Verkostungsnotiz Mai 2005:
Zwischendurch
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2001 Quinta do Crasto, Vinha
Maria Teresa, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 96 |
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2001
Quinta do Crasto, Vinha Maria Teresa (single vineyard), Douro Tinto, Portugal:
Very brilliant medium purple, dense tears, tints the glass, bit of floating
fine sediment. Decent but intense and slightly tartish fruit in the nose,
smooth, cool, silky, hint of lime. Medium to full body with everything here:
clean fruit, sound acidity, soft persistent tannins. First a bit oaky but
this goes away with time, very balanced with a soft tartish touch, hint of
finesse. Very long finish, aftertaste according to taste. Great wine. What is
missing to perfect: The oaky touch in the start and the slightly tartish note
- both things should evolve nicely over time. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14
for bouquet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96. Not blind.
Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Vinum Syrah glass |
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2001 Bowen, Shiraz,
Coonawarra, Australia: 92 |
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2001
Bowen, Shiraz, Coonawarra, Australia: Light purple, brilliant, very dense
tears. Bit of barnyard, dark furry moss, ascending alcohol. Medium to medium full
body, nice clean dark fruit, not overextracted, soft velvety tannins and nice
fruity acidity, touch of alcohol but not hot, black pepper. Medium to long
finish, slightly coarse tannins, bit hot but not offending. Rather nice for
an Australian Syrah. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste
+ 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. Decanted shortly before
tasting. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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2002 Winkler-Hermaden, Olivin, Süd-Oststeiermark, Austria:
91 |
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2002
Winkler-Hermaden, Olivin (Zweigelt), Süd-Oststeiermark, Austria: Medium ruby,
bright, fat tears. Some red fruit and hint of elderberry in the nose. Medium
body, first impression a bit thin in the middle but then rather firm, fresh
fruit for a Zweigelt, good acidity, fine tannins, good balance. Medium to
long finish, persistent tannins. Had to try this again and found my good
impression from the first bottle confirmed. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for
bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Not
decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass |
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1990 Altare, Vigneto Arborina,
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: 93 |
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1990
Altare, Vigneto Arborina, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy: Bright medium garnet, fine
tears, some sediment. Sweet smell of flowers and emulsion paint in the nose,
mineral, earthy. Medium body, fine velvety tannins, sweet fruit with a hint
of acidity, very well balanced. Fine velvety finish, long. Score: 50 + 4 for
optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.
Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. ISO tasting glass. Bottle count
reduced by one. |
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1990 Bosquet des Papes,
Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France: 91 |
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1990 Bosquet
des Papes, Chateauneuf du Pape rouge, Rhone, France: Dark dusty garnet (bad
decanting job), brick note, very dense tears, floating sediment. Very mature nose, kitchen spices, complex. Medium to
medium full body, mature dark fruit, soft acidity and silky tannins well
balanced, slightly hot. Long aftertaste, soft acidity and sweet silky tannins
in the end, slightly hot. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for
taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before
tasting. Riedel Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1998 Chateau du Cèdre, Le
Cèdre, Cahors, Sud-Ouest, France: 90 |
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1998
Chateau du Cèdre, Le Cèdre, Cahors, Sud-Ouest, France: Transparent dark ruby,
good tears, some floating sediment. Dark
berries, alcohol, hint of cement, rooty earth in the nose. Medium to medium
full body, dark fruit, intense velvety tannins, good acidity behind, bit
sauvage. Very long finish, tannins mouth impregnating. Score: 50 + 4 for
optic + 12 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90.
Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel
Vinum Burgundy glass. Bottle
count reduced by one |
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1994 Leoville Barton, St.
Julien, Bordeaux, France: 91 |
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1994
Leoville Barton, St. Julien, Bordeaux, France: Dark ruby, dense tears. Ripe
velvety dark fruit. Medium body, mature dark fruit, good acidity, fine
tannins, well balanced. Nice finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet
+ 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. From memory.
