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- November 7th, 2019, 8:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Paloma Merlot from the recent fire sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1212
Re: TN: 2012 Paloma Merlot from the recent fire sale
I bought some Paloma last year - 2012, 2013, and 2014 vintages. I have had one of each, and would agree with Otto that they are aging really fast. Much faster than the ones I had from 2000-2005, which were amazing. I actually liked the 2002 better than the 2001.
- August 25th, 2019, 7:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cresta Velia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 280
Re: Cresta Velia
if I am remembering correctly, the winemaker worked for Thomas Rivers’s Brown, and the first vintage was 2010. I bought a few out of the gate, and thought they were too tight/structured out of the gate, but showed promise. Maybe it’s time to revisit.
- July 14th, 2019, 8:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Lewelling 2007 Wight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 425
Re: Lewelling 2007 Wight
Interesting that someone else drank this wine yesterday (and posted on CT). My only follow up notes are that after I put the food away, the last glass did seem hot on the nose, and less balanced. I didn’t get the port notes as strongly as the CT note, but I also wonder if this has any chance and com...
- July 13th, 2019, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Lewelling 2007 Wight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 425
Lewelling 2007 Wight
So, tonight I opened up a 2007 Lewelling Wight. Maybe I am a masochist, but I have had so many underwhelming 2007 Napa cabs of late (flabby, hot, disjointed), that after a really (really) bad performance by a 2007 Maybach, I just wanted to see how bad things could be. I checked CellarTracker, and th...
- May 28th, 2019, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What’s that last wine you will not drop despite price run-ups?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 3341
Re: What’s that last wine you will not drop despite price run-ups?
That.J a y H a c k wrote: ↑May 28th, 2019, 7:13 pmWith the caveat that if they sell out to Mega-ultra Conglomerate Winery, I'm outta there:
1. Saxum James Berry Vineyard
- April 7th, 2019, 8:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2011 Napa cabs
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1700
Re: 2011 Napa cabs
I have had great luck with the 2011s. The mountain sites have been consistently good, with the Cimarossa cabs (for me) being wonderful. But, recently, I’ve had great bottles from VHR, Greer, Blankiet, and Congruence. I’ve also heard from several people with better experience that I have, that they f...
- February 27th, 2019, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2015 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon - $40 Napa Cab !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1394
Re: 2015 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon - $40 Napa Cab !
I have no experience with Neal. How would you describe the house style, and who would you compare them with? Thanks.
- January 23rd, 2019, 6:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cabernet Sauvignon from California
- Replies: 146
- Views: 9204
Re: Cabernet Sauvignon from California
Director of Hospitality...if he is the same Justin Vazquez as on the website.Bill Tex Landreth wrote: ↑January 23rd, 2019, 6:06 pmBeat me to it.John Webber wrote: ↑January 23rd, 2019, 5:55 pm2 posts. Both posts nearly identical promoting Ellman. So, welcome to the board and do tell us what your connection to Ellman is?
- January 23rd, 2019, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: New Napa Cab Projects
- Replies: 55
- Views: 6109
Re: New Napa Cab Projects
How much are the wines? Also, they say on the website that their grapes have been a source for one of the great brands in Napa. Do you know which one?
- January 23rd, 2019, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: $225-$300 Napa Cabs
- Replies: 73
- Views: 6975
Re: $225-$300 Napa Cabs
Greer. And you’ll save yourself some money (I think current release is $175).
- January 21st, 2019, 6:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beta wines 2011 Cabernet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 638
Re: Beta wines 2011 Cabernet
I opened a 2011 Beta a couple weeks ago at a dinner party. I uncorked it and pushed it aside, planning to give is some air and then pour it for dinner. However, the first taste was very promising and I told one person. Before I knew it, half the group had some in their glass and the bottle was nearl...
- January 10th, 2019, 7:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Brewery Wine List: Come At Me Dog
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1044
Re: Brewery Wine List: Come At Me Dog
Really interesting. Like Dennnis, I spend at least as much time drinking beer as I do wine, maybe more. So, I was trying to think about what would make me drink wine at a Brewery. If the beer is worth the visit, then the primary driver (for me) would be a hard to find wine at a great price. But, I d...
