NSFOW March 2010--An Intimate Evening

The Grapevine, Salem, MA
Tasted Thursday, March 11, 2010 by cgrimes with 385 views

Introduction

Our March gathering was unusually intimate as half of us were away on travel or otherwise indisposed. Instead of the scheduled blinded BYO, we decided to just bring a few bottles and order off the menu.

Flight 1 - Aperitif (1 Note)

NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley 88 Points

USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

Golden color. Nice mousse. Nose floral with white fruits. Palate similar with pear, apple, slight melon, some minerality, medium acidity. Very refreshing.

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Flight 2 - First and Main Courses (2 Notes)

2005 Marc Colin et Fils Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Montceau Blanc 91 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru

Yellow color. Beautiful nose of white fruits, minerality, slight hazelnut. Palate of apple, pear initially with a tropical element on the finish. Lovely minerality and acidity. Great balance overall. Very enjoyable.

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1989 Château Montrose 94 Points

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

Youthful, deep ruby with some bricking at the edges. Nose of blackberry, cassis, pencil shavings, wet stones, leather, some mushroom. Similar on the palate with good density. Nice finish. This was a lovely, mature Bordeaux. Paired with a mushroom, prosciutto risotto.

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Flight 3 - Dessert (1 Note)

2008 Privé Vineyard Pinot Noir Port 88 Points

USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

Similar to my previous note but not quite as intense. Generally liked by the group. Seems to be a bit more simple that when I first tried it.

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