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Joe Barsky
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| In Palo Alto, CA
VIN, VINO, WINE TASTING BAR SCHEDULE - MARCH 2006
2004 WHITE BURGUNDIES: BERNARD MOREY FRIDAY 3/3 & SATURDAY 3/4
We love Bernard Morey’s style of white Burgundy: finely-crafted, intricate yet flavorful wines that really blossom with a few years age. This flight includes the five estate-bottled Chassagne-Montrachets that form the heart of Morey’s domaine. See page 2 of the March VVW newsletter for tasting notes and prices.
1. 2004 Saint Aubin “Les Charmois” (Bernard Morey) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
2. 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Baudines” (Bernard Morey) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
3 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Embrazees” (Bernard Morey) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
4. 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet “Morgeot” (Bernard Morey) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
5. 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet “Vide Bourse” (Bernard Morey) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
6. 2004 Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Caillerets” (Bernard Morey) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
7. 2004 Puligny-Montrachet “La Truffiere” (Bernard Morey) $85.00/btl $12.00/taste
8. 2004 Batard-Montrachet (Bernard Morey) $175.00/btl $23.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $37.00
Full Series (1-8) $77.00
PINOT NOIR: RECENT RELEASES TUESDAY 3/7 & WEDNESDAY 3/8
American Pinot Noir continues its ascent. There are way more delicious, interesting bottlings than there were just a few years ago. Here are eight high-quality recent releases, including rareties from Thackrey and Sine Qua Non.
1. 2004 Pinot Noir “Santa Rita Hills” (Melville) $28.00/btl $4.25/taste
2. 2003 Pinot Noir “Russian River” (William Knuttel) $30.00/btl $4.50/taste
3. 2004 Pinot Noir “Santa Maria” (Foxen) $30.00/btl $4.50/taste
4. 2004 Pinot Noir “Santa Maria” (Rusack) $30.00/btl $4.50/taste
5. 2004 Pinot Noir “Dundee Hills-Premier Cru” (Archery Summit) $40.00/btl $6.00/taste
6. 2003 Pinot Noir “Buena Tierra” (Woodenhead) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
7. 2003 Pinot Noir “Andromeda” (Sean Thackrey) $60.00/btl $9.00/taste
8. 2003 Pinot Noir “Omega” (Sine Qua Non) NA $12.75/taste
Short Series (1-5) $22.00
Full Series (1-8) $47.00
CHANDON DE BRIAILLES RED BURGUNDIES THURSDAY 3/9
Chandon de Briailles is known for its subtle, refined, intricate style of red Burgundy. Their wines tend to age well and long. Here are recent vintages of their three best wines, including the newly-arrived 2003s.
1. 2001 Pernand-Vergelesses “Ile des Vergelesses” (Chandon de Briailles) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
2. 2003 Pernand-Vergelesses “Ile des Vergelesses” (Chandon de Briailles) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
3. 2001 Corton “Les Bressandes” (Chandon de Briailles) $62.00/btl $9.25/taste
4. 2002 Corton “Les Bressandes” (Chandon de Briailles) $72.00/btl $10.25/taste
5. 2003 Corton “Les Bressandes” (Chandon de Briailles) $72.00/btl $10.25/taste
6. 2001 Corton “Clos de Roi” (Chandon de Briailles) NA $10.75/taste
7. 2002 Corton “Clos de Roi” (Chandon de Briailles) $85.00/btl $12.25/taste
8. 2003 Corton “Clos de Roi” (Chandon de Briailles) $85.00/btl $12.25/taste
Short Series (1-5) $38.00
Full Series (1-8) $69.00
LA CHARBONNIERE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPES FRIDAY 3/10 & SATURDAY 3/11
La Charbonniere is one of the hottest wineries in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, ascending from obscurity to renown is a few short years. This tasting showcases their three exceptional 2003s (see page 3 for tasting notes and prices), as well as the breakthrough bottlings from 2001, 1999 and 1998 that put them on the map.
