Terroirist Blogger Tasting

David White's House
Tasted Sunday, June 26, 2011 by davidwhitedc with 544 views

Flight 1 - Opening Flight (2 Notes)

Started with some whites, courtesy of Josh Genderson.

Flight 2 - White Wine Flight (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc 85 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Nose is typical Sauvignon Blanc notes, but not as fresh as I would like. A bit of smoke on the nose, with a very, very strong green bell pepper note. Not enough acidity or citrus notes for a Sauvignon Blanc.

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  • 2009 La Follette Chardonnay Sangiacomo Vineyard 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    The diacetyl from the malolactic fermentation comes out too strong on the nose – butter, some peanut shells, and even a hint of movie theater popcorn. Underneath that, some nice lime, lemon, and green apple notes. Some seductive smoke.

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  • 2010 Gracianna Chardonnay Suzanne's Blend 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Incredibly interesting nose. White peaches, lots of tropical, white flowers, lavender, citrus fruits, some lemon curd. On the palate, perfectly balanced with crisp finish. Very nice acid. Blind, I probably wouldn’t peg this as a Chardonnay.

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Flight 3 - Pinot Noir Flight (4 Notes)

Flight 4 - Cab Flight (4 Notes)

  • 2008 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder

    Smells expensive. Good amount of oak on the nose, with dark chocolate undertones. Underneath the oak, lots of blackberries and black currants. Gripping tannins. Nicely balanced.

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  • 2008 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Morisoli Vineyard 87 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

    Interesting nose. While all the typical Napa Cab notes are there, there are more red fruits than expected -- aromas of baked cherries and rhubarb. On the palate, this is a bit syrupy, and tastes very, very young and incomplete. Will likely improve in the bottle.

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  • 2008 V. Sattui Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Preston Vineyard 86 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Even though alcohol doesn’t have a smell, this wine smells hot. Lots of very, very sweet fruits coming through – black currant liqueur, baked plums and blackberries, hint of licorice, some sweet herbs (sage). On the palate, huge, giant tannins. Finish is hot.

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  • 2007 Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Nose is beautiful Napa cab – lots of big dark fruits (blackberries, black cherries, black currant) with a hint of eucalyptus underneath, along with some gray, wet clay. On the palate, beautifully structured with similar fruits, along with a hint of vanilla.

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Flight 5 - Zinfandel Flight (2 Notes)

  • 2009 Gracianna Zinfandel Bacigalupi Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Nose of sweet blackberries, plums, and vanilla bean. Big but not overripe. Lavish. Silky mouth feel, great acidity, long finish. A very food-friendly Zinfandel

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  • 1976 Dehlinger Zinfandel 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Purchased on WineBid. Perfect bottle condition (high fill, clean, cork came out clean, etc.). On the nose, lots and lots of sweet, fresh blueberries, with a good amount of licorice. It’s shocking how much fruit is left on the nose after 35 years. Underneath the fruit, there’s some savory notes – think mushrooms and soy sauce. Some blackpepper, too. Not as much fruit on the palate, where it has a rustic feel, mostly resolved tannins (but there are still some!), and some really nice acidity. Perfectly in balance. What a treat!

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