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Friday night for ckinv368's Birthday
Farnatchi, Dallas, Texas
Tasted November 2, 2012 by wineismylife with 706 views
Introduction
Six of us gathered on a beautiful Friday evening to celebrate ckinv368's birthday. Our venue for the evening was Farnatchi and our mission was a to enjoy each others company over a casual 5 hour dinner. The food was good (especially the four cheese pizza!), the wines all performed surprisingly wine sans one corked bottle and the company as always was stellar. Here are the results of the wines:
Flight 1 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Inflorescence Blanc de Noirs
93 points
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with medium, steady beading. Nose of orange spritz, kumquat and sea foam. Flavors of pear, apple, kumquat and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with medium, steady beading. Nose of orange spritz, kumquat and sea foam. Flavors of pear, apple, kumquat and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Flight 2 (1 note)
White
2010 Secret de Grand Bateau Blanc
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, grapefruit and light notes of lime. Flavors of peach, grapefruit and lime. Bright acidity, light body. Drink over the short term.
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, grapefruit and light notes of lime. Flavors of peach, grapefruit and lime. Bright acidity, light body. Drink over the short term.
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Flight 3 (2 notes)
Red
1964 Pio Cesare Barbaresco
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for about 7-8 hours.
Light garnet color in the glass, little dusty looking. Nose of leather, spice, camphor and a bit of pepper. Flavors of tart berries, raspberries, cherries and a bit of spice. Tart acidity, resolved tannins, medium to full body. Drink now.
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for about 7-8 hours.
Light garnet color in the glass, little dusty looking. Nose of leather, spice, camphor and a bit of pepper. Flavors of tart berries, raspberries, cherries and a bit of spice. Tart acidity, resolved tannins, medium to full body. Drink now.
Red
1967 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barbaresco Riserva
94 points
WIML94
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for about 7-8 hours before serving.
Garnet color in the glass with a little brownish twinge here and there, fairly clear looking. Nose of saddle leather, truffle, spice and dried herbs. Flavors of berries, raspberries, cherries and a bit of mushroom. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for about 7-8 hours before serving.
Garnet color in the glass with a little brownish twinge here and there, fairly clear looking. Nose of saddle leather, truffle, spice and dried herbs. Flavors of berries, raspberries, cherries and a bit of mushroom. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Flight 4 (9 notes)
Red
1955 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse
94 points
WIML94
Tasted non blind. Opened allow to slow-O a while before serving.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose started with a little smoke, a little dried herbs, then onto attractive aromas of roses with a hint of tobacco. Flavors or berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Based on the color, clarity and nose of this wine I immediately cried "Real?" I couldn't believe this wine was so youthful in the glass. Everything from foil to cork to label to palate seem legit but I'm really still amazed.
Tasted non blind. Opened allow to slow-O a while before serving.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose started with a little smoke, a little dried herbs, then onto attractive aromas of roses with a hint of tobacco. Flavors or berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
Based on the color, clarity and nose of this wine I immediately cried "Real?" I couldn't believe this wine was so youthful in the glass. Everything from foil to cork to label to palate seem legit but I'm really still amazed.
Red
1955 Château Brane-Cantenac
93 points
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O a bit before serving.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of saddle soap, leather, anise, pepper and wet stones. Solid flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O a bit before serving.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of saddle soap, leather, anise, pepper and wet stones. Solid flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
1964 Château Léoville Las Cases
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for a bit before serving.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Tight nose of spices, wet stones, white pepper and camphor. Flavors of berries, cherries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium to drying tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold? Not sure.
Tasted non blind. Opened and allowed to slow-O for a bit before serving.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Tight nose of spices, wet stones, white pepper and camphor. Flavors of berries, cherries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium to drying tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold? Not sure.
Red
1973 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, laquer, white pepper, rose petals and a bit of berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely drink. Seems in a good place.
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of camphor, laquer, white pepper, rose petals and a bit of berries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. I'd likely drink. Seems in a good place.
Red
1982 Château Prieuré-Lichine
90 points
WIML90
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose was a "grapey" berry aroma with black cherries and plums. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. This bottle showed better than the last bottle I had.
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose was a "grapey" berry aroma with black cherries and plums. Flavors of berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. This bottle showed better than the last bottle I had.
Red
1982 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
93 points
WIML93
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of graphite, white pepper, plums and currants. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of graphite, white pepper, plums and currants. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Red
1990 Château Gruaud Larose
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of rose petals, spice, plums and soapstone. Flavors of cherries, berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink with some air time or continue to hold.
Tasted non blind.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of rose petals, spice, plums and soapstone. Flavors of cherries, berries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, full bodied. Drink with some air time or continue to hold.
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Red
2002 Château Gruaud Larose
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Decanted 12 hours before serving.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, white pepper, sandlewood and plum. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with plenty of air or continue to hold.
Tasted non blind. Decanted 12 hours before serving.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, white pepper, sandlewood and plum. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with plenty of air or continue to hold.
Red
1997 Château Cos d'Estournel
flawed
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Unfortunately the party stops here. Corked, obviously so. Shame.
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Unfortunately the party stops here. Corked, obviously so. Shame.
Flight 5 (1 note)
Red - Fortified
1980 Gould Campbell Porto Vintage
92 points
WIML92
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. "Boozy" nose of Kirsch, currants, nuts and melted black licorice. Flavors of currants, berries and candied plums. Medium acidity, full bodied alrightly. Drink now with plenty of air time or continue to hold.
The cork was compromised but the contents didn't suffer in the least.
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. "Boozy" nose of Kirsch, currants, nuts and melted black licorice. Flavors of currants, berries and candied plums. Medium acidity, full bodied alrightly. Drink now with plenty of air time or continue to hold.
The cork was compromised but the contents didn't suffer in the least.
Closing
Many thanks to all for bringing and sharing such great wines, especially to the birthday boy ckinv368. Happy Birthday Cameron.