MMD Tour 2022 Tasting. St. Regis Hotel
St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco
Tasted Monday, May 9, 2022 by bestdamncab with 129 views
Introduction
First time with this wholesaler, after 90 minutes of tasting, the fire alarm went off and being on the top floor, I left disappointed as many wines went untasted.
Flight 1 (22 Notes)
Closing
Great Tasting.
2018 Château Clos St. Martin 99 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Nose of red cherry, black berry, licorice, hints of saddle leather and minerals and earth, same on the palate, mouth filling fruit, tasty, very tasty, will age but enjoyable now with a modest decant, layered richness, complex, only a three-acre estate so this wine is rarely seen, tasted seven times today and loved every sip of it, long, long finish, and lovely aftertaste.
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2019 Dominus Estate 98 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Dark, bright purple in the glass, nose of black cherry, black currants, allspice, and spring flowers, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, very tasty, delicious, surprisingly fruit forward, needs three years to peak, lots of complexity, and a long, long, lovely finish, tasted three times-same results.
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2006 Dominus Estate 98 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of leather, black berry, black currant, allspice, and earth, same on the palate, at peak, enjoy soon, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, elegance, richness, and Bordeaux like, long finish, lovely, tasted three times today and same results.
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1982 Ramos Pinto Porto Vintage 94 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Nose of black berry, cranberry, allspice, plum, and mocha, same on the palate, medium/big body, very tasty, at peak, mouth filling fruit, complex, easy to sip and savor, showing well today, will easily hold another seven years, long. long, lovely finish and wonderful aftertaste.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto 20 Year Old Tawny Quinta do Bom Retiro 94 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Lovely nose of raisin, plum, and mocha, same on the palate, fruit forward, same on the palate, big body, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, very tasty, just enjoy the wonderful taste, and a flavorful, long, long finish, and lovely aftertaste.
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2018 Château Lafleur-Gazin 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Nose of red cherry, spring flowers, licorice, and hint of cigar box, same on the palate, medium/big body, very tasty, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, fairly fruit forward, almost elegant, classic Bordeaux, classic Pomerol, needs three years to peak, and a lovely, long finish.
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2015 Ramos Pinto Porto Late Bottled Vintage 93 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Lovely nose of raisin, maple, floral notes, and mocha, same on the palate, medium/big body, rich fruit, very tasty, needs three years to peak, last ten years, and a lovely, long, long finish.
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2003 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Nose of black cherry, black berry, plum, allspice, roasted coffee ground, and a hint of sliced bell pepper, same on the palate, big body, at peak, can hold another 5 years but will not get better than this so why wait, mouth filling flavors and fruit, and a long finish, photo uploaded.
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2013 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut Rosé 92 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Nose of sweet and sour fruit, spring flowers, slate, shale, and same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, needs two years to peak, and a medium/long, lovely finish.
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2019 Dominus Napanook Red 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nose of black berry, black cherry, and hints of sage, same on the palate, opened slowly in the glass, needs four years to peak, big body, tasty, lots of soft tannins here so bitter on the palate, long finish.
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2018 Querciabella Batàr 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Poured from magnum, nose of pear, sliced apple, and honey, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs two years to peak, fairly fruit forward, mouth filing fruit, touch subtle, rich fruit, and a long, lovely finish.
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2018 Château Certan de May 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Nose of red cherry, licorice, forest floor, and mocha, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, needs two years to peak and show its complexity, and it shows on both the mid palate and medium/long finish.
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2015 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut 91 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Nose of brioche, slate, shale, and citrus, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, mouth filling fruit, needs three years to peak as it shows better when aged, and a long, flavorful finish.
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2018 Château Puy-Blanquet 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Nose of black cherry, allspice, and rich fruit, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, needs two years to peak, and a medium finish.
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NV Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Nose of lemon, sliced apple, and allspice, same on the palate, tasty, medium body, and a medium, slightly tart finish.
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NV Roederer Estate Brut Rosé Anderson Valley 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Nose of strawberry, slate, and yeast, sweet and sour fruit, nice Pinot Noir on the palate, medium body, almost mouth filling fruit today, lovely fruit, medium/long finish.
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2018 Château de Sales 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Nose of black cherry, red cherry, sage, forest floor, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, needs a year to peak, and a medium finish.
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2018 Ramos Pinto Douro Duas Quintas 89 Points
Portugal, Douro
Nose of black cherry, fairly floral nose, same on the palate, fruit forward, medium body, tasty, touch simple, almost mouth filling, medium finish.
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NV Ramos Pinto Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Quinta de Ervamoira 89 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Nose of raisins, caramel, and maple syrup, same on the palate, medium body, young, sweet, tasty, sip and savor, touch simple, medium/long finish.
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2018 Château Bourgneuf 87 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Nose of black cherry, red cherry, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, less than its peers tasted today, still a nice wine, medium finish.
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2011 Ramos Pinto Porto "Collector" Porto Reserva 89 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Nose of mocha, sweet fruit, floral notes, same on the palate, medium body, tasty, touch simple, easy to sip and savor, medium finish.
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2019 Ramos Pinto Douro Duas Quintas Branco 87 Points
Portugal, Douro
Nose of citrus, medium body, all there but unexciting, medium finish.
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