Tex's 40th Birthday Party
Urbano Cafe, Dallas, Texas
Tasted Friday, August 5, 2011 by wineismylife with 870 views
Introduction
This past Friday approximately 17 locals and distant friends, mostly posters on the Wine Berserker wine forum. gathered together to help Tex celebrate the big 4-0. The wine theme for the evening was loosely based on the 2001 vintage with a few 2003 vintage wines and a couple of birth year wines from 1971 making an appearance. Here are the results:
2005 Marc Colin et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
WIML93+
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of yellow pears, light notes of soft brown spices and wet stones. Flavors of lemon, yellow apple and a bit of mineral. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2008 Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons 92 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
WIML92+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, toast, vanilla and yellow apples. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples, lemon and cream. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2008 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
WIML93+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, a bit cloudy looking. Nose of orange foam, lemon and yellow pears. Flavors of tangy lemons, yellow pears and yellow apples. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2004 Sine Qua Non Pinot Noir Covert Fingers 93 Points
USA, California
WIML93+
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of black cherries, black berries, white pepper and a bit of florals. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.
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1971 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
WIML92-93+?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and allowed to slow-O briefly before serving.
Light garnet color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking. Nose of iodine, tar, black berries and wet stones. Flavors of tart berries, cherries and a bit of raspberry. Tart acidity, integrated tannins, medium body. Drink or hold, I'd likely drink.
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2001 Château Sociando-Mallet 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
WIML91+?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thistle, herbs du Provence, perhaps some tobacco and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of plum. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.
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2001 Ghost Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML90?
Tasted double blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose was a little subdued showing some aromas of potpourri, black berries and maybe some plum. Tight on the palate giving way to some flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink with some air or continue to hold.
My guess was a 2001 California Cabernet Sauvignon.
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2001 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, Washington
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Tight nose giving way to some aromas of spice, berries and maybe cherries. Tight palate showing some flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with lots of air or continue to hold. No rating because not enough air or bottle age.
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2001 Château Péby Faugères
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of talc, black pepper, smoke and dried herbs. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with air? Hold? No rating at this time.
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2001 The Hess Collection The Lion 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
WIML90+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dried herbs, graham crackers and a bit of black berries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink now with a little air.
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2001 Dominus Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML92-93
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, potpourri, white pepper, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and a bit of Bing cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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2001 Château Léoville Barton
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of perfume, a hint of barnyard and some black berries. Flavors of black berries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold. Not rated at this time.
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2001 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spottswoode Estate Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML92
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Slightly subdued nose of black berries, florals and wet stones. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with a little air or continue to hold.
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2003 Robert Foley Claret 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML93+/-
Tasted from magnum. Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of graham crackers, blueberries, mocha, talc and black cherries. Flavors of blueberries, Bing cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air (especially in magnum format) or continue to hold.
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2003 Château Pontet-Canet
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, coffee, plums and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins. full bodied. Hold. No rating at this time; I think it needs more time in bottle.
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2008 Rare Silver Penny Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
WIML91? 92? +/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, florals and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. Might want to give it a little air time.
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2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
WIML92+/93-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Dark yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of windex, lychee, wet stones and a hint of camphor. Flavors of dried pineapple, lychee, honey and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2003 Château Rieussec 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
WIML94+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, lychee, pineapple, almonds and florals. Flavors of honey, lychee, almonds and soaked pears. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1971 Bodegas Toro Albala Montilla-Moriles Don PX Gran Reserva 93 Points
Spain, Andalucía, Montilla-Moriles
WIML93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.
Purple to crimson color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, sorghum, nuts and cigar box. Good flavors of black berries, licorice and sorghum. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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