Niche Restaurant, Geneva, Illinois
Tasted Sunday, August 27, 2006 by AllRed with 944 views
Our tasting this month was held at Niche Restaurant, which allowed us a little extra space. The wines are brought in brown bags and arranged from light to heavy, then flighted and tasted double blind.
2005 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc California 89 Points
USA, California
Tasted double blind. Pale color. Peach and tropical fruit notes, with a touch of citrus zest. Tangy acidity and nice fruit. Creamy mouthfeel. Guess: CA Sauv blanc.
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2005 Adelsheim Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Tasted double blind. Pale color, with not much on the nose. Florally, with soft fruit aromas and flavors. Well-balanced. Guess: Pinot Grigio.
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2005 Seghesio Family Vineyards Arneis 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Tasted double blind. Pale straw, almost colorless. Mineral-driven fruit notes lead to a palate revealing metallic apple flavors and a nice acidity. No guess, as this had me all over the map.
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2005 Tangent Albariño 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
Tasted double blind. Pale yellow with a green tint. Tropical fruit notes, with faint oak aromas. Rich creamy fruit on the palate with light oak undertones. This one was perplexing as well, and I guessed Cali Sauv Blanc.
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2001 Flowers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted double blind. Deepest color of the flight. Toasty oak, popcorn and pear aromas. Plenty of fruit on the palate, with a bit of oak. Medium to full-bodied. Guess: '01 or '02 Cali Chardonnay.
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2005 Silvan Ridge Pinot Gris
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Tasted double blind. Pale, almost colorless. Rather light on the nose, with not much going on save a steely/mineral note. Apple flavors balanced by a nice tangy acidity. No guess.
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