Seattle/ Walla Walla Trip Day 1
Seattle, Washington (Brother's House)
Tasted Tuesday, July 9, 2024 by 3daywinereview.com with 238 views
Introduction
Well many got a day two review as well and the Shiraz and Pinot were the stars of this particular tasting.
2022 Château Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc 90 Points
France, Bordeaux
Floral, orange peel, minerals and spice. Medium finish and nice acidity.
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2022 St. Innocent Chardonnay Villages Cuvée 91 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Flint, lemon, spice, mild oak and wafer. Medium finish and nice acidity.
Day 2: Even better with spice, lemon, chalk, wafer, apricots and minerals. 92 points.
Recommendation: very solid and good value.
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2014 Hickinbotham Shiraz Brooks Road 94 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
Day 1: Natural cork. 14.5%. Eucalyptus, blackberry, spice, black pepper and minerals. Big style but balanced and long finish. Outstanding wine. 94 points
Day 2: This is drinking really well right now with black pepper, blackberries, prunes, spices, rose petals, more subdued Eucalyptus and black licorice, Very balanced wine overall. 94+ points
Recommendation: I need to buy more of this wine at $55 via auction.
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1999 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Columbia Valley 83 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Day 1: Smoke, earth, dust and dried flowers. This wine is past peak for sure but will revisit on day 2 to confirm. 83 points
Day 1.5: Sadly this will not improve. Dust, sour cherry, earth and dried twigs. Short finish. Past peak sadly. 80 points
Day 2: This wine is for sure past its prime. While a few bottles might be more stellar not worth taking the chance via auction. Sour cherry, bell peppers and earth. Void of any detectable fruit. 80 points
Recommendation: Drink 10 years ago.
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2011 Le Cadeau Pinot Noir Merci Reserve 93 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Chehalem Mountains
Day 1: Disappointed in this. From Wine bid. Cranberry, dust, chalk, dried twigs and sour cherry. Lacks concentration and balance. Shorter finish. 88 points
Day 2: Another day makes a big difference here. Much more intense on day 2 featuring forest floor, strawberry, cranberry, violets, mushroom, earth and spices. Medium finish and nice acidity. 93 points
Recommendation: Decant 2 to 3 hours if serving same day. These should age for another 3 to 5 years.
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2020 Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Not a fan. Love Januik but the 2020 vintage for reds across the west coast is mostly miss. Smoke, earth and lacks pronounced fruit. Will try again on day 2.
Day 2: Not good. Will not rate it officially but mid 70s for sure.
Recommendation: I have had some 2020 reds that have been very good on the west coast but too many areas have smoke impact.
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