I haven’t decided yet… I am officially done with work this year… but of course, I went in today and will go in Monday to finish…hmmmm what to open to celebrate?
@ScottW58 I’m pretty sure this has been answered somewhere along the line, but what is Cuban beef? Is it the same as ropa vieja? That’s what the internets seem to be telling me.
@jmdavidson1 Sounds very similar to our experience with the '96. I swirled the shit out of it and took my time drinking but did not notice any appreciable difference from PnP to the last drop.
@hscottk@klezman Agree it was good and believe it may well get better with more age. I mentioned to my guests that I had just ordered a case (without mentioning price) and said if they wanted a couple of bottles I was willing to sell a few,both immediately said yes. When I said the price they both asked if cases were still available.
@jmdavidson1
The first bottle of this I had was good but had a few too many green notes imho, this bottle is showing some deep black cherry and licorice, not sure what happened to the green but i’m happy it’s gone. Good acid and tannin balance I think this is just starting to hit it’s drinking window. Glad to have a couple left.
@ScottW58 it’s earthy and tart. Not a whole lot of fruit, but what it does have is very bright red strawberry/cranberry. It’s a reflective wine. Didn’t work out for the sitting on the patio with no food, but worked with a plate of cheese and crackers.
While this isn’t what I literally drank tonight, I thought I’d share a blast from the past. Some great memories!
These are bottles I was “saving” to use for bottling wine that I make, but I’ve stopped doing that so these are going to recycling. (Except for the jeroboams, those and the magnum I’m keeping…)
Drinking California Roots red blend . Not too shabby I must say for $5 at Target… I Google Searched the word “meh” tonight and here’s where I find myself, happy to share.
Funny story, well, not that funny, we were drinking a bottle of the Gruet Sauvage brut one Friday night a couple of weeks ago, right after it got here, and everyone liked it so much that one of my colleagues took a bottle off my hands. And then today, another wine buddy found a bottle of it in the office freezer(!). The guy who bought from me doesn’t remember anything about it. Not a good sign. Though it didn’t look like it had leaked or anything. Someone took it home, to open it for science.
Anyway, all of that inspired us to open a bottle, which turned out to be that Six Sigma blend that was here not too long ago. What a delightful wine!
With Flannery burgers, a perfect blend of 25% each Prime Hanger Seak, Prime Skirt Steak, Dry Aged Steak Ends and Prime Brisket fat blend. Great wine too
In honor of the current offering, I had some Winesmith 2014 Grenache Blanc (bubbly style!). I haven’t had Grenache Blanc before, but holy mackerel it was a delicious wine. I’m in SIWBM currently as I drink down my inventory, but I’ve added that kind of wine to my list for next summer. (I have a good amount of Riesling and Viognier to tide me over this summer.)
@klezman@rjquillin I drank the one I paid for but still sitting on a freebie cuz there was a guy in Chicago with almost the same name who complained about a bad bottle in a previous order and John sent me a replacement bottle thinking I was him. He also sent me a pre-release (at the time) of the 2012 Kimberly’s Syrah where he scratched off the last number of the vintage and wrote a “2” above it in pen.
I felt bad so contacted him about the mistake and offered to pay for the extra bottles but he laughed it off. Nice guy!
@hscottk I finally opened a bottle of that last weekend (with friends) and it is a great summer sipper with appetizers. Tonight, with P-I-Z-Z-A, 2011 Casalvento Janus IGT (wwet).
(SW58) With Costco stuffed green pepper and spanish rice, drum roll…2003 Moris Farms Avvoltore. This wine says, “I’m Italian.” Perfect pairing with the acidity of the tomato and onion sugo I made for the peppers. (Benchmark purchase. No bricking, tannins have a ways to go and fruit like it was bottled yesterday.) Will see how this develops tonight.
1998 Haubs-Barzen Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett for now. Freaking delicious and an amazing value from Garagiste. Something red with a tri tip soon enough.
2010 Tercero Grenache, Larner Vineyard. @tercerowines this is singing. Bright red cherries, tart sour cherry on the finish. Nose is mesmerizing, a little heat on the nose, candied red fruits, cedar, marzipan? you can just get lost in the aromas. My last one of one of my favorite grenaches.
2014 Felsina Chianti Classico - the word on the street is that they only did this bottling in 2014. I’m not an expert in their wines, but this was a screaming value.
@rjquillin Last fall, yes. I let them sit for a few months often because why the hell not. Also, a 2014 is a bit young, but I got four because of that - need to allocate one for tasting young.
@jmdavidson1@ScottW58 Just got my shipment (from the extended BD offer) last week, but haven’t pulled any corks yet.
Just a rosé huh.
I was hoping for a bit more than meh.
Mom in town - out at a delicious restaurant in Venice tonight with a bottle of 2009 Kendric Pinot Noir. molarchae opted for that over the 2007 Victory we also brought along.
