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Featured Producer
& Wine (s) on Rick's WineSite Journal |
Delia Viader with Doug Jeffirs,
Director of Wine for Binny's Beverage Depot, and Rick McNees (above)
(right) Delia Viader signing bottles. (far right)
George & Kay Mamo, Rick &
Linda McNees w/ Winemaker Delia Viader |
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Delia Viader |
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Howell Mountain, Napa Valley |
Featured
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Viader Estate Red 2000
Viader Estate Red 2002
Viader Dare Cabernet Franc 2003
Viader Dare Tempranillo 2003
Viader Syrah 2003 |
| Winemaker (s) |
Delia
Viader |
| Website: |
http://www.viader.com/ |
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Wines tasted:
Viader Estate Red 2000
Viader Estate Red 2002
Viader Dare Cabernet Franc 2003
Viader Dare Tempranillo 2003
Viader Syrah 2003 |
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An evening with Delia Viader
November 3, 2005
Binny's Lakeview, Chicago
Hosted by Binny's Beverage Depot |
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Journal entries: Date, Wine,
Rating, Price, Comments |
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| Viader Estate
Red 2000 |
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Appellation: Nape Valley Howell Mountain |
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Varieties: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon •
37% Cabernet Franc |
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Notes: Scents and flavors of
currant, red cherry, hints of blackberry, anise and mocha with a long
slightly acidic finish. |
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RM Rating 91 |
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| Viader Estate
Red 2002 |
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Appellation: Nape Valley Howell Mountain |
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Varieties: Cabernet
Sauvignon 51%, Cabernet Franc 49% |
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Notes: Scents and flavors of that classic
Howell Mountain terrior sweet currant,
black cherry, raspberry and hints of plum and mocha with a long
smooth polished finish. Delicious. |
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RM Rating 94 |
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Viader Dare
Cabernet Franc 2003
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Soft black pepper, sweet currant,
raspberry, a hint of plum and mocha with a long smooth moderate tannin
finish.
This is a remarkable Franc as that Howell Mountain terrior currant comes
through to soften and polish what is normally a more spicy and slightly
rough varietal. |
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RM rating 92 |
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Viader Dare
Tempranillo 2003
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80% Tempranillo and 20% Howell Mountain
Cabernet Franc |
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Medium bodied, aromas and tastes of
licorice and black berry predominate with hints of white pepper and
black cherry. RM rating 88. |
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| Viader Syrah
2003 |
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Notes - Moderate body,
somewhat flat compared to the other fruit forward wines - hints of berry
fruit with a muted finish. A bit flat and closed. RM rating 86. |
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