Block 7 Wine Co. 1 Year Anniversary Tasting

Very much enjoyed this event. Much better wines than other similar events in Houston. Wasn't too crowded either. Hope the secret doesn't get too far out next year.

• NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut 85 Points

  France, Champagne

  Not sure what was up with this bottle, but it came across very sweet and candied - mostly strawberry flavors. Little acidity and a sweet finish.

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• NV Montaudon Champagne Grande Rosé Brut 87 Points

  France, Champagne

  There was a funky aspect to the nose, which was otherwise toasted brioche and strawberry. Much better on the palate, which was herbal along with strawberry, cherry, and citrus. Couldn't get over those funky aromas, though. There are much better sparkling rosés out there.

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• NV Camille Savès Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  Strawberry shortcake, lemon, and mineral nose. Rich palate, excellent balance. Fantastic rosé Champagne.

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• 2006 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Rosé 91 Points

  USA, California, North Coast

  Toasty and nutty with bright strawberry, pear, and citrus. Nicely balanced. The Pinot Noir component really comes through on this. On the short list of the best domestic sparkling rosés.

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• 2007 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 90 Points

  USA, California, North Coast

  Lemon yogurt and white toast. Creamy, yet refreshingly bright on the palate with nice, tiny bubbles.

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• NV Delamotte Champagne Brut Rosé 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  Toasted brioche, cherry, and rose petals. Creamy and very drinkable.

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• NV Delamotte Champagne Brut 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  Nice flavors of citrus and toast. Really well balanced. The one thing keeping this away from a higher score is a lack of intensity of flavor.

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• NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  First time to experience the legend that is Krug - albeit this was a just a small taste. Toasted hazelnuts and lemon zest. Creamy, with fine bubbles. Great finish. Look forward to having more of this in the future.

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• 2006 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  There's nice fruit here, but this needs time.

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• 2006 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  Delicious red fruit, earth, and spice. Perfectly balanced, IMHO.

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• 2007 Gérard Mugneret Vosne-Romanée 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

  Earthy cherries and minerals. Nice, if a bit uninteresting compared to the others I tried today.

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• 2007 Gérard Mugneret Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 89 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

  Ripe black cherry and barnyard. Nice acidity.

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• 2006 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

  Lots of minerality and earthiness on this. Cherry fruit.

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• 2006 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny

  I really liked this. Beautifully balanced and rocking some rich cherry fruit with big whiffs of loam. The best QPR of the Burgs I tried today.

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• 2006 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

  Dark cherry, raspberry, forest floor, and ferrous minerals. Dry, and a tad austere on the palate. This needs time, but I think it has a promising future. 91+

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• 2007 Domaine Denis Bachelet Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

  Dirty red cherries and minerals. Excellent complexity and balance.

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• 2007 Serafin Père et Fils Charmes-Chambertin 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

  One of my favorite Burgs of the day. Black cherry and baking spices. Great balance and complexity.

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• 2007 Serafin Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

  Earthy and spicy cherry. Smooth.

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• 2009 Westrey Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 89 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Pear, stone fruits, and citrus with good minerality and moderate acidity.

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• 2008 Wallace Brook Cellars Pinot Gris 86 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Stone fruit and citrus. Low acidity, comes across rather sweet.

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• 2009 Pichler-Krutzler Grüner Veltliner Frauengärten 89 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau

  Lemon, nectarine, minerals. Slightly off-dry.

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• 2008 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard 90 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge

  Spicy black cherry. Nice grip. A bit too much alcohol on the finish.

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• 2007 Domaine Beau Mistral Rasteau St.-Martin 90 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rasteau

  Ripe cherry, earthy spices. Kirsch finish.

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• 2005 Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 87 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

  I found this to be over-oaked and too hot. Not a good value.

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• 2005 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 89 Points

  Hungary, Tokaji

  Having loved the 2003, I was a bit disappointed. Deeply honeyed but lacking acidity, so it comes across slightly cloying. Long, spicy finish.

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• 2005 Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Pinot Gris Clos Rebberg Sélection de Grains Nobles 92 Points

  France, Alsace

  Honey, citrus, and apricot. Nice acidity. Long finish.

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