North Shore, MN
Tasted Thursday, September 15, 2011 - Saturday, September 17, 2011 by rocknroller with 563 views
This was a fall escape to the North Shore to catch some colors, hike and enjoy some wine.
Lunch at Pickwick with the La Crema followed by dinner at Nokomis
Bergstrom on the shores of Lake Superior, Dinner wines at Chez Jude, and then Sparkling for the evening desserts.
Flight of 3 Whites at Lutsen for dinner and then Leeuwin Estate to top off the night.
2009 La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(9/15/2011)
Dark ruby red color. Maybe this is a guilty pleasure, but I like this wine alot. Nose has ripe berries, raspberry in particular, spice and damp leaves. The palate caresses nicely with rich berry fruits, spice, cedar, good body and medium finish. This is a consistent performer and good QPR.
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2009 Domaine Henri Perrusset Mâcon-Villages 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Villages
(9/15/2011)
Pale gold color. Unaoked white burg. Lots of mineral and lemon on the nose with hints of grapefruit. Palate is consistent, lacks body and the finish is average and a bit bitter. Pleasant drinker off the list with seafood.
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2008 Siduri Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(9/15/2011)
Deep red color. Nose is nice and complex with black cherry, black currants, spice, forest floor and earth, a bit woody, later showing some strawberry notes. Palate shows vibrant fruits, consistent with nose, spices, great concentration, round and full bodied for a pinot. I occasionally get a little heat on the finish. This was an impressive wine.
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