I'm Chad Carns, author of The Gourmet Bachelor - Global Flavor, Local Ingredients cookbook. I've been studying food and wine for years but I'm not a wine expert or a chef. I try to bring global food and expert wine knowledge to the home cook in a simple way.


Enjoy my tasting notes from Aureole Wine Weekend Las Vegas.....


The Gourmet Bachelor Wine Review
Tasting Notes by Chad Carns

1 - 10 Rating Scale

8 - 10 Special
5 - 7 Recommend
1 - 4 Pass

Special:
Wines exhibit several layers of flavor, something unique, perfect balance or a long finish.

Recommend:
Wines exhibit depth, interest or amazing value.

Pass:
Wines taste extracted, plastic, flat or just bad.

Descriptive words refer to the initial aromas released from the bouquet, flavors that roll around your mouth while tasting the wine or with great wine, flavors that linger 10, 20 and occasionally 60 seconds after you consume the wine.




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Aureole, Las Vegas
Wine Weekend, June 12 - 14, 2009

Tasting Notes by Chad Carns, author of The Gourmet Bachelor - Global Flavor, Local Ingredients Cookbook

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Loire Valley
Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc

7
Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron, Les Romains 2006
Honey Suckle, Mineral, Saffron

6
Pouilly Fume, Didier Dagueneau, Silex 2002
Grape Fruit, Lavender

7
Savennieres, Coulee de Serrant, Nicolas Joly 2004
Hibiscus, Chai Tea,

6
Savennieres, Coulee de Serrant, Nicolas Joly 2004
Dandelion, Citrus, Light Ash

8
Savennieres, Baumard 1988
Cream Corn, Black Pepper

7
Vouvray, Huet, "Clos du Bourg," Demi-Sec 1962

7
Vouvray, Huet, "Clos du Bourg," Moelleux 1995
Baked Apricot, Chai Tea, Coriander

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Northern Rhone, France
White: Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier

7
Hermitage Blanc, Bette & Scholl 2001
Subtle bouquet, Red Pepper Flakes, long finish

7
Hermitage Blanc, Chapoutier, Cuvee de L'Oree" 1991

7
Chateau Grillet, Neyret-Gachet 2001
Exotic Fruit, White Cherry, Floral

8
Condrieu, Guigal, "La Doriane" 1996
Expressive Bouquet, Bacon

7
Condrieu, Gangloff 2002
Slightly Oxidized, Mineral

7
Condrieu, Guigal 2006
Balanced

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Northern Rhone, France
Red: Syrah

7
Cornas, Auguste Clape 2004
Dirt, Stem, Raspberry, Sea Mist

7
Cornas, Alain Voge, "Cuvee Vieilles Fontaines" 1999

7
Cornas, Thierry Allemand "Reynardt" 2004
Elegant

7
Cornas, Noel Verset 1995

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7
Cote Rotie, Chapoutier, La Mordoree" 1996
Strawberry

8
Cote Rotie, Jamet 1997
Granit, Black Pepper, Special

7
Cote Rotie, Jean-Michel "Les Grandes Places" 2001

8
Cote Rotie, Rostaing, "La Landonne" 2004
Special

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7
Cote Rotie, Delas Freres "Maugiron" 2004

7
Cote Rotie, Cuilleron, "Bassenon" 2005
Sea Mist

8
Cote Rotie, Pierre Gaillard, Rose Pourpe" 2001
Rustic, Cinnamon,

7
Cote Rotie, Gangloff 2002

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7
Hermitage, Chapoutier, La Sizeranne 1997

8
Hermitage, JL Chave 2001

8
Hermitage, Jaboulet, "La Chapelle" 1990 (100 pt Parker)
Cassis, Espresso

8
Hermitage, Chapoutier, "La Pavillon" 1994

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7
Hermitage, Delas Freres, "Les Bessards" 2003
Classic

7
Hermitage, Guigal, "Ex Voto" 2001
Driftwood, Sage

8
Hermitage, Betts & Scholl 2004

7
Hermitage, Guigal 1998

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Aromatic White Wines of the World

7
Weissburgunder, Heidle Schenkenbichl, "Maximum," Kamptal, Austria 200
Cantaloupe, Honey Suckle, Fresh Basil

8
Riesling, Breuer, "Montosa Charta" Rhiengau, Germany 1997
Spice, Chalk, Full-bodied, Crisp, Special

7
Albarino, Iberian Remix, Edna Valley 2008
Tarragon

7
Chablis, Francois Raveneau, "Montee de Tonnerre," France 2004
Lime, Chalk, Crisp

6
Gruner Veltliner, Huber, "Berg," Traisental, Austria 2004
Lychee

7
Chardonnay, ISC, Arroyo Grande 2007
Cucumber, Citrus

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California Syrah

7
Syrah, Arnot-Roberts, Griffins Lair," Marin 2005
Spearmint, Cranberry, Pomegranate, Old-World style

7
Syrah, Copain, "Hawks Butte," Mendocino 2004
Big Mouth Feel

7
Syrah, Miner Family, "La Diligence," Napa 2005
Old-World style

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Washington Syrah

8
Syrah, Columbia, "Red Willow," Columbia Valley 1998
Cinnamon, Currant, Eucalyptus, Floral

8
Syrah, Mathews, "Hedges Vineyards," Columbia Valley 2002
Deep Black Tar, Venison

7
Syrah, McCrea, "Amerique," Columbia Valley 2000
Cherry, Sea Breeze

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California Cabernet

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Seavey, Napa 2003
Cassis, Violet, Sea Breeze

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Martin Estates, Reserve, Napa 2001
Italian Sausage, Fennel, Green Peppers, Onions

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountains, 2002
Violet, Vanilla

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Abreu, "Madronna Ranch," Napa 2002

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Vineyard 29, "Grace Family," Napa 1994
Lavender, Raspberry, Pine

8
R.T.W. Colgin, "Cariad," 2001 Napa
Quince, Unique

8
Cabernet Sauvignon, Joseph Phelps, "Eisele," Napa 1984

8
Cabernet Sauvignon, Beaulieu Vineyards, "Georges de Latour" 1976
Old World, Special

8
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mayacamas, Napa 1970
Special

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Washington Cabernets

7
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau St Michele, Columbia
Dried Rose Pedals

7
R.T.W. Woodward Canyon, "Charbonneau," Columbia 1987
Black Tea, Molasses

7
R.T.W.Hedges, "Red Mountain Reserve," Columbia 1988