Chateau Dr. Z
Chateau Dr. Z
Tasted Friday, July 13, 2007 by spacewrangler with 631 views
Introduction
Dr Z was nice enough to have us over to his massive, sprawling Chateau on Friday, July 13th for a smorgasbord of catered food and wine.
Chateau Dr. Z
Tasted Friday, July 13, 2007 by spacewrangler with 631 views
Dr Z was nice enough to have us over to his massive, sprawling Chateau on Friday, July 13th for a smorgasbord of catered food and wine.
2005 Clos du Val Pinot Noir Carneros
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Rated 2nd out of 7 random blind wines, finishing behind 2001 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet.
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2001 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Decanted - out of magnum. Huge, chalky/coarse tannins to start - after a lengthy decant, these softened. Mint and dark red berries with a hint of cedar - and a nice, solid finish.
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2005 Orin Swift The Prisoner 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
This failed to excite, muted nose with some plummy flavors and heat on the back end. Tannic.
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2004 David Bruce Petite Sirah Central Coast 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
Unimpressive, some nice blueberry fruit on the palate, but not much in the way of aromatics or length.
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2004 Eric Kent Wine Cellars Syrah Kalen's Big Boy Blend 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Bennett Valley
Coffee and chocolate dominate the nose, opening up as the night wore on. Nice burst of dark fruits and some pepper with an above average finish. My third favorite wine of the night.
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2004 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 90 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Decanted 3 hours. Better out of the gate than with air, lost a lot of its punch and surprisingly its fruit. Started very primary, with hearty blasts of minerally raspberry and some iron. A light touch of garrigue and herbs. Midpalate needs some time to flesh out, the finish was excellent.
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