January 23, 2007 - results of Little Fat Wino only


NOTE: Official Scores are here       THESE ARE MY PERSONAL SCORES ONLY!


My scores were as follows: (my scores were NOT included in any official totals). I am only listing the top half...

95 Points: I was really excited by the same 1999 Crown Bench Beamsville Bench blend that was rated lowest by the tasting panel. Not the first time I've been odd man out. My notes said: "Ruby with some browning, middle-aged. Rich ripe sweet fruit on the nose, cassis, raspberry and red peppers. Dry with moderate acidity, midweight plus. Very ripe fruit, wine is in excellent shape, lots of character (some may not like the rough edges). For me a great trip from beginning to end."

91 Points: Huff 2003 red (another wine the others didn't like), Fielding 2002 Cabernet Merlot and Ch Pichon Lalande 2001

90 Points: Ch D'Issan 2001, Kacaba Reserve Meritage 2002, Ch Margaux 2001, Pillitteri 2002 Trivalente and Ch Trotanoy 1999

89 Points: Clos Beauregard 2001 and Reif 2001 First Growth Cabernet

88 Points: Colio 2000 CEV Merlot, Ch Durfort Vivens 1999, Ch Gruaud Larose 1999 and ch Langoa-Barton 1996

87 Points: Ch Lafite-Rothschild 2001 and Stoney Ridge 1995 Cabernet Franc-Merlot

I was fortunate enough to identify 20 of the 30 wines correctly (probably my best result ever!)