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2014 Tree Lighting Party
Morrell Wine, 1 Rockefeller Plaza
Tasted December 9, 2014 by Eric Guido with 552 views
Introduction
It’s funny to think that after spending my entire life in New York City, I’ve never attended a Rockefeller Center tree lighting. Tourists come from all around the world to witness events like this. In fact, there were some waiting on line the night before, and just so they could get up close for the best views of the event. This part of town can be almost impossible to traverse from the beginning of December through January 1st, literally to the point that when you work in the area, you avoid leaving the office at all costs. Yet in the end, we do ourselves a disservice by not taking in the Holiday festivities which are taking place right at our doorstep. I’ve been guilty of it my entire life—up until this year. For photos and story of the entire event, visit: http://morrellwinebar.com/holiday-spirit-with-morrell-wine-the-2014-tree-lighting-party/
Flight 1 (8 notes)
All wines poured from either Magnum of larger.
White
2008 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières
94 points
Rich yet wonderfully fresh. The nose showed amazing mineral and saline notes with smoky flint, peach skins and crushed seashells. Simply gorgeous and almost meaty in its texture, showing inner floral tones, lemon zest, roasted nut, and minerals. Its brisk acidity quickly refreshed the palate, leaving hints of mineral-tinged citrus notes in its wake.
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Red
2001 Domaine Perrot-Minot Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru La Richemone Vieilles Vignes
93 points
The nose was exuberant and rich, almost pulling you in with dark fruits. Savory herbs, a hint of roasted meat and minerals. Still youthful on the palate with dark red fruit, which was round yet fresh, followed by soil and mineral tones. The finish showed tremendous depth with dried berry, dusty spice, soil and herbs. It just seemed to go on and on with a youthful tug at the senses.
Red
2009 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans
94 points
At first closed and reluctant on the nose, yet quickly opened up in the glass to reveal fresh red berry fruit and herbs, beautiful floral tones and dusty sweet spice. It seemed the longer this sat in the glass, the richer and darker it turned. On the palate, it showed mineral stone, crushed red berry and spice tones, in a finessed yet silky expression, which was almost haunting in its appeal. The finish was dark with hints of structure tugging at the senses with lingering dried raspberry fruit. Truly stunning.
Red
2009 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch
94 points
The McDougall Ranch presented a finessed and fruity nose with enticing exotic notes, showing ripe red berry, spearmint, tangerine and spice. On the palate, it was silky and rich, yet balanced perfectly with spine-tingling acidity which kept the fruit lively and refreshing. Staying true to form, the finish turned slightly darker with a sweet spice note which lingered long. This a beautiful new world Pinot and really shows the potential of the Sonoma coast. Also a great price.
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Red
2008 Tenuta di Biserno Lodovico
96 points
The Lodovico was stunning and a true classic in the making. The nose was dark yet elegant, with wild herbs and minerals up front, yet quickly opened in the glass to reveal red berries, dried flowers, charred meat, and the slightest hint of oak. On the palate, it was rich yet youthfully firm, with one of the most enjoyable velvety textures, which enveloped the experience from start to finish. Dark red fruits, hints of sage and dark chocolate saturated the senses yet were balanced by lively acidity. The finish seemed to clench the palate with noble tannin, slightly drying the fruit yet providing much pleasure. This was a drop-dead gorgeous wine.
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Red
2003 Roberto Voerzio Barbera d'Alba Riserva Vigneto Pozzo dell'Annunziata
93 points
Unapologetically modern and ripe yet incredibly enjoyable all the same, the Voerzio Riserva Pozzo dell’Annunziata seemed to leap from the glass with intense floral perfumes, dusty spice, ripe cherry and strawberry, dark chocolate and a grounding note of undergrowth. On the palate, it showed rich textures made lively by zesty acidity with flavors of spiced cherry and savory herbs. The finish was fresh, as Barbera should be, with black cherry lingering long.
Red
2012 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary
90 points
Large-scaled and rich on the nose with toasty brioche, blackberry, currant and milk chocolate. On the palate, velvety textures ushered in dark fruits, spice, coco, licorice and cherry liquor. The finish was long with saturating black fruits and a linger hint of hard candy.
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Red
2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
The nose was surprisingly open and even fruity with ripe wild berry, plum, mountain herbs, and a hint of new cedar. On the palate, it was fresh and focused with raspberry, blackberry fruit, and the slightest hint of citrus. It turned richer and deeper with time in the glass and finished with dark fruits, licorice and herbs. This is so enjoyable to drink now that it will be hard to keep your hands off.
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