S&E Wine Club - Mixed vertical and horizontal tasting

Tasted Friday, November 2, 2012 by cab blends with 522 views

Introduction

Not sure where my palate was tonight - more than half of the reds seemed sweet (not necessarily fruity) which was a little unnerving. First 9 flights were decanted for 3 hours.

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  • 1998 Alto Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    This is the way I would hope Alto cab tastes after 14 years of cellaring. Light clean chalk and smooth soft tannins. I would not let it go too much longer as it may begin softening too much. Drink up now.

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  • 1999 Alto Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    I am sorry to give this such a low score - this had some raisiney flavor that make me think it may have been "cooked" for a short time in hot weather or in the sun so the score may not be indicative of the wine itself.

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Flight 10 (2 Notes)

  • 2006 Neyen Espiritu de Apalta 92 Points

    Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

    Guava carmenere comes through clearly in the nose. Nicely balanced with the cabernet on the palate. The cab actually tones the carmenere down. Moderately+ tannins.

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  • 2007 Pahlmeyer Merlot 96 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Had this straight from the bottle so no time to decant. Although this was a merlot (I pulled out the wrong bottle which can easily be done with Pahlmeyer if you know their label) it had the stength and hint of spiceness (almost like a cab franc) in the back end finish. A long lingering finish.

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Flight 11 (1 Note)

  • NV Bodegas Pinord Catalunya 94 Points

    Spain, Catalunya

    This continues to surprise and delight. A great perfumed nose. Pears and honey - just delicious. Melded beautifully with a sweet pumkin cheesecake. Amazing at the price!

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