Monday, February 2nd, 2009

I drank a lot of wine this night, but didn't take notes on anything and the night was such a flurry that I don't really even remember much of the wine. All it was very enjoyable though.

-Rivers Marie, Pinot Noir, Summa Vineyard, 2004
-Abreu, Cabernet Sauvignon, Madrona Ranch, 1989
-Kosta Browne, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2006
-Ambullneo, Mastiff, 2003
-Amon Ra, Shiraz, Barossa, 2007
-White Rock, Claret, Napa, 1999
-Xtant, Red, Napa, 200?
-Justin, Justification, Paso Robles, 2006
-Bacio Divino, Cabernet Blend, To Kalon Vineyard, 1999

The highlights were the Amon Ra and the White Rock

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

White Rock and Etude

-White Rock, Chardonnay, Napa, 2006 (very clean, pure style with a lot of ageability)
-White Rock, Laureate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (Excellent, supple, soft, silky wine. Liked it a lot)

-Etude, Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2007 (alright)
-Etude, Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2007 (very good)
-Etude, Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006 (excellent, very well balanced, refined and ageable)
-Etude, Estate Merlot, Carneros, 2005 (very good, but hollow mid-palate)
-Etude, Fortitude, Frediani Field Blend, 2005 (awesome little Charbono blend)
-Etude, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 (excellent, opulent, precise wine)

-Copain, Rousanne, James Berry, Paso Robles, 2006 (so freaking good!)
-Dierberg, Pinot Noir, Steven, Santa Maria, 2005 (excellent)
-Audelssa, Summit, Sonoma Mtn, 2005 (very good)
-Luchador, Shiraz, South Australia, 2006 (great)
-Chirs Ringland, Shiraz, Barossa, 2006 (awesome)