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S&E Wine Society - Northern Rhone Style

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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 France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
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 France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, 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
Red
2007 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Méal France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
90 points
hospital smell in nose, so so on the tannins

Flight 2 - American (California) Wines (2 notes)

Red
2012 Lewis Cellars Alec's Blend USA, California, Napa Valley
86 points
Light on the tannins, very sweet and lots of vanilla and spice.
Red
2008 Alban Vineyards Syrah Patrina Alban Estate Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
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 Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
88 points
Leather nose and very fruity. Had a 3 hr decant and smooth medium bodied.
Red
2012 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
92 points
Lots of jam and preserves, full bodied full finish
Red
2006 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
94 points
Seems very young, lots of caramel

Flight 4 - Surprise Wine (1 note)

Red
2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection USA, California, Napa Valley
94 points
great full bodied, really enjoyed this surprise to finish the night off
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