German Reislings and Washington Cabs at Moline's

Dinner with Robert/Louie/Joe at Robert's house

• 2002 Lucashof Forster Pechstein Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Pfalz

  A nice start to the evening. On the low end of the sweetness range for an Spatlese but nice structure and good finish.

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• 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  WOW, what a change from the Spatlese. Thick and rich in the glass. Turning a darker shade of gold already. Flavors tended towards rich fruits such as peaches. Amazingly complex flavors and long finish.

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• 2003 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  great, but in a completely different way than the '01. Noticibly lighter color, more citrus on the nose and palate

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• 2003 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Interesting follow-up. Had almost a carbonated ginger ale lightness to it. Light color in the glass. Sweeter, lighter and sharper on the palate. A clean short finish, not a lingerer. Karen and Carrie both agreed this was their favorite of the two Spatlese

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• 2001 Forgeron Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  First in the Cab flight, had the tough job of following the Reislings. Lots of tannins, somewhat bitter, least favorite of the cabs

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• 2001 Ross Andrew Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  a real surprise. Great concentration and weight, brooding, rich dark fruit.

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• 1998 Andrew Will Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Hills Vineyard

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  extra bottle age noticable after the two 01's. Lighter red fruit flavors, cherry and raspberry, spice. More subtle elegence than fruit bomb.
  
  Purchased from winebid, so apparently lucky it wasn't cooked like some others.

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• 2001 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  Very young and strong. bracing acidity and tannins. Needs more time but may turn into something special.

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• 2001 Andrew Will Cabernet Sauvignon Seven Hills Vineyard

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

  memory fading fast at this point. Again, noticibly more balanced and approachable than the Woodward Canyon at this early point in their lives.

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• 1976 Château de Rayne-Vigneau Flawed

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Corked - damn

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