OCP4W VII

WWW in Irvine, CA
Tasted Saturday, July 31, 2010 by grafstrb with 491 views

Introduction

A few of my notes from the day, which was highlighted by the amazing gift from the CT crew!

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

  • 2003 Azienda Agricola G. Milazzo Sicilia Duca di Montalbo

    Italy, Sicily, Sicilia

    NOSE: rich; smells Chard-like, with a hint of minerals.

    BODY: rich golden yellow color; medium bodied.

    TASTE: a bit alcoholic; leather and warm/ripe tropical fruits; 13.5% alc.

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  • 2001 Stony Hill Chardonnay

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    -- popped and poured --
    -- tasted non-blind over a couple hours --

    NOSE: initial hint of sour milk; otherwise typical chard nose; not oaky.

    BODY: light golden yellow color; medium-light bodied.

    TASTE: great balance; good acid; nice minerality; medium richness; delicate; 13% alc.; no signs of oxidation; this is kickin' around just fine right now -- seems like it has many years left in it. Gut impression score: low 90's

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  • 2004 Vinoptima Gewürztraminer Reserve

    New Zealand, North Island, Gisborne, Ormond

    Medium golden yellow color with a slight tan hue throughout. Nose is rich with botyrtyis spice, honey and dried apricots. Medium-full bodied on the palate with flavors reflecting the aromas of the nose. Very rich with adequate acid. I liked this a lot. 14.5% alc.

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  • 1998 Château Rocher Bellevue Figeac

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

    -- popped and poured --
    -- tasted a single glass non-blind over 45 min., a couple hours after uncorking --

    NOSE: oak; leather; a bit of funk; soft red fruits; smoky; no alcohol fumes.

    BODY: lots of fine particulate matter; medium to medium-full bodied; garnet color of medium depth.

    TASTE: funky graphite; loganberry; dusty; grippy tannins; long finish; loosely knit; not alcoholic; seems to be in its prime right now. Gut impression score: 88 - 91.

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