Cellar Diminishment Party
M/M thelostverse
Tasted Saturday, November 3, 2012 by AllRed with 852 views
Introduction
The idea for this started off as a bit of a joke at an offline. We have too much wine, and the tlv's have too much space. They opened their home, we opened some bottles. Everyone chipped in with some tasty hors d'oeuvres. What a terrific night, thanks all for sharing in it.
NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut 90 Points
France, Champagne
Pale color with notes of pear and apple and smoky overtones. Medium bead, with nice acidity and apple and almond qualities.
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NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Réserve Particulière 86 Points
France, Champagne
Apple & pear qualities follow through on the palate. soft and simple.
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NV Launois Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Reservé Blanc des Blancs Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Current release with the new label/bottle. Bright apple and mineral qualities; citrus & almond.
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NV Launois Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Reservé Blanc des Blancs Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Old release with the old label and traditional bottle. Apple, cashews and caramel apple qualities. Smoky overtone with a lovely finish. Nice depth & complexity. 92-93 pts.
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NV Fenn Valley Sparkling Riesling 89 Points
USA, Michigan, Lake Michigan Shore
Aromas of mineral, petrol, flint and peach. Peach blossom and mineral flavors.
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2008 François Villard Condrieu DePoncins 93 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu
Aromas of florals and spice; white fruit. The palate follows the bouquet, with nice acidity and a lingerign finish.
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1996 Kalin Cellars Sémillon 93 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Smoky white fruit & lanolin. Wonderful long finish. Not for everyone though.
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2006 Ridge Chardonnay Mikulaco 93 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Pale color with aromas of florals and minerals. Terrific balance with lovely fruit and mineral flavors. Long finish.
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2010 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Apple and mineral notes. Palate follows the nose; mineral and subtle oak qualities too. Good length.
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2005 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Aromas of banana and tropical fruit. Tropical fruit and toast flavors on the palate; has a youthfulness to it. Nice rich texture with a long finish.
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2001 Claude Dugat Bourgogne 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Cherry fruit dominates with plenty of acid- perhaps a bit too much. On the simple side.
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2002 Claude Dugat Bourgogne 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Lovely cherry and red fruit notes with a nice underlying earthiness. Good acidity with a nice finish. Not overly complex, but a decent Bourgogne.
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2004 Claude Dugat Bourgogne 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Cherry and green, herbal qualities on the nose, with herbs and red fruit on the palate. Definitely shows the vintage.
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2004 Domaine Bertagna Vougeot 1er Cru Clos de la Perrière 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vougeot 1er Cru
Lovely red fruit and earth notes; good acidity. Elegant, with a nice finish.
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1999 Amity Vineyards Pinot Noir Schouten 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Aromas of florals and red fruit. Plum and red fruit qualities on the palate.
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2002 EIEIO Pinot Noir Cuvée W 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Opens with a tart grapefruit quality. Better on the palate; cherry, plum and black fruit qualities with a spicy edge.
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2004 Kistler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Bright red fruit and cherry with a lovely smoky overtone. The palate follows the bouquet. Good underlying acidity.
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2003 Kistler Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Lovely cherry and red fruit; florals. Cherry fruit dominates the palate, has a sweet edge on the finish.
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2001 Elio Altare Langhe Arborina 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Red fruit and floral qualities. Good underlying acidity, with red fruit and plum notes and a pleasant florally quality.
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2004 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 93 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Notes of dark fruit and spice, plum and garrigue. Dark fruit, white pepper and garrigue flavors on the palate. Long finish.
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1999 M. Chapoutier Hermitage La Sizeranne 93 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Aromas of dark fruit, barnyard and roasted meat. Loads of black fruit, spice, and earth on the palate. Balanced; long finish.
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2002 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
Aromas of ripe dark fruit and grapefruit. Makes up for it on the palate- black fruit, plum and incense flavors. Long finish.
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2006 Stefania Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch 92 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County
Aromas of dark fruit and smoke follow through on the palate. Spice and fruit qualities on the finish. Lovely.
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2005 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Terrific red and dark fruit; herbs. Balanced, with abundant fruit on the palate.
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2001 Peju Province Winery Cabernet Franc Reserve 79 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Tart, green and very sour.
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2004 Alvaro Palacios Priorat Les Terrasses 92 Points
Spain, Catalunya, Priorat
Loads of dark fruit on the nose and palate. Fine length; tannins are integrating nicely.
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2009 Sine Qua Non Grenache Upside Down 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
Aromas of pepper and spice; red fruit. Loads of red fruit on the palate, along with vanilla and spice.
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2004 Robert Keenan Winery Merlot Napa Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Terrific red fruit on the nose and palate.
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2001 Whitman Cellars Merlot 88 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Leather and dark fruit notes; shortish finish.
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2006 Vincent Arroyo Merlot 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
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2005 Seven Hills Winery Tempranillo 89 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Terrific red fruit and spice. Long finish.
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2009 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Red fruit, vanilla, berry and spice qualities. Elegant.
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2001 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Cassis and dark fruit notes. Terrific red and dark fruit qualities; balanced, but powerful. Velvety texture. 93+ pts.
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2006 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
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1991 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Aromas of black fruit, saddle leather, herbs and violets. Wonderful fruit; long finish.
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1996 Ferrari-Carano Trésor Flawed
USA, California, Sonoma County
Very slightly corked.
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1999 Ferrari-Carano Trésor 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Red and dakr fruit with lovely herbal overtones. Good fruit on the palate. 89+ pts.
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2000 Joseph Phelps Insignia 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Leather and black fruit qualities. Nice fruit on the palate. Medium finish. No reason to hold this any longer.
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2007 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Lyndenhurst 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Black fruit, cassis and cherry. Firm tannins, with chocolate and black fruit qualities.
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1995 Ridge Monte Bello 94 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Aromas of florals, black fruit, tobacco. Terrific fruit and structure; long finish.
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1996 Château d'Armailhac
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Pencil lead and red fruit qualities. Nice earthy funk, long finish.
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1988 Domaine de Chevalier 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
A bit green and somewhat vegetal/herbal; lovely red fruit. Red fruit and earth qualities. Medium finish.
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2003 Château Duhart-Milon 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
First bottle from a case. Aromas of black fruit, earth and florals. Tight- dark fruit with a slightly acidic edge. Opened nicely during the evening though- fruit and earth qualities.
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1989 Château Meyney 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
A touch bretty and green; dark fruit and leather qualities; hint of earth.
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2003 Reignac 86 Points
France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
From double magnum. Plenty of red fruit along with earth and black fruit qualities. Decent, but nondescript.
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