Garagiste Festival- Southern Exposure
Solvang, CA- 2/16/2013
Tasted Saturday, February 16, 2013 - Monday, February 18, 2013 by MattMauldin with 963 views
Solvang, CA- 2/16/2013
Tasted Saturday, February 16, 2013 - Monday, February 18, 2013 by MattMauldin with 963 views
2009 Jack b nimble Grenache A-non-ah-mus Alisos Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
(2/16/2013)
Notes of red berry, spice and dried herb throughout. A rich palate with forward ripe fruit and smooth tannins along a full finish.
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2009 Jack b nimble Pinot Noir A-non-ah-mus Babcock 86 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
(2/16/2013)
Lots of spice, earth and black cherry notes. Rich and opulent on the palate with darker fruits prevailing. Very ripe fruit and spice-driven style, finishing with sweet round tannins.
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2009 Jack b nimble Syrah A-non-ah-mus Alisos Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
(2/16/2013)
Begins with notes of violet and blue fruit, and adds notes of minerals and dark florals on the palate. Rich & ripe tannins usher in a full finish. The best of this trio.
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2008 Altman Winery Chardonnay La Presa 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/16/2013)
Notes of mineral, straw and honeysuckle predominate on the nose. Some citrus and lots of leesy spice on the palate. Rich style with roundness throughout.
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2010 Altman Winery Chardonnay La Presa 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/17/2013)
Starts with lots of citrus and mineral notes. Rich on the palate with honey, lees, spice notes along with stone fruit and citrus.
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2010 Altman Winery Rosé 86 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(2/17/2013)
Cherry, licorice and stone notes. Very dark profile and forward fruit with lingering mineral and spice notes.
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2008 Altman Winery Petite Sirah Sunset Ridge 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
(2/17/2013)
Starts with notes of violets, blueberry and stone. Rocky mineral fruit and spice on the palate, nicely balanced with lingering fine and firm tannins.
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2009 Altman Winery Petite Sirah Sunset Ridge 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
(2/17/2013)
Notes of cassis & violets, blueberry & spice. Full & rich black fruit profile on the palate with secondary mineral, floral and tea notes. Round polished tannins and a lingering finish.
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2010 Baehner Fournier Vineyards Merlot 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/17/2013)
Striking notes of tobacco, blueberry, leather and cedar. Rich balanced palate with layered flavors. Fine polished tannins and a lingering finish. Very nice.
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2010 Baehner Fournier Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon "Solus" Estate Grown 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/17/2013)
Lots of cherry, cassis and spice on the nose. Rich balanced flavors of tea, cedar and mineral highlighting red fruit. Fine polished tannins and a nice finish.
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2010 Baehner Fournier Vineyards Petit Verdot 86 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/17/2013)
Nose of red fruit, herbal notes and spice. Mineral and dried floral notes on the palate, fruit is muted. Fine-firm tannins.
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2012 J. Wilkes Pinot Blanc Bien Nacido Vineyard 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/17/2013)
Honey and tropical aromas along with notes of kid's aspirin and hints of ammonia. Lees toastiness and rich full roundness on the palate.
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2010 J. Wilkes Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/17/2013)
Rich and creamy citrus notes with lime zest coming through on the palate along with sweet spice on a full ripe finish.
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2010 J. Wilkes Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley 87 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/17/2013)
Notes of earth, floral spice, red cherry and fig. Rich and full profile with loads more spice and fruit on the palate. Fine tannin, a little hot on the finish.
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2009 Kessler-Haak Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Earthy dark notes on the nose. Complex layers black cherry, earth, spice and mineral on the palate. Fine and polished in structure with a full finish. Very nice.
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2011 Kessler-Haak Rosé of Pinot Noir Kessler-Haak Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Notes of strawberry and melon with floral-mineral highlights. Nicely balanced and bright throughout. Very nice.
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2010 Kessler-Haak Syrah Turner Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Leathery earth and spice notes frame bright wild blueberry. Racy acidity and fine tannins through a lingering finish.
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2011 Kessler-Haak Riesling Lafond Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Expressive notes of honey, white-floral and stone fruit, especially on the bouquet. A little more subtle on the palate with high-pitched minerality showing most. Medium finish.
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2010 Kessler-Haak Chardonnay Kessler-Haak Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Begins with notes of toast, yeast and stone fruit. The fruit opens and grows more expressive on the palate along with balanced oak, spice and mineral-earth notes. Bright throughout with a good finish.
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2010 Kessler-Haak Pinot Noir Clone 2a Kessler-Haak Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
(2/17/2013)
Earthy brambly dark fruit with with notes of dried herb. Bright on the palate with mineral, blue-floral, cherry & raspberry. Showing well with good acid, fine tannin and a strong finish.
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2010 La Fenêtre Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/18/2013)
Lime and slate are prevalent along with subtle notes of toast. Bright mineral-driven palate with lingering notes of citrus zest and spice on the finish.
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2009 La Fenêtre Pinot Noir Old Vines Bien Nacido 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/18/2013)
Floral and red fruit aromas on the nose. Balanced and elegant palate with spice and earth-driven fruit. Finely structured and a nice finish.
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2010 La Fenêtre Pinot Noir Le Bon Climat 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/18/2013)
Begins with notes of sandalwood, spice and black tea, highlighting red cherry and raspberry on the palate. Richly elegant throughout with a nicely balanced structure and full finish. Very nice.
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2010 La Fenêtre Pinot Noir Presqu'ile Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/18/2013)
Brambly earth and cherry notes adding richer cola and floral notes on the palate. Richly elegant with nicely balanced tannins and acid and a full finish. Very nice.
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2009 La Fenêtre Syrah 'Z' Block Bien Nacido Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
(2/18/2013)
Nicely layered aromas of wet earth, sandalwood, cured meat, and black currant. The palate brings cassis and blackberry jam highlighted with a nice mineral-acid streak along with a full savory depth. Rich round tannins and a full finish. Very nice.
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2010 Larner Vineyard Viognier Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Ballard Canyon
(2/18/2013)
Lots of honey, floral, peach and spice notes throughout. The palate is nicely balanced keeping its corners sharpened through a full finish.
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2009 Larner Vineyard Grenache Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/18/2013)
Notes of fig paste, black cherry and spice. Rich and full but well-balanced with round mellow tannins along with a rocky mineral undercurrent. Full finish. Excellent.
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2009 Larner Vineyard Elemental 94 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
(2/18/2013)
Expressive aromas- menthol, black cherry and savory earth. Bright blue fruit flavors with brown spice and forest-floor notes. Excellent balance and nicely structured with firm polished tannins and a full finish. Outstanding but give it some time.
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2009 Larner Vineyard Syrah Larner Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
(2/18/2013)
Rocky mineral, damp earth and violets set this off to rich spice and blue fruit notes on the palate. Earthy depth, opulent tannins and a full finish. Excellent.
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2012 Piedrasassi Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast 91 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(2/18/2013)
Crisp grapefruit and lime layered with spice and a spiny minerality. Long on the finish. Very nice.
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2009 Piedrasassi Syrah Central Coast 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(2/18/2013)
Dark berry, earth and spice notes on the nose. The palate shows beautifully bright blueberry, earth and hints of cocoa. Polished fine tannin throughout. Very nice.
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2010 Piedrasassi PS White 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(2/18/2013)
Floral, honey and rose hip notes - rich and bright adding red apple, lime, spice and floral notes on the palate along an opulent finish. Very nice.
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2011 Piedrasassi Syrah Central Coast 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
(2/18/2013)
Notes of fennel, earth, blueberry and spice throughout. Bright acid and fine tannins through the palate finishing strong. Very nice.
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