2001 Guess the Red

This was a very disappointing tasting for me. There were maybe 2 wines out of 8 that I would drink if it was served at a party. Most of the wines were disjointed, alcoholic, unbalanced, or severely tannic. It was very difficult for me to pick out the varietals among these wines. I wouldn't want to buy any of the 8 wines served. I think this cements my desire to avoid most californian wines and stick to old world styled wines.

• 2001 Paitin di Pasquero-Elia Barbaresco Vecchie Vigne Sorì Paitin 78 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

  Tasting's #6, my #7. Acetone, earthy, tannic, huge and undrinkable. No fruit. 78

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• 2001 Dehlinger Pinot Noir 86 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  My #1, other's #5. Light color; light palate, some fruit, clean, fresh, red fruit. 86-87

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• 2001 Rosenblum Cellars Petite Sirah Rockpile Road Vineyard 78 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Rockpile

  My #6, other's #1. Darker than all the others; spice, licorice nose; huge, tannic, difficult. Not ready, showing EtOH on the finish. 78

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• 2001 RockBare Shiraz Reserve 85 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  My #2, group's #7. Lighter raspberry, strawberry; fruity, clean, nice. 85-86

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• 2001 Cedarville Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 82 Points

  USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado

  My #4, Group's #3. Blacker fruit, dark violet color; funky nose; tannic, young, but good structured fruit. 82-83

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• 2001 Rosenblum Cellars Mourvèdre Continente Vineyard 70 Points

  USA, California, San Francisco Bay

  My #8, group's #8. Funky nose, stewed fruit, candied. Palate is light, candied red fruit; hint spicy. Harsh palate, stewed fruit. Alcoholic. 70

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• 2001 T-Vine Cellars Grenache Napa Valley 80 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  My #5, group's #2. Shrill pomegranate nose; tannic, difficult, bitter. 80

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• 2001 Carlisle Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard 84 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  My #3, group's #4. Acetone, VA, ripe rotten fruit; spicy bright red pomegranate fruit, high acid. 84

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