Kumala wine

We tried a new wine tonight, Kumala, a South African wine (http://www.kumalausa.com/wines/wine.php?id=183). It was a good wine, nothing special. Slightly sweet, definitely nice fruit flavors, although I didn’t detect the spiciness that they mention. I don’t think I’m a fan of real spicy wines, although a little pepper undertone is nice. Also, in this wine I didn’t taste the tannins.

Although we’ve been drinking wine for several years, now, I find I am still really unable to identify or describe the tastes and smells of a wine adequately. I have a good idea of wine I really like (so far the Shingleback Cab is high on my list) but I can’t exactly describe why. Sideways not withstanding (I liked the movie) I’m not a fan of many Pinot’s. Shiraz is ok, but Merlot’s and especially Cab’s I really really like. In general, enjoying a glass of wine with Amanda at the end of the day is my slice of tranquility… I will pontificate on this experience more later.