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2014 Sine Qua Non Lightmotif, California - Wine Review

Score: 
95
Grade: 
A

This is a blend with Chardonnay being the dominant grape.  Deep/medium gold in color.  The nose is very nice.  Chalky with some grapefruit but also a slight honey and peach.  On the palate, this is a bit tight and probably will improve with cellaring or decanting.  Deep and complex on the palate with a slightly oily texture.  The honey and peach notes come out more but there is also a pleasant bitterness especially on the finish that is really nice.  Long finish.  There is a lot of structure to this wine.  

2005 Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé Cuvée Palmes d'Or, France, Champagne - Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Pale but vibrant ruby in color.  The nose has some slight cherries and a bit of rhubarb.  A nice foam with a lot of little bubbles.  On the palate, this is good but lacks depth especially considering the price.  Nevertheless, an excellent wine.  The cherries with a slight bitter cherry flavors carry over to the palate.  Clean with a nice finish.  And of course, a gorgeous bottle.  

2015 Daniel Bouland Morgon Corcelette Vieilles Vignes, Beaujolais - Wine Review

Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

Excellent wine and my favorite 2015 Beaujolais (So far).  Deep purple in color.  The nose is dusty with black cherries and a bit of fig.  On the palate, lovely silky texture.  Black cherries and black raspberries with nice spice to it.  Sort of a combination of Syrah and Zin in a good way but a bit lighter.  Firm tannins.  This got better all night and has lots of upside but it is delicious now.

2015 Daniel Bouland Morgon Delys, Beaujolais - Wine Review

Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

Inky purple in color.  The nose has cedar with some cherries and black cherries.  On the palate, black cherries.  Medium tannins.  This wine is excellent but it seems to be close to ready to drink now and without the potential for much more improvement.  That is not a bad thing (and it may even be a good thing) though.  

2015 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Cuvée Godefroy, Beaujolais - Wine Review

Score: 
93
Grade: 
A

A bit lighter in style (truer?) than most of the other 2015 Beaujolais I tasted.  To me, that was a good thing.  Purple/ruby in color.  The nose is very tight at first but then opens to cherries with a touch of spice.  Maybe also some rhubarb.  On the palate, this is tart cherries.  Bold acidity.  I like this a lot but some may have issues with the tartness.  Nice complex.  Kept improving all night long.  A Fass Selection wine.  

2015 Daniel Bouland Morgon Schiste

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Purple/Ruby in color.  The nose has dark cherries and a nice earthiness to it.  Just a hint of funk.  On the palate, this has sweet black cherry fruit.  Seems packed quite tight.  It just starts to unwind in the glass but needs some cellar time.  Firm tannins.  

2015 Coudert Fleurie Clos de la Roilette Cuvée Tardive, Beaujolais - Wine Review

Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-

Purple/ruby in color.  Bright.  The nose takes a moment then shows black cherries, some candied qualities.  Someone said butterscotch, and that is close.  With more air, black cherries and earthiness.  On the palate, this is deep and complex.  Tannic.  Black raspberries and very clean.  Blind I might have guessed Cote Rotie.  Its best days are in the future IMO.  

2012 Patrick Piuze Chablis Premier Cru Les Forêts

Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-

Gold in color.  A bit deeper, probably saw some new oak.  The nose is dusty with some lemon and spice.  On the palate, this is a very rich wine.  Very good, if to me, un-Chablis-like.  Lemon candy, almost sweet.  Round.  Enough acidity but no more.  Nice finish.

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