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August 2009
Some mineral notes with floral aroma. Smelled like fresh fruit. Smooth and silky and none of that 'oily' character sometimes happens with Viognier. Nice wine and I will be versatile with food.
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Solid Pinot that really displays the Carneros expression. Aromas of cherry & rose petals with hints of caramel and earth. Nice balance, good acid with red cherry and some earthiness.
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Solid Rhone blend but tasted a bit tight. Needs age or air to open up. Nice smokey, meaty aroma with hints of red fruit. There is a nice bit of spice with a medium finish. Was muted but can see this opening up nicely.
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$165.01
As good as I remembered. Showing more fruit now than my previous tasting. Evolving nicely.
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$26.24
Deep, rich cabernet. Good tannin and balance but something is missing for me.
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Joseph Phelps Merlot 2006
Hasn't evolved much since the last time I tasted it. Tannin is still showing but promise is there. Think it needs at least another year or an hour of decanting to really show.
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$53.74
Cherry, moss and smoky-earthy aromas. Nice tannin with red cherry flavors mixed with earthy component. Medium tannins and nice long finish.
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$42.94
This wine has definitely evolved since the last time I tried it. There is an aroma of corn nuts, honey and lemon. Has a nice richness balanced by acid with a nice long finish.
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$30.29
Uncharacteristically smooth Sauv Blanc. Barrel aged Sur-Lees to get a smoothness in the finish. Lots of lemon citrus in the nose with good acid but silky smooth finish.
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$50.84
Outstanding (although pricey) dessert wine. Sweet but balanced. Lovely honey, apricot and peach aromas. Smooth silky taste with good acid and creamy texture. Honey, caramel and citrus flavors. Yum.
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