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Tasted Sunday, January 16, 2011 by Zweder with 578 views
Introduction
My notes are in the order of the wine list and not in the order of tasting.
I started with the bubbles, then the whites and finally the reds.
@ PA
Tasted Sunday, January 16, 2011 by Zweder with 578 views
My notes are in the order of the wine list and not in the order of tasting.
I started with the bubbles, then the whites and finally the reds.
NV Beaumet Champagne Cuvée Brut 86 Points
France, Champagne
Apples. Ok acidity. Crispy. Some minerals. Ok basic Champagne.
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2009 Cumulus Rolling Sparkling Pinot Grigio Chardonnay 84 Points
Australia, New South Wales, Central Ranges, Orange
Very fruity with apple, melon and some sweet impressions.
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2009 Domaine Fernand Engel Crémant d'Alsace Chardonnay Brut 86 Points
France, Alsace, Crémant d'Alsace
Very tasty. Soft mousse. Different citrus fruits. Good acidity. Pleasant surprise.
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NV Domaine Roger Luquet Crémant de Bourgogne 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Crémant de Bourgogne
Pleasant yeasty bouquet. On the palate a little one dimensional. Ok citrus. Basic bubble.
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NV Weingut R & A Pfaffl Grüner Veltliner Brut 86 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Weinviertel
Dry and spicy (e.g. pepper) citrus and apples. Pleasant and refreshing.
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2010 Bacalhoa Azeitão JP Azeitão Setúbal 81 Points
Portugal, Península de Setúbal, Azeitão
A dry white made of 60% Moscatel de Setubal and 40% Fernão Pires. The result is a refreshing and crispy Muscat tasting terrace wine.
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2009 Bacalhoa Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal Catarina Branco 87 Points
Portugal, Península de Setúbal, Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
Citrus, pineapple, some minerals and butter. Pleasant dose of oak (4½ month new French), and the fruit can handle it.
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2010 Bacalhoa Azeitão JP 79 Points
Portugal, Península de Setúbal, Azeitão
Cherries and some yoghurt in the bouquet. Very primary cherry fruits on the palate. One dimensional. For drinking young.
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2009 Bacalhoa Vinho Regional Alentejano Santa Fé de Arraiolos 79 Points
Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Warm cherries. Candy acidity. Probably a refreshing red on a hot Portuguese day to accompany an easy meal. Nothing special.
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2007 Bacalhoa Tinto da Ânfora 83 Points
Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Some oak, cherries, plums, ok tannin and acidity. Above average. Can age for 2 - 3 years.
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2006 Bacalhoa Tinto da Ânfora Grande Escolha 87 Points
Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Dark fruits and a firm dose of ok oak. Firm amount of bitterness and tannin. Lacks finesse at this moment. Give it another 3 - 5 years to soften a bit. 87+?
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2006 Bacalhoa Cabernet Sauvignon Quinta da Bacalhôa 85 Points
Portugal, Península de Setúbal, Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
Special. Red as well as black fruits. Some spices. Firm, but soft tannin. Unfortunately also some dairy impressions. This should age well for another 5+ years and I have 1 bottle. Not sure if I should look forward to it.
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2005 Quinta da Romaneira Douro "R" 84 Points
Portugal, Douro
Unoaked. Approachable easy going wine. Full bodied. Black fruits like plums, cherries and blackberries. Ready now and can last a few more years.
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2005 Quinta da Romaneira Douro 89 Points
Portugal, Douro
Dark forest fruits in the bouquet as well as the taste. Luxurious toasted (French) oak. Some spiciness. Tasty and elegant with a long finish. Still youthful. 89+
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2006 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Flowers in the bouquet. Red and black fruits e.g. plums. Firm tannin. Elegant style, but nevertheless this can last many years.
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2006 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Cannubi 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A little more firm tannin compared to the Villero. Same elegant style with flowers in the bouquet.
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2005 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Compared to the Villero and Cannubi, the Busia has the most earthy aromas. Also flowers (roses), spices, dark cherries and tar. A lot of dry and sticky tannin. Same classical and elegant style as the earlier mentioned wines. Try again in 2016.
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2004 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Riserva Bussia 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
The Bussia Riserva is the most complex wine of the four I tasted of this domain. Full bodied and complex. Earthy, roses, tar, cherries etc. A lot of good and firm tannin, but also elegant and supple. Will improve over the next 8 - 10 years. 91+
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2005 Silvio Grasso Barolo Pì Vigne 89 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Fruity and elegant Barolo. Red as well as black forest fruits and some spiciness. Soft and round tannin. Refined wine. Can use another 4 - 5+ years of cellaring.
