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2011 Philadelphia Wine Festival
Marriott, Philadelphia PA
Tasted Saturday, May 7, 2011 by ews3 with 2,929 views
Introduction
Usual walk-around tasting disclaimers apply -- although this is a long event, there is some palate fatigue and my notes are not as in depth as I would like. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Flight 2 - Wines that really stood out (92-93 Points) (23 Notes)
2006 Viña Almaviva S.A. Almaviva 93 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
really nice dark cherry profile. some plum and berry notes.
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2007 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
really refined. nice medium tannin profile acid shows aging potential. black fruit.
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2007 Gaja Barbaresco 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
really tannic. sour raspberry. med(+) acid. quite a bomb. will age well.
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2007 Gérard Bertrand Minervois-La Livinière Le Viala 93 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Minervois-La Livinière
I found this delicious, with a really nice chocolate and coffee profile
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2007 Quintessa 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
really nice chocolate, black fruit, and spice profile. awesome finish.
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2007 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
i was impressed with this -- showed more restraint than the profile and, in my opinion, seemed the better made wine on this day.
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2006 Col Solare 93 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
really nice black fruit profile. chocolaty tannins and nice mouthfeel.
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2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
nice black fruit profile. medium tannin. chocolaty mouthfeel. a tasty wine.
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2006 Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 93 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
huge wine, very big thick tannins. long finish.
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2007 Antinori Tignanello 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
nice black cherry, blackberry, and mint. a little bit hot.
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2007 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
restrained for an 07 cab. medium tannin. really nice. "like it"
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2007 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor 92 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
nice full mouthfeel. fresh acidity. a little green on the fruit. medium finish.
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2008 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
nice chocolaty profile is a little atypical for CdP
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2007 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Magari 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
a little rounder than the barbaresco with chocolate and pomegranate notes.
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2007 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
a nice effort. black fruit with some spiciness, especially on the med finish.
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2009 Maison Albert Bichot Corton-Charlemagne Domaine du Pavillon 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
nice med(+) oak profile sits on top of ripe pear.
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2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
cherry driven palate with surprising tannins. rep explained riservas were blended in, which elevates this a bit. nice example
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2007 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
very nice. dusty flavor, builds sharp acidity that might be off-putting to some -- i think it will age.
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2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc To-Kalon I Block 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Really nice -- soft pineapple. medium acid. well integrated oak. i wrote down this was the best fume blanc i've ever had, but now i see it is double the price of any other i've had.... there's magic in that to kalon soil.
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2007 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
extremely impressive. black fruit, coffee, plum. surprisingly tight and tannic with robust acid profile -- will age well. added to my wishlist.
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2008 Ridge Geyserville 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
really nice. black fruit and sweet spice profile. tannin builds, showing this wine to perform far above its price. will age well.
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2003 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
more tannin and acid than the 04. a touch hot. may become the better wine if stars align.
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2007 Merryvale Profile 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
really nice attack shows black fruit. finish develops unfortunate heat.
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Flight 3 - Wines I enjoyed quite bit (90-91 points) (24 Notes)
2007 Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore
dark fruit, clove, sweet spice, medium peppery finish.
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2006 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
surprisingly dark tannins. cherry. nice.
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2010 Chateau Montelena Riesling 91 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Potter Valley
nice refreshing floral & peach flavors.
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2006 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
more tannin than the base SLD, but not enough fruit to back it up.
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2009 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Viognier 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria
i thought this was rocking. the viognier adds a nice honey note on top of bright red berry fruit. wish list to try again.
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2006 Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz Lieu dit Malakoff 91 Points
Australia, Victoria, Western Victoria, Pyrenees
less fruit than the young base wine, but rounder around the edges.
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2009 Gaja Langhe Rossj Bass 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
nice pear/lime/slate profile. not worth the price tag, but delicious.
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2009 Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Fuissé 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé
Tropical fruit -- a little orange juicey
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2008 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
really nice chocolate/strawberry profile. finish is unfortunately a bit green.
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2005 Tenuta Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
showed significant depth. black spiced fruit.
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2007 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
nice dusty tannins. dark profile with white pepper. medium finish. surprising structure.
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2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Moscato d'Oro 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
impressive acidity for this kept it fresh with a nice tingle.
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2008 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
nice lemon notes. this had oak, but i didnt think it overwhelmed.
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2009 Merryvale Chardonnay 91 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
more oak than the starmont. pleasant flavor profile, more tropical fruit.
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2007 Dominus Napanook Red 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
nice black fruit profile. med(-) tannins could have more structure.
