Tasting Notes for andycak

White - Sparkling

N.V. De Meric Champagne Catherine de Médicis 95/96 Champagne Blend (view label images)

7/24/2011 - andycak wrote:

92 points

Too late in the evening for a proper note. Very enjoyable though...

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Red

2000 St. Francis Anthem Sonoma County Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

6/18/2008 - andycak wrote:

91 points

This is a very interesting wine. It was blended "in reverse" with petite verdot being the primary varietal. It was loaded with dark fruit - black cherries, blackberry - and had an excellent mouthfeel. This is a wine with a lot more life ahead of it. Will likely be drinking well for 4-5 more years!

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White - Sparkling

1985 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon Champagne Blend (view label images)

6/18/2008 - andycak wrote:

95 points

This wine is simply amazing! The fresh bread and bright citrus notes are remarkable. This bottle was as lively, if not more so, than the current releases. Wonderful!

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Red

2005 Château Caronne Ste. Gemme Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/18/2008 - andycak wrote:

90 points

Beautiful black fruit, lots of tannin but great balance. Will likely improve over the next several years as the tannin integrates.

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Red

2005 Château Larrivaux Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/6/2008 - andycak wrote:

82 points

Harsh, green tannins, fruit disappears quickly. Neither interesting or good.

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White

2003 Cellier des Dauphins Côtes du Rhône Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/2/2007 - andycak wrote:

86 points

Simple, but good, summer picnic wine...

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Red

2000 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/8/2006 - andycak wrote:

92 points

Decanted for 1 hour - Great leathers, tobacco, and black fruit

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Red

2003 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets Syrah (view label images)

9/11/2006 - andycak wrote:

87 points

Red fruit, tobacco, black cherry. In general a very nice QPR wine!

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Red

2001 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/21/2006 - andycak wrote:

88 points

It was ok... confirmed my belief that Silver Oak is WAY overpriced... especially the Napa!

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Red

2000 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (view label images)

8/21/2006 - andycak wrote:

88 points

3 Hours Decanting... Very French in style with rich leathers and minerals combined with subtle fruit. A style of wine rare to find in California!

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Red - Sparkling

N.V. Secret House Sparkling Pinot Noir Secret House Vineyards Willamette Valley

8/21/2006 - andycak wrote:

82 points

Interesting... and the perfect wine for a warm evening

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Red

2001 Ledson Zinfandel Ancient Vine Sonoma Valley (view label images)

7/1/2006 - andycak wrote:

88 points

A little bit hot for my taste... Otherwise jammy, lots of blackberry, current, other red fruit...

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Red

2002 Château Salitis Cabardès Cuvée Premium Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

6/26/2006 - andycak wrote:

80 points

OK... a bit hot on the nose and the palette.

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Red

2002 Terra Valentine Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)

6/26/2006 - andycak wrote:

88 points

I hate to agree with the pros (aka parker and laube), but this is a bit green... whether this will change with age or not remains to be seen. Regardless, this is an excellent wine for the price. I love Mountain Cab and this is a great example of it. As these vines age, I can't wait to see what comes of it!!!

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2005 Silvan Ridge Early Muscat Semi-Sparkling Oregon (view label images)

6/12/2006 - andycak wrote:

Light, refreshing, loaded with pear, mild apricot, and just a hint of melon. Unratable...

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Red

2003 Siltstone Pinot Noir Guadalupe Vineyard Dundee Hills (view label images)

5/24/2006 - andycak wrote:

92 points

silky smoothe with raspberry and black cherry. Soft, velvety tannins provide structure without increasing the weight of the wine. Very nice!

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