Zachys Robin Hood 2010 Wine Tasting

A benefit tasting to support Robin Hood foundation. Zachys did a nice job of putting this on, in fact, there were so many great wines that I missed -- I wish I ha another hour or two to get further in... But I did quite well, and was impressed with the breadth and depth of the wines being shown.

As with all walkaroud tastings, it was nice being able to compare so many wines, but I will need to revisit many of these in order to get a better impression...

• 2003 Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta 97 Points

  Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella

  wonderfully tannic wine that combines gobs of black fruit, prunes, and clove. long, long finish. tremendous.

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• 1985 Château Latour Grand Vin 96 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  in a lovely place. wonderful tobacco emerging in this with some restrained fruit still there.

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• 2007 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 96 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  really nice. sweet red fruit, candied cherry, but with some brooding spice notes below. chocolaty powdered tannins appear on the late midpalate and lead into a long, dark finish. really interesting evolution in the mouth. a little bit of heat appears late in the finish.

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• 1990 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  very fruity with an incredible midpalate and long finish.

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• 2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne 95 Points

  France, Champagne

  lovely. wonderfully yeasty bread. lemon zest and acidic spine. med finish. stock up.

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• 2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 95 Points

  France, Champagne

  nice brioche and orchard fruit flavors. fruit lingers on long finish.

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• 2007 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 95 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia

  really nice. dark, dark fruit profile. long finish.

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• 2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge 94 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  nicer than the 2006, with great concentration of fruit and a long finish. really nice wine.

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• NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  ripe red apple. strawberry. toasted almonds. med(+) finish. tasted more pinot in this than i expect from Krug.

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• 1997 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  wonderful. green apple dominated palate, with some interesting musk notes on the nose that might turn off some. incredibly aromatic and this has put on some wight. nutty caramel popcorn. med(+) finish is delightful.

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• 1954 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 94 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  lovely. tobacco and cigar smoke. earthy, but without any serious funk. med(+) acidity is refreshing. medium finish is wonderfully secondary.

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• 2007 Bodegas AAlto Ribera del Duero AAlto 94 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  smooth. lots of oak, vanilla, butter rum lifesaver sitting on top of lots of black fruit. med(+) finish. yum.

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• 2007 Domaine Ramonet Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru

  Lovely. Subtle oak covers over layers of white fruit. Underneath is a nice minerality. Wonderful build through the mid palate leads to a med(+) finish.

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• 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard 93 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

  very nice. tingly acidity. red raspberry, chocolate and a hint of dark earth. very acidic but well balanced.

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• 1998 Tommaso Bussola Recioto della Valpolicella Tb 93 Points

  Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Recioto della Valpolicella

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• 2005 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 93 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  leather, red cherry, and potpourri. more traditional than the 2003 and a darker, more brooding feel to it.

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• 2008 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  nice fruit flavors of black cherry and other black fruit. med(+) finish. strong black pepper notes on finish. a nice wine and one of the better CDPs I had at this tasting, but not up to the highs i recall from previous clos des papes.

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• 2007 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

  nice. med(+) oak is well integrated with flavors of oak and pear. nice acidic structure cuts the oaking. long finish.

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• 2005 Château Canon 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  red fruit and red currant with secondary notes of tobacco and licorice. surprisingly, this had more of a cabernet sauvignon profile to my palate despite being Merlot dominant. med(+) finish builds. enjoyed this.

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• 2005 Château Rauzan-Ségla 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  nice medium bodied profile. black fruit, spice box, tobacco. lovely finish lasts for a while.

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• 2007 La Pèira en Damaisèla Terrasses du Larzac La Pèira 93 Points

  France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Terrasses du Larzac

  really nice. smooth vanilla (am. oak?? doubt it...) sits on top of black fruit and black spice (pepper / clove). med (+) finish.

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• 2006 Château Magdelaine 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  very dark... almost black. more tannic than the 04 Hosanna, but less refined.

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• 2004 Château Hosanna 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  soft tannins, plum flavor. med(+) acid, med(+) finish. really nice.

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• 2007 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos Vougeot 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

  Black berry fruit and cranberry. Tobacco and leather. Light tannins and med-plus acid. Really nice earthiness appears on he mid palate.

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• 2007 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  nice, but a hint of bitterness on attack

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• 2007 Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Chenoweth Ranch 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  reminded me of a siduri. refreshing acid. fruity cherry and red raspberry.

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• 1988 Château Cos d'Estournel 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

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• 1985 Château Troplong Mondot 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  more fruit than the other 85s, but with less secondary notes.

