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- February 27th, 2021, 7:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Los Angeles River Wine Co
- Replies: 7
- Views: 741
Re: Los Angeles River Wine Co
Anyone tried these? The Lone Wolf vineyard sounds fascinating. Honestly I would love MTP to get some of this fruit and see what he would do with southern CA old vine vineyards. Abe’s stuff with Scholium was kinda all over the place for me 10-15 years ago, but he’s working with a very different type...
- February 24th, 2021, 3:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 252
Re: Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
Thanks, Jeremy, and Keith,Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑February 24th, 2021, 2:22 pm Just looking back on my notes Joshua and a '98 Pommard was very decent, as was a '73 Volnay. I reckon your bottles should show well.
I will try to report back, though it may be a while. They now need to rest.
- February 24th, 2021, 10:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 252
Re: Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
Thanks, Jeremy,
Some '83 Malconsorts and '83 Beauxmonts at a very sharp price--seemed worth the risk.
Some '83 Malconsorts and '83 Beauxmonts at a very sharp price--seemed worth the risk.
- February 23rd, 2021, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 252
Domaine Thomas Frères--anyone know'em?
Just backfilled some red burg from nice sites from this producer. I have never heard of them before and the usual suspects give no background, though Coates has a positive note on one of their whites. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
- February 18th, 2021, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pinot: Rhys v. Rochioli v. Aubert v. CA Others v. Burgundy
- Replies: 99
- Views: 6516
Re: Pinot: Rhys v. Rochioli v. Aubert v. CA Others v. Burgundy
Peay, Calera, for Oregon, in addition to those named, Patricia Greene Cellars deserves a mention. Great wines up and down the range on the lower end are great value.
I personally like Rochioli when I am in the mood, but it's kind of a different beast, no?
I personally like Rochioli when I am in the mood, but it's kind of a different beast, no?
- February 17th, 2021, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1998 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba
- Replies: 11
- Views: 690
Re: TN: 1998 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba
Love '98 Giacosa; Ken Vastola brought one to an offline and I started backfilling.
- February 17th, 2021, 12:28 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
- Replies: 164
- Views: 6574
Re: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
Waiting for mine, tomorrow, Tues 2/16. Supposed to be 8" of snow and 15 degrees. I actually did an experiment last night: left three bottles outside in styrofoam and cardboard, and three bottles totally uncovered, overnight. Hit a low of 7F and was 11F at midnight, so pretty cold (for Texas, a...
- February 17th, 2021, 11:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Was The First CA Winery To ‘Get’ Pinot Correctly?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4107
Re: What Was The First CA Winery To ‘Get’ Pinot Correctly?
Calera and Mt Eden certainly got it right way back. Can't say if they were the first though. Dunno if anyone in CA beat David Lett to it, either. These were the very first names that came to mind here, also. I like the idea of Calera but always felt their wines were planted too far inland and in a ...
- February 15th, 2021, 11:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1062
Re: Pairing with Rayas?
Thinking of opening one in a couple of weeks--it's the '08, so I don't want anything too overwhelming. Maybe pheasant? Thanks in advance! Try squab pigeon or rack of lamb, served pink. Or even a nice roast chicken or guinea fowl for that vintage. Thanks, William, squab is a big favorite, so I might...
- February 15th, 2021, 9:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1062
Pairing with Rayas?
Thinking of opening one in a couple of weeks--it's the '08, so I don't want anything too overwhelming. Maybe pheasant?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
- February 15th, 2021, 9:08 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
- Replies: 164
- Views: 6574
Re: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
Waiting for mine, tomorrow, Tues 2/16. Supposed to be 8" of snow and 15 degrees. I actually did an experiment last night: left three bottles outside in styrofoam and cardboard, and three bottles totally uncovered, overnight. Hit a low of 7F and was 11F at midnight, so pretty cold (for Texas, a...