Nothing interesting at dinner tonight, but last night had my last bottle of 2008 Spellbound Petite Sirah Reserve. A couple of months ago I opened a bottle of this and thought it was getting a bit too old, and decided to start using up my stash (three more). The next two were beautiful-- great PS, intense, flavorful, etc. This last one was also getting old.
Would love to see some newer Spellbound Reserve PS on offer here; except for the two bottles of '08 mentioned, several from other various vintages have been very good.
@jmdavidson1 Nah, Myrtle Beach. We found a family-run resort that we really like. Fourth time we’ve stayed there. Older/smaller buildings than most in the area, especially on the ocean, but very well maintained and great QPR.
We spend most of our time parked at a picnic table under a yellow umbrella with a bottle of wine, music and some reading material.
Very chill…
Early Father’s Day dinner tonight with my dad. Grilling ribeyes and baked potato.
2013 lost canyon Chardonnay RRV ruxton vineyard
2013 michael David ink blot cab franc Lodi
My mom is in town so we had an afternoon bottle: 2015 Princess & Peasant Carignane. Enjoyed by all.
Now I’ve got to pick something to go with our lamb leg tonight.
The 2009 Laurel Glen Cabernet with ribeye cap steak, sautéed French green beans and mashed potatoes. I think this is my favorite wine purchase from Casemates so far. Thanks @Winedavid49 and @snapster!
1994 Winesmith Cabernet Franc @winesmith This is delicious! Lots of truffle and cheese notes along with some tight red fruit. Jalapeno on the nose as well. And this is right on opening. Any more of these hanging around?
We’ll be enjoying a Snake River Farms Wagyu NY Strip from Costco for dinner with it.
@ScottW58
The Vieux was surprisingly open for business. 6 Hour decant but based on a 2015 CDP tasting here in Dallas we went through 25 diff ones and almost all were surprisingly approachable.
The Kalin is of course unique- this was the current release I believe. It was rich, with moderate acidity still present, on the palate some oxidation for sure, but very enjoyable!
@rjquillin@ScottW58
Unfortunately only 8. Or fortunately only 8. Double blind. We got 3/4 on the money. The Detert was tough- very beautiful wine. The DC Volcanic Hill was shockingly good given that we have had so many early 90’s through late 90’s that need 10 years min. This was smoking after double decant and pumped back in bottle.
2013 Black Cat Vyds Rose de Saignee
2007 Sullivan Vyds Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford ( A wine which at 10 y/o reinforces why it should be held this long.)
@ScottW58
Saw your notes on CT. Hard to believe a 3rd growth can be hanging tough at almost 5 decades of age. I’ve not enjoyed more illustrious chateau at less age and been disappointed- looks like a great tasting!
@johnnelson7333
Yeah I was not expecting much and I did bring a backup bottle just in case it was vinegar, although I had the same wine from magnum back in 2016 and it was beautiful, you never know.
@chipgreen
I wouldn’t It just so happened I read an article about the winery by Neil Martin (a great article btw) and it reminded me that I had this bottle.
@ScottW58
One website said about pre 1982 for La Lagune “approach with caution”. Looks like I drank my 2005’s 35 years too soon. Except I don’t expect to be around in 35 yrs!
@klezman
pnp a little it was closed but ok, poured bottle into decanter and came back to it about 45 minutes later and it had come alive , very nice drinking on its own but when the NY steaks were ready it really showed up. Wonderful bottle, plenty of life left but in its prime window imho.
@ScottW58
It’s a bit on the bitter side upon opening. The more pepper and spice tones are showing after an hour. More on the balanced earthy side than the jammy side of Zin.
Had to put down one of our cats today.
Will be drowning our sorrows with some;
2012 Harvest Moon Gewürztraminer Dry Estate
2012 Tasca D’Almerita Sicilia Le Rose di Regaleali
2009 Kilikanoon Grenache Prodigal
@InFrom Thanks. Our plans with friends fell through and we ended up at a casual eatery with a $10 deal on a bottle of 2016 Proverb Merlot instead of the selections above. It was drinkable and not half bad when a little spice kicked in with the food.
We had dinner with some friends.
2015 anew Pinot Grigio
Trader Joe’s brut rose north coast
2012 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
2013 blakeslee pinot noir chehalem mountains estate reserve
Haven’t posted here, well, ever. But before I get banned.
2006 Ceretto Barbaresco Asij. Plenty of time to go, will get better, but drinking quite well with just a little bit of air. No sediment to speak of, just a tad.
Enjoyed with Flannery prime dry aged tenderloin tail, super ripe heirloom tomatoes with a crazy good fresh burrata with herbs and garlic from Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse.
Finishing up this Syrah/Merlot blend… incredible QPR for a $12 grocery store wine but I have found that in general, Columbia Crest wines offer good QPR and like Pedroncelli, benefit from a few years in the cellar.
