NC Vayniac Get Together

The Angus Barn-Raleigh, NC
Tasted Friday, May 18, 2007 by HurrahSyrah with 638 views

Flight 1 - Bubbly (1 Note)

  • NV Francois Montand Crémant du Jura Blanc de Blancs Brut 82 Points

    France, Jura, Crémant du Jura

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibited a light straw yellow color with moderate effervescence. On the nose, yeast and toast notes were predominant with subtle hints of citrus aromas. On the palate, more yeast and toast with very little fruit. Not much of a finish in this wine. HS82

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Flight 2 - Whites (2 Notes)

  • NV Biltmore Estate American Riesling 85 Points

    USA, North Carolina

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibited a light yellow color with hints of green. On the nose, aromas of apples and pears were prominent with hints of spice. On the palate, flavors of pears, green apples and lychee were met with a spicy finish. Very sweet with a moderate finish... one dimensional. HS85

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  • 2005 Château de Montfort Vouvray 88 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibited a light straw yellow color with aromas of citrus fruit, apples, pears and hints of minerality. On the palate, apples, pears, peaches and melon with hints of minerality. Good acidity and a moderate finish. HS88

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Flight 3 - Reds (6 Notes)

  • 2005 Olson Ogden Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibited a dark ruby/garnet color with aromas of Bing cherries, raspberries, and pomegranate with hints of five spice. On the palate, rich cherry flavors were complement with raspberry and cola with hints of spice. Nice finish with great acidity and ripe fruit flavors. Very nice effort from Olson Ogden! HS91

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  • 2004 Wellington Grenache Estate 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibited a dark ruby/garnet color. On the nose, aromas of cherries, plum, and blackberries with hints of licorice and spice. At first, there was a good amount of heat from the nose that would eventually subside. On the palate, flavors of cherries, raspberries and blackberries were met with hints of herbs and earth. The finish was a bit short and the wine was a bit unbalanced-acidity wasn't balanced by the fruit and was a bit overbearing. HS87

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  • 2003 Northstar Merlot Walla Walla Valley 90 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

    Popped and poured. This wine exhibtied a dark garnet color. At first the nose was a bit closed, but with an additional 30 minutes in the glass, aromas of dark cherries, plums and dark chocolate with hints of licorice and spice. On the palate, flavors of blackberries, dark cherries and plum were met with hints of mocha, tar and oak. Nice fruit profile with good acidity. HS90

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  • 2004 Stolpman La Croce 90 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

    Popped and poured. This wine is a blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Sangiovese. This wine exhibited a dark purple color and was a bit closed. With another 30 minutes in the glass, the nose would reveal scents of blackberries, black raspberries, and leather with hints of floral characteristics and mint. On the palate, flavors of black cherries and raspberries were met with licorice notes and earthy undertones. Decent finish with hints of chocolate and leather. Interesting wine and one that I'm glad I had the opportunity to try. HS90

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  • 2004 Celler de l'Encastell Priorat Marge 92 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Priorat

    Popped and poured. This wine is a blend of 60% Garnacha and the rest consisting of Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. This wine exhibited a dark garnet/purple color with aromas of black cherries, black raspberries, plum with hints of violets and earth. On the palate, ripe plums, black cherries, black raspberries, blackberries were met with a bit of spice and licorice that finished with hints of earth and brambly fruit. Nice finish with great acidity. HS92

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  • 2004 Langmeil Shiraz Valley Floor 93 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    Decanted for 2 hours. This wine exhibited a dark purple color. On the nose, aromas of blueberries, blackberries and black raspberries with hints of smoked meat, earth, and pepper. On the palate, flavors of blackberries, black raspberries and blueberries were met with hints of vanilla and pepper. Nice, lush mouthfeel with a lengthy finish. HS93

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