- February 15th, 2021, 6:56 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
- Replies: 164
- Views: 6574
Re: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
Waiting for mine, tomorrow, Tues 2/16. Supposed to be 8" of snow and 15 degrees.
- February 15th, 2021, 6:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2 red Burgs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1416
Re: TN: 2 red Burgs
Interesting, Alan! I have avoided A.F.Gros/Parent for these reasons (though this may have recently changed); I have never had Anne, though I thought she performed somewhat better--and Clos Vougeot somehow seems to evoke this sort of treatment. (Reminds of an H. Boillot I tried recently, which was in...
- February 13th, 2021, 11:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 264
Re: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle
Yes, I think Jean-Michel has a lot to do with it.
- February 13th, 2021, 6:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 264
Re: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean Chartron Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Pucelle
Thanks for the strong note. Would *love* to source some of these.
- February 12th, 2021, 5:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1021
Re: TN: 2016 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne Blanc (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc)
+1 on the 2014; I've been drinking them with great pleasure. The tariff was not *too* terrible--around $60. They've doubled since then, though.Claus Jeppesen wrote: ↑February 12th, 2021, 4:10 am I am sure that once the material was partly Puligny-Montrachet partly Meursault or 100% Meursault. The 2014 and 2010 are great
- February 11th, 2021, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha (Douro, Portugal)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 941
Re: TN: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha (Douro, Portugal)
Nice, Tomás!
Amazing color for a wine that old.
Sounds lovely.
Amazing color for a wine that old.
Sounds lovely.
- February 9th, 2021, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The 1945 Grand Paladin
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1189
Re: The 1945 Grand Paladin
Richard Boone's favorite wine, no doubt:)
- February 9th, 2021, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3216
Re: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
Not Brian,
Obviously, but yes, classical, but still recognizable as from its place. Really love these wines and for what they are they continue to be great QPR.
- February 8th, 2021, 4:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '05 Burguet - VR - Les Rouges du Dessus - '05 Burgs ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 237
Re: '05 Burguet - VR - Les Rouges du Dessus - '05 Burgs ?
Burguet is a wonderful producer, who does not, I believe, have many high-end plots. His G-C Mes Favorites is great wine and great value, when you can find it.
- February 8th, 2021, 12:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1996 Chateau Montrose
- Replies: 5
- Views: 511
Re: TN: 1996 Chateau Montrose
Yes, thanks, I have a couple of these also. Interesting that you think it's time to drink'em. I figured they would be good to hold for a while.
- February 8th, 2021, 12:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1316
Re: TN: 2001 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny
Yes, great note, Kent,
Thanks! I don't get to drink as much Roumier as many on this board--or who post on this thread!--but when I do, I am always struck by their classicism: remarkable balance and purity. Somehow reminds me of 1st growth Bordeaux.
Thanks! I don't get to drink as much Roumier as many on this board--or who post on this thread!--but when I do, I am always struck by their classicism: remarkable balance and purity. Somehow reminds me of 1st growth Bordeaux.
- February 7th, 2021, 8:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2279
Re: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
First congrats to the OP! And glad it worked out. But I can't get over this: a tasting at Katz's. WTF! For those who don't know, this is a cavernous space, very dated, usually jammed (maybe not during Covid>), which has a throwback system where you get a card punched when you order on the line (or f...
- February 2nd, 2021, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Causes The "Cola" Aroma in Some Pinot Noirs?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 3529
Re: What Causes The "Cola" Aroma in Some Pinot Noirs?
I associate this heavily with Santa Maria pinots, even more than RRV. I drank a lot of these in the 90's--Foxen, Melville, Talley, others. I enjoyed them, but it was almost a tell. I associated it with the terroir or maybe the youthful vines, but the suggestions above obviously may be spot on.
- February 1st, 2021, 12:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cali Cab cellar management 2012-2018
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1380
Re: Cali Cab cellar management 2012-2018
Agree--I just had a '16 Greer. Definitely needs more time.
