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Tasted Sunday, March 23, 2014 by pgb67 with 335 views

Flight 1 - Whites (3 Notes)

Flight 2 - Euro-reds (3 Notes)

  • 2003 Domenico Clerico Barolo Pajana 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Still a bruiser over a decade in, with a block of tannins that seemed to pick up power over the course of the night. Hold! Nice cherry and raspberry fruit profile with balsamic and tobacco notes.

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  • 2010 Foradori 90 Points

    Italy, Trentino Alto-Adige / Veneto, Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT

    Aromatic, balanced, and elegant, with a subtle sandalwood and rose petal nose and a structured palate of fine tannis, delicate acidity and crushed berry fruit flavors. A good wine to sip at the start of a meal.

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  • 2009 Domaine Dublère Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Planchots du Nord 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune

    Biggest disappointment in the lineup and the cause for concern over spoilage or possibly a closed phase. Lean but firm with cherry and oak spice characteristics.

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Flight 3 - Cali-reds (4 Notes)

  • 2007 Temple Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    I continue to have success with 2007 Cali Cabs, and many of them, like this bottle, are relative bargains. Sleek and pure with a nice mix of currant, blackberry, and cedar - finished with an appealing loamy earthiness.

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  • 2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    As frequently happens at parties, the Carlisle disappears faster than other wines and you lose the opportunity to study its development over time. Firm and structured, youngish, and a great value as always. Zesty wild berries on the entry palate with backend notes of fennel, wildflowers and cracked pepper.

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  • 2005 Culler Syrah Griffin 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    I've been a Culler fan for years, but this might be the oldest Culler I've ever tasted and it might be in decline, but it still gave ample pleasure. Rich and savory with secondary characteristics of roasted herb, crushed rocks and tobacco on a still well-balanced frame.

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  • 2011 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Gioia Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    Charming but maybe not as sophisticated as I would have expected (attributable to its youth, likely) - snappy berry flavor profile with spice and light cedar aromas and notes of cherry. Nevertheless, a crowd pleaser as is usually the case with R-M.

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