Annual Wine Group Summer Event - BBQ Brisket at Siggy's
Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN
Tasted Saturday, August 28, 2021 by rocknroller with 233 views
Introduction
This was the annual big group summer party. It was a real treat to be able to do this again after last year. We had a great group of 32 vaccinated peeps. As usual it was Steve and Jenny as our gracious hosts. Steve did a marvelous job on the brisket and everyone contributed a mix of wonderful side dishes. There was a fun mix of wines to keep everyone satisfied. If you didn't find something you wanted to drink, you weren't trying. This was a night of socializing and small pours, so notes are brief.
2012 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Light gold color. From magnum. Drank a glass over an hour plus on consecutive nights. This has the poise that I always find in Montelena Chardonnay bringing the depth and energy while not going too far. Lovely stone fruits, pear, nectarine, apple, creamy with hints of buttered toast, great lift and acidity with a little smokiness, creamy texture, light oak spice, medium bodied with clean lively minerality - and I like Chablis28's description of fresh mountain stream minerality - that nails it.
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2007 Delas Frères Hermitage Marquise de la Tourette 92 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Dark red plus color with a 12mm bricked transition. Splash double decanted. Very earthy, iron, blood meal, purple flowers, Provencal herbs, smoke, dark fruits garrigue, pepper. The palate is medium full bodied with cool dark fruits, blackberry, with blueberry and dark cherry influences, pepper, garrigue spices and dried herbs, nice length and complexity. This is in a good spot and was better on day 2.
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2003 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points
USA, Washington
Small tasting glass; brief note. This was beautiful, full, rich, concentrated but well balanced and does not push the limits for me. Just a lovely plush texture, gorgeous fruit and nice wood that is integrating. Didn't take much so did not see the evolution. I think I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine's note is very accurate for more details. This may well have been better if I could have watched it over some time.
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2009 Sine Qua Non Grenache Upside Down 93 Points
USA, California, Central Coast
Tasting pour. Brief note; Ultra ripe, smooth and big, bold, concentrated, blackberry and black raspberry, tasty and indulgent.
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NV L. Aubry Fils Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Small taste, no note; this was fine, somewhat angular, we had some nicer Rose Champagne tonight.
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2016 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Domaine Eden 90 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Small taste. Brief note; this was solid, youthful as expected, well made as always, dark fruits and wood showing with some nice firm structure. Needs another 3 to 5 years. 90pts now with upside.
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2020 Montenidoli Canaiuolo Toscana IGT 89 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Very small taste. No Note; enjoyed this one from Brad, my favorite of the trio.
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2020 Nervi-Conterno Il Rosato 88 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC
Small taste. Brief note; red fruit, lots of minerality and dry extract. 88+pts.
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2020 Proprietà Sperino Piemonte Rosa del Rosa 87 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Piemonte DOC
Small taste. Brief note, This was fair, red cherry fruit, light body, but somewhat angular.
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2018 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé 92 Points
France, Provence, Bandol
Small glass. Light salmon color. This was awesome, bright and fresh, vibrant peach and berry notes, ocean breezes, delightful minerality, long and expressive. 92+pts.
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2011 Cristom Pinot Noir Mt. Jefferson Cuvée 88 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
Small taste. Brief note; Had this on release and now again tonight from Magnum. Not much has changed, red cherry, cola, spiced, somewhat harsh and bitter on the still tannic finish.
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2011 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Small glass from Magnum. Medium red color, medium bodied, red fruits, florals, earthy and great spicebox, still a bit grippy from magnum tonight. Really good, best pinot tonight. Mags are going to need a bit more time to be at peak.
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2014 Sebastien Dampt Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Small taste. Brief note; this was good, there's some serious bite on this, dry, tart green apple, lemon, lemon peel.
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2011 Un Saumon dans la Loire Romorantin La Piece de la Veuve 85 Points
France, Vin de France
Small tasting pour, from magnum; no notes.
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2016 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 88 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Small tasting pour; from magnum; This was rather ripe and big with dark fruits, firm tannins and a somewhat angular wood profile currently. Expected more.
