DAILY WINE DISPATCH | 2009 Tasting Notes



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This list will try to include every wine that's passed my lips, at dinner, in class or at a tasting. I realized last year that sometimes taking accurate notes or even getting the proper name was not always possible. Tried at least 750 wines in 2008, most of which I do remember. Without having an official class this year, that number will be hard to reach. I think my liver will thank me.

DECEMBER


12/1/09	2006 Las Rocas Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain – $11	**
12/2/09	2001 Blankiet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard, Napa Valley, CA – $125	***
12/2/09	2003 La Tour Blanche Sauternes, Bordeaux, France – $45	***
12/3/09	2005 Anglim Winery Syrah, Paso Robles, CA – $22	**
12/4/09	NV Ogio Prosecco Extra Dry, Veneto, Italy – $9	**
12/5/09	2006 Minassian-Young Grenache, Paso Robles, CA – $22	**
12/7/09	2006 Edward Sellers Blanc Du Rhone, Paso Robles, CA – $29	***
12/8/09	2007 Trader Joe's Reserve Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA – $10	**
12/9/09	2004 Pine Ridge Cabernet Franc Trois Cuvée, Napa Valley, CA – $35	**
12/10/09	2007 Bridlewood Winery Reserve Viognier, Santa Barbara, CA – $24	**
12/10/09	2007 Anglim Winery Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $34	***
12/11/09	2006 Grey Stack Cellars "The Narcissist" Syrah, Sonoma, CA – $48	***
12/13/09	2007 Concannon Limited Release Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CA – $15	**
12/14/09	2007 Tangent Albarino, Edna Valley, CA – $14	**
12/16/09	2006 Terlato- Chapoutier Shiraz "Lieu Dit Malakoff", Central Victoria, Australia – $35	**
12/17/09	2007 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling Gobelsburger, Kamptal, Austria – $18	*
12/18/09	2007 Trader Joe's Reserve Barbera, Mendocino, CA – $10	**
12/19/09	2007 Antica Terra Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR – $45	***
12/19/09	2006 Barrel 27 Wines "Right Hand Man" Syrah, Paso Robles, CA – $18	**
12/20/09	2008 Chateau Guiot Rosé, Costières-de-Nimes, France – $10	**
12/20/09	2004 Beckmen Vineyards PMV Whole Cluster Grenache, Santa Barbara, CA – $36	**
12/21/09	2007 Baglia Di Pianetto "Ficiligno", Sicily, Italy – $16	**
12/22/09	2005 RN Estate Vineyard Mourvèdre, Paso Robles, CA – $30	***
12/23/09	2008 Mas Torrontes, Cafayate, Argentina – $8	**
12/24/09	2007 Turley Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard, Paso Robles, CA – $45	***
12/24/09	2006 Havens Wine Cellars Merlot, Napa Valley, CA – $25	**
12/25/09	2006 Dry Stack Cellars "Marie's Block" Syrah, Sonoma, CA – $38	****
12/27/09	2002 Montemaggiore Winery Syrah, Sonoma, CA – $35	***
12/28/09	2007 Justin Winery The Orphan, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/29/09	2007 Castoro Cellars Viognier, Paso Robles, CA – $10	*
12/30/09	2006 Stolpman Vineyards L'Avion, Santa Barbara, CA – $35	***
12/31/09	2008 Penman Springs "Dry Humor" Muscat Blanc, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2008 Penman Springs Syrah Rosé, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2006 Penman Springs Merlot, Paso Robles, CA – $17	**
12/31/09	2006 Penman Springs "Old Block" Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA – $26	**
12/31/09	2005 Penman Springs Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA – $26	**
12/31/09	2006 Penman Springs "Artisan Cuvee" Meritage, Paso Robles, CA – $24	**
12/31/09	2006 Penman Springs Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, CA – $22	**
12/31/09	2008 Clayhouse Vineyard Adobe White, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2007 Clayhouse Vineyard Adobe Red, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2008 Clayhouse Vineyard Malbec, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2006 Clayhouse Vineyard Syrah, Paso Robles, CA – $15	**
12/31/09	2006 Clayhouse Vineyard Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, CA – $25	***

**** Outstanding | *** Delicious | ** Enjoyable | * Drinkable