On 6/4/18 1:18 PM, DaleW wrote:
> Local group met, theme being NY State and Canadian wines. Fred hosted, put out salmon spread, hummus, and tapenade; later he grilled sausage and chicken
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> 2017 Salmon Run (Dr. K. Frank) Rose (Finger Lakes)
> Soft, edge of sweetness, red fruits. B-/C+
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> Rest were blind
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> 2017 One Woman Rose (North Fork)
> A bit crisper than the FL rose (would have guessed other way around), herby. B-
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> 2016 One Woman Gruner Veltliner (North Fork)
> Moderate acids, pear and citrus, not very Gruner ish but tasty. B
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> 2015 Norman Hardy Chardonnay (Niagara )
> Buttery oak, vanilla, modest acids, big but short. I though NF Chard C+
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> 2015 Duck Walk Pinot Grigio (Hamptons)
> A wine to make you appreciate Sta. Marg. Low acid, sweet, short. C+
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> 2014 Eminence Road €œElizabeths Vineyard€� Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes)
> Mine, had some time in decanter. Raspberry green tobacco and herbs, balanced and fun. B+
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> 2015 Hearts and Hands Pinot Noir (Finger Lakes)
> Fresh, crisp cherry, some herbs. B+/B
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> 2014 Onabay Cabernet Franc (North Fork)
> Light, acids a little disjointed, but some nice cranberry fruit. B-
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> 2015 Eminence Road €œElizabeths Vineyard€� Cabernet Sauvignon (Finger Lakes)
> Soft cassis, some herb. I guessed NF Merlot B/B-
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> There was a terrible Merlot, but I didnt write down name. Somehow I thought someone said it was Pinot Project, but that makes no sense.
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> Fun night, though I would have preferred if there wasnt a downpour during walk home
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> Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
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We are going to a Society of Wine Educators in Rochester then on to the
Finger Lakes for wine touring. Not too impressed with this set of wines.