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Recent Tastings
Recent Tastings              2006    2007    2008

Wines are listed with the most recently tasted wines first and are rated on a 10 point scale.

December- Santa's Bag of Red Grapes (red blends)
12/20/09

2006 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral 8.29
NV Sokol Blosser Meditrina  7.43
2007 Cana Red Blend     7.57
2005 Topel Le Mariage 8.43
2006 Vincent Arroyo Cab Sauv                               8.00
2005 Rutherford Ranch Rhiannon 8.14
2001 Tolo Cellars Asini 9.14
2003 Three Rivers Meritage 8.86
1999 Domaine L'aigheliere Montpeyroux 8.57

12/05/09
2006 David Coffaro "Fresco" 6.86
2007 Domaine Beau Mistral Cotes Du Rhone     6.43
2003 Domaine De Beaurenard CDP       8.14
2006 Benzinger "Oonapais" 7.57
2006 Three Rivers "Svelte"                                 8.14
2005 Penfolds Bin 389 7.71
2005 Viansa Anatra Rosso 8.57
2006 Chateau De Parenchere Bordeaux 6.50

November- Big Reds
11/22/09
2005 Bodegas y Vinedos Dos Victorias Elias Mora Toro 9.00
2005 Tablas Creek Panoplie 9.20  
2002 Whitehall Lane Cab Sauv 8.80
2002 Freemark Abbey "Bosche" Cab Sauv 9.20
2007 L'ecole Reserve Cab Sauv                                  9.36

11/08/09
2003 Heller Estate Cab Sauv 9.12
2004 Clos Pegase ‘Hommage’ Cab Sauv            9.12
2002 Stonestreet ‘Legacy’ Cab Sauv  9.34
2005 Silver Oak Cab Sauv 8.17
2001 Rusden Cab Sauv                                    9.00
2005 Ferrer Bobet Priorat 7.83

September- Not Just For Blending- (full varietals that are typically used for blending)
9/20/09
2006 Recit Roero Arneis 7.29
2006 Tablas Creek Counoise   8.71
2006 Vina Errazuriz Carmenere       8.71
2007 Colonia Bonarda 8.00
2005 Ravenswood Grenache                                     6.86
2005 Tintara Grenache 7.14
2005 Penny Farthing Cabernet Franc 7.51
2004 Viader Dare Cabernet Franc 9.14
2005 York Creek Cabernet Franc 8.71
 2006 David Coffaro Tannat 8.29

9/12/09
2006 Consilience Granache Blanc 7.67
2006 L'ecole Semillon   7.67
2006 Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier                                           9.12
2004 Iron Horse Reserve Cab Franc 8.67
 2005 Trinchero Petit Verdot                                       8.67   
2006 Alto Moncayo Granacha 9.12


August - Pink Light District - Roses and light bodied whites
8/16/09
2008 Cono Sur Reisling 7.50
2007 Clos Du Bois Malvasia Bianca     7.50
2008 Petit Chenin Blanc              7.13
2007 Medanos Chardonnay 7.13
NV Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin (Yellow Label)                                         8.50   
2007 Toad Hollow Pinot Noir Rose 6.63
2007 DXG Syrah Rose 8.38
2008 Chateau De Manissey Tavel Rose 8.38
2008 Field Stone Sangiovese Rose 8.75
2008 Chateau Guiot Rose 8.63
2006 Trentadue Grenache Rose 7.88
2007 Tablas Creek Rose 8.13

July-Its Grillin Time! BBQ Friendly Wines 
7/19/09
2004 Kenneth Volk Negrette 8.00
2006 RH Wines Street Shiraz                                             7.96
2004 Branson Coach House Shiraz               7.86
2005 Peltier Station Petite Sirah 7.71
2003 Arrowood Malbec                                 8.71
2004 San Crispino Chianti Riserva 6.57
2007 Domaine de Couron Cotes Du Rhone 6.67
Oreana "?" Red Table Blend 7.86
2006 Pedroncelli Zin 8.57
2002 Ballentine Zin 8.57
2006 Kenwood Jack London Zin 7.86

