North Shore Getaway

North Shore, MN
Tasted Thursday, September 15, 2011 - Saturday, September 17, 2011 by rocknroller with 563 views

Introduction

This was a fall escape to the North Shore to catch some colors, hike and enjoy some wine.

Flight 1 - Day 1 (3 Notes)

Lunch at Pickwick with the La Crema followed by dinner at Nokomis

  • 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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Flight 2 - Day 2 (4 Notes)

Bergstrom on the shores of Lake Superior, Dinner wines at Chez Jude, and then Sparkling for the evening desserts.

Flight 3 - Day 3 (4 Notes)

Flight of 3 Whites at Lutsen for dinner and then Leeuwin Estate to top off the night.

  • 2009 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Cellar Selection 90 Points

    New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

    (9/17/2011)

    Light gold color. Nose hjas grass, citrus, notes of grapefruit, stoney minerals. Palate has light to medium body, decent acid, adds tropical fruit to the citrus/grapefruit mix, finish is a bit flat. Very good.

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  • 2007 Livio Felluga Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio 88 Points

    Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali

    (9/17/2011)

    Color is pale gold. Nose shows white peach, apples, pear, citrus. The palate is mostly citrus, some peach, zesty acid, light body, thin on the mid palate, a little bitterness on the finish. Above average PG, but not a cheapy either.

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  • 2006 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    (9/17/2011)

    Medium gold color. Nose has smokey oak, butterscotch, lemon, pear, lightly buttery. The palate is round, full bodied, bright tree fruits, moderate oak, excellent balance a pleasant persistent finish. For me, this has a nice oak profile, not too much, but definitely there. Love it. 91+pts.

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  • 2004 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series 92 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    (9/17/2011)

    Dark red color. Nose is sweetish with vanilla, blueberry pie, cassis, cedar and does show some eucalyptus on this bottle. The palate closely follows and adds anise notes, mineral , and spice to the firm but round tannins. 92+pts.

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