Nesai In Newport Beach, CA
Tasted Saturday, September 6, 2008 by Frank Murray III with 595 views
12 of us pulled together 4 flights of CA wine. We intended originally to pay tribute to the 2005 vintage but made some modifications along the way, given the Cab entries. Thus, we ened up with 2005 Carneros Chard (of which half of the flight was 2004 Kistler), 2005 SLH Syrah, 2005 RRV Pinot Noir (of which me dorking it and bringing the Miron, which was Sonoma Coast--DOH!), and 2002 Napa Cabernet. Being the only vegetarian-type diner in the group, we'll have to hear from the rest of the gang as to their liking the menu of meat entrees.
1995 Drappier Champagne Cuvée de Millenaire
France, Champagne
Seemed a little dull. I admit, I am not an experienced champagne drinker but it seemed to lack complexity and reminded me more of a Martinelli apple cider than a champagne--not as sweet but that apple flavor.
Read 2 Comments / Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2005 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Very nice. Flinty nose, with a palate of smooth lemony and pippin apple centered fruit. Some mineral and a hint of sea shell. The best white for me of the three other chards (Kistler and Hudson). Delicious.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2004 Kistler Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Nose shows some orange blossom and a hint of booze. Round and fleshy palate but felt overall a bit flat on the finish.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2005 Hudson Vineyards Chardonnay
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
Lemon lime, some wet stone, with some oak/marshmallow supporting a lemony and riper styled finish.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue
2004 Kistler Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard
USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros
I was disappointed with this wine, which to me seemed muddled, simple and lacking definition. Not sure what to make of it.
Post a Comment / Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Report Issue