Boys and Girls Club OC Wine Festival
Tangent, Sauvignon Blanc, Edna Valley, 2007
Diogenes, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, 2006
75 Wine Co, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, 2006
Ladera, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2006
Justin, Chardonnay, Paso Robles, 2006
Mirasou, Chardonnay, California, 2006
Aquinas, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006
Baileyana, Chardonnay, Grand Firepeak Cuvee, Edna, 2006
Justin, Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, 2006
Alondra, Chardonnay, Mendocino, 2007
Tangent, Ecclestone, Edna Valley, 2007
La Playa, Chardonnay, Colchagua, Chile, 2007
Slingshot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
75 Wine Co., Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, 2005
Ladera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
Justin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2006
Mirasou, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2006
Aquinas, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006
Louis Martini, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2006
Red Rock, Merlot, California, 2006
Benessere, Costa del Sol, Napa, 2004
Mantra, Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, 2005
Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Napa, 2006
Prager, Petite Sirah Port, Lodi, Non Vintage
Palmina, Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara, 2007
Palmina, Rosato, Santa Barbara, 2007
Palmina, Barbera, Santa Barbara, 2006
Palmina, Arneis, Santa Barbara, 2006
Consilience, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2006
Consilience, Petite Sirah, Santa Barbara, 2006
Bridlewood, Syrah, Central Coast, 2006
Baileyana, Syrah, Grand Firepeak Cuvee, Edna, 2006
Whitehaven, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, 2007
La Playa, Sauvignon Blanc, Chile, 2007
La Playa, Merlot, Chile, 2006
La Playa, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2006
Martin Codax, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2006
Rojo Mojo, Shiraz, La Mancha, Spain, 2006
El Burro, ‘Kickass’ Garnacha, Navarra, Spain, 2006
Pico Madama, Monastrell/Petit Verdot, Jumilla, Spain, 2004
Gulfi, Rossojbleo, Nero d'Avola, Sicila, 2006
Farnetella, Tuscany, Italy, 2005
Castello di Farnetella, Chianti, Colli Senesi, 2005
Farnese, Sangiovese, Italy, 2006
ZaZa, Garnacha Rose, Borja, Spain, 2007
Domaine Hourchart, Rose, France, 2007
Domaine de Mourchon, Rose, France, 2007
La Playa, Cabernet Sauvignon Rose, Chile, 2006
Ramos Pinto, Adriano Blanco, Portugal, 2006
Ramos Pinto, Adriano Red, Portugal, 2006
Domaine de Mourchon, Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge, France 2006
Delas, Merlot, Vin de Pays, France, 2006
Domaine Wardy, Shiraz, Lebenon, 2005
Farnese, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy, 2005
Zonin, Chianti, Italy, 2006
Protocolo, Tempranillo, Spain, 2006
Ariel, Blanc, California
Ariel, Rouge, California
Ariel, Merlot, California
J. Lohr, Riesling, California, 2006
J. Lohr, Valdeguie, California, 2006
J. Lohr, Syrah, Central Coast, 2005
J. Lohr, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2005
Bogle, Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2006
ZD, Chardonnay, California, 2006
Aquinas, Pinot Noir, Napa, 2006
Mirasou, Merlot, California, 2006
Roundhill, Chardonnay, California, 2006
Tiera, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 2006
Werner, Riesling Spatlese, Mosel, Germany, 2006
Guigal, Tavel Rosé, France, 2004
Domaine Dinjac, Peljesac, Croatia, 2006
J.Heinrich, Blaufrankish, Austria, 2006
L & L, ‘Goodchild’ Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 2006
L & L, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 2006
