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Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Saturday, December 24, 2011 by mmurry with 477 views

Flight 1 (6 Notes)

  • 2008 Ancien Pinot Noir Carneros 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    Cherry and chocolate on the nose, with plum, strawberry and floral notes at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with sour cherry and plum, and a nice cocoa finish.

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  • NV Henriot Champagne Brut Rosé 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    Yeast and strawberry on the nose, with some smokiness and cherry at the end. Strawberry and cherry on the palate, with bread and spice on the mid-palate. It finishes with some spice.

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  • 2008 Enkidu Sangiovese Rosso Fazekas 90 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Napa County

    Dried red fruit and roasted nuts on the nose, with some vanilla and whipped cream at the end. Rich with raspberry liqueur on the palate, with sour cherry and vanilla in the middle, and a nice nutty finish.

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  • 2006 Saint-Laurent Syrah 90 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope

    BBQ'd meat and blueberry on the nose, with cherry and floral notes, and some spice at the end. Gamey and rich on the palate, with floral notes and spice, and a nice blueberry finish.

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  • 2009 Januik Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard 88 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

    Buttered popcorn and apple pie on the nose, with spice and citrus on the back end. Less oaky on the palate and much fruitier, with lots of spice on the finish.

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  • 2007 Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

    Cassis and sweet spice on the nose, with some oak and tobacco at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with red fruit, spice, and some leather on the finish.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Cuvée Rosé Brut 91 Points

    France, Champagne

    Raspberry and strawberry on the nose, with some floral notes and bread dough right after. Strawberry and currants on the palate, with yeast and rose petals on the mid-palate, and a smoky finish.

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  • 2007 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Ulises Valdez Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    Tropical fruit and nuts on the nose, with some smoke underneath, and some crushed rock at the end. The palate has good acidity and nice smokiness. There's a little oak on the mid-palate, and lots of tropical fruit on the finish,

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  • 2008 Grassi Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Wood and earth on the nose, with some dried berries and floral notes. Rich and tannic on the palate, with blueberry and berry, and some oak on the finish.

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