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1979 Chateau Latour
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
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RATED: 10/27/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Quite charming and lovely to drink, but the wine lacked the pedigree as the other greater Latour.
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1975 Chateau Rieussec
(France / Bordeaux / Sauternes)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| AROMA: |
Hazelnut. Sweet. Cream. Caramel. Banana. Honey. Apricot. Floral.
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Hazelnut. Sweet. Cream. Caramel. Banana. Honey. Apricot. Floral.
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PROFILE: |
Sweet. Tart.
Balanced. Complex.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Lean
Body.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
It has probably seen better days. Nevertheless, it is still a great pleasure to enjoy.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: rchan
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Now |
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1982 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Volcanic Hill
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Diamond Creek VH vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes from the group.
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2000 Elyse
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Morisoli
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Elyse morisoli cab vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes.
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2002 Chateau Lynch-Bages
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Blanc
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Clear Yellow.
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| AROMA: |
Citrus. Lemon. Grapefruit. Lime. Melon. Floral.
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| FLAVOR: |
Citrus. Lemon. Grapefruit. Lime. Melon. Floral.
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PROFILE: |
Crisp Acidity.
Balanced.
Light
Tannin.
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| SCORE: 88
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| BY: rchan
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| PRICE: $20 |
| DRINK:
In 1-3 years |
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1986 Domaine Ruinart
- Rose
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Good but outclassed by the 1985.
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1994 Opus One
(USA / California / Napa / Oakville)
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RATED: 07/22/2005 |
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Woody. Oak. Tobacco. Coffee. Earthy.
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Dark Fruits. Woody. Oak. Tobacco. Coffee. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Bitter.
Balanced.
Smooth
Mouthfeel.
Medium
Body.
Moderate
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
1994 Horizontal tasting at Central Park Bistro
Notes: Definately old world Bordeaux style with heavy oak and toasty aroma overpowering the fruit at this point. The wine is very smooth, classy and delicate. This more elegant style creates a polished mouthfeel and reserve demeanor. Medium finish with no particular flavors standing out which is good in terms of balance but failed to excite the group. Decanting helps but overall the wine lacks character.
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| SCORE: 89
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
In 5-10 years |
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1978 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Volcanic Hill
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Diamond Creek VH vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes from the group.
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1994 Elyse
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tietjen
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Elyse morisoli cab vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes.
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1995 Elyse
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Morisoli
(USA / California / Napa)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Elyse morisoli cab vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes.
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1996 Jaboulet
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La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
I have had the 1996 quite a few times but the wine seems have matured a lot more my expectation. It was good but seems to be lacking a bit of substance. It could be going through an awkward phase...
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1997 Philip Togni
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Spring Mountain District)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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PROFILE: |
Balanced. Complex.
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
It is a shame that we drank it too soon. The wine is very restrained. By the time it opens up, the bottle has already been consumed.
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1989 Domaine Pegau
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Reserve
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Brick Red.
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| AROMA: |
Barnyard. Licorice. Game. Tobacco. Dark Fruits.
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| FLAVOR: |
Game. Caramel. Chocolate. Smoky. Tobacco. Dark Fruits.
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| SCORE: 90
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| BY: rchan
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| DRINK:
Now |
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1990 Domaine Ruinart
- Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Great balance, rich body but a bit weak on the nose.
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1985 Domaine Ruinart
- Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Very good and balanced. Crisp and elegant. Fine.
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1997 Rene Leclerc
- Lavaux St. Jacques
(France / Burgundy / Cote de Nuits / Gevrey-Chambertin)
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ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 11/07/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
The color has shown some aging from a lighter rim. A seductive nose revealing hints of red fruit. Spicy but soft, this wine has a silky texture along with a rose pedal like bouquet. A very charming and fine wine. Soft and caressing body without any sharp edge, this wine should be able to develop more complexity.
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2000 Produttori del Barbaresco
- Montestefano
(Italy / Northwest / Piedmont / Barbaresco)
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RATED: 05/05/2006 |
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Oak. Smoky. Herbal. Bell Pepper. Earthy.
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Dark Fruits. Cedar. Smoky. Herbal. Bell Pepper. Earthy.
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PROFILE: |
Balanced.
Medium
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Short
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
This wine is quite earthy and reserved with a strong herbal nose of rosemany and spices. A potent wine with a lot going on in the background but right now it is too reserved. Still very tannic and very closed, but the firm grip, crisp acidity and big structure shows a wine of great aging potential. Definately needs time.
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1991 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Volcanic Hill
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Diamond Creek VH vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes from the group.
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1987 Diamond Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Volcanic Hill
(USA / California / Napa / Diamond Mountain)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Diamond Creek VH vertical tasting. Will update with compiled notes from the group.
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1988 Dunn
Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Howell Mountain)
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RATED: 03/03/2005 |
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| COMMENTS: |
Tasted from a magnum.
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2002 Domaine Serene
Pinot Noir
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Evenstad Reserve
(USA / Oregon / Willamette Valley)
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RATED: 11/01/2005 |
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| COMMENTS: |
great polished style, excellent fruit and depth.
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| SCORE: 90
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| BY: rchan
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| PRICE: $47 |
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1998 Domaine Pegau
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Da Capo
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
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RATED: 10/02/2004 |
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| AROMA: |
Licorice. Earthy. Game. Coffee. Eucalyptus. Smoky. Dark Fruits.
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Licorice. Earthy. Game. Coffee. Alcohol. Dark Fruits.
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PROFILE: |
Astringent
Mouthfeel.
Rich
Body.
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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1997 Moccagatta
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Bric Balin
(Italy / Northwest / Piedmont / Barbaresco)
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RATED: 12/10/2004 |
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| COLOR: |
Red Purple.
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| AROMA: |
Dark Fruits. Woody. Mineral. Vegetal.
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| FLAVOR: |
Dark Fruits. Woody. Mineral. Vegetal.
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PROFILE: |
Heavy
Tannin.
Medium
Finish.
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| COMMENTS: |
Tight and restrained, this wine possess immense potential with a great structure, acidity and layers. Lots of great and powerful elements but haven't integrated well yet.
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1988 Domaine Ruinart
- Blanc de Blancs
(France / Champagne)
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RATED: 10/26/2004 |
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A bit lean but very well balanced. An elegant blanc de blancs tasted more like a puligny montrachet, with toasty nose followed by a citrus and mineral mouth feel.
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1993 Chateau Latour
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
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RATED: 10/27/2000 |
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Sweet and rich, this big Latour exhibit a bit of harshing that is typical of the vintage. Mid palate is quite dense and smooth. A bit young and grapy but the grip is nice and firm.
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