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September 2011 Tasting Room Taste Explorers
Madison, WI
Tasted October 6, 2011 by awinejourney with 381 views
Flight 1 (1 note)
White
2008 Jax Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Y3
85 points
Grapefruit with floral notes on the nose. Crisp with medium acid. Citrus flavors with nice minerality and some heat. Medium finish.
Flight 2 (1 note)
Red
2008 Whitehall Lane Pinot Noir
82 points
Sour cherry and slightly floral on the nose. Muted flavors and disappears quickly.
Flight 3 (1 note)
Red
2009 Quivira Grenache Wine Creek Ranch
88 points
Pretty and unique nose. Light tannins and sour red fruit. Shortish finish.
Flight 4 (1 note)
Red
2008 Watkins Family Vineyard Zinfandel
90 points
Red fruit, candy and floral notes on the nose. Starts with red fruit and finishes with a chocolate cocoa note. Really interesting, but not a typical Zin.
Flight 5 (1 note)
Red
2008 Lucas & Lewellen Cabernet Sauvignon Valley View Vineyard
90 points
A greenness on the nose with black pepper and dark fruit. The fruit comes through on the palate with coffee and chocolate. Medium finish and light to medium tannins.
Flight 6 (1 note)
Red
2007 Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Huerhuero
84 points
Pretty tight nose--some dark fruit and vanilla. Not much happening on the palate either. Medium mouthfeel and finish.