@radiolysis Started one of those Saturday, much better on Sunday. The harshness on the edges @ PnP disappeared and the fruit just bloomed. I really didn’t much like it Saturday at all… Total transformation.
@radiolysis Opened, poured ~150ml, corked and into the fridge, no Ar.
Was quite surprised at the overnight change given the minimal headspace and chill it received.
More than half still remains for future science.
2014 Jeff Cohn Cellars Cassatta Viyd Zinfandel. This illustrates what Zin can be- deep, fleshy, poised, and long. Blind I might go Syrah or Garnacha, or Mencia. Amazing juice.
@rjquillin Ah, that’s where I know the winery name from. Yeah, I tried to keep BD buys to a minimum. Got the Campesino rose and Navarro and nothing else.
Yesterday at a friend’s house on a small lake;
2012 Tasca D’Almerita Sicilia Le Rose di Regaleali
2012 Harvest Moon Gewürztraminer (w/shrimp kabobs)
2009 Wellington Vineyards Zinfandel Meeks Hilltop Ranch
2011 Corkscrew Luma Rouge (Syrah w/co-fermented Viognier)
2012 Maryhill Pinot Gris (w/grilled chicken, coconut rice and pasta salad)
2013 Corkscrew Rosé of Syrah
2007 Iron Horse Vineyards Brut Rosé (w/Cards Against Humanity)
This morning (technically July but I’ll let someone else start a new thread);
N.V. Torre Dei Vescovi Prosecco (in Mimosas w/bacon, eggs and pancakes)
@klezman@rjquillin@ScottW58 We had a birthday party over the weekend here, the AC got set full blast and last night just before bed discovered the condensate drip pan has a leak in the attic…
Large portions of beer. Received my case from Tavour yesterday.
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I haven’t decided yet… I am officially done with work this year… but of course, I went in today and will go in Monday to finish…hmmmm what to open to celebrate?
Coffee
why do I hang around with you winos?
Cause I keep hoping for dessert wines or sake or cider or meade or something else I do drink
Gruet Winery Brut. Outstanding qpr.
After 3 hours in the decanter I think this is just heading into prime time! with Cuban beef and something green
@ScottW58 I’m pretty sure this has been answered somewhere along the line, but what is Cuban beef? Is it the same as ropa vieja? That’s what the internets seem to be telling me.
@InFrom
A Crock-Pot recipe that cortot recommend
Wow. Enjoy.
1996’1997’1998 Foppiano PS. In general, muted fruit, smooth tannins and not very interesting. Maybe more air time will change them. We will see.
@jmdavidson1 Sounds very similar to our experience with the '96. I swirled the shit out of it and took my time drinking but did not notice any appreciable difference from PnP to the last drop.
2015 Archery Summit Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Premier Cuvee
2013 Wellington Cab Franc
2008 Wellington Victory
@2many2no Yeah, I’m drinking this too. First bottle of case…it’ll be good out by the pool.
2013 harvest moon Pinot noir RRV with chicken kabobs
2007 Agharta Wines Red Label
2015 NxNW Riesling
2013 Twisted Oak Spaniard
2014 Woot Cellars Large Bold Text
2013 Twisted Oak Spaniard with Flannery burgers (25% each prime hanger, wagyu chuck, dry aged steak ends, prime brisket)
@klezman @rc70 thoughts on the Spaniard?
@hscottk @rc70 It was good, imo. Not the most complex iteration, but a damn tasty beverage. Glad to have stocked up on a few more at < $20.
@hscottk @klezman Agree it was good and believe it may well get better with more age. I mentioned to my guests that I had just ordered a case (without mentioning price) and said if they wanted a couple of bottles I was willing to sell a few,both immediately said yes. When I said the price they both asked if cases were still available.
Last night…
@ScottW58 You can’t drink this without commenting?
@jmdavidson1
The first bottle of this I had was good but had a few too many green notes imho, this bottle is showing some deep black cherry and licorice, not sure what happened to the green but i’m happy it’s gone. Good acid and tannin balance I think this is just starting to hit it’s drinking window. Glad to have a couple left.
Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Rose 08
@jermfish
Nice! where did you find that?
@ScottW58 Kept checking shops here in NYC, finally got lucky and bought the two they had
@jermfish
I’ll say lucky that’s the first vintage in a long time from them i’m pretty sure. How is it?
@ScottW58 first since 2000, it’s great. Great acidity but really nicely balanced, a really well crafted wine
@jermfish
Thank you for the heads up! damn, hoping some will show up out my way.
@jermfish Nice…I’d like to try one of those some day.
And tonight, the 15 Southern Rhones are pretty damn good imho.
2016 Kelby James Russell Cabernet Franc Rose (from Red Newt Winery), Finger Lakes, NY.
2007 Rockus Bockus
2014 Sokol Blosser Dundee Hills Pinot Noir
@radiolysis
How is this? Never tried them.