- December 16th, 2018, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AG scores for Napa 2016 Part 1
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6820
Re: AG scores for Napa 2016 Part 1
Without getting into the language of the reviews, I thought this was an interesting preface from Antonio: “Quite frankly, it is not easy to write these reviews. I very much wanted to like Tynan's wines. Perhaps I caught them on a bad day, but I found the wines dense and heavily extracted. Tynan told...
- December 11th, 2018, 7:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 vintage Schrader Allocation coming up
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2995
Re: 2017 vintage Schrader Allocation coming up
My allocation included a new bottling from To-Kalon: the M Block, which is on the far western side of the vineyard, as part of a seven-bottle pack. I like that they are keeping prices the same (after the purchase by Constellation), but I think I have to skip it this year. House expenses, travel to s...
- November 13th, 2018, 7:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Saxum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 999
Re: 2007 Saxum
Brett - I don’t t think you can go wrong opening any of the 2007s. I would heed the advice above - give the Booker, Bone Rock, and James Berry a bit more air. 2007 Epoch Ingenuity - totally forgot to add this note. This wine changed the most over the course of the day. Immediately upon opening, it w...
- November 12th, 2018, 6:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Saxum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 999
Re: 2007 Saxum
Things didn’t go off as smoothly as hoped (real, non-wine life sometimes gets in the way), but we were able to open up all five of the 2007 Saxums, and amazingly none of them were corked. Nine people tasted: most had a passing knowledge of Saxum wines, but a few had no experience. And, even though t...
- November 9th, 2018, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Saxum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 999
- November 9th, 2018, 10:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Saxum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 999
Re: 2007 Saxum
Thanks Alan. I reached out to the winery, who recommended uncorking 1-2 hours before serving. That seemed low/short to me, so I will try something in between most likely.
- November 8th, 2018, 8:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Saxum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 999
2007 Saxum
I will be at a tasting this weekend where all five of the 2007 Saxums will be opened/tasted. I have looked at Cellartracker, but does anyone here have any recent experience with any of them, and have thoughts on what decanting should be done (if any), and what I should expect? I am a huge fan, but a...
- October 13th, 2018, 9:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Next MACDONALD?
- Replies: 161
- Views: 14370
Re: The Next MACDONALD?
Fair enough.
- October 13th, 2018, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Next MACDONALD?
- Replies: 161
- Views: 14370
Re: The Next MACDONALD?
I don’t know if this has been mentioned, but what about Roy Piper’s wine? Small production, amazing attention to detail, good/great vineyards. Plus, if you even wanted to know/learn about how to grow grapes and make wine, Roy’s video’s will teach it all to you. No idea if he wants to be considered i...
- September 28th, 2018, 8:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Saxum offering
- Replies: 95
- Views: 9034
Re: 2016 Saxum offering
15 Rocket Block was not to my knowledge available in 750, only in mags for $296 What was the review on Vinous saying out of interest Josh Raynolds tasted it in 11/2017 and 9/2018. Both tastings resulted in bracketed scores. First was 96-97, the next a point higher. Lots of comments about power and ...
- September 9th, 2018, 7:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Kutch
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3521
Re: 2016 Kutch
Just ran across the scores while reading a copy sitting at a local sushi restaurant. Couldn’t believe my eyes. I asked the restaurant if I could borrow their copy for a couple days to read the entire article and see some of the other scores. I haven’t had all the wines reviewed, but from the ones I ...
Jelly?
So, I heard back from the winery. Here is what they said: The acids were too high in this vintage, so I had to de-acidify. I rack the wine to get rid of it but some floats in the wine and you can’t always get rid of it all. I had a University trained winemaker plain the chemistry of wine some remain...
Jelly?
This just keeps getting better.Victor Hong wrote:That happens when we boil chicken heads and feet at excessively high heat, to make soup. It is called snot and toe cheese.
Jelly?
Yes. Definitely gross. And thanks Jim for the explanation and links.
