Monterey, California
14.7 % Alcohol
Tasted 2014-12-28
Clear medium garnet red. Aromas of puréed wild berries (blackberries, blueberries, black and red currants) accompanied by some smoked ham. Pleasant! On the palate the wild berries are enriched by a touch of Provençal spices (rosemary?) and black pepper. Medium-long finish.
The wine is absolutely on the top and wil hold this quality for another two years. It is the perfect bottle for the winter time. Pair it with a not-too heartily prepared venison dish.
Sunday, December 28. 2014
2007 Hahn Estates Pinot Noir (86/100)
2007 Château La Louvière Rouge (86/100)
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France
64 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 3 % Petit Verdot
12.5 % Alcohol
Tasted 2014-12-27
Deep cherry red, some light rims indicate first maturity. Classical cabernet nose; blackcurrants and blackberries paired with unsmoked tobacco and licorice. On the palate very fruity with medium-long finish. The expected classical medium-bodied Bordeaux. Provides a lot of fun for the money.
This wine is just at the beginning and will remain on this level for the next three years. After that it is storable and consumable for five years more. At the moment a nice partner for wild fowl.
64 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc, 3 % Petit Verdot
12.5 % Alcohol
Tasted 2014-12-27
Bargain Bordeaux: 2007 Château La Louvière Rouge
Deep cherry red, some light rims indicate first maturity. Classical cabernet nose; blackcurrants and blackberries paired with unsmoked tobacco and licorice. On the palate very fruity with medium-long finish. The expected classical medium-bodied Bordeaux. Provides a lot of fun for the money.
This wine is just at the beginning and will remain on this level for the next three years. After that it is storable and consumable for five years more. At the moment a nice partner for wild fowl.
2006 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay (85/100)
Santa Barbara County, California
13.5 % Alcohol
Tasted 2014-12-27
Golden yellow colour, little bit of oily consistence. Aromas of honeydew honey, resin and a touch of banana in the background. On the palate at the beginning the honey dominates. After some seconds the banana comes to the foreground and remains present during the long finish.
This bottle is already a little bit over the time and confirms my past experience with this wine. A little bit disappointing compared to other Chardonnays from the same area with same age I drunk in the past. I believe Au Bon Climat can do it better. However this is moaning on high level because the wine still is a lot of fun. Especially when the right pairing food is chosen. A very interesting combination is the wine served to Turkish Spinach Pide (Ispanakli Pide). Here the spinach and white cheese bring forward some citrus notes - a very interesting combination!
Drink it now. Don't wait.
13.5 % Alcohol
Tasted 2014-12-27
2006 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay
Golden yellow colour, little bit of oily consistence. Aromas of honeydew honey, resin and a touch of banana in the background. On the palate at the beginning the honey dominates. After some seconds the banana comes to the foreground and remains present during the long finish.
This bottle is already a little bit over the time and confirms my past experience with this wine. A little bit disappointing compared to other Chardonnays from the same area with same age I drunk in the past. I believe Au Bon Climat can do it better. However this is moaning on high level because the wine still is a lot of fun. Especially when the right pairing food is chosen. A very interesting combination is the wine served to Turkish Spinach Pide (Ispanakli Pide). Here the spinach and white cheese bring forward some citrus notes - a very interesting combination!
Drink it now. Don't wait.
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