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- February 23rd, 2021, 3:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: Mosel is the real deal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1001
Re: TNs: Mosel is the real deal
Jan, congratulations on finding German Rieslings from the MSR. Loved your notes and esp. your enthusiasm. These are the best wine values in the world. I think your next step should be trying to find German wines with some age on them. Whether from the producers you tasted or the producers you want ...
- February 23rd, 2021, 3:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: Mosel is the real deal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1001
Re: TNs: Mosel is the real deal
Welcome to the club! You picked a great selections of wines. Thanks for the notes. Thanks Robert! All thanks to the Berserkers. I picked these wines based on what's discussed here. Next time around I'll try to get some AJ Adam, Maximin Grünhaus, and Zilliken. I actually ordered a Dhroner Kabinett f...
- February 23rd, 2021, 2:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: Mosel is the real deal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1001
TNs: Mosel is the real deal
This February I dedicated myself to the Mosel. A complete revelation that left me smitten. I now consider these wines amongst my very favorites. I mean: drinkable, pleasurable, moreish, yet refined, elegant, and complex. The fact that they are the best values in fine wine is just incredible. Reading...
- February 23rd, 2021, 12:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BuzzFeed Take on Impact of Wine Price
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1711
Re: BuzzFeed Take on Impact of Wine Price
Guys this is nothing. This one is the real deal:
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- February 19th, 2021, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Good wine lists in San Diego?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1566
Re: Good wine lists in San Diego?
$125 corkage? might as well say sorry we don‘t allow byo!
- February 14th, 2021, 2:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Burgundy aging rule of thumb
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2747
Re: Burgundy aging rule of thumb
In Burgundy, there are no rules, only exceptions. ![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
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- February 12th, 2021, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3221
Re: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
Chicken Tikka Masala, preferable this guy's:
- February 12th, 2021, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Champagne are you drinking?
- Replies: 1881
- Views: 127373
Re: Which Champagne are you drinking?
I couldn't be happier with the Laherte Frères Extra Brut Ultradition at this price point. Complex - a pot pourri of bruised apple, minerality, brioche, a hint of vanilla, white flowers - deliciously rich, creamy yet fresh, scratched my itch with gusto. IMG_20210211_203004.jpg In Laherte we trust! N...
- February 12th, 2021, 5:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No wine in my cellar is safe from getting its cork pulled
- Replies: 86
- Views: 4229
Re: No wine in my cellar is safe from getting its cork pulled
This is a great philosophy and I would love to be in the same situation one day. While it is fun to be organised, put constraints, and plan ahead, one shouldn't forget to be free-spirited and spontaneous. Some of the best things in life come from just doing something without overthinking it [cheers....
- February 12th, 2021, 3:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Champagne are you drinking?
- Replies: 1881
- Views: 127373
Re: Which Champagne are you drinking?
I couldn't be happier with the Laherte Frères Extra Brut Ultradition at this price point. Complex - a pot pourri of bruised apple, minerality, brioche, a hint of vanilla, white flowers - deliciously rich, creamy yet fresh, scratched my itch with gusto. IMG_20210211_203004.jpg In Laherte we trust! N...
- February 5th, 2021, 1:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Value Wine Region for Great Wine?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 6314
Re: Best Value Wine Region for Great Wine?
I get the feeling this thread got a bit out of topic. The question was which region can deliver the same heights as Bordeaux and Burgundy for a fraction of the price, not which regions in the $20-25 range offer the best value. In this sense, I think Germany's case is hard to ignore: Mosel (JJ Prum, ...
- February 5th, 2021, 1:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Wagner-Stempel Siefersheimer Heerkretz Riesling Großes Gewächs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 522
Re: TN: 2019 Wagner-Stempel Siefersheimer Heerkretz Riesling Großes Gewächs
How did you get your hands on it? Here in Melbourne no sight of German 2019 GG or Mosels yet!
