ChangeMe 
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
 | | 05-09-2003 02:37 AM |
| Let me preface my remarks by saying that I like Vitis Vinifera, as no doubt we all do. If I didn't like this wine, I would probably not have posted tasting notes, but I would not post something I don't believe about the wine just because VV is the winemaker.
The wine was decanted 2 hours prior to tasting as suggested by VV. The wine had a light golden color and a lovely nose of vanilla with hints of apples and oak. On the palate, the wine is powerful and viscous with nuances of apple. It is complex and delicious and stood up to an appetizer with some substance and spice. I'd highly recommend this wine, and it's more than fair price makes it a QPR winner, but a winner also regardless of price. It's one of the best American Viogniers I've ever had. I gave it 91 points, my wife one less. This bodes well for the future of the winery.
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12771
| | 12-13-2002 03:01 PM |
| How does 1 become, then, a Wine Critic/Reviewer/"Expert"? I drink a good amount of Wine. We ALL do. We are NOT. Why is Laube, Parker, & Co.? How did they become...
I hope that, @ least, some of these guys have some sort of "training". Or, as ojeffso says, nepotism. Or, luck? | | | |
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Brent Null
Roseville, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2194
| | 12-15-2002 12:03 AM |
| Saruman would be cool...
Maybe Board-O would change his to Frod-O!!! HA HA HA!! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2098
| | 05-09-2003 03:05 AM |
| Dang it! Wish I could get it around here. I might have to go outlaw again and have some shipped... | | | |
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Sacred Cow
Wine Thief
Posts: 2764
| | 05-09-2003 03:36 AM |
| Lilac:
Go outlaw, this juice is definitely worth it.
Mike | | | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5577
| | 05-09-2003 03:59 AM |
| Mike, I agree. I went through my 6 way too fast. | | | Cheers, y'all | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-09-2003 04:04 AM |
| stemor, you had 6 of these? No tasting notes? | | | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5577
| | 05-09-2003 04:21 AM |
| Ummm, OK ... they were good. Really good.
Sorry, you know me. I'm a man of few words.  | | | Cheers, y'all | |
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Sacred Cow
Wine Thief
Posts: 2764
| | 05-09-2003 04:23 AM |
| Stemor:
They are still available from the winey (at least as of two weeks ago). Which would give you a second chance to post your notes.
Mike | | | |
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Brent Null
Roseville, CA
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2194
| | 05-09-2003 05:15 AM |
| stemor: Yup, I can confirm what Mike said. Was just there yesterday and picked up a bottle of the Viognier and the MATZIN...go figure! | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13801
| | 05-09-2003 12:35 PM |
| Stemore, you should get a TN Assistant to help you with your TNs. Heck, you could make them drive vast distances to go pick up your wine, too! | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12771
| | 05-09-2003 12:40 PM |
| Quote:
by saying that I like Vitis Vinifera, as no doubt we all do
... We do?!? 
Yes, we do. Good to hear. I have 2 bottles that I am itching to try.
But, when he gets to the Helen-level, he won't even remember us, little people, & no discount (probably) either...  | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23749
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-09-2003 03:03 PM |
| I miss his posts.
lcc, when reviewing any wine with which you could be charged with a lack of impartiality, disclosure is required. True, I wanted to like the wines, but I honestly did. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1210
| | 05-09-2003 03:21 PM |
| When I started reading the first paragraph I thought you were going to slam on his wine.
I will order some of this. I am still seeking good examples of viognier. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 05-09-2003 03:23 PM |
| smaug, also look for the Failla Jordan. | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Steward
Posts: 7719
| | 05-09-2003 03:33 PM |
| ...and skip the 2002 Melville! | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9625
| | 05-09-2003 03:38 PM |
| Quote:
smaug, also look for the Failla Jordan.
Amen to that Board-O!
I love the Vin Con Brio Viognier also - I compare it to the Pride at a fraction of the cost. | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13801
| | 05-09-2003 05:00 PM |
| I miss his posts, too. | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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wineismylife
Arlington, TX
Master of Wine
Posts: 12722
| | 05-09-2003 06:14 PM |
| Does anybody have his email address? Do you think he would mind if I sent him an email direct? They don't have a PM function at the "brand X" website. | | | Joe-----Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone. | |
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