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Bordeaux 2008 and 2009
I had the privilege of visiting Bordeaux in September 2009. The 2008 vintage turned out to be much better than expected. The great chateaux probably deserve a great-perfect score. Every property suggested that the 2009 would be even better if the weather held up. Petrus, Canon La Gaffeliere, Figeac, Latour, Haut Brion, Margaux, among others let us eat ripe Merlot grapes.
The caveat is that the prices may be higher than wholesalers, retailers and consumers would like to pay. That said, Bordeaux is the singularly most devoted to wine grape cultivation and vinification. There are over 12,000 chateaus! The entire region is blanketed with grapes or is forested!
More later on the actual description of wines tasted.
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Cellar Picks
| Seven Hills Syrah Walla Walla 2008 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company, The Originals Syrah, 2007 (Walla Walla WA.) $22 |
| Apex, Merlot, 2006 (Sunnyside, WA.) $35 |
| Castello di Gabbiano, Chianti Classico Reserva DOCG, 2006 (Tuscany, Italy) $22 |
| Penfolds, Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 (Australia) $33 |
| King Estate, Domaine Pinot Gris, 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) $25 |
| Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Healdsburg, CA.) $25. |
| Graham’s 20 Year Tawny Port, NV (Portugal) $29 |
| King Estate Pinot Noir 2008 (Eugene, Oregon) |
| Pommery, Springtime NV Brut Rose’ Champagne, NV (France) $65 |
| Don Miguel Gascon Reserva Malbec |
| Château Trimoulet St. Emilion Grand Cru 2005 (France) $35 |
| Waterbrook Merlot Reserve 2006 (Washington) $23 |
| Rosa Regale Red 2008 (Italy) $24 |
Value Picks
| Maryhill Winemaker's Red |
| StoneCap Syrah 2009 |
| Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 |
| Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 |
| Cupcake Vineyards, Pinot Noir, 2008 (Central Coast, CA.) $14 |
| Ravenswood, Vintners Blend Zinfandel, 2008 (CA.) $10 |
| Waterbrook, Sangiovese Rose’, 2009 (Walla Walla WA.) $15 |
| Rodney Strong Vineyards, Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2008 (Healdsburg, CA.) $20 |
| Concha Y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2007 |
| Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (Marlborough, Australia) $15 |
| Hogue Cellars Genesis Chardonnay 2008 (Prosser, WA.) $15 |
| The Magnificent Wine Company Steak House Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Walla Walla) $13 |
| Maryhill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 |
| Dry Creek Merlot 2006, Dry Creek Valley (Healdsburg, CA.) |
| Waterbrook Melange Blanc 2008 |
| Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone |
| Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 2007 "Parallel 45" |
| Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone "Les Abeilles" |
| Gordon Brothers Chardonnay 2008 (Washington) |
| Melini Chianti “Borghi d’Elsa” 2007 (Italy) |