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Retailer wine tasting (Lots of TNs incl. 05 Torre Muga, 05 Guado al Tasso, 06 Achaval Mirador, 05 Pintia, etc.)
Monterrey, Mexico
Tasted November 3, 2008 by hcampana with 785 views
Flight 1 (23 notes)
White
2006 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve
90 points
Pain grillé, apple, low acidity, viscous, but lacking the depth of the 2005.
White
2006 Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
Excellent! Fresh, but lacking any bothering herbacous notes.
Red
2005 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
92 points
Dominated by very ripe, lactic aromas and blackberry. medium to full bodied, full palate.
White
2007 Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
Tropical and grassy at the same time, this is very fine with a floral hint. I need to drink more SB.
White
2007 Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvée Alexandre Atalayas Vineyard
90 points
Full bodied, tropical, oily. Good palate coverage.
Red
2006 Lapostolle Merlot Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard
91 points
Very fruity, ripe, thick and flamboyant.
Red
2006 Lapostolle Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Alexandre Apalta Vineyard
88 points
Ripe, Rolland nose of lactic and vanilla aromas. Not as enjoyable as the Merlot Cuvee Alexandre, but very decent.
Red
2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Cold Creek Vineyard
90 points
Full of black currant and cedar. Medium to full bodied and very tannic. Tannins are dusty.
Red
2006 Erath Pinot Noir Oregon
87 points
Clear ruby color. Nose is sweet, with strawberries and red cherries. Medium to light bodied, low acid. Good but not profound.
Red
2005 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley
87 points
Ripe, low acid. Nice mouthfeel. Lacking depth and aromatic complexity.
Red
2004 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
93 points
Spicy currant in the nose. Concentrated, medium to full bodied. A lot of flavor and an attractive dash of acidity that makes the finish juicy.
Red
2006 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos
87 points
Floral nose with lots of minerality. Medium body, high acidity and a retro nasal gusto of rotten flowers.
Red
2005 Bodegas Pintia Toro Pintia
93 points
Deep color, concentrated flavors. Very impressive. Very tannic, but the quality is excellent. Long and flavorful finish.
Red
2004 Bodegas Muga Rioja Selección Especial
86 points
Nose of red fruit and violets. A bit oxidized. High acidity.
Red
2000 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea
87 points
An oxidized, old Rioja style. Some red fruits and a bit of minerality. Nice, but old style Rioja is not up my alley,
Red
2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Torre Muga
92 points
Freshly roasted coffee dominates nose. Full bodied, crammed with black fruit. Low acidity and drying tannins.
Red
2005 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore
92 points
Mineral rich nose laden with blackberry. Nice acidity, firm tannins. Long, juicy finish.
Red
2004 Castello Banfi Summus
90 points
Caramel and hint of barnyard in nose. Medium to full bodied, dirty aroms in finish.
Red
Red
2006 Achával-Ferrer Malbec Finca Mirador
94 points
Gorgeous. Full of flaor, complete, with just enough acidity. Long, delicious finish. Santiago Achaval is good.
Red
2005 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta
93 points
On the border of over ripeness. Caramel and blackberry dominate the nose. Low acid, full palate coverage, delicious.