Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Weekend wines

2004 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut

 


Moderate nose of green apple, lime and almonds. Creamy body with a decent balance of apple and citrus notes and some nice yeasty notes. 90 Pts
 

2011 Fred Loimer Grüner Veltliner Lois

 


Restaurant wine. Muted nose of white peach, slight spice note and white flowers. Light body not much going on some peach and floral notes. 84 pts
 

 

2011 Summerland Chardonnay Bien Nacido Block O Vineyard

 


restaurant wine. Moderate nose of apple pie, honeysuckle and lemon curd. Medium weight with white peach, creme brulee, apple and a citrus finish. 88 pts
 
 

2008 Match Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Butterdragon Hill

 


1 hr decant. Moderate nose of red and black fruits, cedar and pipe tobacco. Medium plus body of plums, black currants, leather, and mocha. Medium tannins on a medium plus finish.
89 Pts

2005 Peter Franus Napa Valley Red

 


Restaurant wine. Expressive nose of black currant dark cherry, licorice and tobacco. Medium plus body of Cherry, currants, sweet tobacco and espresso. Long silky finish. 92 pts.
 

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