Blind Tasting
Farpointe Cellar
Tasted Saturday, July 10, 2010
FLIGHT 1
2001 Maria Grazia Guerrieri Terra di Ripanera Vino da Tavola – Italy, Tuscany, Vino da Tavola The nose had spice and tobacco, dried herbs, and some cherry. The palate had tobacco and herbs, cherry, and a spicy finish. (88 Points)
2005 Domaine Alfred Grenache Chamisal Vineyards – USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley The nose had strawberry and pepper, and some floral notes. It also had some thyme and rosemary at the end. The palate a load of cooking spice, some floral notes, and a blueberry and pepper finish. (88 Points)
2006 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley – USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley The nose had jammy blueberry, sweet cherry, toast, and a big shot of vanilla at the end. The palate had blueberry and toast, a bit of tobacco, and a nice cherry vanilla finish. (88 Points)
2006 Kestrel Merlot – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley The nose had black currant and raspberry, earth and spice, and a little vanilla. The palate had black currant and tobacco, cherry and spice, and some oak on the finish. (87 Points)
2006 Perata Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Franks’s Blend – USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville The nose had blackberry and blueberry, and just a touch of raspberry. The palate had cedar and blackberry, and little cherry and blueberry, and some vanilla on the finish. (86 Points)
FLIGHT 2
2006 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley The nose had black currant and coffee bean, chocolate and earth, and some strawberry at the end. The palate had lots of sweet, dark fruit, some mocha, and a a nice earthy finish. (92 Points)
2008 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Mount Carmel – USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills – Sta. Rita Hills The nose had cherry and bright berry aromas, forest floor and spice, and a little cola at the end. The palate had cherry and earth, berry and spice, and a vanilla finish. (91 Points)
