NY/NJ Offline at Fonda Del Sol 6.15.11

Fonda Del Sol, NYC
Tasted Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by amgryger with 807 views

Introduction

Another great offline with the NY/NJ crew at Fonda Del Sol in NYC.

Flight 1 - White Wine (1 Note)

  • 2010 Do Ferreiro Albariño Rías Baixas

    Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas

    Aromas of stone fruit, lemon zest and salt spray on the nose. Similar notes on the palate with an unexpectedly creamy mouthfeel that gives way to minerality, a note of olive brine and high acidity on the finish. Nice stuff. As a point of interest, we thought this wine seemed to be showing a bit of oak treatment. I looked it up later and in fact, it is a stainless steel wine, but it is aged on the lees for 6 months.

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Flight 2 - Blind Tastes (3 Notes)

In no particular order.

  • 2002 Robert Young Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Scion

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

    Served Blind. Dark ruby color in the glass. Rich, ripe nose showing jammy black currant, black cherry and a lot of french oak. Full-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel, medium tannin and acid. My guess: California cabernet.

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  • 2005 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Garblèt Sué

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    I served this one blind. Light to medium ruby color in the glass. Reserved aromas on the nose with shy notes of red fruit, rose petals, forest floor and baking spice. Similar notes on the palate. Medium bodied with high acid and high tea-like tannin. Most guessed that this was a piedmont wine with a general leaning towards a nebbiolo, so it was showing typicity at least, but it wasn't killing me. I revisited it at the end of the night, and it had opened up a lot, but still wasn't totally together.

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  • 2000 Château Lusseau

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    Served blind. Aromas of black currant and blue fruit with hints of pyrazine, cream and vanilla, showing moderate oak treatment. Medium intensity fruit. Medium tannin and medium high acid. I geussed 01 tuscan bordeaux blend since I thought the acid seemed a bit high for bordeaux, but I should have given more attention to the lack of savory notes that tuscany usually shows.

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Flight 3 - A Mixed Bag of Reds (10 Notes)

In no particular order.

  • 2005 Bodegas LAN Rioja Edición Limitada

    Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

    The oak treatment shows heavily on the nose. Rich, notes of caramel, milk chocolate, and vaguely resembling freshly baked brownies. However, the profile on the palate doesn't quite match the nose. Medium body and a bit short on the finish.

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  • 2006 Cayuse Syrah Armada Vineyard

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

    Interesting mix of aromas on the nose: earthy funk, red fruit, leather and white pepper. Savory on the palate with some additional notes of blueberry. Well integrated structure.

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  • 2009 Del Dotto Cabernet Franc

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Dark color in the glass. Very ripe nose (bordering on raisiny) with aromas of black cherry and tons of vanilla. Similar notes on the palate. Full-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel and low to medium tannin and acid. The fruit still manages to show through, but there is a ton of oak in this wine nonetheless.

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  • 2006 Rocca Family Vineyards Merlot

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Slightly floral nose but primarily notes of dark cherry, blue fruit, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium heavy oak treatment. Smooth mouthfeel. Medium tannin and acid. Medium long finish.

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  • 2002 Peju Province Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

    Medium intensity ruby color in the glass. Red fruit, vanilla and toasted oak on the nose. Similar notes on the palate. Slightly herbaceous with hints of pyrazine and spice. Medium tannin and acid. Medium finish.

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  • 2001 Bodega Numanthia Toro Numanthia

    Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

    Dark color in the glass with some fine sediment. Great nose. Aromas of dark blue fruit, dark chocolate and cream. Full-bodied with well integrated high tannin and acid. Something seemed a little different about this Spanish wine. I guessed french oak, which was confirmed by the back label.

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  • 2005 Blankiet Estate Rive Droite

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Rich nose. Dark and blue fruit, eucalyptus, mint. Vanilla from the oak. Medium long to long finish. Medium tannin and acid.

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  • 2003 Celler de Cérvoles Costers del Segre Estrats

    Spain, Catalunya, Costers del Segre

    Medium-intensity, earthy nose showing a bit of funk and some forest floor. Largely cabernet and showing black currant, hints of pyrazine and spice on the palate. Medium body with medium high tannin and medium high acidity.

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  • 2004 Bodegas y Viñedos San Roman Toro Viña San Román

    Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

    Notes of spicy oak, blue fruit, coffee and caramel on the nose. Similar notes on the palate. A big wine with medium high acid, high tannins and a medium long to long finish. Give it some time and it begins to open up in the glass. Drinking well right now.

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  • 2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel O Brother! Bedrock Vineyard

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

    Sweet brambly fruit and red cherry on the nose. Similar on the palate with a few hints of white pepper and a touch of minerality. Medium tannin and acid. Medium length finish.

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Flight 4 - Dessert (1 Note)

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