Wednesday Night "Chardonnay" Blind Tasting
Miramonte Winery
Tasted October 2, 2019 by R2-D2 with 166 views
Introduction
Chardonnay blind tasting consisting of wines that match the regional requirements of the Somm 2 level - Chablis, Cotes de Beaune, Maconnais, Napa, Sonoma, and Central Coast CA. A Margaret River was included as it is a requirement for the WSET.
Flight 1 - Blind Chardonnay (6 notes)
An interesting presentation - six wines from a possible 7 regions. Wines were tasted and discussed as a group before reveal. Most of our group of six got the country of origin correct but few got actual regions correct. All of us believed the Margaret River Chardonnay to be a Chablis. The Macon-Villages was very interesting though not as intense as the Chablis Fourchaume.
White
2015 Amici Cellars Chardonnay
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted blind. Darkest lemon color of the six blind Chards. Oak and buttery secondary aromas take precedent over the tropical fruit. Medium acidity; toast, vanilla and almond on the palate. Touch of heat from the 14.2% alcohol.
Guessed to be from Napa.
White
2017 Miles from Nowhere Chardonnay
Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River
Tasted blind. Very pale lemon in color; Delicate aromas and flavors of flint, minerals, green apple, lemon, peach, and white flowers.
Guessed Chablis.
White
2017 Homage to Heritage Mâcon-Villages
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Mâcon-Villages
Tasted blind. Pale lemon; Loaded with tropical fruit, specifically melon, in the nose. Brioche, lime zest, moderate plus acidity on a lively, fun palate.
Guessed Maconnais!
White
2017 Courtney Benham Unoaked Chardonnay
USA, California, Central Coast
Tasted blind. Lemond colored; Apple and stone fruits dominate the wine aromas and flavors. Loads of acidity along with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Guessed Sonoma.
Flight 2 - Double Blind (4 notes)
No one got the Vouvray correct. Though Chenin Blanc was a strong consideration.
White
2015 Domaine Roger Luquet Pouilly-Fuissé
France, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Pouilly-Fuissé
Tasted double blind. May have been oxidized as the cork displayed signs of seepage and the aroma was of candied lemon peel, dried apricots and nuts. The palate was dominated by sourness and was nearly devoid of fruit.
NO GUESS.
White - Off-dry
2018 Famille Bougrier Vouvray "V"
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
Tasted double blind. Aromatic; aromas of white flowers, cane sugar and petrol. High acid, light mouthfeel (bordering on effervescent), citrus blossoms, minerals, melon, peach, cashews and lemon zest. Just a touch of sweetness.
Guessed German Riesling Kabinett.
White
2016 J. Rochioli Chardonnay Russian River Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Tasted double blind. Aromas of buttery toast and cinnamon. Sour green apple, vanilla, pineapple and melon, minerals, lemon zest. Moderate plus acidity and moderate alcohol level.
Guessed Sonoma Chardonnay.
Red
2017 Mollydooker Shiraz The Boxer
Australia, South Australia
Tasted Double blind. Dark purple/ruby color; Blueberry and cherry pie aromas explode out of the glass, followed by baking spices, roasted herbs and a stewed/jammy odor. The sticky red and black fruits coat the mouth. A bomb of flavor - stones, tar, espresso, jalapeno and black pepper. High tannin and high alcohol (16%).
Guessed Aussie Shiraz (blueberry aromas and black pepper finish)
Closing
Fun and educational. Look forward to joining future Wednesday night tasting with this group.
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