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• 2006 Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

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• 2008 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

  more oak than the other colin-moreys, but it is well integrated. similar lemony profile as the others, with a nice acidic backbone. some stone and green apple. medium(+) finish lingers and distinguishes this from the others.

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• 2006 Vietti Barolo Castiglione 92 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  nice example of barolo and a wine that consistently impresses me at the low end of the barolo spectrum. leather, tobacco, black fruit. medium finish shows acidity (in a positive way)

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• 2006 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga

  well balanced wine with flavors of black berry fruit and mint. med(+) finish. preferred the 06 estate to the 07 regular...

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• 2006 Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese 92 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  med(+) sweetness surprised me with its restraint. not quite enough botrytized notes, though you do get the honeyed peach. some citrus and tropical fruit. medium finish.

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• 1996 Henriot Champagne Brut Millésimé 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  green apple, some light toast. very youthful with fresh acidity.

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• 2007 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

  stronger lemon peel notes. more masculine than the macon. apricot notes. wonderful toast on a med(+) finish. 92+

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• 2008 Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

  really nice. lemony, with high acid content. light oaking is well integrated. some bitterness on the finish.

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• 2004 Romano Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta 92 Points

  Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Superiore

  medium bodied profile of black berry fruit, licorice, and spices. powdery med(+) tannins. med finish.

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• 1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 92 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  nice leather and tobacco notes with some fruit (mostly dried fruit) remaining. medium(+) finish. impressive

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• 2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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• 2007 Maison Nicolas Perrin Côte-Rôtie 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

  earthy brisket. meat. salty blood. had my glass confused and thought this was hermitage and was shocked because it was so typical of cote rotie. med(+) finish. fine wine.

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• 2007 Dominus Napanook Red 92 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  nice berry fruit profile (red & black). some coffee notes. med finish.. just a touch ahead of the 06 dominus for me, this had more fruit and seemingly more tannin.

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• 2007 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

  Buttery with nice grapefruit flavors. Nice tingly acidity on the mid palate. Med finish.

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• 2008 Remoissenet Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

  More fruit than the grebes. Raspberry, cherry, and strawberry. Almos tasted like America oak, but I know it can't be... Late tingle on med plus finish.

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• 2006 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  chocolaty wine. lead. med tannin. med(+) finish.

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• 2006 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

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• 2007 Bodega Numanthia Toro Numanthia 91 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

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• 2007 Jonata Winery La Tierra de Jonata 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

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• 2008 David Duband Chambolle-Musigny 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny

  I love Chambolle-Musigny! Raspberry, cola, and cherry flavors. medium finish lacks weight, but is pleasant.

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• 2008 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Créots Blanc 91 Points

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

  nice lemon peel notes, but surprisingly light on the oak. some heat on the finish.

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• 2008 Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers 91 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain

  smoke dominates the profile of this, with toasted oak notes. ripe orchard fruit. med(+) finish.

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• 2008 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  very black fruit. blackberry, tar, marijuana smoke. some light mint notes. a little heat on the medium finish.

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• 2009 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 91 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  quite nice. sweeter than expected with some honeysuckle and peach notes. med(+) finish lingers pleasantly.

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• 2008 Faiveley Corton-Clos des Cortons Faiveley 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

  really enjoyed this. raspberry and sour cherry, but med(+) acid is the most noticeable characteristic. fruit carries into the finish. gets a little sharp 20s into a beautiful finish -- a little like reflux, which detracts.

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• 2007 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

  nice raspberry dominated palate. some tobacco starting to show.

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• 2007 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  nice. dark fruit, blackberry, meat. medium smoky finish.

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• 2007 Château Léoville Barton 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  nice nose, but a little bit watery on the palate.

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• 1968 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 91 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  really nice and i would not believe this is a 42 yr old wine. better finish than the '54 without as much of the smoke. tobacco, dried red cherry and clove.

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• 2008 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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• 2007 Maison Nicolas Perrin Ermitage 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  black berry fruit. tingly with a med(+) finish.

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• 2006 Château Certan de May 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

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• 2006 Dominus Estate 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  lighter fruit profile -- was surprised at the contrast with the 07 Napanook.

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• 2005 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo 91 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  leather. a little light on the finish for barolo.

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• 2007 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  Nice. Very young and fruit forward right now. Raspberry dominates, but there is some tobacco coming in on the back end. Medium finish.

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• 2007 Domaine Dujac Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

  Dark fruit profile, with some "light" dark chocolate notes. Raspberry. I found the combination of flavors weird, but I liked it.

