Spectrum Wine Auctions @ San Diego Wine Storage Solana Beach
Tasted Wednesday, July 30, 2014 by f22nickell with 538 views
I just booked a work trip to Southern California TRACON in San Diego when I got the email from Spectrum wine auction for this fabulous tasting opportunity in San Diego that (luckily) coincided with my trip. So, for $25, I was able to taste the following highly-rated, expensive wines.
One champagne, one Riesling, and one cult California Chardonnay ... The Alsace Riesling was my favorite, hands down.
Two Grand Crus, a 1er, and a village wine... The village was easily my favorite.
Two Sonoma County and one Oregon. The Aubert was my favorite.
A CDP, a Brunello, and a northern Rhone. Hands down the Cote Rotie was my favorite, and WOTN for the tasting.
A Washington Red Mountain Ice Wine and an Aussie Sticky. Sadly, I enjoyed the $10 Aussie sticky more than everything at the tasting save the Delas Cote Rotie and the Alsace Riesling.
All in all, I was disappointed with 90% of the offering. Just goes to show you that expensive, highly-sought-after wines don't necessarily translate into "good" wines for your palate.
1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
France, Champagne
Again ... I just don't "get" champagne ... I enjoyed it just fine, but I couldn't tell you the difference between this bottle and a dime-store sparkler.
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1999 Trimbach Riesling Clos Ste. Hune 92 Points
France, Alsace
Clear golden yellow color. Aromas of petrol, minerals, limestone, yellow apples, honey. Silk smooth acids on the palette with hints of lemon, and yellow apples. Full bodied wine with a smooth texture and a long finish. I really enjoyed this one.
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2009 Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Salted caramel and butterscotch on the nose with dried apricots and pear. Tropical fruit on the palate with good weight, richness and density. Well balanced and all in harmony. Subtle caramel over dried apricot and yellow apple skin. Not my thing, this what-I-call "California caramel" style of wine.
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