Kitchak Cellars Release Party Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Tasted Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by 3daywinereview.com with 1,044 views
Introduction
A great event put on by the owners Peter Kitchak and Ralph Bashioum. The Scherzo was a nice Rose starter wine to the event and I loved the differences between the 07 and 09.
Flight 1 (7 Notes)
Closing
I was amazed at how well the Concerto was drinking even after seeing almost 3 years in oak. A wonderful US Cabernet and a top 20 of all time for me.
2007 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Scherzo 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
(5/12/2010)
One of the best domestic rose wines I have ever tasted made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cherry, rose petals, spice, subtle oak and vanilla are the components of the wine. It has some tannins present and could be enjoyed with a steak. Dry in style and really an interesting wine.
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2009 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Scherzo 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
(5/12/2010)
Completely different then the 2007 and more Provence like. Nose of strawberries, minerals, spices and earth. Lively acidity and a solid finish. Again a well made Rose wine from 100% Cabernet.
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2006 Kitchak Cellars Vivace 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(5/12/2010)
A delicate wine featuring chalk, grapefruit, lemon and a candied apricot finish. Drinking well right now but I would not wait to long on consuming this wine.
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2007 Kitchak Cellars Vivace 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(5/12/2010)
A wonderful wine with a nose of lemon, subtle oak, chalk, pinneapple and minerals. On the palate this wine picks up a candied apple note and the oak is subtle. Medium finish and good acidity. This mainly Rhone style wine is 47% Marsanne, 47% Rousanne and 6% Chardonnay (adds a nice element to the wine).
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2008 Kitchak Cellars Vivace 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
(5/12/2010)
My favorite of the three Vivace-Ermitage Blanc wines sampled but not by much. Floral, honey suckles, lemon and minerals make up the nose. Very light oak compared to the 07 with an interesting carmel and buttery quality that picks up on the finish. Medium finish and really balanced wine. No flaws here!
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2006 Kitchak Cellars Adagio 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
(5/12/2010)
A blend of 47% Cabernet, 32% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. Medium purple and the nose is powerful with pepper, blackberries, cherry, floral and spices. There is a gravel note on the palate and medium finish. A wine at 15.2% alcohol that does not show any heat on the nose or palate. Well balanced and drinking really well right now. I was amazed how subtle the oak was for being aged 29 months.
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2006 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Concerto Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
(5/12/2010)
This is an amazing effort! Cassis, spices, oak, vanilla and minerals on the impressive nose. Full of life on the palate with flavors bouncing all over the mouth. Dark fruits, integrated oak, vanilla, spices and minerals are present and the wine is perfectly balanced. Medium and concentrated finish. Easily this wine will age for a decade. (12 views)
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