2004 Rivera Castel del Monte Il Falcone Riserva (Italy, Puglia, Castel del Monte) The nose had black currant and eucalyptus, dirt and cherry, and some spicy vanilla at the end. The palate was soft with a lot of berry and dirt. It also had some menthol, and finished with a good hit of spice. (90 [...]
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2006 Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley) The nose had pickle juice, coffee, cherry, and red currant. The palate was smooth, and had spice, pickle juice, cherry, currant, and an espresso finish. (93 pts.)
2006 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne (France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru) The nose had a lot of peach, plus some citrus, floral notes, stone, and a little petrol. The palate was very creamy and floral. It had stone, gasoline, peach, and a pleasant citrus finish. (91 pts.)
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2006 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Fontalloro Toscana IGT (Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT) The nose had tar, smoke, black currant, cherry, and a little licorice at the end. The palate had herbs, tar, blackberry, black currant, and some licorice on the finish. (93 pts.)
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2006 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills) The nose had blackberry, nutmeg, coffee, black currant, and some rose petals at the end. The palate was very smooth, and had blackberry, black currant, spice, floral notes, and a cedar finish. (91 pts.)
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2006 Château Malmaison Baronne Nadine de Rothschild (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc) The nose had red raspberry and currants, along with a little mocha. The palate was soft, with lots of red berries, a little chocolate, and a good blackberry finish. (90 pts.)
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2006 Monte Antico Toscana IGT (Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT) The nose had bright cherries, plum jam, and some dried flowers at the end. The palate was very gamey, but also had cherry, spice, floral notes, and a slightly oaky finish. (89 pts.)
1999 Argyle Extended Tirage Brut (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley) The nose had honey, orange, bread, and a bit of vanilla spice at the end. The palate was rich and creamy, and had pear, citrus, apple, honey, and vanilla. It finished with some good spice. (94 pts.)
2008 Weingut Steininger Young (Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal) The nose had tropical fruit and apricot, along with spice and some floral notes. The palate was a little creamy, with stone, tropical fruit, apricot, and spice. It had a good floral finish. (87 pts.)
Tonight I made Chicken with Mushrooms and Marsala.
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole free-range chicken (3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 bunch fresh thyme 2 cups mushrooms cut in half 2 shallots, diced 1 1/2 cups sweet marsala wine 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into cubes Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 bunch flat-leaf [...]