2014 Château Haut-Sorillon

When reviewing 2012 Haut-Sorillon, I promised a review of 2013. Well, I was wrong. Bad year everywhere. Even for Haut-Sorillon. Don't buy.
This one is a complete different matter. Better than 2012 (don't forget to aerate, it's quite young). Classic Bordeaux, the way I like it. Complex taste and nose, medium bodied. Enjoyed it with salmon, smoked on a cedar plank.

2014 Prieuré de Cénac

Nice surprise from Cahors. Before, all wines from this appellation had a strong note of an old barrel used to pickle cucumbers (hard to explain otherwise, who felt it once would never forget). Not the most unpleasant smell, but I don't like it in wine. Not in this one. Actually, I would mistake it for Bordeaux in a blind tasting. Significant black currant note, very complex nose and taste. Would buy again.
Enjoyed it with salmon grilled on a cedar plank.

2014 Château Poyanne

Might be used as cooking wine. Not drinkable at all. Sour. Huge disappointment, 2014 was a pretty good year in Bordeaux, but as usual, a lot depends on producer. Shame on this one.

2014 Château la Rose de Bren

Never thought much of Fronsac appellation. Yes, it's Bordeaux. But this one is interesting. Can't put the difference in words, can't even analyze taste and nose properly, somehow I'm not in a good shape for it today. But I'll definitely buy it again (if I can still find it at Trader Joe's).
Was a good companion to grilled veal burgers.

2012 Château dArthus

Strange feeling. Not a total loss, but I won't buy this particular wine. 2012 was not a good year in Bordeaux and there aren't many good choices from that year. This is not one of them. But I feel some potential here, mostly unrealised, but noticeable. If/when available, I'm going to buy different year (2014 would be a good choice). Waiting for World Market to bring it...
Nevertheless, this wine didn't spoil grilled swordfish dinner.

2010 Kirkland Rioja

Costco's Kirkland label means good wine for a decent price. Sometimes though, wine doesn't match my idea of it. Not this time.
Perfect Rioja. Strong, with big cherry flavor and taste. Well balanced, with just a bit of sugar. Will buy more if still available.
Enjoyed it with grilled mutton.

2011 Château de Macard

Very good Bordeaux. World Market made me happy again. First impression: it smells and tastes wrong for Bordeaux. Second impression: great! Smoky nose with some spiciness. Smoked wood, leather and just a hint of cherry in the taste. But the main thing about it, it's so well balanced that you forget about all intricacies and just enjoy it. And I enjoyed it with salmon grilled on a cedar plank. Great BBQ wine.