7/12/09
2008 Ramazotti "ZinGiovese" Rose 7.42
2006 Graff Family Grenache 8.64
2007 D'aragon Old Vine Grenache                7.27
2005 Trinitas Petite Sirah 8.92
2006 Peterson Zero Manipulation Red Table Wine                                      7.42    
2005 Omrah Shiraz 7.42

June-Let's Celebrate! Sparkling and Chardonnays
6/28/09
2004 Marques de Gelida Cava Brut 7.42
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs       8.97
Toad Hollow "Risque"              7.92
2007 Rombauer Chardonnay 7.92
2004 Martin Ray Chardonnay                                    8.13
2007 Robert Young Chardonnay    8.13

6/06/09
Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee 8.13
2004 Mar Solei Chardonnay                                      7.68

May - Old World Wannabe's
5/17/09
2006 Viansa Arneis 8.13
2006 JR Storey Tempranillo   8.22
2005 Brutocao Quadriga               8.64
1994 York Meritage 9.42
2006 Peterson Zero Manipulation                          8.91
2007 Four Vines "The Peasant" 8.68

5/03/09
2006 Cupcake Chardonnay 6.14
2005 Carmichael Sur Le Pont         8.57
2002 Benegas Lynch Meritage                 8.57
2005 Hedges Red Mountain 8.29
2005 Simi Landslide Cabernet (Bordeaux blend) 8.29 
2003 Chateau Clos E'Eglise Bordeaux 7.86
2005 Imagery Langerin 8.86

April - African Safari
4/06/09
2007 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 7.50
2006 Robertson Phanto Ridge Pinotage            8.13
2007 Boland Cellar Shiraz         8.91
2005 Glen Carlou Red Blend 8.13
2005 Roodeberg Red Blend                           8.91
2006 Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon 8.52

March 2009- Merlot Madness
3/15/09
2003 Reignac Bordeaux 8.13
2001 Deepwood Merlot         7.68
2005 Ghost Pines Merlot                  8.64
2006 Dynamite Merlot 8.22
2006 Joseph Carr Merlot                                           8.13
2005 Praxis Merlot 8.13
2005 St. Clement Merlot 7.92
2005 Robert Mondavi Merlot 8.22
2005 Ancient Peaks Merlot 7.54

03/01/09
2006 Delas Selection Merlot 6.25
2005 Chateau Julien Merlot          7.95
2004 Franciscan Merlot                   8.60
2005 Wild Horse Merlot 6.75
2005 Tobin James Merlot                                           7.65
2005 Robert Sinskey Merlot 8.50
2003 Jacuzzi Merlot 8.10


February 2009- How Zinful!
02/15/09
2006 Hayman & Hill Zin 7.87
2005 Peachy Canyon "Incredible Red" Zin           8.33
2005 Cameron Hughes Lot 111 Zin                      8.67
2006 Tobin James Zin 8.33
2007 Artezin Zin                            8.67
2004 Alvear Pedro Ximenez Sherry 8.33
W & J Graham's 10 yr Tawny Port 8.33

02/08/09
2007 Dickson's Mill Zin 8.00
2002 Ballentine Zin 8.00
2006 Windmill Zin                         7.83
2005 Selaks Ice Wine 7.33
2006 Ipsus Passito Di Pantelleria                             5.17
W & J Graham's 10 yr Tawny Port 8.50
1995 Smith Woodhouse LBV Port 8.67

January 2009- Poor Man's Night
01/19/09

2007 Kiona Riesling 7.17
2008 Calina Chardonnay 6.17
2006 Finca La Linda Tempranillo                             7.17
2008 Maipe Bonarda 6.17
Lost Vineyards Merlot (NV) 5.00
2006 Luna Benegas Cabernet 7.17
2007 Burlwood Cellars Cabernet 6.50
2005 Novella Cabernet                     7.33
2005 Bohemian Cabernet 5.33
1996 Cor Romigberg Cabernet         8.00