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2005 Silvio Grasso Barolo Bricco Luciani 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
A somewhat sweet and fruity start with ripe red and black forest fruits. Pleasant soft and ripe tannin which offer a good bite. Complex and elegant Barolo style. Wait for another 5 - 7+ years. 90+
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2006 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 95 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
This is a great wine! Rustic, liquorice, black fruits, Eucalyptus etc. etc. Full bodied and a huge amount of tannin and bitterness. A mouth full of complex wine, which is still much too young. Try again in 2018 or later.
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2005 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Complex bouquet with liquorice, black fruits, herbs and vanilla from the oak. Same on the palate together with an enormous dose of good tannin and bitterness. Full bodied and compact wine. Wait another 6 - 8+ years.
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2006 M. Marengo Barolo Bricco delle Viole 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Beautiful combination of a rustic as well as elegant style. This was the most elegant one of the three wines I tasted of this domain. Beside all the Barolo characteristics the red fruits are dominant in this wine. Soft tannin structure. Wait 6+ years.
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2006 M. Marengo Barolo Brunate 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Even a better example yhan the Bricco Viole how to combine rusticity and elegance. Also in this wine the red berries are the most up front, but there are some black fruits as well. Herbs and all you can expect from a Barolo. Good tannin and drying in the finish. Needs another 6+ years.
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2006 M. Marengo Barolo Vecchie Vigne Brunate 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Great and rustic wine. The most impressive of the three I tasted of Mario Marengo. Liquorice, black fruits, red fruits, herbs and spices, tar etc. Very good juice and a firm dose of good tannin and bitterness. Complex, firm and refined at the same time. 94 for now and in the long run that is probably one or two points too low. Will be great to taste/drink this 8 - 10+ years from now.
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2010 Château du Trignon Marsanne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 85 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Cask sample. Soft and friendly. Candy fruits. Pear and Peach and some honey. Nice and dry.
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2010 Château du Trignon Roussanne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Cask sample. More aromatic than the Marsanne. More candy fruits as well. Full bodied and a long finish.
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2010 Château du Trignon Viognier Côtes du Rhône Le Bossu 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Cask sample. Aromatic. Spreading through the mouth. Ripe yellow tropical fruits like mango.
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2008 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Elegant and fresh style. Pleasant wine. Not extremely complex.
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2008 Domaine Duclaux (Famille Quiot) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Soft tropical fruits and vanilla in the bouquet. Full bodied, tropical fruits, oak and fresh acidity. All in good harmony. Long finish.
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2008 Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Rouge 83 Points
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
Very fruity and primary. Mainly red and black cherries. Little pepper as well. Round and friendly.
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2009 Jérôme Quiot Ventoux 82 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Ventoux
Very fruity. Cherries. Candy. Firm acidity.
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2010 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Ventoux 83 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Ventoux
Primary cherry fruits. Simple but pleasant.
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2006 Château du Trignon Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet 84 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages Sablet
Fruity wine with black as well as red berry fruits and some spices. The tannin gives the wine a firm bite. Not great, certainly ok.
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2007 Château du Trignon Vacqueyras Flawed
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras
Corked; opened another bottle.
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2007 Château du Trignon Vacqueyras 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras
A child of the vintage; full bodied, supple ripe black and red berry fruits, a lot of sweetness. Silky soft tannin. Still very open and lovely drinking.
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2006 Château du Trignon Gigondas 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Red as well as black fruits, some spices as well. Good amount of fresh acidity. The tannin is firm and offers a pleasant bite. Will improve with a few more years of ageing.
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2008 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A light weight but correct C9duP. No more specific notes.
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2006 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Exceptionnelle 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red and well as black fruits, medium to full bodied, good amount of acidity and tannin as well as some well dosed oak.
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2006 Domaine Duclaux (Famille Quiot) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expressive red fruit on the nose, some meat and spices as well. On the palate black as well as red fruits. Firm and good acidity and tannin. Good concentration. Really good wine which will improve the next 3 - 5+ years.
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2007 Jérôme Quiot Châteauneuf-du-Pape Nolandra 95 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Concentrated fruit juice. Herbs and spices. Full bodied and firm. Hidden tannin. Does not have the sweetness you would expect of this vintage and of a wine with such concentration. Difficult to score. 92 -95++ (I could not find any background information about this wine, except that the name Nolandra is a combination of the Two Quiot daughters Nolwenn and Alexandra and if I remember well, the grandmother gave them two special plots from where the grapes are harvested. If I find a correction or update I will put them in this TN as well.) I should try to lay a hand on a few bottles, because I would love to taste this some years from now.
