WINE TASTING BIG SCORES WITH BIG JOHN
April 8th Tuesday 5pm-8pm
The Wine and Cheese Place BALLWIN
14748 Clayton Road - Ballwin MO
636.227.9001
$10 per person - reservations required
Sheridan Vineyards Tasting with John Caudill aka "BIG JOHN"
2010 Sheridan L'Orage.....$51.99
A blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Cabernet Franc that spent 24 months in half new and half once-used French oak barrels, the 2010 l’Orage is also fantastic and shows the deep, concentrated house style. Offering up decadent black cherry, black currant, spice box, lead pencil shavings and underbrush aromas and flavors, it doesn’t pull any punches on the palate and delivers massive amounts of fruit, texture and tannin. Firming up noticeably on the finish, it’s a broad, chewy effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring. A perfect intro into Scott’s wines, it will have 12-15 years of longevity. Drink now-2025.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
2010 Sherdian Boss Block Cabernet Franc....$47.99
Starting out the 2010s, the 2010 Boss Block is a 100% Cabernet Franc that spent close to two years in 100% new French oak. Inky purple in color and concentrated, decadent and rich, it stays remarkable fresh and lively aromatically with dark chocolate-covered plums, roasted herbs, dried spices, pan drippings and charred earth all emerging from the glass. While this aromatic profile might not seem to live up to the billing of fresh and lively, there is certainly a lift and vibrancy to the aromas that keep it from coming across as heavy or cumbersome. Similarly styled on the palate, with a full-bodied, structured and firm mouthfeel, it has beautifully integrated acidity, masses of tannin and a focused finish that pumps out serious length. The most lively and fresh of Scott’s 2010s, yet still with some tannin to integrate, it should be given 2-3 years of bottle age and then consumed over the following decade. Drink 2015-2025.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
2010 Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon....$119.99
The incredible 2010 Block 1 comes from estate vineyards and is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 28 months in French oak. Massively concentrated, with a slightly backwards, brooding profile, it offers up an ultra-rich, meaty bouquet of smoked black currants, sage brush, mint, dry-aged beef and brown spice that gives way to a full-bodied, muscular 2010 that has a serious amount of fruit and texture that’s cut by juicy, lively acidity and ripe tannin. Disjointed right on opening, it improved beautifully over the evening (and consecutive days) and should be decanted for an hour or more if drinking anytime soon. It’s a unique, thrilling effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and drink well for 15-20 years. Drink 2016-2030.
Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate
Sheridan Vineyards Tasting with John Caudill aka "BIG JOHN"
2010 Sheridan L'Orage.....$51.99
A blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and one-third Cabernet Franc that spent 24 months in half new and half once-used French oak barrels, the 2010 l’Orage is also fantastic and shows the deep, concentrated house style. Offering up decadent black cherry, black currant, spice box, lead pencil shavings and underbrush aromas and flavors, it doesn’t pull any punches on the palate and delivers massive amounts of fruit, texture and tannin. Firming up noticeably on the finish, it’s a broad, chewy effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring. A perfect intro into Scott’s wines, it will have 12-15 years of longevity. Drink now-2025.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
2010 Sherdian Boss Block Cabernet Franc....$47.99
Starting out the 2010s, the 2010 Boss Block is a 100% Cabernet Franc that spent close to two years in 100% new French oak. Inky purple in color and concentrated, decadent and rich, it stays remarkable fresh and lively aromatically with dark chocolate-covered plums, roasted herbs, dried spices, pan drippings and charred earth all emerging from the glass. While this aromatic profile might not seem to live up to the billing of fresh and lively, there is certainly a lift and vibrancy to the aromas that keep it from coming across as heavy or cumbersome. Similarly styled on the palate, with a full-bodied, structured and firm mouthfeel, it has beautifully integrated acidity, masses of tannin and a focused finish that pumps out serious length. The most lively and fresh of Scott’s 2010s, yet still with some tannin to integrate, it should be given 2-3 years of bottle age and then consumed over the following decade. Drink 2015-2025.
Rated 93/100 The Wine Advocate
2010 Block 1 Cabernet Sauvignon....$119.99
The incredible 2010 Block 1 comes from estate vineyards and is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 28 months in French oak. Massively concentrated, with a slightly backwards, brooding profile, it offers up an ultra-rich, meaty bouquet of smoked black currants, sage brush, mint, dry-aged beef and brown spice that gives way to a full-bodied, muscular 2010 that has a serious amount of fruit and texture that’s cut by juicy, lively acidity and ripe tannin. Disjointed right on opening, it improved beautifully over the evening (and consecutive days) and should be decanted for an hour or more if drinking anytime soon. It’s a unique, thrilling effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and drink well for 15-20 years. Drink 2016-2030.
Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate
A few more wines will still be added - stay tuned
LIMITED SPACE RSVP at 636.227.9001
LIMITED SPACE RSVP at 636.227.9001
or email Kevin@wineandcheeseplace.com
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