[2.0] 2 blinds at Nopa w/ Alex

Nopa
Tasted Saturday, February 1, 2025 by RajivAyyangar with 8 views

Introduction

2 blinds at Nopa with Alex.

Wines: 1 atypical
Score: 2.0 (4 misses in 2 wines)

2 identification misses:
- Birdhouse Verdelho: wrong lateral group — called Grüner, misread terpenes (2 pts)
- Cain Cuvée NV: wrong lateral group — called Barolo/Nebbiolo, actually Cab blend (2 pts)

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 2023 Birdhouse Verdelho 88 Points

    USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County

    (Blind)
    Medium-minus yellow. Dry. Semiterpenic. Savory. Quite bitter. Good density. 13.5% alcohol. Some honey. Bitterness is weird.

    Called: Grüner Veltliner Smaragd
    Actual: 2023 Birdhouse Verdelho Contra Costa County
    Analysis: Wrong grape — called Grüner, actually Verdelho. Misread terpenes.

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  • NV Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Cuvée 86 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    (Blind)
    Medium ruby. Ripe red fruit. No new oak. 14.5% alcohol. High tannins. Elevated acid. A little dark.

    Called: Barolo 2021
    Actual: NV Cain Cuvée (Cabernet blend)
    Analysis: Wrong lateral group — called Nebbiolo, actually Cab blend. Has ripe fruit. Missed oak.

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