01/06/09
NV Lost Vineyards Torrontes/Chardonnay 6.41
2006 Hob Nob Chardonnay 7.60
2006 Cellar No 8 Zinfandel 8.36
2005 Deutsches Wientor Dornfolder                      8.00
2006 Ca Del Sarto Pinot Grigio 6.25

 December 2008- Red Blends
12/21/08

2006 Minassian Young GSMV 8.17
2004 Ardiles Priorat 8.93
2005 Bordegas Borsao Crianza 8.36
2004 A to Z Night & Day                                    7.60
2005 Robert Sinskey POV 8.74
2005 Massi Di Mandorlaia Reserva                       8.74

12/06/08
2005 Mas Donis Grenache/Syrah 7.22
2006 Palmina Dolcetto 7.98
2005 Rancho Sisquoc 8.17
2005 Torbreck "The Steading"                                        8.17 
NV5 Cain Cuvee 7.98
2005 Primus blend 7.79


November 2008- Big Reds
11/16/08
2004 El Puntido Rioja 8.33
2002 Tenuta L'illumina Colbertina Barbera 7.10
2003 Chateau Pichon Longueville Bordeaux 9.67
2003 Robert Sinsky Reserve SLD Estate Cabernet Sauv       9.33  
2000 Bighorn Cabernet Sauv 8.00
2005 Sbragia Cabernet Sauv 9.67

11/01/08
2006 Pride Merlot 9.00
2002 Chateau St Jean 8555 8.80 
2004 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauv                                                     9.40  
2002 Kenwood Artist Series Cabernet Sauv                             9.22


September 2008- South of the Equator
09/06/08
2007 Bitch 6.80
2004 Big House Red 7.60
2004 Rosemont GSM 7.80
2007 Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 8.20
2005 Cameron Hughes "lot 39" Shiraz                                      8.85 
 2005 Halter Ranch Red 8.64
2006 Marquis Philips Shiraz/Viogner 7.96
2005 Bonny Doon Syrah                    8.21
2004 Isabel Pinot Noir 8.92

August 2008- The "A-Team"
08/26/08
2006 Mouton Cadet White Bordeaux 6.40
2006 D'Arenberg "Hermit Crab" Viognier / Marsanne  6.40 
2006 Marilyn Remark VMR 7.21
2006 Fess Parker Viognier 8.81
2006 Angoves Nine Vines Viognier 5.80
2006 Bridlewood Viognier 8.22

08/17/08
2006 Chateau Bonnett White Bordeaux 9.00
2007 Imagery Wow Oui 8.83
2006 M Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 8.50
2006 D'Arenberg "Hermit Crab" Viognier / Marsanne 6.67
2006 Albani Viognier 8.17
 2006 Chateau de Monfort Vouvray 8.33
2006 Chateau de Volmer Vouvray 7.83

July 2008- Mediterranean Whites
07/20/08
Beviamo Moscato D'Asti (NV) 7.00
Martini & Rossi Prosecco (NV) 6.33
Cristalino Brut Rose (NV) 6.67
Chateau Revelette Rose 7.50
2006 Moschofilero Boutari 7.33
 2006 Umbria Pinot Grigio 5.67
2005 La Vis Dipinti Pinot Grigio 7.00
2006 Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio                            6.50
2004 Teruzzi & Puthod Terre di Tufi 7.33
2004 Chateau d'Angles Terroir la Clape Blanc                     6.83
2006 Martin Codax Albarino 6.50
2005 Don Olegario Albarino 7.50
2006 Toscolo Chianti* 7.50
*bottle not in theme

07/06/08
Nino Franco Prosecco Rustico Brut 8.20
Cristalino Brut Rose 7.00
2006 Boutari Moschofilero 7.75
2007 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio                                            6.82
2006 Xarmont Txakoli de Alava 7.20
2006 Zuani Vigne 8.40
2006 Verdiccio Dei Castelli di Jesi 6.60

