Pat Kerns Mini Tasting
My House
Tasted Friday, January 15, 2010 by Mattshank with 595 views
Introduction
Brian Bangs, John G and I got together once again to taste through some current wines in the Pat Kerns book. I cannot say enough about Brian's ability to find unique, value wines (particularily Italian) to offer to the Twin Cities marketplace. He is quite gifted in this regard. A good time was had by all, and as always, the tasting was very educational for me. Thanks Brian!
2007 Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rùfina 87 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Rùfina
Nose: Sweet black cherry fruit. Palate: Good acid and red fruits. Decent value Chianti.
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2006 Fattoria Le Poggette Canaiolo Umbria Rosso 90 Points
Italy, Umbria
Nose: Plums, violets, and some orchid. Palate: Up front acid and a saline quality that was less prevalent after air. Flavors of cherries and plums. Nice.
Addendum: On 2nd night this wine really opened up. The orchid nose was gone but in it's place were big violets and lavender. The violets and lavender were on palate as well. Great wine for the dollar! Based on day two...91 points.
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2007 Agricola Brandini Dolcetto d'Alba Vigna "Sivian" 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba
Nose: Leather hints, very rustic nose. Palate: Bright and clean with red fruits, big yet balanced tannins.
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2004 Agricola Brandini Langhe 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Nose: Leather and cedar with spice hints. Palate: Good acid and tannin levels with red fruits. Good balance and a fine value for under $20 retail.
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2008 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila-Haut 90 Points
France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Grenache, Syrah, and Carignane blend. Nose: Unique funky and petrol-like aromas. Palate: Lip smacking tannins and dark fruits with a very clean, medium length finish. A unique wine and good value.
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2006 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Stewart 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Nose: Vanillan oak and some funk with traces of mineral. Palate: Bright acidity and sweet cherry fruit. Good mouthfeel and finish.
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2003 Stangeland Pinot Noir Estate Reserve 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
Nose: Spice and red fruit. Leather and cedar combine with mineral/petrol hints. Palate: Solid tannins with red fruits and a lengthy finish. Liked this bottle even better than the last one tasted 7/9/09. My WOTN.
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2008 Uvaggio (L'Uvaggio di Giacomo) Moscato Secco Bella Vigna Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Nose: Very Sauv Blanc-like with a prevalent grassy component, but the floral Moscato aromas show later. Palate: Bananas and a clean finish. Much drier than most Moscato wines.
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2008 Uvaggio (L'Uvaggio di Giacomo) Vermentino 90 Points
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Nose: Very clean and mineraly (somehow reminds me of an unoaked Chard). Palate: Clean with melon and soft citrus flavors. Good acidity levels (not sure what some previous reviewers were thinking stating low acid ~ 1800kidney got it right). I like this wine for the dollar.
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2007 Cesani Vincenzo Vernaccia di San Gimignano 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Nose: Clean pear and melon aromas. Palate: Very clean and well made. I did not get to spend much time with this wine but really enjoyed it. Not an overly intellectual wine but very satisfying and a great value.
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2006 Scarbolo Friuli Grave Pinot Grigio Ramato XL 91 Points
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Grave
Nose: Subtle with mineral traces. Palate: Great balance with acidity and soft red fruits. A rose of Pinot Grigio? Never had heard of this style before, and while not a Grigio fan I really like this wine and will seek out.
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2005 István Szepsy Furmint Tokaji Szent Tamas 86 Points
Hungary, Tokaji
This wine was provided by John and is not in Brian's book. Nose: Very sulfered nose with some mineral underneath. Palate: Off dry at first but finishes dry. Round melon flavors. Just OK.
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2006 Cancilla Cellars Chardonnay 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Nose: Fig and lime hints. Palate: Nicely balanced with the fig showing. Good domestic Chard.
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2008 Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc 89 Points
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Nose: Grassy yet not over the top. Palate: The grassy, typical NZ flavors but with more refinement than some others I have had. Well made for the style if that's what your looking for.
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