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2009 Clos Saint Jean Vaucluse Les Calades 86 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vaucluse
A lot of red and black cherries as well as some spiciness. Good concentration. Pleasant harmony between acidity, soft tannin and a little sweetness. Very good basic wine.
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2008 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherries, herbs and spices and some licorice in the bouquet. Same on the palate. Ripe and soft tannin. Probably the most elegant Clos St. Jean I ever tasted. Modern style.
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2008 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Ripe black berry fruits and cherries. More full bodied than the basic wine. Sweeter as well. Silky soft tannin. Remarkable is that, in this stage, there is hardly any spiciness. The fruit is probably overruling it. Definitely a beautiful wine.
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2008 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina 94 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Deus ex Machina is definitely (again) the most beautiful wine of this domain. Black fruits, licorice, some mocha, a lot of good spiciness, good acidity and firm tannin. Very concentrated. Reminds me of the 2003 in its youth, but is just a little leaner.
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2009 Crane Lake Chardonnay 82 Points
USA, California
Some tropical fruits and citrus. Short finish. Ok product for the price.
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2008 Crane Lake White Zinfandel 78 Points
USA, California
Sweet start, some red forest fruits, soft bitterness. Short finish. Ok but nothing special. Agree with bskough.
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2008 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay Sonoma County 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
A lot of oak in the bouquet as well as the taste. Tropical fruits and ok citrus. Some sweetness as well. Full bodied, creamy and round. Very good qpr.
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2007 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Zinfandel Sonoma County 82 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Soft and round and mainly red, but also some black (soft cherry) fruits.
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2007 Ravenswood Zinfandel Lodi 86 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
A bit green in the start, but shortly after that dark fruits, some soft licorice. Full bodied.
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2006 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Vine Sonoma County 83 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Supple and easy and soft. Tasty but lacking depth. Some heat in the finish.
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2008 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Zinfandel Old Vines 83 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Soft. Overripe fruits. A little bit of chocolate. Too easy going.
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2006 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Concentrated wine. Ripe dark forest fruits. Supple. Firm amount of alcohol.
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2006 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Merlot Sonoma County 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Black berries, plums and cherries. Fruit forward. Soft tannin which have some bite. There is a slight dose of oak. Overall very supple and ok, but not exiting.
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2007 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Ripe cassis and black cherries, firm amount of sweetness and a pleasant dose of oak. Good balance between acidity, sweetness and bitterness. Soft tannin. Ready now and the next few years.
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2002 Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock Sonoma Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
This is a mouth full of wine! Black as well as red berry fruits. Firm amount of sweetness. Full bodied and concentrated. Firm dose of good oak. Soft tannin. Long finish. Well balanced wine. Ready now and the next few years. Not the best qpr.
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2008 Trapiche Pinot Noir 77 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Light bodied. Unpleasant acidity. At best some red currants and raspberries.
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2008 Trapiche Malbec Broquel 83 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Sweet start. Firm acidity and tannin. One dimensional. Not really bad, but I did not bother to make more notes.
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2007 Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyard Viña Adolfo Ahumada Villa Bastias 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Tupungato
A mouth full of wine. Very concentrated. Black cherries and some spiciness in the bouquet. On the palate black fruits and some licorice. Good balance between sweetness, acidity and tannin. Still quite youthful.
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2007 Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyard Viña Domingo F. Sarmiento 91 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, La Consulta
A mouth full of concentrated wine. Red as well as black berry fruits in the bouquet as well as the taste. Luxurious well dosed oak. More spiciness than the Ahumada. A great wine. Still very youthful.
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2007 Trapiche Malbec Single Vineyard Viña Fausto Orellana de Escobar 92 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, La Consulta
A mouth full of concentrated wine. This is the most beautiful and elegant of the three Single Vineyards I have tasted of Trapiche. Black as well as red berry fruits, well dosed luxurious oak, good spiciness. Beautiful balance between acidity, tannin, bitterness and a little sweetness. The least outspoken at the moment. Needs another 3+ years of ageing and can last several years longer.
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2009 Veramonte Pinot Noir Reserva 84 Points
Chile, Casablanca Valley
Ripe forest fruits and some strawberries. Good balance between acidity and sweetness. A little pleasant oak. Really a nice surprise.
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2009 Veramonte Carménère 84 Points
Chile, Casablanca Valley
Supple, medium to full bodied and some spiciness. Very acceptable wine.
