Chateau Lay
Tasted Sunday, February 15, 2009 by AllRed with 707 views
As is our custom, the wines for the tasting are served double blind to the group in brown paper bags. Each flight is tasted, discussed and unveiled before moving on to the next flight. Wines are listed in the order they appeared in the flight.
Additional bottles served nonblind with dinner following the tasting.
2005 Rudd Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
Tasted double blind. Notes of citrus and cat urine, with good citrus fruit flavors on the palate, with grassy undertones. Plenty of acidity as well. Guessed a South African Sauv Blanc.
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2006 Westerly Vineyards Viognier Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
Notes of honeysucke, white flowers and peach blossoms, developing an interesting nutty undertone with air. Somewhat rich texture, with flavors of stone fruit, almonds and a mineral-tinged finish.
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2005 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 88 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Started out very reserved aromatically with a subtle apple and mineral notes which followed through on the palate. Good acidity on the palate. Really opened up about two hours later.
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NV Wollersheim Winery Riesling 86 Points
USA, Wisconsin, Lake Wisconsin
Dominant aroma of apple blossom, with a nice minerally undertone. The apple note follows through on the palate, with decent acidity. The finish is a bit short though.
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1991 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée 88 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Deep yellow color. Great nose with smoky mineral and almond/nutty aromas. A bit of a let down on the palate, with a slight harshness and subtle "dirty" fruit flavors.
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