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2007
Arthur, David - Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147
Very young wine and the only reason I had it was because it was one of two cabernets on the wine list at Baker and Banker.
The color was uninspiring...akin to a Chianti from the early 90s. The wine was pretty on the nose, with hints of cherry. On the palate it was extremely tannic, with nice minerality and good acidity. It's a light to medium bodied wine and I don't think it has the fruit to stand up to the tannin and age well over time. Surprised that the quality was not higher, given both the price point ($185 at the restaurant) and the vintage. Don't think I would buy this wine again.
2007
Lynmar - Chardonnay Sereinite
These two bottles were wonderful! Beautiful expressions of a Chablis styled Chardonnay. Very vibrant crisp acidity with a nice round mouthfeel. Medium to bodied. A piercing and clean wine. Matched perfectly with bacon wrapped scallops and brussel sprouts in a beurre blanc sauce. Superb! Will be buying more at Barrel Tasting Weekend in Sonoma on 2/6/10.
2001
Begali, Lorenzo - Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Monte Ca' Bianca
The choice of delaying the tasting of Amarone Monte Ca Bianca 2001 has definitely given a great result. Intense, clear in the expression of a ripe fruit and crunchy, traversed by floral, mineral and spicy notes, the wine appears even more rigorous with a silky plot of tannins and with a very promising future. -Tre Bicchieri Winner, Gambero Rosso