- January 30th, 2021, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: DRC Grands Echezeaux Vertical
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1443
Re: TN: DRC Grands Echezeaux Vertical
Great notes, Alex,
Really insightful and gives a nice sense of the wines. Almost like being there. Well ALMOST...but still...thanks!
Really insightful and gives a nice sense of the wines. Almost like being there. Well ALMOST...but still...thanks!
- January 30th, 2021, 4:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: La Paulee "Online and Around the World"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 733
Re: La Paulee "Online and Around the World"
I'd be up for that--some sort of Fu method tasting. The pricing for the Mugneret-Gibourg two-pack on Zachy's, with the Amex pre-sale %10 discount, is not bad. Just saying...
- January 30th, 2021, 12:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: La Paulee "Online and Around the World"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 733
Re: La Paulee "Online and Around the World"
I agree with others--I sympathize, but hard to sign on. The Zachys connection also does not help, though, again, necessity no doubt calls. Probably, it was not feasible, to break down bottles into small pours, but without a range of tastes that do not involve spending north of $1000 or even $10 gran...
- January 29th, 2021, 5:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Squirrel Preservation Decanter. Am I Nuts....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1485
Re: Wine Squirrel Preservation Decanter. Am I Nuts....
Nice (and nice storage)---how much do they run? I have a Coravin, which I like a lot, but I agree with you about its limitations.
- January 27th, 2021, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Ponsot Vertical 02, 05, 10
- Replies: 14
- Views: 783
Re: TN: Ponsot Vertical 02, 05, 10
Thanks for the notes, very insightful. Any recent experience with the '01?
- January 27th, 2021, 12:08 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Old Saint Emilion and new Burgundies
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1476
Re: Old Saint Emilion and new Burgundies
Too bad, Phillipe,
I'm in IN or I would have jumped on the Jenniard; had some of his Chambolle last time as I was in Paris. Fantastic and quite reflective of its site, imho.
I'm in IN or I would have jumped on the Jenniard; had some of his Chambolle last time as I was in Paris. Fantastic and quite reflective of its site, imho.
- January 26th, 2021, 4:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '96 D'Angerville - Champans
- Replies: 3
- Views: 514
Re: '96 D'Angerville - Champans
Good to hear the '96's are coming around, Josh.
- January 24th, 2021, 4:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1999 Cerbaiona (Molinari) Brunello di Montalcino
- Replies: 10
- Views: 665
Re: TN: 1999 Cerbaiona (Molinari) Brunello di Montalcino
Yup, wonderful stuff and hard to find (and pay for). The 2015 VDT Rosso, the last vintage he made, supposedly *is* the Brunello juice, if you can find it.
- January 24th, 2021, 4:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: End 2020 - Beginning 2021 interesting wines (and also a few relative disappointments)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1473
Re: End 2020 - Beginning 2021 interesting wines (and also a few relative disappointments)
Thanks for these, helpful and interesting as always. I had an '05 Clape Cornas recently that was also quite good and surprisingly approachable. Very nice to hear about the '08 Rayas, as well. My only one and I am intending to drink it on my birthday later this year.
- January 19th, 2021, 4:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2028
Re: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
Yes, terrible...and terrifying: I own a fair amount of '14.
- January 19th, 2021, 10:05 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grand Puy Lacoste 1985 and 1996
- Replies: 10
- Views: 752
Re: Grand Puy Lacoste 1985 and 1996
Nice post as usual, Julian, thanks!
I have some '95; any recent experience there? (I take it less might be expected, but you never know.)
I have some '95; any recent experience there? (I take it less might be expected, but you never know.)
- January 19th, 2021, 10:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Other Ligniers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 880
Re: Other Ligniers
I've liked the G. Lignier CsD (Clos St. Denis), but only older ones, from the 90's, which have been truly nice. I haven't had anything more recent.
- January 18th, 2021, 12:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 G.Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière
- Replies: 10
- Views: 742
Re: TN: 2002 G.Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière
'07 was ready last year; I found it a little more red-fruited than Jeremy described. Beautifully balanced, classical pure wine--almost no signature, but *that's* his signature.
