Saturday Afternoon Tasting

Have too much wine laying around, and don't drink enough. Decided to put together a quick flight of things I have kicking around.

• 2008 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
  color: pale yellow. nose: explosive lemon zest, chalk, salinity, ocean air. palate: sweet lemon.. a little light on the acidity for me. decent weight. nose really makes this wine. (88 pts.)
• 2008 Château des Roches Sec - France, Bordeaux
  color: pale straw. nose: lemon, peach, nectarine. reticent bouquet, even when served at 60 degrees. palate: light, hit of acidity. lemon juice. slight chalk. finishes within 10 seconds. unoffensive. probably should have been drunk younger. (79 pts.)
• 2009 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Côtes du Rhône Blanc - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
  color: very pale straw-yellow. nose: giving up little. basically non-existent. vague rubbery/plastic sensation, but that may be ambient in the room, as i'm struggling to pull out anything from this. palate: nice weight. floral/herbaceous sensation on the mid palate. awkward astringent acidity kick on the back with a wollop of alcohol. finish has decent length. awkward wine. (75 pts.)
• 2009 Cantine Galasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fiorano - Italy, Abruzzi, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
  color: rich dark purple-red. nose: predominant note i'm getting is butter, which is very weird. grape soda. light nose. palate: tannin and acidity blast on the front. burnt blackberries. decent finish. pretty good value for the money. needs food, and some time to decant. (85 pts.)
• 2005 Hyde De Villaine Belle Cousine Hyde Vineyard - USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
  color: dark, rich, youthful cabernet color. nose: cassis liqueur, sweet oak, blueberry. palate: tannic. oaked. fruit character hidden by youthful oak and tannic character. toasted herb and scorched earth. somewhat savory. drinkable now, but needs more time. decent character and weight. (86 pts.)