June 2008-Sparkling and Chardonnay
06/15/08
2003 Handley Brut 8.25
1999 J Sparkling 8.25
2006 Imagery White Burgundy 8.25
2005 Stag's Leap Karia Chardonnay                                            8.00
2005 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay                                    7.00

 

06/01/08
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut (nv) 7.33
Veuve du Vernay Brut (nv) 4.67
Roederer Estate Brut Rose (nv) 8.00
2005 Chanson Pere & Fils Vire-Clesse (White Burgundy) 7.33
2005 Cento per Cento Chardonnay 7.50
2005 Robert Mondavi Reserve Chardonnay 7.67
2006 Hahn Estates Chardonnay 6.50
2005 Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay                                   9.17

May 2008- Mouvedre, Merlot, and Malbec
05/18/08
2004 Meeker Handprint Merlot 8.00
2002 Vine Cliff Winery Merlot 8.62
2006 Gordon Merlot      6.80
2004 Robert Sinskey Merlot 8.72
2004 La Fleur de Bouard Bordeaux                                       7.40
 2005 Imagery Mourvedre 8.91

April 2008-Southern Hemisphere Reds
04/20/08
2006 Tikal Patriota 7.75
2005 John Duvall Plexis 8.00
2004 John Duvall Entity Shiraz    7.88
2006 Mitolo Shiraz 8.29
2004 Catena Alta Malbec 7.25
 2003 Catena Alta Cabernet 7.13
2005 Malma NQN Cabernet 6.75
2005 Bramare Vina Cobos Cabernet                                     8.88
2004 Peter Lehman Cabernet 8.13
2005 McWilliams Cabernet 6.75
2004 Nugan Durif (Petite Syrah) 8.38

04/06/08
2005 Luca Syrah 8.50
2006 La Posta Bonarda 8.00
2002 Benegas Lynch Meritage        9.22
2004 Primus Blend - decanted 7.00
2004 Primus Blend - NOT decanted                                         8.20
 2004 Catena Alta Cabernet Sauv 9.34

March 2008-Italian Reds
03/16/08
2004 Fortelo della Lugia Le Grive 8.40
2006 Badia al Colle Chianti 7.00
2006 Santa Margherita Chianti         7.80
2001 Ruffino Chianti Riverva Oro 8.91
2003 Casa Venezia Amarone 8.20
 2004 Allegrini Palazzo Pelle Torre 8.02
2004 Banfi Cum Laude 8.72
2001 Castello di Gabbiano Alleanza Toscana                                8.80

03/2/08
2004 Ca’ Di Plan Barbera D’Asti 7.12
2004 Crognolo Tuscana (Sangiovese / Merlot)                       7.84
2003 Canonica A Cerreto Sandiavolo Toscana 6.33
2004 Proprieta Sperino Uvaggio 7.32
2003 La Logia Barolo 5.79
1999 Castello di Brolio Chianti 8.42
2005 Banfi Rosa Regale                                       7.98

February 2008- Zins and Dessert Wines
02/18/08
2005 Green & Red Zin 6.90
2005 Melanto Terrace Zinfandel 7.50
2004 Handley Zin 7.40
2001 Alder Brook Zin                                     8.20
2005 Rosenblum Maggie's Vineyard Reserve Zin                      8.80
2005 Rancho Zabaco Zin 6.70
2004 Peter Franus Zin           7.70
1981 Hopler Noble Reserve (Hungarian) 8.10
2004 Meeker FroZin 6.10
1992 Warres Colhita Port (Tawny) 8.40

2/2/08
2005 Green & Red Zin 7.38
2003 Fife Zin 7.88
2003 Edmeades Zin 8.13
2005 Titus Zin                                        6.75
2004 Leaping Lizards Zin        5.71
2005 Martin Zin 8.88
2005 Volante Late Harvest Zin      7.75
NV RL Buller & Sons Muscat 7.75
2005 Royal Tokaji 7.75
2003 Carmes du Ruissec Sauternes 9.14
2001 Quinta du Noval unfiltered Port                                        7.63
5 yr Balmsey Madiera 7.25

