Binny's Lincoln Park
Tasted Thursday, September 27, 2012 by smcilhen with 952 views
Paid $40 to attend a tasting of high-end wines, a list of which was not available until arriving at the tasting. There were 4 tables, so I have separated my sparse notes into 4 flights. I did not try any of the white wines, so I have not included them in this listing. I’ve only added notes to certain wines, but have listed the wines from each table for full disclosure. DISCLAIMER: I am not a wine expert and most of these wines were consumed too young!
To me, a disappointing table.
'09 Terre Nere Guardiola ($40), ’98 LaRioja Alra Gran Reserva 904 ($50), ’08 Clos Figueras, ’05 Mazzi Amarone Punta ($55), ’10 Pingus PSI ($40), ’10 Alvaro Palacios Terrasses, ’07 Mastrojanni Brunello ($60)
’09 Napanook ($50), ’09 Dominus ($175), ’07 Pio Cesare Barolo ($70), ’10 Bouchard Savigny Les Beaune ($30)
’08 Domaine Serene Pinot Evenstad Reserve ($66), ‘08 El Nido El Nido ($125), ’07 Fisher Coach Insignia Cab ($80), ’08 Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cab ($125), ’08 Montelena Estate Cab ($110), ’07 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuovo Brunello ($80), ’10 Belle Glos Alturas Pinot ($40), ’09 Paul Hobbs Napa REPLACED WITH Duckhorn (downgrade!), ’09 Darioush Napa Cab ($90)
Overall, it was a decent tasting for the money. I am very disappointed with the selection at Table 1, as to me nothing from that table (red-wise, at least) screamed “Best of the Best”. Tables 3 and 4 were where I spent most of my time. I am very happy to have tried the following wines that I have been reading about for so long: Dominus, Montelena Estate, El Nido, and Chateau Pavie. Although I avoid buying wines from France due to both the cost of the wines and the confusion surrounding the regions, I have to say that I now understand how someone can drop serious coin for a wine like Pavie. A fun way to spend a Thursday night!
2009 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola
Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC
Similar in style to a Pinot. No legs....was like swirling water.
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1998 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Very easy to drink....definitely in the 2nd half of its life. Good QPR at $50.
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2007 MastroJanni Brunello di Montalcino
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very light. Not a great QPR at $60. Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuovo Brunello was much better.
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