Specialty Trade Show

Tasted Thursday, March 27, 2008 by hutch with 878 views

Introduction

Lots of wines, so I wrote down quick impressions.

Flight 1 - Kelnan (4 Notes)

Flight 2 - Ex Cellars (9 Notes)

Amazing wines. I could have stayed at this table the whole time and been happy.

  • 2006 Château Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc Sec 85 Points

    France, Bordeaux

    Bright citrus notes, more NZ in style. The SB dominates. 84-86

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  • 2006 E. Guigal Condrieu 92 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu

    Rich, beautiful wine. The oak isn't nearly as prominant or dominating as the last time I tried this, a couple vintages back. Instead, gorgeous peachy aromas fill the bouquet. And despite being rich and full, there's a delicacy to the palate. Not cheap, but extremely enjoyable. 91-92

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  • 2005 Dog Point Vineyard Pinot Noir 92 Points

    New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

    Cinamon and cloves jump out on the nose along with the red fruit. Fairly big for a pinot, it still retains a silky mouthfeel and a great acidity, but no bite. A rocking pinot that doesn't break the bank. 91-93

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  • 2005 Château Recougne 86 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur

    Showing well. Some earthiness and herbacousness present with the fruit. 86-87

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  • 2005 Château Thieuley 86 Points

    France, Bordeaux

    Similar to Recougne. Enjoyable entry level bordeaux with more interesting features then a similarly priced Californian wine. 85-86

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  • 2005 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 88 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    I was shocked this showed so well, as it was being drank among wines at least three times its price. A medium bodied offering that captures the qualities of the rhone. Great texture and lovely fruit. Excellent CDR. 88-89

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  • 2005 Domaine Chante-Perdrix Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

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

    This bottle was ready to show. Amazingly forward right now, this wine just sings the praises of CDP. It could taste like plastic, and the texture alone would make it worth its price. Thankfully, it tastes great. Good price, as well. 92-93

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  • 2003 E. Guigal Hermitage 92 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Very spicy black pepper on the nose. Smooth texture creating a beautiful mouthfeel. Black pepper again on the palate. This is great. 91-93

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  • 2004 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 93 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

    Killer nose. Stunning mouthfeel. Beautiful wine. Very high on the yummylicious scale. 92-94

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Flight 3 - Epicuran (4 Notes)

  • 2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Grenache Wallace 89 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    3/30/09: Pretty much the same as a year ago.
    4/24/08: Had time to spend more time with this. While the score stays the same, my impression is different. Not at all the typical Aussie fruit and oak bomb. This was a little reductive at 1st. But after opening, showed a medium body with great concentration and fantastic acidity. Super easy to drink, this is all rasberry flavors. Nice.
    3/27/08: Lots of rasberrry flavors with gorgeous acidity. Ridiculously easy to drink, and at a good price, too. 88-90

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  • 2006 Heartland Shiraz Directors' Cut Langhorne Creek/Limestone Coast 83 Points

    Australia, South Australia

    A menthol, alcoholy nose that was very distracting. A little overdone for me, and hot on the finish. Low 80's.

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  • 2005 Corrina Rayment Shiraz Expatriate

    Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

    Big extracted wine. Didn't distinguish itself from the other wines at lesser price points. High 80's.

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  • 2006 Glaetzer Anaperenna 92 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    Big, heady nose. Gorgeous rasberry flavors that are big and round, and the acidity keeps this vibrant. A great example of this type of wine. 91-92+

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Flight 4 - MMD (3 Notes)

Flight 5 - Sorting Table (12 Notes)

Flight 6 - Vineyard Brands (4 Notes)

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