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Elaine Meckenstock

7 wines • 3 followers • 3 following

Berthoud Vineyards

Syrah 2005

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

8.0

Elaine had this 11 years ago

Roger HoskinsJustin Lee
with Roger and Justin
Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

I think you mean Sonoma trip. 😉
Justin Lee

Justin Lee

That is a good point. To be fair we started in napa.
Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

Agreed.

Jean Claude Mas

Saint-Chinian 2011

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

7.8

Not my favorite from last month's languedoc box from odd lots, but totally quaffable at $8. Not very complex, earthy, a bit tanniny. — 12 years ago

Justin Lee

Justin Lee

Languedoc box? Intriguing.
Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

Odd lots does a themed box of six every month, complete with 10% discount. Last month was languedoc; this month is burgundy!

Château de Gaudou

Tradition Cahors Malbec Merlot Tannat 2011

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

9.3

Interesting blend of merlot, Malbec, and tannat. Full bodied. Fairly well balanced. Bit of that twangy French terroir. Great value at $10. Makes me curious about higher end Cahors. — 12 years ago

Justin Lee

Justin Lee

$10? Must try.

Sobon Estate

Rocky Top Zinfandel 2010

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

7.6

It's no Fiddletown. Probably better than a lot of zins at this price though. Holds up well to being open 24 hours. — 12 years ago

Jean Claude Mas

Mas de Mas Minervois Carignane Blend 2011

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

8.9

Pretty darn tasty for $9. Full bodied, balanced. Not very complex. — 12 years ago

Christian Ninot et Fils

Monthelie Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

8.9

No complaints about this $22 burgundy. Not at all harsh as others in this price range. Balanced with a bit of pepper or spice on the finish. Mr. Odd Lots suggests aging, and that would be interesting (although its not very tannic). Alas, we have no wine cellar... — 12 years ago

Vignerons de Buxy

Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise Buissonnier Pinot Noir 2011

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Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

8.3

Pretty darn good for a $11 burgundy. — 12 years ago

Elaine Meckenstock

Elaine Meckenstock

A little thin. More mineral than fruit, which is how you know it's French, not Californian
Justin Lee

Justin Lee

I'm bullish on the challonaisse