@ScottW58 it’s earthy and tart. Not a whole lot of fruit, but what it does have is very bright red strawberry/cranberry. It’s a reflective wine. Didn’t work out for the sitting on the patio with no food, but worked with a plate of cheese and crackers.
@radiolysis
Thanks! I need to try one of these.
While this isn’t what I literally drank tonight, I thought I’d share a blast from the past. Some great memories!
These are bottles I was “saving” to use for bottling wine that I make, but I’ve stopped doing that so these are going to recycling. (Except for the jeroboams, those and the magnum I’m keeping…)
And I drank this Woot Wine LAST night…
Ok, this is annoying…My image uploading is wonky! Doing one at a time for the rest. Grr…
@vaaccess Flying Fox! I’ve been there…
2013 Bedrock OVZ nicely paired with margherita pizza.
Drinking California Roots red blend . Not too shabby I must say for $5 at Target… I Google Searched the word “meh” tonight and here’s where I find myself, happy to share.
Funny story, well, not that funny, we were drinking a bottle of the Gruet Sauvage brut one Friday night a couple of weeks ago, right after it got here, and everyone liked it so much that one of my colleagues took a bottle off my hands. And then today, another wine buddy found a bottle of it in the office freezer(!). The guy who bought from me doesn’t remember anything about it. Not a good sign. Though it didn’t look like it had leaked or anything. Someone took it home, to open it for science.
Anyway, all of that inspired us to open a bottle, which turned out to be that Six Sigma blend that was here not too long ago. What a delightful wine!
With Flannery burgers, a perfect blend of 25% each Prime Hanger Seak, Prime Skirt Steak, Dry Aged Steak Ends and Prime Brisket fat blend. Great wine too
2016 Sin Fronteras El Mechon, a rather tasty tempranillo.
In honor of the current offering, I had some Winesmith 2014 Grenache Blanc (bubbly style!). I haven’t had Grenache Blanc before, but holy mackerel it was a delicious wine. I’m in SIWBM currently as I drink down my inventory, but I’ve added that kind of wine to my list for next summer. (I have a good amount of Riesling and Viognier to tide me over this summer.)
2013 Wellington Chardonnay
2009 Cabot Vineyards Syrah Humboldt County
@rjquillin And what do you think?
@klezman that I wish I had additional.
Will sample again this evening, if I ever make it home.
It was too chilled last night.
@klezman @rjquillin I drank the one I paid for but still sitting on a freebie cuz there was a guy in Chicago with almost the same name who complained about a bad bottle in a previous order and John sent me a replacement bottle thinking I was him. He also sent me a pre-release (at the time) of the 2012 Kimberly’s Syrah where he scratched off the last number of the vintage and wrote a “2” above it in pen.
I felt bad so contacted him about the mistake and offered to pay for the extra bottles but he laughed it off. Nice guy!
@chipgreen @rjquillin Yeah, John is a good guy. I had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a Berserkerfest in Santa Ynez a couple years ago.
Trader Joe’s brut rosé with sushi
@hscottk I finally opened a bottle of that last weekend (with friends) and it is a great summer sipper with appetizers. Tonight, with P-I-Z-Z-A, 2011 Casalvento Janus IGT (wwet).
2007 Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut
@klezman If you wanna ride…
2009 Wellington Victory
Last night while windind down on the back patio we enjoyed a nice bottle Kyle grabbed for us
2016 Izadi Rioja Larrosa
Tonight with a thick cut t-bone and BBQ’d corn
2015 Anew Pinot Grigio
2012 Topel Cabernet Sauvignon st. Helena Battuello vineyard
Nice, bright, sunny day in SoCal. Côtes de Provence 2017 Château Garamache Rosé to get things started
(SW58) With Costco stuffed green pepper and spanish rice, drum roll…2003 Moris Farms Avvoltore. This wine says, “I’m Italian.” Perfect pairing with the acidity of the tomato and onion sugo I made for the peppers. (Benchmark purchase. No bricking, tannins have a ways to go and fruit like it was bottled yesterday.) Will see how this develops tonight.
@jmdavidson1
Love the Morris Farms I have had.
@jmdavidson1 @rc70
Yup screams Italian! Love that wine.
1998 Haubs-Barzen Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett for now. Freaking delicious and an amazing value from Garagiste. Something red with a tri tip soon enough.
Then a 2012 Tercero Verbiage. Good, but not his best wine in terms of complexity.
2017 Fleurs de Prairie, Cotes de Provence
@karenhynes Nice. What did you have with this?
@jmdavidson1
Lazy night! Just a turkey and swiss on toasted sourdough.
@karenhynes Nothing wrong with that. Mine were leftovers.
