Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity

BC Gulf Islands VQA 2012

Great aromatics with lovely dry finish thats unexpected given the fruit and floral characteristics on the nose — 10 years ago

Tardieu-Laurent

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2003

Noticeably hot vintage. Honestly could have mistaken for a Mclaren Vale or Barossa Shiraz. Malic and minerality from Viognier — 11 years ago

Haley Duncan
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Matt liked this

Dorrien Estate

Heemskerk Brut Pinot Noir Blend 2011

Love the sour zing in this Tassie Pinot almost like orange rind. Loads of black fruits and black cherries, fine tannins that fade just a little too quickly for my liking, probably because it's an '11. French oak nicely balanced and doesn't overpower. Could be mistaken for an Otago. — 11 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Med body, med + acidity. Soft, medium tannins. med + finish. CEDAR. vanilla. Spice. lots of acidity--would have mistaken for Sangiovese. Drink now or age 5-10 years. — 12 years ago

Jesse Levine

Jesse Levine

Nice country background

Peirson Meyer

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Charlie Beatty
9.8

Impressive Pinot Noir Peirson Meyer has had a Identity Crisis. In years past they operated with 2 different labels. The other being L'Angevin !! That label is now on the back label!!! — 11 years ago

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Charlie Beatty

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Now the profile has matured and shows Great Fruit Component and layers of complexity . I give this a CB 93-94 rating thanks to the one label!! Bravo! A MUST BUY!!

Stephane Montez (Domaine du Monteillet)

Cuvée du Papy Saint Joseph Syrah

Soft ,light .
this Syrah could be mistaken for a Pinot in 2011
— 11 years ago

Whitcraft Winery

Stolpman Vineyard Grenache 2009

On the other hand...singing at this point. Restrained yet present. Lovely light body with interesting tannic note was mistaken for neb by one guest. Paired great with 14 lb slow roasted fresh ham. — 12 years ago

Marc liked this

Seavey Vineyard

Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Dark inky purple. Black currant, fresh earth, and baking spice on the nose. A rich & powerful style. Tannins are nice and integrated in the mouth, leading to a medium-long finish redolent of dark fruit and mocha. This seems big and overripe on the nose but could be mistaken for top-growth Pauillac in the mouth. Not my style yet I love this wine. Decanted. #Napa #Cabernet — 11 years ago

Château Franc Mayne

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

2007. Mistaken for a Tempranillo at opening. Juicy n chewy, bit spicy is typical for a new merlot, has structure. I do think right bank n margaux 07 r a bargain. Drink. — 11 years ago

Michel Arnould & Fils

Cuvée Du Cinquantenaire Millesimé Champagne Brut Grand Cru

Gary Westby
10

All old vine Verzenay, about 2/3 Pinot Noir and 1/3 Chardonnay, all from massal selections. Unbelievable focus, cut, chalky power and length, with the signature hazelnut flavors that can be easily mistaken for wood. Patrick Arnould made a tiny us nitty of this, not to sell, but only to give away! — 11 years ago

Cleora Campbell
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Corey, Konstantin and 1 other liked this
Gary Westby

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This was 2004.