Gibby's Uncorked, Flight III

Another tasting held at Gibby's, a local wine shop. The "Flight" series of tastings was designed to allow customers more time and space to talk with the distributors. As such, each 'Flight' is a tasting with only four or five distributors present. wines listed in order tasted at each of the tables.

• 2006 Joel Gott Chardonnay Monterey 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey

  Pale color. Aromas of pear, vanilla and minerals. Nice acidity, with flavors of pear, smoke and mineral.

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• 2005 Reichsrat Von Buhl Riesling Medium Dry Maria Schneider Jazz 87 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Much better than the last time I tried this. Notes of slate, mineral, apple blossom and a hint of petrol. The fruit flavors on the palate are light, but carry through the finish. 87+ pts.

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• 2006 Seven Terraces Pinot Noir 88 Points

  New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

  Bright ruby color. Notes of black cherry and plums, with a spice undertone. Flavors of cherry and spice.

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• 2005 Joel Gott Zinfandel California 89 Points

  USA, California

  Notes of raspberry, jam and pomegranate. On the lighter, elegant side, with a slight jammy edge to the red fruit flavors. Finishes very well.

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• 2005 Apaltagua Envero 88 Points

  Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley

  A blend of Carmenere (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) from the Apalta Vineyard. Garnet color, with a nice bouquet of earth, loam, herbs and red fruit. Flavors of spicy red fruit, with a mint note on the finish. Very nice.

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• 2005 Four Vines Peasant 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  A blend of Mourvedre (40%), Syrah (32%), Grenache (17%), Counoise (7%) and Tannat (4%). Aromas of blackberry and earth, with flavors of mint, blackberry and earth, finishing a bit hot.

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• 2006 Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino 87 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino

  Pale color. Aromas of hay and lime zest. Great acidity, with flavors of lime and citrus.

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• 2005 The Other Guys Hey Mambo 85 Points

  USA, California

  A blend of Zinfandel, Barbera, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Garnet color. Notes of plum, red currant and blackberry. Flavors of plum and red currant.

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• 2005 The Other Guys Zinfandel Plungerhead Lodi 85 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

  Garnet color. Notes of dusty red fruit and white pepper. Reticent red fruit flavors on the palate.

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• 2005 De Lisio Quarterback 80 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale

  The blend consists of Syrah (30%), Cabernet Sauvignon (27%), Grenache (21%) and Merlot (22%).Very vegetal, with green pepper notes. This carries through on the palate, with hints of red fruit underneath. I don't mind green, but this was way too much.

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• 2005 Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast

  Notes of mocha, cassis and blackberry, with flavors of blackberry and mint.

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• 2005 Peltier Station Petite Sirah 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

  Deep garnet color. Aromas of earth, plum and blackberry. There's a huge rush of dark fruit on the palate, with velvety tannins. A bit thin through the midpalate, which prevents a higher score.

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• 2005 Hugel Gentil "Hugel" 88 Points

  France, Alsace

  Very pale in color. Notes of minerals, spice and white flowers. Flavors of orchard fruit and minerals, with lifting acidity. Quite good for such a modetly priced wine.

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• 2005 St. Clement Chardonnay Carneros 88 Points

  USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

  Pale yellow color. Notes of apple, butter and popcorn with flavors of pear, smoke and toast.

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• 2005 Writer's Block Grenache 88 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Lake County

  Light ruby color. Notes of dusty red fruit and spice. Elegant, with red fruit and cinnamon tones on the palate.

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• 2005 St Hallett Shiraz Faith 90 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa

  Garnet color. Opens with a charred, roasted meat aroma, followed by dark fruit and oak. Loads of dark fruit on the palate, with velvety tannins and a nice finish. I really like the meaty quality on the bouquet.

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• 2003 Finca Antigua Cabernet Sauvignon La Mancha Crianza 88 Points

  Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, La Mancha

  Garnet color. Meaty plum and dark fruit notes. Well-balanced, with dusty red fruit and herb flavors.

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• 2004 Novelty Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  Deep garnet color. Notes of red currant and dark fruit. Nicely balanced, with red fruit and spice tones on the palate.

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• 2007 Niel Joubert Chenin Blanc 87 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Paarl

  Pale color. Notes of pear and minerals. Flavors of orchard fruit, with a minerally edge on the finish. Nice balance.

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• 2004 Poacher's Ridge Marsanne 87 Points

  Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Mount Barker

  pale colro with aromas of smoky orchard fruit. Good balance and acidity, with waxy orchard fruit tones.

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• NV Louis Valbray Brut 86 Points

  France

  Pale yellow color. The mousse dissipates quickly. Aromas of cotton candy and tart apple. Heavy texture, viscous and dense, with waxy pear and apple flavors.

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• 2005 Stonecross Shiraz 87 Points

  South Africa

  Garnet color. Bright red fruit and herb notes follow through on the palate, lifted by a good level of acidity.

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• 2005 Niel Joubert Pinotage 86 Points

  South Africa, Coastal Region, Paarl

  Opens with notes of roasted game and red fruit. Flavors of red fruit and herbs on the palate.

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• 2006 Fidelitas Sémillon 86 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  Notes of pear and mineral follow through on the palate. Pleasant, if simple.

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• 2005 Three Rivers Winery Chardonnay

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  Aromas of pear, popcorn and toasty oak. The palate follows the bouquet, adding a subtle smoky quality.

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• NV Sharpe Hill Ballet of Angels 85 Points

  USA, Connecticut

  A white blend that can contain up to 10 varietals, though predominantly Chardonnay and Vignoles. Aromas of stone fruit follow through on the palate, with decent acidity. Not a bad little quaffer.

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• 2005 Bergevin Lane Calico Red 88 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel and Cab Franc. Garnet color, with aromas of soil, red fruit and blueberry. Flavors of red currant, spice and pepper.

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• 2004 Malvira' Langhe Nebbiolo 90 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

  Light ruby to garnet color. Aromas of violets, rose petals and black fruit. Very well-balanced, with great red fruit flavors and a hint of oak on the finish.

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• 2004 Bergevin Lane Cabernet Franc 90 Points

  USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

  89% Cab Franc and 11% Merlot, sourced from the Alder Ridge and Spring Creek Vineyards. Interestingly, the barrels are a mix of 90% French, 8% American and 2% other eastern European, 29% of which were new. Garnet color. Notes of tapenade, red fruit and herbs. Well-balanced, with red fruit and spice flavors on the palate.

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