1. 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Mourre des Perdrix” (La Charbonniere) $38.00/btl $6.00/taste
2. 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Hautes Brusquieres” (La Charbonniere) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
3. 2003 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Vieilles Vignes” (La Charbonniere) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
4. 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Mourre des Perdrix” (La Charbonniere) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
5. 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Hautes Brusquieres (La Charbonniere) $58.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 1999 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Vieilles Vignes” (La Charbonniere) $60.00/btl $9.00/taste
7. 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Mourre des Perdrix” (La Charbonniere) $60.00/btl $9.00/taste
8. 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Les Hautes Brusquieres” (La Charbonniere) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
Short Series (1-5) $32.00
Full Series (1-8) $57.00
2004 LOIRE WHITES: VOUVRAY & MONTLOUIS TUESDAY 3/14 & WEDNESDAY 3/15
Chenin Blanc from Vouvray is one of the world’s great white wines. Those at Montlouis, grown across the Loire from Vouvray, are more obscure, even though they are competitive in quality. Here are some fantastic, reasonably priced 2004s from two superb winemakers, Champalou and Francois Chidaine, along with a sweet 2003.
1. 2004 Vouvray (Champalou) $16.00/btl $3.00/taste
2. 2004 Vouvray “Cuvee des Fondraux (Champalou) $16.50/btl $3.25/taste
3. 2004 Montlouis “Les Tuffeaux” (Chidaine) $22.00/btl $4.00/taste
4. 2004 Vouvray “Les Argiles” (Chidaine) $22.00/btl $4.00/taste
5. 2004 Montlouis “Les Choisilles” (Chidaine) $25.00/btl $4.50/taste
6. 2004 Vouvray “Clos Baudoin” (Chidaine) $28.00/btl $5.00/taste
7. 2003 Vouvray “Trie de Vendange-Cuvee CC” (Champalou) $48.00/500ml btl $10.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $17.00
Full Series (1-7) $30.00
1997 BAROLO & BARBARESCO THURSDAY 3/16
1997 was heralded early on as one of the greatest Piedmont vintages of all time. The wines have proven to be fantastic, though they may not have great longevity. Many are drinking fantastically well already.
1. 1997 Barolo (Revello) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
2. 1997 Barbaresco “Maria di Brun” (Ca Rome) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
3. 1997 Barolo “Gabutti” (Boasso) $65.00/btl $9.50/taste
4. 1997 Barbaresco “Bric Balin” (Moccagatta) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
5. 1997 Barolo “La Gramolere” (Manzone) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
6. 1997 Barolo “Bric del Fiasc” (Scavino) $275.00/magnum $19.50/taste
7. 1997 Barbaresco (Gaja) NET $195.00/btl $26.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $41.00
Full Series (1-7) $82.00
2003 RED BURGUNDIES: BRUNO CLAIR FRIDAY 3/17 & SATURDAY 3/18
Bruno Clair has produced a very interesting set of 2003 reds. In some vintages his wines tend to be a little light, maybe too delicate. In the freakishly hot 2003 vintage, they developed plenty of power and concentration, yet retained their characteristic signatures of balance, finesse and purity. See page 5 of the March VVW newsletter for tasting notes and prices.
1. 2003 Marsannay “Les Grasses Tetes” (Bruno Clair) $32.00/btl $4.75/taste
2. 2003 Marsannay “Les Longeroies” (Bruno Clair) $32.00/btl $4.75/taste
3. 2003 Chambolle-Musigny “Les Veroilles” (Bruno Clair) $52.00/btl $7.75/taste
4. 2003 Vosne-Romanee “Les Champs Perdrix” (Bruno Clair) $65.00/btl $9.25/taste
5. 2003 Savigny-les-Beaune “La Dominode” (Bruno Clair) $75.00/btl $10.75/taste
6. 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin “Cazetiers” (Bruno Clair) $120.00/btl $15.75/taste
7. 2003 Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques” (Bruno Clair) $135.00/btl $17.25/taste
8. 2003 Chambertin-Clos de Beze (Bruno Clair) NET $175.00/btl $23.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $33.00
Full Series (1-8) $84.00
2004 PIEDMONT: DOLCETTO & BARBERA TUESDAY 3/21 & WEDNESDAY 3/22
2004 was superb for reds throughout southern Europe. Here are some early release Piedmont reds, Dolcettos and Barberas, that offer exceptional pleasure for the money. Prices range from $16.50 to $24.00.
