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Dinner with a few Berserkers
Will, Philadephia, PA
Tasted November 17, 2014 by Outplaying with 382 views
Introduction
This was my first time at Will and meeting fellow Berserkers Mike Grammar and Kevin Foley. Also, in attendance was Ted Erfer and his wife Joann. The food and service were excellent and there were many interesting wines shared. It is always fun meeting new people that share the passion of wine and food. I look forward to getting together again.
Flight 1 (8 notes)
White - Sparkling
2007 Paul Clouet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé
Tart apple, yeasty, bread dough. There is a little weight and richness to this. Enjoyed it.
White
2010 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
On the nose, earthy flinty mineral. Salinity, apple and pear fruit, with shadings of citrus on the palate. Fairly rich with a little cream/nutty note on the finish, but also crisp and salty. On day two the fruit showed more citrusy, mostly grapefruit, and the wine retains its acid and minerals. Very good.
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White
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Tondonia
Just a hint of alcohol on the nose. Waxy, oily, with orange citrus, slight petrol, nutty notes. Complex and soft. Reminded me of a Rhone white. Interesting and enjoyable.
Red
1976 Couly-Dutheil Chinon La Baronnie Madeleine
There was some discussion and disagreement as to whether this was slightly corked. I don't think it was. Lots of earthy, leathery, mushroom notes with hints of anise. Slight leafy, herbaceous, green pepper notes. Olive as well. Soft and very dry on the finish. Lean and needs food. I thought this was fun and interesting but probably not something I would want more than a glass of.
Red
2010 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bourgogne
Smells nice. Dark fruits, spice, tart, good acid. Cinnamon and fall baking spices. An orange rind/marmalade note. Dry finish. I have very limited experience with Burgundy but this somehow struck me differently than other Bourgogne level wines I have had - in a good way. Complex already but seems very young and wound up tight.
Red
2007 La Vinya del Vuit Priorat El "8"
More dense and fruity than the previous wines of the night. Silky, fine tannin, dry, slight licorice, spice and leather notes. Darker fruited with a slight raisined edge. I enjoyed this.
Red
2003 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino
On the nose, mint and black licorice notes. Loads of dark fruit, mint shadings, fine tannins and a dry finish. Quite a bit of fruit and structure here still. This seemed pretty big, ripe and young compared to the other wines. No need to hurry with these.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2006 Royal DeMaria Vidal Icewine
This was very nice. Marmalade, apricot, coffee? Sweet but with great acid. Wow.