Dinner at Andy's House

Tasted Saturday, July 21, 2007 by cvvhrn with 519 views

Introduction

Dinner was basicaly a Tapas type affair with each person bringing a course plus a wine.

Flight 1 (8 Notes)

  • 2004 Far Niente Chardonnay 87 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    This was not too bad. I have avoided California Chars as I do not oak with my butter or is it butter with my oak? At anyrate there was very little of either in this wine. Hints of citrus and mangos on the nose, with more subdued tropical fruit on the palate, nice crisp finish as well.

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  • 2004 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Croix de Beaucaillou 85 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Not bad for a second wine. The Ducru is nowhere near ready to drink so I thought I would give this one a try. Hints of berries on the nose with dark fruit on the palate. This could have benifited from some decanting, but it was nice nonetheless.

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  • 2003 Château Lalande-Borie 84 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Another wine from the same producer. of Ducru Beaucaillou. Hints of dark fruit on the palate with a nose of more dusty fruit.

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  • 2001 Chase Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    Nice little cab. Hints of dark fruit and cassis ont he nose with a palate of dust and berries. nice finish and good moutfeel. finish was good as well.

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  • 2005 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve Riva Ranch 85 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco

    Another surprise. I expected the usual helping of oak and butter and while they were there, they did not dominate the palate. Cirtus fruit on the nose with hints of oak and butter on the palate. Decent crisp finish.

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  • 2005 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley 79 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    This wine was just okay. It had some hints of spice ont he nose, but the palate was a bit flat and no finish to speak of. Forgettable

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  • 1997 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Excellent cab that is drinking well. It does have some room to age as well. Hints of berries and pencil shavings on the nose, the palate showed a nice balance of dust and fruit. Excellent mouthfeel and nice finish.

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  • NV Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru La Grande Cuvée 89 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Hints of citrus and pineapple on the nose with granny smith apples and cucumbers on the palate. It had a nice acid bite to it, just enough and a decent finish as well. Its a nicely done champagne. The notes are pretty consistent with the prior tasting. For my money this is an outstanding champange buy besting rivals at 3-4 times the price.

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