Wines to Celebrate Dad's 53rd
Baltimore, Md
Tasted Saturday, August 28, 2010 by isaacjamesbaker with 362 views
Introduction
It was a few days before my father's 53rd, so my father, mother, sister, cousin and i hung around and sipped some wine. Good times, great conversation. Happy birthday, dad!
NV Tissot (Bénédicte et Stéphane / André et Mireille) Crémant du Jura Rosé 88 Points
France, Jura, Crémant du Jura
bright salmon color. very floral on the nose with distinct watermelon as well. high acid, very mineral-driven, with lots of strawberries as well. solid, unique sparkler.
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NV Louis de Sacy Champagne Grand Cru Brut 84 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
tasted like a different wine this time. this time it had a lot more almond paste, some vanilla. creamy, with apple and toasted pear. a bit simple.
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2009 Xarmant Arabako Txakolina 85 Points
Spain, País Vasco, Arabako Txakolina
i liked this lemon and pineapple on the nose and the crispness on the palate. lots of key lime and green apple.
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2007 Sierra Vista Roussanne 86 Points
USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County
the nose on this shows pineapple and a little bit of almond. white peach on the palate, hints of vanilla. soam oak treatment, but not too much. not enough intensity or weight to be a great wine, but it's a solid effort.
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2008 OTP Pinot Noir 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
the nose on this wine was intoxicating. lots of dark fruit, mulling spices. but on the palate it just didn't do it for me. i liked the mouthfeel, the velvety feel, but the tannins were just too light and the wine really dropped off on the finish. shame because the nose was really nice.
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NV Taylor (Fladgate) Porto 20 Year Old Tawny 92 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
this port is always a treat. the nose is just beautiful, and the intensity of flavors and weight on the palate is great. so much figs! my dad liked this wine a lot, as did my mom. it's just a lovable bottle.
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