Some Burgundies, Bordeaux' and more

Date: Sat, Mar 16, 2013 Wine Tasting

2009 Maison Roche de Bellene Meursault les Charrons:

Pale lemon yellow. Focused, lime and minerals, tight. Fresh acidity, fatter body, lemons, good length. 88

2009 Château de Puligny-Montrachet Meursault 1 er Cru Les Perrieres:

Pale lemon yellow. Rich nose, nuts and butter, some popcorn. Fresh acidity that isn't quite handling the richness, rich and intense palate, fuller bodied than last bottle. Long. 90

2011 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josepshöfer Riesling Kabinett:

Watery lemon yellow. A bit closed, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, elegant, could have been longer. 87

2010 Taupenot Merme Chambolle- Musigny:

Bright ruby. Elegant nose, strawberries, pure feel. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, redcurrants and raspberries freshness, good length. 88

2006 Occhipinti Grotte Alte Cerasuolo Di Vittoria:

Pale ruby. Vanilla, barrel notes, cherries and spices on the nose. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe and few tannins, narrow and mouthwatering, pure. 89

2004 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay:

Ruby. Barrels, dust, blueberries and ripe plums nose. Fresh acidity, tannins bites and are rough, this is stil one of the fruitier, and in this case better for it bottles I've tasted of this. Barrel finish. 88

2010 Château Peybonhomme Les Tours:

A quite boring and somewhat herbal Blaye. 82

2005 Château La Tour de By:

Ruby. Fresh and youthful, ripe berries and a touch of herbs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity palate, can easily be cellared another ten years. Good length. 87

2005 Chateau Musar:

Slightly more VA than most bottles, still the lovely cherries and licorice and fruitier style of the vintage. Refreshing and transparent. Long. 90

2008 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte:

Ruby. Sweetish vanilla, ripe cherries, morellos, rounded. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite mouthwatering, elegant if on the ripe side. 90

2006 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos:

Golden. Raisins, cinamon and the typical pure feel of Oremus. Fresh acidity, lean bit elegant and fruity, a lovely 3 putt. 86

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7 from Markus Molitor

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

2011 Markus Molitor Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese Feinherb:
(Magnum) Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and lemons on the nose. Fresh acidity, rounded and elegant palate, good length. 89

2010 Markus Molitor Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese** Feinherb:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and tropical notes. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and refined, superb finish. 93

2010 Markus Molitor Niedermennig Herrenberg Riesling Auslese** Feinherb:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, steely and focused. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, long. 92+

2010 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese**:
Lemon yellow. Apples, apricots and minerals. Fresh and lively acidity, elegant and refreshing, stunning playfulness actually, long. 93

2010 Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese***:
Lemon yellow. Apples, lime and minerals, pure feel. High and fresh acidity, playful and refined, superb elegance, long and acidity works the residual sugar as a whirl wind. Long. 95+

2002 Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Eiswein:
Towards golden. Apples, minerals, touch tropical. Fresh acidity, elegant sweetness, transparent and long. 92+

2007 Markus Molitor Wehlener Klosterberg Riesling Eiswein:
Towards golden. Apples, minerals and a somewhat rusty feel. Fresh acidity, elegant balance, good length. 90

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Four from New Zealand and two Burgundies

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

2012 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Fresh nose of gooseberries and a touch of cats pie. Fresh and lively acidity, fruit forward and refreshing, good length. 88

2011 Seresin Sauvignon Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Some yellow apples and yellow fruits. A bit lazy acidity, rounded, some vanilla, ripe feel. Lot's of cats pie, somewhat sweetish. 84

2010 Stephane Brocard Bourgogne Chardonnay:
Pale lemon yellow. Slightly spicy, apples and a light minerality. Fresh acidity, nice fruit and length. 83

2010 Stephane Brocard Bourgogne Pinot Noir:
Pale ruby. Some strawberries. Fresh acidity, rounded and simple, but well made. 79

2009 Felton Road Felton Road Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Spicy barrel notes and strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresher and purer palate, refreshing finish, long. 89

2009 Seresin Estate Seresin Leah Pinot Noir:
Ruby. Strawberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant texture, ripe tannins, good length. 87

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Two Barolo's and one Barbaresco

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

2000 Grasso Fratelli Barbaresco Sori Valgrande:
(Magnum) Ruby, brick rim. Tar and roses nose, licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant but somewhat easy going Barbaresco, good length. 89+

2006 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche:
Ruby, brick rim. Tar and roses, scented and roses, feels classic on the nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, rounded for Rocche vineyard, long. 91

2006 Giovanni Rocca Barolo Moscohi:
(Magnum) Ruby. Tar, roses and vanilla. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, scented mid palate, elegant and slightly softer feel, good length. 90

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Two lovely wines from Gaia

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

2011 Gaia Thalassitis Assyrtiko:
Pale lemon yellow. Minerals, almost smoky, lemons and orange blossoms. Fresh acidity, elegant minerality, volcanic touch, good length. Slightly rounder than last vintage. 87

2010 Gaia Agiorgitiko:
Ruby. Dark berries, some vanilla and licorice. Fresh acidity, elegant fruit and body, good length. 86

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Two from Gunderloch

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

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2006 Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc

Date: Tue, Feb 5, 2013 Wine Tasting

2006 Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc:
Pale golden. Some vanilla, lightly smoked minerals, touch of apricots and some tropical notes over ripe yellow apples. Fresh acidity, rounded body, towards creamy texture, good length. 90