- February 2nd, 2021, 1:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Les Prémices (France, Champagne)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 692
Re: TN: NV Egly-Ouriet Champagne Les Prémices (France, Champagne)
Thanks for the honesty on this one IkkaL. Around here prices for this new cuvee and the Grand Cru 'Tradition' are pretty much the same, which I found weird, if this is supposed to be a new entry-level.
- February 2nd, 2021, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Laherte Frères - Champagne Extra Brut "Ultradition" (France, Champagne)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 460
Re: TN: NV Laherte Frères - Champagne Extra Brut "Ultradition" (France, Champagne)
It's weird that the search bar didn't give any hits, as I posted recently a TN on this wine, amongst others: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=177074
Tomas, what else will you be opening from Laherte?
Tomas, what else will you be opening from Laherte?
- February 1st, 2021, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Causes The "Cola" Aroma in Some Pinot Noirs?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 3517
Re: What Causes The "Cola" Aroma in Some Pinot Noirs?
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- February 1st, 2021, 2:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2674
Re: TN: 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
Slight thread drift here... I was surprised to read recently that due to weak demand for their white wine, in recent history LdH replanted a big section of Tondonia from white to red. This is apparently why the red réserva is abundant while the whites have become increasingly difficult (and pricey)...
- January 30th, 2021, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
- Replies: 12
- Views: 620
Re: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
Really interesting read indeed. I wasn't familiar with how much Kabinett changed stylistically over the years, and how much vinegrowers had to adapt to the different climate conditions. On the vineyard names part, Mosel has some of the most beautiful and evocative names, which fits with the scenery...
- January 30th, 2021, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Dönnhoff QbA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 294
Re: TN: 2019 Dönnhoff QbA
Is this the estate Riesling or a step below? I liked the 2018 rendition and would expect 2019 to be even better if only based on the strength of the vintage. Fair to hear it might need a bit more time though.
- January 30th, 2021, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
- Replies: 12
- Views: 620
Re: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
Really interesting read indeed. I wasn't familiar with how much Kabinett changed stylistically over the years, and how much vinegrowers had to adapt to the different climate conditions. On the vineyard names part, Mosel has some of the most beautiful and evocative names, which fits with the scenery...
- January 30th, 2021, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett (AP 3)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1105
Re: TN: 2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett (AP 3)
Has anyone tried to 2018 version of the Domprobst Kabi? I wanted to buy the 2016 but it was sold out and had to re-route to 2018. 2019 hasn't hit the shelves here yet. I got shut out on the 2018, but you can...never...go...wrong. That's what I want to hear. Very excited about my 2016 Domprobst Spät...
- January 30th, 2021, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett (AP 3)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1105
Re: TN: 2019 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Kabinett (AP 3)
Has anyone tried to 2018 version of the Domprobst Kabi? I wanted to buy the 2016 but it was sold out and had to re-route to 2018. 2019 hasn't hit the shelves here yet.
- January 30th, 2021, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
- Replies: 12
- Views: 620
Re: MFW 55: ode to Kabinett / origin and meaning of vineyard names
Really interesting read indeed. I wasn't familiar with how much Kabinett changed stylistically over the years, and how much vinegrowers had to adapt to the different climate conditions. On the vineyard names part, Mosel has some of the most beautiful and evocative names, which fits with the scenery ...
- January 25th, 2021, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Wines of Germanys Pfalz region. Discuss...
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2740
Re: The Wines of Germanys Pfalz region. Discuss...
We have had in the past weekly threads where people drink and post tasting notes on Burgundy by village. It would be neat to do the same for German wines. Maybe a week each for Mosel Saar and Ruwer Rheingau Nahe Pfalz Rheinhessen Baden and Franken Mittlerhein I would also be down for a weekly Germa...
- January 24th, 2021, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 717
Re: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
If we lived close to each other I'd say: let's split that beast! Sharing is half the price but double the funAdam Frisch wrote: ↑January 24th, 2021, 1:15 pm $100 is far to go in this annus horribilis. But if Berserker Day goes well, I might splash on a Morstein GG!![]()
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- January 24th, 2021, 2:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: November 2020 - Who likes grower Champagne?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 375
Re: TNs: November 2020 - Who likes grower Champagne?
