4th Saturday Brown Bagger

R&C's
Tasted Saturday, February 28, 2015 by AllRed with 563 views

Flight 1 - Warm ups (4 Notes)

The Domaine Carneros was a nonblind starter.

  • NV Domaine Carneros Blanc de Noir 86 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    Tasted nonblind before the warm up whites. Lot D28614. Cherry and mineral notes developing a subtle strawberry quality later on. Clay, mineral and berry flavors. Fine bead; finishes on the shorter side of the spectrum. Somewhat boring.

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  • 2013 Terredora di Paolo Falanghina Irpinia 88 Points

    Italy, Campania, Irpinia

    Pale color. Aromas of minerals and citrus with hints of apple underneath. Flavors of apple and banana; has a roundness on the palate. I guessed Chardonnay.

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  • 2013 Mastroberardino Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco 85 Points

    Italy, Campania, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

    Light color. Sulphur and apple notes. Light and nondescript on the palate- perhaps some orchard fruit and mineral qualities, but overall a bit bland. No guess.

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  • 2013 Kellerei Cantina Andrian Müller-Thurgau 86 Points

    Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol

    Light color with notes of cotton, honeysuckle and white fruit. Good acidity on the palate. Flavors of orchard fruit and honeysuckle. Guessed Pinot Blanc.

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Flight 2 - I. Reds (3 Notes)

  • 2000 Château La Gravière Lalande de Pomerol 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lalande de Pomerol

    Garnet color. Aromas of smoked game, tobacco, black fruit and plum, wit a nice herbal undertone. The fruit on the palate is more red than black, with a pleasant earthy/herbal tone in the background. Balanced; medium(-) finish. Pretty easy to pick out as Bordeaux.

    This is drinking well right now, at peak IMO. My last bottle will be consumed within the coming year. This was opened and allowed to breathe in bottle about 50 minutes prior to being poured.

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  • 1999 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 90 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Dusty ruby color with aromas of rose petals, orange zest, red berries, cherry and perhaps even some tar. Cherry and red fruit on the palate, becoming almost Bordeaux-like as it sat with herb and tobacco qualities. Has a nice bit of acid too.

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  • 2007 Palmina Nebbiolo 85 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

    Clay, red fruit and vegetal aromas with a plastic/Band-Aid quality underneath. Vegetal notes on the palate too, along with herbs and red fruit, with a charred, toasted flavor on the finish. More cherry qualities as it sat, turning sour on the finish.

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Flight 3 - II. Reds (3 Notes)

Flight 4 - III. Reds (3 Notes)

  • 2005 Kirkland Signature Margaux 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    Dark garnet color. Perfumed, with dark fruit, plum and black currant notes underneath. Has a slight raisin note too. Medium tannins with flavors of black fruit and herbs and a strong vegetal undertone. Turns grapey & sweet.

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  • 2005 Seven Hills Winery Petit Verdot McClellan Estate Vineyard 91 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

    Opaque crimson color. Displays a mix of blue and black fruit, along with vanilla and floral notes. Flavors of dark fruit, raspberry and blueberry with a good finish.

    This was opened 90 minutes prior to being poured in the final flight.

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  • 2008 Robert Foley Petite Sirah 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Dark inky color. Caramel, blackberry, raisin and floral aromas. Firm tannins. Blackberry and dark chocolate flavors; long finish. 89-90 pts. Guessed Petite Sirah.

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Flight 5 - Dinner/dessert wines (2 Notes)

Served nonblind with chili and a flourless chocolate tart.

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