Gibby's Uncorked, Flight III

A tasting at the local wine shop.

• 2007 Lucashof Pfarrweingut Riesling 75 Points

  Germany, Pfalz

  Organic. Notes of citrus, lime and maybe some jalapeno. This is Riesling? Peach and citrus notes on the palate.

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• 2007 Zolo Sauvignon Blanc 80 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Pale color. Smells terrible, but does have some nice fruit and acidity on the palate.

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• 2006 Hill Family Estate Chardonnay Carly's Cuvee 88 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Notes of banana and tropical fruit. RRich, slightly creamy, with tropical fruit tones on the palate. Finsihes with a hint of smoke and oak.

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• 2007 Piko Pinot Noir Piko Marlborough 86 Points

  New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

  Aged in French oak. Pale ruby color. Cherry notes with an underlying earthiness. Pleasant red fruit and cherry flavors on the palate, with decent acidity. Simple, but nice. 86+ pts.

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• 2006 Zolo Malbec 88 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Garnet color. aromas of juciy dark fruit and spice. Flavors of blue fruit, blackberry and spice, with firm tannins.

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• 2006 Herman Story Syrah Nuts & Bolts 90 Points

  USA, California

  Garnet color. Notes of dark fruit and pine needles. Firm tannins, with flavors of dark fruit and cinnamon.

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• 2007 Weingut Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner Hugo 86 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Traisental

  Simple, with nice melon tones on the nose and palate.

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• 2007 Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc Mendocino 84 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino

  A strong cat urine note is puncuated by sharp grassy notes. The palate follows the nose, with a somewhat earthy quality underlying the urine and grass notes. The wine seems a bit out of sorts. Lacking balance and complexity.

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• 2006 Cycles Gladiator Syrah California

  USA, California

  Has 10% Petite Sirah added in. Aromas of dark fruit and meat. Good acidity, with dark fruit, spice and oak tones. Sees 90% new French oak.

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• 2006 The Other Guys Zinfandel Plungerhead Lodi 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi

  Notes of brambly red fruit with jammy qualities. Red fruit on the palate.

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• 2007 Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  Notes of red fruit with a nice savory, herbal edge. Approachable tannins, with red fruit and currant tones.

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• 2005 Star Lane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  Notes of cassis, black currants, spice and herbs. Full-bodied, with dark fruit and herb flavors. Tannins are a bit chalky and dry out on the finish.

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• 2007 André-Michel Brégeon Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie 85 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Pays Nantais, Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie

  Pale yellow color. Notes of mineral, citrus and stone, with stone and apple nuances on the palate.

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• 2007 Rebenhof Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 88 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Pale color. Notes of peach, with slate, mineral and peach flavors on the palate. Nice acidity.

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• 2006 Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay Catena

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Yellow color. Notes of tropical fruit and banana. Nice.

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• 2006 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

  Great depth to the fruit and garrigue tones. Slightly meaty. Finishes well.

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• 2007 Alamos Malbec 88 Points

  Argentina, Mendoza

  Opens with dark fruit notes, develops a subtle meaty note. Juciy, dark fruit on the palate & finish.

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• 2005 Bin 36 Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points

  USA, California

  Notes of dark fruit & cassis. Juicy red fruit flavors with good acid level. Decent dinner wine. Surprisingly, this was actually pretty good.

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• 2006 Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do Roam White 86 Points

  South Africa

  Notes of apple aand waxy pear, does have a Rhonish quality about it. Nice texture & weight, with waxy orchard fruit nuances.

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• 2007 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Aromas of coconut and tropical fruit. The palate follows the nose, picking up mineral and oak tones on the finish.

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• 2007 Weingut Dr. Heyden Oppenheimer Sackträger Riesling Spätlese 82 Points

  Germany, Rheinhessen

  Pale color with notes of peach and whiet flowers. Flavors of stone fruit on the palate. Simple, with a short finish.

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• 2007 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Aromas of dark fruit, cherries and spice which follow through on the palate. Nice balance, with a nice, medium+ fiinish.

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• 2006 Jim Barry Shiraz The Lodge Hill 88 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley

  Dark color with aromas of mint, wintergreen, dark fruit and menthol. Oaky, with mint and black fruit flavors.

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• 2005 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Inky garnet color. Decanted. Aromas of herbs, blackberry and mint. Full-bodied, with grainy, dusty tannins. Flavors of dark fruit, currants and spicy oak.

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• 2006 Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Brut Crede

  Italy, Veneto, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

  Consistent w/previous tasting.

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• 2007 Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris 87 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Peach and flroal notes with melon and apple flavors on the palate.

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• 2006 Joel Gott Chardonnay Monterey 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Monterey

  Apple and pear notes, with a subtle musty quality. Orchard fruit tones on the palate, with a nice mouthfeel and a good finish.

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• 2004 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 89 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

  Notes of licorice and rose petals. Dark fruit on the palate, with slightly dry tannins.

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• 2006 Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon 86 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

  Subtle, with red cherry and currant notes. Raspberry and red currant flavors on the palate.

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• 2006 Four Vines Zinfandel Old Vine Cuvée 88 Points

  USA, California

  Notes of raspberry and plum, with firm tannins and juciy red fruit tones.

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