DOUBLE BLIND 95+ DINNER @ DEERING BAY YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

Attendees: Geoff Coons, Alvaro Dagond, David Ehrenreich, Mark Friedman(me), Luis Gutierrez(host), Al Heltman, Pablo Lancella, Bob Muraro, Bob Radziewicz, and Brian van Bower

• 1996 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  The wine looks Light gold colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like and Lemon. The body is Light. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Short. Infinitesimal bubbles. Pablo, David, and I thought it an off bottle.Al's Champagne.

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• 2007 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  The wine looks Pink colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like and Strawberry. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Juicy texture. The wine finishes Medium. Alvaro's Champagne.

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• 1998 Fattoria San Lorenzo Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva Vigna delle Oche 90 Points

  Italy, Marche, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico

  9 years on lees in stainless and concrete. Floral, lemon and apple. Mineral and acidic. Honey, acacia, and mint. Geoff's wine.

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• 2003 Marcassin Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard 95 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Light greenish gold. Orange blossom, crushed rocks, and honeysuckle. Great minerality. David's wine.

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• 2002 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

  Pale, green tinged color. Aromas of crushed stone and lime. Classic Chablis chalk. Pablo's wine.

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• 1982 Château Léoville Las Cases 96 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  Lead pencil, cassis, and cedar. Elegant and seems in it's prime. Luis' wine. WOTN of the Bordeaux.

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• 1989 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Smoky chocolate, cassis aromas, with California like Oak notes. Pablo's wine

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• 1990 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Sweet nose of cassis, spring flowers, and wet rocks. Al's wine.

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• 2001 Antinori Solaia 95 Points

  Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

  Blackcurrant, tobacco, tar, and graphite. Noble austerity =.to the best Bordeaux. Bob R's wine.

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• 2003 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret des Sabon 95 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Mark's wine(me). Wine has evolved beautifully over the last 6 years. It was balanced and ephemeral enough to be mistaken for a Pinot by several.The first of 4 Chateauneuf, and the most aromatic(excepting the pronounced brett in the Beaucastel). Violer color, great palate and lingering finish. I had been reluctant to try this because it was so tight and unforthcoming 6 years ago.Glad I did.

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• 2001 Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve Sixtine 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre. Rich full bodied CdP. Alvaro'svwine.

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• 2001 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and 5% Cinsault. Figs, raspberry, forest floor notes. Brian's wine.

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• 1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Sweet pronounced Brett. Hickory, meat, Asian spices, black cherries and blackberries. Bob M's wine.

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• 1988 Château d'Yquem 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Orange marmalade, apricots, and honey. A long finish. Luis' wine.

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