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2018 Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain
Small tasting pour. Brief note; rich and bountiful fruits, pear, buttercream, full bodied, well balanced and long. Nice.
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2010 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Small tasting pour. Brief note; same bottle as Bellissimo, hey, we're getting there, very nice indeed, see his notes.
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2013 Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fumé de Pouilly 88 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé
Small tasting pour. Brief note; same bottle as Bellissimo. Well this was a disappointment after a great bottle of 2016b recently. No comparison between the too. This was rough and much more pedestrian.
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NV Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Small tating pour. Brief note; always happy to get a shot at drinking these. Love it and as always it did not disappoint; consistent with previous notes and a recent bottle in particular.
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2008 Guy Larmandier Champagne Signé François Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs 92 Points
France, Champagne
Small tasting pour. Brief note; very solid again, tons of minerality, tart citrus and tart pear, plenty of chalk and an oxidative style. Youthful and bold, will be better in a couple years
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2020 Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Rubentis 85 Points
Spain, País Vasco, Getariako Txakolina
Small tasting pour. No note; this wasn't working for me.
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2007 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Small tasting pour. Brief note; as much as I love LdH, this wine is still a baby, good, red fruits, tart cherry, grippy tannins, I'd tuck this away for a couple years. 90(+)pts.
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2018 Do Ferreiro Albariño Rías Baixas 88 Points
Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas
Small tasting pour. Brief note; wow, this baby is astringent, sour citrus, high acid, aggressive, sour lemon. I need some oysters.
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2017 Faethm / Fingers Crossed Grenache 92 Points
USA, California
Small tasting pour. Brief note. Tons of juicy black fruits, deep and powerful, full bodied, bold, well balanced; impressive if not really my style. Others will really love this.
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2014 Paul Bara Champagne Grand Cru Spécial Club Rosé 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Small taste. Very classy and elegant and really showing well for it's youth, pretty strawberry fruit with citrus nuances, panna cotta lightness to the texture. . Enjoyed my little pour very much. Highly recommended. 92(+)pts.
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2007 Arcadian Syrah Hommage à Max 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
Small tasting pour. Brief note; you know, I always find these very enjoyable and well made. These are classic old school, cool climate syrahs that offer oodles of old world character and style, so earthy and meaty with red fruits and medium plus body.
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NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier Brut
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Small taste. Brief note; just had this a few days ago and this bottle was right there. Maybe not the extra depth and complexity that comes with extra cellar time, but dang, this is good stuff. 92pts.
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2013 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archery Summit Estate 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills
Small glass - from magnum. Brief note; Same bottle as I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine. Good stuff, there's a good dose of red and black fruit here, but there's also a lot going on, it's well balanced and it doesn't come off sweet. May get better, 91+pts.
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2013 Shea Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Block 23 Shea Vineyard 90 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Yamhill-Carlton
Small glass, from magnum. No notes, but same bottle as I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine. Good, but I never seem to be as crazy about the single blocks. This one may benefit from 1 to 2 years.
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2008 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Small taste. No notes. From some reason it always seems to be at the end of the night when I get to this. Wanted to check in, but just had a taste. Gut impression was 90-91, but really wasn't able to give this the evaluation it deserves. Certainly no rush.
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2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Small taste. No notes, still pretty young, but approachable with air. Impression probably 93pts with good upside.
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1996 Château Suduiraut Castelnau de Suduiraut 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Small pour. No notes, but consistent with my previous note.
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1990 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Small pour. No notes, this was singing as usual, at least 93, and probably better tonight.
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2014 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Domaine Eden 90 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Small taste. Brief note; this was solid, youthful as expected, well made as always, dark fruits and wood showing with some nice firm structure. Needs another 3 to 5 years. 90pts now with upside.
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1994 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Small tasting pour. Brief note. This was flaming from the start; absolutely gorgeous, poised, harmonious and classy, earthy, pencil, pristine cassis and dark red fruits, wow, great bottle and my WOTN.
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