January 2008- Poor Man's Night
1/20/08
2006 Trinchero Sauvignon Blanc 7.83
2006 Beringer Chenin Blanc 7.83
2006 Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 7.67
2006 Altos De La Hoya Jumilla 8.00
2004 Crane Lake Petite Sirah 6.33
2006 Menage a Trois Red Table Wine 7.83
2004 Steele Pacini Vineyards Zinfandel                                       7.33

1/6/08
2004 Concannon Merlot 6.33
Ramon Bilbao Rioja (nv) 7.33
The Big Red Monster (nv) 6.83
2005 Robert Mondavi Vinetta 6.83
2004 Steele Pacini Vineyards Zinfandel     8.33
2004 Crane Lake Syrah 5.50
2005 Conosur Cabernet Sauvignon                                              7.89

December 2007- Red Blends
12/2/07
Abacela Red Blend (nv) 7.33
2005 Torbreck Cuvee Juveniles 7.55
2004 Porta Red Blend 7.67
2002 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages                                         9.12
2001 Segla Bordeaux           8.67
2003 Tall Woman Likes Red 7.25
2003 Chateau Angles            7.33
2005 Robert Hall Paso de Robles 7.33
2004 Perrin & Fils CDP 7.33
2002 Havens Bourriquot 8.33

November 2007-Big Reds
11/18/07
2003 Chateau Monbousquet Grand Cru Bordeaux 8.30
1997 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all'Oro 8.20
2001 Camigliano Brunello Di Montalcino            8.30
2003 Pine Ridge Onyx 9.00
2003 Rubicon Cask Cabernet Sauv 9.20
 2005 Justin Cabernet Sauv 7.20
2000 Tulocay Zinfandel 8.80
2001 Angel Gully Shiraz 7.70

11/4/07
2002 Twomey Merlot 9.29
2002 Volker Eisle Terzetto 8.57
2005 Domaine du Colombier Crozes-Hermitage              3.00
2000 Schiavenza Barolo 8.00
2003 Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauv 9.00
 2005 Justin Cabernet Sauv 7.57
2000 Chateau Ste. Jean Cinq Cepages 7.14


October 2007-Blind Tasting
Wine Region Price Rating
Bollinger Champagne (NV) France $50 7.33
Roederer Estate Sparkling (NV) California $18 7.00
1998 Meriwether Sparkling             Oregon $21 6.33
2003 Salvesterin Cabernet California $40 7.00
2004 Spring Valley Uriah Red Blend                                                  Washington $50 8.09
 2002 Whitehall Lane Cabernet California $40 6.45
2003 Rodney Strong Cabernet California $13 7.09
2005 Kenwood Red Table Blend California $9 7.18
2004 Lushof Red Signet South Africa $22 8.27


September 2007 Selections - French Reds
9/16/07
2005 Louis Jadot Pinot Noir 6.88
1999 Alex Gamal 1er Cru Burgundy 8.50
2002 Louis Latour Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret Burgundy 8.13
2004 Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas 8.13
2001 Chateaux Puy-Servain Vielles Vignes Montravel 8.00
 2003 Chateaux Du Piras Bordeaux 7.38
2003 Chateaux des Annereaux Bordeaux 7.75
2001 Chateaux Branaire-Ducru Bordeaux 8.63
2001 E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape 8.88
2005 Louis Bernard Chateauneuf du Pape 8.13

9/2/07
2004 Domaine des Rozets Coteaux de Tricastin 5.29
2004 Domaine Belle Crozes Hermitage       7.14
2004 S.C. Guillard Gevrey-Chambertin Premium Cru 7.82
1998 Saint Clement Coteaux du Languedoc 8.05
2002 Chateau Larose Trintaudon Bordeaux 7.91