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• 2007 Jonata Winery Todos 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

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• 2003 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 90 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  overwhelming root beer notes on the attack, followed by bright red raspberry fruit. this was pleasant to drink, but did not remind me of barolo. lovely medium finish.

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• 2004 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  fairly simple for a brunello, but quite nice. black pepper, cherry, leather, and some spicy cayenne notes that were really enjoyable. med(-) finish wishes it could linger a bit longer...

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• 2007 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  black spice dominates the flavor profile, with some steak notes behind. i did not think "fruit". some heat on med(+) finish. preferred the 06 estate to the 07 regular...

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• 2008 Domaine Saint Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Auguste Favier 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  more powerful and concentrated than the regular CDP. Nice black berry dominated profile, with some sweet spice (clove?) notes. I found the tannins to be quite powerful and gripping. med(+) finish. Not a huge fan of the style, but the fruit and finish make this a very good wine.

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• 2007 Artadi Rioja Pagos Viejos 90 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja

  showed much more than the vinas de gain. vanilla, milk chocolate. good acidic structure. medium finish.

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• 2007 Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto Toscana IGT 90 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  nice

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• 1998 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  yeasts with some iodine. like the secondary notes.

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• 2008 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Brand 90 Points

  France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

  no note.

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• 2008 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière Blanc 89 Points

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

  doughy on palate with lemon and mineralic acidity. light on fruit.

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• 2007 Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 89 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba

  chocolate covered banana. nuanced tobacco slides in on a surprising medium finish.

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• 2005 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 89 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  this had some wonderful notes of dried flowers and sweet spice, but the underlying fruit tasted a bit underripe. med(+) finish redeems the wine, but this is not at the highs I expect from this wine. Would like to try again to back up this note.

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• 2008 Domaine Saint Préfert Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  juicy profile. nice fruit flavors, but a little on the simple side.

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• 2008 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  very dark fruoit profile. somewhat simple. finish is quite light, but surprisingly lingers a bit.

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• 2007 Dr. Loosen Riesling Blue Slate Kabinett 89 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  stone fruit and stone. a little sweetness and could use more acid. shortish finish.

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• 1995 Henriot Champagne Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut 89 Points

  France, Champagne

  extremely secondary -- surprising after the freshness of the 96 Henriot. Was surprised to like that one better.

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• 2007 Domaine Vindemio Ventoux Amadeus 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Ventoux

  simple black fruit. med(-) finish.

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• 2007 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  Fairly simple. Nice raspberry flavors, a little bit sour. Earthy med finish.

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• 2007 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis 1er Cru

  Really nice profile, withnmore fruit and ripeness than the ruchottes. Med finish.

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• 2007 Jonata Winery La Fuerza de Jonata 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  huge bomb of a wine that is quite sour.

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• 2008 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 90 Points

  France, Alsace

  nice acidic profile. lychee, pear, and a hint of pomegranate.

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• 2007 Christophe Roumier Ruchottes-Chambertin 88 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru

  This was a difficult wine for me. There was a tremendous amount going on, with lovely intertwined flavors. But the underlying fruit did not seem ripe... It seemed like it was picked too early, with a green streak in the underlying red fruit. A little bitterness crept into the wine. Nice oak notes and interesting bramble flavors redeem this wine.

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• 2008 Remoissenet Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves 88 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

  Fruity but light bodied. Diluted strawberry juice.

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• 1985 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 87 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

  past prime

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• 2008 David Duband Nuits St. Georges 87 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges

  lighter bodied than the chambolle-musigny, but with a similar cherry/raspberry profile. missing some of the earthiness. medium(-) finish.

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• 2007 Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé 87 Points

  France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Verzé

  light lemon. very nice pure chardonnay flavor. clipped finish.

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• 2007 Maison Nicolas Perrin St. Joseph 87 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph

  a little bitter on the palate, this would work with food.

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• 2007 Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée 87 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

  Some fruit, tart cherry. Earth is more dominant though. Simpler than the clos vougeot.

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• 2008 Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands 86 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey 1er Cru

  simple and a little bit watery.

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• 2007 Artadi Viñas de Gain 86 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja

  simple, watery black fruit profile.

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• 2007 Château Langoa Barton 86 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  simple cherry notes.

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• 2000 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia 85 Points

  Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

  a little boring. some quince notes that are reminiscent of a loire chenin blanc.

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• 2006 Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Bussiador 85 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

  light, watery, lemonade flavors.

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