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)