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Dinner with Mattias
Jock
Tasted December 29, 2011 by kstoddard with 447 views
Flight 1 (12 notes)
White
2003 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard
86 points
Bright yellow color with some cloudiness. Aromas of lime and cat pee with loads of oak. Tastes of lemon and lime. Slight bitterness on the tart finish. My guess was Sonoma Chardonnay. 14.1% alcohol. Brought by Mattias.
Red
1995 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
93 points
Deep birck red color. Noise of mature black fruit and garrigue. Tastes of black pepper, lavender, anise, and cherry. Soft finish with some nice depth and complexity. 14% alcohol. My first contribution of the night.
Red
1997 Goldeneye Pinot Noir Anderson Valley
89 points
Deep ruby color. Cranberry and cherry nose. Tastes of black cherry, cinnamon, and closed. Nice freshness and acidity. Soft earthy finish.14.2% alcohol. Brought by Rick.
Red
2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
90 points
Cloudy ruby red color. Tastes of blackberry, liquorice, earth, and tar. Soft finish. Seems a bit closed down. Obviously needs some time to come around. 13.% alcohol. Brought by Scott.
Red
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
Dark ruby color. Nose of rasberry and blackcherry. Tastes of blackberry, garrigue, anise, and pepper. Rich powerful finish. Well balanced. A bit primary right now. Young. 14% alcohol. Brought by Jeff.
Red
2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
96 points
Dark purple color. Aromas of currant, flowers, and black fruit. Tastes of blackberry, blueberry, currant, bell pepper, anise, and cedar. Very well balanced. Silky texture. Fine grained tannins. Long elegant finish with deep complexity. Simply outstanding. 13.5% alcohol. My second contribution of the evening.
Red
2007 Ferrando Carema White Label (Etichetta Bianca)
90 points
Deep nose of cedar, cherry, and rose petal. Delicate mid palate of cherry fruit. Light elegant finish. 13.5% alochol. Brought by Rick.
Red
2004 Penfolds Shiraz Magill Estate
89 points
Deep purple color. Nose of black fruits with a touch of VA. Tastes of black berry, cherry, anise, and cedar. Rich liquorice dominated finish. 14% alcohol. Brought by Jock.
Red
2003 Branson Coach House Shiraz Coach House
88 points
Dark purple color. Nose of blackberry and currant. Rich and full bodied. Blackberry, black cherry, tobaco, and sweet tannins. Rich powerful finish. 14.5% alcohol, Brought by Mattias.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2000 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles
94 points
Orange in color. Orange blossom nose with some notes of botrytis. Tastes of apple, melon, pineapple, lemon, and lime. Rich finish with nice depth and complexity. Very well balanced. 13.5% alcohol. Brought by Scott.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2001 Château Rieussec
flawed
Bright yellow color. Strong botrytis nose with lemon notes. Tastes of orange, honeycomb, pineapple, and burnt brown sugar. Tastes like a bad creme brulee. Something is really off with this wine. Corked possibly? 13.5% alcohol.