The Private Minneapolis Wine Club
Client Appreciation Event
Friday, April 24
Twice a year I host a Client Appreciation Event where we sample six amazing wines and each member brings an appetizer to share. Always expect a super cult wine at this tasting and the 1998 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz was no exception.
The wines
2004 Aalto Ribera de Duero Spain
Color: Medium red
Nose: Vibrant and explosive from the glass with mineral, tar, floral
Taste: Really clean wine without the heavy tannins. Floral, mineral, smoke and nice fruit
Finish: Concentrated with some sweet fruit and well integrated oak and vanilla
Evaluation: This is a must buy and cellar selection. A great 10 year anniversary wine 94 points
2003 Petrolo Galatrona IGT Italy (Merlot)
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Floral, earth, fruit
Taste: Floral, earth, sweet fruits, leather
Finish: Good acidity with dirt and a little gritty
Evaluation: If this was $35 instead of $50 plus I would buy a few more bottles 91 points
2001 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape France
Color: Medium purple but dirty
Nose: Tar, spices, leather, raspberries
Taste: Good acidity with mineral, leather, tar, meat, raspberries, floral
Finish: Concentrated with firm tannins. This wine should cellar for a long time
Evaluation: This is not for everyone and classic CDP quality. The third bottle I have sampled and the first was 84, second 94 and this one is around 92 points
2005 Stephan L'Adventure Winery Estate Paso Robles Cuvee California
Color: Dark purple
Nose: Bacon, floral, mineral
Taste: Floral, pepper steak, spices and oak
Finish: Balanced with licorice, black pepper, oak, and bacon
Evaluation: Cellar for some time as this is way to young 90 points
2002 Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Germany
Color: Medium gold
Nose: Honey, slate, peach
Taste: Peach cobbler, honey suckles, nice sour component
Finish: Medium and concentrated with honey, slate, peach, and floral. Super balanced wine
Evaluation: Wonderful wine from a great producer. Third bottle and my scores have ranged from 91 to 94. 92 points