Always a great example of Chard. Full bodied, without being overdone...Nice apple and pineapple notes. Great match with a sweet potato peanut butter soup (better than it sounds).
Really nice wine, but needed some time. The first night it was good, but was wound a bit tight. By the 2nd night, definitely opened up and was beginning to show its' stuff. Second night score would have been a 90.
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Really nice bottle of CdP. Great balance of red fruit , spice and mineral characteristics. Finish shows a great cedar component. WIll probably benefit from some time in the bottle, but is drinking really nicely now.
2004 Chappellet Chardonnay 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Always a great example of Chard. Full bodied, without being overdone...Nice apple and pineapple notes. Great match with a sweet potato peanut butter soup (better than it sounds).
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2002 Robert Keenan Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Really nice wine, but needed some time. The first night it was good, but was wound a bit tight. By the 2nd night, definitely opened up and was beginning to show its' stuff. Second night score would have been a 90.
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2003 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chasse Temps 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Really nice bottle of CdP. Great balance of red fruit , spice and mineral characteristics. Finish shows a great cedar component. WIll probably benefit from some time in the bottle, but is drinking really nicely now.
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2002 L'Aventure Syrah 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
This showed really well. No real notes from memory, but I think this wine is really begininng to hit its' stride.
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2004 Vincent Arroyo Petite Sirah 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Excellent wine...Deep blue and black fruits with an incredible creamy texture. Benefitted from a little breathe time.
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