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6 from Weinbach

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, good length. 89

2010 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Cuvée Sainte Catherine:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples, fatty and floral, some yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, playful and elegant, long. 91

2011 Domaine Weinbach Gewürztramminer Cuvée Théo:

Towards lemon yellow. Aromatic and roses, no soap. Some freshness (fresh for Gewürz), focused and leaner style, good length. 89

2011 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals, refined feel, a bit closed. Fresh acidity, elegant body, fruity, long. 92

2011 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvée Sainte Catherine:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, elegant and layered. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, refreshing and mouthwatering, very long. 94

2010 Domaine Weinbach Gewürztramminer Grand Cru Furstentum:

Lemon yellow, candied orange peel, some roses. Complex, consentrated, quite fresh, and good length. 90

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1978 Cantemerle

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

1978 Château Cantemerle:
Bottom neck fill. Bright ruby with brick rim. Licorice, leather, some sour cherries and leather. Anise. Fresh acidity, tannins almost polished away, lean body and slightly lean by itself. Found the strength and matched the pheasant pretty nicely. Good length. 87

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7 from Léon Beyer

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Slightly scented, apples and citrus. Medium acidity, slightly bitter finish. 85

2007 Léon Beyer Riesling Les Ecaillers:

Pale lemon yellow, apples and scented. Fresh acidity, apple core finish. 87

2005 Léon Beyer Riesling Comtes d'Eguisheim:

Towards lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, fresh feel, good length. 91

2004 Léon Beyer Riesling Comtes d'Eguisheim:

Lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some petroleum on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant body, good length. 90

2011 Léon Beyer Pinot Gris:

Pale lemon yellow. Pure feel, fairly elegant, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity palate, yellow fruits and apples. 87

2000 Léon Beyer Gewürztramminer Comtes d'Eguisheim:

Pale golden. Roses on the nose. Mature feel. Freshish acidity, fairly rich, fruity, very little soap here. Good length. 89

1995 Léon Beyer Riesling Vendanges Tardives:

Pale golden. Apples and citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity and elegant, very dry for VT, playful and long. 91

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5 from Trimbach

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and pears, somewhat floral. Fresh acidity, lively, balanced, lovely finish. 88+

2006 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile:

Pale lemon yellow. Floral, rich, honey, and cooked apples. Fresh acidity and fresher feel on the palate than nose, long finish. 90+

2007 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus and minerals, nuanced and slightly floral. Fresh acidity, apply palate, minerals. Youthful. Very long. 93

2009 Trimbach Riesling Selection de Vielles Vignes:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals, rich and fruity style. Fresh acidity, elegant if a bit rich, not that long. 88

2007 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve Personelle:

Pale golden. Fresh nose of yellow fruits. Medium + acidity, elegant, not that long. 88

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Four from Albert Mann

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and minerals on the nose. Medium acidity, yellow fruit body, lean mineraly finish. 87

2011 Albert Mann Riesling Cuvée Albert:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, fresh feel but one dimensional. Medium acidity, and length. 85

2011 Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg:

Pale lemon yellow. Scented, floral, elegant. Fresh acidity, elegant and balanced, good length. 88

2011 Albert Mann Pinot Gris Grand Cru Furstentum:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples and yellow fruits. Fresh acidity, slightly fat, good length. 87

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6 from Alsace

Date: Sun, Feb 3, 2013 Wine Tasting

Towards lemon yellow. Aromatic, lemons and lime, minerals. Freshish acidity, delicate, touch tropical, elegant finish. Apple freshness. 91

2011 Albert Mann Pinot Gris Cuvée Albert:

Pale lemon yellow. Somewhat rich and fruity nose, yellow apples and plums. Freshish acidity, elegant, somewhat playful, slightly fat and maybe a touch of alcohol (14%). 88

2010 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Cuvée Sainte Catherine:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, touch of minerals, subtile and delicate and more closed than last bottle. Fresh acidity, feels fresh but also a bit sweet, nuanced and long. 91

2007 Trimbach Pinot Gris Réserve Personelle:

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some minerals, yellow plums. Sweeter feel than last bottle (served cooler), apricots. Fresh acidity, good length. 89

2011 Cave du Turckheim Gewürztramminer Réserve du Baron de Turckheim:

Pale lemon yellow. Roses and tropical fruit. A bit lazy acidity, some fruit, slightly bitter, a bit short. 84

2011 Domaine Muré Gewürztramminer Côte de Rouffach:

Pale lemon yellow. Some roses, fuller, touch of soap. Freshish acidity, sweetish, rounded, slightly bitter finish. 86

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Four from Zind-Humbrecht

Date: Sat, Feb 2, 2013 Wine Tasting

2011 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Blanc:
Pale lemon yellow. Yellow fruits and a touch of chalck. Medium acidity, nice fruit and balance, a bit short. 85

2010 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and a touch of minerals. Playful acidity, nuanced, very apple freshness, good length. 89+

2010 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain:
Pale lemon yellow. Apples and almost smoky minerals, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively feel and nuanced. Long finish. 93+

2010 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives Vielles Vignes:
Towards lemon yellow. Apples and some sweetness. Ripe feel on the nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, refreshing and playful, lots of apples, long. 93

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