Cochon555 Tour - Napa

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5 Chefs, 5 Pics, 5 Winemakers

• 2008 Wind Gap Wines Chardonnay 89 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County

  Green taste with some heat, good but out of my price range.

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• 2009 Wind Gap Wines Trousseau Gris Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard 88 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  I liked it, refreshing and worth the $20 it goes for.

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• 2007 Wind Gap Wines Grenache James Berry Vineyard 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  A big wine they call the beast. Not too tannic but it is oaky and smoky, lively on the tongue, mild heat. Not my style but good.

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• 2008 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir The Bohan-Dillon Family Blend 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Barnyard aroma, tobacco and something tropical fruit like. Good fruit, great texture earthy and almost burgundian. The tobacco scent is strong and is also like Chipotle peppers. Representative mentioned wildfires in the area gave it the smoked flavor.

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• 2007 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir M 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Earthy/Farmy, there was a scent of sea air/salt water dock smell. Lively and slightly vegetal like green bell pepper. Good but expensive.

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• 2008 Zacherle Rosé of Syrah 85 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

  Light and sparkly but with some grit. A slight salty seltzer taste.

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• 2008 Zacherle Syrah Lawer Vineyard 88 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

  Unique, aromas of fresh cut grass and pencil lead. Slightly tannic

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• 2009 Hill Family Estate Chardonnay Late Harvest 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Barrel sample Pear and florals, thick and yummy.

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• 2008 Hill Family Estate Chardonnay 87 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Buttery but not in a flawed way, with good heat.

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• 2008 Hill Family Estate Origin 85 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Not super tannic but hot, oaky. Not my style.

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• 2008 Hill Family Estate Syrah 87 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  A lot of heat, some coconut flavor

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This event was all about the pig and not much about the wine.