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Tasted December 7, 2013 by jinks with 664 views

Flight 1 (6 notes)

Red
2006 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve USA, California, Napa Valley
95 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
young appearance, but thinner
deep, dark fruit with sharp, rich aromas
Nice balance of fruit, length, richness and mature tannins
Long finish.
I guessed it was a 2002 napa cab
Red
2008 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
94 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
young , rich.
lovely mouthfeel. big but rich, nice balance
I guessed it was late 90s syrah - way off.
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Red
2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia USA, California, Napa Valley
94 points
tasted blind.
young appearance. nose of typical cab aromas and fresh cut grass
HUGE in the mouth.
Interestingly, this faded in glass somewhat quickly. Still - great, 3rd/6
I guessed it was a 2003 Napa cab
Red
1997 Castelgiocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) Brunello di Montalcino Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
90 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
mild bricking. lots of fruit on nose, dried leaves
sharp on palate - high acidity but not unpleasant. A bit thin
Long finish.
I guessed it was a 1998 American Pinot
Red
1997 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret USA, California, North Coast, Napa / Sonoma
89 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 1
Blind notes:
young
Darker fruit but somewhat closed
balanced on palate, some age.
I guessed it was a 2000 bordeaux
Red
1990 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
85 points
Tasted blind
blind notes - Thin in glass and on nose - lots of funk.
Some acidity mildly harsh. oxidized quite a bit, but still enjoyable.
Faded quickly.
I guessed it was an old cab, 1980's
This is done (dunn) - perhaps a somewhat flawed bottle

Flight 2 (6 notes)

Red
2008 Cayuse Syrah Bionic Frog USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
98 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
young appearance, dark purple
aromas of cola, forest floor, lighter fruit
Fills up the mouth - "WOW" amazing texture, fruit and fine tannins. Long finish.
I guessed it was a high-end aussie 2005 Shiraz
Red
1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
94 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
Thin in the glass, bricking
Nose was complete funk. barnyard
Beautiful on the palate - smooth, integrated tannins, mixture of dried fruit and herbs
I guessed it was 1980s Burgundy
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Red
2009 Audelssa Estate Winery Malbec Estate Mountain Terraces USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
93 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
young appearance, dark
big, rich nose with aromas of white chocolate
Big, thick, rich on palate. very young but lots to like
I guessed it was a 2010 napa cab
Red
1995 Château Haut-Brion France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
92 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
Older - some bricking. closed, not much interesting on nose
Thin on palate, better with time.
I guessed it was older/ french
Red
1997 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley
92 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
younger, little bricking
Nose is rather closed.
Smooth, balanced on palate - very pleasant
I guessed it was 1990s cab
Red
1986 Château Margaux France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
91 points
tasted blind among 6 other wines in flight 2
Blind notes:
older appearance, thinner on edge
Dankish, herbal nose
lovely on palate with herbs, dried leaves and fruit
I guessed it was an early 90s bordeau

Flight 3 (7 notes)

Red
2006 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Rockaway USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
98 points
tasted blind amongst 7 other top wines including Lafite and two vintages of Penfolds Grange.
Blind notes:
young. aromas all over the map. HUGE in the mouth but in perfect balance and harmony, soft tannins go on forever.
I guessed this was a young bordeaux blend.
I think this is just in a perfect spot right now.
Red
2010 Château Léoville Barton France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
97 points
Rated /6 in flight. Blind notes:
Dark, rich, decadent. young wine, beautiful fruit, HUGE on palate but great balance. Long finish. Young cab/blend
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Red
2001 Penfolds Grange Australia, South Australia
96 points
Red
1997 Penfolds Grange Australia, South Australia
93 points
Red
1990 Château Lafite Rothschild France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
92 points
Red
1987 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
89 points
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