Random Vino and Beef at the Woody's

Some of the many wines on this crazy weekend including 6 at the Herbfarm, 8 at Delille, 5 at Long Shadows, and 6 at Betz. Another great beef dish from Kyla, DANG!

There were others including the South African Chenin at Betz

• 2010 Bergström Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton

  (2/2/2018)

  Best Shea and Bergstrom in a while. No formal notes just a lot of pleasure that held up over night w/o gas. I like my OPN's in the 5-7 yr range, so can't rec holding much longer!

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• 2007 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut 89 Points

  Italy, Lombardia, Lombardia Spumante

  (2/3/2018)

  Just a nice start to this wine night with a dry palate and notes of mostly white citrus, green apple, unripe pear, and minerality /acidity on the finish.

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• 2006 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  (2/3/2018)

  Joe's wine that went great with the meats and cheeses of the night. I recall more savory than fruity elements. Now--->well, now!

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• 2007 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Valbelle 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas

  (2/3/2018)

  Again no notes: a very deep and savory wine that was great, but overshadowed a bit this evening. Now-2020

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• 2011 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga

  (2/3/2018)

  About a 4 hr decant and....no notes. Just ate good food and drank great wines with great friends. Not Montelena's best but excellent if you like the style. Probably drink my last 3 once a year for next 3 years.

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• 2000 Château Léoville Poyferré 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

  (2/3/2018)

  Surprise find in my cellar 2 weeks ago and a hit on this night. Did not take notes, but this was spot on for location, duration, intensity, quality, and provocation! Now- 2030.

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Friday it was '01 d'Yquem at Herbfarm...97 pts

• 1994 Graham Porto Vintage 95 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  (2/3/2018)

  No notes, but recall more integration than my 2011 note. Great wine, tons of time.

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No blood, no harm, no fowl! Lots of red meat and clogged arteries.