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Dallas Offline - April 2007
MikeB's house in North Dallas, TX
Tasted April 21, 2007 by wineismylife with 1,019 views
Introduction
Several of us locals are members of two different wine tasting groups. The DAWGS is composed of mostly online posters to various wine forum on the Internet. The 2nd Wednesday group is composed mostly of people that do not post online but somehow managed to come together and form a group over 10 years ago. For the first time in both groups respective histories we decided to get together and hold a joint wine dinner during the month of April. Our theme for this dinner was “Hamburgers and Cabernets: $50.00 and up”. MikeB and myself were the joint hosts and certified grill masters for this event. Attendees numbering 30 in total brought various assorted side dishes and cabernets of their choice to fit the theme. All of the food was excellent, the wines good and the fellowship fantastic as usual. So without further adieu, on to the show…
Flight 1 (22 notes)
Red
1992 Byington Cabernet Sauvignon
flawed
WIMLNR,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from double magnum. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Mildly corked but still showing some aromas of black currants, black berries, plums and leather. Went ahead and tasted and there were some muted flavors of black cherries, anise and red berries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. The TCA became more and more prevalent as the evening wore on. No rating as a result. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from double magnum. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Mildly corked but still showing some aromas of black currants, black berries, plums and leather. Went ahead and tasted and there were some muted flavors of black cherries, anise and red berries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. The TCA became more and more prevalent as the evening wore on. No rating as a result. Drink now.
Red
2001 Viader
87 points
WIML87-88,WA87,WS84
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from bottle one of two bottles in a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, dried herbs, anise, maybe a little plum and the goofy balsalmic aroma. Primary red berry flavors with a little red currant. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from bottle one of two bottles in a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, dried herbs, anise, maybe a little plum and the goofy balsalmic aroma. Primary red berry flavors with a little red currant. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short term.
Red
2004 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru
91 points
WIML91,WA90-92,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Decanted about two hours before double decanting back into the bottle for transport. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Even with decanting still quite tight on the nose giving way to some muted aromas of black licorice, black currants and black berries. Maybe just a whiff of tobacco as well. However the palate was fine with chewy black currants and luscious blueberries and some boysenberry thrown in on the finish. Light to medium acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Needless to say still quite young and needs more time in bottle. Hold for at least a couple of years before trying again. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Decanted about two hours before double decanting back into the bottle for transport. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Even with decanting still quite tight on the nose giving way to some muted aromas of black licorice, black currants and black berries. Maybe just a whiff of tobacco as well. However the palate was fine with chewy black currants and luscious blueberries and some boysenberry thrown in on the finish. Light to medium acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Needless to say still quite young and needs more time in bottle. Hold for at least a couple of years before trying again. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Red
2002 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
92 points
CT92+,WA95,WS72
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose giving way to some aromas of black berries, plums and maybe a dash of mint. Primary flavors of red cherries and red berries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium bodied. Hold for a couple of years before trying again. Score reflects potential with room for improvement.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose giving way to some aromas of black berries, plums and maybe a dash of mint. Primary flavors of red cherries and red berries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium bodied. Hold for a couple of years before trying again. Score reflects potential with room for improvement.
Red
1997 Gustavo Wine Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
WIML90?,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose with some coaxing gave up some aromas of eucalyptus, anise, red fruits and potpourri. Flavors of bright red cherries, red berries and raspberries. Slightly tart acidity, medium to integrated tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose with some coaxing gave up some aromas of eucalyptus, anise, red fruits and potpourri. Flavors of bright red cherries, red berries and raspberries. Slightly tart acidity, medium to integrated tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term.
Red
1997 Ristow Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Quinta de Pedras
88 points
WIML88,NOWA,WS94
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Odd medicinal nose followed by some red cherries and not much more. Flavors of red cherries and ripe red berries. Light to medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, light to medium body. Kind of an odd duck. Maybe it needs a decant?
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Odd medicinal nose followed by some red cherries and not much more. Flavors of red cherries and ripe red berries. Light to medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, light to medium body. Kind of an odd duck. Maybe it needs a decant?
Red
2002 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cépages
WIMLNR,WA92,WS84
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose is closed and giving up nothing. Primary flavors of red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, firm tannins, light to medium body. Obviously needs to be held and allowed to develop in the bottle. No rating.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose is closed and giving up nothing. Primary flavors of red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, firm tannins, light to medium body. Obviously needs to be held and allowed to develop in the bottle. No rating.
Red
2003 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon
92 points
WIML91-92,WA89-92,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose giving up some aromas of black licorice, black currants and maybe just a hint of roasted meat? Flavors of black cherries, black berries and just a touch of blueberries on the finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium body. I’d recommend holding a year or two to allow it to further flesh out in bottle.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose giving up some aromas of black licorice, black currants and maybe just a hint of roasted meat? Flavors of black cherries, black berries and just a touch of blueberries on the finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium body. I’d recommend holding a year or two to allow it to further flesh out in bottle.
Red
1997 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
88 points
WIML88,WA88,WS88
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, cherries and a touch of anise towards the finish. Good, basic flavors of red berries and red cherries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black berries, cherries and a touch of anise towards the finish. Good, basic flavors of red berries and red cherries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now.
