Last night:
2008 Petrolo Torrione
2004 Le Petit Cheval
1996 Leoville Barton

2009 Anthill-Comptche Ridge Pinot

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Originally posted by Wine Canuck:

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NON-BLIND
2000 Chateau du Tetre Margaux

BLIND
2006 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

How did these show?

The '00 du Tetre was one of my three non-blind WOTN - an awesome mix of peppercorn, and silky plum, chocolate, raspberry. Very classy, and still young.

The '06 SHL was closed up at first, but improved as the night went on. Sappy red fruit, good, but not amazing.

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Originally posted by Bruce Hayes:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by BRR:
2007 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval
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Would like to hear your thoughts on this.

This was the very first blind wine tasted, and it could've used more time. Stiff tannins, chalky cherry notes, herb notes, raspberry. I rated it a 90, but it's too young IMO.

2011 Bouchard Pere et Fils Chevalier Montrachet.

2010 Rudius Grenache

2010 Novy Family Wines Pinot Noir Blanc de Noir.

2008 Dacalier De La Terre

2009 Moillard Les Greves

1997 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vine Reserve.

Offline with xhoser and JAR

2002 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
2006 Littorai Pinot Noir (don't remember vineyard)
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (Grand Cru)
1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet
2006 Chateau Myrat

2008 Pisoni Pinot Noir Estate

2009 Château Fougas Maldoror Côtes-de-Bourg

Bold / smokey / oaky / dark fruity kind of Bordeaux. I am really a left bank type of guy...

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Originally posted by NolanE:
Offline with xhoser and JAR

2002 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
2006 Littorai Pinot Noir (don't remember vineyard)
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (Grand Cru)
1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet
2006 Chateau Myrat

Did the Pontet show Bordeaux-style potential?

Okay, Vino Bevo. I understand we killed four bottles of wine Monday night together.

Are you going to post the four said bottles along with the glass of primer wine beforehand, or are you simply going to blow into Bevo's ear?

2002 Chateau d'Armailhac

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Originally posted by mangiare:

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Originally posted by NolanE:
Offline with xhoser and JAR

2002 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
2006 Littorai Pinot Noir (don't remember vineyard)
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (Grand Cru)
1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet
2006 Chateau Myrat

Did the Pontet show Bordeaux-style potential?

It was a whole lot more open than I expected, but I'm no Bordeaux expert. We barely drank 1/4 of the bottle and JAR planned to follow it over several days. He can chime in.

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Originally posted by NolanE:
Offline with xhoser and JAR

2002 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
2006 Littorai Pinot Noir (don't remember vineyard)
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (Grand Cru)
1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet
2006 Chateau Myrat

how were the Littorai's showing?

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Originally posted by GlennK:

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Originally posted by NolanE:
Offline with xhoser and JAR

2002 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
2006 Littorai Pinot Noir (don't remember vineyard)
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (Grand Cru)
1991 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
1993 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chateau Pontet-Canet
2006 Chateau Myrat

how were the Littorai's showing?

I think the Pinot (Roman Vineyard) needs more time. The chard was fine but I think my preference is for a younger, crisper style. I am going to hold my other 06 pinots for a few another 3-5 years before checking back in.

2009 Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cuvee Sabrine
2006 Chateau Guiraud Sauternes

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Okay, Vino Bevo. I understand we killed four bottles of wine Monday night together.

Are you going to post the four said bottles along with the glass of primer wine beforehand, or are you simply going to blow into Bevo's ear?

It was an odd night because the white and champagne were ordered before I arrived, and by the time the Priorat showed up as a suggestion I was enjoying the conversation so much I failed to note the label. Sad, because I thought it was excellent. The Le Volte is the only bottle I'm sure of.

Saying that makes it sound like the wits were gone, but this wasnt the case. Again, it was "odd" because for some reason I didn't pay close attention!

It was, however, a great night!

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2009 Dusky Goose Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

2010 Georges Dubœuf Fleurie - nothing to write home about, but it paired fairly well with a red wine braised pork chop.

Tonight, my last bottle of '97 Tignanello and a Paul Hobbs 2010 Chardonnay

For valentine's dinner with neighbors:

J 20 sparkling
2006 Turley Cedarman - best wine I have had year to date