Winter 2012 Wine Dinner

SA - TX
Tasted Monday, February 20, 2012 by VinoDiver with 400 views

Flight 1 - Champagne Starter (2 Notes)

Flight 2 - French Onion Soup Course (4 Notes)

  • 2004 Shafer Relentless

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Two Hands Angels Share (5)[4]
    2008 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah (3)[2]
    2006 Rhys Syrah (2)[1]
    2004 Shafer Relentless (0)[3]

    Quick Notes:
    All of these were run through a Vinturi and left to sit in glasses about an hour before service.
    The Rhys was really outstanding and to be honest I expected to have it place 3rd in that lineup as I love the Carlisle and Shafer, but it was indeed my favorite. Well made and drinking beautifully.
    I’ve tasted the Carlisle and Shafer again day 2 and 3 as there were leftovers and these continue to improve.. just stunning wines in my opinion.

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  • 2006 Rhys Alesia Syrah Fairview Ranch

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Two Hands Angels Share (5)[4]
    2008 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah (3)[2]
    2006 Rhys Syrah (2)[1]
    2004 Shafer Relentless (0)[3]

    Quick Notes:
    All of these were run through a Vinturi and left to sit in glasses about an hour before service.
    The Rhys was really outstanding and to be honest I expected to have it place 3rd in that lineup as I love the Carlisle and Shafer, but it was indeed my favorite. Well made and drinking beautifully.
    I’ve tasted the Carlisle and Shafer again day 2 and 3 as there were leftovers and these continue to improve.. just stunning wines in my opinion.

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  • 2008 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Two Hands Angels Share (5)[4]
    2008 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah (3)[2]
    2006 Rhys Syrah (2)[1]
    2004 Shafer Relentless (0)[3]

    Quick Notes:
    All of these were run through a Vinturi and left to sit in glasses about an hour before service.
    The Rhys was really outstanding and to be honest I expected to have it place 3rd in that lineup as I love the Carlisle and Shafer, but it was indeed my favorite. Well made and drinking beautifully.
    I’ve tasted the Carlisle and Shafer again day 2 and 3 as there were leftovers and these continue to improve.. just stunning wines in my opinion.

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  • 2006 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Two Hands Angels Share (5)[4]
    2008 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah (3)[2]
    2006 Rhys Syrah (2)[1]
    2004 Shafer Relentless (0)[3]

    Quick Notes:
    All of these were run through a Vinturi and left to sit in glasses about an hour before service.
    The Rhys was really outstanding and to be honest I expected to have it place 3rd in that lineup as I love the Carlisle and Shafer, but it was indeed my favorite. Well made and drinking beautifully.
    I’ve tasted the Carlisle and Shafer again day 2 and 3 as there were leftovers and these continue to improve.. just stunning wines in my opinion.

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Flight 3 - Main Course (4 Notes)

Bacon Tenderloin W/ Mushroom Sauce
Roasted winter vegetables
Roasted Baby Bok Choy

  • 2006 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Paradigm Cabernet (4)[1]
    2006 Rivers Marie Cabernet (4)[2]
    2008 Stefania Cabernet – Harvest Moon Vineyard (2)[3]
    2006 Karl Lawrence Cabernet (0)[4]

    Quick Notes:
    These were all run through a Vinturi and into decanters for a 4 hour decant.
    When votes were taken several people wanted to vote more than one their favorite and on any given night this list could look totally different as the wines were just wonderful. This was my first Stefania and it more than held its own. I expected our guests to pick the RM as their favorite and it tied for 1st. It was a nice surprise to have Paradigm right there with it as in my opinion this is one of the most well made, least talked about cabernets in Napa (and it was outstanding and my 1st place wine).
    I tasted the Karl Lawrence on day 2 and it was just as good as day 1.

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  • 2006 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Paradigm Cabernet (4)[1]
    2006 Rivers Marie Cabernet (4)[2]
    2008 Stefania Cabernet – Harvest Moon Vineyard (2)[3]
    2006 Karl Lawrence Cabernet (0)[4]

    Quick Notes:
    These were all run through a Vinturi and into decanters for a 4 hour decant.
    When votes were taken several people wanted to vote more than one their favorite and on any given night this list could look totally different as the wines were just wonderful. This was my first Stefania and it more than held its own. I expected our guests to pick the RM as their favorite and it tied for 1st. It was a nice surprise to have Paradigm right there with it as in my opinion this is one of the most well made, least talked about cabernets in Napa (and it was outstanding and my 1st place wine).
    I tasted the Karl Lawrence on day 2 and it was just as good as day 1.