Is this a bottle by bottle thing, or is this something that starts before bottlings, making it more likely that I will experience this in the remaining bottles I have?
Is this a bottle by bottle thing, or is this something that starts before bottlings, making it more likely that I will experience this in the remaining bottles I have?
Jelly?
Sounds like a wicked case of pediococcus. This would be a rare instance where the specific bacterial spoilage results in a “ropey” character in the wine. Usually caused by excessive ripeness, low TA and high pH. Well, not caused by that but that environment engenders the growth. Here is some sort o...
Jelly?
Has anyone ever had this issue? I was pouring a wine - not going to mention the producer, but it was a 2012 Merlot - and the wine seemed off from the start, but I decided that I wanted to pour half of it into another bottle and cork it for another day. I poured the full bottle into a half bottle, an...
- August 8th, 2018, 7:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad 2018 release 8/7
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2746
Myriad 2018 release 8/7
I agree with many of these points. I got the save the date, but had a last minute work trip. Was in a deposition all day, and didn’t look at my phone during lunch. When I finished, I had to run to the airport to catch a flight, and then only noticed/remembered when I got back home. But, I’m more ups...
- August 7th, 2018, 7:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad 2018 release 8/7
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2746
Myriad 2018 release 8/7
Dang. Out of town for work and missed.
- July 22nd, 2018, 8:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Saxum offering
- Replies: 95
- Views: 9034
2016 Saxum offering
I went back and looked at my notes, and all of my Bone Rocks were spritzy. But, time seems to have helped, as age and decanting have helped each successive bottle.
- July 21st, 2018, 8:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Saxum offering
- Replies: 95
- Views: 9034
2016 Saxum offering
I can’t go back to 2000, but I can go back to the 2001 vintage with a Bone Rock purchase. It was my first six-bottle purchase of any wine, and I drank my last Bone Rock last year...and everyone, from Burgheads to SQNers, were shocked at how good it was. That is one of those bottles that got me hooke...
- May 29th, 2018, 5:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Karl Lawrence Reserves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 255
2007 Karl Lawrence Reserves
I have had some of the Herb Lamb “Herb Lamb” and enjoyed them immensely, but it has been many years since I had them. I initially wondered if my tastes had changed, but then with a little thought/focus, I realized the more likely scenario was that there was something off with the KL bottle. Not sure...
- May 28th, 2018, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Karl Lawrence Reserves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 255
2007 Karl Lawrence Reserves
I tasted through all four of the Karl Lawrence reserve bottlings from 2007: Dr. Crane, Herb Lamb, Morisoli, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. I have never tasted the reserve bottlings, but have enjoyed the regular Napa bottling from numerous vintages. I drank all four across three nights, dusting off my Cor...
- April 26th, 2018, 8:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2013 Revelry Cabernet, Aerials - Red Mountain WA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 632
TN: 2013 Revelry Cabernet, Aerials - Red Mountain WA
Never heard of them. Thanks. I will look them up. How did you learn about them?
- April 21st, 2018, 6:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé Camp Four Vineyard
- Replies: 19
- Views: 848
TN: 2016 Tercero Mourvedre Rosé Camp Four Vineyard
Went through three cases of this last summer. My wife said after her first sip (no kidding), “I think this might be my favorite rose ever.” Got a couple cases of the 2017, and have enjoyed it just about as much. I have two of the 2016 left - need to do a comparison tasting.
- April 17th, 2018, 7:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Paloma Merlot from magnum :wow!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 918
TN: 2001 Paloma Merlot from magnum :wow!
Has anyone had any recent vintages of Paloma merlot? I had some from 2002-2005, and it was very good (mostly). But, it fell off my radar for some reason.
- March 6th, 2018, 7:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2015 Detert cab/cab franc
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1181
2015 Detert cab/cab franc
Detert makes my favorite cab franc in Napa. I have tried their cab, and although I like it, I prefer the cab franc. I would drink it in the first ten years, but that is just my preference. Great stuff..
