Celebrating a friend's birthday dinner at Warren's.

2002 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee
2008 Domaine Des Columbiers Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
2008 Mayacamas Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
2010 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Chateau Gloria

• 2002 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvée Brut - Late Disgorged

  USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

  Very light mouth feel. Flavorful with notes of white fruit. Very little yeast. A nice way to start the meal. If scoring 87-89.

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• 2004 Domaine de Chaberton Optimum

  Canada, British Columbia, Fraser Valley

  Mineral, apples and pears, no oak. My kind of white. Not earth-shattering, but very nice with the fish course. If scoring 86-88.

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• 2008 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder

  Restrained fruit and oak. Not an embarrassment to its pedigree but lacking some sizzle. If scoring 90-92.

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• 2010 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  WOTN. Rich fruit with additional notes of caramel, cocoa and vanilla. Oak is present but does not get in the way. Opened six hours prior to serving. If scoring, 92-94

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• 2004 Château Gloria

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  Fruits are fading. A bit tired, but showing a lot of old world style. Drank after a two hour decant. If scoring 89-91.

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