Brown Bag Wine Dinner at Two Chefs

Tasted Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013 by markellen.foodies@gmail.com with 667 views

Introduction

ATTENDEES: GEOFF COONS, BARRY DIAMOND, MARK FRIEDMAN, AL HELTMAN, PABLO LANCELLA, BOB MURARO, JERRY PINNAS, JOHN RADENCICH, BOB RADZIEWICZ, AND BRIAN VAN BOWER

Flight 1 - CHAMPAGNE (1 Note)

Flight 2 - WHITES (3 Notes)

  • 2006 Mulderbosch Chardonnay 93 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Yellow gold colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Lemon, Orange, Peach, Vanilla, and Peach blossom. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Juicy texture. The wine finishes Long. Jerry's White. None of us could guess Stellenbosch, let alone South Africa. Mulderbosch is best known for it's world class Sauvignon Blanc.
    RECENT NEWS

    Terroir Capital, the California-based investment group focused on wine-related hospitality, recently purchased Mulderbosch Vineyards.
    The Terroir team is headed by American Charles Banks, former partner in cult California Cabernet producer Screaming Eagle. The freshly inked deal closed in June.

    The Mulderbosch production team will remain in place under the new ownership, whilst Terroir plans to bring some fresh perspectives and new approaches to the brand. Adam Mason along with consultation from Andy Erickson, the winemaker for Screaming Eagle and other blue chip California estates, will lead the winemaking team, beginning with the 2011 vintage.

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  • 2008 Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône Blanc 91 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Blonde colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Peach, and Honeysuckle. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium. Al's White.

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  • 2005 de Ladoucette Pouilly-Fumé Baron de L 92 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé

    (6/25/2013)

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    6/25/2013 - MOUTON45 LIKES THIS WINE: 92 Points
    Took my last bottle to my wine group's dinner at Two Chefs. This bottle showed as well as previous. Intriguing nose of peaches. Nice combination of citrus, minerals and herbs. A winner. Bob's wine and NOTE!

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Flight 3 - REDS (8 Notes)

  • 2005 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Moccagatta 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Ruby colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Strawberry, Blackberry, and Rose. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Satin-like texture. The wine finishes Long. John's Red. Delicious, one of my favorites of the night. I IDed it as Barbaresco!

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  • 2001 Dominus Estate 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Blueberry, Black currant (cassis), and Cedar. The body is Full. The wine has Polished texture. The wine finishes Long. Surprisingly NO BRETT(my 96's tasted like HSh). Brian's Red.

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  • 2003 Bodega Viña Mambrilla Ribera del Duero Alidis Exprésion 89 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Blackberry, Raspberry, and Vanilla. The body is Light/Medium. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium. Barry's Red.

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  • 2000 Château La Conseillante 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Blueberry, Stoniness, Cedar, and Eucalyptus. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Polished texture. The wine finishes Long. Bob M's wine.

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  • 1995 Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Tradition 89 Points

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

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Mineral, and Smokey Bacon. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium. Pablo's Red.

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  • 1995 Joseph Phelps Insignia 94 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Garnet colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), Cedar, and Violet. The body is Full. The wine has Bright texture. The wine finishes Long. Al's Insignia. thank You Al!!!

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  • 2004 Pax Syrah Cuvée Keltie 93 Points

    USA, California, North Coast

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Blueberry, and Black Pepper. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Polished texture. The wine finishes Long. Jerry's Red.

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  • 2005 DeLille Cellars D2 94 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Purple colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Blackberry, Black currant (cassis), Espresso, and Violet. The body is Medium/Full. The wine has Satin-like texture. The wine finishes Long. Bob R's Red. I have the Chaleur's Red and White, but not the D2. I love their wines, and they are representative of the quality and value East of The Cascades!

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Flight 4 - PORT (1 Note)

  • 1985 Graham Porto Vintage 94 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    (6/25/2013)

    The wine looks Tawny colored. The legs are Slow. It smells like Espresso, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Walnut, and Butterscotch. The body is Full. The wine has Bright texture. The wine finishes Long. Barry's Port.

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Closing

A great dinner, SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!

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