Wonderful notes, thank you. I’ve been exploring grower champagnes too. This list highlights many of my favorites Thanks, Brian! Many of these were selected by reading this forum, which explains the high percentage of 'forum' darlings. When it comes to sourcing wines, nothing has a higher hit rate t...
- January 24th, 2021, 2:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine touring in the time of Covid: Portugal
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1619
Re: Wine touring in the time of Covid: Portugal
Time for me to contribute - many thanks to our favorite WB Portugal ambassador, Tomas Costa, for the tip on this one. 1999 Viuva Gomes Tinto, Colares, Portugal (11% alc.) On the nose raspberries, dried cherries, tobacco, some St.-Joseph-like minerality - blood and iron. On the palate, the wine is hi...
- January 24th, 2021, 2:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does anyone else prefer Champagne to not be overly yeasty?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2642
Re: Does anyone else prefer Champagne to not be overly yeasty?
Totally fair not to like autolysis-driven notes in Champagne, and I have heard that one before. Personally, I like it, but I also feel like it gets magnified in certain Champagnes when there is a lot of reserve wine, and the blend includes a high percentage of red grapes. In most Blanc de Blancs I f...
- January 24th, 2021, 2:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2674
Re: TN: 2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
Really good to hear! I bought 24 bottles and six magnums without having as yet tasted it, such is my faith in LdH—and my colleague Luis, who loved it. William, if you bought 24 of the Tondonia tinto, how many did you buy of the blanco in the same vintage? Can't buy one without the other [drinkers.g...
- January 24th, 2021, 12:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: November 2020 - Who likes grower Champagne?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 375
TNs: November 2020 - Who likes grower Champagne?
Since late last year, I have been trying to get more focused on my explorations, devolving a full month on a certain theme or region. Not only in my purchases but also at bars or restaurants I try to push myself to try those items off the list that fit what I am trying to learn at that moment, and I...
- January 21st, 2021, 5:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5158
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
Tolpuddle Chardonnay very good. Their Pinot Noir is good but reckon the Chardonnay is a step up. Much prefer it to the M3 Chardonnay, and also to the Shaw and Smith single vineyard Lenswood Chardonnay. Pretty much what I‘d expect to hear. Have you had any Chardonnay from Sentio in Beechworth? Much ...
- January 21st, 2021, 1:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5158
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
I recently poured a 2012 Leeuwin Art Series for some experienced Burg collector friends, in a blind zoom tasting. They called it perfectly -- they thought it was a White Burgundy, but noted the fruit had a little more ripeness and sweetness to it, so they thought maybe from a ripe vintage, or maybe...
- January 20th, 2021, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5158
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
I just bought some Leeuwin and Vasse Felix chardonnays Leeuwin makes some of the best Chardonnays in the world for the price in my opinion. Never had a bad one and with screw cap closure no flawed bottles. I recently poured a 2012 Leeuwin Art Series for some experienced Burg collector friends, in a...
- January 19th, 2021, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3902
Re: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
Secateurs' Chenin from South Africa is a cracker for the price.
- January 19th, 2021, 2:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosato (Italy, Sicily, Terre Siciliane)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1359
Re: TN: 2019 Frank Cornelissen Susucaru Rosato (Italy, Sicily, Terre Siciliane)
This must be one of the producers with the highest gap in appreciation I have ever seen. Too bad the prices he fetches turn me off taking a flyer and trying for myself. The other thread on Cornelissen made me very skeptical...
- January 19th, 2021, 1:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5158
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
If you avoid most of South Australia, you'll probably get something balanced. That’s a bit too generic. Like saying avoid Spain. And then miss on Wendouree, Grosset, Ashton Hills? In very broad terms, avoid Barossa Valley & McLaren Vale, but Adelaide Hills & Clare Valley are fine. Coonawarr...
- January 18th, 2021, 10:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Clean Wine Movement...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1362
Re: The Clean Wine Movement...
