Important Update From the Founder

Vintage Portfolio Tasting

Drake Hotel Chicago

Tasted March 31, 2014 by beezer6 with 789 views

Introduction

Attended solo. Had about 60 minutes to taste. This is what I covered.

Flight 1 (4 notes)

Red

2011 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena High Mountain Vines Argentina, Mendoza

89 points

Juicy jammy. Straight forward and accessible. Quite nice for the price.

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Red

2010 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta Historic Rows Argentina, Mendoza

89 points

Darker and complex. Finish a bit "just okay."

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Red

2007 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Nicasia Vineyard Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco, Altamira

92 points

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Red

2008 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino Argentina, Mendoza

94 points

Really rich and complex.

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Flight 2 (3 notes)

Red

2011 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley

91 points

Leaner. Nose of blue fruit.

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Red

2011 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Lagniappe USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

93 points

Lovely nose. Savory and earth forward.

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Red

2010 Gramercy Cellars L'idiot du Village USA, Washington, Columbia Valley

92 points

Unique styling. Very different. Liked this a lot.

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Flight 3 (4 notes)

White

2013 Hourglass Sauvignon Blanc USA, California, Napa Valley

92 points

Acidity. Body. Some nice toast qualities. Really lovely. Highly recommended.

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Red

2011 Hourglass Merlot Blueline USA, California, Napa Valley

93 points

Really nice. Plush, creamy. Gorgeous wine. So young.

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Red

2011 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline USA, California, Napa Valley

95 points

Killer wine. One of the better Napa Cabs I've tasted in a bit from this Winemaker vintage.
Classic leather, anise and gorgeous spice qualities.

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Red

2011 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

94 points

Cool fruit. Lots of grip. Super young.

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Flight 4 (6 notes)

Red

2009 Dalla Valle Maya USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

94 points

Super tannic. Rich, big. So much going on.

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Red

2009 Colgin Cariad USA, California, Napa Valley

94 points

Expansive. Really royal and balanced.

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Red

2009 Colgin IX Estate USA, California, Napa Valley

96 points

So young. Dark cherries, spice box. Really sweet tannins but the leather and touches of meat play nicely with the abundance of fruit.

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Red

2010 Continuum Proprietary Red USA, California, Napa Valley

95 points

Elegant and more feminine than the Colgins.

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Red

2011 Pulido-Walker Cabernet Sauvignon Panek Vineyard USA, California, Napa Valley

95 points

Such a surprise. Very unique green olive, rustic raspberry. Some really flashy styling. Loved this wine.

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Red

2009 Ovid Red Wine USA, California, Napa Valley

95 points

Briney quality. Sea breeze. Gorgeous and feminine. Balanced and young.

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Flight 5 (4 notes)

Red

2011 Roberto Voerzio Dolcetto d'Alba Priavino Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Dolcetto d'Alba

88 points

Funky, light very accessible. Nice at this price point.

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Red

2010 Roberto Voerzio Barbera d'Alba Vigneti Cerreto Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba

90 points

Mint, menthol.

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Red

2010 Roberto Voerzio Langhe Nebbiolo Vigneti S. Francesco Fontanazza Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

90 points

Lighter styling.

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Red

2008 Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

95 points

Rustic, anise. Elegant and finesse driven.

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Flight 6 (6 notes)

White

2009 Sanguis Lotus of Siam USA, California, Central Coast

92 points

Racy acidity. Rich, spicy and robust.

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White

2011 Sanguis Out of Line USA, California, Central Coast

91 points

Chardonnay blend. Fresh, zesty , moderate body. Very balanced.

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Red

2007 Sanguis Las Mujeres USA, California, Central Coast

90 points

Ripe. Spicy, funky with some grip. Full full bodied.

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Red

2011 Sanguis Misfit USA, California, Central Coast

92 points

Loved this big Syrah. Bacon fat, spice.

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Red

2011 Sanguis Bossman USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley

94 points

Best wine of the lineup. Most complex and in balance though so so young.

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Red

2011 Sanguis Infidels USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley

92 points

Real unique styling.

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Flight 7 (3 notes)

Red

2012 Failla Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

92 points

Lovely ripe and big. Classic consistency here.

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Red

2012 Failla Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

93 points

Killer accessibility. Plush styling. Very ripe and creamy.

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Red

2012 Failla Pinot Noir Savoy Vineyard USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

92 points

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Vintage Portfolio Tasting

Drake Hotel Chicago

Introduction

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