The Eighth Annual Philadelphia Wine Festival
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Tasted Saturday, May 2, 2009 by jrobs7777 with 1,513 views
Introduction
This was a fast paced event so it was nearly impossible to take detailed notes of every wine tasted. Plus I can not recreate the order of tasting so these are presented in the order set by Cellar Tracker.
2008 Adelsheim Pinot Noir Rosé
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Good Pinot Noir based Rose. Should drink well over the summer.
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2007 Adelsheim Chardonnay
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
Fairly plain Chard. Good enough.
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2007 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
Not particularly impressed with this. Run of the mill.
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2006 Cakebread Cellars Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very good California Merlot. Definitely one to keep an eye out for good. Great nose.
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2007 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good summer wine. Not very notable.
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2006 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, California, Napa Valley
I liked the Merlot better and thought that there were several Cabs at this price that showed better at the tasting.
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2006 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very good benchmark Cab. Great nose and nice finish.
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2007 Conundrum Wines White Table Wine
USA, California
Dessert style nose. Not too much acidity. I liked the 06 better.
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2006 Chateau Montelena Zinfandel The Montelena Estate
USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga
Good, if nondescript California Zin.
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2007 Chateau Montelena Riesling
USA, California, North Coast, Potter Valley
A bit disappointing. Lacked acidity and crispness. Plain.
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2006 Concha y Toro Carménère Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27
Chile, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley
Good, earthy. I liked it better than the Don Melchor.
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2006 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor
Chile, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto
Good, but I'm not sure it lives up to the hype. However, at this price point it is still good value.
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2004 Château Margaux
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Absolutely stunning nose. Tough to appreciate the subtleties at a fast paced tasting, but this clearly showed its class.
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2004 Château Haut-Brion
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Really nice. Earthy and deep, in contrast to the Margaux which was spicy and perfumed. Again, tough to appreciate the subtleties but the quality and finish show its class.
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2002 Château d'Yquem
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Wonderful, even for a so called off-vintage. Sweet, tropical fruits, great acidity and building finish.
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2001 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre
France, Alsace
Good, plain Gewurtz. Nice spice.
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2002 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile
France, Alsace
Enjoyable. Probably could use a touch more acidity.
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2001 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve Personnelle
France, Alsace
Good Pinot Gris profile. The Trimbach wines were all good, but nothing special.
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2005 Dominus Estate
USA, California, Napa Valley
Super wine. Great nose and building finish.
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2005 Dominus Napanook Red
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very impressed by the Napanook. Good value.
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2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut
France, Champagne
High quality. Nutty nose, very subtle and complex palate. Just stays with you. After tasting the 00 Dom close in time, this was definitely the better of the two.
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2004 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
Good. Meaty nose. Quality Guigal.
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2006 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
Exceptional value. Tropical fruit, good crispness blends with wonderful sweetness.
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2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rosé
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Very good standard Rose. Definitely something to look for during the warmer months.
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2006 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Good plain white. Nice value.
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2005 Domaine des Baumard Savennières
France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières
Good, but not all that memorable.
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2005 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Left a little disappointed by this. Very good, but expectations were a bit higher.
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2006 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône Parallèle “45”
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
Pretty standard Rhone red. Good value.
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2007 Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Le Château du Nozay
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
Good bright Sancerre with a lot of pineapple.
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2007 Georges Dubœuf Pouilly-Fuissé
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé
Plain and nondescript but enjoyable at this price.
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2007 Georges Dubœuf Moulin-à-Vent Domaine de la Tour du Bief
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
Very different Beaujolais. Not as bright as Julienas; more brooding. Good.
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2007 Georges Dubœuf Juliénas La Trinquée
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Juliénas
Thoroughly enjoyable, bright and fresh Beaujolais. One to watch.
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2004 Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good Cab nose; good value, but not particularly memorable.
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2004 Grgich Hills Merlot
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very nice California Merlot. This is one to watch.
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2006 Halleck Pinot Noir Three Sons Cuvée
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Bright and fresh with nice complexity. Really enjoyable.
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2006 Halleck Pinot Noir Hallberg Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Enjoyed this. In between The Three Sons and The Farm. Good fruit, a little more brooding. I liked this component of the Three Sons.
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2006 Halleck Pinot Noir The Farm Vineyards
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
The Three Sons was definitely better than the sum of its parts. Good, but not as good as the Three Sons or Hallberg.
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2006 Halleck Pinot Noir Clone 828 Halleck
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Very nice and unique. Burgundy like style. Very good.
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NV J Vineyards & Winery Brut Russian River Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Very pleasant. Good sparkler.