- January 11th, 2021, 4:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How about a slightly harder wine pairing: Kalbi beef
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4009
Re: How about a slightly harder wine pairing: Kalbi beef
Reviving this thread, as I have some Kalbi coming (and traditional accompaniments) coming from Cote NYC this weekend (by way of Goldbelly). I hear rosé champagne, but partner does not like drinking champagne with meals. (Go figure.) So right now I am thinking either a 2003 Lopez Heredia Vin Tondonio...
- January 11th, 2021, 2:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two from the weekend: 2017 Walter Scott Cuvee Anne and 2005 Clape Cornas
- Replies: 0
- Views: 211
Two from the weekend: 2017 Walter Scott Cuvee Anne and 2005 Clape Cornas
2017 Walter Scott Cuvee Anne: First time with one of their higher end bottlings and the difference showed, though I think their basic chardonnay may be the best deal out there for this variety. Notable material here, real density to the wine, with rounded golden fruits, almost slightly honeyed, yet ...
- January 10th, 2021, 9:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 07 Ramonet Batard
- Replies: 5
- Views: 344
Re: TN: 07 Ramonet Batard
Nice note, Alan,
Wine and food sound magnificent. Only have drunk his lower level stuff, so I can only imagine how great this is.
Wine and food sound magnificent. Only have drunk his lower level stuff, so I can only imagine how great this is.
- January 9th, 2021, 5:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 273
Re: TN: 2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Bearwallow Vineyard
Yes, I use these smaller sizes in the same way. I recently opened a '14 Horseshoe, which was showing very nicely. Loved the complexity from the stems and the velvety mouthfeel.
- January 8th, 2021, 11:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Chateau Meyney 1989
- Replies: 6
- Views: 630
Re: TN: Chateau Meyney 1989
Loved these back in the day..."bay leaf" a good call!
- January 6th, 2021, 4:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1997 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Anniversary Release
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1047
Re: TN: 1997 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Anniversary Release
Yuo, remember these wines from that time also--was drinking lots of Napa Cab in the 90's.
- January 6th, 2021, 4:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: A Burg night to start off 2021
- Replies: 3
- Views: 854
Re: TNs: A Burg night to start off 2021
Thanks for the nice and helpful notes, Melvin,
Still waiting to open some of my '08s from some of these producers--sounds like there is no hurry.
Still waiting to open some of my '08s from some of these producers--sounds like there is no hurry.
- January 5th, 2021, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 PYCM Ancegnieres
- Replies: 8
- Views: 761
Re: TN: 2012 PYCM Ancegnieres
Yes, love this bottling. The 2014's were/are brilliant--didn't pay exorbitantly for them, but haven't been offered any recently. I still get Chevenottes albeit now north of $100.
- January 4th, 2021, 9:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques
- Replies: 3
- Views: 503
Re: TN: 2002 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques
Thanks for the note, Kent,
I have a '96 of this; is this the year to open it? Kirk?
Thanks in advance!
I have a '96 of this; is this the year to open it? Kirk?
Thanks in advance!
- January 4th, 2021, 5:06 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2195
Re: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
Yes, I also always appreciated his posts. Interesting story and condolences.
- January 4th, 2021, 4:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1168
Re: TN: 2016 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
Wish I was comfortable with current pricing; love her wines.
- January 3rd, 2021, 2:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2005 Paul Bara Special Club and 1985 Labogerce Margaux
- Replies: 2
- Views: 272
Re: 2005 Paul Bara Special Club and 1985 Labogerce Margaux
Nice note. Always a treat to read non-mainstream wines like 1985 Labegorce-Zede (spelling in full for those who may eventually need to do a local search) doing good. Thanks, Ramon. It was a beauty. Confusingly, however it was not the Labegorce-Zede, but Labegorce. (See pic below.) If I have the sto...