LOU’S QUADRUPOLE

RNDC/Barkley rep Lou came by today – a bit late after his car broke down earlier – with some new stuff from Delicato Family Vineyards:

Fog Head Sauvignon Blanc Monterey 2008. Grade=Average. This is a decent California Sauvignon Blanc, with lemon and lime notes but a bit of green bell pepper and other vegetal qualities that I found okay, but I think some customers might take umbrage.

Fog Head Chardonnay Monterey 2008. Grade=Outstanding. Very good, well-balanced Chard with stone and tropical fruit notes and hints of creamy oak and baking spice characters.

Fog Head Pinot Noir Monterey 2006. Grade=Outstanding. Cherries, strawberries, and red raspberries converge in a subtext of spicy oak, well-balanced acidity and juicy fruit flavors. A real bargain for Monterey PN.

Brazin Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 2007. Grade=Amazing. I really like this Zin. It has a lot of swagger with its jammy black cherries and blackberries, intermingling with mineral, black pepper, cinnamon and toasted oak. A heckuva value from California.