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OCP4W VII
WWW in Irvine, CA
Tasted July 31, 2010 by grafstrb with 423 views
Introduction
A few of my notes from the day, which was highlighted by the amazing gift from the CT crew!
Flight 1 (4 notes)
White
2003 Azienda Agricola G. Milazzo Sicilia Duca di Montalbo
NOSE: rich; smells Chard-like, with a hint of minerals.
BODY: rich golden yellow color; medium bodied.
TASTE: a bit alcoholic; leather and warm/ripe tropical fruits; 13.5% alc.
BODY: rich golden yellow color; medium bodied.
TASTE: a bit alcoholic; leather and warm/ripe tropical fruits; 13.5% alc.
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White
2001 Stony Hill Chardonnay
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hours --
NOSE: initial hint of sour milk; otherwise typical chard nose; not oaky.
BODY: light golden yellow color; medium-light bodied.
TASTE: great balance; good acid; nice minerality; medium richness; delicate; 13% alc.; no signs of oxidation; this is kickin' around just fine right now -- seems like it has many years left in it. Gut impression score: low 90's
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hours --
NOSE: initial hint of sour milk; otherwise typical chard nose; not oaky.
BODY: light golden yellow color; medium-light bodied.
TASTE: great balance; good acid; nice minerality; medium richness; delicate; 13% alc.; no signs of oxidation; this is kickin' around just fine right now -- seems like it has many years left in it. Gut impression score: low 90's
White - Off-dry
2004 Vinoptima Gewürztraminer Reserve
Medium golden yellow color with a slight tan hue throughout. Nose is rich with botyrtyis spice, honey and dried apricots. Medium-full bodied on the palate with flavors reflecting the aromas of the nose. Very rich with adequate acid. I liked this a lot. 14.5% alc.
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Red
1998 Château Rocher Bellevue Figeac
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted a single glass non-blind over 45 min., a couple hours after uncorking --
NOSE: oak; leather; a bit of funk; soft red fruits; smoky; no alcohol fumes.
BODY: lots of fine particulate matter; medium to medium-full bodied; garnet color of medium depth.
TASTE: funky graphite; loganberry; dusty; grippy tannins; long finish; loosely knit; not alcoholic; seems to be in its prime right now. Gut impression score: 88 - 91.
-- tasted a single glass non-blind over 45 min., a couple hours after uncorking --
NOSE: oak; leather; a bit of funk; soft red fruits; smoky; no alcohol fumes.
BODY: lots of fine particulate matter; medium to medium-full bodied; garnet color of medium depth.
TASTE: funky graphite; loganberry; dusty; grippy tannins; long finish; loosely knit; not alcoholic; seems to be in its prime right now. Gut impression score: 88 - 91.