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2005 Joseph Phelps Insignia
USA, California, Napa Valley
Stunning wine. Great nose and an incredible finish.
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2005 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
This was an exceptionally good "2nd" wine and one to keep an eye on. Great complexity and finish for wine at this price point.
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2004 Long Shadows Wineries Chester-Kidder
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
The Long Shadow wines did not exactly blow me away so my notes from the night are relatively unhelpful. Nondescript. I liked the Saggi the best of the four tasted.
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2005 Long Shadows Wineries Syrah Sequel
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Good strong Syrah profile.
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2005 Long Shadows Wineries Saggi
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Very unique blend. A touch tannic but I liked how the blend worked. Of the four Long Shadows tasted, I'd try this one again. Sangiovese added good spice.
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2006 Louis Jadot Moulin-à-Vent Clos de Rochegrès Château des Jacques
France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Moulin-à-Vent
This was good. Definitely more complex than the Village. At this price, one to keep an eye on for a more sophisticated Beaujolais.
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2006 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin
Good Gevrey nose. Nice village level Burgundy. Tough to evaluate the intricacies in fast paced tasting setting.
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2005 Louis Latour Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru Château de Blagny
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru
Interesting as it was a very mild Meursault that id not have the typical profile. I've noticed that Latour's white Burgs tend to be brighter, more minerals and less "deep and complex" than other producers.
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2006 Louis Latour Chardonnay Grand Ardèche
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côteaux de l'Ardèche
I was not a fan. Seemed like a Sauvignon Blanc. Not too much Chardonnay complexity.
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2005 Louis Latour Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillots
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
Tasted alongside the Latour Corton Grancey, this definitely played second fiddle. Bright and young. The step up in class was evident.
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2002 Louis Latour Corton-Grancey
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
High quality Corton. Brooding and deep. Already showing some age. Should continue to get better and better. Good effort.
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2003 Le Dauphin de Guiraud
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
This was really good. Sweet citrus and tropical fruits and solid acidity through to a solid finish.
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NV Moët & Chandon Champagne Nectar Imperial
France, Champagne
This was good, but the Rose was better. The touch of sweetness added an interesting dynamic.
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NV Moët & Chandon Champagne Nectar Imperial Rosé
France, Champagne
Very good. Strawberry blends well with the sweetness. Good change of pace Champagne.
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NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé
France, Champagne
Standard Rose fare. Crisp strawberry sparkler.
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NV Veuve Clicquot Champagne Demi-Sec
France, Champagne
Good touch of sweetness adds a new dynamic to the standard Veuve.
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2000 Dom Pérignon Champagne
France, Champagne
Subtle. Oatmeal, nutty with some floral notes on the nose. Very restrained on the palate. I liked the Cristal better than this.
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2005 Montes Alpha M
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
This is a good standard Syrah. I'm a bigger fan of the Folly as it packs more of a punch.
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2005 Montes Purple Angel
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Unique wine. Similar to the Merlot. Good one to keep an eye out for in the future. Worth another try.
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2005 Montes Syrah Folly La Finca de Apalta
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Really nice Syrah nose. Bright with the typical meatyness and good fruit. Quality wine.
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2005 CrossBarn (Paul Hobbs) Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
Exceptional value. Great nose and a finish that builds and builds. At around $50, this is one to keep an eye on.
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2006 Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Lindsay Estate Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Nothing really descriptive. Pretty good standard California Pinot.
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2004 Viña Cobos Malbec
Argentina, Mendoza
A lot going on here. Chocolate milk. Dense. Tannic. This will require years of aging.
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2004 Penfolds Grange
Australia, South Australia
Big backward tannic monster. Going to require a lot of time. Big brooding dark fruits beneath the tannins. Hard to get a great feel for this in fast paced tasting. Something to look for in 20-30 years.
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2006 Devil's Lair Fifth Leg Red Wine
Australia, Western Australia
Very nice blend. Good Cab nose notes but very good balance between the Cab and Shiraz on palate. One to keep an eye on especially at this price.
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2001 Penfolds Shiraz Bin 128
Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Very impressive. Good example of Aussie shiraz at manageable price. Good dark fruit and spice.
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2006 Pio Cesare Langhe Arneis
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC
Rather dull and unimpressive.
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2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Larkmead Vineyard
USA, California, Napa Valley
Only okay. Nothing particularly memorable. Good nose. A bit watery.
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2007 Ramey Chardonnay Russian River Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Easy drinking, not too much oak. Tasted near the end so cannot vouch for the accuracy of the note.
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2006 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
For the value, this stood out more so than the Larkmead. Good everyday Cab.
