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Saturdays at One - Farewell to mmurry!
Tasted June 10, 2012 by wineismylife with 721 views
Introduction
One of the founding members of our Saturdays at One Group is moving away from the area so we decided to all gather to bid him a fond farewell. Naturally several bottles of wine were opened to celebrate the occasion. Here are the results:
Flight 1 (16 notes)
White - Sparkling
1995 Champagne Fleury Champagne Extra Brut
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, fairly steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, spice and cookie dough. Flavors of lemon. tart yellow pears and yellow apples. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, fairly steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, spice and cookie dough. Flavors of lemon. tart yellow pears and yellow apples. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with good, steady beading. Nose of raspberries, berries, plum and a bit of bread dough. Flavors of cherries, raspberries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with good, steady beading. Nose of raspberries, berries, plum and a bit of bread dough. Flavors of cherries, raspberries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
White - Sparkling
2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne Andy Warhol Label
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of sea spray, spices, lime and a hint of cookie. Flavors of lemon, lime and tangy apple. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of sea spray, spices, lime and a hint of cookie. Flavors of lemon, lime and tangy apple. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, yellow apples and a hint of cookie dough. Flavors of lemon, granny smith apples and tangy pears. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, yellow apples and a hint of cookie dough. Flavors of lemon, granny smith apples and tangy pears. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
White - Sparkling
2000 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Cuvée Creation
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with light beading. Nose of ash, ocean breeze and a bit of bread. Flavors of lemon, lime and tart yellow fruits. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with light beading. Nose of ash, ocean breeze and a bit of bread. Flavors of lemon, lime and tart yellow fruits. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
White - Sparkling
2007 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sea Fog Cuvée Blanc de Noirs
87 points
WIML87
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of ash, raspberries, spice and floral elements. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a hint of cherry. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
light salmon color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of ash, raspberries, spice and floral elements. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a hint of cherry. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Henriot Champagne Brut Rosé
90 points
WIML90
Lot L1107120510
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Rose colored in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of sea breeze, berries and a hint of raspberries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a bit of Bing cherries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Lot L1107120510
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Rose colored in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of sea breeze, berries and a hint of raspberries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and a bit of Bing cherries. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
White
2009 Laguna Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay
86 points
WIML86
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon pledge, vanilla and cream. Flavors of pear, vanilla and cream. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon pledge, vanilla and cream. Flavors of pear, vanilla and cream. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now.
White
2001 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, talc, spice and pear. Flavors of pear, apple and cream. Light to medium acidity, medium bodied. Drink now.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, talc, spice and pear. Flavors of pear, apple and cream. Light to medium acidity, medium bodied. Drink now.
White
2006 Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle-Fille
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of toast, soaked pears and hazelnuts. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and cream. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of toast, soaked pears and hazelnuts. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and cream. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
Red
2006 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Rocheux
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of thatch, black berries, black cherries and wet stones. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of thatch, black berries, black cherries and wet stones. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink or hold.
Red
2008 Benovia Pinot Noir Bella Una
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, leather, white pepper and berries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, leather, white pepper and berries. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
2008 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of white pepper, lacquer, black berries and potpourri. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of white pepper, lacquer, black berries and potpourri. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.
Red
2009 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of underbrush, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a hint of black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of underbrush, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a hint of black raspberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
2009 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of boysenberry, thistle, flowers and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of boysenberry, thistle, flowers and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
2007 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard
91 points
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, caramelized sugar and Kirsch. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, caramelized sugar and Kirsch. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.