Wine Tasting Weekend

My Place - Washington, DC
Tasted Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Sunday, June 8, 2014 by isaacjamesbaker with 475 views

Flight 1 - New Arrivals from Weygandt Wines (5 Notes)

As always, a good selection of wines at Weygandt. The new Hungarian selections from Sauska are a lot of fun.

Flight 2 - Some Whites and Bubbles (13 Notes)

All samples except the Vergnon.

  • 2013 Domaine du Tariquet Chardonnay Côtes de Gascogne 87 Points

    France, Southwest France, Gascony, Côtes de Gascogne

    (6/7/2014)

    Medium gold colored. Bright on the nose, with margarita-like combination of salt and lime, also some sweet white flowers and orange zest. Bright, zippy acid, the buttery-creamy elements are very subtle. Green melon, green apple and lime fruit, all of it crunchy and tangy. Begs for shellfish and a patio overlooking the sea.

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  • 2012 Christophe Cordier Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Viré-Clessé

    (6/7/2014)

    Aromas of golden pear and peach, also nutty, floral. Creamy, honeyed texture, some pear and baked apple, peaches and honey. Slight mineral tones. Easy-drinking, tangy acid, but also rich (aged in 10% new French oak). Rides that Chardonnay middle ground very well.

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  • 2013 Edna Valley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 87 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County

    (6/7/2014)

    On the nose: papaya, wildflowers, melon and honey. Creamy, rich, fruity with cantaloupe, melon and honey accented by some white pepper and spice. Fleshy but tangy and impressive for the price.

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  • 2012 Robert Oatley Chardonnay Signature 88 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    (6/8/2014)

    Nose of lemon curd, daisies, honeycomb, lime, rushing river rocks. On the palate, this is crisp, clean and tangy, only 13% alcohol. The apricot, green apple and lime play well together, and I enjoy the floral, perfumed aspects. Unassuming, lovely stuff, especially for the price.

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  • 2012 Robert Oatley Chardonnay Wild Oats 87 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Mudgee

    (6/8/2014)

    Aromas of apricot, lemon and orange peel. Creamy, buttery, but lively with acid, grapefruit peel, minerals, lots of tangy lemons. I get some papaya, apricot jam and sweet honey, nervy acid and minerals balance it out. Great value for the money.

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  • 2013 Robert Oatley Riesling Signature Series 88 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Great Southern

    (6/8/2014)

    Light yellow color. Lots of white peach, green pear and lime, some honey and lime, minerals. Tangy acid on the palate, but not austere, with a wonderfully creamy texture. Apricot, green apples and lime juice, all fresh and lively, along with honeyed tea and chalk accents. Crisp, lively, an impressive Aussie Riesling.

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  • 2012 Michel & Stéphane Ogier Viognier de Rosine 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes

    (6/7/2014)

    Light cold color. Smells like a tropical fruit stand, with papaya, all sorts of melon and nectarine, sweet flowers and honeyed note. A deep aromatic plunge. Medium bodied, medium acid, a creamy-honeyed mouthfeel. Love the complex flavors of honeydew, papaya, orange slices mixed with lychee nut, nougat and honeycomb. Some mineral and floral potpourri notes as well. I’m interested in cellaring this for three or four years, maybe more.

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  • NV J.L. Vergnon Champagne Grand Cru Conversation Blanc de Blancs 91 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    (6/7/2014)

    This wine wows again. Such cut and minerals combined with toasted bread and orchard fruit. Wow.

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  • NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Réserve 88 Points

    France, Champagne

    (6/8/2014)

    Light gold color. Golden and green apples on the nose, mixing with sweet flowers. Orange peel, apricot and grapefruit on a medium-bodied frame with fine bubbles. Fresh acid, not super tangy or aggressive, but not soft either. Grapefruit, apricot, golden apples, some sea salt and toasted baguette. Fresh, playful, not the deepest Champagne but good quality stuff.

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  • NV Bolla Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Extra Dry 85 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

    (6/8/2014)

    Pale straw color. Aromas of white peach, fresh grapefruit and sugar cane. Dry, tingling bubbles, with green apple and some lychee nut flavors. Fun, easy-drinking, but not a ton of cut or complexity. 11% alcohol.

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  • 2013 Banfi Piemonte Brachetto d'Acqui Rosa Regale 85 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

    (6/8/2014)

    A vibrant almost neon cherry color. Smells of watermelon candies, roses and sweet raspberry pie filling. Juicy and sweet on the palate, but not cloying, and it actually presents itself well on the palate. Full of attractive cherry cheesecake topping, raspberry jam and sweet rose flavors. Simple, sweet, pleasurable. 7% alcohol. The casual wine drinking ladies at the tasting absolutely loved this.

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  • NV Bolla Sparkling Rosé Extra Dry 85 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Veneto IGT

    (6/8/2014)

    Pale salmon color. Aromas of white cherries, strawberries and lemon peel. Crisp and floral, with watermelon and honeyed notes. Light, creamy and refreshing. 11.5% alcohol.

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  • NV Cantine Riondo Prosecco R37 Demi Sec 84 Points

    Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco

    (6/8/2014)

    Smells of flowers, lychee and candied citrus peel. Sweet and creamy on the palate, lacking in precise acid, with honey, peach and mango nectar, and some sweet flowers. 10% alcohol.

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Flight 3 - Reds (5 Notes)

  • 2002 Domaine de Montpezat Vin de Pays d'Oc Prestige 86 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc

    (6/7/2014)

    Nose of black olives, seared meat, olive brine sauce, pepper and soy on top of currant jam. Fine tannins, medium acid, flavors of ripe and baked fruit slathered in meat and pepper sauce. Briny, and I also get a flavor that reminds me of baked beans, as strange as they may sound. Not tired, but not vibrant either. A weird wine, but I can’t help but like it. 60% Cab, 40% Syrah.

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  • 2011 Robert Oatley Shiraz Wild Oats 86 Points

    Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Mudgee

    (6/7/2014)

    Bright cherry colored. Smells of raspberries and spice tea, some tobacco. Fresh and juicy on the palate, surprisingly tangy, with flavors of roses and clove accenting the red berry fruit. Surprisingly pleasant, especially for the price.

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  • 2012 Robert Oatley Shiraz Signature Series 87 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    (6/8/2014)

    Dark purple color. Aromas of black cherries, plums, sweet vanilla and earth. Open on the palate, with a stylish, juicy approach. Blackberries and black cherry jam mixes in with cinnamon and teriyaki notes. Fleshy but not overripe or hot.

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  • 2011 Trapiche Malbec Broquel 88 Points

    Argentina, Mendoza

    (6/8/2014)

    Smoky on the nose, spice and chestnut on top of gushing plums. Fresh acid and firm tannic structure provides backbone, but the mouthfeel is pure velvet. Plummy, dark berry-driven with loads of smoke, earth, cola, cedar and spices. Aged 15 months in 100% new French and American oak. For $15, this is a reliably awesome wine. Popular with pretty much everyone in the tasting group.

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  • 2012 Robert Oatley Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River 88 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    (6/8/2014)

    Medium ruby color. Spicy aromas mix with blueberry, vanilla and loamy soil. Firm tannins, smooth acid, a plush mouthfeel. Tangy black currants and juicy blueberries are backed up by notes of mocha, charcoal, cigar smoke and eucalyptus. Drinking well now but could hold for a few years. Very good for the price.

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