January BYOB Event - January 20th, 2007

Belo and Margaret Shelton's Home
Tasted Saturday, January 20, 2007 by HurrahSyrah with 802 views

Flight 1 - Champagne (2 Notes)

  • 1989 Henriot Champagne Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut 89 Points

    France, Champagne

    This champagne featured a dark golden color with plenty of flavors of yeast and lemon coming forth. There was a distinct off putting flavor profile on the finish preventing me from fully enjoying this bottling. If I had to describe it, I can only simply say it tasted... dirty? Storage conditions are questionable. HS89

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  • 1999 Pierre Morlet Champagne Premier Cru Brut Millésimé 94 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    This champagne came off lighter in color showing a nice straw yellow hue. On the palate, nice yeasty flavors were evident with citrus and apple notes coming afterwards. Very nice and balanced bottle of bubbly with great acidity. Went well with the tuna tartare cucumber cup and the lox appetizers. HS94

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Flight 2 - Whites (2 Notes)

  • 2006 Mollydooker Verdelho The Violinist 90 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    This verdelho had a light straw color and on the nose reminded me of a sauvignon blanc with citrus and tropical flavors being quite prominent. On the palate, this wine coated my mouth with flavors of apples, pears, and marshmallow (I know that sounds weird, but this wine stuck out for that very reason). A fun white and definitely a great value at $13.99. HS90

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  • 2004 Ramey Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    This chardonnay exhibited a rich golden yellow color. On the palate, concentrated fruit flavors were prominet with lemon, apples, and pear being the main players with the oak rearing its head into the profile followed with a nice, clean buttery finish with hints of floral characteristics. Certainly enjoyable and I look forward to trying another in a year or two to see what some bottle age can do to this. HS92

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Flight 3 - Reds (9 Notes)

  • 2002 Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Catherine 95 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    This wine received the most buzz from those that had arrived earlier than me... so I had high expectations which were met. This pinot exhibited a bright ruby color with a nose of black cherries and ripe raspberries with hints of blueberries and anise. On the palate, flavors of black raspberries and cherries led the way leading to an earthy midpalate that continued to the finish that had hints of mushrooms. Smooth tannins provide a nice silky mouthfeel add to this wines depth. WOW! HS95

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  • 2005 Joel Gott Zinfandel California 85 Points

    USA, California

    Ummm... ranks a little bit above the Rosenblum Vintner's Cuvee I had a while back... but not by much. Sweet raspberry flavors with light tannins but a truncated finish. No complexity here. HS85

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  • 2004 Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 87 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Having already tasted this on numerous occasion, I got a quick taste to see how this particular bottling was showing. Still a great QPR, showing dark berry flavors with a hint of oak and earth. Nice smooth tannins. HS87

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  • 1997 Jones Family Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    I was told that this was double decanted. This cabernet came off with flavors of black cherries, blackberries, and mocha with smooth tannins and a nice lingering finish. Showed some restraint and definitely not an in-your-face cabernet. Nice, subtle and complex. HS93

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  • 2000 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    This cabernet showed big, bold flavors of plums and black cherries with hints of cinnamon and vanilla in the finish. The oak played a huge role in the flavor profile in the beginning but with time in the glass gave way to the other flavors. Nice firm tannins. HS92

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  • 2003 Turley Zinfandel Moore "Earthquake" Vineyard 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    My first Turley. This zinfandel was quite over the top with a syrupy mouthfeel filled with flavors of raspberries and plums being the prominent players. Enjoyable... but I don't get all the hype. HS89

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  • 2005 Glaetzer Godolphin 94 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    Decanted for 6 hours. This wine exhibited a rich dark purple color with a wonderul nose filled with scents of blueberries, blackberries, and plums with hints of earth, bacon fat, and violets. On the palate, rich flavors of blueberries, chocolate, and spice were quickly followed with hints of vanilla leading to a nice lengthy finish that provided the same lingering flavors. A well made wine and thoroughly enjoyable. HS94

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  • 2004 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle 93 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley

    Decanted for 3 hours with a vigourous shaking prior to throwing into the decanter. This shiraz showed a rich dark purple color throughout. On the nose, huge aromas of blueberries and blackberries jumped out with hints of tar and violets. On the palate, this wine provided rich, powerful flavors of blueberries, blackberries, and black cherries with hints of spice and oak on the finish. Great potential, but a step below the 2003. HS93

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  • 2004 Kilikanoon Shiraz Covenant 92 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley

    Decanted for 3 hours with a vigourous shaking prior to throwing into the decanter. This shiraz showed a rich dark purple color throughout. On the nose, huge aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of oak and spice. On the palate, nice rich flavors of blueberries and blackberries led the way leading to a smooth fulfilling finish. Only a little step below the Oracle and starting to feel a better value is to be had with this wine. HS92

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Flight 4 - Dessert (1 Note)

  • 2003 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 94 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru

    This wine exhibited a rich golden color with a flavor profile of honey poached pears and vanilla with a nice rich finish. Delicious! Too bad I didn't have time to truly enjoy this as I only got a sample on my way out. HS94

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