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Seven Bridges Golf Club

Tasted February 12, 2020 by AllRed with 285 views

Flight 1 - Table 1 (6 notes)

White
2018 Loimer Grüner Veltliner Lois Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal
87 points
Retailer tasting. Bright and citrusy. Good acidity. Straightforward but an enjoyable quaffer. $11.99.
White
2018 Broc Cellars Love White USA, California
87 points
Retailer tasting. Nearly half marsanne, about a quarter roussanne and the rest grenache blanc and picpoul. White fruit with an underlying earthy/soily note. Orchard fruit on the palate. Good. $17.99.
Red
2016 Bodegas Nekeas Garnacha El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa Spain, Navarra
87 points
Retailer tasting. Bright red color. Notes of cherry and red fruit with peppery undertones. Juicy and bright. Flavors of cherry and white currants, soice and pepper. A second taste later in the evening reveals a slight sour note on the palate. I think this would make for a nice summer patio barbecue wine. Domino was unimpressed, fwiw. 87-88 pts. $12.99.
Red
2017 Domaine des 3 Cellier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Alchimie France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Retailer tasting. Rather pretty. Peppery spice, rose and red berry fruit bouquet. Medium-bodied. Plenty of red fruit along with spice and licorice flavors. Finishes with good length. Overall very nice. 91+ pts. $26.99.
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Red
2017 First Drop Shiraz Mother's Milk Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
89 points
Retailer tasting. Eucalyptus, black fruit and chocolate. Medium-bodied. Red fruit palate, with spice and more herb/eucalyptus as well. I rather like the fruit here...wouldn't be a bad weeknight wine for lamb. $16.79
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Red
2016 Quest USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
88 points
Retailer tasting. Minty, bordering on menthol overtones, with red and black fruit underneath. Red fruit on the palate, with some menthol as well. Finishes a little on the short side. Would have guessed Aussie if drinking this blind. $22.99.

Flight 2 - Table 2 (6 notes)

Rosé - Sparkling
2016 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Rosé USA, California, North Coast
90 points
Retailer tasting. Pale color with a lingering mousse. Rose petal, red berry and clay notes. Medium bead. Cherry and red berry fruit, soft on the mid-palate; moderate finish. 89/90. $36.99.
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White
2017 Domaine Henri Perrusset Mâcon-Villages Macon Farges Selection Vieilles Vignes France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Villages
91 points
Retailer tasting. Surprise of the tasting for me, a nice little wine for the price. NOtes of melon, Pink Lady apples, honeysuckle and crushed stone. Flavors of pear and apple, along with an earthy clay quality and maybe just a hint of something woody? Really well done and enjoyable. $19.99.
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White
2017 Pascal Janvier Jasnières France, Loire Valley, Jasnières
88 points
Retailer tasting. Apple and stone notes give way to a candied/sweet/ripe melon quality which works quite nicely here. Stone and pear flavors...really nice fruit. Good. $18.99.
Red
2017 Sandhi Wines Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
92 points
Retailer tasting. Cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, herbs and spices- loads of really pure, pretty red fruit. Medium-bodied. The pure, elegant red fruit follows on the palate, accented by spice and cherry. Well-balanced with a good finish. Impressive. $27.99.
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Red
2017 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
89 points
Retailer tasting. Dusty cherry and cranberry fruit, perhaps a hint of vanilla as well. Slightly drying tannins supported by cherry and red berry fruit. Good. $17.99.
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Red
2017 Matthew Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, North Coast
86 points
Retailer tasting. Bright garnet red. Herb, currant, plum and spice notes. Chewy. Red cabernet fruit, wood spice and plum flavors. A little short on the finish. 86+ pts. $12.99.
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