Saturday Afternoon Tasting

German Village, Columbus, Ohio
Tasted Saturday, March 31, 2012 by njc2o with 314 views

Introduction

Have too much wine laying around, and don't drink enough. Decided to put together a quick flight of things I have kicking around.

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2008 Joh. Jos. Prüm Riesling Kabinett 88 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    color: pale yellow. nose: explosive lemon zest, chalk, salinity, ocean air. palate: sweet lemon.. a little light on the acidity for me. decent weight. nose really makes this wine.

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  • 2008 Château des Roches Sec 79 Points

    France, Bordeaux

    color: pale straw. nose: lemon, peach, nectarine. reticent bouquet, even when served at 60 degrees. palate: light, hit of acidity. lemon juice. slight chalk. finishes within 10 seconds. unoffensive. probably should have been drunk younger.

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  • 2009 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Côtes du Rhône Blanc 75 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    color: very pale straw-yellow. nose: giving up little. basically non-existent. vague rubbery/plastic sensation, but that may be ambient in the room, as i'm struggling to pull out anything from this. palate: nice weight. floral/herbaceous sensation on the mid palate. awkward astringent acidity kick on the back with a wollop of alcohol. finish has decent length. awkward wine.

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  • 2009 Cantine Galasso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fiorano 85 Points

    Italy, Abruzzi, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

    color: rich dark purple-red. nose: predominant note i'm getting is butter, which is very weird. grape soda. light nose. palate: tannin and acidity blast on the front. burnt blackberries. decent finish. pretty good value for the money. needs food, and some time to decant.

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  • 2005 Hyde De Villaine Belle Cousine Hyde Vineyard 86 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    color: dark, rich, youthful cabernet color. nose: cassis liqueur, sweet oak, blueberry. palate: tannic. oaked. fruit character hidden by youthful oak and tannic character. toasted herb and scorched earth. somewhat savory. drinkable now, but needs more time. decent character and weight.

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