2010 Tercero Grenache, Larner Vineyard. @tercerowines this is singing. Bright red cherries, tart sour cherry on the finish. Nose is mesmerizing, a little heat on the nose, candied red fruits, cedar, marzipan? you can just get lost in the aromas. My last one of one of my favorite grenaches.
2014 Felsina Chianti Classico - the word on the street is that they only did this bottling in 2014. I’m not an expert in their wines, but this was a screaming value.
@klezman Garagiste shipment come in?
@rjquillin Last fall, yes. I let them sit for a few months often because why the hell not. Also, a 2014 is a bit young, but I got four because of that - need to allocate one for tasting young.
2010 Rocca di Castagnoli Buriano CS
2013 Virage Dry Rose of Cabernet Franc
@jmdavidson1
What did you think?
@ScottW58 First off, I Iike rose. That said, it drinks like a rose.
@jmdavidson1 @ScottW58 Just got my shipment (from the extended BD offer) last week, but haven’t pulled any corks yet.
Just a rosé huh.
I was hoping for a bit more than meh.
2009 Eagles Trace Latitude 38.
@jmdavidson1
Love those Eagles Trace Tudes & CS, stocked up cases when they were available.
2014 Twisted Oak *%#&@!, watching the sunset and the waves roll in on the Oregon coast. Found it in the local grocery store, $16
2016 Lioco Indica Rose. Old Vine Carignane from Mendo. Delicious. Garagiste mystery wine.
Sister in-law was in town so the last 4 days or so…
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@ScottW58 Yes, you do well.
And treat guests graciously as well.
@ScottW58 you do good work!
Mom in town - out at a delicious restaurant in Venice tonight with a bottle of 2009 Kendric Pinot Noir. molarchae opted for that over the 2007 Victory we also brought along.
2015 Cosentino the red, PS, Lodi
Not particularly good but alright for a Thursday night.
Nothing interesting at dinner tonight, but last night had my last bottle of 2008 Spellbound Petite Sirah Reserve. A couple of months ago I opened a bottle of this and thought it was getting a bit too old, and decided to start using up my stash (three more). The next two were beautiful-- great PS, intense, flavorful, etc. This last one was also getting old.
Would love to see some newer Spellbound Reserve PS on offer here; except for the two bottles of '08 mentioned, several from other various vintages have been very good.
While vacationing in S. Carolina from Sun-Thu;
2015 Boxx Cellars (Vino Noceto) Pinot Grigio
2011 Gilbert Cellars Mourvedre Rosé
N.V. Villa Sandi Prosecco Brut Il Fresco (w/ Chambong)
2016 Dennen Vacationer Rosé
N.V. Sophora Sparkling Rosé
2009 Iron Horse Vineyards Summer’s Cuvée
2011 Dry Creek Vineyard Fumé Blanc
2013 Charles Smith Malbec Broncho Stoneridge Vineyard (w/filet, garlic mashers, brussel sprouts w/bacon, wedge salad & bread at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse)
2010 Iron Horse Vineyards Ocean Reserve
N.V. Outdoor Vino Wanderlust White
2015 Campesino Grenache Isa
@chipgreen also drinking a 2015 Campesino Isa tonight. Wonderful stuff at an incredible price. Will miss it when it’s gone.
@chipgreen Nice line up. Hilton Head? Charleston?
@jmdavidson1 Nah, Myrtle Beach. We found a family-run resort that we really like. Fourth time we’ve stayed there. Older/smaller buildings than most in the area, especially on the ocean, but very well maintained and great QPR.
We spend most of our time parked at a picnic table under a yellow umbrella with a bottle of wine, music and some reading material.
Very chill…
@chipgreen Nice!
@chipgreen
Excellent! gotta say that pic makes me jealous!
Was a guest at a tasting tonight of these
Winesmith 2014 Sparkling Grenache
@Twich22 (almost) like minds…
2014 WineSmith Grenache Bates Ranch
2012 Wellington Vineyards Roussanne
NV Wellington Old Vines White Port
Early Father’s Day dinner tonight with my dad. Grilling ribeyes and baked potato.
2013 lost canyon Chardonnay RRV ruxton vineyard
2013 michael David ink blot cab franc Lodi
My mom is in town so we had an afternoon bottle: 2015 Princess & Peasant Carignane. Enjoyed by all.
Now I’ve got to pick something to go with our lamb leg tonight.
The other bottle is a 2007 Victory. Drinking very well.
2016 Pedroncelli Dry Rose of Zinfandel
2016 Pedroncelli Sonoma Classico
Both fit the Italian feast exceptionally well.
2012 Sandler Wine Co. Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
Finishing this… very nice. Definitely a fan of SLH Pinots.
2006 Winesmith Cab Sauv, Lodi Mokelumne River
The 2009 Laurel Glen Cabernet with ribeye cap steak, sautéed French green beans and mashed potatoes. I think this is my favorite wine purchase from Casemates so far. Thanks @Winedavid49 and @snapster!
