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An Evening at the Grillmaster's House
Tasted June 23, 2015 by Mlermontov with 367 views
Introduction
Thanks to Fernando for hosting an cooking this feast!
Some brief notes from the night - having too much fun to do long ones!
Flight 1 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
2004 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
92 points
lovely nose of apples and fresh bread. light mid with citrus and lemon rind. mineral-driven and refreshing. long finish with a touch of grapefruit.
Flight 2 (4 notes)
Red
2008 Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
93 points
tart cherry, touch of candied cherry note. red berries, velvety mid, smooth and full of earthy cherry / cherry pit (think old sour kriek). the earthy qualities are magnified with time. very young still - and in need of a few years. just plain delicious.
Red
2003 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve
92 points
mature oregon pinot. the education continues! earthy but also quite brawny. Cola, hints of vanilla and black fruit. mid has a touch of balsamic note, deeply savory, rich fruit, a hint of warmth at the back. finish is ripe, rustic, with hint of tartness and spice.
Red
1992 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero
92 points
Dark, meaty, funky nose. cherry with chocolate mid. brawny finish with fresh note of acidity. fully mature.
Red
2000 Château Cabrières Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Centenaire
91 points
Funky (touch of VA?), ripe black fruit on nose. violets, chewy mid with good acidity. sweet black fruit (plum) toward the back. some herbs and spice. pepper on the medium long finish.
Flight 3 (1 note)
Red - Fortified
1995 Fonseca Porto Guimaraens Vintage
92 points
chocolate covered plums, sweet cassis jam, luxurious mix, still young. touch of heat in the back. long sweet finish.
Closing
thanks again!