Fight Night Wines VI
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Tasted Friday, August 27, 2010 - Saturday, August 28, 2010 by KeithAkers with 573 views
Introduction
okay, this was over two nights, but the main theme remains the same. Ben came down from the UP and have a weekend filled with wine, beer, and all sorts of food along with of course UFC action.
Flight 1 - day 1 (4 Notes)
Flight 2 - day 2 (3 Notes)
Closing
a weekend that was way too short, but long on fun. We made a quick trip into chicago for dinner at sweets & savories, but the drinking from the first night slowed us down a bit on saturday night (well, slightly). Onto the next time
2008 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Cuvée Théo 91 Points
France, Alsace
(8/27/2010)
nose: loaded with minerals, crushed rocks, limes, lemon peels, bits of green apples and some bits of white florals. Good depth, and a bit tight at first but opens up nicely
taste: round and fat medium feel with medium/high acidity with tones of green apples, minerals, crushed rocks, white fruits and white florals
overall: young, but not inaccessible. Plump with great tones on both the nose and palate. Good length as well with the ability to age, this should be better in another 5 years, but is very tasty now
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NV Michel Turgy Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Selection Brut Blanc de Blancs 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
(8/27/2010)
nose: focused and pristine nose of fresh picked green apples, all sorts of crushed stones and minerals along with tones of white fruits. A very linear nose with very good depth and focus
taste: delicious with a real smooth and classy medium feel and medium+ acidity with focused tones of warm bread, green apples, loads of mineral tones with bits of white fruits
overall: this is listed as L.2006. Well balanced with real crisp and precise tones on both the nose and palate. Very good depth on both the nose and palate as well, though it is lacking a slight bit on the mid palate. That said, this is a quality bubbly at the price and is very enjoyable
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1992 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(8/27/2010)
nose: well balanced and classic nose of dill, mint, dark red cherries, cassis, vanilla, herb tones, and some bits of american oak
taste: full bodied with tones of dark red cherries, cassis, vanilla, bits of herbs, dill, anise, red currants. Very well balanced with good tannins still showing themselves, but good layering as well
overall: All California Cabernet should strive to be like this. Beautifully balanced with nice and warm fruit that really screams from the get go.
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1987 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(8/27/2010)
nose: lovely and balanced nose of cedar, dark red cherries, red currants, dark red fruits, bits of ground coffee, spice tones and a touch of herbal tones with tones of sweet cassis. Very fresh on the nose with great depth and class that really takes ahold
taste: Full bodied with gripping tannins that are showing a great amount of youth that belies its age as silky tones of dark red cherries, red currants, cassis, cedar, and bits of tobacco flow well together. Supremely balanced on the palate with great depth and class
overall: An amazing wine. This is still a young wine as it has a very vibrant and dark ruby coloring. Waves and waves of layers emit from the glass and fill up the air with their beauty. This is a cabernet that takes hold and captivates you.
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