Not decanted. Generic red wine glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1990 Guigal, Hermitage
Rouge, Rhone, France: 92 |
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1990
Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France: Medium ruby, dense tears, strong
sediment. Pure dark fruity nose. Medium body, solid acidity, mature dark fruit, nice
tannins, well balanced, quite some power. Long finish, soft tannins. Score:
50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total
score of 92. Not blind. From memory. Not decanted. Generic red wine glass.
Bottle count reduced by one |
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2001 Velic, Moric, Alte Reben, Blaufränkisch,
Plateau Lutzmannsburg, Burgenland, Austria: 91 |
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2001
Velic, Moric, Alte Reben, Blaufränkisch, Plateau Lutzmannsburg, Burgenland,
Austria: Medium ruby, fat tears, brilliant, no sediment. Velvety nose, some
fruit, vanilla, new oak. Medium
body, red and dark berries, good acidity, fine grained tannins, well
balanced, good grip. Long finish, persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic
+ 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not
blind. From memory. Not decanted. Eisch red wine glass |
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2002 Velic, Lutzmannsburger, Blaufränkisch,
Burgenland, Austria: 89 |
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2002
Velic, Lutzmannsburger, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: Medium ruby, fat
tears, brilliant, no sediment. Velvety nose, some fresh fruit. Medium body,
red and dark berries, fruit a bit prominent, good acidity, soft tannins, well
balanced. Medium finish, soft tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for
bouquet + 16 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 89. Not blind. From
memory. Not decanted. Eisch red wine glass |
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1999 Kerschbaum, Impresario, Mittelburgenland,
Austria: 92 |
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1999 Kerschbaum,
Impresario (BF, ZW, CS), Mittelburgenland, Austria: Medium ruby, clear, fine
tears. Already mature nose. Medium
body, mature fruit, good acidity, very persistent silky tannins, bit austere.
Long finish, austere tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17
for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. From memory. Not
decanted. Eisch red wine glass |
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1999 Heinrich, Terra O. (BF, ZW, CS, PN),
Mittelburgenland, Austria: 90 |
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1999 Heinrich, Terra O.
(BF, ZW, CS, PN), Mittelburgenland, Austria: Dark garnet, clear, nice tears. Soft fruity nose. Medium body, nice fruit, soft acidity,
some tannins. Medium finish, soft tannins. O. stands for oppidorum - means
Burgenland. Is a bit curious because a cuvée with Pinot Noir is a bit unusual
not only for this region - first one ever for me, but nice surprise. Score:
50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 6 for overall = total
score of 90. Not blind. From memory. Not decanted. Eisch red wine glass |
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2001 Quinta do Crasto, Touriga
Nacional, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 93 |
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2001
Quinta do Crasto, Touriga Nacional, Douro Tinto, Portugal: Black purple, very
fat tears, tints the glass. Intense dark fruit in the nose. Full body,
intense and lush dark fruit, intense tannins, solid acidity, well balanced.
Very long finish, persistent smoky tannins. Very powerful Score: 50 + 5 for
optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 93.
Not blind. From Memory. Not decanted. By glass in a restaurant. Wine
preserved by vacu pump. Glass&Co kind of Syrah glass |
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2002 Moreira, Poeira, Douro
Tinto, Portugal: 92 |
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2002
Moreira, Poeira, Douro Tinto, Portugal: Brilliant purple, tints slightly the
glass. Dark fruity nose, spicy notes. Full to medium body, quite some acidity,
good tannins, lush. Long finish, persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic
+ 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not
blind. From Memory. Not decanted. By glass in a restaurant. Wine preserved by
vacu pump. Glass&Co kind of Syrah glass |
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2002 Quinta do Vale Dona
Maria, Douro Tinto, Portugal: 91 |
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2002
Quinta do Vale Dona Maria, Douro Tinto, Portugal: Medium purple, dense tears,
tints slightly the glass. Cool dark nose, soft fruity. Medium to medium full body,
bit on the acidity side, rather soft tannins, well balanced. Medium finish,
not too soft acidity in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for
bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind. From
Memory. Not decanted. By glass in a restaurant. Wine preserved by vacu pump.
