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Tasted Sunday, May 26, 2019 by AllRed with 208 views
The Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend means the annual zinfandel retrospective at R&D's. This year marks the 41st year of this tasting, and as always, Domino and I were happy to be included. Though it has now been a five-year retrospective for quite a few years, there are always a couple of ten-year olds to serve as a transition to the blind flight of five-year olds.
Nonblind in the three season room with light hors d'oeuvres.
The nonblind flight of ten-year olds. I think the group consensus was Biale, Montelena and Ridge in terms of preference.
Tasted blind. We always know the year and, obviously, that we're tasting zins, but we never know what wines make the cut each year. Shown in the order tasted.
As a group, the '14s were pretty good. Many of them displayed a Chateauneuf-like garrigue quality which I wouldn't have expected but didn't dislike. Some cab-like chocolate notes on a few as well to go along with the brambly fruit and spice. All things considered, a decent group of wines.
Nonblind with D's barbeque brisket, slaw and dessert.
Thanks as always to R&D for hosting another great evening.
2018 Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points
USA, California, North Coast
Pale color. Notes of grapefruit and lemon, just a hint of grass underneath. Good citrusy fruit on the palate with lemongrass and wet stone elements in the finish. Soft acidity. 90-91 pts.
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2016 Landmark Chardonnay Overlook 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Medium yellow color with apple and toasted oak notes. Good toast for the fruit. Orchard fruit, grilled lemon and roasted marshmallow on the palate. Nice finish.
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2016 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Pale pink color. Melon, berry and spice elements. Soft acidity.
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