August 2007 Selections - Rose and unoaked whites
8/19/07
 2006 Turkey Flat Rose 7.44
2005 Domaine Thomas & Fils Sancerre 6.63
2004 Chateau de Selle Domaine Ott Rose                              7.89
2006 Belle Blos Pinot Noir Blanc 7.25
2006 Imagery Pinot Meunier Rose 8.11
 2006 Epiphany Grenache Blanc 7.78
2006 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Vionger 7.38
NV St. James Winery Reisling 4.00
2006 St. Supery Oakfree Chardonnay 6.92


8/5/07
NV Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial Champagne 7.89
2006 Chateau de Parenchere Bordeaux Rose 6.44
2006 Domaine Bart Marsannay Rose 5.78
2006 Turkey Flat Rose 4.78
2005 Carmela Benegas Rose 5.44
 2006 Girard Sauvignon Blanc 5.44
2005 Lioca Sauvignon Blanc 4.91
2005 Beni di Batasiolo Gava 6.73
2005 Naia Verdejo 7.89
2006 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 7.67
2005 Burgans Albarino 8.11
Castillo Perelada Blanc Pescador (NV)  7.11
2005 Shoofly Buzz Cut white blend 6.12
2004 Chateau Felice Acier Chardonnay 4.78
2006 Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 8.11
2003 Ravenswood Early Harvest Gewürztraminer          6.44


July 2007 Selections - Italian Whites
7/15/07
Beni di Batasiolo Moscato D'Asti (sparkling) 7.27
Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Rustico (sparkling) 6.50
2004 Pieropan Soave 6.00
2005 Frans Hans Winery "Kris" Pinot Grigio 4.91
2005 Argiolas Costamolino 5.82
2005 Poggio Bidini Insolia 6.27 
2005 Vallerosa Verdiccio dei Castelli di Jesi   6.36
2005 Beni di Batasiolo Gava 6.73
2005 Falanghina dei Feudi di San Gregorio 6.18
(NV) Cantina Caccagnini il blanco 6.73
2005 BucciVallerosa Verdiccio 6.45
2004 Teruzzi Puthod Vernaccia di San Gimignano     6.82
2005 Broglia Gavi 6.18
2005 Zuani Vigne (blend) 8.09
2001 Beni di Batasiolo Barolo *not within the theme; bonus bottle 6.18  

7/01/07
2006 Fallegro Gagliardo 6.88
 2005 Bolla Soave Veneto 6.75
 2005 Terradora DiPaolo Falanghina 6.88
2005 Fontana Candida Frascati            6.88
2006 Gairot Trentino Pinot Grigio 6.63
2005 Falanghina Dei Feudi Di San Gregorio 6.50
2006 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner Alto Adige                    6.75
2005 Planeta La Segreta Bianco 6.13
  2003 Tocai Friulano Petrussa 7.50

June 2007 Selections - Creamy Chardonnays and Sparkling Wines
6/17/07
2002 Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blanc 6.83
 NV Jacobs Creek Brut Cuvee 5.58
NV Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling 6.00
NV Veuve Cliquot (yellow label) Champagne                     7.67
NV Duval Leroy Champagne 7.33
NV Piper Blanc de Noir 6.42
NV Schlossherr Sekt (german sparkling) 6.92
2005 Paul Meyer (Jason) Chardonnay 5.33
 2005 Silverado Chardonnay 6.25
2004 Chateau Ste. Jean Chardonnay 5.83

6/3/07
Segura Viudas Brut Cava Reserva (NV) 7.86
Maurice Vesselle Grand Cru Rose Champagne (NV)           7.14
Toso Brut Sparkling (NV 4.98
2003 Schramsberg Sparkling 7.43
2005 Acacia Chardonnay 6.29
2005 Step Rd Chardonnay 7.00
2003 Catena Alta Chardonnay 7.47


