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wine – 2014 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Bernardine

February 21, 2019 by wineismylife

2014 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Bernardine – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1/19/2019)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, petrol, yellow pears and nutmeg. Flavors of peach wasser, light lemon notes and some stony minerality. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (90 points)

February 20, 2019 by wineismylife

2014 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva Tenuta Tignanello – Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (2/15/2019)
WIML91

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

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch, lavender, plum and black berry. Flavors of Plums, black berry and raspberry. Bright acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now or hold. (91 points)

February 19, 2019 by wineismylife

2002 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/17/2019)
WIML93

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

Nice nose of soapstone, cassis, plum and a hint of leather. Flavors of boysenberries, cherries and plums. Tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

February 18, 2019 by wineismylife

2010 Bodegas Salentein Numina Gran Corte Spirit Vineyard – Argentina, Mendoza, Valle de Uco (2/14/2019)
WIML93

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

Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of boysenberries, lilacs, smoke, leather and plum. Flavors of boysenberries, raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air to help open it up. (93 points)

February 15, 2019 by wineismylife

2006 J. K. Carriere Pinot Noir Antoinette – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola – Amity Hills (2/12/2019)
WIML94

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

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Floral nose of fresh cut flowers, perfume, thistle and a mix of dark fruits. Silky smooth palate of black raspberries, black berries and a hint of black cherries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. Last bottle and easily the best bottle. Drinking really well. (94 points)

February 12, 2019 by wineismylife

2009 Château de Saint-Cosme Gigondas – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas (2/10/2019)
WIMLNR

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over 4 1/2 hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch, tar and plum. Flavors of black cherries, berries and minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. No rating. Seemed a bit over the hill or simply not performing as well as expected so withholding a rating.

February 11, 2019 by wineismylife

2003 Château Coutet – France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac (2/10/2019)
WIML95

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over 4 1/2 hours.

Dark yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout other than a small amount of tartrate crystals floating along he bottom after standing. Nose of honeycomb, lychee and brandy soaked pears. Flavors of honey, sweet ripe pears, almonds and some sweet lemon curd. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (95 points)