Delaware BeachHouse Weekend

Rehoboth Beach
Tasted Thursday, October 29, 2020 by pgb67 with 99 views

Flight 1 - France (3 Notes)

  • 2001 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 95 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Medium intense nose with aromas of blackcurrant, pencil lead, and saddle leather. On the palate, dry, very fine aristocratic polished tannins, with medium intense flavors of plum, cherry and a vanilla note. Over time, more intense flavors of cassis develop. Long finish. Like a classic Bordeaux, there was nothing over-the-top about it, but it exudes effortless class.

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  • 2009 Château Clerc Milon 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    A pleasant, straightforward Bordeaux showing red berry fruit with accents of cigar on the nose and more berries on the palate. Didn’t evolve in the glass like some of the better-rated wines in our tasting. But had a classy finish and overall it was a nice package probably worth the investment.

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  • 2007 La Ferme du Mont Châteauneuf-du-Pape Côtes Capelan 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Such a treat to drink a well-aged Chateauneuf de Pape. Pure and alluring, with an intense, sweet nose of kirsch, spice box, and pepper. The clean, still-fresh palate is balanced, powerful, and delicious, showing dark fruit character. Another wine that was longer and more expressive than the lithe entry palate would suggest.

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Flight 2 - Italia (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    WOTN, everyone loved it, although I personally gave a slight edge to the Ducru and CdP. Classic Barolo characteristics of rose petal, tar, and cherry on the nose and layered palate. Looks and tastes lithe but packs a flavorful and long punch.

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  • 2010 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino 89 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Maybe the biggest disappointment of the night and may have been closed, although the 10-year mark is usually my sweet spot for Brunello. A bit heavy and herbaceous, although maybe it just needs a bit more time.

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  • 2014 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 93 Points

    Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC

    A very nice, gentle wine with a long finish evoking red burgundy. Crunchy raspberries on the nose with hints of mint. The steely but delicious palate features strawberry and clove, with a mineral note on the finish. Elegant and polished.

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Flight 3 - WestCoast (3 Notes)

  • 2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County 92 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    Great value play. Straightforward cherry and plum flavors are accented by more sophisticated menthol and lavender elements. A little bottle age probably helped this reach a new plateau.

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  • 2018 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir 87 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    Young Oregon pinot sometimes comes across a bit high-toned and ungiving for me. Stony and sturdy with floral and herbal notes that outshine fruitier elements.

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  • 2012 Saxum Broken Stones 93 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Such a carefree and crowdpleasing wine and they make it look easy. Sweet black and blue fruits, crushed violets, and pepper on the nose with a full-bodied rich palate of the same flavors. No hard edges, well-integrated, with a smooth finish.

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