CellarTracker Wisconsin Offline I - Part One
Madison, WI
Tasted Friday, June 24, 2011 by wineismylife with 1,186 views
Introduction
The Wisconsin and surrounding area members of CellarTracker gathered together for their first time as a group for a weekend of wine, food and good company. Six representatives of the Texas contingent were also in attendance in a display of solidarity and support for our northern brethren. The first dinner was held at a local Italian steakhouse. By the end of the evening at least 32 wines had been shared among new found friends. Here are the results:
1979 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
WIML91?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Served from magnum. Opened only about 8-10 hours before serving.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of Briar patch, cherries and berries. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold in magnum format.
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1996 Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Millésimé 92 Points
France, Champagne
WIML92+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with small, steady beading. Nose of yellow pears, baked apples and light notes of cinnamon. Flavors of lemon, tangy pears and crisp Grannie Smith apples. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 93 Points
France, Champagne
WIML93+
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with light beading. Nose of matchstick, brioche and yellow pears. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and a bit of lemon zest. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2003 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
WIML93+
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of sea foam, peach, apricot and wet stones. Flavors of peach, apricot core and minerals. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2005 Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 94 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé
WIML94-95
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of grapefruit, basil, peach, apricot and sea breeze. Flavors of grapefruit, lime, minerals and a bit of peach spritz on the medium to long finish. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2005 Didier Dagueneau Silex 94 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé
WIML94-95
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Soft nose of grapefruit, peach, acacia and a bit of guava. Flavors of peach, lime, apricot and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2008 Maybach Family Vineyards Chardonnay Eterium 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of vanilla, cream, toast and a bit of spice. Flavors of hazelnut, cream and brandy soaked pears. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2009 Maybach Family Vineyards Chardonnay Eterium 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
WIML93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, cream, apricot and yellow pears. Flavors of tangy yellow pears, vanilla, yellow apples and a tiny bit of lemon zest. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1993 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
WIML93+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, somewhat dusty looking. Nose of barnyard, leather, berries and cherries. Flavors of tart berries and cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely drink.
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2004 La Pousse d'Or Santenay 1er Cru Clos Tavannes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of grapefruit, dill, rose petals, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose starts with a hint of grapefruit followed by a hint of white pepper then black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or hold.
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2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace 92 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
WIML92+/-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of graham cracker, black berries and black cherries. Solid flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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1998 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja 93 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
WIML93-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2004 Clarendon Hills Grenache Clarendon 91 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
WIML91
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of florals, white pepper, berries and graham crackers. Flavors of berries, sweet cherries, white pepper and a hint of red licorice. Medium to bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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2004 Clarendon Hills Grenache Hickinbotham 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tobacco, cocoa, black berries and plums. Flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of blueberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
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2006 Efeste Syrah Ceidleigh 90 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
WIML90+?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of roasted meat, berries, plums and melted black licorice. Flavors of berries and cherries. Bit of a clipped finish. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium body? Drink now with some air? Perhaps hold?
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2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 92 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of barnyard, dried herbs, berries and plums. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a bit of plum. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Hold?
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1982 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
WIML92-93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of forest floor, tobacco, black berries, white pepper and a bit of wet stones. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1989 Château Pavie Macquin 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nice nose of anise, tobacco, cocoa and wet stones. Flavors of berries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2000 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
WIML92+?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cedar, underbrush, tobacco and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of berries and cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. I'd recommended holding.
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2000 Château La Fleur de Boüard 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lalande de Pomerol
WIML91+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of forest floor, tobacco, currants and dark plums. Flavors of black licorice, dark berries and black cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2003 Château La Fleur de Boüard 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lalande de Pomerol
WIML90-
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of pain grille, roasted meat, marjoram and a bit of wet stones. Fairly simple and straightforward flavors of black berries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink anytime.
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2006 Ghost Horse Cabernet Sauvignon Shadow
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. HOT nose of pepper and dirty dishwater. Flavors of berries and a bit of tart cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink? Hold? Use as a Molotav Cocktail? Seems hot and completely disjointed at the moment. Therefore no rating.
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2007 Melka Métisse Jumping Goat 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML90+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ginger, licorice, balsamic and berries. Flavors of currants and berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink with air or hold.
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2005 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
WIML92+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thistle, violets, roasted coffee and sugar plums. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and black cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2005 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
WIML92-93?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of saddle leather, plums and currants. Flavors of berries, raspberries and bright cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely hold another year before trying again.
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1985 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg 90 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
WIML90+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of basil, kumquat and a bit of quince. Flavors of cherries, tangerines and apricots. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
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2002 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese 92 Points
Germany, Nahe
WIML92-93+/-?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of diesel, kumquat and a bit of apricot. Flavors of peach, apricot and a bit of sweet cherry. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. No rush.
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2000 Árvay János Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 92 Points
Hungary, Tokaji
WIML92
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Amber color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, spices, honey and lemon drops. Flavors of honey and lemon. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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1955 Fonseca Porto Vintage
Portugal, Douro, Porto
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Somewhat amber looking in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of licorice and a hint of sorghum. Flavors of almonds and vodka. Medium acidity and body. Seems a bit hot on the nose and palate so let's not rate it.
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1985 Graham Porto Vintage 90 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
WIML90?
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Garnet to perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose is a bit subdued giving way to aromas of lacquer, licorice and cigar box. Flavors of licorice and berries. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. This bottle was a bit under-performing from what I would have expected.
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NV Casa de Sta. Eufemia Porto Special Reserve White
Portugal, Douro, Porto
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.
Amber color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of carrot and ash. Flavors of raisins with a hint of licorice. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now? Must be off therefore no rating.
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