1. 2004 Dolcetto d’ Alba (Albino Rocca) $18.00/btl $3.25/taste
2. 2004 Dolcetto d’ Alba (Paolo Scavino) $18.00/btl $3.25/taste
3. 2004 Dolcetto d’ Alba (Revello) $19.00/btl $3.50/taste
4. 2004 Dolcetto d’ Alba (Altare) $24.00/btl $4.25/taste
5. 2004 Rosso Vino da Tavola (Paolo Scavino) $16.50/btl $3.00/taste
6. 2004 Barbera d’ Alba (Morandina) $16.50/btl $3.00/taste
7. 2004 Barbera d’ Alba (Corino) $19.00/btl $3.50/taste
8. 2004 Barbera d’ Alba (Molino) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $16.00
Full Series (1-8) $25.00
1998 RED BURGUNDIES: CÔTE DE BEAUNE THURSDAY 3/23
Here is a look back at the controversial 1998 vintage. Some think it is an exceptional year that just needs time; others think its day will never come. Here is a cross-section of Cote-de-Beaune reds of top pedigree.
1. 1998 Beaune “Les Vignes Franches” (Vincent Girardin) $38.00/btl $5.75/taste
2. 1998 Savigny-les-Beaune “La Dominode” (Bruno Clair) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
3. 1998 Volnay “Les Santenots” (Vincent Girardin) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
4. 1998 Beaune “Les Vignes Franches” (Germain) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
5. 1998 Pommard “Les Chaponnieres” (Vincent Girardin) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 1998 Corton “Clos du Roi” (Prince de Merode) $68.00/btl $9.75/taste
7. 1998 Pommard “Les Rugiens” (Jean-Marc Boillot) $90.00/btl $12.50/taste
Short Series (1-4) $27.00
Full Series (1-7) $55.00
2001 BAROLOS FRIDAY 3/24 & SATURDAY 3/25
This tasting of new arrival 2001 Barolos is our strongest lineup yet, anchored by three superb bottlings of Canubi and Clerico’s iconic “Ginesta”. See page 4 of the March VVW newsletter for tasting notes and prices.
1. 2001 Barolo “Pi Vigne” (Silvio Grasso) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
2. 2001 Barolo “Rocche” (Corino) $65.00/btl $9.50/taste
3. 2001 Barolo “Bricco Luciani” (Silvio Grasso) $70.00/btl $10.25/taste
4. 2001 Barolo “Cannubi” (E. Pira) $98.00/btl $13.50/taste
5. 2001 Barolo “Ginestra Ciabot Mentin” (Clerico) $100.00/btl $13.75/taste
6. 2001 Barolo “Cannubi” (Paolo Scavino) NET $120.00/btl $16.25/taste
7. 2001 Barolo “Cannubi Boschis” (Sandrone) NET $140.00/btl $18.75/taste
Short Series (1-4) $36.00
Full Series (1-7) $79.00
BOURGOGNE BLANC SURVEY TUESDAY 3/28 & WEDNESDAY 3/29
This multi-vintage tasting of Bourgogne Blancs features three 2002s, four 2003s and one 2004. These seven Chardonnays and one Aligoté offer superb value for their quality.
