Saturdays at One - Volume 67

RedLoverJim's place in Fort Worth, Texas
Tasted Sunday, October 14, 2012 by wineismylife with 499 views

Introduction

The Saturdays at One group got together recently to share a little wine, some snacks and some good company. We even managed to watch a little football as well. Wine theme for this event was "Bordeaux Varietals". Here are the results:

Flight 1 (12 Notes)

  • 2010 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cream yellow pears and a floral finish. Flavors of lemon, tangy yellow apples and a bit of yellow pear. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.

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  • 1998 Joseph Phelps Insignia 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of dried herbs, licorice and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now. Barely breaks the WIML90 mark in my book if it even does that.

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  • 2001 Château Monbousquet 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, plum, white pepper and a bit of chocolate. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a bit of plum. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2009 Château Bertinat Lartigue

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion

    WIML89

    Tasted non blind. Opend and served immediately.

    Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, white pepper, plum and a hint of currants. Flavors of plums, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2006 Château Laroque St. Émilion Grand Cru 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    WIML89

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking. Nose of lavendar, white pepper and plums. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.

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  • 2008 Swanson Merlot

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, white pepper and plums. Flavors of berries, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now.

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  • 1994 Château Léoville Barton La Réserve de Léoville Barton

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    WIMLNR

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, little dusty looking. Nose of dried herbs, a hint of tobacco, pepper and a touch of saddle soap. Light flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of red raspberries. light to medium acidity, integrated tannins, medium bodied. Drink now. Seems a little off or past prime so no rating.

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  • 2004 Château Pavie Macquin

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    WIMLNR

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking. Nose of herbs, licorice and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins and full bodied. Hold. Not rated because I think it needs some more time in bottle.

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  • 2004 Pahlmeyer Merlot 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cocoa power, smoke, currants and plums. Flavors of currants, raspberries, berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2009 L'Aventure Optimus 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, a hint of roasted meat and currants. Flavors of currants, berries and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold.

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  • 2009 Arbor Crest Meritage Red Wine Dionysus 89 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    WIML89

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. nose of roasted meat, berries and roses. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.

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  • 2001 Château Doisy-Védrines 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    WIML93

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Yellow to gold color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honey, lychee and nuts. Flavors of honey, lemon and nuts. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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