CarlSchmidt

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
1994 Graham Porto Vintage	Yes
2001 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken	Yes
2016 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides	Yes
2021 Midleton Very Rare 2021 Vintage Release Irish Whiskey, 40%	Yes
2013 Peter Michael Les Pavots	Yes
2008 Dominus Estate	Yes
NV Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Willett Family Estate 6 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey	Yes
2001 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines	Yes
2013 Beau Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard	Yes
1995 Ridge Zinfandel Late Picked Pagani Ranch	Yes

1994 Graham Porto Vintage
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4/28/2024 - CarlSchmidt Likes this wine: 94 Points
#1 of 11 half bottles I won at auction. Let stand upright 3 days after delivery then tasted without decant. The cork came out in 2 pieces otherwise ok. There remains lot of bright fruit, so I think this could age yet 2-3 decades? There is alcohol on the back palate - not unpleasant but that hint a great port can give. Long finish with subtle classic raisin note. I like it, and 10 more to try over time.
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2001 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken
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4/14/2024 - CarlSchmidt Likes this wine: 92 Points
Jammy! Decanted because the cork crumbled of course so had to filter. Started to drink without waiting. The amount of fruit is surprising since 23 years old. Does not taste like other Black Chicken bottles I’ve had which were all 2018 or later. Nose is pleasant. Palate is bright fruit. Not much tannins. Finish is long and some mild ethanol. Best part, this was a gift from a close friend! Cheers all!!
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2016 Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides
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12/25/2023 - CarlSchmidt Likes this wine: 93 Points
Took this to a Christmas party, and it was a hit! We did not decant it. Very terroir forward (if that’s a thing). I said earthy and my more cultured friends corrected me. In any case, a great Rhône wine.
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