1994 Winesmith Cabernet Franc
@winesmith This is delicious! Lots of truffle and cheese notes along with some tight red fruit. Jalapeno on the nose as well. And this is right on opening. Any more of these hanging around?
We’ll be enjoying a Snake River Farms Wagyu NY Strip from Costco for dinner with it.
@klezman We don’t that kind of meat here. Hmmph.
My wine group convened last night- some serious variety and heavy hitters. Consensus WOTN was the Saxum.
2007 Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut
NV Champange Aubry
2005 Taittinger Rose
2016 Kosta Browne One Sixteen Chardonnay
1995 Kalin Cellars Cuvée CH Chardonnay
2012 Blanc de Lynch Bages
2009 Mathiasson White Meritage
2007 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova Brunello di Montalicino
2007 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja
2009 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cab Sauv
2010 Chateau du Courneau Margaux
2007 Detert Family Vineyards Cab Franc
2006 Maison Champy Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 Kosta Browne Thorn Ridge Vyd Pinot Noir
2009 Skylark Stagecoach Vyd Syrah
2011 Booker Booker Vineyard Syrah
2015 Vieux Telegraphe CDP
2005 Rene Rostaing Côte Blonde Côte Rotie
2000 Fonseca Vintage Port
2007 Domaine du Baumard Quarts de Chaume
@johnnelson7333
Typo-Saxsum Booker Vineyard of course
@johnnelson7333
Nice variety! How was the Kalin and that young Vieux Telegraphe?
@johnnelson7333 @ScottW58
And just how large was that group?
Well done
@ScottW58
The Vieux was surprisingly open for business. 6 Hour decant but based on a 2015 CDP tasting here in Dallas we went through 25 diff ones and almost all were surprisingly approachable.
The Kalin is of course unique- this was the current release I believe. It was rich, with moderate acidity still present, on the palate some oxidation for sure, but very enjoyable!
@johnnelson7333 Well done!
That Quarts de Chaume is a delicious wine, too. Your wine group is doing quite well!
@rjquillin @ScottW58
Unfortunately only 8. Or fortunately only 8. Double blind. We got 3/4 on the money. The Detert was tough- very beautiful wine. The DC Volcanic Hill was shockingly good given that we have had so many early 90’s through late 90’s that need 10 years min. This was smoking after double decant and pumped back in bottle.
@klezman
It was gorgeous. We actually could enjoy it after the 18 other wines. Palate fatigue for sure, but a sticky will always strip the rest out.
2013 Black Cat Vyds Rose de Saignee
2007 Sullivan Vyds Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford ( A wine which at 10 y/o reinforces why it should be held this long.)
@jmdavidson1 Nice. Getting any “dust” from the Cab?
@chipgreen Actually, yes. This is a really nice wine and sadly our last bottle.
Did a Bordeaux dinner Saturday night and I have to admit the 70 La Lagune was fantastic!
@ScottW58
Saw your notes on CT. Hard to believe a 3rd growth can be hanging tough at almost 5 decades of age. I’ve not enjoyed more illustrious chateau at less age and been disappointed- looks like a great tasting!
@ScottW58 Well done, as always
@ScottW58 I’m sitting on a couple 2010s, so I should wait another 40 years?
@johnnelson7333
Yeah I was not expecting much and I did bring a backup bottle just in case it was vinegar, although I had the same wine from magnum back in 2016 and it was beautiful, you never know.
@chipgreen
I wouldn’t It just so happened I read an article about the winery by Neil Martin (a great article btw) and it reminded me that I had this bottle.
@ScottW58
One website said about pre 1982 for La Lagune “approach with caution”. Looks like I drank my 2005’s 35 years too soon. Except I don’t expect to be around in 35 yrs!
@johnnelson7333 @ScottW58 Nor I in 40. Or 35.
2013 Briceland Pinot Noir, Phelps Vineyard, Humboldt County
2014 Shafer Relentless- as always a beautiful, aromatic wine. Dark as night.
2008 La Massa Toscana IGT. AT 10 y/o, a beautiful balance of fruit and tannins. Paired with mostaccioli, Italian sausage and steamed peppers.
@jmdavidson1
I’m beginning to think you like your wines at 10 years old nice wine!
@jmdavidson1
Is that the Giorgio Primo? I bought a bunch of 03 that was harsh for 5 yrs. At age 10 blossomed into a decadent super Tuscan.
@johnnelson7333 No, just the La Massa. GP is more expensive.
@jmdavidson1
It was a Wally’s closeout- $25 I recall. Bought 12. Many years later wished I’d bought 36.
A bunch of delicious wines in Minneapolis
A 2017 Ermitage rose
2012 Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec
2015 Cotes du Jura
2015 Banyuls
All at a restaurant @otolith recommended in St Paul. (Meritage) Thanks doc!
2010 Ty Caton Tytanium
@rc70 How are those doing?
