Covid-19 Sheltered in Northern Illinois

Tasted Monday, March 16, 2020 - Friday, April 3, 2020 by jlgnml with 106 views

Introduction

We are sheltered in like so many, so why not write about our wine adventures. We have food and a cellar full of gems and maybe wines that were gems so we are exploring and having fun.

Flight 1 (1 Note)

2013 Robert Biale Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard 92 Points

USA, California, Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District

(3/16/2020)

Dark fruit, youthful still has time to develop.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

2013 Lail Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Georgia 92 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville

(3/17/2020)

From a rare haven’t seen 1/2 btls. Beautiful mature nose, minimal grasses, delicious.

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

1994 Erath Pinot Noir Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Erath Vineyards 94 Points

USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

(3/18/2020)

Simply perfect. Aged beautifully and was a big surprised. Barnyard, quite Burgundian, long finish, hell yeah, wished I had more.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

2002 Kongsgaard Syrah Hudson Vineyard 93 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

(3/19/2020)

Deep color, concentrated berries. Drank 1/2 of the btl and then finished it. Good palate feel and finish. Noticeable alcohol.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

1990 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Lake 93 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain

(3/20/2020)

Beautiful color, some funk on the nose and a sharper finish than what I would have expected. Great btl during these trying times.

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