Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - November 2012
Michael Byington's house in North Dallas
Tasted Saturday, November 3, 2012 by wineismylife with 532 views
Introduction
The Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group got together Saturday night this month. When this group was started many years ago (a few years prior to my joining) the first wine dinner was a Zinfandel tasting. Every year since we have a Zinfandel tasting in commemoration of that first dinner. This year we gathered at our fearless leaders' place in North Dallas for some excellent smoked meats and tasty Zinfandels The company as usual was stellar. Here are the results of the tasting:
Flight 1 (10 Notes)
Closing
I missed roughly 4-5 wines so I beg your forgiveness. Many thanks though to Cam for smoking all of the meats. Job well done. Many thanks also to our fearless leader for once again opening his home to us. Another great event hits the books.
2010 Antica (Antinori) Chardonnay 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of pineapple, lychee and camphor. Flavors of dried pineapple, lemon and creme fraiche. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 5 years.
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2007 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of berries, currants and raspberries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2008 A. Rafanelli Zinfandel 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, berries, talc and plum. Flavors of berries, currants anc cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2001 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines 92 Points
USA, California
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, pretty clear looking. Nose of camphor, white pepper, melted licorice and a bit of berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold. Yes, I said that. Drink or hold although I'd likely drink.
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1995 Cline Cellars Zinfandel Big Break 91 Points
USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County
WIML91
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of spice, camphor, red berries and white peppers. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Racy acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink soon.
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2009 Williams Selyem Zinfandel North Flats Forchini Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
WIML93
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, a hint of smoke, white pepper and mixed dark fruits. Rich flavors of currants, berries, blueberries and a bit of plum. Medium acidity. medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1999 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
WIML91
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, pepper, Kirsch and plum. Flavors of currants, plum and berries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink over the short term.
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2009 Ridge Geyserville 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
WIML91
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, currants and berries. Flavors of berries, currants and toffee. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2007 Jacob Toft Sarah's Cuvee 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
WIML91
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, pepper and plum. Flavors of currants, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term.
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2007 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of rubber, spice and berries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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