1. 2004 Bourgogne Blanc (Bernard Morey) $20.00/btl $3.50/taste
2. 2002 Bourgogne Blanc “Les Champlains” (Simon Bize) $22.00/btl $3.75/taste
3. 2003 Bourgogne “Aligoté” (Arnaud Ente) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
4. 2002 Bourgogne Blanc “Clos du Chateau” (Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
5. 2002 Bourgogne Blanc “Hautes Cotes de Nuits” (Meo-Camuzet) $32.00/btl $5.25/taste
6. 2003 Bourgogne Blanc (Roulot) $30.00/btl $4.75/taste
7. 2003 Bourgogne Blanc (Denis Mortet) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
8. 2003 Bourgogne Blanc (Arnaud Ente) $35.00/btl $5.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $19.00
Full Series (1-8) $33.00
BIG AUSTRALIAN REDS THURSDAY 3/30
Here is a look back at some of the Aussie reds that caused a sensation at our tasting bar a few years ago. Of special interest are the three 1998s from Cape d’Estaing, their debut vintage.
1. 1999 Shiraz “St. Jakobi” (Dutschke) $35.00/btl $5.25/taste
2. 2000 Shiraz “Springflat” (Wild Duck Creek) $48.00/btl $7.25/taste
3 1998 Willow Bend “Barossa Valley” (Dutschke) $45.00/btl $6.75/taste
4. 1999 Shiraz “Basket Press” (Rockford) $58.00/btl $8.50/taste
5. 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon “Barossa Valley” (Greenock Creek) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
6. 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon “Kangaroo Island” (Cape d’Estaing) $90.00/btl $12.75/taste
7. 1998 Shiraz “Kangaroo Island” (Cape d’Estaing) $90.00/btl $12.75/taste
8. 1998 Shiraz “Kangaroo Island Reserve” (Cape d’Estaing) $195.00/magnum $13.50/taste
Short Series (1-5) $33.00
Full Series (1-8) $68.00
2003 ALSACE: ZIND-HUMBRECHT FRIDAY 3/31 & SATURDAY 4/1
Oliver Humbrecht has put together a gorgeous set of 2003s. The wines have power, finesse and purity, and they are a little bit drier than some of his recent vintages. This survey includes a selection of his top 2003s.
1. 2003 Zind (Zind-Humbrecht) $25.00/btl $4.00/taste
2. 2003 Muscat “Goldert” (Zind-Humbrecht) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
3 2003 Riesling “Turckheim” (Zind-Humbrecht) $33.00/btl $5.25/taste
4. 2003 Riesling “Clos Hauserer” (Zind-Humbrecht) $50.00/btl $7.50/taste
5. 2003 Riesling “Clos Windsbuhl” (Zind-Humbrecht) $62.00/btl $9.25/taste
6. 2003 Pinot Gris “Clos Jebsal” (Zind-Humbrecht) $60.00/btl $8.75/taste
7. 2003 Gewurztraminer “Wintzenheim” (Zind-Humbrecht) $36.00/btl $5.75/taste
8. 2003 Gewurztraminer “Clos Windsbuhl” (Zind-Humbrecht) $70.00/btl $10.50/taste
Short Series (1-4 &7) $27.00
Full Series (1-8) $52.00 | | | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/04/2006 5:18 PM |
| Bordeaux Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sat March 4@1-5pm
Cost: $40
2002 Bordeaux
Chateau Margaux Margaux
93pts Parker, 92pts Wine Spectator & Tanzer
Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac
94pts Tanzer, 93pts Parker, 91pts Wine Spectator
Chateau Ausone St. Emilion
95pts Parker, 93pts Tanzer, 92pts Wine Spectator
2003 Bordeaux
La Bernadotte Haut Medoc
90pts Wine Spectator
Chateau Pipeau St. Emilion
(90-92pts) Parker, 90pts Wine Spectator
Chateau d'Aiguilhe Cotes de Castillon
91pts Wine Spectator
Chateau Fontenil Fronsac
(90-92pts) Parker, 90pts Wine Spectator
La Gaffeliere St. Emilion
(89-92pts) Parker, 91pts Wine Spectator
Chateau d'Issan Margaux
(90-92pts) Parker
Chateau Brane Cantenac Margaux
(90-93pts) Parker, 90pts Wine Spectator
Clos St Martin St. Emilion
(91-93pts) Parker
Clos Fourtet St. Emilion
(92-95pts) Parker, 93pts Wine Spectator, (90-92pts) Tanzer | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/04/2006 5:21 PM |
| Wines of the Month Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sunday March 5@1-5pm
Cost: $20
California Pinot Noirs
2003 Papapietro Perry Russian River~92pts Wine Spectator
2004 Longoria Santa Rita Hills
2004 Hartford Sonoma Coast
2004 Ken Brown Santa Barbara
2004 Mac Murray Ranch Sonoma Coast
2004 Landmark Grand Detour Sonoma Coast
2004 Castlerock Sonoma Coast
2004 Angeline Russian River
Bordeauxs from Moueix Family(Featured Wines)
2001 Chateau La Prieure St. Emilion
2001 Chateau Certan Marzelle Pomerol~92pts Parker, 90pts WS
2001 Chateau Magdaleine St Emilion~92pts WS
2001 Chateau Hosanna Pomerol~93pts Parker, 92pts WS