May 2007 Selections - Grocery Store Showdown
The top stores were Schnucks in Frontenac and Brentwood and Dierbergs in Warson Woods.
5/20/07
2006 Veramonte Sauv Blanc 7.54
2005 Sterling Vintner's Reserve Pinot Grigio 5.77
2005 Leonard Kreusch Reisling 6.15
New Age Rose (NV) 5.77
Mumm Napa Sparkling (NV) 6.62
2005 Bitch Grenache 5.00
2004 Trinchero Petit Verdot                         8.15
2005 Fritz Pinot Noir 8.38
2003 Estancia Merlot 7.14
2004 Elsa Bianchi Syrah 5.92
2000 Clos Du Bois Cabernet 5.64
2003 Domaine de la Crillonne Cotes du Ventoux             4.79
2001 Mount Eden Cabernet     8.46
**We also tasted a 2004 Norton Malbec, which was unfortunately a bad bottle so no rating was posted**

5/6/07
2003 Domaines Schlumberger Les Prices Abbes Pinot Gris 7.55
2005 Concannon Pinot Noir 7.55
2001 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 7.09
2003 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot 6.55
2004 Gundlach Bundschu Merlot 8.45
2003 Villa Antorini Tuscan Red 7.36
2000 L'Aventure Optimus 8.91
2000 St. Jean Cinq Cepages Cabernet 9.45
2003 Red Diamond Cabernet                              5.82

April 2007 Selections - Oregon and Washington Reds
4/15/07
2004 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 7.15
2004 Lange Three Hills Cuvee 6.77
1999 King Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 7.46
2005 Elk Cove Pinot Noir 6.85
Sokol Blosser Meditrina (NV) 7.08
2003 Pepperbridge Merlot 7.92
2000 Spring Valley "Uriah" Red Blend                             8.15
2001 Power Reserve Cabernet 6.08
2000 Grande Ronde Cabernet 7.23
2002 L'ecole No 41 Cabernet 8.00
22003 Walter Clove Private Reserve Red Blend                        7.46

4/1/07
2005 Abacela Dolcetto 7.11
2004 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir 7.89
2003 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir 8.56
2004 Benton Lane Pinot Noir 7.11
2004 Erath Pinot Noir    6.56
2005 King Estate Pinot Noir 7.56
2003 Genesis Cabernet 8.33
2003 J Bookwalter Cabernet 8.44
2004 Hedges CMS (Cab/Merlot/Syrah)                                       8.22


March 2007 Selections - France vs California Showdown
2004 Chateau Ferrande White Bordeaux 6.62
2005 Girard Sauvignon Blanc 5.31
2004 Chanson Puligny Montrachet White Burgundy 5.23
2005 Hartford Four Hearts Chardonnay 5.62
2005 Chanson Bourgogne Rouge (Red Burgundy) 6.92
2005 Hayman and Hill Pinot Noir 7.31
2003 Chateau Beau Site Saint Espephe (Red Bordeaux)         7.38
2003 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 7.54

February 2007 Selections - Dessert Wines, Ports, and Desserts
2003 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes - paired with a fruit tart 8.25
2003 Les Clos De Paulilles Banyuls Rimage - not paired with any dessert 5.44
Warre's 10 year Tawny Port - vanilla and chocolate custard cups 7.00
1997 Noval Ruby Port - not paired with any dessert 7.31
"1927" Alvear Solera Sherry - paired with bread pudding 7.63
1997 Volupia Vinsanto - paired with biscotti 6.69
Mamlsey 10 year Maderia - paired with a chocolate torte 6.88  
Yalumba Musuem Reserve Muscat (NV) - paired with rolo pretzel dessert 7.06
R.L. Buller & Son Muscat (NV) - paired with chocolate pecan cake 7.31
Rosenblum Desiree - paired with strawberry cake 6.75
2004 Jackson Triggs Ice Wine - paired with pound cake 7.50
The top 3 ranked pairings (in order) were: the Sauternes/fruit tart, Yalumba muscat/rolo pretzel, and the Alvear Sherry/bread pudding

January 2007 Selections- Poor Man's Night ($8 and under)
 2005 La Vieille Ferme Cotes Du Ventoux Rose                         

