Brit's Corner for April.
Had a wonderful 2009 Pinot Noir by Henri de Villamont from Bourgogne, France, price about $16. at Spec's. It is a very smooth, very tasty red wine with fruity and peppery hints for smell, but very pleasing to drink. Paired with filet mignon it was very good, dark fruit evident in the bouquest and taste and to me, an overal good culinary experience! FOUR STARS! Highly recommended.
My second wine to share is from South Africa, a 2011 Sabernet Sauvignon by Domaine Rouxvale. Don't let the twist off cap fool you, this cab is smooth and fruity, a very pleasant taste of cherry and black currant with a hint of spice. Dark red in appearanc with moderate legs, it has a nice appearance as well as a pleasing bouquet and opulent taste! Another FOUR STARS althought perhaps a weak "4". Still I am sharing with you two fine reds to try, one from France, a Pinot Noir, and the second a Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa and sure to find their way into your favorites list of reds in you wine cellar. Enjoy and give us your feedback should you be so blessed as to sample these fine tasting wines costing less than $20./ bottle.
- Brit Smeal, Lead Oenefile, San Antonio Smeal Family Estate
