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Last Tasting of Summer
Fine's Cellar, Scottsdale
Tasted Saturday, September 13, 2008 by kstoddard with 672 views
Flight 1 (6 Notes)
Flight 2 (10 Notes)
2006 Murphy-Goode Fumé Blanc 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Apple, lemon and apricot. Nice mid palate complexity. Solid QPR.
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2006 Noble Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 337 78 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Black cherry, blackcurrant and earth. Tannic. Clipped finish. No acidity.
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2006 Domaine Bruno Clair Marsannay Rosé 79 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Marsannay Rosé
Cherry and roses. Alcoholic finish.
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2007 Shannon Ridge Vineyard Wrangler Red 83 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Lake County
Blackberry and charcoal. Dry, tannic finish.
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2004 Tenuta Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino 84 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino
Blackberry. Green tannins with plenty of oak. Soft with no depth. Rustic.
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2006 Wild Horse Pinot Noir 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
Blackberry and earth. Tart finish.
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NV Borgo Magredo Prosecco 85 Points
Italy, Veneto / Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Prosecco
Apple and doughy with a limestone minerality. Decent finish.
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2005 Carpe Diem Chardonnay 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Apple and pear with loads of oak. Rich. I can see how this wine would be very attractive to some. Not my style.
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2006 Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 85 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Straw, apple and peach. Soft finish.
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2004 Murrieta's Well Zarzuela 85 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley
Blackberry, cherry and earth. Bright fruit. Charred oak. No complexity or depth.
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Flight 3 (8 Notes)
2004 Santa Ema Carménère Amplus One 80 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley
Dark fruit. Rustic and dry.
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2006 Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Apple, melon and grass. Rich finish.
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2004 Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Amplus 80 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley
Blackberry and cherry. Dry tannins.
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2006 Henry's Drive Shiraz Dead Letter Office 79 Points
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Padthaway
Tart cherry and earth. Bitter alcoholic finish.
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2005 Oak Ridge Winery Zinfandel Moss Roxx Ancient Vine
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Cherry cough syrup. Alcoholic mess. Undrinkable.
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2006 Landmark Pinot Noir Grand Detour 82 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Cherry and earth. Hard, bitter finish.
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2004 Parsons Flat Shiraz - Cabernet 86 Points
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Padthaway
Cherry, mint and earth with lots of charred oak. Not much depth or complexity.
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2004 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Bench Reserve 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Blackcurrant and earth. Well integrated oak and decent balance. Rich fruit forward finish.
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Flight 4 (6 Notes)
2005 Villa Arceno Chianti Classico 83 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Raspberry, earth, pencil lead and spice. Dry finish.
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2005 Tangent Albariño Jack Ranch Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
Lemon and grapefruit. Full bodied. Crisp finish.
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2006 Tangent Ecclestone 86 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County
Tropical fruit and caramel. Tart finish.
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2005 Carmel Road Pinot Noir 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco
Strawberry and cola. Simple finish.
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2005 Stonestreet Chardonnay Red Point 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Pears and peach. Buttery oak. Sweet tart finish.
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2003 Marcel Deiss Burlenberg Flawed
France, Alsace
Funky sweat socks nose. Spicy with lots of heat. Dreadful. There was definitely something wrong with this bottle. No rating.
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Flight 5 (6 Notes)
2006 Castello di Querceto / Querceto Chianti Classico 86 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Cherries and earth. Soft yet simple on the finish. Nothing to write home about.
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2005 Valley of the Moon Sangiovese 82 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Prunes and raspberries. Drying tannins. Rustic.
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2006 Calera Chardonnay Central Coast 86 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
Apple, lemon and melon. Musty. Simple.
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2007 Groth Sauvignon Blanc 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Pear, grapefruit and lemon grass. Crisp finish with notes of caramel.
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2006 ZD Wines Pinot Noir Carneros 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Cherry, rose petals and cola. Surprisingly not over oaked. Layered finish. Not half bad.
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2004 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Blackberry, blackcurrant, cherry and earth. Noticeable oak and tannin. Decent finish.
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2006 Triennes Viognier Sainte Fleur 88 Points
France, Provence, Var
Pears and peaches. Very floral.
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2004 Triennes Var St Auguste 87 Points
France, Provence, Var
Blackberry and pepper. Good depth.
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2005 Clos Mimi Syrah Petite Rousse 80 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Prune and cherry with loads of oak. Alcoholic and very port like.
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2007 Arizona Stronghold Vineyard Tazi 85 Points
USA, Arizona, Cochise County
Pears, peaches and lychee. Some tartness on the finish.
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2007 Arizona Stronghold Vineyard Mangus
USA, Arizona, Cochise County
Blackberry and earth. Alcoholic over the top mess.
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2005 Domaine de Pallus Chinon Les Pensées de Pallus 85 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon
Cherries. Earthy and dry. Tannic finish. Very rustic style.
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