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Farpointe Cellar

Tasted September 12, 2009 by mmurry with 336 views

Flight 1 (5 notes)

Red
2007 Roessler Pinot Noir La Brisa USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
91 points
This nose was very jammy, with a preponderance of blackberry, black currant, ad black cherry. It ended with smoked meats, licorice, and forest floor. The palate had great grip, with earthy flavors, blackberry, cherry, and a smoky finish.
Red
2007 Roessler Pinot Noir Bluejay USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
91 points
The nose had a strong aroma of pancetta. Underneath was blueberry, raspberry, smoke, and vanilla. The palate was extremely soft and fruity. There was cherry and raspberry, bacon fat, and a strong licorice finish.
Rosé - Sparkling
N.V. Montaudon Champagne Grande Rosé Brut France, Champagne
90 points
The nose was extremely earthy - rotting bark, worms, and bramble. It also had a hint of cherry, and a bunch of yeast at the end. The palate was very lively, with a good amount of cherry fruit at the beginning that transitioned to a bread flavor, finally ending with wet stone finish.
White
2007 King Estate Pinot Gris USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
89 points
The nose was heavy with tropical fruits - pineapple, and papaya mainly. There was also some pear, and a slight hint of crushed rock. The palate was almost the opposite on the nose. Mainly stone and pear upfront, with some very subtle tropical notes on the finish.
Red
2007 Borgo Magredo Friuli Grave Pinot Nero Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Grave
78 points
The nose had a really subtle aspect where the aromas seemed to slowly reveal themselves. First came some cherry and blackberry. Then some spice and earth. Finally, there was an old oak smell. The palate was not as good as the nose. It was very green and bitter. It had the same fruit as the nose, but it was completely overwhelmed by the bitter flavors.

Flight 2 (2 notes)

Red
2007 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Nysa Vineyard USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
89 points
The nose started with a toasty oak aroma, then added cherry, and ended with a slightly spicy smell. The palate was slightly tannic, but had nice cherry fruit. It also had cassis and spice, but the finish that was a little too oaky for my taste.
Red
2006 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Le Corton France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
The nose had a strong venison aroma, along with raspberry, parsley, and forest floor. The palate was very green, and to be honest, way to young to drink. It has nice fruit, but it is little disjointed. I think it was some potential, so I'm not even going to try and give it a score.
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