OurGlass Wine Co. Grand Tasting

This past Saturday, after attending the Spring Grand Wine Tasting at Grapevine Travelers, I led other members of the North Shore Winers to another Grand Tasting at OurGlass Wine Co. in Saugus.

This Grand Tasting had 12 different vendors (11 wine vendors and 1 beer vendor) and there were over 70 wines available for tasting. After having already been at one major tasting, I could not taste all of the wines at this tasting. But I will tell you about my favorites of those I did taste.

I am sure that I missed some other very good wines. I have attended several of these Grand Tastings at OurGlass, enjoyed them all, and they are also very popular with my wine group. There was certainly a diverse selection of wines available, many geared specifically for summer. Besides all the wine, there was cheese, salami and more snacks to nibble on between sips of wine.

I will list my favorites by the distributor so that if you cannot get to OurGlass Wine Co., you might be able to find these wines elsewhere.


Adonna Imports:
Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am a major fan of Adonna Imports. They have an excellent portfolio of almost all Italian wines. It is always a pleasure to see what new wines they have brought.

2005 Castel Noarna Nosiola ($16.99): I recently reviewed this at another tasting.
2003 I Clivi Galea ($23.99): I recently reviewed this at another tasting.
2004 Bianco Aldo Vendemmia, Barbaresco ($39.99): A light colored red wine with great fruit flavors and a complex melange of tastes. Very Old World style and a pure delight. Lingering finish and a perfect wine with food.

Vineyard Road:

2006 Zabu Insolia ($10.99): This Sicilian white wine is made from the Insolia grape. Nice citrus flavors, a touch of minerality and plenty of acidity. A good value wine.
2006 Zabu Nero d'Avola ($10.99): Another Sicilian wine, this time a red, that is light and fruity, a nice summer quaff.

Ruby Wines:

2006 Ipsum Rueda ($9.99): A value wine from Spain. A crisp, fruity white wine with a bit of minerality. Plenty of character for the price.
2006 Vinos sin Ley "G-5 Puerta Bonita" Garnacha ($14.99): A Spanish red wine from Madrid that is 100% Garnacha. Nice dark berry flavors with a touch of earthiness. Smooth and has a decently long finish. Good BBQ wine.

Oz Pacific:

2007 Arabako Txakolina Xarmant ($14.99): I love Txakoli wines from the Basque region of Spain. They are light, fruity and have just a touch of effervescence. A refreshing drink that goes well with many different foods. If you have never tasted a Txakoli, then definitely check it out.
2005 Joan d'Anguera "La Planella" ($21.99): Another excellent Spanish wine that is a blend of 40% Mazuelo, 20% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Garnacha. An interesting wine with plenty of fruit and spice flavors. Not too tannic or heavy.

Martignetti Wine and Spirits:

2006 Nasiakos Moscrafilero ($14.99): This is a Greek version of Sauvignon Blanc but without the grapefruit flavors. Nice citrus flavors in a crisp, refreshing wine.
2006 Palicou St. George Red ($14.99): Another good Greek wine, a red with good cherry and strawberry flavors and a touch of minerality. An easy-drinking wine sure to please.

Terlato Wines:

2004 Engelbrecht Ells Red Blend ($39.99): This is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Shiraz, 12% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec. A little bit of everything. This is a powerful, spicy wine with dark berry, ripe plum and chocolate flavors. A lingering finish that satisfies makes this quite a delicious wine.

Boston Wine Company:

2004 Spier Vintage Selection Shiraz ($11.99): Bacon! A bold, muscular Shiraz from South Africa with plenty of spicy and bacon flavors. A wine not for the meek.
2004 Spier Private Collection Pinotage ($24.99): Another South African wine that is a milder style of Pinotage, not the earthier type. It has more subtle spice and dark fruit flavors. A mellower wine that was smooth and enjoyable.
2005 Atteca Armas ($49.99): This is the single estate version of the Atteca. And it is everything that the Atteca is, but elevated several degrees. An intriguing, complex wine with a long finish. If you like the Atteca, why not splurge on this.

OurGlass Wine Co.
124A Broadway (RT1 North)
Saugus, MA