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S&E Wine Society - Northern Rhone Style
S&E
Tasted April 10, 2015 by Millennial Drinkers with 314 views
Introduction
Rules of the event were wines made in the Northern Rhone Style - some exceptions occurred.
Flight 1 - French Wines (3 notes)
Red
2010 Domaine Duclaux Côte-Rôtie La Germine
83 points
Slight pepper in the nose and a hint of metal shavings. This was a pnp after an hour or so of the tasting a hint of pineapple and lots of pepper came to the nose. 83
Red
2010 Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie
92 points
Funny story, there were two at the blind tasting. One (mine) was open for 4 hours and the second one was open for 10. The nose was a lot more vibrant on the first one with raw meat, pepper and smoke. The taste was a little harsh needed more time to breathe. The second had a nose of damp newspaper and caramel, and a lot smoother in taste. 90-93
Flight 2 - American (California) Wines (2 notes)
Red
2012 Lewis Cellars Alec's Blend
86 points
Light on the tannins, very sweet and lots of vanilla and spice.
Red
2008 Alban Vineyards Syrah Patrina Alban Estate Vineyard
96 points
My favorite of the night, lovely syrah nose, taste creeps up on you for a balanced full bodied long finish.
Flight 3 - Australia Wines (3 notes)
Red
2007 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
88 points
Leather nose and very fruity. Had a 3 hr decant and smooth medium bodied.
Red
Flight 4 - Surprise Wine (1 note)
Red
2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
94 points
great full bodied, really enjoyed this surprise to finish the night off