L & L, Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Valley View’, Santa Barbara, 2005
L & L, Petite Sirah, Santa Barbara, 2005
King, Chardonnay, Monterey, 2006
King, Viognier, Lodi, 2007
King, Merlot, Solano, 2007
King, Cabernet Franc, Central Coast, 2005
Hope, Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2006
Hope, Chardonnay, California, 2006
Hope, Merlot, California, 2006
Hope, Zinfandel, California, 2006
Las Olas, Chardonnay, California, 2006
Las Olas, Merlot, California, 2006
Las Olas, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2006
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 27th, 2008
-Gobelsberg, Riesling Kabinett, Austria, 2007
-Codax, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2007
-King, Syrah, Solano, California, 2007
-Zonin, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, 2006
-Bridesmaid, Red Wine, Napa, 2004
-Codax, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2007
-King, Syrah, Solano, California, 2007
-Zonin, Nero d'Avola, Sicily, 2006
-Bridesmaid, Red Wine, Napa, 2004
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
-Pare Guar Diola, Floresta, Spain, 2007
-Sete Cepas, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2007
-L'Alleu, Montsant, 2004
-Sere, Montasant, 2006
-Clua, Terra Alta, Spain, 2006
-Agrapart, Les Demoiselles, Rose, NV
-Agrapart, B de B, Mineral, 2002
-Agrapart, Les 7 Crus, B de B, NV
-Agrapart, L'Avizoise, B de B, 2002
-R.H. Coutier, Grand Cru, Champagne, NV
-Chidaine, Rose Touranine, NV
-Weinrieder, Gruner Veltliner, Late Harvest, Austria, 2006
-Portuguese White
-S.C. Pannel, Sauvignon Blanc, McLaren Vale, 2006
-Quintas des Roques, Tinto Rouge, Dao, 2005
-Quarterback Red, McLaren Vale, 2005
-Mr. Riggs, Shiraz, AU, 2005
-Mr. Riggs, Shiraz/Viognier, AU, 2005
-Kopke, 10 year Tawny Port
-Kopke, 20 year Tawny Port
-Sete Cepas, Albarino, Rias Biaxas, Spain, 2007
-L'Alleu, Montsant, 2004
-Sere, Montasant, 2006
-Clua, Terra Alta, Spain, 2006
-Agrapart, Les Demoiselles, Rose, NV
-Agrapart, B de B, Mineral, 2002
-Agrapart, Les 7 Crus, B de B, NV
-Agrapart, L'Avizoise, B de B, 2002
-R.H. Coutier, Grand Cru, Champagne, NV
-Chidaine, Rose Touranine, NV
-Weinrieder, Gruner Veltliner, Late Harvest, Austria, 2006
-Portuguese White
-S.C. Pannel, Sauvignon Blanc, McLaren Vale, 2006
-Quintas des Roques, Tinto Rouge, Dao, 2005
-Quarterback Red, McLaren Vale, 2005
-Mr. Riggs, Shiraz, AU, 2005
-Mr. Riggs, Shiraz/Viognier, AU, 2005
-Kopke, 10 year Tawny Port
-Kopke, 20 year Tawny Port
Monday, September 23rd, 2008
-Harlan Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1998
-Staglin, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, Napa, 1999
-Staglin, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, Napa, 1999
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
-Hill Family, Chardonnay, Carly's Cuvee, Napa, 2006
-Acacia, Pinot Noit, Lone Tree Vineyard, 2006
-Cade, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (Very good. Dense and fine grainy tannin.)
-Lindstrom, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap District, 2005 (This was another superstar from Celia Masyczek. I hate to jump on her bandwagon, but each time I have her wines, they are very unique, pure and just in a class all their own. Her wines encompass all the beauty that other high-end and Cult Napa Cabs have, but they also have an additional "wow" factor. Supremely plush, supremely rich, deep, complex, very pure. Not quite as perfect as Corra, but still a pretty impresive showing. Get some!)
-Acacia, Pinot Noit, Lone Tree Vineyard, 2006
-Cade, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (Very good. Dense and fine grainy tannin.)