Glass&Co kind of Syrah glass |
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2001 Dautel, Spätburgunder, Württemberg, Germany:
90 |
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2001
Ernst Dautel, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Württemberg, Germany: Very light garnet,
no sediment. Soft clean nose. Medium to light body, bit sweet red fruit,
medium acidity, silky persistent tannins, well integrated. Nice finish.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall =
total score of 90. Not blind. From memory. Not decanted. Spiegelau Burgundy
glass |
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2003 Aldinger, Gips, Spätburgunder, Württemberg,
Germany: 90 |
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2003
Gerhard Aldinger, Gips, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Württemberg, Germany: Medium
garnet, no sediment. Slightly austere even a bit earthy nose. Medium body,
good acidity, strong tannins, fruit a bit masked, needs some ageing. Long
finish, bit coarse persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for
bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 90. Not blind. From
memory. Not decanted. Spiegelau Burgundy glass |
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2002 Aldinger, Gips, Samtrot, Württemberg, Germany:
87 |
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2002
Gerhard Aldinger, Gips, Samtrot (mutation of Pinot Meunier), Württemberg, Germany:
Medium ruby. Dark fruity nose. Medium body, dark fruity taste, strong
acidity, velvety tannins tannins. Medium finish. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 12
for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 87. Not blind.
From memory. Not decanted. Generic red wine glass |
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1995 Prieuré De Saint-Jean De
Bébian, Languedoc Rouge, France: 93 |
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1995
Prieuré De Saint-Jean De Bébian, Languedoc (Syrah, Grenache, Mouvèdre),
France: Brilliant dark ruby, dense tears, tints slightly the glass. Soft and cool dark berries in the nose, velvety
young. Full to medium body, nice dark pure fruit, soft velvety tannins, good
acidity, well balanced. Long finish, persistent tannins. Quite some wine.
Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall =
total score of 93. Not blind. Not decanted. Small ISO standard tasting glass.
Bottle count reduced by one |
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1992 Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf
du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 91 |
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1992
Les Cailloux, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Medium to light ruby,
bright, fat tears. Slight barnyard, sweet red and dark berries. Medium to
medium full body, well balanced, soft sweet red fruit, fine acidity, soft
tannins. Medium finish with soft persistent tannins and some fruity acidity.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall =
total score of 91. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Villeroy
& Boche cut lead glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1990 Guigal, Hermitage
Rouge, Rhone, France: 92 |
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1990
Guigal, Hermitage Rouge, Rhone, France: Medium ruby, dense tears, bright.
Dark fruity nose, earthy, trace of brandy. Medium to medium full body, mature
dark fruit, nice tannins, good acidity, well balanced. Long finish, velvety
persistent tannins, soft dark fruit in the aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for
optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92.
Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Vinum Chardonnay glass. Bottle count reduced
by one |
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2000 Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch,
Burgenland, Austria: 93 |
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2000
Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: Dense purple, fat
tears, tints the glass. Massive velvety dark fruit in the nose, hint of volatile
acidity. Medium full to full body, nice soft fruit, good acidity, massive
tannins, in total very well balanced. Long finish, persistent tannins. Score:
50 + 4 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total
score of 93. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah
glass |
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1989 L'Angelus, St. Emilion,
Bordeaux, France: 93 |
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1989
L'Angelus, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Ruby with black core. Nose rather closed
and complex, slightly vegetal note, Kirsch, hint of roses, mushrooms, cedar.
Full to medium full body, concentrated liquorice, massive tannins, acidity
hidden. Long finish, slightly bitter. Despite extended decanting bit austere,
room for further development. Extended decanting recommended. Score: 50 + 4
for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of
93. Not blind. Decanted 4 hours before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass. |
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1988 Ausone, St Emilion,
Bordeaux, France: 91 |
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1988
Ausone, St Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Dark ruby, fat tears. Very expressive
cassis nose. Medium full body, lush but nicely balanced fruit, good acidity
and fine tannins, soft. Medium finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 13 for
bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. Not blind.
