Good Morning!

As promised, I put together My “March Madness” wine brackets! I went back over the 780 wines I tasted this past year and after review of my notes. I picked the 64 wines that would be in my personal tournament. I have broken the wines down into 4 regions and and tried to start out pairing the wines in a way that made sense or made sense in my mind.

Today, I will walk you through my first 16 wines.

1. Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
2. Arboleda, Aconcagua Chile Merlot 2005
3. Paul Hobbs Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
4. Kilikanoon, Covenant Shiraz, Clare Valley, South Australia 2005
5. M by Michael Mondovi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006
6. Lopez Noceti, 1919 Malbec Mendoza 2005
7. Concha y Toro Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block 34 Syrah 2007
8. Robert Mondovi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2007
9. Viader Red Napa Valley 2007
10. Merryvale Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
11. Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
12. Lapostolle Casa Cabernet Sauvignon Alpato 2006
13. Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 (This was the oldest wine I loved for this list).
14. Casa Ferreirinha Reserve Especial (Douro) 2007
15. Santa Carolina Cabernet Sauvignon VSC Maipo Valley Chile 2007
16. Jarvis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005

Ok, so I am not sure how I am going illustrate the winners and how is moving forward, but I will figure it out as this week progresses.
As I reviewed my selections, I learned a lot about my palette and my tastes. I learned that I love Cabernet Sauvignon, Sparkling/Bubbles, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnays….I really like the unoaked Chardonnays. You will see this pattern as the next few blogs are posted.

I found that I love wines from Chile, California and I seem to like Sonoma Pinot Noirs…but looking at some of these wines and I appreciate all wines. they are like flowers to me, all of them are pretty, some are tulips, roses and orchids, I am just looking and tasting for the beauty.

Tomorrow, I will roll out the next 16 wines….until then

Much LOVE and wine,

Tammi

In this region, this is my number 1 wine, Don Melchor Cab. AWESOMENESS!