Entertaining the Judge
Wanaka Wedge House, Queensberry, Central Otago, New Zealand
Tasted Wednesday, October 7, 2020 by Marc with 79 views
Introduction
Spiced Squash
Eggplant with Black Garlic
Lamb with Peanut Coconut Sauce, Red Onion Salsa
Cheese
Poached Tamarillo, Vanilla Ice Cream
2004 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 91 Points
France, Alsace
Gorgeous and opulent and in full maturity. Deep gold colour, honey, kaffir lime, a hint of petrol. The impression is one of richness and slightly low acid (for the Trimbach style). While the wine is dry, the impression is one of generosity. Bottle age character adds complicity and depth to the palate. The wine was in excellent condition, although the cork was pushed into the bottle, when attempting to insert the corkscrew. No reason to defer gratification on this delicious wine.
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2005 Château Calon-Ségur 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
Beautiful Left bank Bordeaux that is approachable, but still in very early maturity. Classic aromas of currants, pencil shavings, and cedar. Taught and young on the palate, with the strong cassis notes echoing. Very refined, intense, and structured. This is absolutely outstanding, and will amply repay cellaring.
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2011 Burn Cottage Pinot Noir 90 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Central Otago
last bottle, best bottle. Did not feel outclassed by the Calon Segur 2005 or Trimbach 2004 drunk earlier in the evening. Classy example of Central Otago PN, that offered a similar intensity and clarity of varietal expression that Calon Segur offered. While in maturity, the fruit quality is superb, and the winemaking is certainly refined. Nice sense of structure and focus. A touch of herbaceous, whole-bunch character adds interest.
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