Monday, December 29, 2008

Best of the Best - Flight Two

Here are the [wines](http://www.cellartracker.com/event.asp?iEvent=6478) I tasted today:

* **2006 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja - Spain, Aragón, Campo de Borja** The nose had coffee, spice, oak, raspberry, and pepper. The palate was very smooth, and had berry, coffee, and licorice. (93 pts.)
* **2003 Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Classico Superiore Tb - Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico Superiore** The nose had cherry, chocolate, figs, and spice. The palate had cherry, figs, spice, and a chocolate finish. (92 pts.)
* **2004 Château de Carles Haut-Carles - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Fronsac** The nose had stone, dirt, blueberry, and blackberry. The palate had blueberry, rocks, blackberry, and floral notes. (91 pts.)
* **2006 Seven Hills Vintage Red Ciel du Cheval Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain** The nose had blackberry, black currant, spice, and a touch of oak. The palate was ripe, and had black currant, blackberry, and vanilla. (90 pts.)
* **2005 Veraison Black Bart Marsanne - USA, California, Napa Valley** The nose had peach, honey, citrus, and floral notes. The palate was creamy and rich, and had honey, citrus, and a finish that reminded me of glue. (88 pts.)

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