Cincinnati Wine Festival
Cincinnati, OH
Tasted Friday, March 12, 2010 by joshwoodward with 576 views
Introduction
I only had 50 minutes, so this was a tad rushed. :) I focused more on scores than detailed notes.
Cincinnati, OH
Tasted Friday, March 12, 2010 by joshwoodward with 576 views
I only had 50 minutes, so this was a tad rushed. :) I focused more on scores than detailed notes.
2008 Château Graville-Lacoste Blanc 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves
Crisp, leesy
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2007 Domaine Comtesse de Cherisey Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Chalky texture, slightly buttery
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2007 Guy Breton Morgon Vieilles Vignes 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon
Fruit-forward, strawberry, crisp light and very refreshing.
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2007 Clos La Coutale Cahors 89 Points
France, Southwest France, Cahors
Tannic, acidic, red fruit, spicy.
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2006 Domaine les Pallières Gigondas 89 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Light, juicy, tannic acidic and spicy.
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2007 Chalk Hill Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill
Crisp, leesy, no oak, delicious.
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2007 Chalk Hill Chardonnay Estate Bottled Chalk Hill 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill
Crisp, elegant, light oak, pear and lemon. Very restrained.
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2005 Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill
Juicy, creamy, cassis and blackberry, slightly simple.
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2009 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 90 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough
Peaches, apricots, grass and lime for days. Crisp and delicious, very refreshing.
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2006 Bodega Numanthia Toro Numanthia 91 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Toro
Sweet oak nose. Smooth, quite oaky but elegant, medium+ tannins, medium acid.
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2008 Truchard Roussanne 92 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Pears on the nose, round. Echoed on the palate. Moderate oak. Really delicious, one of my favorites of the day, and a steal at $20.
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2007 Truchard Chardonnay 89 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Buttery, rich, very Californian, but with a decent acidity.
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2006 Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 90 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Smooth, oaky. Juicy. Red fruit.
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2006 Penfolds Bin 389 90 Points
Australia, South Australia
Big nose, black fruit. Oaky. Extracted. Still very young, tannic, and acidic.
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2006 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 92 Points
Australia, South Australia
Elegant high-toned nose, dusty, tannic and acidic. Big slab of oak needs time to mellow. Big, Napa-y.
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2006 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Juicy, delicious, slightly simple. The massively tannic structure sneaks up and coats your mouth, medium acidity. Food wine.
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2005 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Fifteen-Forty 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Juicy, very tannic, food wine.
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2006 Neal Family Vineyards Petite Syrah Rutherford Dust 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Quite grippy, dark and intense.
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2007 Dr. Loosen Riesling Blue Slate Kabinett 90 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Delicious, acidic, creamy, pears, dollop of sweetness.
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2007 Dr. Loosen Riesling Eiswein 91 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Medium+ sweetness, peaches, and a decent acidity. I'd like more, but it was served a little warm so it may not have been showing well.
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2005 Meeker Four Kings 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Oak nose. Rough-textured on the palate, cassis, medicinal.
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2005 Pine Ridge Vineyards Fortis 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Big corny nose. Smooth, buttery.
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2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Indian Wells 91 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Pears, creamy, medium acidity. Elegant, minerality, refined, restrained.
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2005 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Smooth, minerality, tannic, acidic, structured.
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