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2007 Main Divide Pinot Noir
(New Zealand / South Island / Canterbury / Waipara)
RATED: 01/24/2009
COMMENTS: The nose shows aromas of cherry and earth. The palate expresses cherry and raspberry fruits, dry earth, forest floor, barnyard, tar, panfried mushrooms and black olives. Round in the mouth, the wine's acidity is well integrated with the fruit and the tannins are hardly perceptible. There is a little too much 'stewed fruit' flavor for my taste, and the wine lacks focus at this early stage. A second bottle was opened and drunk over an entire week and the wine never faded. Happily, the fruit settled down and the wine gained additional complexity and focus. Another year or two in the bottle will do this wine some good.
SCORE: 89
BY: SIL
PRICE: $30
2004 E. Guigal - Cotes du Rhone
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Cotes du Rhone)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 01/18/2009
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Red Fruits.
FLAVOR: Floral.
PROFILE: Balanced. Lean Body. Light Tannin.
SCORE: 85
BY: TT
DRINK: Now
2006 Chateau Des Travers - Opimian
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Rasteau)
RATED: 12/26/2008
COMMENTS: This is a full-bodied offering with smooth texture, great structure, and up front GSM fruit characters. Complexity comes in the form of a peppery/tannic mid-palate, minerals, herbs, and some barnyard influences on the finish.
SCORE: 94
BY: SIL
PRICE: $28
2006 Solar de Sael - Mencia, Bierzo - Opimian
(Spain / Castilla y Leon)
RATED: 01/02/2009
COMMENTS: Big candied raspberry and cherry aromas on the nose. The palate: richer and more complex than the nose would suggest, with fruit elements beautifully integrated with a grainy tannic structure, balanced acidity, spice, and timber elements from oak aging. Made from eighty-year-old vines and aged in a mixture of American and French oak for ten months-a real palate-teaser that's hard to pin down.
SCORE: 92
BY: SIL
PRICE: $26
2006 Domaine du Val des Rois - Valreas - Opimian
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Cotes du Rhone Villages)
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 01/24/2009
COMMENTS: Made from 85-year-old vines. The nose shows berry fruits, liquorice, and a fine herbal aroma. It's round and soft on the palate, medium to full bodied with layers of deep red and blue fruits mingling with gentle spicy notes, interesting and complex. The acidity is balanced, and the tannins are soft but clearly present giving firmness to the fruit. The fruit, herbs and spice notes carry through to the finish where the ripe tannins are more evident.
SCORE: 92
BY: SIL
PRICE: $30
2006 Domaine des Romarins - Plateau de Signargues - Opimian
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Cotes du Rhone Villages)
RATED: 01/19/2009
COMMENTS: The nose reveals hints of red fruits and herbs, but is rather closed at the moment. By contrast, the flavors on the palate are very inviting, showing dark berry fruits, flowers, herbs, spice and cedar. The wine has excellent tannic grip that keeps the fruit in check. It is already delicious, but it has the stuff to get better with time.
SCORE: 90
BY: SIL
PRICE: $25
2003 Valdubon - Reserva
(Spain)
RATED: 06/22/2008
AROMA: Oak. Cherry.
FLAVOR: Vanilla. Oak. Cherry. Coffee.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 88
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2002 Fra Guerau - Reserva
(Spain)
RATED: 01/22/2009
COLOR: Ruby.
AROMA: Cherry. Blackberry. Black Currant.
FLAVOR: Oak. Blackberry. Black Currant. Earthy.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Smooth Astringent Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 85
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2004 Chateau Taillefer
(France / Bordeaux / Pomerol)
RATED: 06/22/2008
FLAVOR: Blueberry. Plum. Bacon. Barnyard.
PROFILE: Bitter. Unbalanced. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Chateau Taillefer 2005 (Pomerol)
Has a very rich and powerful nose. However, structure is a bit off. Has taste of berries and plums typical of Merlot, yet offset by a strange meaty taste. I wonder if that's from the Cabernet Franc. This is my first try of this grape. Nothing great. The bottle was left unfinished.
SCORE: 75
BY: aapalileo
2004 Roda - Reserva
(Spain / Rioja)
RATED: 06/22/2008
COLOR: Brown Red.
AROMA: Cherry. Olive.
FLAVOR: Nutty. Cherry. Olive.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Very fine and has an elegant texture. Has notes of cherry, nuts, and some faint taste of olive oil. Takes a while to really open and present its flavors. Well received by everyone. It's a good preview to the other more famous wines of this winery - Roda I and Cirsion.
SCORE: 90
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 3-5 years
1995 Campillo - Gran Reserva
(Spain / Rioja)
RATED: 12/22/2008
COLOR: Ruby.
AROMA: Cherry.
FLAVOR: Earthy. Sweet. Cherry. Oak.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Campillo Grand Reserva 1995 (Rioja)
This is a 100% Tempranillo from Campillo, a boutique winery in Rioja founded by the owner of Faustino Wines. This wine exhibited qualities you expect from an old wine. The tannins were really soft, yet silky. It had strong cherry and even a candy-like taste. Since it's a 13 year old wine, it is exhibiting some age already. This should be consumed right away!
SCORE: 90
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: Now
2005 Clos Mogador - Manyetes - Priorat DO
(Spain)
RATED: 10/22/2008
AROMA: Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Oak. Limestone. Dark Fruits. Cherry. Pepper.