-Lindstrom, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag's Leap District, 2005 (This was another superstar from Celia Masyczek. I hate to jump on her bandwagon, but each time I have her wines, they are very unique, pure and just in a class all their own. Her wines encompass all the beauty that other high-end and Cult Napa Cabs have, but they also have an additional "wow" factor. Supremely plush, supremely rich, deep, complex, very pure. Not quite as perfect as Corra, but still a pretty impresive showing. Get some!)
Friday, September 20th, 2008
Chuck Norris Wines
-La Forge Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Languedoc, France, 2006
-Chateau Courlat, Cuvee Jean Baptiste, Lussac-St. Emillion, France, 2005
-Chateau Mourgues du Gres, Galets Rouge, Nimes, 2006
-Kenneth Crawford, Syrah 'Four Play', Santa Barbara, 2005
-Bogle, Phantom, California, 2005
-Sloan, Asterisk, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa, 2003 (This wine was absolutely shut-down. No flash at all. No aroma at all. I'm not sure what to think of this wine.)
-Shelter, Headwater, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (Very good. Consistently over delivers)
-Blackjack, Harmonie, Santa Barbara, 2003 (This was surprisingly good. Plenty of depth, length, fully ripe. Excellent.)
-La Forge Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Languedoc, France, 2006
-Chateau Courlat, Cuvee Jean Baptiste, Lussac-St. Emillion, France, 2005
-Chateau Mourgues du Gres, Galets Rouge, Nimes, 2006
-Kenneth Crawford, Syrah 'Four Play', Santa Barbara, 2005
-Bogle, Phantom, California, 2005
-Sloan, Asterisk, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa, 2003 (This wine was absolutely shut-down. No flash at all. No aroma at all. I'm not sure what to think of this wine.)
-Shelter, Headwater, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (Very good. Consistently over delivers)
-Blackjack, Harmonie, Santa Barbara, 2003 (This was surprisingly good. Plenty of depth, length, fully ripe. Excellent.)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
-Vrtlunsko, Posip (grape name), Kara, Korcula (Region), 2005 (excellent)
-Gue Rilla, Pinela, Slovenia, 2006 (Interesting but not particulary tasty)
-Sommer, Gruner Veltliner, Burgenland, 2006 (Excellent, richer and great)
-Kaesler, Avignon, Barossa, 2006 (Excellent, concentrated, deep, not overly ripe)
-Kaesler, Stonehorse, GSM, Barossa, 2006 (Good but not unique)
-Kaesler, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, 2006 (Ripe, Opulent, not my style but not bad)
-Glaetzer, Wallace, Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa, 2006 (good but tired. It's been open 3 days)
-Z-Mor, Gewurztraminer, Russian River, 2006 (Excellent. Better than a Zind-Humbrecht I had recently)
-Z-Mor, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2006 (Odd, sugary aromas on the nose, like candied apple, but more than is normally exhibited from this region. Not sure what the character was that I smelled. It was light and thin, and overall lacking complexity.)
-Bucklin, Old Ranch Zinfandel, Bambino, Sonoma, 2006 (This was good. It had 10% Alicante Bouchet which was indentifiable to me in a cotton-mouth type of drying tannin, not a gripping abrasive tannin.)
-Covenant, Red C, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006 (Not great)
-Nadeau, Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, 2005 (Really ripe, but pretty darn good)
-Dominique Piron, Beaujolais Village, 2006 (corked)
-Chateau Puligny Montrachet, Monthelie, 2006 (excellent)
-Chateau La Canorgue, Luberon, France, 2005 (Very good)
-Goiset, Sauvignon, Saint-Bris, Burgundy, 2007 (excellent, tons of minerality)
-Terry Hogue, Grenache Syrah, Paso Robles, 2004 (excellent, smelled like Alban Syrah)
-Benesseree, Sangiovese, Napa, 2004 (also excellent)
-Gue Rilla, Pinela, Slovenia, 2006 (Interesting but not particulary tasty)
-Sommer, Gruner Veltliner, Burgenland, 2006 (Excellent, richer and great)
-Kaesler, Avignon, Barossa, 2006 (Excellent, concentrated, deep, not overly ripe)
-Kaesler, Stonehorse, GSM, Barossa, 2006 (Good but not unique)
-Kaesler, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa, 2006 (Ripe, Opulent, not my style but not bad)
-Glaetzer, Wallace, Shiraz/Grenache, Barossa, 2006 (good but tired. It's been open 3 days)
-Z-Mor, Gewurztraminer, Russian River, 2006 (Excellent. Better than a Zind-Humbrecht I had recently)
-Z-Mor, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2006 (Odd, sugary aromas on the nose, like candied apple, but more than is normally exhibited from this region. Not sure what the character was that I smelled. It was light and thin, and overall lacking complexity.)