@klezman
pnp a little it was closed but ok, poured bottle into decanter and came back to it about 45 minutes later and it had come alive , very nice drinking on its own but when the NY steaks were ready it really showed up. Wonderful bottle, plenty of life left but in its prime window imho.
2009 Woodward Canyon Artist Series CS
@jmdavidson1
Love those- actually great value these days
2011 Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux
2010 Figgins Estate Red
2014 Lagier Meredith Tribridrag
@johnnelson7333
How is that drinking?
@ScottW58
It’s a bit on the bitter side upon opening. The more pepper and spice tones are showing after an hour. More on the balanced earthy side than the jammy side of Zin.
My any night go to 15 southern Rhone, so good!
@ScottW58
Awesome wine!
2014 Silver Totem Cab Sauv from WA. Part of the remote party pack.
2012 Scott Harvey Barbera, drinking very well.
2005 Le Serre Nuove Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso
2008 il Molino di Grace Gratius
2006 Fattoria Viticcio Monile
2006 Greppicaia Bolgheri Superiore
@jmdavidson1 Italian night! Sounds delicious!
@jmdavidson1
Great lineup- which is you WOTN? I’ve had a couple of those but years ago…I bet the '06’s are singing
@johnnelson7333 The Bolgheri wines were very good.
Had to put down one of our cats today.
Will be drowning our sorrows with some;
2012 Harvest Moon Gewürztraminer Dry Estate
2012 Tasca D’Almerita Sicilia Le Rose di Regaleali
2009 Kilikanoon Grenache Prodigal
@chipgreen That’s sad, I’ve been there. Raise a glass to good, old kitty.
@InFrom Thanks. Our plans with friends fell through and we ended up at a casual eatery with a $10 deal on a bottle of 2016 Proverb Merlot instead of the selections above. It was drinkable and not half bad when a little spice kicked in with the food.
2008 Wellington Victory because prime steak deserves it.
It’s freaking hot! I’m drinking a rose…NV Lanson Champagne Brut Noble Cuvée R
@ScottW58 a much improved bottle shot. Good work!
We had dinner with some friends.
2015 anew Pinot Grigio
Trader Joe’s brut rose north coast
2012 Justin Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
2013 blakeslee pinot noir chehalem mountains estate reserve
@ScottW58 rosé night here too.
2016 Descendants Liegeois Dupont Le Rosé, Columbia Valley
I could probably live on dry rose the rest of my days.
2014 Bernardus Winery Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
It’s tasty, but we’re finding it a little sweet.
Haven’t posted here, well, ever. But before I get banned.
2006 Ceretto Barbaresco Asij. Plenty of time to go, will get better, but drinking quite well with just a little bit of air. No sediment to speak of, just a tad.
Enjoyed with Flannery prime dry aged tenderloin tail, super ripe heirloom tomatoes with a crazy good fresh burrata with herbs and garlic from Charleston Artisan Cheesehouse.
@kaolis
Banned?!? I think free speech and thought is still allowed? except in some restaurants maybe
Tonight…back to the boring pictures!
@kaolis @ScottW58 Heh – I think @kaolis is referring to some comments he made in the current offering thread.
Praxis '13 merlot Alexander valley on a lovely Southern California evening.
Cheers!
2005 Eagles Trace Latitude 38
2011 Wellington Syrah Englandcrest
Finishing up this Syrah/Merlot blend… incredible QPR for a $12 grocery store wine but I have found that in general, Columbia Crest wines offer good QPR and like Pedroncelli, benefit from a few years in the cellar.
2014 Amavi Syrah
2016 King Estate Pinot Gris
2015 Anselmi San Vicenzo
2017 La Crema Rose of Pinot Noir
2014 Lagier Meredith Tribidrag
2015 Dom. Isabel Ferrando “Columbis” CDP wth Chipotle!
@johnnelson7333
How is that drinking?
@ScottW58
Decanted it and it’s gorgeous. My wife said “this is French?” The '15s are so open and rich. Very modern style CDP!
@johnnelson7333
Yes! Every 15 southern Rhone I have had have been delicious…so far.
2014 Clusel-Roch Cotes de Lyonnaise Traboules
Another Garagiste lean(ish) bottling from the outskirts of France. Fresh, crunchy, and delicious.
We also introduced the kiddo to ribs. Took him a minute, but he figured it out!
@klezman If it’s in the hands, it will find it’s way to the mouth…
@klezman I havnt gotten either boy to try ribs. My 3 year old loves corn on the cob though.
@CorTot We’re starting him young!
2015 Kunde Estate Chardonnay
Finished yesterday’s 2017 Pedroncelli Dry Rosé of Zinfandel
Opened 2013 Wellington Zinfandel, Meeks Hilltop Ranch
@radiolysis Started one of those Saturday, much better on Sunday. The harshness on the edges @ PnP disappeared and the fruit just bloomed. I really didn’t much like it Saturday at all… Total transformation.