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2006 Ramey Syrah Shanel Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
I was impressed by this. Good solid syrah nose and nice and smooth with spice on the palate.
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2006 Ridge Geyserville
USA, California, Sonoma County
This showed better than the 05 Lytton Springs. Really solid Zin blend. Spicy, fruit and big.
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2005 Ridge Lytton Springs
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
Not bad. The 06 Geyserville was better on this night. A touch watery without the same Zin complexity. Good but not great.
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2005 Long Shadows Wineries Pirouette
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
The Syrah definitely shown through, I thought. A good, although nondescript effort.
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2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good but unimpressive. In other words, good basic Cab but I was more impressed by several lower priced Cali Cabs at the tasting.
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2007 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir
USA, California, Napa Valley
This was a bit watery. Nice nose, but not what I expected.
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2007 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc
USA, California, Napa Valley
Plain and enjoyable Sauvignon Blanc style. Not sure of the price, as I was at a tasting. Good value if approx. $15.
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2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Chardonnay
USA, California, Napa Valley
Nothing too memorable. At the fast paced tasting, this was not memorable. Plain Cali Chard.
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2005 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Very enjoyable. Dense. Different. The entire Setti Ponti line was impressive.
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2005 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Big bold, solid finish. Good fruit and complexity.
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2006 Tenuta Sette Ponti Maremma Toscana Poggio Al Lupo
Italy, Tuscany, Maremma, Maremma Toscana
Surprisingly good. Fruity and earthy. Nice.
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2005 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia
Absolutely stellar. Big bold and tannic. Incredible finish.
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2007 Siduri Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
The entire Siduri line was impressive. Good bright red fruit, minerals. Deep and dark fruit on the nose.
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2007 Siduri Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Very nice. A bit brighter, from what I recall compared to the other Siduris at the tasting.
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2007 Siduri Pinot Noir Sonatera Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
I am having a hard time recalling the differences between this and the other two Siduri Pinots tasted. The Siduris Pinots were marked by good bright fruit with a touch of earth and good complexity.
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2006 Novy Family Wines Syrah Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
Good standard California Syrah. Spice, blue fruit.
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2005 Twomey Merlot Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Good blue fruit nose. Kirsch. Nice Merlot but you could taste the Cab Franc in there. Should age well.
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2004 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
The second Silver Oak wine. Good, but it was missing something. Tasted right after the signature Silver Oak. Good standard Cali Cab nose, lighter on palate and finish.
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2004 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
USA, California, Napa Valley
This was very very good. Big Cab nose. Nice thick palate. Solid finish. I enjoyed some other feature Cabs on this night (the Dominus and Insignia come to mind) but this was right up there.
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2006 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Not sure what the price point is on this, but it was very good. Nice California red wine with CdP varietals. Fresh, fruit and spicy. I like this effort and look forward to seeing how the Perrin family develops this brand.
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2006 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône
This is really nice. Good spicy nose, smooth on the palate and a surprisingly good finish. This looks to be a tremendous value and one to keep an eye on.
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2006 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Meursault Les Narvaux
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Solid Meursault nose. Oatmeal. Some nice citrus. Nothing memorable about the finish.
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2006 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Really exceptional. Great value in CdP. Big bold, spicy with darker brooding fruit and exceptional finsih.
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2007 Château Guiraud Le G
France, Bordeaux
Very nice and fresh. Crisp. Citrus. Good acidity. Good looking value.
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2004 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Thick and coating. Pure Grenache. Good fruit and underlying spice.
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2006 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
I really enjoyed their basic CdP. Good fruit. Thick and coating with a nice finish.
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2006 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim
France, Alsace
This was fine. Nothing special. Solid everyday Riesling. Not sure of price at time of tasting.
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2006 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Häuserer
France, Alsace
Really nice. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Bright and crisp with good acidity. Tropical fruits and citrus.
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2006 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny
Great example of a Chambolle. The earthy secondary notes dominate with some underlying fruit. Good finish.
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2006 Domaine Dujac Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Absolutely stunning wine. Tannic and tough right now. Time to go. Fruit earth and great complexity on the palate with a very long finish.
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2006 Quinta do Crasto Douro Crasto
Portugal, Douro
Plain and pleasant Douro red.
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2004 Quinta do Crasto Porto Vintage
Portugal, Douro, Porto
I was not overly impressed with this. Nice and thick, deep earthy and mocha note. Lighter on the finish.
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1995 Smith Woodhouse Porto Late Bottled Vintage
Portugal, Douro, Porto
This was quite good. Deep dark chocolate and fruit. Not overly sweet.
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NV Dow Porto 10 Year Old Tawny
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Standard Tawny. A little sweet for my tastes.
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