Happy Hour at Cru

Stopped by Cru to try some of their thematic flights.

• 2009 Loosen Bros. Riesling Dr. L 84 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Full-bodied riesling with juicy tropical fruits. Palate was full of candied pears, apricots, and peaches. Creamy mouthfeel. Decent.

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• 2008 Mönchhof Robert Eymael Riesling Estate 86 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Lots of zesty acidity on the initial attack. White flowers, crushed stones, and white peaches dominate the palate. Nice wine.

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• 2006 Helfrich Riesling Steinklotz 89 Points

  France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

  Nose of cucumber, minerals, light pineapple, beeswax, and some light petrol notes. Powerful, complex wine. Nice acidity with florals, minerals, light tropical fruits and a subtle waxiness on the palate.

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• 2003 Domaine Lignères Corbières Le Signal 84 Points

  France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Corbières

  Dark fruit on the nose with warm spices, some meatiness and ripe cherries. Caramel, warm chocolate, plums, and cassis on the palate. Finish was barely there....

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• 2008 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Télégramme 85 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Floral notes dominate the nose with some red fruit peaking through. Palate is smooth but doesn't come across with much complexity. Subtle fruit is the big player here, but not in a sexy way...more in a thin, depressing style. Disappointing.

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• 2006 Château de Pez 88 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe

  Cedar, cranberry, sauteed mushrooms and spicy oak on the nose. Smooth on the palate. Not a complex or overly thought provoking Bordeaux but it is approachable and has sweet tannis on the finish. Nice opportunity to try a 2006 Bordeaux that's ready to go.

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• 2005 Clua Domenech Terra Alta 85 Points

  Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Terra Alta

  Nose has jammy tones, spicy vanilla, hints of flavored tobacco and burnt wood. Red fruit dominate the palate with blackberry jam and violets coming through as well.

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• 2008 López Cristóbal Ribera del Duero Tinto Roble Finca La Linde 86 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  Coffee and caramel on the nose with rich chocolate added in. Black fruits, and a hint of tobacco round this out.

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• 2008 Bodega Numanthia Toro Termes 86 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Toro

  Rich nose of blackberry/blueberry compote. Full bodied wine that I don't find too complex. Big fruit, minimal structure. Disappointing.

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