Decanted 2 hours before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass |
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1985 Canon, St Emilion,
Bordeaux, France: 88 |
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1985
Canon, St Emilion, Bordeaux, France: Medium ruby, nice tears. Cool and austere
nose. Medium body, rather spiky red fruit, some acidity, soft tannins. Medium
finish. Not convincing. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 12 for bouquet + 16 for
taste + 6 for overall = total score of 88. Not blind. Decanted 4 hours before
tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass |
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1990 Certan de May,
Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: 89 |
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1990
Certan de May, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: Slightly tired ruby, nice tears.
Soft cool nose with hint of cedar. Medium body, nice soft fruit, well balanced
acidity and tannins. Medium soft finish. Nose and taste develops downwards
over time in the glass. Drink fast Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet +
17 for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 89. Not blind. Decanted 1/2
hour before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass |
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1992 Albert Morot, Beaune
Cents Vignes, Beaune, Burgundy, France: 90 |
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1992
Albert Morot, Beaune Cents Vignes, Beaune, Burgundy, France: Nice light
garnet, bright, fine tears. Soft and decent barnyard in the nose, nice Pinot Noir
typicity. Medium to light body, clean mature red fruit, soft acidity, fine
tannins. Medium finish, soft fruity tannins. Very versatile with food, stands
up even to Chambertin cheese. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 17
for taste + 6 for overall = total score of 90. From memory. Not blind. Not
decanted shortly before tasting. Riedel Burgundy glass |
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1980 Armand Rousseau, Gevrey
Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France: 91 |
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1980 Armand
Rousseau, Gevrey Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France: Very light
garnet, nice tears. Very nice expressive mature Pinot Noir nose. Medium body, sweet melting fruity acidity,
unexpected dense tannins. Finish long, persistent fine smoky tannins. Not a
great wine but an excellent mature Gevrey Chambertin. Score: 50 + 3 for optic
+ 14 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91. From
memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Burgundy glass |
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1991 Claude Dugat, Gevrey Chambertin,
Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France: 88 |
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1991
Claude Dugat, Gevrey Chambertin, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France: Light and
bright ruby, fine tears. Soft red fruity nose. Medium body, mature red fruit,
soft acidity, soft tannins, nicely balanced. Medium finish, soft tannins.
Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 6 for overall =
total score of 88. From Memory. Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Burgundy
glass |
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1991 Ponsot, Gevrey Chambertin
Cuvee de l'Abeille, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France: 81 |
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1991
Ponsot, Gevrey Chambertin Cuvee de l'Abeille, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy,
France: Dark ruby. Dark nose,
mushrooms, earthy, bit unpleasant. Medium body, dark austere fruit,
unpleasant mouth coating taste. Medium finish. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 10
for bouquet + 13 for taste + 4 for overall = total score of 81. From memory.
Not blind. Not decanted. Riedel Burgundy glass |
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1994 Ornellaia, Masseto, Vino da
Tavola, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy: 91 |
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1994
Ornellaia, Masseto, Vino da Tavola, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy: Dark ruby with
black core, nice tears. Dark nose
after lovage, cedar, lead pencil. Medium body, intense dark fruit, soft
acidity, soft tannins, bit cool. Medium to long finish. Score: 50 + 4 for
optic + 13 for bouquet + 17 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 91.
