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Lot # <strong>Wine</strong> Year M D Comment<br />
5178 Fumé Blanc, Paso Robles 2008 9 9 Rather bland. Fruit too ripe, acidity too low.<br />
5179 Chardonnay, Central Coast 2008 8 9 Plenty of quality here. Good weight.<br />
5180 Reserve Viognier, Central Coast 2008 7 8 Slightly oily, but typical of the grape. Very attractive.<br />
5181 Zinfandel, Paso Robles 2007 8 9 Juicy. Mellow. Harmonious.<br />
5182 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles 2007 7 7 Bell pepper. Tough grained tannins. Balance has still to come.<br />
5183 Merlot, Paso Robles 2006 7 7<br />
5184 Reserve Pinot Noir, 2007 7 8 Too big to be anything but Californian, but good anyway.<br />
Santa Barbara County<br />
5185 Wente Take Seven, Small Lot, 2007 8 8 Too much. Too much of everything to ever see grace,<br />
Central Coast, Founders’ Choice elegance or charm. What a monster.<br />
5186 Melon de Bourgogne 2008 9 10 Amazingly attractive. Don’t delay, grab the freshness.<br />
5187 Chardonnay 2008 9 9 Enjoy it for its fresh characters.<br />
5188 Riesling 2008 9 10 Well made, but lacking fruit persistence.<br />
5189 Cabernet Franc Reserve 2008 10 10 Came round faster than expected.<br />
5190 Sauvignon Blanc, Private Selection, VQA 2008 9 9 Good. Less varietal than many, but a nice drink.<br />
5191 Chardonnay Auxerrois, 2008 9 9 Clean. Dry. It has worked out well, don’t wait any longer.<br />
Private Selection, VQA<br />
5192 Gewürztraminer, Private Selection, VQA 2008 8 8 Never had that “Alsace” character and won’t ever get it,<br />
but it is drinknig well.<br />
5193 Pinot Grigio, Private Selection, VQA 2008 9 9 Peachy, not at all like those Grigios from Italy. Judged on its<br />
own, it is really good.<br />
5194 Gamay Noir, Private Selection, VQA 2008 8 9 Too much acidity and plenty of fruit. Still not entirely together.<br />
5195 Ramón Bilbao Single Vineyard, 2007 8 8 Very good vintage; produced very good wine.<br />
DOC Rioja, Ramón Bilbao<br />
5196 Sierra Almirón Tempranillo, 2007 8 8 Right from the heart of Spain’s wind power country.<br />
DO La Mancha, Finca Antigua Somewhat tough, more tannin than fruit.<br />
5197 Vinea Reserva, Tempranillo, 2003 9 9 Little known region and less known wine, but truly very good.<br />
DO Cigales, Finca Museum<br />
5198 Oriella Tempranillo Crianza, 2006 9 9 Shows the class of good Tempranillo.<br />
DO Vinos de Madrid, Bodegas Oriella<br />
<strong>Wine</strong> <strong>Review</strong> <strong>2010</strong><br />
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