I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind. By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK
Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…
^ Mr. Hervé Martin, owner of Hermitage restaurant.
2007 Amalaya
ABV: 14.5%
Category: Blend-Malbec-Cabernet-Syrah-Tannat
Country: Calchaqui, Salta, Argentina
Winemaker: Bodega Colomé
Agency: International Cellars
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 4 ~ “Well done.”
Expression: 3.5 ~ “A bit tannic.”
Complexity: 4
Balance: 4 ~ “Nicely balanced. Can age some more.”
Value: 5 ~ “Excellent value.”
Further Tasting Notes: “Will be pleasant in around 6 months.”
Score: 20.5/25
Availability: BC Liquor stores (Thurlow and Alberni)
Pricing: $19.99
Wine review by Mr. Hervé Martin, owner of Hermitage restaurant.
