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California Holiday 2015
Napa Valley / San Francisco City
Tasted May 20, 2015 - June 2, 2015 by evanqian with 337 views
Flight 1 - Restaurants in San Francisco City (4 notes)
White
2013 Sterling Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
86 points
nice moderate aromas: grapefruit, fig and some floral. less pungent greenish notes than Marlborough. elegant flavours with a little sweetness, subtle oak, smooth texture. medium/light bodied, short finish.
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 16/20; overall: 3+0/10
TOTAL: 86/100
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 16/20; overall: 3+0/10
TOTAL: 86/100
White
2012 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Grand Reserve
89 points
rich flavours, lemon, pineapple, well integrated with buttery notes. good structure of acidity and oak, medium+ bodied, medium finish. pure and clean.
AG 88, WS 88, WE 86
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 3+2/10
TOTAL: 89/100
AG 88, WS 88, WE 86
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 3+2/10
TOTAL: 89/100
White
2013 Smoking Loon Chardonnay Steelbird
80 points
pale lemon/straw yellow, clean. some tropical fruits and floral, reasonably moderate but not very clear. medium fresh acidity, but without any support to keep balance. a little bitter and hot in finish. it's not very easy to find a proper unoaked style for California Chardonnay.
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 10/15; Palate: 13/20; overall: 2+0/10
TOTAL: 80/100
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 10/15; Palate: 13/20; overall: 2+0/10
TOTAL: 80/100
Red
2013 Fess Parker Pinot Noir Parker Station
85 points
dark berries flavours, good density, generally simple one, restrained with some earthy and herbal notes.
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 15/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 85/100
Ap: 4/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 15/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 85/100
Flight 2 - Robert Mondavi Cellar Door (4 notes)
White
2010 Robert Mondavi Winery Chardonnay
86 points
typical California Chard, rich, buttery, well balanced by lemon and tropical flavours. medium bodied, restrained oak, integrated well. 3% SB add a little vibrant acidity and freshness. need more concentration.
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.7 g/L, RS 0.57 g/L, pH 3.4
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 15/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 86/100
Alc 13.5%, TA 6.7 g/L, RS 0.57 g/L, pH 3.4
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 15/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 86/100
White
2013 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc
89 points
90% Sauvignon Blanc & 10% Semillon
grapefruit, citrus, subtle grass. medium/light bodied, moderate style, fresh acidity, well balanced with some creamy flavours, good weight and length. clean and pure. medium finish with slightly sweet and mineral notes. compare to NZ SB, it shows elegance with richness and complexity.
Alc 14.5%, TA 5.7 g/L, RS 0.70 g/L, pH 3.22
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 3+1/10
TOTAL: 89/100
grapefruit, citrus, subtle grass. medium/light bodied, moderate style, fresh acidity, well balanced with some creamy flavours, good weight and length. clean and pure. medium finish with slightly sweet and mineral notes. compare to NZ SB, it shows elegance with richness and complexity.
Alc 14.5%, TA 5.7 g/L, RS 0.70 g/L, pH 3.22
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 3+1/10
TOTAL: 89/100
Red
2013 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir
88 points
classic Pinot Noir ruby. ripe black cherry, bright acidity, smooth tannins, medium bodied. some earthy and savoury notes. a nicely balanced Pinot Noir though it's still young and fresh.
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 88+/100
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 12/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 88+/100
Red
2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Merlot Napa Valley
90 points
78% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Syrah, 1% Malbec, & 1% Petit Verdot
medium depth garnet, clean and even. dark plum and cassis, integrated with beautiful cedar notes. moderate and velvety tannins, slightly sweet, round, superb balance. rich flavours lingering in medium finish with some mint and oak notes. flawless under this price tag.
very enjoyable Merlot, just saw some negative notes here, I assume what I got in the cellar door was benefited from long time breathing.
Alc 15.0%, TA 6.2 g/L, RS 0.69 g/L, pH 3.6
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 90+/100
medium depth garnet, clean and even. dark plum and cassis, integrated with beautiful cedar notes. moderate and velvety tannins, slightly sweet, round, superb balance. rich flavours lingering in medium finish with some mint and oak notes. flawless under this price tag.
very enjoyable Merlot, just saw some negative notes here, I assume what I got in the cellar door was benefited from long time breathing.
Alc 15.0%, TA 6.2 g/L, RS 0.69 g/L, pH 3.6
Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 18/20; overall: 2+2/10
TOTAL: 90+/100