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  • 2008 Stefania Cabernet Sauvignon Special Reserve Harvest Moon Santa Cruz Mountains

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Paradigm Cabernet (4)[1]
    2006 Rivers Marie Cabernet (4)[2]
    2008 Stefania Cabernet – Harvest Moon Vineyard (2)[3]
    2006 Karl Lawrence Cabernet (0)[4]

    Quick Notes:
    These were all run through a Vinturi and into decanters for a 4 hour decant.
    When votes were taken several people wanted to vote more than one their favorite and on any given night this list could look totally different as the wines were just wonderful. This was my first Stefania and it more than held its own. I expected our guests to pick the RM as their favorite and it tied for 1st. It was a nice surprise to have Paradigm right there with it as in my opinion this is one of the most well made, least talked about cabernets in Napa (and it was outstanding and my 1st place wine).
    I tasted the Karl Lawrence on day 2 and it was just as good as day 1.

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  • 2006 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Paradigm Cabernet (4)[1]
    2006 Rivers Marie Cabernet (4)[2]
    2008 Stefania Cabernet – Harvest Moon Vineyard (2)[3]
    2006 Karl Lawrence Cabernet (0)[4]

    Quick Notes:
    These were all run through a Vinturi and into decanters for a 4 hour decant.
    When votes were taken several people wanted to vote more than one their favorite and on any given night this list could look totally different as the wines were just wonderful. This was my first Stefania and it more than held its own. I expected our guests to pick the RM as their favorite and it tied for 1st. It was a nice surprise to have Paradigm right there with it as in my opinion this is one of the most well made, least talked about cabernets in Napa (and it was outstanding and my 1st place wine).
    I tasted the Karl Lawrence on day 2 and it was just as good as day 1.

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Flight 4 - Desert (4 Notes)

Chocolate Raspberry Torte with Port wine Grenache

  • 2006 Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Outpost Zinfandel (4) [1]
    2003 Scherrer ‘Old & Mature Vines’ Zinfandel (3) [3]
    2005 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel (2) [4]
    2009 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel (1) [2]

    Quick Notes:
    The bottles were popped and left to breath for about 3-4 hours before service. I was again pleasantly surprised by the Outpost. My last bottle was a white, hot, mess. This was everything that Outpost is capable of, just beautiful Howell Mountain fruit.
    The Carlisle even after 5 hours was still improving and I was able to save a little to try on day 2. Wow!!! It is really good stuff. I’d sit on this for a few years if you have any.

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  • 2005 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Outpost Zinfandel (4) [1]
    2003 Scherrer ‘Old & Mature Vines’ Zinfandel (3) [3]
    2005 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel (2) [4]
    2009 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel (1) [2]

    Quick Notes:
    The bottles were popped and left to breath for about 3-4 hours before service. I was again pleasantly surprised by the Outpost. My last bottle was a white, hot, mess. This was everything that Outpost is capable of, just beautiful Howell Mountain fruit.
    The Carlisle even after 5 hours was still improving and I was able to save a little to try on day 2. Wow!!! It is really good stuff. I’d sit on this for a few years if you have any.

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  • 2003 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Old and Mature Vines Scherrer Vineyard Alexander Valley

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Outpost Zinfandel (4) [1]
    2003 Scherrer ‘Old & Mature Vines’ Zinfandel (3) [3]
    2005 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel (2) [4]
    2009 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel (1) [2]

    Quick Notes:
    The bottles were popped and left to breath for about 3-4 hours before service. I was again pleasantly surprised by the Outpost. My last bottle was a white, hot, mess. This was everything that Outpost is capable of, just beautiful Howell Mountain fruit.
    The Carlisle even after 5 hours was still improving and I was able to save a little to try on day 2. Wow!!! It is really good stuff. I’d sit on this for a few years if you have any.

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  • 2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Papera Ranch

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    2012 Winter Wine Dinner: Number in () is number of favorite votes by guests. Number in [] is my ranking from 1(favorite) to 4. All wines were outstanding and this was very much splitting hairs.

    2006 Outpost Zinfandel (4) [1]
    2003 Scherrer ‘Old & Mature Vines’ Zinfandel (3) [3]
    2005 Turley Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel (2) [4]
    2009 Carlisle Papera Ranch Zinfandel (1) [2]

    Quick Notes:
    The bottles were popped and left to breath for about 3-4 hours before service. I was again pleasantly surprised by the Outpost. My last bottle was a white, hot, mess. This was everything that Outpost is capable of, just beautiful Howell Mountain fruit.
    The Carlisle even after 5 hours was still improving and I was able to save a little to try on day 2. Wow!!! It is really good stuff. I’d sit on this for a few years if you have any.

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