The Blind Drunks monthly tasting

Joe's
Tasted Sunday, May 23, 2010 by AllRed with 806 views

Introduction

The wines for the tasting are served double blind to the group in brown paper bags, unless noted otherwise. Each flight is tasted, discussed and unveiled before moving on to the next flight. Wines are listed in the order they appeared in the flight.

Flight 1 - I. Nonblind rosés. (4 Notes)

Joe had a few samples left over and set them up nonblind on the patio.

Flight 2 - II. Warm-up whites. (3 Notes)

  • 2008 Flora Springs Chardonnay Napa Valley 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Straw yellow color. Opens with an oily, waxy note, followed by a nutty aroma and some florals with flavors of dirty white fruit. Rather odd at first, I couldn't figure out what this was or where it was from. Opened in the glass though, and took on textbook toasted oak and Chardonnay fruit tones.

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  • 2009 Terrace Heights Estate Sauvignon Blanc THE

    New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

    Pale straw color. Obviously Sauvignon Blanc, with grassy jalapeno pepper notes. Grapefruit, lemongrass and restrained citrus tones on the palate. I guessed that this was from South Africa.

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  • 2007 Maryhill Gewürztraminer 85 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Pale color. Opens with a dominant floral note followed by dried flowers. Has a somewhat heavy, viscous texture, with sweet white and stone fruit flavors. Lacks acidity. With air it develops a subtle petrol note, which had me guessing this was a domestic Riesling.

    Note: a sweet wine, per the winery's website.

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Flight 3 - III. Reds. (4 Notes)

  • 2006 Trentadue Winery Merlot Geyserville Estate

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

    Garnet color. Notes of spice and black cherry with a subtle meaty element. Big, searing tannins, very astringent...black fruit and earthy dusty tones. No clue.

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  • 2005 Tobin James Cabernet Sauvignon Notorious

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Garnet color. Similar aromas to the first wine; spice, black cherry and a subtle meaty quality. Firm tannins, but well-balanced, with dark fruit flavors. Developed aromas of mint/eucalyptus and red hots (cinnamon candies) with air, and softened a touch on the palate.

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  • 2000 Le Clos du Caillou Côtes du Rhône Villages Tres Vieilles Vignes Reserve 86 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages

    Pale ruby/garnet color; an older wine by appearance. Has a "tired" aroma to it. Also notes of iron, beef blood and mushroom. Red fruit flavors, but thin; currant and spice tones with almost no finish.

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  • 2006 Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Huerhuero 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Garnet/crimson color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, bell pepper and with air, lavender. Fine-grained tannins with flavors of dark fruit black cherry, currants and berries. Good length on the finish, with spice and herb nuances. Guessed cab from either Sonoma or a cooler Napa site.

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Flight 4 - IV. Reds. (4 Notes)

Flight 5 - V. Reds. (3 Notes)

  • 2006 Miro Cellars Petite Sirah 88 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    Notes of blackberry, a bit "hot" too; floral qualities become more prominent with air. Medium-bodied, with dark fruit and cherry flavors. Guessed Cali cab.

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  • 2003 Tenimenti d'Alessandro Syrah Cortona Il Bosco 88 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Cortona

    Garnet core, light at the edge. Notes of cherry, herbs- tarragon and rosemary, and boysenberry. Has a medicinal quality too, something comparable to cough syrup. Flavors of red fruit on the palate, with typical acidity. Turns vegetal with air. 87-89 pts.

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  • 2002 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets 70 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

    Old, washed out garnet color. Initial note of green coffee bean, followed by a dominant white pepper aroma with cherry liqueur undertones, turning vegetal - badly. Washed out, swampy rotten vegetable aromas. A hint of red fruit on the palate, but that too displays vegetal tones.

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Flight 6 - IV. Nonblind dinner & dessert wines. (4 Notes)

The Angélus and Bon Pasteur were opened and served immediately from small decanters so essentially they were popped & poured.

  • 1988 Château Angélus 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

    Not decanted. Fairly dark color. Gorgeous nose displays notes of leather, dark fruit and plum. Very well-balanced, with flavors of dark fruit lasting through the finish. 91-92 pts.

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  • 2000 Château Le Bon Pasteur 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Deep garnet color. Notes of black fruit, leather and cassis/currants. Well-balanced, with flavors of dark fruit, black cherry, dried flowers and spice, with good supporting acidity and a long finish. 92+ pts.

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  • 2007 Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    Light color. Aromas of apricot, marmalade and honey, hint of botrytis spice. Nice texture, with citrus and apricot flavors on the palate. Not as much acidity showing through as I would have expected given other examples from the vintage.

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  • 2007 Robledo Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc Dos Hermanas Two Sisters 86 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Lake County

    Pale straw color. Bouquet is dominated by floral notes, with subtle pear tones. Flavors of apple and pear with a decent finish.

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