Half Bottle Wine Night
San Francisco, CA
Tasted Saturday, October 16, 2010 by aagrawal with 508 views
Introduction
Had some friends over for a tasting where every person brought a half-bottle of wine. I actually liked all the wines that people brought. I think the whites were stronger than most of the reds (unusual for me), though I enjoyed some of the spicy reds as well as the sociando mallet. The de cosse was a great bargain at $6/half bottle. Lovely sauternes.
2007 Château Tour de Mirambeau Reserve 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers
Nice candied nose. Oaky palate. Clean finish. Nice.
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2009 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Light, citrusy, minerality. Classic Californian.
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NV Gruet Winery Brut Blanc de Noirs 90 Points
USA, New Mexico
Nice, fresh, nice nose of pear. Good tang. Less yeasty than other champagnes. Actually really good.
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2007 Saintsbury Pinot Noir Carneros 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Bit of smoke, lots of spice and fruit. Palate is a bit flat/acidic compared to the nose, and fades quickly with air.
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2006 Château Sociando-Mallet 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
Two hours of decanting. Dusty tannins, dark fruits. Subtle. Palate has strong but sweet tannins. Moderately long finish.
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2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nice nose, great red fruit. Cherry, cough syrup. Tastes a bit cheap, but not bad.
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2008 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Hint of pomegranate on the nose. Traditional Italian acidity. Hint of food meaty aromas. Palate has nice red fruits and good tannins. Average drinkable bottle.
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2007 Vino Noceto Sangiovese 84 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County
Red fruits, esp cherry. Hard to pick up individual flavors. A balanced but average wine.
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2008 Moillard Côtes du Rhône Les Violettes 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Really nice nose of spice, cinnamon. Palate is balanced, good spice and flavor and red fruits. Ready to drink now, and drinks above it's price point though it fades very quickly in the glass.
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2006 Château de Cosse 85 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Lovely aromas of apricot, great sweetness and flavor. A bit alcoholic and not particularly complex, and the palate lacks the explosive fruit that I love in the best sauternes. Bit of a short finish. Still, scratches the sauternes itch and is a stellar value and a lovely wine.
I bought a case (24) of these, and I'm planning on drinking them over the next 3-4 years (>6/yr).
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