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wine – 2010 Chateau Musar

October 17, 2018 by wineismylife

2010 Chateau Musar – Lebanon, Bekaa Valley (9/22/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind.

Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of barnyard, Kirsch and black pepper. Flavors of black berries, raspberries and a hint of blueberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)

October 16, 2018 by wineismylife

2009 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (10/13/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thatch, talc, white pepper and mixed dark fruits. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and boysenberries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (92 points)

October 12, 2018 by wineismylife

2016 Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay – South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (10/12/2018)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon verbena, yellow pears and sea breeze. Flavors of lemon, lime, yellow pears, yellow apples and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

October 11, 2018 by wineismylife

2010 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (10/10/2018)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two to three hours.

Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of asphalt, potpourri, currant, plum and soapstone. Flavors of currants, raspberries, black cherries and some black pepper on the long finish. Medium acidity, firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air to open it up or continue to hold. I’d lean towards drinking over the next 3-4 years. (94 points)

October 10, 2018 by wineismylife

2008 Cayuse Flying Pig – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (10/7/2018)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, white pepper, currants and cocoa powder. Flavors of currants, plums and raspberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air to blow off some bottle funk or hold. (93 points)

October 9, 2018 by wineismylife

2001 Château Rabaud-Promis – France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes (10/6/2018)
WIML95

Served from 375 ml format.

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.

Dark yellow to light gold color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lychee, honey, creme brulee and lemon curd. Flavors on honey, grilled pineapple, soaked pears and mixed tropical fruit cup. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.

I must say, this bottle was stunning. Drinking well over pay grade. (95 points)

October 8, 2018 by wineismylife

2012 Flying Goat Cellars Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard – USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (10/5/2018)
WIML90

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about one hour.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Briar patch, black berries, black cherries and black raspberries. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (90 points)