wine – 2015 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Les Chanteaux

• 2015 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Les Chanteaux – France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon (11/23/2018)
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, persimmon and wet stones. Flavors of kumquat, fresh orange slices and stony minerals. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. Tasty. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2005 Domaine Huet Vouvray Demi-Sec Clos du Bourg

• 2005 Domaine Huet Vouvray Demi-Sec Clos du Bourg – France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray (8/3/2018)
  WIML94

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

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, lychee and lemon curd. Flavors of lemon curd, lime, lychee and a drop of honey. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
  

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wine – 2016 Chappellet Chenin Blanc

• 2016 Chappellet Chenin Blanc – USA, California, Napa Valley (3/7/2018)
  WIML91

  Tasted double blind.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, sea foam and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of orange foam, lime and apricot. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink now.

  My guess was Old World, France, Loire, Chenin Blanc. 1/4. (91 points)
  

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wine – 2002 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume

• 2002 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume – France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume (3/1/2017)
  WIML95

  Tasted non blind. Tasted from 375 ml format.

  Gold color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, almonds and creme brûlée. Flavors of lemon drops, honey and pears. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (95 points)
  

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wine – 2013 Chappellet Chenin Blanc

• 2013 Chappellet Chenin Blanc – USA, California, Napa Valley (3/19/2016)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Straw to light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, apricot core and a hint of cinnamon. Flavors of peach, strawberries and lemon. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (90 points)
  

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wine – S1 Visits Dallas! Opening Cantata.

S1 VISITS DALLAS! OPENING CANTATA. – Urbano Cafe, Dallas, Texas (3/15/2013)

S1 and his lovely bride were in town for a convention this week and managed to sneak away for a little fellowship, breaking of bread and drinking wine. 15 of us gathered on Friday night at Urbano Cafe. Wine theme was “Burgundyesque” so there was lots of white and red Burgunday to be shared as well as some lovely Champagne, California Pinot Noir and a couple of dandy sweet wines to wrap things up. Here are the results:

Champagne Flight

• 2003 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with light beading. Nose of sea spray, lime and kumquat. Flavors of lime, peach wasser, apricot and a splash of cherry. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. (91 points)
  

• NV Henri Goutorbe Champagne Rosé Grand Cru – France, Champagne, Aÿ, Champagne
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Dark rose petal color, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of cherries, raspberries and a hint of biscuit. Flavors of cherries, raspberries and red berries. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)

• NV Michel Turgy Champagne Réserve Selection Brut Blanc de Blancs – France, Champagne, Côte des Blancs, Champagne
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tiny, steady beading. Nose of camphor, yellow pears and yellow apples. Flavors of yellow pears, lemon and Grannie Smith apples. Bright acidity, full body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
  

• NV Gonet-Médeville Champagne Brut Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru – France, Champagne
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with tons of heavy beading. Nose of Graham crackers, sherry and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of lemon, Grannie Smith apples and cherry sweet tarts. Tangy acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
  

White Burgundy Flight

• 2006 Domaine Roger Belland Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot-Clos Pitois – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, yellow pears and wet stones. Flavors of yellow pears, creme and hazelnut. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

• 2008 Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Boudriotte – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, toast and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of lemon zest, lime and mixed yellow fruit. Tangy acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)
  

• 2003 Louis Jadot Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle Domaine du Duc de Magenta – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of nutmeg, camphor, brandy soaked pears and yellow apple. Flavors of yellow pears, sherry, minerals and a bit of brown spice on the clipped finish. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now. (91 points)
  

• 2004 Marc Colin et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of nutmeg, creme fraiche and wet stones. Flavors of lemon, nutmeg, cinnamon and tangy yellow apples. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (91 points)
  

• 2005 Chanson Père et Fils Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of baking spices, mixed yellow fruits, yeast rolls, wet stones and a bit of spice towards the end. Flavors of lemon curd, tangy yellow apples and light brown spices. Medium to tart acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

Red Burgundy & California Pinot Noir Flight

• 2002 Maison Bertrand Ambroise Corton-Rognet – France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind. Opened and slow-O for about 90 minutes before serving.

  Garnet color in the glass, a little dusty looking throughout. Nose of spice, dust, berries, cherries and wet stones. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Bright acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

• 2009 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Clos de la Servoisine – France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Givry 1er Cru
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind. Opened and slow-O for about 90 minutes before serving.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, a hint of smoke, a little tar, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full body. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (90 points)
  

• 2009 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques – France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of spice, white pepper, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of tangy black berries, raspberries and black cherries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full body. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (90 points)
  

• 2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard – USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains
  WIML91

  Tasted non blind at a wine dinner.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Huge nose of baking spices, black cherries, black berries and white pepper. Flavors of black berries, black cherries, black raspberries and a bit of minerals. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (91 points)
  

• 2004 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Proprietor’s Reserve Schultze Family Vineyard – USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains
  WIML92

  Tasting non blind at a wine dinner.

  Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, dust, berries and cherries. Flavors of berries, raspberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full body. Drink now with some air or continue to hold. (92 points)
  

Sweet Flight

• 1967 Quinta do Noval Porto Late Bottled Vintage – Portugal, Douro, Porto
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened about 2 hours before serving.

  Garnet color in the glass, dusty looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, currants, dark plums, pepper and a bit of dust. Flavors of dried currants, buts and a splash of sorghum. Medium acidity, full bodied. Throwing a fair amount of sediment. Drink now. Surprised this LBV bottled in 1974 has held up so well. (92 points)
  

• 2005 Domaine des Baumard Coteaux du Layon Cuvée Le Paon – France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of honeysuckle, apricot, lychee and guava. Flavors of lychee, honey and lemon pie. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

Many thanks to everybody that were able to attend. We had a fabulous turn out of a fabulous group of people to welcome Mr. & Mrs. S1 to Dallas. We’re looking forward to another albeit smaller affair on Saturday night.

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