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2007 Primus The Blend 87 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Apalta
Black fruits and some spiciness. A lot of sweetness and soft tannin. Full bodied and the best wine I tasted of this domain, but not really spectacular. Ready now and the next 3+ years.
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Riesling 84 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
A lot of citrus and also some yellow tropical fruits. Crispy. Good concentration. Good basic wine.
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2010 Marlborough Valley Wines Sauvignon Blanc Bishop's Leap 82 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Grasses in the bouquet. A lot of acidity. Crispy. Light bodied.
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 85 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Expressive bouquet with citrus and some tropical fruits. Same in the taste. Minerals as well. Tasteful. Medium bodied.
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 11 Cell Block 87 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Grasses, citrus, tropical fruits. Much more concentration than the basic wine. Also some sweetness. 87+
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 18 Snap Block 88 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Citrus and tropical fruits. Tasteful. Also elegance. Long finish. Very pleasant wine. 88+
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 21 Bell Block 89 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Citrus, tropical fruits and minerals. Enormously concentrated and tasteful. Long finish.
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Reserve 89 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Citrus, tropical fruits and minerals like flint stone. Some sweetness as well. Enormously concentrated and tasteful.
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2010 Saint Clair Family Estate Chardonnay 88 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Perfumed bouquet with pear, tropical flavors and some oak. Same on the palate together with soft citrus acidity. Long finish. Pleasant wine. Ready now and will improve over the next 2 years.
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2009 Saint Clair Family Estate Pinot Noir 83 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Very basic wine with Pinot Noir, mostly dark, forest fruits. Ok medium bodied wine, but more like 13 in a dozen.
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2009 Saint Clair Family Estate Pinot Noir Pioneer Block 5 Bull Block 86 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Omaka Valley
More full bodied than the basic wine. Ripe black forest fruits and cherries. Soft tannin. Ok, but not really special.
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2008 Domaine R. DuBois & Fils Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos des Argillières 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Red forest fruits. Très Bourgogne. Round and light bodied and a long finish. Give it another 3 - 4 years of cellaring.
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2008 Domaine R. DuBois & Fils Nuits St. Georges 86 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges
Red forest fruits. Ok Burgundy wine. Pleasant acidity. Not extremely complex.
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2008 Domaine R. DuBois & Fils Côte de Nuits Villages 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Nuits Villages
A little sweetness in the start. Pleasant Burgundy wine. The expected red forest fruits, but for the rest not extremely interesting.
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2008 Domaine R. DuBois & Fils Clos Vougeot 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Beautiful bouquet with strawberries and minerals. Same in the taste. Good complexity, but a light weight Burgundy wine. Nice wine.
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2006 Domaine Thenard Corton-Clos du Roi 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Complex and elegant bouquet with red fruits and well dosed oak. Same on the palate. Firm tannin and good acidity. Rustic and tasteful. Very long finish. Probably needs another 5+ years to open up a little. Certainly a very good Burgundy. 90+
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2007 Domaine Thenard Grands-Echezeaux 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru
A little barnyard and earthy impressions in the bouquet. Spices like clove and red fruits as well. Same on the palate. Beautiful toasted oak and full bodied. Very long finish. A great and complex wine.
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2009 Pagos Del Rey Ribera del Duero Condado de Oriza 83 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
Primary ripe red fruits. Some sweetness as well. The wine gets no oak ageing. Pleasant easy going wine to drink within about 4 years after the vintage.
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2006 Pagos Del Rey Ribera del Duero Condado de Oriza Crianza 86 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
Ripe red as well as black forest fruits. Soft well integrated oak. Soft tannin. Ready now and with a future of approx 3 years.
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2006 Pagos Del Rey Ribera del Duero Condado de Oriza Reserva 88 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
In the bouquet black as well as red fruits and a pleasant dose of oak. Same on the palate. Quite much sweetness. Firm tannin, acidity and bitterness all in a good balance. Full bodied. The tannin promises this wine can last at least another 4 years.
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2008 Pagos Del Rey Ribera del Duero Condado de Oriza 409
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
The 409 means the wine had 409 days of oak ageing of which a part is new. On the palate that is hardly noticeable, because the wine still has a lot of primary very juicy fruits. The tannin is soft. Tasted this wine beside the crianza and the reserva 2006 and at this point I even like the crianza much more. Possibly more complexity will show with ageing. And considering the oak ageing and the still very primary impressions, there must be well hidden tannin. I do not score the wine for now, because that would be 85 at best, but I hope to taste this wine again after about 5 years of ageing.
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