2012 Attachmate (legacy WRQ) Wine Tastings
1) Marc Chauvet, Brut, $43
-Tart apple times two.
-Tiny bubbles.
-Lots of acid but just this side of sour.
-Yeasty, toasty.
2) Etienne Chéré, Brut, $40
40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier
-Pear and lemon flavors dominant.
-Yeasty.
3) Colin, Cuvée Aliance, Brut, $28
-Tart, very nice.
-No sweetness, sort of sharp.
-Very crisp - best match for cheese.
-My second favorite.
4) Jacques Picard (Brother of Jeanne Luc?), Brut, $33
60% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 5% Pinot Noir
-Grapefruit.
-Very bubbly.
-Lemon, some toast, crisp.
5) Aubry, Brut, Premier Cru, $34
Disgorged June 2012
-Big kick up front.
-Not quite ripe peach.
-Peachy, lower acid.
-My favorite.
6) Marc Hebrart, Brut, Cuvée de Reserve, $43
Disgorged April 2011
-Earthy nose, melon and pear flavor dominant.
-My third favorite.
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1) Chateau de Chambert, Cahors, FR, 2009, $20
http://www.chateaudechambert.com/en/malbec-cahors-black-wine.htm
-Lots of chewy tannins
-Tart
-Prunes (tart prunes)
2) Alamos, Mendoza, AR, 2007, $20
http://www.alamoswines.com/
-Vanilla, chalky.
-Not very interesting.
-Essence of barnyard, which is a downer.
3) Fidelitas, M100, Columbia Valley, 2010, $22 [OUTLIER]
[Cab, Merlot, CabFranc, Malbec, Petite Verdot]
http://www.fidelitaswines.com/
-Hints of caramel - oakey.
-Tastes like a Bordeaux blend - which it is
4) Waterbrook, Reserve, Columbia Valley, 2009, $23
http://www.waterbrook.com/
-Smooth with nice finish.
-Easy drinking, maybe a little sweet.
5) Capataz, Mendoza, AR, $45
-Very smooth with a light finish.
-Far and away the best nose so far.
-Jammy at first.
-Big nose, some tannin, along with #8 the best wine.
-Full, smooth, complex, and satisfying.
6) Gascon, Mendoza, AR, $12
http://www.gasconwine.com/
-Tart.
-Very young, almost Cote de Rhone like.
-Light but drinkable.
7) Layer Cake, Mendoza, AR, 2011, $14
http://layercakewines.com/
8) àMaurice Cellars, Walla Walla, 2008, $32
http://www.amaurice.com/
-Very smooth.
-Another good example.
-Nice balance, full flavors, will be good.
-Liked it.
9) Gouguenheim, Mendoza, AR, 2011, $9
http://www.bodegagouguenheim.com.ar/
-A little tart with nice finish. Great value.
-Easy to drink.
-At this price, I'd go there again.
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1) Tamarack Cellars, Wahluke Slope, 2010, $25
http://tamarackcellars.com/wines/2010-cabernet-franc
-Bright; good tannins.
-A little sweet on the finish. Good.
-Fruity.
2) Barrister, Columbia Valley, 2007, $26
88% Cab Franc; 12% Cab Saugvignon
http://www.barristerwinery.com/index.htm
-Serious pucker factor.
-Better than the 2009 vintage.
3) Isenhower, Wahluke Slope, "Road Less Travelled", 2009, $30
http://www.isenhowercellars.com/
-Very smooth.
4) Jones of Washington, Wahluke Slope, 2009, $20
http://www.jonesofwashington.com/
-Lots of fruit with a nice finish.
-A bit spicy.
5) Two Mountain Winery, Reserve, Yakima Valley, 2007, $33
http://www.twomountainwinery.com/
-Too sweet, funky.
-Earthy with a light finish.
6) Cougar Crest, Walla Walla, 2007, $33
http://www.cougarcrestwinery.com/
-Syrupy, prematurely aged.
-Yes, seemed over aged.
7) Corvidae, The Keeper, 2010, $20
http://corvidaewine.com/
-Not distinguishable.
8) Barrister, Columbia Valley, 2009, $26
90% Cab Franc; 10% Cab Saugvignon
http://www.barristerwinery.com/index.htm
-This is very nice.
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1) Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Douhin, 2010, $30
http://www.drouhin.com/en/wines/pouilly-fuisse-2010.php#/FicheVin/87/2010
-Melon and pear at first with a tart finish.
2) Saint-Aubin, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, 2010, $28
http://www.tedwardwines.com/Assets/livingroom/techsheets/FR219.pdf
-Floral, lemony with a nice finish.
-What's interesting is to compare this with #5 the Cru version. Some difference - this is not quite as smooth or layered, but it's quite nice.
3) Mâcon-Villages, Vieilles Vignes, Cave de Lugny, 2010
http://buyingguide.winemag.com/catalog/cave-de-lugny-2010-vieilles-vignes-chardonnay-macon-villages
-Very light.
-Both Macons are light, not much personality.
4) Chateau Ducasse, Bordeaux, 2011 [OUTLIER]
5) Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru en Remilly, Domaine Sylvain Langoureau, 2010, $35
http://www.tedwardwines.com/Assets/livingroom/techsheets/FR220.pdf
-Floral, lemony with a nice finish.
-This is the more sophisticated version of #2, but not hugely different.
6) Pouilly-Fuissé, Très Vieilles Vignes, Jean-Pierre Dutron, 2009
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=862740
-Melon and pear with a nice finish.
