Truchard Tasting w/Anthony Truchard
Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva, IL
Tasted Thursday, August 26, 2010 by AllRed with 683 views
Introduction
Anthony Truchard was on hand to present a few wines from his family's winery. Anthony was personable, engaging and pleasant.
2009 Truchard Roussanne 89 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
The cuttings for Truchard's Roussanne came from Beaucastel in 1997. Production is typically 800-900 cases, though there was a litle less in 2009. Twenty percent is aged in new oak for 6 months.
Pale yellow color. Florally, with clay and pear notes too. Well-balanced with rich fruit on the palate. Good length on the finish. A great little bottle- impressive. 89-90 pts.
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2008 Truchard Chardonnay 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Average production of 3,300 cases, about 30% malolactic.
Pale yellow color. Notes of banana, coconut and honeysuckle. Flavors of butter, apple, coconut and oaky spice. Nice underlying acidity, finishing with hints of citrus and vanilla. 87-88 pts.
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2007 Truchard Pinot Noir 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Average production of 3,300 cases. Ruby/garnet color with notes of cinnamon, black cherry and cranberry compote. Flavors of black cherry, mint and clove, with nice acidity. Cherry tones carry through the finish.
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2007 Truchard Zinfandel 86 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Average production is about 400 cases. 15% is aged in new American oak, another 15% in new French oak.
Inky crimson/garnet color. Jammy blackberry, white pepper, vanilla and olive aromas. High acid level; flavors of dark fruit, clove, pepper and red fruit.
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2007 Truchard Syrah 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Annual production of approximately 1,500 cases.
Dark purple color. Notes of blue fruit, meat, pepper & dark fruit. Tannins are soft; flavors of smoky dark fruit fall a bit short on the finish. 86-88 pts.
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2006 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Verdot.
Opaque crimson color. Aromas of milk chocolate, blackberry and cassis, with a subtle smoky/meaty quality. Flavors of currants, pomegranate and berries.
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2006 Truchard Roussanne Botrytis 87 Points
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Production of roughly 200-300 cases when botrytis sets in.
Deep yellow color. Notes of marmalade, apricot and honey. Rich, viscous texture; flavors of marmalade, baked apricot, quince and fig paste. Long finish. Seems a bit flat, but has some good fruit.
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