Marriott Marquis
Tasted Thursday, October 21, 2021 - Saturday, October 23, 2021 by MC2 Wines with 531 views
A belated celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the NY Wine Experience. It's a bit unlikely to imagine many of the best producers in the world coming into town for a weekend right around the harvest time and yet it's been going for so long that it is just expected. Nice to rebound after a year off. For us this was a great event to reconnect with a bunch of our wine folks.
There were some others that we got to but by the end of the night after 4 hours I wasn't taking the best notes anymore so I've opted to leave them out. We also went to the Grand Tasting on Fri night but as many of the wines were the same I decided not to write notes. Overall a very fun event though and great to see how many people you run into.
Included a Tribute to Ernest Gallo, Top 3 Wines of 2019, Wine Star: Gaja Family, Top 10 wines of 2020 - Wines #10, 9, 8, Wine Star: Cristie Kerr, and a panel on California Cabernet
Included Top 10 Wines of 2020 - Wines #7, 6, 5, Wine Star: Chuck Wagner, Wine Star: Prince Robert de Luxembourg, Chef's Challenge
For Chef's Challenge:
Eric's dish: Hiramasa Crudo; Grated Yuzu, Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Emeril's wine: Tasca d'Almerita Malvasia Salina Tunuta Capofaro Didyme 2020
Tom's wine: Bodegas Pazo de Barrantes Albarino Rias Baixes 2017
Emeril's dish: Crab Salad, Winter Squash Custard, Satsuma Truffle Vinaigrette
Michael's wine: Delomotte Brut Champange NV
Tom's wine: Domaine Serene Chardonnay Dundee Hills Evenstad Reserve 2014
Danny's dish: Pork Milanese, Pecorino, Caraway, Bagna Cauda Aiolo
Eric's wine: Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner Kamptal Ried Lamm 2019
Tom's wine: Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolas 2009
Michael's dish: Short Rib-Oxtail Rillettes, Spiced Hudson Valley Apples, Field Greens, Toasted Baguette
Danny's wine: Fontodi Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole 2016
Tom's wine: Chateau Lynch Bages 2009
Haven't been to this place in awhile and might need to make it a more standard part of the Wine Spectator experience. Food was delicious.
Not part of the event but makes it easier since I wrote these notes first from memory. And it was in the wine-soaked weekend!
This is of course never the only wine event happening at this time and so interesting to have a week where it was rather intense. Looking forward to some dry time now!
2011 Château Cheval Blanc
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
(10/21/2021)
Estate must have a reasonable amount of this wine since this is what they poured when we were visiting just a few months ago as well. This is pretty, red current, some leather. Very fresh. An enjoyable wine even if from a less 'great' year.
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2012 Château Pavie
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
(10/21/2021)
Red fruits, bright, peppery, and very fresh as well
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2016 Pahlmeyer Thirtieth Anniversary Proprietary Red
USA, California, Napa Valley
(10/21/2021)
Can tell this is new world coming off a few Bordeaux. Good fruit, some alc. It's good but a bit intense at this age.
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2016 Château Lynch-Bages
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
(10/21/2021)
Bigger wine than I expected it to be. Very bold.
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2016 Château Cos d'Estournel
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
(10/21/2021)
Very accessible, drinking well, nice fruit. I think the Chateau has changed their style a bit with time and this was showing well.
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2016 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
(10/21/2021)
Very plush and fruity and almost velvety in style. Good for the price point (hadn't realized they were so reasonable).
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2016 Château Pape Clément
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
(10/21/2021)
Really nice wine to get to try. Pretty and also bold and powerful. Good fruits. Darker red notes. I enjoyed. Didn't realize this is the oldest estate in Bordeaux - fun fact.
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2015 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard
USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
(10/21/2021)
Big and fruity wine that is still somehow a bit restrained (but def new world coming off a few Bordeaux producers). Too young but enjoyable.
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2015 Château Léoville Las Cases
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
(10/21/2021)
Much more approachable than I expected it to be. I would consider buying this (wedding year). Graphite and darker red fruits. A bit of mouth coating. Maybe some raspberry. Tasty.
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2015 Château Montrose
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
(10/21/2021)
Fresh and fruity and yet feels like it's built to age.
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2018 Continuum Proprietary Red
USA, California, Napa Valley
(10/21/2021)
One of the wines that stood out of the Grand Tasting for me I think because there's clearly more cab franc incorporated here and I like what that does to the blend. Very pretty. Very old world in style. Young, but good potential.
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2018 Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace
USA, California, Napa Valley, Diamond Mountain
(10/21/2021)
We were referred to this table by a friend pouring who really loved this wine. A wine meant to age. More red fruits and minerals and a bit more alcohol (which I'd like to see blow off or come down).
