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DAWGS August 2010 - European Whites
WineDrinkerofTexas home in Colleyville, Texas
Tasted August 14, 2010 by wineismylife with 623 views
Introduction
The DAWGS met Saturday night at WineDrinkerofTexas home in Colleyville, Texas. The wine theme for the evening was European whites and we ended up with quite the mixed bag of white wines. Now onto the show...
Flight 1 (14 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. P. Lancelot-Royer Champagne Cuvée de Reserve R. R. Blanc de Blancs Brut
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine and steady beading. Nose of spices, ginger and yellow apples. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples, sherry and peaches. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 90+
White - Sparkling
N.V. Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine and steady beading. Nose of yellow apples, yellow pears and wet stones. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and light notes of lemon. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 90
White
2008 Vinarství Štepán Manák Moravský muškát Kabinet
88 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of grass, lilikoi and a hint of gooseberry. Flavors of peach and gooseberries. Medium acidity, light body. Drink now. 88?
White
2006 Domaine Ehrhart Pinot Gris IM Berg
88 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of orange foam, apricot and honeysuckle. Flavors of apricot, peach and a hint of bitters. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. 88?
White
2005 Domaine Rieflé Pinot Gris Steinert
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of apricot, honey and a hint of peach. Flavors of honey, peach and apricot. Medium acidity and body. Drink now. About two points behind previous bottles. 90?
White
2008 Domaine de Lancyre Roussanne
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of wet stones, brown spice and a hint of camphor. Flavors of peach, apricot and minerals. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink or hold. 90
White
2002 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dripping honey, apricot, florals and spice. Flavors of apricot, peach and pear. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term? 90+
White
2008 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya Rueda Habis
91 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of creme, apricot and pear. Flavors of pears, apples and lemons. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 91.
White
1999 Domaine Maillard Père & Fils Corton Blanc
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of camphor, talc and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of ginger cookie, almond and a hint of pear. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. 88+?
White
2004 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dust, cinnamon and soaked pears. Flavors of pears and apples. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. 90.
White
2005 Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis 1er Cru Montmain
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toast, pear and apple. Flavors of pears and apples with a little base minerals. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now, maybe into the short term? 90?
White
2008 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Rully Vieilles Vignes
91 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of flowers, pears and a hint of clove. Flavors of pears, apples and light notes of cherries. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term, perhaps into the medium term? 91+?
White - Sweet/Dessert
2001 Kereskedőház Tokaji 3 Puttonyos Premium Selection
90 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Amber color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of almonds, sherry, ash and honey. Flavors of honey and almonds. Medium acidity and body. Drink or hold. 90.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2007 Peter Mertes Eiswein Edelsüss Nachtgold
89 points
Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Gold color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toffee, sorghum, honey and mixed nuts. Flavors of honey, pear and apricot. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 89+