California Chardonnay - Chateau Montelena vs Grgich (In Kamakura)
May 28, 2022
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We
tasted Chateau Montelena of the judgement of Paris, and Grgich
Hills Estates that Montelena’s winemaker srarted own winery,
along with wines listed below, from California and others. Time : 12:30 - 15:00
Venue
: Chez Kentaro French restaurant |
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Glass
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Wine |
Year |
Grape |
Region |
Yen |
Shops |
1s |
2s |
Ls |
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A |
PAUL HOBBS |
2019 |
Chardonnay |
Russian
River Valley, |
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1 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
B |
Puligny-Montrachet,
1er Cru -Les Folatieres, |
2013 |
Chardonnay |
Bourgogne |
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5 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
C |
Freemark Abbey |
2012 |
Chardonnay |
Napa Valley |
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2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
D |
Chateau Montelena |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
Napa Valley |
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3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
E |
Grgich Hills Estates |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
Napa Valley |
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4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
F |
Wellington Vineyards |
2006 |
Roussanne |
Sonoma County |
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6 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
Regends
Rank:
1=Most Preffered, 9=Worst,
1s:No
of attendee preffered best,
2s:
No of attendee chose second best,
Ls:No
of atendee ranked worst
Dinner wines:
Chassagne-Montract, Premier cru La Rocquemaure 1999
Chateau Haut-Brion 2018
Domaine Serene 2016
Luce, Brunello di Montalcino 2012
Dishes for tonight;
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Link to The Wine List