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2017 Château d'Yquem
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
(10/21/2021)
Generally I've struggled more with this wine since we did a full evening tasting and it was just a lot and kindof a sugar rush. In this instance though where it's a touch of sweet among a lot of big reds it was really welcome and lovely. The wine lingers forever on your tongue. Beautiful.
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2017 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
(10/21/2021)
Nice to see we have some of this since I enjoyed it and we left the list recently. Red fruits, bit of cherry. A touch heavier than I would expect but I think these always seem to show better with some age.
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2017 Résonance Pinot Noir
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
(10/21/2021)
I really loved this wine this time around. It's got some layers to it now, a bit of rock and a bit of fruits and very elegance and light like I like my Pinot to be. Showing great.
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2018 Louis Jadot Corton-Pougets Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
(10/21/2021)
Really surprised me drinking this next to the Oregon project. This is big and fruity and a lot heavier in style. Interesting.
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2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(10/21/2021)
Starting to get into a good drinking spot now. It's still young but there's a bit more of a muted tone to it and definitely tasty.
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2011 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
(10/21/2021)
Always a gorgeous wine and nice to see them pouring it at the event. Also a bit nice to get a change of pace from the big reds. Full mouthful and just lovely.
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2006 Henriot Champagne Cuvée Hemera
France, Champagne
(10/21/2021)
Very nice. A bit of sweet and almost apple notes with a really biting acidity.
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NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée
France, Champagne
(10/21/2021)
169th Edition. It's a really lovely wine. Always enjoy Krug.
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2017 Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
Fun wine to try as this is a vineyard I've enjoyed with a lot of other producers. Enjoyable.
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2018 Hickinbotham The Peake
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
(10/21/2021)
Lots of structure. Big fruit. It's young. Not as crazy as some Aussie wines (more restrained in that style) but still big.
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
(10/21/2021)
A very solid and good wine and yet for some reason this producer which everyone else loves never really jumps out at me. Would not turn it down, but doesn't feel like a wine to seek out.
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2016 Renato Ratti Barolo Conca
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
Enjoyable wine that makes me think we need to consider visiting during our upcoming trip to Piedmont. Fresh.
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2016 Azienda Bricco Rocche (Ceretto) Barolo Bricco Rocche
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
I have a feeling this could have been a touch off. Just didn't seem quite right but we were moving fast during the event.
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2017 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia
(10/21/2021)
Despite a terrible visit here a few years ago I still always enjoy the wine. Reminds me of a sea breeze with a bit more mineral and some red fruits along the way.
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2018 Dalla Valle Maya
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
(10/21/2021)
Pretty fun to have Maya pour you a glass of the Maya. This is quintessential big napa cabernet.
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2016 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
(10/21/2021)
A wine that continues to grow on me with time. It's drinking alright today but doesn't jump out of the glass.
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2015 Penfolds Grange
Australia, South Australia
(10/21/2021)
Good to see that there was a lot of this vintage since it got poured both nights. It's a wine for aging for sure but all the right stuffing there for that.
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2011 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
(10/21/2021)
Even though they hold these back they're still just very big wines. Very young. Dried herbal notes. Will be great with many years.
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2010 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
(10/21/2021)
Real treat to get to try this wine and the 2001 the next day (alas no notes on that one as I took the night off). This still has the oak pretty prevalent and that youthful exuberance but give it more time.
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2011 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore
(10/21/2021)
Big and bold. This reminded me of California winemaking in Italy. Very fruity - lots of blackberry. It's balanced though and good.
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2014 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
(10/21/2021)
A wine that I'd like to really like but instead it's a bit of the burgundy for me where it's a good wine but just not worth the price that gets charged for it.
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2009 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
Super super young wine. Lots of oak. Love the producer who did a really excellent visit with us a few years ago in Piedmont and know this wine turns into something special with more time (we had the 2001 earlier in the week).
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2011 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
I think we will finally be making a trek to visit Massolino after hearing good things for many years. Certainly the wine that we tried this weekend at the Wine Spectator event got me excited for our visit. It's a lovely, fresh, bright style of barolo.
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2016 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
Good wine but poor note taking on my part as I didn't have much here.
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2016 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
(10/21/2021)
Always really beautiful and elegant wines. There's a delicateness to this that is really something. Like what she is doing.
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2001 Ridge Monte Bello
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
(10/21/2021)
Really tasty wine that was just super tonight (the second night went back and think it might have been a bad bottle because less expressive).
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2016 BOND St. Eden
USA, California, Napa Valley
(10/21/2021)
Another one of the wines that jumped out for me. Really enjoy this vineyard and just thought this was very well done in a more balanced style.
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2014 Promontory
USA, California, Napa Valley
(10/21/2021)
Just too much. Too big, too much alc, lots of tannins. Maybe if it has a long time?
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2007 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
(10/21/2021)
Bigger and bolder and very alive and somehow doesn't quite put me off the way the Promontory right before did.
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