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Last night my wife and I were at a party and someone poured my wife a small glass of the 2017 vintage. We were drinking a Grgich Hills Cab at the time. I was curious to try it because I’ve had a few older vintages of this and the special selection that, while not our preferred style, were palatable....

Looking forward to your thoughts on the other two Chablis. My first thought anytime someone says I don't like Chardonnay is "have you tried Chablis?".

This is where I find myself. I'd recommend the following, assuming you have good storage: 1.) only buy bottles that are known to age well. 2.) only buy bottles that are easily resold if necessary. 3.) buy fewer but better. I justify it to myself knowing wine is only going to get more expensive and I...

And I would be remiss if I didn't mention all the wines that Rob Panzer has turned me on to since I started buying from him, but three producers that immediately come to mind are Boulay's Sancerres, Barraud's Chardonnay from the Macon and Stella di Campalto's Brunellos. I agree. Meeting Rob was a g...

I’ve not had the ‘64, but I enjoyed the ‘61 and really liked the ‘47. While they were fun to try, I’ve not really been that impressed with most of the other older vintages I’ve tasted.

Welcome Andrew. Are you in the Delmarva area? I know someone with that name.

Following along with the thread, it looks like I should stay the course with Pegau. I like Pegau; it has never done me wrong. Maybe it is time to go deeper rather than broader. TW That's what I have done. Pegau is the only one I have purchased over the last few years. I have tasted a couple Bois de...

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
December 27th, 2019, 6:29 pm
2001 Pegau is my favorite Pegau, even over 1998 and 2000.

I haven’t had 2001. I really like 2004.

C. Keller wrote: ↑
December 27th, 2019, 6:43 pm
Quality over quantity

This is my goal, too. The only specific wines at the moment are 2015 Produttori Riservas. Probably Paje, Montefico, Asili and maybe Montestefano. Also, some 2008 Champagne.

A good friend had us over for dinner this past weekend and he opened a 66 Latour and a 66 Lafite. The 66 Latour was much like what you guys have described. I was very surprised at how rich and seemingly young it was. It was very primary with accents of maple, vanilla and maybe caramel. Very soft wit...

Most recently this one at $25: 2011 Simon Bize Bourgogne Blanc Les Perrières - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc (12/19/2019) I agree with one of the other posters that this is probably the best Bourgogne Blanc I have had. Really nice for the level. There is a flinty, struck match aroma on the nose ...

Ridge Estate Cab. These are the lots that don't go into the Monte Bello bottling. It's also $65, not $150-$200. However, like Monte Bello, it can definitely stand some time in the cellar. We opened a 2010 of this a week or so ago and I was pleasantly surprised that it was not a fruit bomb, nor too ...

Ridge Estate Cab. These are the lots that don't go into the Monte Bello bottling. It's also $65, not $150-$200. However, like Monte Bello, it can definitely stand some time in the cellar. We opened a 2010 of this a week or so ago and I was pleasantly surprised that it was not a fruit bomb, nor too ...

Your layout is very similar to mine, except mine may be 6 to 12" wider. I went with single bottles racks down each side, with one three foot area with racks below and a shelf at about 42". The shelf is now filled with boxes. If I had it to do over again, I would install two deep individual bottle ra...

Bob, I like your choice of wines. 2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Berserker Cuvée - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (11/28/2019) There is a lot of flavor here, but the wine is lighter bodied and elegant. I’m very happy with this purchase from last year’s Berserker Day and I look forward to ...

brigcampbell wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2019, 5:11 pm
Actually, I'm shocked there's any place left to plant new vines.

Brig, good point! There’s not much unplanted land. Maybe they are replacing hazelnuts with vines.

I agree with Eric. Who knows where the best sites may be 50 years from now. The best sites 50 years ago were in warm spots, where the snow melted first. Now some of those sites are challenging in the hot years. Hard to say 50 or 100 years from now.

Rich, good question. You would think they would be able replace dead/sick vines. Makes more sense if it relates to expansions of existing vineyards.

That article hits close to home for me. My wife has decided to try to cut back on weekday drinking for many of the same reasons. Much like the woman in the article, one glass of wine is enough for my wife lose her will power over her diet, especially when it comes to cheeses. Often one glass at dinn...

I have one lone 2002. A La Mission Haut-Brion. I have no idea when to open it so I am curious as well.

Mike, where did you taste the 15 Paje and Pora?

Sangiovese
Nebbiolo
Pinot Noir
Bordeaux Blend/Cabernet

Chardonnay
Riesling
Chenin Blanc
Tough call on the 4th but I'll go with Sauv Blanc

I like Bois de Boursan, Pegau, Beaucastel and Vieux Donjon, especially in cooler vintages.

I’d open the Produttori.

I'd recommend Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Right on the beach and you can walk to everything.

