Umeå, Sweden
Tasted Friday, November 30, 2012 by StefanAkiko with 510 views
Unfortunately, I had a nasty bacteria/virus that made me sleep 20 hrs before the tasting, not able to prepare my assigned courses and suffering from both fatigue and a clogged nose.
Nevertheless, it was a great evening with some fantastic wines, great food and a happy, clever crowd providing great discourse.
A fantastic evening where Lewis showed amazingly well and The Old Bastard showed more potential than grandness. Surprise of the eve was McManis' PS.
2011 McManis Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 89 Points
USA, California
Non-blind. Decanted 2 hrs.
Impression: excellent wine.
Almost black wine with purple streaks.
Grande, inviting nose with warm and jammy aromas of typical overextracted aromas.
Sweet and wide PS with muscular build and good tannin. This is A LOT of wine.
I can see myself laying down some of these. Can live long and was particularly loved by Decibel99. Extremely good QPR.
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2004 Havens Wine Cellars Merlot 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Non-blind. Decanted 3 hrs.
Impression: very, very good wine.
Even if i haven't had the Reserve, I second Bob in NY. Time to drink up this acidic, slightly geriatric wine that imho has nothing to do with the bordelais expression.
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2002 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Non-blind. Decanted 3 hrs.
Impression: Superbly outstanding. WOTN.
Dark, plummy slightly shy nose.
In the mouth this reminded us all of a top-notch Amarone: rich, with lush breadth and sweetness. Very complete. Very exciting.
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2007 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard 91 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
Non-blind. Decanted 3 hrs.
Impression: outstanding with wow
As a young, elegant, whispering wine, it drowned among the Napa btls of this flight. Prominent, dusty tannins that give a firm stability to the body and ends with a bitter tail. Quite charming and will definitely go well with a long dinner.
Really looking forward to enjoy our two btls in the future.
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