Moroccan Birthday Feast

Morocco's Restaurant, Mountain View, California
Tasted Thursday, September 22, 2011 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 311 views

Introduction

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Flight 1 (1 Note)

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

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  • 2008 A. Rafanelli Merlot Dry Creek Valley 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    Very dark red violet color; lovely plum, berry nose; tasty, caramel, ripe plum, berry, mellow palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (with 10-15% Cabernet Sauvignon; an excellent California Merlot, for $32)

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

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  • 2003 Bric Cenciurio Barolo Coste di Rose 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; nice dried berry, berry, anise nose; tight, tart dried berry, tart berry palate with good acidity; needs 6 years; medium-plus finish

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

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Flight 6 (2 Notes)

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  • 1988 Chateau Musar 96 Points

    Lebanon, Bekaa Valley

    Bricking medium dark red violet color with pale meniscus; mature, complex, anise, dried berry, chocolate, fig nose with a potpourri of spices; very tasty, chocolate, fig, anise, dried berry palate with fabulous spices; medium-plus finish

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  • 1999 Chateau Musar 93 Points

    Lebanon, Bekaa Valley

    Dark red violet color; rich, anise, dried berry, spicy black fruit, chocolatey nose; tasty, youthful, tart black fruit, spice, fig, dried berry palate; medium-plus finish 93+ points

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Closing

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