Chateau La Patache Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

MONDAY MARCH 14th 2011 (Pt. 1 of 4)

In Attendance
L.S., N.A., T.B., A.V., A.D.M.

With Regrets
K.A.

Minutes
A.D.M.

L.S. calls the meeting to session at 7.32 pm noting for the record that A.V. and A.D.M are late (and empty-handed) as usual. She notes that K.A. sends his regrets that he could not attend the inaugural meeting. K.A., the only male in the group, informed L.S. that "there's too many v's for the p ratio."

L.S., N.A. and T.B. have generously provided the following assortment of snacks:

Tuxedo Triple Cream Brie & Piave Cheese
Baguette
Rain Crisps
Suzie's Spelt Flatbreads (actually provided by A.D.M.)
Black Olive & Meyer Lemon Tapinade
Blue Corn Chips & Salsa

L.S. reads the tasting notes retrieved using Google and pours each member a glass.

Album: 'Brothers' by The Black Keys (vinyl)

Chateau La Patache Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Bordeaux, France.

Nose & Bouquet
"Smokey" "Rasberry, definitely berries, blackberries" "Ruby" "Menthol on finish"

Taste & Structure
"Smooth" "Not quite as full-bodied as they said" "No Licorice" "Very leggy"

Finish
"Short" "Medium" "Medium short finish"

In detail
T.B. "Smell - Swirl - Smell - Swirl - Sip"
L.S. "I'm gonna spill it all over"
T.B. "Control your spill"

A.D.M. "What does 'structure' actually mean?"
L.S. "Good question [googles] 'Structure refers to the tannins, acids, alcohol, the components supporting the body that provide lift and intensity, use phrases like sturdy, strong, smooth, sulphuric, assertive."
A.D.M. "I heard if you describe wine like it's someone's personality you'll never go wrong. I've been doing it for years."
A.V. "This wine is feisty."
T.B. "This wine is heavy-set."

5/5 like this wine.