7) Mâcon-Chaintré, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Pascal Berthier, 2009
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=950255
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1) Lindemans, Pyrus, 2000, $15
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc
-Earthy, nice balance
-Musty, but nice
2) Saviah, Une Vallee, 2010, $30
Blend: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc
3) Chateau Blouine, Bordeaux, 2009, $11
-Barnyard aroma, thin flavor
4) Hedges, Red Mountain, 2008, $16
Blend:36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 14% Syrah, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Malbec
5) Belle-Vue, Haut-Medoc, 2003, $25
Blend:45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Petit Verdot
6) Hanna, Bismark Mountain, 2001, $25
7) Marr, Hyde Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1998
8) Marr, Alder Springs Vineyard, Medocino County, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1999
9) Chatter Creek, Alder Ridge Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003
10) Marr, Tehama County, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008
11) Marr, Medocino County, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008
12) Chatter Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, [Not Yet Released]
13) Chatter Creek, Columbia Valley, 2007
Blend:88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Syrah
14) Chatter Creek, 2010, [Not Yet Released]
15) Guardian, Gun Metal, Conner Lee Vineyard, 2009, $37
Blend:60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
-Great Beginnings, fades fast.
-Floral.
16) Quilceda Creek, 2007
Blend:72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec
-First dead soldier.
17) Alexandria Nicole, Quarry Butte, Destiny Ridge Vineyard, 2009
Blend:56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 17% Syrah, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot
18) Marr, Shannon Ranch, Lake County, Petite Syrah, 2005
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1) Des Voigne Cellars, San Remo, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, 2008, $27
-Floral, fat, nice finish.
2) Tulpen Cellars, Columbia Valley, 2007
3) Northwest wine Academy, The master, Red Willow Vineyard, 2009
4) Seghesio, Vintage, Alexander Valley, 2009
5) Santa Cristina, Antinori, 2010
6) Incanta, Chianti Classico, Riserva, 2007
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1) Jacob's Creek, Reserve, Barossa, Australia, 2007
http://www.jacobscreek.com/
-Good tannin, pleasant. Great for #1 - Rain
-Spicy notes with a smooth finish.
-Balanced, a little thin.
-Fruity, but not a fruit bomb.
-On second taste, a little tart.
2) Sobon Estate, Amador County, California, 2008
http://www.sobonwine.com/
-Good fruit, another smooth finish.
-Good fruit - agreed.
-Not bad but less finesse than #1 - Rain.
-Slightly peppery.
3) Dunham Cellars, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006, $20
http://www.dunhamcellars.com/
-Earthy nose, peppery, tart finish.
-Drinkable but not exciting - Rain
-On second taste, very nice, paired well with the soufflé.
4) Shafer, Relentless, Napa Valley, California, 2008, $55
http://www.shafervineyards.com/
-Dark and great tannins.
-Lives up to its name. Petit Syrah adds great color.
-Excellent - like #1 - Rain
-Thick, Chewy, black. Will be better in a couple of years. Best of the night.
-Dark, dark, dark.
5) K, Clifton, Wahluke Slope, Washington, 2007
http://www.kvintners.com/
-Tart with nice finish.
-Lighter than I would expect from a K. Also, hotter than I would expect.
-Don't like it - Rain
6) Saint-Joseph, Cote Belley, Earl Pierre Gaillard, Rhone, France, 2003
-Disappointment, but drinkable - Rain
-Finally a Sarah with some stink.
-Paired will with Fatal Feta.
-Kind of thin.
-You can taste the age.
7) Yalumba, Shiraz-Viognier, South Australia, 2008
http://www.yalumba.com/
-Jammy.
-Not too bad, only #1 and #4 better - Rain
8) Layer Cake, South Australia, 2010
http://www.layercakewine.com/
-Really peppery.
-Spicy! - Rain.
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1) Agricola Querciabell, Classico, 2008, $34 -Bold, sharp, with a tart finish.
-Bight, very fruity.
-On second taste, very smooth, paired well with dark chocolate almonds.
2) Vila di Campobello, Riserva, 2007, $17 ($13 on sale) -Very drinkable, smooth with ice finish.
-Smoother than #1, also fruity.
3) Rocca di Montegrossi, Classico, 2008, $27 ($22 on sale) -Bold and complex flavors.
-Well balanced.
-On second taste, still big flavors; this is a keeper.
4) Antonio Sanguineti, Classico, 2010, $15
-Chocolate.
5) Riserva di Fizzano, 2004, $33
-Spicy with tannic finish.
6) Querceto, Riserva, 1998, ~$30
-Very smooth, blackberries, great finish.
-Very nice on second taste.
7) Castello di Gabbiano, Riserva, 2006
-Cherry with nice finish.
8) Carpineto, Classico, 2009
-Fruity with nice finish.
9) Castello di Gabbiano, 1993
-Oxidized, but drinkable.
10) Ruffino, Superiore, 2009
Cherry, some spice, good finish.
11) Ruffina, Renzo Masi, Riserva, 2007
-Nice, good fruit flavors with nice finish.
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1) 7 Deadly Zins, Lodi. 2009, $22
-Smokey and barbecue.
-Paired well with dark chocolate.
2) Quivira, Dry Creek Valley, 2009, $22
-Peppery with a smooth finish.
-Luscious after a second taste.
3) Carol Shelton, Karma Zin, Russian River Valley, 2005, $34
-Serious pucker factor.
-Now has mellowed to a chocolate flavor; very nice.
4) Redemption, Dry Creek Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, 2007, $20
-Tart cherry flavor.
-Raspberry.
5) Marr, Sonoma County, 2005,
-Earthy; chocolate flavor.
6) Four Vines, Amador County, 2007, $21
-Fruity almost citrus; nice finish with tannins.
-Jammy.
7) Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County, 2009, $15
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