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Merlot Matchup for Mid-Week Wine Group

Cary's Castle

Tasted April 17, 2019 by bubbachumps with 63 views

Introduction

Cary was our gracious host for the mid-week wine group. Various charcuterie was had, including some delicious (store bought) truffled potato chips. As per usual, wines served double blind.

Flight 1 (1 note)

White
2016 Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
No detailed notes but think was a nice surprise to start the evening.

Flight 2 (4 notes)

Red
2012 Château Troplong Mondot France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
92 points
No detailed notes
Red
2014 Darioush Merlot USA, California, Napa Valley
93 points
No detailed notes but this was a very large scaled merlot. Tasty for its type.
Red
2010 Château Les Grandes Murailles France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
92 points
No detailed notes, but remember this being a tasty effort
Red
2014 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
91 points
No detailed notes

Closing

Great evening!

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