The video below says it all, but here is the list of wines that Gil & Bobbi Jardine shared with the group on Friday night.
Wines From Gil’s Cellar- Wine Appreciation Group, 4/19/2008
Argentina: 2005 Altos Las Hormigas Mendoza Reserva Vina Hormigas: The Wine Spectator: Very ripe, but also racy, with an exotic array of graphite, tar, sweet dark chocolate, plum, fig and violet. Has great structure and drive through the grip-filled finish. Drink through 2009– 3000 cases made
France (Bordeaux) : 2000 Chateau Siran Grand Cru Exceptionnel Margaux: The Wine Spectator: A lovely wine from this château. Aromas of crushed blackberries and raspberries. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long refreshing finish. Very racy. Best after 2009. 6,665 cases made.– Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon 2001: Alexander Valley: The Wine Spectator A delicious Cabernet at a terrific price—smooth, rich and juicy, with tiers of lively black cherry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that are deeply concentrated with a supple, elegant mouth feel. The tannins show some grip on the finish and a nice dusty, cedary oak quality adds a note of complexity. Best from 2005 through 2011. The Wine Enthusiast: This fabulously complex wine shows how you can merge power and nuance with the most complex and satisfying results… Shows an exciting finesse throughout– hard to exaggerate the quality. A perfect companion at the table.
Michel Magnien: 2002 Gevrey-Chambertin—Les Seuvrees Vielles Vignes: The Wine Advocate (89 - 90 Points): This is a fabulous single-vineyard wine that showcases Gevrey-Chambertin’s special terroir. The 2002 has unquestionable concentration and strength, yet it maintains Pinot Noir’s regal character. The aromas kick off our magical mystery tour with blackberries and toasty oak, while the flavors of medium-bodied dark fruit, herbs and a bit of tar lead to a hefty dose of smooth, ripe tannins. The smooth, round flavors make this a nice match with roast chicken and even grilled fish.
2002 Acacia Vineyard Pinot Noir Carneros: Deep ruby red color. The nose exhibits a delicate balance between primary fruit and rich, meaty, savory notes. A deep, black cherry aroma intermingles with subtle blackberry, cassis, roasted meat, wet earth and Provençal herb notes. The wine is creamy and mouth-filling on entry with a strong cola impression at mid-palate that leads to vanilla and tar on the long, broad, red cherry finish.
Yalumba Museum Reserve Antique Tawny Dessert Wine (Australia): The Wine Advocate: The medium amber-hued non-vintage Museum Reserve Antique Tawny, which has had more than 15 years of oak aging, is a sensational fortified that could easily be confused with a high quality, 20- to 25-year-old Tawny Port. Delicious notes of prunes, sweet raisins, over-ripe strawberries, and caramel soar from the glass of this incredibly intense wine.