2002 Chateau Lafleur Gazin Pomerol | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/04/2006 5:22 PM |
| Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant March 8th 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Greetings:
In 1985, Rand Yazzolino founded Estate Wines with a clear mission: to promote excellent, small production wines from around the world. These were wines that reflected a sense of place, passion, and history that simply needed exposure to tell their story. His approach was to educate top restaurateurs and retailers to this new wave of artisan producers. Twenty years later, Rand has fulfilled his dream, and today Estate Wines proudly distributes wines from around 110 small producers that focus on estate-grown fruit and hand made wines. Here in San Francisco, where cutting edge restaurant wine lists and adventurous retailers help to educate the insatiable thirst of a sophisticated public, many of us rely on Rand. In his own gracious and skilled way, Rand is one of the behind the scenes professionals who keeps those of us in the wine business at the top of our game.
Along the way, Rand has become one of California’s leading experts on Italian wines. Through a long relationship with Marc de Grazia, an exporter who is considered by many to be the premier source of outstanding Italian wines, Rand and his staff are responsible for importing a spectacular portfolio of both traditional and modern wines from this diverse country.
As part of our continuing series of wine flights in our Bar, we knew we had to highlight Piemonte, one of the most significant wine regions in the world, and a particular specialty of Rand Yazzolino. He has selected five of the best from his portfolio, and he’ll be here to share insight about not just the wine, but also the region, culture, and people that make it so special.
And the flight for the night will be:
1998 Barolo, “La Morro” Elio Altare, Piemonte, Italy
Retail: $83
1998 Barolo, “La Villa” Seghesio, Piemonte, Italy
Retail: $55
2001 Barbaresco, Cotta”Sottimano, Piemonte, Italy
Retail: $65
2001 Barolo, “Le Viole” Marengo, Piemonte, Italy
Retail: $56
2001 Barolo, “Carobric” Scavino, Piemonte, Italy
Retail: $85
The cost of the flight will be $45. Depending on availability, the wines will be available for sale. | |
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| NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2202
| | 03/09/2006 7:28 PM |
| Tonight atBella Vino in Danville,
An Evening with Eno Wines and DJ Steve Fox Spins Motwon Hits
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/10/2006 6:47 AM |
| Burgundy Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday March 10@4-7pm
Cost: $30
-We will be pouring 6-2004 White Burgundies and 6-2003 Red Burgundies
2004 Whites
Domaine Gros Freres & Soeur Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Henri Boillot Bourgogne
Henri Boillot Mersault~87-89pts Tanzer
Marc Morey Chassagne Montrachet Les Blanchots Dessus
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Les Combettes~91-94pts Tanzer
Vincent Girardin Puligny Montrachet Les Folatiers~91-93pts Tanzer
2003 Reds
Louis Jadot Cotes de Nuits-Villages "Le Vaucrain"
Louis Jadot Beaune Clos de Ursules
Louis Jadot Charmes Chambertin
Louis Jadot Mazis Chambertin
Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot~95pts Parker
Louis Jadot Grands Echezeaux~94pts Parker | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/10/2006 6:48 AM |
| Beltramo's Saturday Tasting
Chablis, featuring Raveneau & Dauvissat
March 11, 2006 2:30-5:30pm
2004 Verget “Terroirs de Chablis” bottle $23.99 taste $2.00
2004 Jean Marc Brocard “Vielles Vignes” bottle $21.99 taste $2.00
2003 Raveneau “Butteaux” bottle $54.99 taste $6.00
2003 Raveneau “Montee de Tonnerre” bottle $74.99 taste $7.00
2004 Louis Michel “Montee de Tonnerre” bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
2004 Dauvissat “La Forest” bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
2004 Dauvissat “Vaillons” bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
2004 Dauvissat “Les Preuses” bottle $69.99 taste $7.00
2004 Dauvissat “Les Clos” bottle $69.99 taste $7.00
Taste all nine wines for $40.00
Please note – the Raveneau & Dauvissat “Les Preuses” & “Les Clos” bottlings will be available for purchase at the tasting.
