Saturdays at One - First Chinese BBQ Post Thanksgiving Gluttony Festival!

First Chinese BBQ Arlington, TX
Tasted Sunday, November 25, 2012 by wineismylife with 568 views

Introduction

It is that time of year again. Every year for the past three years available members of the Saturdays at One Group have gotten together immediately after the Thanksgiving holiday for an obscene, gluttonous, Bacchus and hedonism driven lunch. Our first year was at the First Chinese BBW Arlington location which set the gold standard by which other events are measured. During that inaugural event our four charter members brought so many bottles of wine (over two, approaching three per person) and ordered so much food (between two and three ENTREES PER PERSON) our hosts moved the four of us from a table for four to a table for eight at the start of our meal in order to have enough space for all of the food and wine we consumed. This year was our fourth year to gather together and eight of us were available so we gathered together at the Arlington First BBQ location for a a little more subdued version of our annual glutton fest. Here are the wines we shared with my comments:

Flight 1 (8 Notes)

  • 2002 H. Billiot Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé 93 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    WIML93

    Tasted non blind. Opeened and served immediately.

    Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of spices, cream, baked apples and a hint of sherry. Flavors of apple pie, lemon curd and a hint of cherry. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.

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  • 2006 Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs 90 Points

    United Kingdom, England, Kent

    WIML90

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediate.

    Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of sea spray, lime and a hint of camphor. Flavors of lemon, lime and apricot. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.

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  • 2010 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 91 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    WIML91

    Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange spritz, lemon and wet stones. Flavors of orange, peach, lemon and a dash of sweet cherry. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink or hold.

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  • 2008 Stolpman Roussanne L'Avion 91 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

    WIML91

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, kumquat, apricot and camphor. Flavors of pear, creme, a little lemon and some minerals. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term.

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  • 2005 Pax Rosé 82 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    WIML82

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Blood orange color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, rubber tire and raspberry. Flavors of dirt, orange and raspberry. Light acidity, light to medium body. Drink yesterday.

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  • 2008 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immedaitely.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, black berries, raspberries and a bit of dust. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold.

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  • 2008 Carlisle Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

    WIML92

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, black berries, black cherries and a little white pepper, Flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins. Drink or hold.

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  • 2002 Palmaz Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Flawed

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    WIMNR

    Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

    Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout.

    FULL STOP.

    Corked. Badly. Shame.

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Closing

There were a few other wines I didn't get around to tasting or making notes upon. Many thanks to everybody that participated. it was fun as always.

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