-Bucklin, Old Ranch Zinfandel, Bambino, Sonoma, 2006 (This was good. It had 10% Alicante Bouchet which was indentifiable to me in a cotton-mouth type of drying tannin, not a gripping abrasive tannin.)
-Covenant, Red C, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006 (Not great)
-Nadeau, Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, 2005 (Really ripe, but pretty darn good)
-Dominique Piron, Beaujolais Village, 2006 (corked)
-Chateau Puligny Montrachet, Monthelie, 2006 (excellent)
-Chateau La Canorgue, Luberon, France, 2005 (Very good)
-Goiset, Sauvignon, Saint-Bris, Burgundy, 2007 (excellent, tons of minerality)
-Terry Hogue, Grenache Syrah, Paso Robles, 2004 (excellent, smelled like Alban Syrah)
-Benesseree, Sangiovese, Napa, 2004 (also excellent)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Ovid and Duckhorn
-Ovid, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 $175
(Not sure what think. The wine was good, but not the best Cabernet I've had. It is a new "Cult" project but I'm not convinced it is as good as the other Cult Cab's on the market. It did not compete with the Hundred Acre on Friday evening, not the Harlan from the week before. This is only my preliminary opinion and I'll gladly retaste and re-evaluate my opinion in the near future. I did like the wine and I will buy it, but I'll need to be reassured before purchasing future vintages. )
Duckhorn Vineyards Tasting
All these wines sucked. There was not a "great" wine in the line-up. Some were overripe and remindful of Paso Robles Cabernet. Of all the wines, the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir's were the best, but still overpriced. While the wine always sells itself, I know feel morally conflicted about selling them.
-Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007
-Duckhorn, Pinot Noir 'Migration', Anderson Valley, 2006
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Three Palms, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Estate Grown, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Red Wine, Howell Mtn, 2004
-Decoy, Red Wine, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, 2005
-Paraduxx, Red Wine, Napa, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Confluence Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monitor Ledge Vineyard, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Patzimaro Vineyard, 2005
This was a sad tasting.
-Ovid, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 $175
(Not sure what think. The wine was good, but not the best Cabernet I've had. It is a new "Cult" project but I'm not convinced it is as good as the other Cult Cab's on the market. It did not compete with the Hundred Acre on Friday evening, not the Harlan from the week before. This is only my preliminary opinion and I'll gladly retaste and re-evaluate my opinion in the near future. I did like the wine and I will buy it, but I'll need to be reassured before purchasing future vintages. )
Duckhorn Vineyards Tasting
All these wines sucked. There was not a "great" wine in the line-up. Some were overripe and remindful of Paso Robles Cabernet. Of all the wines, the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir's were the best, but still overpriced. While the wine always sells itself, I know feel morally conflicted about selling them.
-Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007
-Duckhorn, Pinot Noir 'Migration', Anderson Valley, 2006
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Three Palms, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Estate Grown, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Red Wine, Howell Mtn, 2004
-Decoy, Red Wine, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, 2005
-Paraduxx, Red Wine, Napa, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Confluence Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monitor Ledge Vineyard, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Patzimaro Vineyard, 2005
This was a sad tasting.
