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Cal Poly Pomona Wine Dinner
Kellogg Ranch - Pomona, CA
Tasted Saturday, May 10, 2008 by Paul Lin with 1,034 views
Flight 1 - White (1 Note)
Flight 2 - Red (15 Notes)
1979 Joseph Swan Vineyards Zinfandel Sonoma County 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Interesting to taste. Notes of cherries, caramel, and what I can only describe as chocolate-covered pretzels.
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1980 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Another interesting wine to taste. Notes of varnish, jalepeno peppers, cherry, and cedar. Surprisingly fresh and quite enjoyable. 87-88 points.
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1987 Inglenook Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
I did not get a good look at the label, so I have no idea whether the wine we tasted was this one or the Reserve Cask. In any case, this wine showed much better than I expected. Mature aromas of cassis, cedar, leather, and a bit or furniture polish (not Pledge). Cherry and asian spice notes on the palate make this wine both intriguing and delightful to drink.
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2001 Pahlmeyer Jayson Red Wine 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
A very opulent wine with notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and melted chocolate. 90-91 points.
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2002 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Gorgeous notes of sour cherries, cranberries, tree bark, and hard spices. Zesty acidity and drinking at its best right now. My #1 WOTN. 92-93 points.
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2002 Siduri Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard Flawed
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
I suspect that this bottle may have suffered from heat damage as the nose displayed a sour tomato juice/V8 aroma and the palate was very tart.
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2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot 91 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Napa / Sonoma
Luxuriant aromas of ripe dark cherries, wet earth, lava rock, and cedar. Full on the palate, with rich notes of dark cherries, chocolate ganache, brown spices, and a kiss of mint. While not a timid wine, I found it quite balanced, with nice acidity and good structure. My #2 WOTN. 91-92 points.
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2002 Viader 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
I feel this wine needs more time to allow the Cab Franc to fully integrate into the wine. As of right now, it kind of sticks out like a sore thumb. Notes of green stems, earth, and cassis. 88-89 points.
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2003 Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJ 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Slightly underdeveloped aromas of green stems, black currant, and mint. Similarly underdeveloped on the palate, with vegetal notes along with some cassis, graphite, and herbs.
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2004 Stolpman Syrah Estate Santa Ynez Valley 90 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley
Savory notes of grilled meats, plums, and dark chocolate. With extended aeration, some red fruits begin to peak through to give the wine an added layer of complexity. A dash of white pepper on the finish. Very nice.
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2004 Bodegas y Viñedos Montecastro Ribera del Duero Montecastro y Llanahermosa 88 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
Rich notes of ripe plums, exotic spices, and hoisin. Lively and tangy on the palate, but finishes rather short. 88-89 points.
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2005 Inman Family Pinot Noir OGV Estate 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
This wine showed considerably better than the last time I tried it (I gave it 85 points back then). Delicate and refined notes of raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate, and clay. Nice acidity and good overall balance.
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2005 M. Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône 87 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Notes of game, garrigue, bramble, pepper and herbs. A simple, earthy wine that works better with food than on its own.
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2005 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma County 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Free wine excepted, this may have been the QPR winner of the evening. Notes of blackberries, bramble, cocoa powder, and spice. A touch of alcoholic warmth on the finish.
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2006 August West Pinot Noir Graham Family Vineyard 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Tasted from two bottles with consistent notes. Notes of cherry, plum skin, and crushed rocks. Flavors seem a bit underdeveloped and simple. I am a huge fan of Ed Kurtman's wines, and while not inoffensive in any way, I feel it was not up the level of other vintages of this wine.
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Flight 3 - Dessert (1 Note)
2005 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru 92 Points
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
A really lovely wine. Notes of honey, baked apples, bees wax, walnuts, and graham crackers. Dances lightly upon the palate with good acidity.
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2004 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay 89 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
A very good wine with laser intensity. Crisp notes of lemon bars, guava, crushed minerals, and rose hips. 89-90 points.
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