The Lake at Westlake Village
Tasted Sunday, August 3, 2008 - Monday, August 4, 2008 by lanatolman with 578 views
This was a chance to see old friends and drink some wines from around the world. Wayne and Andrea, Sue and Stephen, Jim and Lana.
WE ALMOST RAN OUT OF WINE
2001 Lorenzo Begali Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca 91 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
(8/3/2008)
This is a big Amarone but not overpowering. Hint of rasins, chocolate and cheeries. A good wine for the money
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
1997 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
(8/4/2008)
This wine was a very typical Chianti Classico. It went so good with chocolate brownies that neither of us could stop drinking the wine and eating the brownies. I agree that the finish is gone. The wine did not last that long to let it breath though if it did come around
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2003 San Pedro de Yacochuya Yacochuya 94 Points
Argentina, Valles Calchaquíes, Salta, Cafayate
(8/4/2008)
This is a killer wine just at it's prime. Drank 2 cases of it while in Argentina. The wine is full bodies and great tanins. Drank every year from 1999 to 2004. The 2003 is great right now maybe a year more in the bottle. The 2001 was 2nd best but mature but very well balanced and is a drink now.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2003 Clarendon Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Hickinbotham 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
(8/4/2008)
Deep, dark fruity with figs and choclate. Good Finish - the acidity has tapered down and it a very smooth wine now. Sue's favorite
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
2006 Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Garrus 92 Points
France, Provence, Côtes de Provence
(8/4/2008)
This is the best Rose that i have every tasted - not that i'm an expert. Beautfiful color and well balanced. Very dry and crisp. this was great.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No