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4th Saturday Group brown bagger
M/M thelostverse
Tasted May 23, 2015 by AllRed with 533 views
Introduction
Wines are tasted double blind in flights, which are arranged randomly, but as much as possible from light to heavy. Each flight is discussed & unveiled before moving on to the next flight.
Flight 1 - Warm ups (5 notes)
The Perrier was tasted nonblind.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvée Royále
89 points
Tasted nonblind. Notes of green apple and almond. Fine bead with good acidity. Green apple, pear and almond flavors.
White
2013 Soliste Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Lune et Soleil
88 points
Aromas of melon and white fruit follow through on the palate. Medium+ finish. After the first sips I thought it was Chenin- very round and somewhat rich. On the second pass, citrus notes became apparent and the acid came up. Guessed Sauv Blanc, but wasn't sure of its origin.
White
2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc
Opens with smoky/flint qualities, followed by orchard fruit and spices. Develops a grapefruit quality and the acidity is bright. Guessed Sauv Blanc.
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White
2011 Curran Grenache Blanc
89 points
Opens with notes of tropical fruit and banana. The palate reveals more fruit- peach and almost a lychee/Gewurz quality with softened mineral notes underneath. Not enough spice or richness for a Gewurz though, so guessed Alsatian Riesling.
White
2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Compagni Portis
Spice and peach notes. White fruit, melon and citrus qualities but austere and almost harsh through the finish. No guess.
Flight 2 - Reds (4 notes)
Red
2009 Barboursville Vineyards Cabernet Franc Reserve
88 points
Garnet color in the glass. Aromas of herbs and caramel, dark fruit and plum. Plummy dark fruit on the palate, followed by spice and cinnamon. Dark fruit and white pepper notes; herbal. Guessed older Zinfandel.
Red
2008 Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues) Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode
91 points
Light ruby color. Cherries, herb. tar and pine resin aromas. Medium-bodied with flavors of black cherry, mineral, tar and herbs. Good acidity and structure, but young. Let these rest a while yet. Drink 2019+.
Red
2010 Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
92 points
Ruby color. Initially a bit reticent, this really opened in the glass after fifteen minutes or so. Notes of cola, cherry, orange zest and spices. Flavors of cherry, cooked strawberry, rhubarb and spice with a lengthy finish. Good underlying acidity. 92-93 pts.
Red
2007 Château Eugenie Cahors Cuvée Reservee De l'Aieul
90 points
Pours an inky crimson color. Aromas of forest floor, plum and dark fruit, herbs and earthy funk. Medium-tannins are still somewhat firm, supporting flavors of dark fruit, plum, mineral, herbs and peppery spice. Finishes nicely. Drink now - 2020.
Flight 3 - Reds (4 notes)
Red
2008 Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues) Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Aux Guettes
88 points
Tasted blind. Ruby color. Notes of spice and black cherry. Cherry on the palate, but the acid is a bit much for the fruit. Perhaps this will come into balance with a bit more age.
Red
2008 Torres Cabernet Sauvignon (Black Label) Mas La Plana
90 points
Notes of dark fruit and herbs with cherry undertones. Flavors of dark fruit and tar, herbs and mineral with nice acidity. Finishes well, with plenty of fruit and length. Guessed Syrah.
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Red
1999 Fowler Pinot Noir
89 points
Cherry and rhubarb with hints of spice. The palate follows the bouquet, adding a dark fruit component. Juicy cherry notes carrying the finish. 89+ pts.
Red
2012 LaRue Wines Pinot Noir Rice-Spivak
88 points
Light color. Perfumed cherry and floral aromas. Candied cherry, mineral and florals on the palate with heightened acidity. The fruit fades on the midpalate and finish and the acidity dominates; disjointed. Guessed CA Pinot Noir.
Flight 4 - Reds (4 notes)
Red
2004 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904
90 points
Crimson color with notes of herbs, black fruit, tobacco and cedar. Medium tannins and softened acidity with flavors of mixed berries, cherry, tobacco and sandalwood. 90+ pts.
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Red
2010 Siduri Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard
90 points
Notes of cola, cherries and spice. Nice fruit on the palate, more dark than red, with hints of cola and cherry. Nicely balanced and finishes well. Guessed 2010 Sonoma Pinot.
Red
2008 Susana Balbo Brioso
92 points
Dark color. Aroams of chocolate, cassis and dark fruit. Plum, chocolate and dark fruit on the palate. Tannins are firm, but slightly sweet and fine-grained. Finishes with good length; balanced across the palate. Guessed Napa Cab Sauv.
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Red
2002 Domaine Truchot-Martin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers
93 points
Oldest wine tonight by appearance alone. Aromas of cherry, dust, tea leaf and mint. Cherry, iron, lavender, and tea on the palate with good underlying acidity. Balanced, with a long finish. Cherry and florals; elegant. Guessed 1999 Burgundy.
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Flight 5 - Dinner/dessert wines (3 notes)
TLV made a couple of batches of ribs which turned out absolutely perfect. I'd be hard-pressed to ever recall a better batch of ribs- well done, TLV. Along with roasted potatoes and spicy baked beans, we had a wonderful dinner with some wines that paired very well. These wines were served nonblind.
Red
2010 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Block 8 San Lorenzo
89 points
Nonblind with dinner. Dark fruit with raisin undertones. Medium-bodied and fairly well balanced with flavors of cherry, boysenberry, spice and raisin. Medium+ finish.
Red
2004 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige
87 points
Has a ripe dark fruit overtone with red fruit and herbs underneath. Pruny and ripe on the palate.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1999 Grande Maison Monbazillac Cuvée du Château
90 points
Golden with notes of apricot, honey and peach. Rich texture. Flavors of baked apricot, marmalade, grilled pineapple and honey. Long finish.