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Arcadian Fine Wines Tasting
Kate Portanova's Loft
Tasted August 24, 2007 by mattiasjansson with 721 views
Flight 1 (19 notes)
White
White
2005 Moncaro Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Le Vele
89 points
Grassy. Good acidity. Nice palate w/ some complexity.
White
2005 Clos de la Quilla Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie
85 points
Smoky nose. Some acidity, but thin and simple.
White
2002 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard
89 points
Oaky. Not as nice as I remembered from last time.
Red
2005 De Tierra Pinot Noir
85 points
Nice nose, but a bit candied. Hot early on the finish but some redeeming qualities lingering afterwards.
Red
Red
2004 Domaine Santa Duc Côtes du Rhône Les Vieilles Vignes
90 points
Earthy. Saddle leather. Some heat on the nose. Good complexity - already showing some secondary.
Red
2004 Vigliano L'Erta Toscana IGT
92 points
Well balanced. Some tannin and heat, but the fruit is very pure. Some spice.
Red
2004 Montes Purple Angel
93 points
Interesting nose - not sure if I like it. Great palate with silky tannins. Long, perfectly balanced finish.
Red
2004 Hunnicutt Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
93 points
Classic Napa-cab. Well balanced. Smooth and silky.