Old World vs. New World

Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Saturday, June 12, 2010 by mmurry with 736 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • NV Redheads Studio Return Of The Living Red 89 Points

    Australia, South Australia

    The nose had leather and blackberry, herbs and flowers, and some spice at the end. The palate was soft, with blackberry and black currant, some leather, and a little spice. The finish was a little hot.

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  • 2004 Lewis Grace Tempranillo El Dorado 88 Points

    USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado

    The nose had cherry and raspberry, espresso and spice, and some earth at the end. The palate was smooth, with lots of acidity. It had mocha and currant, cherry and raspberry, and a lot of herbaceous spice on the finish.

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  • 2005 Bodegas Valduero Ribera del Duero Crianza 88 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

    The nose had BBQ meat, blackberry, fried herbs, and some floral notes. The palate was soft, with blackberry and herbs, grilled meat, and a very mineral finish.

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  • 2006 Prince Florent de Merode Ladoix Les Chaillots 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Ladoix

    The nose had cherry and strawberry, some earth, and just a little spice. The palate lots of strawberry and earth, a little spice, and a touch of cherry on the finish.

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  • 2005 Château Le Sartre 87 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    The nose had red currant and smoke, cherry and vanilla, and some tobacco at the end. The palate was soft, with currant and cherry, tobacco, and an a very earthy finish.

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2007 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    The nose had blackberry and roasted coffee beans, herbs and cream, and some licorice at the end. The palate was soft, and had blackberry and cream, espresso, spice, and an herbal finish.

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  • 2005 Château Les Gravières 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

    The nose had chocolate and blackberry, spice and cherry, and a little earth. The palate was a little tannic, but had cherry and earth, blackberry, chocolate, and a spicy finish.

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