A LITTLE MENDOCINO INTERMEZZO: OUR OWN DJ JAZZY JEFF DROPS BY FOR A DRIVEBY #WINEWEDNESDAY

The venerable DJ Jazzy Jeff (the Kentucky version) dropped in to try the Deuce on three wines from Mendocino Fog:

Mendocino Fog Chardonnay Mendocino County 2010.  Grade=Very Good.  For fans of the creamy oak/buttered toffee/apple pie style of Chardonnay, here ya go.  Pushes all the right buttons for you, and displays no flaws.

Mendocino Fog Merlot Mendocino County 2008.  Grade=Above Average.  There is a meaty, earthy aspect here that is really unexpected.  I would almost think this a South African red if tasted blind.  A bit stewed though, as it has some prune/sundried tomato things going on.  Still drinks good, just not what you’d expect from California Merlot.

Mendocino Fog Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino County 2008.  Grade=Above Average.  A repeat on everything I said about the Merlot; likewise here in the Cab.  Some cherry and plum in there too, but finishes really dusty and dirty.