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Tasted Sunday, November 11, 2012 by AllRed with 1,043 views
This was our first time hosting the Sunday Group. As such, we knew the wines and order, thus these notes are not blind. The old Mondavis had normal bottles so we simply pulled the corks, and for the more recent vintages with the flange, we decanted into substitute bottles. We began pulling corks at 3:30pm, starting with the 1997, working backwards towards the 1987. Bottles were opened and decanted directly into the dummy bottle or left alone, sealed back up with a capped slow pour filter. The caps were opened and the wines poured around 5:30pm. Guesses included right bank Bordeaux, Pauillac, and Napa Cab. For dinner we served boeuf bourguignon. We had nine tasters for scoring. Cost was $50, based on ten.
The Mondavi, due to its unique bottle, was opened and poured into a decanter about 15 minutes before everyone arrived.
Shown in the order of the flight, double blind to the group.
Served with boeuf bourguignon and individual chocolate soufflés.
NV Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Nonblind before the warm up whites. Apple and citrus notes along with yeast and almond. Medium coarse bead, with blanched almond, baked pear and dough flavors.
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1998 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc To-Kalon I Block 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Deep color. Aromas of honey, beeswax, lanolin and citrus with a smoky overtone. Reminds me of Kalin's Semillons. Rich texture, with honeyed citrus flavors and a long finish. Very unique- not something everyone will enjoy.
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2010 Peter Michael Coeur à Coeur 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley
Pale color. Notes of waxy orchard fruit with a floral undertone. The palate follows the bouquet; acidity is a bit much at this point- give this some time to settle down.
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