March 18 – Zinfandel, Syrah & Petite Syrah
March 25 – Australia
April 1 – Dessert Wines
1540 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-2806
888-710-9463
1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center
sales@beltramos.com | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/10/2006 6:49 AM |
| 2002/2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sat March 11@1-5pm
Cost: $30
2002 Bennett Lane
2002 Ladera Lone Canyon
2002 Constant Diamond Mountain
2002 Dominus Napanook~92pts Parker
2002 Jordan
2002 Pine Ridge Stag's Leap District
2002 Mondavi Oakville
2002 Anderson Reserve Cabernet~94pts parker
2002 Whitehall Lane Reserve
2002 Dominus~95pts Parker
2003 Shafer
2003 Caymus Special Select~94pts Parker
2003 Ladera Howell Mountain | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/11/2006 7:33 PM |
| Chardonnay Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sunday March 12@1-5pm
Cost: $20
2003 Hanzell Sonoma
2003 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Sonoma Coast
2003 Varner Bee Block Santa Cruz Mountains~94pts Parker
2003 Sbragia Gamble Vineyard Napa~93pts Parker
2004 Ambullneo Santa Barbara
2004 Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard
2004 Hartford Court Stone Cote Sonoma Coast
2004 Rombauer Carneros
2004 Blackjack Black Cap Reserve Santa Barbara
2004 Testarossa Sanford & Benedict Santa Barbara
2004 Shafer Red Shoulder Napa
2004 Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches | |
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| Randy Wigginton
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5510
| | 03/12/2006 12:38 AM |
| Quote:
2002/2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sat March 11@1-5pm
Cost: $30
2002 Bennett Lane
2002 Ladera Lone Canyon
2002 Constant Diamond Mountain
2002 Dominus Napanook~92pts Parker
2002 Jordan
2002 Pine Ridge Stag's Leap District
2002 Mondavi Oakville
2002 Anderson Reserve Cabernet~94pts parker
2002 Whitehall Lane Reserve
2002 Dominus~95pts Parker
2003 Shafer
2003 Caymus Special Select~94pts Parker
2003 Ladera Howell Mountain
My quick thoughts:
Jordan was predictably poor. 82 pts
Napanook - nice fruit, little heavy on the oak. 90pts
Bennett Lane - Very tasty, round, ripe flavors, slightly astringent finish
Mondavi - Embarassing. 80 pts max
Anderson Conn Valley - Trying to be a bordeaux. Predictable aromas of tobacco & earth with the fruit, rather thin. Very long finish. Might be very good with some age.
Ladera - very nice reprieve after the conn valley. Velvety and plush. 88 pts
Constant - Very impressive, only one I wrote "wow" next to. Complete package, with layers of depth. 95 pts.
Pine ridge - nice, but missing something for my palate. Finish was slightly metallic 91 pts
Whitehall - extraordinarily average. Nothing remarkable here. 86 pts.
