Vintage Imports Tasting
World Cafe Live, Philadelphia
Tasted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 by lifeattable with 643 views
Introduction
This was a trade tasting for the company Vintage Imports. Held at World Cafe Live in Philly. Nice venue, lots of producers.
2011 Cantine Povero Dolcetto Monferrato
Italy, Piedmont, Monferrato
Sweet red fruit, bright and clean. Nice everyday wine.
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2012 Château La Mascaronne Côtes de Provence Rosé
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
Nice, easy drinking Rose.
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2012 Trisaetum Dry Riesling Coast Range Estate 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
If you are looking for a truly dry Riesling, this is not it. Still, I liked it quite a bit - about the sweetness level of a Kabinett. Good acidity. Interestingly, I tried this before some Germans and thought it was good, but it didn't really stand up to the great Mosels.
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2012 J.J. Muller Riesling
Germany, Rheinhessen
crackling acidity, delicious, sulfur, slate, apples/pears
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2011 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett 95 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Tasted this in a lineup of other St Urban's Hof and it clearly stood out as the best. In fact, it might be the best Riesling I've had. Explosive apple flavor really hits its stride in the mid-palate, and the slate and crackling acidity is a perfect finale. Amazing.
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2012 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Riesling Estate Old Vines 91 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
A step up from the entry level Urban wine, featuring a better balance of acidity to the up front sweetness. Solid stuff.
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2011 Nik Weis / St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Spätlese 93 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Outstanding Stuff. Sweet, but good acidity to back it up.
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2010 St. Pauls Lagrein Alto Adige - Südtirol Gries
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol
Tight nose, palate features rich red and dark fruits, plus big notes of chocolate and cocoa. Bitter tannins may need a touch of time to resolve; at least some air in the decanter and some hearty food. Good stuff.
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2010 Adelsheim Syrah Calkins Lane Vineyard
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Incredibly pure and clean Syrah. Cool climate magic featuring bright purple fruits, flowers. I normally like my Syrah to have some gaminess, which this did not have, but it was so delicious I didn't really care.
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2010 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
Easy to see why these guys have developed a reputation for Merlot. Smooth, oaky, balanced. Not a style I love but hard to dislike.
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2012 Cantine Povero Roero Arneis Canale 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Roero
Explosive freshness. Crisp fruit flavors including peach, citrus and maybe some pear. Acidity carries the day. The perfect summer wine?
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2008 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, California, Napa Valley
Well made Napa Cab. Not really to my style, but hard to dislike.
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2009 Orion Wines Aglianico Rocca del Dragone Campania IGT
Italy, Campania, Campania IGT
Very new worldish. Probably a good intro to Aglianico for those who are Cali red drinkers, but not really for those of us who know and love it.
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2009 Sette Vigne
Italy
Interesting story for sure - seven noble grapes from seven different regions of Italy, all in equal portions: Corvina, Primitivo, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Aglianico, Sangiovese. The sum isn't really better than the parts though - just kinda tastes like a modern, new world red wine.
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2012 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Nice balance of round juiciness and crisp acidity. Lots o' grapefruit. Nice.
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2011 Frog's Leap Chardonnay
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very nutty, with some toasty oak spice. Pretty good balance of new worldliness and acidity. I don't know that I'd ever buy this (I don't drink much Cali Chard and this isn't going to change that), but I'm not going to complain if someone pours me a glass.
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2011 Frog's Leap Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
Very nice Napa Merlot, showing some savory notes already on the nose, smooth and clean on the palate.
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1995 Frog's Leap Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Fun-ky. Not much fruit left, but still loads of pleasure to be had. Tastes like an aged Bordeaux for sure, leaving Cali behind long ago. Probably on the decline so drink up.
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2011 Frog's Leap Zinfandel
USA, California, Napa Valley
Straightforward Cali zin made with a deft hand. Nice.
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2010 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, California, Napa Valley
I must say I prefer the Merlot, but this is still well-made. Good balance of oak and fruit, some peppers on the nose. Could use a few years.
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2011 Camille Cayran Gigondas
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Huge red fruit, smooth but explosive, borderline jammy. Delicious.
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2010 Camille Cayran Cairanne
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Cairanne
nice, easygoing CdR. Smooth & hearty. Would buy if less than $15.
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2012 Rivetto Langhe Nascetta Bianco Matiré
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Very interesting wine... never before tasted this grape. Rich, full and ripe - probably would have guessed southern Italy. Notes of almond.
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