ASEV Presidents and Board Dinner
Napa Marriott
Tasted Tuesday, June 18, 2019 by Woodbridge Brad with 157 views
Flight 1 (9 Notes)
Wine service was slow but we did get to see most of the wines. The two hits were the RM Fume Blanc and the Silverado Merlot
NV J Vineyards & Winery Cuvée 20 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Enjoyable but not particularly distinct. Nice weight and good acid balance, moderate character and fruit. Better than most Prosecco's or Cava's, because of the balance and weight, not sure I would spend the $25 but maybe.
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2017 Archery Summit Chardonnay Dundee Hills 87 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Light citrus and lightly oaked this had the lean muscle of an Oregon Chardonnay but there was a mild tannic note that I found slightly distracting. It could use some bottle time to smoothest and complex.
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2017 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Lovely and complex without being sweet. Very herbal but more lemon grass than green pepper. Well balanced and supple, really delightful.
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2016 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 89 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Moderately dark, the nose was interesting but only indirectly spoke of pinot. Good weight and structure in the mouth but still the varietal notes were subdued. That said it was a very full and balanced red wine. I think it needs more time.
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2015 Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir Two Creeks Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Quite nice but almost too ripe. Good weight and balance but ripe cherry note was only vaguely Pinot. Lovely wine and I might be too critical but I hoped for more personality.
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2015 Silverado Vineyards Merlot Mount George Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
One of the better Merlots I have had in a long time, Great cherry note, well balanced, soft yet full bodied and very intense. Excellent
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2015 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Way too oaky without any touch of finesse. My least favorite red of the night. No elegance just ham fisted winemaking using very nice grapes and new barrels.
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2016 J. Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltop 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Powerful, yet developed a really nice Cab. Ripe berry, good expression of the barrel, bit hot on the finish. Big wine from Paso, needs some time.
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2016 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
Definitely needs more aging time but all the right elements are there. Big wine that will be more elegant in a few years.
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