Jim Olsen
Manton Valley Syrah
California, USA
Superman's Pal has been busy in the Manton Valley darkrooms, developing a powerful 15% Syrah that would knock the Man of Steel for a loop! This Syrah is subtle for its its intensity, with dark blackberry and currant flavors. Amazing - dare I say "Super" - cocktail wine! This may be my personal Kryptonite 😺
Superman's Pal has been busy in the Manton Valley darkrooms, developing a powerful 15% Syrah that would knock the Man of Steel for a loop! This Syrah is subtle for its its intensity, with dark blackberry and currant flavors. Amazing - dare I say "Super" - cocktail wine! This may be my personal Kryptonite 😺
Sep 4th, 2015White Barbera! This was one of the "fantasy" wines announced by "Superman's Pal' and crowdfunded by us Naked Angels. The result is well worth it. A deep straw color with a ring of orange, this is not overly sweet like a white Zinfandel or white Grenache, but has around the amount of residual sugar one might expect from a Pinot Grigio or dry Riesling. The mouthfeel is slightly creamy with a pleasant orange-pomelo flavor, conveying just enough tartness to balance the sugar. While I enjoyed my first bottle as an afternoon cocktail wine, I am reserving my second
to pair with spicy Asian cuisine. Cheers to Mr. Olsen's "Super" fantasy!
White Barbera! This was one of the "fantasy" wines announced by "Superman's Pal' and crowdfunded by us Naked Angels. The result is well worth it. A deep straw color with a ring of orange, this is not overly sweet like a white Zinfandel or white Grenache, but has around the amount of residual sugar one might expect from a Pinot Grigio or dry Riesling. The mouthfeel is slightly creamy with a pleasant orange-pomelo flavor, conveying just enough tartness to balance the sugar. While I enjoyed my first bottle as an afternoon cocktail wine, I am reserving my second
to pair with spicy Asian cuisine. Cheers to Mr. Olsen's "Super" fantasy!
Light and fruity with slight spice after taste. Had it with a chicken and eggplant/tomato sauce. High alcohol content, but doesn't taste like it.
Light and fruity with slight spice after taste. Had it with a chicken and eggplant/tomato sauce. High alcohol content, but doesn't taste like it.
Aug 11th, 2015