KW Epic tasting/ mens best bottle

2008 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley 94 Points

USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
young , rich.
lovely mouthfeel. big but rich, nice balance
I guessed it was late 90s syrah - way off.

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2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia 94 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

tasted blind.
young appearance. nose of typical cab aromas and fresh cut grass
HUGE in the mouth.
Interestingly, this faded in glass somewhat quickly. Still - great, 3rd/6
I guessed it was a 2003 Napa cab

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1997 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points

Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
mild bricking. lots of fruit on nose, dried leaves
sharp on palate - high acidity but not unpleasant. A bit thin
Long finish.
I guessed it was a 1998 American Pinot

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1997 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret 89 Points

USA, California, North Coast, Napa / Sonoma

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
young
Darker fruit but somewhat closed
balanced on palate, some age.
I guessed it was a 2000 bordeaux

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1990 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 85 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

Tasted blind
blind notes - Thin in glass and on nose - lots of funk.
Some acidity mildly harsh. oxidized quite a bit, but still enjoyable.
Faded quickly.
I guessed it was an old cab, 1980's
This is done (dunn) - perhaps a somewhat flawed bottle

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2008 Cayuse Syrah Bionic Frog 98 Points

USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
young appearance, dark purple
aromas of cola, forest floor, lighter fruit
Fills up the mouth - "WOW" amazing texture, fruit and fine tannins. Long finish.
I guessed it was a high-end aussie 2005 Shiraz

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1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

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

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
Thin in the glass, bricking
Nose was complete funk. barnyard
Beautiful on the palate - smooth, integrated tannins, mixture of dried fruit and herbs
I guessed it was 1980s Burgundy

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2009 Audelssa Estate Winery Malbec Estate Mountain Terraces 93 Points

USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
young appearance, dark
big, rich nose with aromas of white chocolate
Big, thick, rich on palate. very young but lots to like
I guessed it was a 2010 napa cab

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1995 Château Haut-Brion 92 Points

France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
Older - some bricking. closed, not much interesting on nose
Thin on palate, better with time.
I guessed it was older/ french

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1997 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
younger, little bricking
Nose is rather closed.
Smooth, balanced on palate - very pleasant
I guessed it was 1990s cab

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1986 Château Margaux 91 Points

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
older appearance, thinner on edge
Dankish, herbal nose
lovely on palate with herbs, dried leaves and fruit
I guessed it was an early 90s bordeau

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2006 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Rockaway 98 Points

USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

tasted blind amongst 7 other top wines including Lafite and two vintages of Penfolds Grange.
Blind notes:
young. aromas all over the map. HUGE in the mouth but in perfect balance and harmony, soft tannins go on forever.
I guessed this was a young bordeaux blend.
I think this is just in a perfect spot right now.

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2010 Château Léoville Barton 97 Points

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

Rated /6 in flight. Blind notes:
Dark, rich, decadent. young wine, beautiful fruit, HUGE on palate but great balance. Long finish. Young cab/blend

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2001 Penfolds Grange 96 Points

Australia, South Australia

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1994 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva 93 Points

Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

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1997 Penfolds Grange 93 Points

Australia, South Australia

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1990 Château Lafite Rothschild 92 Points

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

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1987 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 89 Points

USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

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