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.
That looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm in Canada . How do I buy this wine ? Who will ship it to me here? I have been looking for this for several months and called several places that Carry it but won't ship to Canada. Somebody please help me get this !! Parlay !
ReplyDeleteAnyone with an answer please post it here and ill check later
Thanks !
Hi Anonymous - Wish I could help you, but Canada's liquor laws are a mystery to me - and the international shipping laws are even worse. Your best bet might be to have someone (a friend or family member) in the US ship you some. Alternatively, you could reach out to Natalie Maclean (www.nataliemaclean.com/) to see if she has more north-of-the-broder knowledge. Good luck!
ReplyDeletewhere in canada are you, close to buffalo possibly?
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