Chicago Berserkerfest

Chicago, IL
Tasted Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Sunday, May 19, 2013 by tooch with 969 views

Flight 1 - Get Together at Domaine Wine Storage (6 Notes)

  • 2011 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill

    USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

    (5/18/2013)

    Not as deep or exciting as the Golden Slope, but delivers nice freshness and acidity.

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  • 2012 Liquid Farm Mourvèdre Rosé Vogelzang Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

    (5/18/2013)

    Very impressive. Unique aromas of earth, fresh strawberries, and florals. Great depth to the palate, this might be the best domestic rose I've tried.

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  • 1979 Georges Noellat Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Burgundy can seem to take two different paths as it ages; one path leads to elegance, earthy wines while the other leads to wines that taste a lot like balsamic as the flavors break down This seemed to be heading down the path to Balsamicville. The finish had that hint of spice and balsamic that suggested to me that this may have seen better days. Still a very interesting wine that I enjoyed a lot, but I'm not sure how much longer I'd hold remaining bottles.

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  • 2003 Teachworth Cabernet Sauvignon Manzanita Hill Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain

    (5/18/2013)

    Another great bottle of Teachworth...Napa's underdog. Loved the density of flavor and the lack of richness. Lots of dark berries, some tar, and anise made this really fun to drink. Palate still has nice structure suggesting a long life ahead of it.

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  • 2011 Yvon Métras Fleurie Le Printemps

    France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie

    (5/18/2013)

    Very strange nose of vegetables, earth, and trash. These aromas resolved a bit with time, but it was hard for me to really enjoy it. The palate on the other hand showed beautifully. Crisp, edgy gamay with great dark fruits, floral notes and earth. Hopefully my remaining bottles will have better aromatics.

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  • 2013 Three Floyds Permanent Funeral 97 Points

    USA, Indiana

    (5/18/2013)

    Might be the best beer I've ever had. Fresh and exotic this gave me such pleasure to drink. I've a big fan of IPAs...the bitterness, the greenness, and the citrus and this had all of those elements dialed up to a 15. On a day when thousands of dollars of wine were consumed, this may have been the best drink of the day.

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Flight 2 - Dinner at Sun Wah (13 Notes)

  • 1992 Domaine Leroy Corton-Charlemagne 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Loved this wine and it makes you understand the greatness of white burgundy. The balance was spectacular - deep, sweet lemon tones were joined by a real sharp mineral tone. Had somewhat of a waxy texture, that gave it a real presence. Brilliant stuff.

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  • 1990 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Sweet cherry and dusty floral notes are elegant and precise. One of the finer Boudots of the evening.

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  • 1999 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    The Méo-Camuzet house style was on display here. Flavors were dense and dark. More of a dark fruited wine, but never clunky or sappy. Just dark, spicy, rich and balanced. I think most people thought this was the best Boudots of the night.

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  • 1999 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    I liked this a touch more than the 1999 Méo-Camuzet. While not as rich, this was a bit more rustic and edgy. Had a nice meatiness to it with underbrush, floral notes and minerals. Great wine with a lot of structure.

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  • 1990 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    (5/18/2013)

    Just a touch better than the bottle I had last fall. Flavors were rich and layered with beautiful brioche, hazelnuts, and cream. Totally has the Dom Perignon house style of luxurious flavors, great acidity and nice texture.

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  • 1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 95 Points

    France, Champagne

    (5/18/2013)

    Dazzling wine that shows the class of the 1996 vintage. Beautiful aromas of brioche, mocha, and apples. Palate was pure and fresh with amazing balance and depth of flavor. Stunning wine.

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  • NV Jacques Selosse Initial 94 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Had a certain elegance and depth that was a beautiful juxtaposition next to the bigger and richer Dom Perignon's. This was more about finesse and style than power or richness. It's beautiful combination of pear, peas, white florals, and truffle. Great stuff.

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  • 1998 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    I think 1998s are, generally, drinking well right now. The fruit here seemed nicely resolved with great depth and purity to the fruit and earth with a softer palate than other vintages. Another example of a vintage that's accessible but won't break the bank.

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  • 2000 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Drank alongside the 1998 Méo-Camuzet Boudots this had a somewhat similar profile. The fruit was rich and layered, it had a nice earthy profile to it, and seemed ready to drink. Great purity, great wine.

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  • 2002 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

    (5/18/2013)

    Rich but elegant this still needs some time to really flesh out. Despite its overall youthful nature, it had a rich spiciness to it that was just great. The fruit was pure and rich with beautiful underbrush notes. All the flavors seemed to be sitting at a 6 or 7...with time, that needle should move to the 8 or 9 level.

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  • 1996 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    (5/18/2013)

    Incredibly youthful, energetic and tight. This tasted more like a 2002 than a 1996...its flavors were tightly wound and firm. Despite that, this is composed of incredibly classy material. Beautiful toasty notes, emerged with some pears and apples. Should age beautifully and may become better than the other-worldy 1988.

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  • 1999 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    (5/18/2013)

    Small taste. Loved the darkness, the spice, and the rusticity. Has all the class, structure, depth and complexity to become a legend. Even today, the meatiness is gorgeous.

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  • 1990 Château d'Yquem 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    (5/18/2013)

    Small taste. A real treat and further proof that d'Yquem's wines can achieve a level of richness and purity that few others can rival.

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Flight 3 - Champagne at Keith's (8 Notes)

Flight 4 - Flannery Fest at Jordan's (8 Notes)

  • 1975 Château Latour Grand Vin 85 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    (5/19/2013)

    A tired wine that clung onto some old Bordeaux characteristics. Aromas were mostly of balsamic, cedar, and roses. Palate was thin, but had some nice earthy and leafy qualities to it. It's definitely seen better days.

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  • 2009 Sine Qua Non On The Lam

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

    (5/19/2013)

    Dense, viscous and rich. Drank this outside in warm weather, so it wasn't ideal conditions.

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  • 1992 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 91 Points

    USA, California

    (5/19/2013)

    Definitely the oldest Schramsberg I've had, but this was stately and elegant. It had lost much of its energy and edge, but drank much more like an aged, still, chardonnay. Smokey, and full of citrus it was a pleasure to drink.

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  • 1991 Ridge Zinfandel Paso Robles 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    (5/19/2013)

    I really liked this. The fruit was ultra spicy, rich, but focused. Seems to have shed its sappy fruit in the perfect way. Left behind were brambly dark fruits, subtle earth, some wood char and great structure. Didn't seem tired at all.

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  • 2007 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    (5/19/2013)

    Beautiful lemon and smoke elements emerged on the nose with a relatively lithe palate. A refreshing chardonnay that's not too complex, but delivers great enjoyment.

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  • 1995 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    (5/19/2013)

    Lots of apple and cider notes on the nose, but the palate was fresh. This is probably a couple years past peak, but still drinking nicely.

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  • 2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    (5/19/2013)

    Broad shouldered and burly. If you like the big house style of champagne with toasty, rich elements, this is your type of champagne. Despite the density of flavor the ultra high acid of 2002 really helped this along. Was a complete joy to drink outside in 90 degree weather.

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  • 2007 Aubert Chardonnay Lauren Estate Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    (5/19/2013)

    An Aubert chardonnay I like! Great smokey notes and tons of lemon and lime flavors. Where CA chardonnay's for me sometimes misstep is the lack of acid, but there was plenty going on here. Perfect to drink outside by the grill.

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