For me, this evening was more of a social occasion with the opportunity for gathering more sensory impressions rather than a focused tasting, so I didn't take any photos or formal notes, I just scratched out a couple of general impressions on a few of the wines.
The lineup for the evening:
- NV Paul Bara "Grand Rose" Grand Cru a Bouzy Brut Champagne - Yummy
- 2009 Novy Family Winery Blanc de Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - crisp & clean
- 2009 Spatburgunder Rose August Kesseler, Rheingau
- 2008 De Ponte Cellars Estate, Dundee Hills
- 2008 Beaux Freres "The Beaux Freres Vineyard", Ribbon Ridge
- 2009 Brick House "Cuvee du Tonnelier", Ribbon Ridge - very floral, VIOLETS
- 2009 Loring Wine Company "Rosella's Vineyard", Monterey County
- 2009 Auteur, Sonoma Coast - good
- 2009 Relic Wines "Avion Vineyard", Sonoma Mountain - good
- 2006 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Francois Bertheau, Burgundy - a little thin
- 2001 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes, Domaine Dujac, Burgundy - very good
- 2004 Morey-Saint Denis, Domaine Gerard Raphet, Burgundy - very basic
- 2007 Chassagne-Montrachet V.V., Domaine Guy Amiot et Fils, Burgundy
- 2003 Volnay "Vendanges Selectionnees", Domaine Michel Lafarge, Burgundy - tight & tannic
- 2006 Corton-Bressandes Grand Cru, Domaine de La Pousse d' Or, Burgundy - very nice, complex aromas, lighter weight
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