Dominus - heavy handed oak treatment hides the fruit underneath. 91 pts
Shafer - Oh yeah, this is what its about. CLear bright berry fruits, laser like focus, lots of structure. 94 pts
Caymus SS - Being a HUGE fan of Caymus in years past I was hoping for something here. Unfortunately, the bottle I tasted was just opened. This wine was... boring. Simplicity of kool aid. What the heck?
Purchased some Shafer & Constant. | | | |
| Stefania Wine
San Jose, CA
Grape Puncher
Posts:725
| | 03/12/2006 5:56 PM |
| | I avoided the tasting, nothing I'd buy anyway, but did pick up some Perrot-Minot NSG, Chave Crozes Hermitage, Clos Apalta, and Don Melchor. | |
Paul Romero - Owner/Winemaker Stefania Wine
www.stefaniawine.com | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/18/2006 12:08 AM |
| The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
Australian Wine Tasting
Friday - March 17th, 2006
4:00pm to 7:00pm
$20
Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 - New Release
Larrikin Shiraz 2002 - New Release
Turkey Flat Butchers Block GSM 2002 - Parker 92
Yalumba Signature 2001 - Parker 95
John Duval Wines Plexus GSM 2004 - New Release
John Duval Wines Entity Shiraz 2004 - New Release
Shirvington Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Parker 90
Shirvington Shiraz - Parker 95
Elderton Shiraz 2003 - Parker 91
Elderton Command Shiraz 2002 - Parker 94-96
Two Hands Bella's Garden 2004 - Wine Spectator 95
Two Hands Lily's Garden 2004 - Wine Spectator 94 | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/18/2006 12:09 AM |
| Beltramo's Saturday Tasting
Zinfandel, Syrah & Petite Sirah
March 18, 2006 2:30-5:30pm
2003 Dashe Zinfandel bottle $18.99 taste $2.00
2004 Atelier Zinfandel bottle $19.99 taste $2.00
2003 C.G. diArie Zinfandel “South Exposure” bottle $27.99 taste $3.00
2002 Lagier Meredith Syrah bottle $48.49 taste $5.00
2003 Domaine Alfred Syrah “Califa” bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
2003 Saxum Syrah “Bone Rock” bottle $74.99 taste $7.00
2003 David Bruce Petite Sirah “Central Coast” bottle $14.79 taste $1.00
2002 Stags’ Leap Winery Petite Syrah bottle $28.99 taste $3.00
2001 Varozza Petite Sirah bottle $31.99 taste $3.00
Taste all nine wines for $26.00
March 25 – Australia
April 1 – Dessert Wines
April 8 – Kosher Wines
1540 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-2806
888-710-9463
1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/18/2006 12:10 AM |
| Oregon Pinot Noir Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Sat March 25@1-5pm
