A FEW SATURDAY AFTERNOON TASTING NOTES…11/28/2009 - (11/28/2009)
A local retailer was holding a WS Top 100 tasting so I met up with my Saturday afternoon tasting group to taste a few of the wines…
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1999 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
WIML92+
Tasted November 28, 2009.
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with tightly packed and steady beading. Nose of melon, pear and citrus fruits. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and lemon. Medium acidity and body. Drink over the short term to the medium term. (92 pts.)
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2008 Dr. Loosen Riesling Dr. L - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
WIML90
Tasted November 28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of quince, apricot and wet slate. Flavors of orange, cherry and lime. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink or hold. (90 pts.)
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2005 Cantina Terlan Gewürztraminer Alto Adige - Südtirol Lunare - Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol
WIML90
Tasted November28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of florals, quince and spices. Flavors of waxy pears, quince and apricot core. Medium acidity and body. Drink over the shorter term. (90 pts.)
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2006 Monte Antico Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
WIML90
Tasted November 28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of spice, berries, roses and talc. Flavors of berries, cherries and a dash of bitters. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term. Allow for a little bit of air time before serving. (90 pts.)
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2006 Château Malmaison Baronne Nadine de Rothschild - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
WIML90
Tasted November 28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of coffee, tobacco, florals and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of berries and Bing cherries. Medium to bright acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Hold. (90 pts.)
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2006 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Fontalloro Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
WIML92-93
Tasted November 28. 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of Kirsch, black berries, flowers and plums. Flavors of black berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full body. Hold for the short term and then drink over the medium term. Needs some more time in bottle to round out in my opinion. (92 pts.)
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2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
WIML92
Tasted November 28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of briar patch, rose petals, red berries and plums. Flavors of red currants, berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with air and continue to drink over the medium term. (92 pts.)
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2006 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
WIML93-94
Tasted November 28, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of hazelnut, toast, pear and baked apples. Flavors of pears, apples, cream, vanilla and a dash of lemon. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 pts.)
NOTE: The Terlan was not part of the Top 100. It was was a random pour by one of the staff while we were tasting.