DAWGS February 2011 - Rhone Rangers

The DAWGS gathered for their monthly wine dinner at bstump's house Saturday evening. This month's theme was Rhone Rangers. Bring any Rhone styled wine from either side of the pond and beyond. Here are the results:

• 2007 Herman Story Viognier Tomboy 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  WIML91-92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of paraffin, cinnamon, lychee and ocean breeze. Flavors of lychee, lemon and yellow pears. medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2007 Pride Mountain Vineyards Viognier 91 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of yellow pears, tropical fruits and a bit of spice. Flavors of yellow pears, sweet cherries and pineapple. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.

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• 2008 Stolpman Roussanne L'Avion 92 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of yellow pears, yellow apples and brown spices. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and a bit of apricot on the finish. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2007 DeLille Cellars Roussanne Doyenne 90 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain

  WIML90
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sulfur, mixed yellow fruits and pineapple. Flavors of lemon, yellow pears and dried pineapple. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the shorter term than the medium term.

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• 2001 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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

  WIMLNR
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. First whiff on the nose and I got a faint aroma or TCA. However, I never got it thereafter. Nobody else in the room could picked up on the aroma although one said they got it on the palate ever so slightly. Once I got past that first whiff it was showing some aromas of berries and cherries. No sign of TCA on the palate with flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of licorice. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. No rating because of the potential TCA issue.

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• 2003 Domaine Brusset Côtes du Rhône Laurent Brusset 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

  WIML89
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of leather, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins and medium body. Drink now.

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• 2009 Domaine du Séminaire Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Cuvée Tradition 88 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas

  WIML88
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next 2 years.

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• 2008 Dacalier De La Terre 89 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Lake County

  WIML89
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose is a bit subdued giving way to notes of spice, berries and wet stones. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a bit of cherry. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next 4-6 years.

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• 2006 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

  WIML90
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, berries and cherries. Solid flavors of berries with added notes of cherries and a bit of bitters on the medium finish. Bright acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 3-5 years? Give it some air if drinking now.

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• 2002 E. Guigal Hermitage 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, berries and cherries. Rich berry flavors with added flavors of red cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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• 2007 Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

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

  WIML91
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of berries, cherries and flowers. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Hold.

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• 2006 Cayuse God Only Knows 93 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  WIML93
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of white pepper, spices, leather, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and bitters on the medium to long finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with extended air or hold for at least anther 3-4 years before opening again. No rush.

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• 2008 Joseph Swan Vineyards Syrah Trenton Estate 93 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  WIML93-94
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Stunning nose of potpourri, berries, cherries, currants and a hint of roasted meat. Juicy flavors of berries, plums, currants and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with plenty of air or hold 3-4 years before opening the next bottle.

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• 2007 Copain Syrah Hawks Butte Vineyard 92 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Yorkville Highlands

  WIML92+
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of currants, plums, smoke and a hint of camphor. Flavors of currants, plums and berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or hold another year. Should drink well over the next 2-5 years.

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• 2007 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard 93 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  WIML94-95
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and decanted about 4 hours before serving.
  
  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cocoa powder, currants, black berries and a deep perfume. Rich and juicy flavors of berries, cherries, chocolate and currants. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some serious air time or continue to hold let's say 3-4 years before trying again.

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• 2001 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden 92 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  WIML92?
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of licorice, smoke, currants and plums. Flavors of berries, plums and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd drink. Seems to be in a good place.

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• 2006 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden 92 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  WIML92
  
  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
  
  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of roasted meat, blueberries, graham crackers and black berries. Rich flavors of berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or can be held into the next 4-6 years.

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Many thanks to the stumps for hosting our wine dinner this month. A good time was had by all.