Sunday, September 15th, 2008
Gibbeses . . .eses
-Dom Perignon, Champagne, 1990 (magnum) (This was excellent out of the proper stemware, but my stem sucked. It was thick and clunky. The wine was flat and not very good. I was sad.)
-Fiddlehead Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez, 2006
-Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, The Bohan Dillon, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (Surprisingly great. Thoroughly enjoyable. Better than I remember.)
-Rivers Marie, Pinot Noir, Occidental Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (This lived up to it's potential, but I wish I hadn't opened it. I won't open another until 2010.)
-Owen Roe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washintgon, 2005 (also very good, but a little bit light.)
-Dom Perignon, Champagne, 1990 (magnum) (This was excellent out of the proper stemware, but my stem sucked. It was thick and clunky. The wine was flat and not very good. I was sad.)
-Fiddlehead Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez, 2006
-Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, The Bohan Dillon, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (Surprisingly great. Thoroughly enjoyable. Better than I remember.)
-Rivers Marie, Pinot Noir, Occidental Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2006 (This lived up to it's potential, but I wish I hadn't opened it. I won't open another until 2010.)
-Owen Roe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washintgon, 2005 (also very good, but a little bit light.)
Friday, September 13th, 2008
A Big Night
-Hundred Acre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kayli Morgan Vineyard, 2004 (This bottle was dissapointing. It was very good, but not phenomenal. The one redeeming quality, for the price, is that was unique. It had a Bordeaux-ness to it and after a day or two, I read Parker's notes, who likened it to Pomerol producers Le Pin and Petrus. I don't have much experience with any of those producers, but the bottling was very good and unique. Not good enough to buy it again at $200+ a bottle, but I'm glad that I do own some a couple of bottles to drink over the years.)
-Chateau Monbouquet, Saint-Emilion, 2005 (This was phenomenal! It blew away the Hundred Acre Cab, and it is 1/3 the price. It smelled of coffee and dark chocolate. While I loved it, I won't be opening another bottle for 10 years. It's going to be a highlight wine of the vintage, if it isn't already.)
-Te Awa, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2006
-Domaine de Mourchon, Cotes du Rhone Rose, 2007
-Eradus, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006
-Te Awa, Merlot, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2004
-Vina Gormaz, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2006
-Gina, Merlot, California, 2005
-Gina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2005
-Hundred Acre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kayli Morgan Vineyard, 2004 (This bottle was dissapointing. It was very good, but not phenomenal. The one redeeming quality, for the price, is that was unique. It had a Bordeaux-ness to it and after a day or two, I read Parker's notes, who likened it to Pomerol producers Le Pin and Petrus. I don't have much experience with any of those producers, but the bottling was very good and unique. Not good enough to buy it again at $200+ a bottle, but I'm glad that I do own some a couple of bottles to drink over the years.)
-Chateau Monbouquet, Saint-Emilion, 2005 (This was phenomenal! It blew away the Hundred Acre Cab, and it is 1/3 the price. It smelled of coffee and dark chocolate. While I loved it, I won't be opening another bottle for 10 years. It's going to be a highlight wine of the vintage, if it isn't already.)
-Te Awa, Sauvignon Blanc, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2006
-Domaine de Mourchon, Cotes du Rhone Rose, 2007
-Eradus, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006
-Te Awa, Merlot, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, 2004
-Vina Gormaz, Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, Spain, 2006
-Gina, Merlot, California, 2005
-Gina, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 2005
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Domaine de Mourchon, Cotes du Rhone, 2005
Quinta dos Rouques, Tinto, Dao, 2003
I know that there were about 5 other wines this night that I didn't write down, but we did taste this night.
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection, 2002
Chasseur, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2006
Fisticuffs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
Esca, Zinfandel, Napa, 2005
Quinta dos Rouques, Tinto, Dao, 2003
I know that there were about 5 other wines this night that I didn't write down, but we did taste this night.
Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection, 2002
Chasseur, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2006
Fisticuffs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
Esca, Zinfandel, Napa, 2005
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Mixed Wines
-Famega, Vinho Branco, Portugal, 2007
-Hacienda Don Ramon, Rioja, 2006
-Torremayor, Tempranillo, Ribera del Guadiana, 2004
-Pago Florentino, La Mancha, 2005
-Arzuaga, Ribera del Duero, 2005
-Finca Abril, Rapsodia, Malbec, 2005
-Reverdy, Sancerre, 2007
-Servin, Chablis, Cuvecles Pargues, 2006
-JC Cellars, The First Date, California, 2006
-JC Cellars, Zinfandel, Arrowhead Mtn, Sonoma, 2005
-White Cottage, Risa, Napa, 2004
-Gridley, Cabernet Franc, Napa, 2005
-Famega, Vinho Branco, Portugal, 2007
-Hacienda Don Ramon, Rioja, 2006
-Torremayor, Tempranillo, Ribera del Guadiana, 2004
-Pago Florentino, La Mancha, 2005
-Arzuaga, Ribera del Duero, 2005
-Finca Abril, Rapsodia, Malbec, 2005
-Reverdy, Sancerre, 2007
-Servin, Chablis, Cuvecles Pargues, 2006
-JC Cellars, The First Date, California, 2006
-JC Cellars, Zinfandel, Arrowhead Mtn, Sonoma, 2005
-White Cottage, Risa, Napa, 2004
-Gridley, Cabernet Franc, Napa, 2005
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
-Crocker & Starr, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007 (Good)
-Whitehall Lane, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007 (Good)
-Harlan, The Maiden, Napa, 2000 (Excellent. Lighter than expected. Cedar box and graphite character, almost reminescent of 2003 Left Bank Bordeaux.)
-Harlan Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2001 (It lived up to the hype. Super opulent and plush, but layered and velvety. Tremendous length. You can almost overlook it's greatness, that is until you taste another wine and realize how much better the Harlan is.)
-Dalle Valle, Maya, Napa, 1998 (This bottle was flawed. It wasn't corked, but it had a weird slight fizz and just felt disjointed)
-Alban, Syrah 'Lorraine', Edna Valley, 2003 (This was the 2nd best bottle of the night, after the Harlan. It was a spicier, racy style, and a little more fun to drink. Certainly didn't have the refinement of the Harlan, but offered a great, unique experiance.)
-Pali, Pinot Noir, Turner Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2006 (very good)
-Whitehall Lane, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007 (Good)
-Harlan, The Maiden, Napa, 2000 (Excellent. Lighter than expected. Cedar box and graphite character, almost reminescent of 2003 Left Bank Bordeaux.)
-Harlan Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2001 (It lived up to the hype. Super opulent and plush, but layered and velvety. Tremendous length. You can almost overlook it's greatness, that is until you taste another wine and realize how much better the Harlan is.)
-Dalle Valle, Maya, Napa, 1998 (This bottle was flawed. It wasn't corked, but it had a weird slight fizz and just felt disjointed)
-Alban, Syrah 'Lorraine', Edna Valley, 2003 (This was the 2nd best bottle of the night, after the Harlan. It was a spicier, racy style, and a little more fun to drink. Certainly didn't have the refinement of the Harlan, but offered a great, unique experiance.)
