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Tenzing Portfolio Tasting

Untitled - Chicago, IL

Tasted April 14, 2014 by beezer6 with 622 views

Flight 1 (8 notes)

White
2011 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
87 points
Refreshing green fruit.
White
2009 Bibi Graetz Bugia Bianco Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
91 points
Really nice. Rich yet mineral driven. Saline elements. Refreshing and intriguing.
Red
2011 Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
87 points
Ripe. Pepper.
Red
2010 Bibi Graetz It's a game! Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
86 points
Austere. Abrasive finish. Not my fave.
Red
2011 Bibi Graetz Soffocone di Vincigliata Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
89 points
Tart red fruit. Pretty good.
Red
2007 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
92 points
Very dirty rustic fruit. Balsamic vinegar and red road tar elements. Really nice wine.
Red
2009 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
93 points
Slightly more elegant and supple than the 2007. Silky mouth feel. Fantastic wine.
Red
2008 Bibi Graetz Colore Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
96 points
Absolutely stunning. So elegant and harmonious. Strong aromatics of spice box, earth and peppery fruit. Layers upon layers of currants, fresh leather, dirt road and purple flowers.
Easily the wine of the tasting. A pleasant surprise to be able to sample this rare bottling.

Flight 2 (5 notes)

Red
2010 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
90 points
Lighter styling.
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Red
2010 Andrew Will Two Blondes Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
92 points
My preferred of the three '10 I tasted. Funky nose, plums, peppery.
Red
2010 Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills
91 points
Most elegant of the three '10 tasted.
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Red
2010 Copain Pinot Noir Monument Tree USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
92 points
Really impressive Pinot from Copain. Not cheap but beautiful earth meets spice elements. Some tannin which should allow this to age nicely.
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Red
2009 Copain Pinot Noir "En Bas" Kiser USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
93 points
Special under the table pour. Gorgeous anise and light gray peppercorns. Fresh finish. Gorgeous.

Flight 3 (4 notes)

White
2011 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Rita's Crown USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
93 points
White
2012 Wind Gap Wines Trousseau Gris Fanucchi Wood Road Vineyard USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
89 points
Fresh and approachable.
Red
2010 Wind Gap Wines Syrah Sonoma Coast USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
90 points
Rhubarb qualities. Really savory. Loved it.
Red
1998 Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley
87 points
Really not that tasty. Mature and way past its prime.

Flight 4 (5 notes)

Rosé
2013 J. K. Carriere Glass White Pinot Noir USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
89 points
Nice. Touch of earth.
Red
2012 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir Provocateur USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
90 points
Ripe and plush.
Red
2011 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir Antoinette USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
93 points
Killer juice. Feminine touch. Rose petals and mouth filling finish.
Red
2011 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir Vespidae USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
91 points
Earth driven with nice dark raspberry elements. Very nice Oregon Pinot for this price point. Recommended.
Red
2011 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
91 points
Lighter styling of the group. Refreshing yet still nice and complex.

Flight 5 (6 notes)

Red
2011 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Dussin Vineyard USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
92 points
Red
2010 Gemstone Estate Red USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville
91 points
Lighter styling. Young. Milk chocolate and coffee qualities.
Red
2011 Gemstone Estate Red USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville
92 points
Touch of earth I enjoyed that I didn't find in the '10. Nice mid palate. Good but still pricey.
Red
2010 Gemstone Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville
92 points
Young. Leather, dark cherries.
Red
2009 Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Rutherford USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
92 points
Red
2009 Frank Family Vineyards Winston Hill USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford
93 points
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