Big Reds for Cool Evenings

Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Saturday, October 10, 2009 by mmurry with 384 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2006 Mitolo Shiraz Reiver 92 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    The nose had blueberry and mushroom, leather, smoke, and a little pepper at the end. The palate was very rich, and slightly tannic. It had great fruit - blueberry, blackberry, and a bit of cherry. There was also toast, and earth, and it finished with a lot of pepper.

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  • 2006 R Wines Grenache Chateau Chateau Chateau 91 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

    The nose had cherry pie and currant, a little herbs, and some forest floor. The palate was very smooth. It had loads of blue fruit, earth, and a great herb finish.

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  • 2005 Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    The nose had a lot of mocha and blackberry. It also had chocolate, and a bit of cherry at the end. The palate was big and tannic. I got cedar and blackberry, coffee, and a little cassis. It had a good cherry finish.

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  • 2005 Spring Valley Vineyard Frederick 90 Points

    USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

    The nose had a massive amount of black currant and graphite. I also got some floral notes and blackberry in the middle. The palate was slightly tannic. There was a bunch of black fruit, some floral notes, and a bit of pencil lead on the finish.

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  • 2005 Woodinville Wine Cellars Ausonius 90 Points

    USA, Washington

    The nose had a plum and pepper mix that was rounded out by some dried herbs. The palate was pretty soft, and had currant, pepper, and spice. The finish had a very good plum flavor.

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2007 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    The nose is an explosion of chocolate and coffee. There was also a lot of berries - raspberry, blackberry, and currants. The palate was extremely smooth, with lots of chocolate and coffee. It also had dark berries, and an oaky finish.

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  • 2006 Arietta Quartet 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    The nose had quite a bit of stone and flowers. It also had raspberry, blueberry, and cherry. The palate was a little too tannic, but it did have nice fruit, There was raspberry, blueberry, and cherry. It finished with a lot of minerality.

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