Wines tasted in 2005
This is the wine that really opened me up to the idea that wine can be more than - "it tasted like wine"
2003
Rulo Combine
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley
Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow! This was like being on a tropical beach surrounded by fresh cut pineapples. Powerful and refreshing. The level of acidity just cut right through the food. Had this with Spicy chicken breast with salsa verde and feta. Each sip cleaned the food away and gave you full force of the wine. Then you would have the next bite of food and it was like a brand new flavor each time. Think that I have found my new favorite white. Will definitely purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2006
Wines tasted in 2007
2005
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
USA, California, Sonoma County
Going to have to go purchase more of this. Good solid everyday white. Nothing exciting, but tasty. Not as much butter as prior vintages and has a bit more steel to it. Crisp fruit and good acidity. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2008
2003
Cuneo Syrah Del Rio Vineyard
USA, Oregon, Southern Oregon, Rogue Valley
Decanted, though the wine threw no sediment. Lots of red and black berries on the nose right out of the bottle. Wine developed a smokey tobacco aroma after a little while in the decanter. Still had an underlayment of blackberry and boysenberry. On the palate there was a bunch of sweet oak and mouth watering tannins. There was also a level of spice that you couldn't pick one flavor out of. Very enjoyable wine. Would purchase again, though it would have to be on sale as the QPR is a bit high on the price side.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 12th
No record of any wines tasted in 2005
Wines tasted in 2006
2002Morrison Lane SangioveseUSA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla ValleySimilar to good Chianti. The nose is full of dried flower petals. Nice acid structure and drying fruit on the palate. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
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Wines tasted in 2006
2002Morrison Lane SangioveseUSA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla ValleySimilar to good Chianti. The nose is full of dried flower petals. Nice acid structure and drying fruit on the palate. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
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Wines tasted on January 11th
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Wines tasted in 2007
2005
L'Ecole No. 41 Sémillon
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Served it a little too warm. Not as smooth as other vintages I have had of this wine. Almost a steely component. Fruit was muted but that may be due to the temperature of the wine. Still quite enjoyable. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
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Wines tasted in 2007
2005
L'Ecole No. 41 Sémillon
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Served it a little too warm. Not as smooth as other vintages I have had of this wine. Almost a steely component. Fruit was muted but that may be due to the temperature of the wine. Still quite enjoyable. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 10th
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Wines tasted in 2006
1999
J Vineyards & Winery Vintage Brut Russian River Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Nose was somewhat closed, kept getting really nice whiffs of something but I couldn't put my finger on it. The palate was much more giving. Somewhat yeasty, nice flavors of green apple. Finish was crisp and clean. Went well with poached halibut. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2007
2003
Columbia Crest Shiraz Two Vines
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Bottle was gone before it got to my side of the table. Everyone else seemed to enjoy it.
2002
Columbia Crest Merlot Two Vines
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Quaffable. After a three and a half hour commute home through the snow I just needed something to put down. It was tasty, but couldn't tell you anything about nuance. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Wines tasted in 2006
1999
J Vineyards & Winery Vintage Brut Russian River Valley
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Nose was somewhat closed, kept getting really nice whiffs of something but I couldn't put my finger on it. The palate was much more giving. Somewhat yeasty, nice flavors of green apple. Finish was crisp and clean. Went well with poached halibut. Would purchase again.
Wines tasted in 2007
2003
Columbia Crest Shiraz Two Vines
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Bottle was gone before it got to my side of the table. Everyone else seemed to enjoy it.
2002
Columbia Crest Merlot Two Vines
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Quaffable. After a three and a half hour commute home through the snow I just needed something to put down. It was tasty, but couldn't tell you anything about nuance. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 9th
Wines tasted in 2005
2002
Forest Glen Zinfandel
USA, California, Sonoma County
Bought this for cooking wine, with the idea that the little bit left could be consumed. Undrinkable!
2002
Ravenswood Zinfandel Lodi
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Bottle needs about 45 minutes to an hour to open up.
Wines tasted in 2006
2003
Covey Run Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Very low oak level (if any). My wife found this crisp and refreshing, but I thought it was a bit dull. I tend more towards a Cali Chardonnay. Would purchase again if I needed multiple bottles at a good price for a party.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
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2002
Forest Glen Zinfandel
USA, California, Sonoma County
Bought this for cooking wine, with the idea that the little bit left could be consumed. Undrinkable!
2002
Ravenswood Zinfandel Lodi
USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi
Bottle needs about 45 minutes to an hour to open up.
Wines tasted in 2006
2003
Covey Run Chardonnay
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Very low oak level (if any). My wife found this crisp and refreshing, but I thought it was a bit dull. I tend more towards a Cali Chardonnay. Would purchase again if I needed multiple bottles at a good price for a party.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 8th
No record of any wines tasted in 2005
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Wines tasted in 2007
2003
Sam Hill Winery Pinot Noir
USA, Oregon, Yamhill County
None of the forest floor that I like, oh well. Good aroma but could not put a finger on what it was. Candied strawberries on the palate. Nice mouthfeel. No tannins to speak of. Not sure how long the second bottle will last.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
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Wines tasted in 2007
2003
Sam Hill Winery Pinot Noir
USA, Oregon, Yamhill County
None of the forest floor that I like, oh well. Good aroma but could not put a finger on what it was. Candied strawberries on the palate. Nice mouthfeel. No tannins to speak of. Not sure how long the second bottle will last.
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Wines Tasted on January 7th
Wines tasted in 2005
2002
Piety Flats Mercantile Red
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Great mid-priced wine. Notes of char, vanilla and cherry. Still fairly oaked, could use a little more bottle time to settle down a bit.
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Chelan Estate Chardonnay/Viognier
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Refreshing. Enjoyable. Better a little colder than cellar temperature. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
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2002
Piety Flats Mercantile Red
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley
Great mid-priced wine. Notes of char, vanilla and cherry. Still fairly oaked, could use a little more bottle time to settle down a bit.
Wines tasted in 2006
2004
Chelan Estate Chardonnay/Viognier
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Refreshing. Enjoyable. Better a little colder than cellar temperature. Would purchase again.
No record of any wines tasted in 2007
No record of any wines tasted in 2008
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