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NV Chateau de Chamilly
(2008-02-19 23:30:48 UTC) buddy icon NV Chateau de Chamilly 91/100

amazingly complex pinot noir with metallic, fish scales on top of prunes and leathery flavors. A bit bretty also, which I find I like. This is not your typical california pinot noir.

2006 Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Rose
(2007-10-07 04:27:10 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Rose 90/100

It just really reminded me of strawberries and cream. Very nice and pretty rose.

2006 Dr. konstantin Frank Gewurztraminer
(2007-09-20 05:05:46 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Dr. konstantin Frank Gewurztraminer 89/100

A nice Gewurztraminer that is not overpowering. The usual slew of tropical fruits is here, but without the overripe to rotting fruits that seem to always accompany the Gewurtz.

2006 Babich 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
(2007-09-20 04:58:11 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Babich 2006 Sauvignon Blanc 87/100

A pleasant wine that is nicely balanced. Green peppers and papaya flavors dominate.

2006 Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling
(2007-09-20 04:16:53 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 93/100

Beautiful. Floral scents with classic apple, peaches, and pears that unfold delicately, instead of attacking your nose with alcohol and fruit. Beautiful flowers on the palate that invoked rain and moss. Best finish I've ever had in a wine. I would drink this wine just to experience that finish again.

2005 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris
(2007-09-20 04:10:17 UTC) buddy icon 2005 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris 85/100

Pungent tropical fruits, especially banana and grapefruit, with a strange taste that reminded me of blue cheese. Also highly acidic, which I suspect might be better with food. Not my style, but I can imagine a lot of people liking this wine a lot, especially because of the overpowering nose.

2006 Dr.Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
(2007-09-20 04:05:04 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Dr.Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling 88/100

Good Riesling with lots of apples and peaches, and with bright acidity, which might have been a bit too much. But it was a good, strong riesling that went well with food and was enjoyed by everyone at the table. But to be honest, I was expecting more from this producer.

2006 Chateau Potelle Sauvignon Blanc
(2007-09-15 04:47:12 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Chateau Potelle Sauvignon Blanc 85/100

Banana banana banana.

2006 Bonterra Viognier
(2007-09-15 04:43:55 UTC) buddy icon 2006 Bonterra Viognier 84/100

Fresh green bean, bartlett pear, and flowers. Didn't like the finish.

2001 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
(2007-09-15 04:29:51 UTC) buddy icon 2001 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 91/100

Has coffee, pine needles, soap, and tart cherries on the nose. Moist earth and mushrooms on the palate. A complex and delicious wine.