Suite 100
Tasted Monday, December 1, 2008 by jjclips2 with 1,072 views
Well, the time comes for this annual get together. Never a disappointment, always a pleasure. This one should be fun.
Some Chards to wet the palate
Two older Grand Cru Burgs. The Faiveley was WOTN but closely followed by 2 others.
After having average at best previous experiences, these two redeemed themselves as great wines.
Amazing wines. The '96 was near perfect.
After having older Burgs, these held their own in the tasting.
Good, but not as good as the Burgs. Ducru took the cake though in this flight.
'83 was good, '78 was better
Absolutely amazing in every way, shape, and form. Thanks Hans
After having all of these older, complex, complete wines, we needed some "quaffers" for after dinner.
Everything was stunning with a few ringers that words would not justify their presence. This was the most amazing wine dinner I've attended. Justin, wish you were there bud. Looking forward to next year's!!
2006 Groth Chardonnay 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Super buttery, toasty oak with grilled pear and burnt toast on the nose. The palate is rich and flabby with a lot of oaky spice and buttered popcorn. Not enough acidity or freshness of fruit to balance. Would appeal to some people though.
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2007 Plumpjack Chardonnay Reserve 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Rich, fruit filled aromatics of peaches and other stonefruit. Slightly floral too. Palate has a bit of glycerol, oily texture thing going on. Ripe and fat stone fruits, tropical fruits, mango, etc. Mild acidity, I desired a touch more, but overall decently balanced.
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2006 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Must have had an off bottle a few months back because this is my style of Chard. Very ripe and rich with a fair amount of oak and malo influence, butter and toasted popcorn, yet balanced with fresh yellow apple, pear, and acidity. Nice lingering spice on finish along with a burst of acidity and fresh fruit. Takes my vote as best white tonight.
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