4th Saturday Group brown bagger

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Tasted Saturday, April 22, 2017 by AllRed with 376 views

Flight 1 - Nonblind warm ups (2 Notes)

Flight 2 - Blind warm ups (2 Notes)

  • 2015 Antxiola Getariako Txakolina 87 Points

    Spain, País Vasco, Getariako Txakolina

    Opens with floral notes followed by mineral and melon fruit but there's an odd earthy/funky overtone that's somewhat distracting. Luckily this blows off leaving lifted floral aromatics. Flavors of white fruit and melon with a waxy quality. Has a slight spritz. For $8 on bin end, not a bad inexpensive patio wine.

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  • 2010 Peter Michael Chardonnay La Carrière 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

    Aromas of banana, coconut and citrus with a stony/mineral background note. On the palate this shows a lot more oak than I expect from La Carriere. Citrus, coconut and tropical fruit with pear liqueur coming in on the finish. Seems young; hopefully the fruit will still be there when the oak is better-integrated.

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Flight 3 - Reds (5 Notes)

  • 1999 Cameron Rouge Clos Electrique 93 Points

    USA, Oregon

    As soon as I got my nose to the glass I knew this was our Cameron Clos Electrique. Aromas of bacon fat, cherry and currants. The wonderful "Cameron funk" is there too, though it's rather restrained here. Cherry, meat and pepper flavors on the palate with a medium+ finish. Love this stuff. Will likely hold for another year or two at this level.

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  • 2008 Mondot Flawed

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    Double blind. Very slight; reticent. Just barely a hint of dark berry fruit. Chalky, grippy tannins with a bit of dark fruit on the palate. I am convinced this wine has some low level TCA- not enough to show the musty/cardboard notes, but just enough to strip the wine of its fruit and character. Seeing this unveiled confirms for me the low-level taint.

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  • 2012 Brick House Gamay Noir Year of the Dragon Ribbon Ridge 92 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge

    Double blind. Initial note of cherry candy followed by a subtle chemically note that blows off. Slightly astringent through the finish, cherry fruit and good underlying acidity. Really strengthens as it sits- develops a deep sweet cherry note- like a Luden's cough drop- and the fruit fills in on the finish. Lovely and pure- really bright. Thought the fruit is sweet, it works well here and isn't cloying and I really like this. Guessed CA Pinot Noir. 92+ pts.

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  • 1999 Cameron Pinot Noir Arley's Leap 93 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

    Wow, this is so much like wine A I am convinced that someone else brought a Clos Electrique too. Deep meaty dark fruit with black cherry and earth undertones. Integrated and balanced. Cherry, red plum, pepper and clay with a meaty note on the back end. Long finish. So similar to A, but better fruit carrying the finish. Guessed Cameron Clos Electrique. 93-94 pts.

    I've never had an Arley's show this similar to the CE- what a surprise. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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  • 2008 Tokara Director's Reserve 90 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Double blind. Green, herbal Cab fruit with buttered popcorn and spice too. Medium-bodied with slight tannins and flavors of red fruit with a green streak. Guessed Cab Franc.

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Flight 4 - Reds (4 Notes)

Flight 5 - Reds (4 Notes)

Flight 6 - Nonblind dinner/dessert wines (5 Notes)

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