From memory. Double blind. Not decanted. Riedel Chardonnay glass |
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1998 Ciacci Piccolomini, Favius,
Sant'Antimo, Tuscany, Italy: 85 |
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1998
Ciacci Piccolomini, Favius (Syrah), Sant'Antimo, Tuscany, Italy: Dark ruby,
dense tears. Intense
dark fruity velvety nose. Medium do medium full body, intense dark fruit, even
more intense bit coarse tannins, some acidity, quite unbalanced. Long finish
with unbalanced tannins. Could be quite a cheap overprocessed Syrah from
Chile. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 11 for bouquet + 16 for taste + 5 for
overall = total score of 85. From memory. Double blind. Not decanted. Riedel
Chardonnay glass |
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1990 Leoville-Las Cases, St
Julien, Bordeaux, France: 95 |
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1990
Leoville-Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux, France: Quite dark ruby, fat tears. Expressive
dark fruity nose, smoky cedar, lead pencil shavings. Medium to full body,
expressive dark fruit, lot of liquorice, nice acidity, quite some tannins,
good balance even if still a bit fruity, quite mature. Long finish,
persistent fruity tannins. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for
taste + 8 for overall = total score of 95. From memory. Double blind. Not
decanted. Riedel Sommelier Bordeaux glass |
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2001 Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch,
Burgenland, Austria: 92 |
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2001
Triebaumer, Mariental, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria: Medium dark
purple, fat tears, tints slightly the glass. Velvety dark fruit in the nose,
cool. Medium body, intense dark soft fruit (echo of Leoville Las Cases 1990),
some acidity, velvety tannins, in total a nice wine if not as intense as the
2000 vintage. Long finish, medium persistent tannins. Score: 50 + 4 for optic
+ 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 7 for overall = total score of 92. Not
blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Glass&Co Syrah glass |
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1991 Trexenta, Tanca Su Conti,
Barricato Rosso, Sardinia, Italy: 81 |
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1991
Trexenta, Tanca Su Conti, Barricato Rosso, Sardinia, Italy: Medium garnet
with brownish core, medium viscosity, bit of sediment. Nose after furniture
polish. Medium to
light body, bit oxidised red fruit, some spiky acidity, oaky tannins. Medium
long finish, aftertaste a bit chemical. This was my last souvenir bottle from
nice Sardinia holidays some years ago but did not live up to the
expectations. This was bottle number 3964 out of 4693 produced - very
sensible to produce this wine in such a limited quantity. Score: 50 + 3 for
optic + 10 for bouquet + 14 for taste + 4 for overall = total score of 81.
Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Small ISO standard tasting
glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1995 Seavey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California, USA: 93 |
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1995 Seavey, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley,
California, USA: Dark ruby, fat tears, some sediment. Soft
dark fruit, dried fruit and toast in the nose. Full to medium body, soft
mature dark fruit, good acidity, velvety tannins, slightly hot else well
balanced. Aftertaste long, hot persistent tannins. Nice mature Californian
Cabernet Sauvignon. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste +
7 for overall = total score of 93. Not blind. Decanted shortly before
drinking. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1989 Cigliuti, Serraboella,
Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: 92 |
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1989
Cigliuti, Serraboella, Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy: Medium garnet, brownish
touch, fat tears, lot of sediment. Nose first minutes after furniture polish,
bit earthy, mineral. Medium body, soft mature red fruit, good acidity, soft
but very persistent tannins. Long finish, persistent tannins, slightly hot in
the end. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for
overall = total score of 92. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking.
Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1990 Beaucastel, Chateauneuf
du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 94 |
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1990
Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Dark ruby, fat tears,
strong sediment. Nose after mature dark and red fruit, honey comb, slightly earthy.
Medium to medium full body, mature dark fruit, acidity and tannins well
balanced, soft but intense tannins. Long finish, persistent tannins, nice
aftertaste. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for
overall = total score of 94. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking.
Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count reduced by one |
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1990 Pegau, Reservee,
Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: 92 |
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1990
Pegau, Reservee, Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge, Rhone, France: Light brilliant
ruby, light rim, some brick, fat tears, heavy sediment. Mature nose, lovage,
spices, soft velvety sweet. Medium body, very mature red fruit, some acidity,
velvety persistent tannins, slightly hot. Long finish, persistent velvety
tannins, bit hot in the end. Nice but not great. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 13
for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 92. Not blind. Decanted
shortly before tasting. Small ISO standard tasting glass. Bottle count
reduced by one |
2005-05-31/Schriftführer e.h.