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2005 Pian Delle Vigne (Antinori) Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
really tannic. dark fruit. tar, floral. needs time.
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2008 Cameron Hughes Chardonnay Lot 159 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
nice light oaking. refreshing.
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2007 Gérard Bertrand Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel Grand Terroir 90 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages Tautavel
nice black currant and berry profile. pleasant finish.
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2007 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
smoky fire -- like a barbecue. dusty tannins. tastes a little old, troubling for development.
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2008 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
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2007 Inniskillin Riesling Icewine Niagara Peninsula VQA 90 Points
Canada, Ontario, Niagara Peninsula, Niagara Peninsula VQA
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2007 Bodega Numanthia Toro Termes 90 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Toro
nice filling mouthfeel with lots of fruit... "only" 14.5% abv, but feels hot.
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2007 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve 90 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
enjoyed this. rounder and fuller than the other wines at this table, with black fruit and a med finish.
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2008 Mer Soleil Chardonnay 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
nice tropical fruit profile. guava. lots of acid.
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Flight 4 - Well-made wines missing a little something (88-89 Points) (30 Notes)
2008 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserva 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco
nice depth vis a vis the younger one. chocolaty.
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2007 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
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2009 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
nice honeysuckle and hay notes
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2008 Grgich Hills Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
served a little bit cold. this had nice tropical fruit flavors.
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2007 Provenance Vineyards Merlot 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
lots of blueberry and other fruit. sweet syrupy oak.
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2009 Orin Swift The Prisoner 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
bright fruit profile.
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2009 Maison Albert Bichot Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
apple, pear, and pineapple. more tropical fruit than some of the others. served too cold.
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2008 Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
nice acidity. cherry, root beer. finish shows nice smoke but is a bit sour.
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2009 Conundrum Wines White Table Wine 89 Points
USA, California
nice richness of flavor. tropical -- passionfruit.
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2008 Elvio Cogno Barbera d'Alba Bricco dei Merli 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba
nice light sour cherry with some pleasant cigar box / cedar notes that i particularly enjoyed.
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2007 Orin Swift Papillon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
dark fruit profile. a little jammy and hot. nice fruity finish.
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2008 Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon Mercury Head 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
i found this a little unnecessarily harsh. ma round out with time, but i am not optimistic.
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2007 Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick 89 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
red currant most prominent. nice acid mouthfeel. med finish.
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2009 Lapostolle Carménère Cuvée Alexandre 89 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Apalta
tight and tannic -- not quite enough fruit to hold up to the structure
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2007 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Veronese IGT 88 Points
Italy, Veneto, Veronese IGT
nice acidity, dried fruit, sweet spice. i liked this. 88+
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2008 Trimbach Riesling 88 Points
France, Alsace
nice refreshing floral notes. light bodied.
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2006 La Braccesca (Antinori) Syrah Cortona Bramasole 88 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Cortona
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2007 Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Lot 190 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
on the light side for a cab, but a little crescendo on the late midpalate.
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2009 Cameron Hughes Pinot Noir Lot 203 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
root beer and nice fruit profile. a little bright on the finish.
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2007 Trivento Malbec Golden Reserve 88 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
nice coffee profile
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2007 Grgich Hills Chardonnay 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
lemony and very light on palate.
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2009 Provenance Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Estate Grown 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
grassy and simple with a slightly sour finish.
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2008 Joseph Drouhin Chorey-les-Beaune 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chorey-les-Beaune
root beer, cherry, nice acidity
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2008 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
round mouthfeel -- chocolatey profile
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2008 Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d'Alba 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba
ripe black cherry and plum. not bad, but simple.
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2007 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah 88 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
more body than the northstar merlot. plum flavor. sour finish.
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2006 Viña Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon Bramare 88 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
a little bit green. med(+) tannin. hot on finish.
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2009 Broglia Gavi La Meirana 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Gavi
served too cold. nice light crabapple flavor.
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2009 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 88 Points
South Africa, Western Cape
better, with some pleasant floral notes. fruit still a little green on this.
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2008 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Silver Unoaked 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
simple and a little green -- some oak might have helped this.
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Flight 5 - Good Wines (86-87 points) (29 Notes)
2007 Allegrini La Grola Veronese IGT 87 Points
Italy, Veneto, Veronese IGT
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2009 Poggio al Tesoro Vermentino Bolgheri Solosole 87 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri
nice salinity
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2003 Trimbach Riesling Clos Ste. Hune 87 Points
France, Alsace
this did not show well. a little bit sour and overly concentrated.
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2010 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Clásico 87 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
bright fruit with a lot of acid.
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2009 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Vermentino Bolgheri 87 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri
light and simple.
