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2008 WINE TASTING RESULTS
January 23
Dave Barber presented the following wines to taste their aromas, texture and
body when compared with various foods.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| NV |
Segura Viudas, Cava Brut Reserve |
13 |
| 2007 |
Indaba Sauvignon Blanc, S. Africa |
14 |
| 2005 |
Beringer Gewurztraminer |
14 |
| 2006 |
Ironstone Obsession |
13 |
| 2006 |
Louis Chaves |
12 |
| 2005 |
Oxford Landing GSM |
15 |
| 2003 |
Castillo d’Clavio Rioja Crianza |
14 |
February 19
Strange Varieties & Regions
Antoinette Lundgren, of the Cork & Fork Wine Store, presented wines not
frequently known from her wine shop which goes well with numerous foods.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| NV |
Tenura S Anna Spummante |
15 |
| NV |
De Lazio Vermentino |
15 |
| NV |
Nyakas Sauvignon Blanc |
16 |
| NV |
Dr. Loosen “L” Riesling Kabinett |
16 |
| NV |
Maipe Malbec |
14 |
| NV |
Yard Dog Meritage |
15 |
| NV |
Mas de la Dame |
14 |
March 27
Jim Samartino presented wines provided by Benziger Family Wines from their
Sonoma County biodynamic vineyards.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| NV |
Sant’Orsa Asti Sparkling Wine |
13 |
| 2006 |
Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast |
14 |
| 2006 |
Chardonnay |
15 |
| 2006 |
Sauvignon Blanc,Casey’s Block |
13 |
| 2006 |
Pinot Noir, Sanoma Coast |
17 |
| 2004 |
Merlot, Sonoma Valley |
15 |
| 2005 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County |
16 |
April 15
Michelle Gueydan of Iron Bridge Wine Company presented wine to celebrate “No
more taxes, it’s wine time”.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| 2007 |
Calabrese Pinot Grigio |
15 |
| 2007 |
La Giacosa Chardonnay |
12 |
| 2007 |
Appassionata Vidal Blanc |
15 |
| NV |
Cano Pazzo Rose |
14 |
| 2008 |
Alouette Cabernet Franc |
14 |
| 2007 |
Alouette Cabernet Franc |
16 |
May 20
Holli & John Todhunter of Three Fox Vineyards presented a tasting of their
2007 harvest which was very well received.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| 2006 |
Vida Organica Torrontes, Argentina |
14.9 |
| 2005 |
Bonterra Chardonnay, Calif. |
13.1 |
| NV |
Musaragno Pinot Grigio, Italy |
11.6 |
| 2006 |
Badger Mountain Riesling, Washington |
13.3 |
| 2005 |
Red Truck Petite Sirah |
12.9 |
| NV |
Musaragno Cabernet Franc, Italy |
10.1 |
| 2004 |
Perrin Cotes du Rhone, France |
12.3 |
June 17
2008 AWS National Tasting Project- Irresistible Charms of Riesling
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| 2006 |
Kendal Jackson Vintners Reserve |
14 |
| 2006 |
Robert Mondavi Private Selection |
14 |
| 2006 |
Fess Parker White |
13 |
| 2006 |
Trefethen Dry |
11 |
| 2006 |
Snoqualmie |
14 |
| NV |
Hogue Late Harvest White |
15 |
July 15
Steve Jewett of Service Distributors, Inc. presented California Wine
Appellations discussion and their wines.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
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Edna Valley Chardonnay |
16 |
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A By Acacia Chardonnay |
15 |
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Acacia Carnerous Chardonnay |
17 |
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A By Acacia Pinot Noir |
15 |
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Acacia Carnerous Pinot Noir |
17 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Coastal Cab Sauvig |
16 |
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Beaulieu Vineyard Napa Valley Cab Sauv |
17 |
August 19
HHCAWS members presented a blind tasting of eight wines suitable for the fall tasting season
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| NV |
Pacific Peak Chardonnay |
12 |
| 2007 |
Stony Bay Sauvignon Blanc |
11 |
| 2007 |
Cavit Pinot Grigio |
14 |
| 2007 |
Chateau Ste Michaelle Riesling |
17 |
| 2005 |
Josephine Dubois Pinot Noir |
17 |
| 2006 |
Tuscan Moon Sangiovese |
14 |
| 2006 |
Gumdale Shiraz |
14 |
| 2005 |
Chateau Lauduc |
14 |
September 25
Jason Sinclair of Total Wines of Manassas presented Fall wines for our enjoyment.
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
| NV |
Gazela VinhoVerde |
11 |
| 2006 |
Muirwood Chardonnay |
14 |
| 2006 |
Butterfield Station Chardonnay |
13 |
| 2007 |
Maple Ridge Gewurztraminer |
14 |
| 2007 |
Dolcetto d’Alba-S |
13 |
| 2005 |
Buffalo Grove Zinfandel |
15 |
| 2007 |
Anakena Carmenere |
13 |
October 23
Steve Welcher of Iron Bridge Wine Company presented Holiday Wines for our last judged tasting of 2008
| Vintage |
Wine |
AWS Score |
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Loredan Gasparini Brut |
14 |
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Domaine de Coussergues Viognier |
14 |
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Cohen Family Vineyard Chardonnay |
15 |
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Portada Touriga Nacional |
15 |
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Higueruela Garnacha Syrarh |
16 |
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Amdes Peak Malbec |
16 |
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