Event - Family - Nephew T.

San Diego, CA
Tasted Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Sunday, June 16, 2013 by Wine Gent with 414 views

Introduction

Tasting event of 9 wines with Nephew T.

Day 1 - The Estate - 2 wines (bottles) with 6 meats, 8 cheeses, 2 fruits, and 3 breads / crackers.

Day 2 - Vin de Syrah tasting parlor - 7 wines (glasses) with 3 meats, 4 cheeses, 1 mustard, 1 jam, 1 honey, 1 panini, 1 bread.

New food discoveries - Couscous brand coconut Gouda cheese (Australia), truffle honey, Catwolts brand herb cheese.

Flight 1 - The Estate (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Rutherford Hill Chardonnay 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (6/15/2013)

    Bouquet Lemon, pear, smokey (slight). $21 / bottle.

    Day 1 - taste lemon, metallic, grass (second part of glass), almond, vanilla, oak, butter (minimal). moderate finish. Good food pairings are sharp white cheddar cheese, rosemary ham with Dijon mustard. Initially rated 88 a non-buy, but on the cusp.

    Day 2 (two days later) - the wine opened up even more and had more sweet flavor, with a much more pleasant floral and butter middle and finish. Increased rating to 90 and buy, based on day 2 experience.

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  • 2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    (6/15/2013)

    Bouquet cherry, earthy. Taste blackberry, cherry, plum, raisin, green vegetable (with pepper salami), sweet (with Dijon mustard), moderate finish. Nice Rhone with balance, solid and soft finish, goes well with variety of meats and cheeses, so it exudes some versatility.

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Flight 2 - Vin de Syrah - Big & Bold (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Terra d'Oro Winery Zinfandel 90 Points

    USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County

    (6/16/2013)

    Bouquet berry. Taste berry, cherry, plum. Texture chewy. Good pairing with Calabrese salami (sweet, honey flavors). Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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  • 2010 Graffigna Malbec 88 Points

    Argentina, San Juan, Tulum Valley

    (6/16/2013)

    Bouquet vegetable (artichoke or asparagus?), soft earth. Taste simple, sweet (with spicy Calabrese salami), bitter (with coconut Gouda ), flattens out with cheddar cheese. long soft smooth finish. May be better to drink without food, or allow to age longer for food pairings. May buy a bottle and age For another year or two. Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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Flight 3 - Vin de Syrah - Anything But Chardonnay (ABC) (3 Notes)

  • 2012 Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc Grand Selection 90 Points

    Chile, Rapel Valley

    (6/16/2013)

    Not a white wine fan, but this was a pleasant surprise! Will buy a bottle or two. Bouquet apple, lemon, honey. Taste apple, honey, sweet, buttery finish (with prosciutto), spicy sweet (with coconut Gouda ), long finish. Texture creamy. Nice light balance, solid but soft finish. A very nice refreshing taste experience. Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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  • 2012 Simonsig Chenin Blanc 85 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    (6/16/2013)

    Bouquet mineral, gasoline (?), earthy African terroir (Giraffes, Hippos, Elephants, etc.), apples, apricots. Taste apple, tangy, (honey, vanilla, orange flavors with Dijon mustard), sweet (with cheddar cheese ), moderate finish that gradually develops into a long finish as glass progresses. Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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  • 2012 Laird Family Estate Pinot Grigio Cold Creek Ranch 85 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    (6/16/2013)

    Bouquet grapefruit, grass. Taste simple, nutty backend. All pairings overwhelm this wine - it may require very light and unassuming foods, or may require some aging. Other wines available are more worth the time to try - suggest passing on this one. Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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Flight 4 - Vin de Syrah - Tobin James Syrah (1 Note)

  • 2009 Tobin James Syrah 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    (6/16/2013)

    Bouquet jammy, berry. Taste is an initial smack in the mouth with berry, then some mocha and vanilla, with a long finish. Texture chewy. Good pairing with regular and spicy salami, coconut gouda, sharp cheddar, and herb cheese. Tasted at Vin de Syrah parlor in San Diego, CA.

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