Josh, I believe that technically that is Lewes and not Rehoboth Beach? You can ride a bike to that from Rehoboth, though.

Sarah, was that Espuma?

I was going to post that link but you beat me to it. I found it interesting, particularly the quotes Robert posted. Back in the the 70’s, maybe the American oak made sense with lower ripeness and more green character? I have not had any 70’s Ridge, but I have had close to thirty year old Ridge that ...

It is also the best town/city for dining in Delaware. Traffic out on route 1 is brutal at times, though.

Mine showed up today. Thanks Nola!

Because tastes change. Chardonnay has a specific core market that won’t drink anything else. I never run into people who say they only drink Pinot Noir. I only drink Pinot Noir. Ok, and Chardonnay too, I guess, but less. I am late to this thread, but there is no greater red varietal than Pinot Noir...

We are having a great trip so far. The weather has been outstanding. We have been active during the days and my body is starting to feel it. We have spent all our time on Mt. Desert Island so far. Best hikes have been Gotham Mtn/Bee hive, Norumbega Mountain Loop and Perpendicular Trail/Mansell Mt. W...

I love wine with food. I love wine without food. I have no problem drinking a beer, cheap rosé, or cocktail with dinner and opening something nice afterward to sip on its own. I think the best wines are often best without food anyway. Plus, artichokes, vinegar, really spicy foods, etc. are so delic...

I simply do not understand the fairly common desire to have board trolls. The board is a better place when people are respecting each other instead of insulting one another. This is a persistent theme here, and I have never understood it. You can find assholes by the bushel-full everywhere you turn...

There are a lot people here who's contributions I really enjoy. Some of these people I have met, and some I would like to meet. Some I feel like I know, even though I've never met them. I love this community, but sometimes it gets a little sleepy. Bill Klapp and Alan Eden each had their own ways of ...

Alan's posts usually ruffled my feathers, but that was probably his intention. He kept things interesting around here and I'm sorry to see him go. My condolences to his friends and family. It is a reminder that life is short and you never know how much time you have left.

With pizza (actually with most foods), I like wines with higher acidity. Chianti and Brunello usually. I also like Nebbiolo. Sometimes a higher acid white like Sancerre, Verdicchio, Soave and an occasional crisp rose of Canaiuolo or Pinot, depending on what's on the pizza.

Thanks for the note. At what age do generally like to drink the VD Forest? I've never had one with more than 10 years of age and I am sitting on some 08, 09 and 10.

Thanks Robert. I look forward to hearing about the 2016.

I opened one of these over the weekend. It put a smile on my face and my wife loved it. I am kicking myself for only buying one case. Crazy QPR. Has anyone tried the 14, 15 or 16?

My TW purchases are limited to Bordeaux and Nada Fiorenzo (Barbaresco).

Reds - Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo, Lanessan Whites - Peppiere Muscadet, Collestefano Verdicchio Man I wish I could find Produttori Langhe near me for this price. I know it exists... but its at least $4-5 more by me. I would consider lining a wall in my house with it at $17. $28.99 at the plcb. And ...

Reds - Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo, Lanessan
Whites - Peppiere Muscadet, Collestefano Verdicchio

I don't think I'm a fan of the Carato, though I have only had it once, and it was a small pour. From memory, it seemed oaky and oxidized. Neither of which I am a big fan of. I like the Fiore, though.

I’m a big fan of that rose.

But monopoly pricing structures aren't subject to supply and demand! They're just subject to whatever price the monopolist sets as the price it considers appropriate! How is this a monopoly? That's sort of like complaining about the cost of a Ferrari or other high end product. There are always othe...

I like scotch, but I tend to only have one smallish pour, when I am not drinking anything else. I don't drink enough to really feel it. When I drink Port, it is usually a very small pour, almost always after a longer night of eating and drinking, where I have already had many glasses of wine. It wou...

At 15%, drinking and entire bottle of wine yields 3.75 oz of alcohol. 13% takes it down to 3.25 oz of alcohol. If you killed two entire bottles on your own, the difference would be 1 oz of alcohol consumed. It wouldn’t seem that from drinking an entire bottle’s worth of wine the extra half ounce wo...

I’m with you one the alcohol. I feel it more than ever. We have cut back on drinking during the week and have gravitated to lower alcohol wines in general, including Champagne.

I’ve also started spitting at trade tastings and make sure I drink a lot of water.

Otto, thanks for that summary. Can you recommend Rioja made with french oak barrels? I like some LdH, and feel like I would like more Tempranillo based wines if there was less oak, especially American oak.

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
June 24th, 2019, 5:56 am

Jeff Vaughan wrote: ↑
June 24th, 2019, 5:43 am
4 x 2000 Chateau Lanessan. I thought that might have been you bidding on them.
Haha, yes. I didn’t counter. Good buys for both of us!

Ha! I was hoping you would see it that way.

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