5.85

2003 Louis Bernard Cotes Du Rhone

5.46

2004 Big House Red (Blend)

7.38

2005 La Vieille Ferme Cotes Du Ventoux Rouge                                 

6.46

2005 Dona Paula Los Cardos Malbec

8.31

2005 Torres Malena Garnacha

6.92

2005 Garnacha De Fuego Old Vines (Garnacha)

5.92

2005 Vina Antigua Sangiovese/Bonarda

6.92

2004 De Bortoli Shiraz/Cabernet

7.00

December 2006 Selections- Big Reds

2004 Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz                                               

5.93

2002 Carlei Shiraz

6.87

2000 Caparzo Brunello

7.27

1996 Collosorbo Brunello

7.60

2002 Dovetail Cabernet Sauvignon

5.60

2003 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon

6.80

2003 Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc

8.73

2002 Mi Sueno Cabernet Sauvignon

7.87

1999 Kenwood Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon

8.47

1998 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

7.87

November 2006 Selections- Foreign Medium to Full Bodied Whites
2004 Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse (Chardonnay)

7.08

2004 Monmousseau Vouvray (Chenin Blanc)

7.00

2005 Fairview Viognier

6.42

2003 Pierre Sparr Gewurtztraminer Reserve

6.67

2004 Muga Rioja (Viura)

6.67

2004 Le Grand Noir - Black Sheep (Chardonnay/Viognes)

5.00

2005 Kim Crawford Marlborough Chardonnay

6.67

2004 Chateau de la Maltroye White Burgandy (Chardonnay)     

7.25

2004 Domaine Marc Morey White Burgandy (Chardonnay)

7.42

2004 Louis Lotour Beaune White Burgandy (Chardonnay)

7.17
* we also tasted a 2002 George Duboeuf Pouilly Fuisse (Chardonnay), which unfortunately turned out to be a bad bottle, so no rating was posted.

October 2006- no meeting

September 2006 Selections - Blind Tasting
WS RP Year Winery Varietal Region Country

Price

Score
92 90 2004 Two Hands Shiraz/Grenache Barossa Valley Austrailia

$33.99

7.50
n/a n/a 2001 Medrano Malbec Mendoza Argentina

$7.99

7.50
96 n/a 2003 Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Chile  

$42.99

6.30
92 90 2003 Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Red Table Wine Priorat Spain

$30.00

6.10
92 n/a 2002 Flora Springs Chardonnay Napa Valley, CA USA

$31.99

6.00
n/a n/a 2004 Castoro  Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, CA USA

$16.99

6.00
n/a n/a 2004 Crown Canyon Chardonnay California USA

$3.99

5.70
91 91   2004 Rockbare Chardonnay McLaren Vale S. Austrailia

$13.99

5.30
87 n/a N/L Canaletto Pinot Grigio Venexie Italy

$7.99

5.20
n/a n/a 2003 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Rapel Valley Chile

$5.99

4.40

August 2006 Selections - Merlot and Pinot Noir
2003 Benton Lane Pinot Noir

6.22  

2004 Echelon Pinot Noir

6.00
2004 Beringer Pinot Noir

6.30
2004 Chateau Ste. Jean Pinot Noir

7.00
2005 Estancia Pinot Noir

5.60
2003 Titus Merlot

7.33

2004 Steele Merlot

7.56
2002 Chateau Ste. Jean Merlot

6.89
2001 Lambert Bridge Merlot   

8.11
2001 Sterling Merlot  

6.89
2001 Chateau Lamothe Bergeron Haut-Medoc (Cabernet / Merlot blend)

6.56

**Inagural Meeting**
July 2006 Selections - White Wines                                               

2003 Rodney Strong Chardonnay                                                 

6.13

2004 Greg Norman Chardonnay

6.20

Trimback Gewurztraminer (nv)

6.13

Sokol Blosser Evolution (nv)    

7.63

2004 Merryvale Chardonnay

6.88

2005 Adler Fels Gewurztraminer

7.13

2004 Caymus Conundrum

7.88

2005 Honig Sauvignon Blanc 

7.38

 

 

 

 
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