Cost: $20
2002 Domaine Drouhin Laurene~92pts Burghound(New Release!)
2003 De Ponte
2003 Chehalem Reserve~90pts Tanzer
2003 Cristom Eileen Vineyard(New Release!)
2003 Cristom Marjorie(New Release!)
2003 Cristom Reserve(New Release!)
2003 Willakenzie Emery(New Release!)
2003 Willakenzie Triple Black Slopes(New Release!)
2003 Domaine Serene Evenstad~92pts Wine Spectator
2004 Rex Hill
2004 Ponzi
2004 Elk Cove Mt. Richmond | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/23/2006 4:29 PM |
| Beltramo's Saturday Tasting
Australia
March 25, 2006 2:30-5:30pm
2004 Yalumba “Hand – Picked” Tempranillo/Grenache/Viognier
bottle $28.99 taste $3.00
2001 Yalumba Cabernet “The Signature” bottle $35.99 taste $4.00
2004 S.C. Pannell Shiraz/Grenache bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
2004 Duval Shiraz “Entity” bottle $34.99 taste $3.00
2004 Three Rings Shiraz bottle $17.99 taste $2.00
2003 Kilikanoon Shiraz “Covenant” bottle $34.99 taste $3.00
2004 S.C. Pannell Shiraz bottle $54.99 taste $5.00
2004 Kaesler Shiraz “Old Vine” bottle $49.99 taste $5.00
2002 Liebich Shiraz “CW’s Block” bottle $39.99 taste $4.00
Taste all nine wines for $30.00
April 1 – Dessert Wines
April 8 – Kosher Wines
April 15 – Tasting Room closed
1540 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-2806
888-710-9463
1 ½ miles north of the Stanford Shopping Center
sales@beltramos.com | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/23/2006 11:09 PM |
| 2003 Bordeaux Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday March 24@4-7pm
Cost: $40
2003 Bordeaux
d'Aiguilhe~91pts Wine Spectator
Haut Bages Liberal~91pts Wine Spectator
Lagrange~(90-93pts) Parker, 92pts Wine Spectator
Clos St. Martin~(91-93pts) Parker
Lascombes~(92-95pts) Parker, 91pts Wine Spectator
Lynch Bages~92pts Wine Spectator
Clos Fourtet~(92-95pts) Parker, 93pts Wine Spectator
Troplong Mondot~(93-95pts) Parker, 91pts Wine Spectator
2003 Sauternes
De Malle~(92-94pts) Parker, 92pts Wine Spectator
Lamothe Guignard~(90-93pts) Parker, 92pts Wine Spectator
Lafaurie Peyraguey~97pts Wine Spectator
And a Very Special Wine at the End!
2001 d'Yquem~100pts Parker & Wine Spectator
(No Retastes!)
*~Please note one taste per person,retastes will cost $30 per taste! | |
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| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/24/2006 5:19 AM |
| Rhone-Tastic Tasting!
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Saturday March 25@1-5pm
Cost: $30
2001 Delas Freres Cote Rotie La Ladonne~(91-93pts) Parker
2001 Domaine du Caillou Les Quartz CDP~96pts parker
2001 Guigal CDP~93pts Wine Spectator,92pts Parker
2002 Domaine Mordoree Cuvee Reine des Bois CDP
2002 Domaine du Pegau CDP
2003 Jaboulet Hermitage La Chapelle~95pts Parker
2003 Domaine Mordoree Cuvee Reine des Bois CDP~96pts Parker
2003 Pierre Usseglio CDP~92pts Parker
2003 Roger Sabon Prestige CDP~95pts Wine Spectator
2003 Beaurenard CDP~94pts Wine Spectator
2004 Clos de Sixte Lirac~(88-90pts) Parker
*CDP stands for Chateauneuf du Pape | |
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| jeffkahn
Happy Valley, PA
Grape Sorter
Posts:399
| | 03/24/2006 7:06 PM |
| | Anybody going to the wine club tasting today? I am thinking about it as when else am I going to taste the 2001 d'Yquem.... | | | |
| Randy Wigginton
Wine Connoisseur
Posts:5510
| | 03/24/2006 7:20 PM |
| | I thought about it, but I'm just not interested in the rest of the wines. It basically translates to a $40 taste of Yquem... which is not at all worth it to me. | | | |
| tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts:3216
| | 03/29/2006 5:08 PM |
| 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting
The Wine Club Santa Clara Presents:
When: Friday March 31@4-7pm
Cost: $40
2001 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignons
Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon~96pts Parker
Home Vineyard St. Helena~95pts Parker
Steinhauser Vineyard Howell Mountain~93pts Parker
Quarry Vineyard Rutherford~93pts Parker
Marston Vineyard Spring Mountain~92pts Parker
Chabot Vineyard Napa Valley~93pts Tanzer
Bancroft Ranch HowellMountain~92pts Tanzer
2001 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignons
Alexander Valley Vineyard~90pts Parker
Napa Valley Vineyard~92pts Parker
2001 Juslyn Cabernet Sauvignons
Spring Mountain Vineyard~92pts Parker
Vineyard Select Napa~91pts Parker
Other 2001 Cabernet Sauvignons
Arrowood Sonoma County~92pts Parker
Stoneagte Diamond Mountain~92pts Wine Enthusiast | |
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