- March 1st, 2018, 8:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard
- Replies: 12
- Views: 537
TN: 2001 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard
i wasn’t sure there were any more bottles left. I had my last 2001 last year, and thought it was amazing - and it confirmed my belief that Saxum wines age quite well. I have one 2002 left, and will try to hold it until age 20. Until then, I will have to get by with some from the late 2000s.
- February 22nd, 2018, 7:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Herman Story Release - You Have to Love These TN's!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1263
Herman Story Release - You Have to Love These TN's!
Circling back to another thread, I'm wondering how these have stood the test of time - anyone have experience opening older ones (say ten years of age or more) to see how they've held up - or not? Cheers. I haven’t had one in a while, but I still own a few from 2008. I have wanted to try them, and ...
- February 19th, 2018, 6:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Greer vs VHR
- Replies: 5
- Views: 705
Greer vs VHR
Based on Roy Piper’s recommendation, I bought Greer in the 2008 vintage, and immediately fell in love with the wine. Never had a bad bottle, and think the 2011 is one of the best of the vintage. Came across VHR later, but heard great things. Was able to pick up three bottles of the 2011 for $125 eac...
- February 17th, 2018, 1:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pott Wine Estate Offering
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1154
Pott Wine Estate Offering
Dang. Logged in on day one, but got dragged away at work and forgot to finish my order. Just went back and both reds (Incubo and Space & Time) are sold out. Need to focus better next year.
- January 27th, 2018, 5:33 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Montagu Wines Offer- Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Cabernet Vertical; Over 20% DISCOUNT!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1012
Montagu Wines Offer- Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Cabernet Vertical; Over 20% DISCOUNT!
Great wines. Thanks for being a part of BerserkerFest!
- January 25th, 2018, 6:57 pm
- Forum: BDIX Newbie Intros
- Topic: NEWBIE INTRO: Montagu Wines
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1107
NEWBIE INTRO: Montagu Wines
Great to see Weston here on Berserkers. I’ve had the good fortune to drink Weston’s wines, and to get to drink other wines with him as well. He has a great palate and an incredible passion for making wine. Had his 2015 Syrah blind with a large group, and when revealed, most everyone wanted to buy mo...
- January 17th, 2018, 7:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which is best Mike Smith wine ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1377
Which is best Mike Smith wine ?
For the money, I have always enjoyed his Myriad Three Twins Vineyard cab, or for a little big more, the GIII. If price isn’t an issue, I would pick one of the Carter wines. I have never had the big boy, the G.T.O, but I have loved the O.G. and the Three Kings.
- January 8th, 2018, 9:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1151
Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
Steve, I opened your regular, not the Reserve - I forgot that I had a couple bottles. I had a bottle of the 2011 before, and liked it, so the strong bell pepper notes for distinct to that bottle (for me). But, you are right, it would have been more interesting to open the Reserve. The prices of the ...
- January 6th, 2018, 3:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1151
Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
Don - my first few 2011s were exactly as you say. Thin, lacking fruit, and a touch green. I was about to give up on the vintage when I tasted the Greer. From there, as mentioned above, I have had some very good wines. But, I have come across some that seem less successful. Mike - I have had the 2011...
- January 5th, 2018, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1151
Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
Awesome notes, thanks for posting! Glad you had good luck with some 2011 cabs. I've tried a decent amount and really only been happy with a couple (2011 Tor Kenward Cimrossa being the main one). The others have been super disappointing, and in some cases flat out bad (for my palate). Most disappoin...
- January 5th, 2018, 6:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1151
Some 2011 Napa Cabs (Schrader, Piper, Congruence, EMH)
Over the last two weeks, including Christmas dinner, I have opened four different 2011 Napa Cabs (among other wines). Not sure why I opened so many wines from that vintage, especially with the risks that seem to go along with it, but ultimately it was an interesting exercise - one that showed me, at...
- December 17th, 2017, 8:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN ‘16 Tercero Mourvèdre Rose’
- Replies: 9
- Views: 499
TN ‘16 Tercero Mourvèdre Rose’
I ordered a case during BeserkerFest, and after two sips, my wife said “This might be my favorite rose ever.” After that first bottle was finished, I ordered two more cases. No idea what the 2017 blend will bring, but I can’t wait.