OC4POKER IX - Adios Brian & Ashley

It was a Brown bag send off for Brian and Ashley. It was great to see them one last time before they head to the UK. They will be missed. Poker was a slugfeat this time with most players hanging around till the end when the blinds started forcing hands. Nathan, me, and Rob went 1-2-3.

Great wines and I like the challenges of a double blind tasting. I was off to a great start but ran into some very unusual and equally interesting wines that put me in my place.

• 2009 Denner Viognier

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind
  
  I guessed this correctly; a very good viognier. Nice floral and fruit nose and palate. Everything Denver does I seem to enjoy.

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• 1985 Jean Boillot & Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles

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

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind
  
  Color dark straw. Flint and burnt match nose. Smooth mouthfeel with a tart fruity palate. medium finish. I was guessing some type of old reisling. Opps.

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• 2005 McPrice Myers Viognier Larner Vineyard

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind
  
  Guess it correctly. Stone fruit, good balance. I thought it was excellent.

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• 2006 Eaglepoint Ranch Winery Petite Sirah Eaglepoint Ranch

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. guessed correctly.
  
  Very dark color obvoius PS characteristic. big dark fruit. Firm tannins. Simple.

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• 2007 K Vintners Syrah Pheasant Vineyard

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind - guessed correctly although thought it was probably from Paso.
  
  Super dark color with chartruse edges. Palate of dark cherry and full dose of oak. Heat, oak, and rough tannins finish it off. A little too much.

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• 2009 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Red

  USA, California

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind.
  
  Interesting in the fact that Brian and I both thought "ehh, not bad"

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• 2006 Daou Vineyards Celestus

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Guessed Bordeaux, wrong county!
  
  Nose light barnyard. Palate barnyard and stewed cherries. Firm tannins. Medium finish.

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• 2006 Dover Canyon Barbarian

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Stumped! And I brought it.
  
  Faint nose. Touch of prune and very smooth. Medium+ finish. interesting wine.

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• 2008 Copain Pinot Noir Tous Ensemble

  USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Guessed some blend. Opps.
  
  Bricking on the edges of the glass. Funk on the nose and palate. Very soft and integrated. Ok.

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• 1993 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Fay

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Guessed old Bordeaux.
  
  brick color; earth, dirt, black licorice, and muted fruit.

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• 2007 Cabot Vineyards Klamath Cuvée

  USA, California, North Coast, Humboldt County

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. guessed cab blend of some sort.
  
  Dark color. Big structure, plenty of acidity and aggressive tannins. big oak showing on the finish with some menthol. Very young.

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• 2001 Arcadian Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Guessed grenache. Buzz!
  
  Light color, delicate. Very bright cherry flavor. Really enjoyed. I'm shocked that its 10 years old. Nice wine.

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• 2006 Argyle Pinot Noir Spirithouse

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

  (4/9/2011)

  Non blind, I brought this.
  
  Muted nose; great mouthfeel, bright cherry. I like this wine.

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• 2008 Ranchero Cellars Carignane Old Vines

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind. Stumped
  
  Mature dark fruit, cherry nose. Concentration of dark fruit, licorice. Great finish. Excellent wine.

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• 2006 Villa Creek Vulture's Post Denner Vineyard

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  (4/9/2011)

  2xblind.
  
  Great wine, really enjoyed this one. Touch of heat with cherry licorice and bright cherry fruit. Medium toasted oak finish.

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• 2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 92 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  (4/3/2011)

  Was given a quick sip by some others at wcc. Shows dark cherry and spice with nice mouthfeel. I will visit my first bottle later this year '11. Good news is it looks very age worthy for those sitting on their stash.

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• 2007 Mongeard-Mugneret Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots

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

  (4/9/2011)

  I'm not the guy you want referring burgs, I've had only a handful but know my way around pinot
  and this was middle of the road. Very light and feminine, not a lot of depth or wow factor. No major faults though.

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