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2008 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
light and fruity. picks up some depth on the finish.
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2007 Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux 87 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Crémant de Limoux
a little aggressive on the mousse, this showed nice acidic green apple flavors
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2008 Flowers Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
watery and light profile
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2009 Maison Albert Bichot Chardonnay Bourgogne Blanc Secret de Famille 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc
light
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2008 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Reserve 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
simple and fruity, this turned a bit sour on the med(-) finish.
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2009 Ridge Three Valleys 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
i love ridge zins, but found this to be a fairly pedestrian effort. simple and a touch of green notes. that said, it is a great value and a wine that consistently impresses even if i didnt enjoy this one as much.
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2009 Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
cat pee, grapefruit, mango.
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NV Marchesi di Barolo Moscato d'Asti 87 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti
nice and light -- a bit syrupy on the sweet finish.
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2009 Starmont Chardonnay 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
simple
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2008 Cameron Hughes Malbec The Flying Winemaker 86 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
spicy chocolate. tabasco. coffee grounds.
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2009 Breggo Cellars Pinot Noir 86 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
light and underwhelming.
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2009 Gérard Bertrand Vin de Pays d'Oc Cigalus Blanc 86 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc
simple, without too much flavor. some oak on finish
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2008 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
served too warm. tropical fruit profile
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2009 Maison Albert Bichot Bourgogne Secret de Famille 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
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2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène 86 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
i found this to be in a funky place, with sour fruit and a bitter finish.
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2009 Marchesi di Barolo Gavi 86 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Gavi
apple with some light green pear. moderate acidity
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2007 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
simple and fruit driven.
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2008 Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvée Alexandre Atalayas Vineyard 86 Points
Chile, Casablanca Valley
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2008 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
nice cola profile but a little sharp on finish
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2008 Viña Cobos Malbec Felino 86 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
the chocolate milk profile I love from the Cobos Malbec lineis there, but this is a little simple
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2010 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Sonoma County 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
pineapple and lemon. fairly simple.
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2008 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
medium tannins, but missing a little stuffing/oomph. won't last long.
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2008 Pecchenino Dogliani San Luigi 86 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Dogliani
gentle red and black fruit. not enough acid.
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2009 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap 86 Points
South Africa, Western Cape
sour plum and sharp acidity
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Flight 6 - Wines I did not enjoy (85 and below) (16 Notes)
2008 Poggio al Tesoro Meditérra Toscana IGT 85 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
cured meat, some black brambleberry.
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2009 Altos Las Hormigas Bonarda Colonia las Liebres 85 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
nice plum flavor, but bitter finish.
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2008 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada 85 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley
dry and boring. not enough fruit.
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2009 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Chardonnay Arthur 85 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
a little bit sour, with less acidity than the pouilly fuisse
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2009 Beringer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Founders' Estate 85 Points
USA, California
simple acid driven profile
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2006 Terrazas de Los Andes Chardonnay 85 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Tupungato
light without much there
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2008 Viña Palo Alto Winemaker's Selection 84 Points
Chile, Maule Valley
light.
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2008 Gérard Bertrand Cigalus 84 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc
simple watery plum
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2007 Whitehall Lane Cabernet Sauvignon 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
a little boring
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2006 Northstar Merlot Columbia Valley 84 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
dark toast, smoky
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2008 Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir Sonoma County 84 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
bright fruit with a slightly sour finish.
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2009 Meiomi Pinot Noir 84 Points
USA, California
simple sour black fruit
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2008 Cameron Hughes Zinfandel The Flying Winemaker 83 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
bright & fruity.
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2008 Terrazas de Los Andes Malbec Reserva 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
lots of plum on this with some chocolate on the finish. had enjoyed this before, was disappointed this time.
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2008 Tenuta Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino 82 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino
simple sour fruit.
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2009 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 80 Points
Australia, South Australia
a little bit hot and sour -- disappointing, as i have enjoyed bottles of this in the past.
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2007 Viña Almaviva S.A. Almaviva 94 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
more approachable than the 06, with ripe black fruit.
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2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 94 Points
France, Champagne
nice yeasty green apple profile with some almond. remains incredibly youthful.
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2007 Dominus Estate 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
excellent. tight. leather and black fruit. med(+) tannins show this will age.
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2004 Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
really nice. firm tannins. rose, leather, and orange peel. med(+) finish has bite.
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2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
really nice chocolate and black berry fruit profile. med(+) tannin. medium (+) finish. will last.
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2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
This wasn't that different from the regular Caymus -- a little tighter and shows the potential to age longer.
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