Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2008

Variety: Symphoni (Muscat of Alexandria x Pinot Gris)
Country of origin:USA
Wine appellation: California 
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Color: medium yellow 
Bouquet: intense, ripe grapes, muscat flower, orange peel
Taste: medium body, quite spicy , reminds me orange marmelade with ginger, quite good acidity complemented with higher residual sugar, medium to longer and spicy finish
Recommended food pairing: Assian food
Overall score: 4+8+11+6+5.5=84.5
Price: CZK 190
Stopper: Screw cap
The wine developed quite nice it is more concentrated when I remember it year ago in May 2012 (where you can find the pictures of the bottle) and would go fantastic with spicy ginger based dishes.

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