Willamette Wine Storage
Tasted Thursday, May 27, 2010 by David Paris (dbp) with 608 views
The second "last Thursday" wine tasting at Willamette Wine Storage, and the first I was able to attend. Tashina made some grubbin' food, and all the wines were served blind this time. David noticed all the wines were red, so commented, "Oh, let me go get a white," and throws down with the Chave Hermitage blanc! Awesome. Both the Chave's were a treat to be able to try, but unfortunately weren't showing too well for me on this night. I loved seeing the same wine twice as well. Normally it's interesting to calibrate a palate, but in this case the wines were definitely drastically different in character, even across retastes, and I feel comfortable with my differing assessments. Fun!
Chas actin' a fool over some Cote Rotie.
2008 Arcane Cellars Riesling 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Smells a bit soapy, and like a crab shell. Really weird, but interestingly good. The palate is fairly rich and creamy, showing some spice and jasmine flower. Nice acidity burns deep into the finish in a very pleasing kind of way, surrounded by minerality. Not a very complex wine, but very delicious for what it is.
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2002 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 87 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Pop and poured, which likely contributed to a less than expected experience. The nose is very rich and creamy, expressing lots of dirty oak, charred marshmallow, and thick smoke. There's this odd stringy, moldy cheese thing on the palate, oak spice, and quite a lot of barrel funk. The finish is slightly hot, expressing spice, and leaves me with the impression of licking an aluminum block. The metallic aftertaste holds, and feels a bit harsh, though this does mellow over time.
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1999 Domaine Courbis Cornas Les Eygats 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
Nice soft nose, showing some ripe plums, and the fundip candy stick. Soft and creamy palate shows some oak, dark fruits, and tannins build. Mild overall. The finish has grippy tannins, some tart darker fruits, and while tasty, is overall a little pedestrian.
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