Results of Scott's Tasting

Last night, Scott came over to taste everything and give me an outside opinion. Here's his notes:

Barbera 1:

Intense Color, Still awkward in the nose. Flowery & Dry with a full juicy finish. Nice balance all the way through though still thin on the palate.

Barbera 2:

Fizzy- Still working on alcohol. "You go guy!" Still some residual sugar burning off. Again a bright color mabye a bit meatier than #1

Barbera 3:

Fruit forward properties, just beginning to show. Nice! Definitely on the right track!

Syrah / Sangiovese:

Robust earthy flavor, smooth finish with hint of bitters.

Syrah / Chenin (flextank):

Dry with that juicy finish. Tiniest hint of flower & earth. Solid fruit in the aftertaste.

Sangiovese (Pod):

Dark ruby color, fruit forward beginning. Nice representation of the variety already. Dry finish.

Syrah / Chenin 2:

Most wine-like on the nose of all. Thin up-front and hollow in the finish. Slight hint of anise in the aftertaste.

Thanks to Scott for the notes. It will be interesting to see if any of his tastes come through when everything is complete.

After punching down everything, I pumped a little gas on top of Syrah/Chenin 2 because the cap is starting to sink. Will probably press this one into a carboy this weekend.