-Pali, Pinot Noir, Turner Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills, 2006 (very good)
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
Weinrieder, Gruner Veltliner, Weinviertel, Austria, 2007
Bridesmaid, Proprietary White, Napa, 2006
J.Heinrich, Blaufrankisch, Austria, 2006
Siete 7, Navarra, Spain, 2007
J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2006
Bridesmaid, Proprietary White, Napa, 2006
J.Heinrich, Blaufrankisch, Austria, 2006
Siete 7, Navarra, Spain, 2007
J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2006
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Diogenes, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, 2006
Bridesmaid, Proprietary White, Napa, 2006
Rockledge, Primitivo, St. Helena, 2006
Ridge, Three Valleys, Sonoma, 2006
J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2006
Kamen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2005
D.R. Stephens, DR II, Napa, 2005
Bridesmaid, Proprietary White, Napa, 2006
Rockledge, Primitivo, St. Helena, 2006
Ridge, Three Valleys, Sonoma, 2006
J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2006
Kamen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2005
D.R. Stephens, DR II, Napa, 2005
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
San Marcos Creek Winery
-Zinfandel
-Petite Sirah
-Nebbiolo
-Syrah
-Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
-Epiphany
-Zinfandel
-Petite Sirah
-Nebbiolo
-Syrah
-Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
-Epiphany
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
-Domaine de Solitude, Cotes du Rhone Rose, France, 2007
-Maison Champy, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2006
-Maison Champy, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2006
-Domaine de Solitude, Cotes du Rhone, 2005
-J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, Mon Coeur, 2006
-Maison Champy, Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2006
-Maison Champy, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, 2006
-Domaine de Solitude, Cotes du Rhone, 2005
-J.L. Chave, Cotes du Rhone, Mon Coeur, 2006
Monday, September 1st, 2008
Labor Day
Palate Builders, Biodynamics vs. Organics vs. Conventional Farming
-Domaine Ostertag, Pinot Noir 'Fronholz', Alsace, France, 2006
-Robert Sinsky, Aries, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006
-Chesebro, Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco, 2006
-Copain, Pinot Noir, Cerise Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2006
-Bonny Doon, Albarino, Monterey, 2006
-Zind-Humbrecht, Gewurztraminer, Alsace, 2005
-Frey, Zinfandel, Mendocino, 2006
-Batic, Cabernet Franc, Vipava, Slovenia, 2006
-Jim Barry, Cabernet Sauvignon, The Cover Drive, Australia, 2006
-Owen Roe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA, 2006
Palate Builders, Biodynamics vs. Organics vs. Conventional Farming
-Domaine Ostertag, Pinot Noir 'Fronholz', Alsace, France, 2006
-Robert Sinsky, Aries, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006
-Chesebro, Pinot Noir, Arroyo Seco, 2006
-Copain, Pinot Noir, Cerise Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2006
-Bonny Doon, Albarino, Monterey, 2006
-Zind-Humbrecht, Gewurztraminer, Alsace, 2005
-Frey, Zinfandel, Mendocino, 2006
-Batic, Cabernet Franc, Vipava, Slovenia, 2006
-Jim Barry, Cabernet Sauvignon, The Cover Drive, Australia, 2006
-Owen Roe, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA, 2006
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
8 Year Anniversary @ A.O.C.
Just 1 glass
-Didier Dagueneau, Silex, Pouilly Fume, France, 2004 (it was good, but probably in a little bit of a dumb phase. Not as concentrated as when it is fresh, but not as layered and deep as when it is aged)
Just 1 glass
-Didier Dagueneau, Silex, Pouilly Fume, France, 2004 (it was good, but probably in a little bit of a dumb phase. Not as concentrated as when it is fresh, but not as layered and deep as when it is aged)
Friday, August 29th, 2008
-Blackjack, Chardonnay '21', Santa Barbara, 2006
-Beckman, Grenache Rose, Purisima Mtn. Santa Ynez, 2006
-Beneseree, Costa del Sol, Napa, 2004
-Edmunds St. John, Rocks and Gravel, California, 2005
-Cuvelier Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, 2005
-Beckman, Grenache Rose, Purisima Mtn. Santa Ynez, 2006
-Beneseree, Costa del Sol, Napa, 2004
-Edmunds St. John, Rocks and Gravel, California, 2005
-Cuvelier Los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina, 2005
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Hudson, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2006
Frank Family, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006
Kamen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2005
Frank Family, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006
Kamen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2005
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