PROFILE: Balanced. Complex. Astringent Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Clos Mogador Manyetes 2005 (Priorat)
This is a Carinena (70%) - Garnacha (30%) wine. It is bold, yet still closed. Rod told us that Barbier recommends his wines, esp. the Mogadors to be opened at least 5 hours before drinking. This is true as I had a similar experience with the Mogador. Where it opened up way after. But once it did, it was great. As for the Manyetes, even the Vinturi couldn't bring out the full character of the wine. Still, it showed potential. The mineral characters associated with Priorat's soil was evident. The wine has notes of cherry and jam, very good and intense nose. Very fruity with some spiciness. Complex and well balanced. Tannins are very pronounced and flavorful, you can really chew into it. Has a very good finish. Sadly, we didn't have 5 hours to wait for the wine to open up that day.
SCORE: 89 +
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2004 Rene Barbier - 6 Vinyes de Laurona by Rene Barbier - Monstant DO
(Spain)
RATED: 02/03/2009
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Oak. Vanilla. Toast. Plum.
FLAVOR: Black Currant. Chocolate. Plum. Tobacco. Toast. Vanilla. Leather. Cut Grass.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Smooth Viscous Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Really good wine, the longer it was open, the better it evolved. The tannin was very strong, but didn't overpower, lending a great chewiness to the wine. The bouquet was rich. This will definitely get even better in 3 years or more.
SCORE: 90
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 3-5 years
NV Sandeman - 20 year Twany Port
(Portugal)
RATED: 01/22/2009
AROMA: Hazelnut. Butter. Caramel. Floral.
FLAVOR: Hazelnut. Toffee. Caramel. Honey.
PROFILE: Sweet. Balanced. Smooth Viscous Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Just the right sweetness. Paired perfectly well with Home-made Droste chocolate fondue.
SCORE: 89
BY: aapalileo
2005 Chateau Tauzinat l'Hermitage
(France / Bordeaux / St-Emilion)
RATED: 01/22/2009
COLOR: Brown Red.
AROMA: Nutty. Red Fruits. Chocolate. Black Currant. Floral.
FLAVOR: Nutty. Red Fruits. Chocolate. Black Currant. Coffee. Floral.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Bitter. Complex. Smooth Astringent Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Moderate Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 90 +
BY: aapalileo
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2004 Ricossa
(Italy / Northwest / Piedmont / Barbaresco)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 01/18/2009
COMMENTS: Rich spicy, liquorice root, black cherry, mineral, saddle leather nose with tobacco and cedar notes. Ripe, round, dry palate with supple but grainy tannins and juicy acidity. Black cherry, plum, licorice, resin, peppery, savoury, spicy, leather, tobacco flavours. A touch rustic but otherwise solid fruit and extract. Will improve over the next few years but drinkable with beef or lamb now. Fantastic value for Barbaresco.
BY: ericangus
2006 Idol Sarapcilik - Consensus 3 Oak
(Turkey)
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
CASES: 170
RATED: 01/18/2009
COLOR: Brown Red.
AROMA: Red Fruits. Oak.
FLAVOR: Oak.
PROFILE: Balanced. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 86
BY: TT
DRINK: In 3-5 years
2005 Chehalem Riesling - Dry Riesling
(USA / Oregon / Willamette Valley)
ALCOHOL: 12.1%
RATED: 01/16/2009
COMMENTS: The color is a radient light gold. The nose is effusive with white flowers, lime, wet stone mineral, sugar cane, honeydew melon, almost a ginger ale component. The mouthfeel had moderate viscosity and yet is dry. All of the aromatics lay out on the palate in layers, with great lenght on the finish. Extraordinary for American Riesling!
SCORE: 93
BY: striker677
PRICE: $20
2004 Schloss Schonborn Riesling - Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg - Qualitatswein mit Pradikat - Kabinett
(Germany / Rheingau)
ALCOHOL: 9.5%
RATED: 01/08/2009
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Light Fruits. Grape. Banana.
FLAVOR: Pear. Strawberry. Grape.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Sweet. Balanced. Effervescent Mouthfeel. Lean Body. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 93
BY: dmhess
2005 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa / Rutherford)
RATED: 01/03/2009
COMMENTS: A showy young wine that's smooth, rich and concentrated. Delivers firm, intense yet supple layers of currant, cedar, toasty, cedary oak and tannins that firm up, offering hints of mineral, sage and dusty berry. Best from 2009 through 2013. 32,344 cases made. -JL
SCORE: 92
BY: nrado
2004 Chehalem Pinot Noir - Reserve
(USA / Oregon / Willamette Valley)
RATED: 01/03/2009
COMMENTS: Wine Spectator - Lithe and spicy, with distinctive cinnamon and floral overtones to the vibrant raspberry and red cherry flavors that echo on the persistent finish. A graceful wine with miles to go. Best from 2007 through 2014. 362 cases made. -HS
SCORE: 92
BY: nrado
2006 Catena Zapata - Saint Felicien - Chardonnay Roble
(Argentina / Mendoza)
ALCOHOL: 13.8%
RATED: 12/24/2008
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Light Fruits. Oak.
FLAVOR: Toast. Butter.
PROFILE: Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body.
SCORE: 87
BY: TT
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2007 Alta Vista - Premium Torrontes
(Argentina / Salta)
RATED: 12/23/2008
COLOR: Clear Yellow.
AROMA: Light Fruits.
FLAVOR: Citrus.
PROFILE: Lean Body. Short Finish.
SCORE: 82
BY: TT
DRINK: Now
2004 Antucura - Calvulcura - Merlot/Cabernet
(Argentina / Mendoza / Valle de Uco)
RATED: 12/19/2008
AROMA: Dark Fruits. Toast.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits. Oak. Pepper.
PROFILE: Balanced. Medium Body. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 87
BY: TT
DRINK: Now
2007 Bodegas Trapiche - Fond De Cave - Malbec Reserva
(Argentina / Mendoza / Norte / Maipu)
RATED: 12/23/2008
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Red Fruits.
PROFILE: Balanced. Medium Body. Medium Finish.
SCORE: 80
BY: TT
DRINK: In 1-3 years
 
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