BYO Dinner at Tribeca Grill (Organized by Acker Merrall)
Tasted Tuesday, December 2, 2008 by carnyc with 937 views
Introduction
Once again, approximately one hundred people each brought at least one bottle of wine and were grouped in tables of ten based on the value of their bottles. In the beginning, you would share the bottles at your respective tables, but after a short introductory period people basically walked around the room and offered tastes in exchange for a taste of whatever you brought. What fun it was to drink with people of such generosity!
NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve 92 Points
France, Champagne
Nose of bread and grapefruit; very balanced; strong effort for the price
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1991 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Medium bodied wine that is showing a bit of age; the fruit and tannin are mellow and integrated; notes of leather, olives and earth
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1995 Château Pape Clément 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Notes of leather, tobacco and earth wrapped around a core of soft red fruit; tannins have integrated nicely; bright acidity; great expression of terrior; A very nice effort!
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1997 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Flavors of cassis, blackberry, plums, leather and earth are in beautiful harmony; juicy fruit; medium tannin; low/medium acid; excellent!
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2001 Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Plums and leather on the nose; bright red fruit and lively acidity on the palate; a little heat on the finish; a tasty food wine.
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1992 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points
USA, Washington
Nose of wet mud, licorice and plums; very dark; big and balanced on the palate showing mainly black fruit and tobacco; medium tannin; low/med acid; lotsa life left in this bottle.
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2001 Dupont-Tisserandot Mazis-Chambertin Flawed
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
Corked
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2001 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 93 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Nose of earth, licorice and a lil' meat. Elegance and class on the palate; very silky, very smooth; lots of red fruit; medium/long finish
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1966 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Nose of cabbage and dried leaves.
Taste: What a surprise! Long and balanced, sweet tannins and plenty of life; would have never guessed 40+ years of age here; one of the most memorable wines of the night. 93+
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1975 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 85 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
My first birth year wine and I must say it was very underwhelming...very tired and uninspiring, meh
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2004 Sean Thackrey Petite Sirah Sirius Eaglepoint Ranch 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County
A huge wine. Black fruit, vanilla and pepper; smooth and silky; lotta heat on the finish. Decent, but not really my cup of tea.
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1966 Château Trotanoy 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
A mature wine that was pleasant but not overly exciting, however it is a privilege to try wines like this. 89+
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2004 Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra 95 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Now we're talking! Classic Barolo nose. On the palate cola and sour cherry predominate currently. A full bodied, very focused wine. Very young, very dry. It's so good even in its infancy, but it will be utterly incredible a decade or two from now. Mi piace moltissimo!
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2005 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Big oak and big fruit in this very young cab; silky smooth. Delicious, but needs some time.
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2000 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 96 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
OMFG! This was simply hitting on all cylinders tonight. Rich, balanced, long and sexy. Did not expect to love this so much. 96+ WOTN
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1990 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 96 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Wow! This was incredible. Power, elegance, length and balance. The whole package was on display. A privilege.
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1986 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Gorgeous mouthfeel and balance were what stood out when I tried this. Expected more tannin to be on display, but that wasn't the case. This drank beautifully!
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1990 Mommessin Clos de Tart 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart Grand Cru
A balanced, pretty wine. A hint at the magic of Burgundy, but I am not yet a convert...
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1994 Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Hello Delicious! This was dark and brooding and oh so smooth on the palate; balanced and long; superb!
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1976 Joseph Phelps Insignia 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
No notes taken.
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1985 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Rocche di Castiglione Falletto 95 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Oh boy! This was stunning stuff! A nose redolent of rose petals and strawberries. Balance and length; integrated tannins. Just pure liquid enjoyment. 95+
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1990 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Balanced and drinking beautifully. Classic Bordeaux.
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2005 Sine Qua Non The Petition 91 Points
USA, California
Beautiful fruit and richness; too much toasty oak for my liking, but one cannot ignore the quality on display here.
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