@rjquillin did you refrigerate it or just corked on the counter?
@radiolysis Opened, poured ~150ml, corked and into the fridge, no Ar.
Was quite surprised at the overnight change given the minimal headspace and chill it received.
More than half still remains for future science.
2014 Jeff Cohn Cellars Cassatta Viyd Zinfandel. This illustrates what Zin can be- deep, fleshy, poised, and long. Blind I might go Syrah or Garnacha, or Mencia. Amazing juice.
Sake with dinner.
Now I’ve got a glass of a Hungarian orange wine called Juhfark, from the Somló region.
Also a few others to try:
2015 La Côte from Vaud, 100% gamaret
1974 Castello Feudale Di Montegrosso Barbera d’Asti superiore
2008 Clos de Gamot Cahors
A fantastic wine with a chicken salad.
last night 2013 Buoncristiani Triad Blanc, which was very tasty.
tonight
2016 Hacienda Los Haroldos Malbec Hacienda Los Haroldos
2009 Bennett Lane Cab Sauv Reserve
2012 Wellington Merlot Sonoma
With Flannery skirt steak & chimichurri rice & asparagus.
2004 Pavi Dolcetto with pulled pork chipotle tacos. First bottle turned out to be corked. 2nd bottle was good.
2002 Corison CS
2007 Crocker & Starr CS Stone Place
2009 Anderson’s Conn Valley Right Bank
@jmdavidson1
Typical Tuesday night at the D’s.
Sounds delicious.
@jmdavidson1
Nice lineup!
@ScottW58 Not typical. Family still here for last week’s wedding, so steak dinner tonight for some of the group.
@jmdavidson1 @ScottW58
Hope all went well for the wedding. You had a perfect weekend!
@jmdavidson1 You do well on Tuesdays.
1997 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
@jmdavidson1
Nice JM! how is it drinking?
@ScottW58 Ever so slight bricking. Fruit is very muted. Smooth. No raisin flavor. Worked with grilled salmon.
2000 Arcadian Francesca pinot noir, i’m not sure I have ever had a better domestic pinot?
2012 Bell Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
2016 Navarro Mendocino Rose. Part of the case I bought on BD.
Is its full name really Pinot Noir Rose of Pinot Noir, like it says in CT? That’s a mouthful! It’s also delicious.
2015 Virage Vineyards Cabernet Franc Rosé
Pretty darn tasty. Wish I hadn’t tipped a glass; less to drink.
@rjquillin
That has been one of my favorite roses!
@rjquillin Cab Franc Rose?? Why don’t I have any of this?!
@klezman You boycotted BD?
@rjquillin Ah, that’s where I know the winery name from. Yeah, I tried to keep BD buys to a minimum. Got the Campesino rose and Navarro and nothing else.
Have some family in town from Norway so popped a wide selection.
2012 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
2012 Pavi Dolcetto
with some Flannery sliders with all the trimmings, except bread.
Cork was soft and saturated ~30% up, so use care for longer term storage.
It’s hot!
2015 Smith-Story Chardonnay
Yesterday at a friend’s house on a small lake;
2012 Tasca D’Almerita Sicilia Le Rose di Regaleali
2012 Harvest Moon Gewürztraminer (w/shrimp kabobs)
2009 Wellington Vineyards Zinfandel Meeks Hilltop Ranch
2011 Corkscrew Luma Rouge (Syrah w/co-fermented Viognier)
2012 Maryhill Pinot Gris (w/grilled chicken, coconut rice and pasta salad)
2013 Corkscrew Rosé of Syrah
2007 Iron Horse Vineyards Brut Rosé (w/Cards Against Humanity)
This morning (technically July but I’ll let someone else start a new thread);
N.V. Torre Dei Vescovi Prosecco (in Mimosas w/bacon, eggs and pancakes)
@chipgreen Nice cellar reduction Chip Sounds great!
Still F’n hot here and the Norwegians seem to love Champagne Starting off with this…
@ScottW58 Did you see next weekends forecast!!
You may want to save some of the chilled stuff or get outta dodge.
@CorTot
Ugghh not looking forward to it
@ScottW58 I thought you were coming over for Canada Day BBQ!
@klezman
I was hoping but when the out of towners showed up on Friday it shot my weekend.
@CorTot @ScottW58 Friday and Saturday look to be brutal down here as well; in the 40’s.
@CorTot @rjquillin
Ahh the 40’s almost expecting snow!
@CorTot @rjquillin @ScottW58 Hotter than body temp is downright unreasonable. Hope your A/C works well!
@klezman @rjquillin @ScottW58 We had a birthday party over the weekend here, the AC got set full blast and last night just before bed discovered the condensate drip pan has a leak in the attic…
BUT IT IS JULY! NEW THREAD!