But just because the wine is more modestly priced than his other labels doesn't mean that it isn't what you'd expect from a guy like Brian: full tilt.
(Disclosure: This wine was received as a press sample.)
2009 Parlay Red Wine 'The Bookmaker' California $20
On the surface, this is a fun little wine, but that changes quickly after sip number two. While of medium body and density, the flavor structure of this wine runs deep; soft, round, precious. Layers of baritone, meandering fruit take you on a journey that swirls along a languid, comforting path to contentment. Versatile as a contemplative wine, social accompaniment, or with all manner of foods, this is something of a Swiss Army Knife wine - only draped in crushed velvet and sitting in a well worn mitt leather chair. Wow. If it had a smidgen more density or heft or tannins - and was labeled as being from Napa (70% of it is), it'd probably be triple the price, but probably no more enjoyable. A stellar wine at a fair price.
On the surface, this is a fun little wine, but that changes quickly after sip number two. While of medium body and density, the flavor structure of this wine runs deep; soft, round, precious. Layers of baritone, meandering fruit take you on a journey that swirls along a languid, comforting path to contentment. Versatile as a contemplative wine, social accompaniment, or with all manner of foods, this is something of a Swiss Army Knife wine - only draped in crushed velvet and sitting in a well worn mitt leather chair. Wow. If it had a smidgen more density or heft or tannins - and was labeled as being from Napa (70% of it is), it'd probably be triple the price, but probably no more enjoyable. A stellar wine at a fair price.
Bravo, Brian. Bravo.