Haggis returns to town!
Cafe Orchid, Chicago
Tasted Friday, April 13, 2012 by AllRed with 491 views
Introduction
Haggis was back in town so we had to get the gang together.
Cafe Orchid, Chicago
Tasted Friday, April 13, 2012 by AllRed with 491 views
Haggis was back in town so we had to get the gang together.
2010 Michel Gassier Costières-de-Nîmes Lou Coucardie Blanc 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Costières-de-Nîmes
Nice light color with lovely floral and melon flavors. On the palate, this is a bit richer, round and more full than one would expect based on the bouquet. Nice fruit- full of flavor. I'd like just a touch more acidity on the palate.
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1995 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Decanted briefly off its sediment about three hours prior to dinner. Notes of leather, plum, dark fruit and violets. Opened up nicely over the course of the evening. Well-balanced, with lovely dark fruit, leather and plum tones. Long finish.
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2009 Bedrock Wine Co. Pinot Noir Rebecca's Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Deep color with aromas of cherry, clay and earth. Balanced, with lovely red fruit and cherry and a long, balanced finish.
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2008 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Whole Cluster Hudson Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Opaque inky color. Aromas of blackberry, florals, dark fruit and something a bit wild- almost feral. Good acidity with a nice mix of red and dark fruit with a nice meaty streak. 90-92 pts.
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2005 Turley Zinfandel Dogtown Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
The 2005s remain my favorite Turley vintage due to it being cooler and less ripe. Lovely red fruit, berry and raspberry tones, with nice acidity and a decent finish. Has a subtle floral quality too. Balanced and elegant, but shows Zin character. Very nice.
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2006 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Red fruit and floral notes. Balanced, with nice acidity and flavors of red currants, berry and plum.
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2001 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 93 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Aromas of red fruit, currants and sandalwood with a lovely meaty undertone. Really well-balanced with leather, red fruit, plum and sandalwood notes. Hints of florals too.
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2001 Fuligni Brunello di Montalcino 93 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Notes of red fruit, smoky plum, and currants. Chalky tannins, with terrific red fruit and a long, long finish.
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1999 Fattoria Poggiopiano Rosso di Sera Toscana IGT 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Leather, currant and dark fruit aromas. Palate follows the bouquet, with leathery dark fruit tones and a long finsh.
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1997 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 95 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Crimson color, a touch lighter at the rim. Aromas of red fruit, cherry, florals and sandalwood and lavender. Gorgeous balance, with leather, red fruit, sandalwood flavors and a long, balanced, finish. Terrific stuff- WOTN. 95+ pts.
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2004 Bodega Numanthia Toro Numanthia 90 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Toro
Inky purple color. Aromas of flroals, blue fruit and mint. Black fruit and vanilla. Very modern in style.
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2004 Artadi Viñas de Gain 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
Aromas of vanilla, caramel and ripe dark fruit- also modern. Ripe dark fruit, vanilla and oak flavors on the palate.
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2006 Shafer Relentless 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Decanted about three hours prior to dinner. Aromas of incense, black cherry and blue fruit. Blue and black fruit and vanilla flavors, with firm, sweet tannins. A bit monolothic at this stage.
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2001 Château de Malle 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Opens with a tinny, metallic quality and tropical fruit. Pineapple and tropical fruit flavors.
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1989 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 94 Points
France, Alsace
From 750ml. Deep honeyed color. Typical Gewurz nose with oosberry and lychee, but with a honeyed edge; also burnt sugar and baked stone fruit notes. Rich fruit on the attack, with tropical fruit, lychee, honey and melon flavors. Long finish. 94-95 pts.
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