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| Ready to taste! |
We began as usual at Vintage. We forgot to bring some food again and it was upsetting as I always believed in something to munch on while tasting. We contemplated getting takeouts but rejected the idea after looking around and seeing Dennys and Togos.
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| Tuscany flight |
Bald and lacking flavors. It tasted watered down although it smells a little of minerality and grape juice. Dry. O
Rocca di Frassinello Maremma Toscana le Sughere di Frassinello (2009)
Not very flavorful. Had it at a Tuscany tasting and it was bland. It might be that I do not like the Tuscany style. It taste like it has been watered down. Dry. O
Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut des Toscana IGT (2009)
Beautiful deep purple hue. Juicy with good minerality. Raspberry notes with a hint of sweet marshmallow at the end! OOo
Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga 2004
Taste watered down. o
Petranera Rosso di Montalcino 2008
Distinctively reddish brown. Earthy and taste of minerality. O
Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalcino 2007
Reddish brown hue. Very dry. So dry that that is the only thing I can think of every time I taste. I might just not understand that it is young. It is definitely not for drinking now if that is the case. Well I definitely do not understand why this is so expensive or receive such high ratings (95 on Wine Enthusiast!). If I have not develop the taste bud for it, then I hope I never do because I do not want to pay 77 dollars just to be able to enjoy a bottle. We will see what happens in due time. Oo
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| Awesome taste buds |
The pourer was super friendly and efficient. Same guy as before. He was attentive and we never had an empty water glass. Regarding their Tuscany selection, I was not a fan of either Tuscany or of their selection. We came up with the theory that perhaps these wines are those they are trying to get rid of. Maybe?
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| Personalised boards |
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| Bread and tasting notes |
Torrey (adorable schnauzer and Maltese mixed with long lashes) was there to greet customers (added bias). A taste bud noted the personalised notes on the wine, friendly service and plenty of bread!
Tasting was better in general. That makes me wonder how different settings affect your wine tasting experience. Does the wine taste better in a good environment?
Vibrant and bright lights compared to the dull lighting at Vintage and friendly personels who paid attention to you. I was taking pictures of the flight one by one and the guy who was pouring offered to line them up where they kept them! Super nice.
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| First half of French flight |
Les Charlottes Macon-Villages Chardonnay 2010
Citrus, reminds me of a Sauvignon Blanc with the crispness. Refreshing. OO
Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Chardonnay 2010
Light with notes of apricot and even plum. Very unlike oaky Californian Chardonnays. OOO
Reminds me of strawberries like so many other Rosé. Oo
Notes of apricot. Simple and easy. This wine is well balanced. OOo
Tortoise Creek 2010 Vin de Pays D'Oc Les Olivares Pinot noir
I had a boo on my tasting note. Sad day. o
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| Second half |
Green spices. Young wine. Sweet and juicy with hints of blueberry. Very dry. OOo
Chateau de Perier Medoc 2009
Smokey with cedar. Earthy and taste of cherry with hints of wood. I am surprised I could not find much information about this wine. OOo
Perrin et Fils Cotes du Rhone Nature Organic 2010
Simple peppery and well balanced. Great value! OOO
Too dry. Reminds me of sundried raisins. Had notes of blackberry and minerality. OOo
Cuvee de Vatican Chateauneuf de Pape 2009
Sweet smoky with hints of cherry. Reminds me of a beaujolais. Young wine that could age. It has hints of sandalwood. I definitely like the notes of woodiness in there. Very fragrant. OOOo
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| Intense wine discussion |
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