Summer BBQ

Paul, Matt, Chris, Gina, Sascha, Michi stopped by for a warm summer afternoon at woodland manor. We had some tasty wine, awesome food, and great times with friends.

• 2009 Trefethen Pinot Noir 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District

  Plum, cherry nose; delicate strawberry palate; med finish. Elegant.

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• 2009 Ty Caton Cabernet Collection - Upper Bench Caton Vineyard Sonoma Valley 91 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley

  Dark fruit nose; Currants, deep rich palate; big finish. Nice wine

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• 2007 Byington Pinot Noir Byington Estate 88 Points

  USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

  Very cloudy; cherry nose; cherry heavy oak; med finish. Nice wine but not very refined.

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• NV Finca Flichman Extra Brut 86 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Bubbles weren't memorable, lacking creaminess that I enjoy. Decent everyday drinker.

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• 2009 Château Arnauton 88 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Fronsac

  Cherry woody nose; palate indistinguishable but underripe; med-short finish. Needs time but underwhelming at the moment - won't buy more.

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