Red
1999 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate
87 points
WIML87-88,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black licorice, black currants and white pepper. Chewy red currants on the palate followed by some red berries. Light acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black licorice, black currants and white pepper. Chewy red currants on the palate followed by some red berries. Light acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink over the short term.
Red
2003 Audelssa Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Mountain Terraces
89 points
WIML89,WA92,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose showing some aromas of anise and a jumble of dark ripe fruits. Flavors of red currants, red licorice and a mix of chewy red fruits. Light to medium acidity, light to medium tannins, medium body. I’d recommend holding to see if this improves.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose showing some aromas of anise and a jumble of dark ripe fruits. Flavors of red currants, red licorice and a mix of chewy red fruits. Light to medium acidity, light to medium tannins, medium body. I’d recommend holding to see if this improves.
Red
1999 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
90 points
WIML90,WA91,WS89
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of cedar, dark fruits, dried herbs and perhaps some floral components. Flavors of chewy red fruits, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drinking rather well at the moment.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of cedar, dark fruits, dried herbs and perhaps some floral components. Flavors of chewy red fruits, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drinking rather well at the moment.
Red
1998 Riboli Family Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
87 points
WIML87,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose not showing a lot (a bit of a surprise) perhaps yielding some notes of black berries and dried herbs. Maybe some dreaded balsalmic? Flavors of red cherries and berries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose not showing a lot (a bit of a surprise) perhaps yielding some notes of black berries and dried herbs. Maybe some dreaded balsalmic? Flavors of red cherries and berries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink now.
Red
1996 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
WIMLNR,NOWA,WS84
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose is completely dominated by aromas of fennel. Simple red berries on the palate. Light acidity, tannins or body. Either this wine was poorly stored, poorly made or is just DOA. If I had to rate it I’d place it in the low 80’s scorewise but I don’t think it should be rated.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose is completely dominated by aromas of fennel. Simple red berries on the palate. Light acidity, tannins or body. Either this wine was poorly stored, poorly made or is just DOA. If I had to rate it I’d place it in the low 80’s scorewise but I don’t think it should be rated.
Red
2003 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard
92 points
WIML92,WA93,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of mocha, vanilla and blueberries. Flavors of blueberries and black berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of mocha, vanilla and blueberries. Flavors of blueberries and black berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold.
Red
2003 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
91 points
WIML91,WA94,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Much tighter on the nose than the Champoux in the same tasting giving up some aromas of dark fruits, mint and much later with air time some roasted coffee. Flavors of chewy currants, dark fruits and golden raisins. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Much tighter on the nose than the Champoux in the same tasting giving up some aromas of dark fruits, mint and much later with air time some roasted coffee. Flavors of chewy currants, dark fruits and golden raisins. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold.
Red
2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
WIMLNR,WA100,WS93
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Decanted at least 3 plus hours before tasting. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose not giving up any fruit, just aromas of fennel and saddle soap. Chewy flavors of black currants and berries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold at least another five plus years and then we’ll talk. No rating.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Decanted at least 3 plus hours before tasting. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Tight nose not giving up any fruit, just aromas of fennel and saddle soap. Chewy flavors of black currants and berries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold at least another five plus years and then we’ll talk. No rating.
Red
1995 Barnett Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
WIML89-91,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Decanted at least 3 plus hours before tasting. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of raspberries, red berries and red cherries. Flavors of red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Decanted at least 3 plus hours before tasting. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of raspberries, red berries and red cherries. Flavors of red cherries and red berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now.
Red
2004 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille
91 points
WIML91,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of roasted coffee, roasted meat and dark fruits. Flavors of mocha, black berries and black currants. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins and medium body. Drink now with a splash decant or hold. NOTE:my note card said this was “Clos de Betz”.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of roasted coffee, roasted meat and dark fruits. Flavors of mocha, black berries and black currants. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins and medium body. Drink now with a splash decant or hold. NOTE:my note card said this was “Clos de Betz”.
Red
2003 Krupp Brothers Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Veraison Stagecoach Vineyard
90 points
WIML90,NOWA,NOWS
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of anise, a little tight, showing some mixed dark fruits. Flavors of currants, plums and mixed berries. Light acidity and tannins, light to medium bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of anise, a little tight, showing some mixed dark fruits. Flavors of currants, plums and mixed berries. Light acidity and tannins, light to medium bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
2003 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon
85 points
WIML85,NOWA,WS79
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dark fruits, currants and camphor. Flavors of red berries and red cherries. Light acidity, tannins and body. Unimpressive. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Dark purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dark fruits, currants and camphor. Flavors of red berries and red cherries. Light acidity, tannins and body. Unimpressive. Drink now.
Red
2001 Astrale e Terra Arcturus
88 points
WIML88,NOWA,WS87
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Nose of black cherries and white pepper. Flavors of red currants and berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Just a step behind previous bottles. Drink now.
Tasted April 21, 2007 at an offline. Tasted from a Spiegelau Authentus Magnum glass. Nose of black cherries and white pepper. Flavors of red currants and berries. Light to medium acidity, tannins and body. Just a step behind previous bottles. Drink now.