Rockford Alicante Bouchet and Puddleduck (Pinot) Rose

graham · Post by **graham** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:51 pm

I like 'em big, my reds that is :twisted:

But I've started to appreciate the softer styles. This doesn't make me any less a RED man , just one with a softer side :lol:

(the wife rarely sees this side)

Alicante Bouchet

Chilled slightly before serving, this is wonderfully fresh and crisp. The wine possessed wonderful aromas of fresh strawberries and cherries and a hint of citrus. On the palate, there was no hint of oak or tannins . The finish was refreshingly clean and crisp and uninterrupted by any residual sugar or acid. I alway get 2-3 dozen a year to quaff.

Puddleduck

A beautiful nose of strawberry complimented by a crisp clean finish. Best at about 6-10 degress, too cold and you will not appreciate palate.

Graham

Davo · Post by **Davo** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:35 pm

You great Jessie :lol:

DaveB · Post by **DaveB** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:06 pm

Hairdresser wines :lol:

n4sir · Post by **n4sir** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 10:55 pm

Vintage(s)?

graham · Post by **graham** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:00 pm

08 for the Rockford and 09 for the Puddleduck

graham

pstarr · Post by **pstarr** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:02 am

I discovered a forgotten bottle of the 2007 Alicante Bouchet while restacking the home cellar last weekend. Don't think I've ever let one go for much more than a year before. I find them good picnic wines, or for summer heat before the sparkling reds.