A FEW SCARY WINES THIS HALLOWEEN AFTERNOON - (10/31/2009)
I must say, some were quite scary…
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2006 Coudert Fleurie Clos de la Roilette - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Fleurie
WIML82
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of flowers, wet stones, berries and a dash of leather. Thin flavors or berries and minerals. Light acidity and body. Short finish. Drink now. (82 pts.)
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2006 Carrick Pinot Noir Unravelled - New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Central Otago
WIML85
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Light garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of fertilizer, thatch and berries. Flavors of berries and Bing cherries. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. (85 pts.)
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2003 Maison Henry Bouachon Vacqueyras Pierrelongue - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras
WIML87
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of fertilizer, anise, pencil shavings and plums. Flavors of berries, plums, a bit of currants and minerals. Light to medium acidity, medium tannins and body. Drink over the short term, perhaps the medium term if you’d like to push it. (87 pts.)
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2004 Château de Launay - France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
WIML89
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of potpourri, leather, saddle soap, currants and plums. Flavors of plums, berries and cherries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink (incredibly enough) or hold. (89 pts.)
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2006 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
WIML91-92?
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of currants, raspberries, melted red licorice and a bit of leather. Flavors of rich currants, plums, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, Medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (92 pts.)
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2007 Outpost Zinfandel - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
WIML90-91?
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of spiced plums, mull wine, raspberries and white pepper. Flavors of berries, currants and cherries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (90 pts.)
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2007 Plumpjack Merlot Napa Valley - USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML90-91?
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of plums, raspberries, roses and white pepper. Flavors of plums, currants and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now with some air time or continue to hold. (91 pts.)
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2004 Rolf Binder/Veritas Shiraz Hanisch - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
WIML90
Tasted October 31, 2009 at a retail tasting.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of coffee, berries, cassis and raspberries. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, firm tannins, medium to full bodied. I guess drink now with a fair amount of air time or continue to hold. This wine left me perplexed. I tasted it from two different bottles; one opened over night and one freshly opened. Neither showed better than a WIML90 so maybe the truth lies in the air time between right now? Let’s hope. (90 pts.)