I thought clean wine was a way of saying 'traditional', as in 'non-natty', and now they come up and take it for their non-sense lifestyle marketing fad. ![snort.gif [snort.gif]](./images/smilies/snort.gif)
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- January 18th, 2021, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5158
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
Eurocentric site. Plenty of info here from knowledgeable Aussie fans that live in Australia. Hunter Sems, Margaret River, Barossa, Coonawarra, and McClaren Vale all get a bit of play. Just ask. I appreciate that. Had 2 Aussie Shirazs from Wine Access over the weekend and really enjoyed both- 2017 T...
- January 18th, 2021, 5:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best regions in 2021
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1567
Re: Best regions in 2021
For me, 2018 wasn‘t that great in many regions, and 2019 can‘t come soon enough. I‘m pretty stoked about 2019 german riesling, northern rhone, and loire.
- January 16th, 2021, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The World's Biggest Wine Lovers
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2052
Re: The World's Biggest Wine Lovers
Not surprised with the price-quality-ratio you have going on over there. I would pop bottles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I were you!
- January 16th, 2021, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 717
Re: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
I've heard Wittmann does at least one bone-dry one - would you classify this as one in the Australian vein, Jan? i can sense you are interested in dry Riesling, Adam. Please try a Morstein GG. In fact it would be a prerequisite for discussing Trocken Riesling champagne.gif champagne.gif champagne.g...
- January 16th, 2021, 3:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: best pairings
- Replies: 83
- Views: 3563
Re: best pairings
The best pairing goes to 2005 Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Blanco with saffron, shiitake, and leek vegetarian paella! [berserker.gif] https://i.imgur.com/wKUF4UN.jpg https://i.imgur.com/l4plEfy.jpg?1 Honorable mentions to Krug NV with truffle & mushroom pasta, Riesling and pork in various forms and...
- January 16th, 2021, 1:34 am
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Melbourne Offline/Tasting Group
- Replies: 2
- Views: 365
Melbourne Offline/Tasting Group
Hey folks, I'm looking for people living in Melbourne willing to meet up and share this hobby together. At the moment some of my friends are into wine but I feel like none of them are into it as much as I am at this point, and I'd be nice to expand my social connections with some more dedicated wino...
- January 15th, 2021, 5:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Screaming eagle
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6894
Re: Screaming eagle
Not sure what is going on here but it could end up being fun... ![[popcorn.gif] [popcorn.gif]](./images/smilies/popcorn.gif)
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- January 15th, 2021, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pet annoyance with all the waiting list wineries.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2983
Re: Pet annoyance with all the waiting list wineries.
. . . it's too expensive for you.
- January 15th, 2021, 2:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Coravin Pivot
- Replies: 2
- Views: 420
Re: Coravin Pivot
If you have the OG coravin this is probably unnecessary. Not sure how this is less work either, since you have to uncork and insert a stopper plus opening and closing it each time. The hole is fairly wide too, with more risk of oxygenation.
- January 15th, 2021, 3:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 717
Re: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
With all that beautiful fruit it was really just a hint of it!Arjan Stavast wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 3:27 am “A hint of inflatable pool toy”
Never saw that one before but can immediately imagine what you mean!![]()
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- January 15th, 2021, 3:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 717
Re: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
I've heard Wittmann does at least one bone-dry one - would you classify this as one in the Australian vein, Jan? Oh dear, I just wrote an answer and realised only after submitting it that I had clicked on the wrong button and "reported" your post! [wow.gif] Let's try again: no, I think th...
- January 15th, 2021, 2:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 717
TN: Wittmann Riesling Estate 2018
At first, very powerful and concentrated, quite creamy and ripe, with a juicy, yellow peach fruit core and an ample mouthfeel, showing the mark of the sunkissed 2018 vintage. However, after a day in the fridge, the baby fat comes off, revealing a much more transparent, minerally undercurrent. Still ...
- January 14th, 2021, 10:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sami-Odi New Releases
- Replies: 12
- Views: 904
Re: Sami-Odi New Releases
Thanks for the notes, Jeremy! I got my offer for these recently - it's my first time with them. Hopefully, I like them as much as everyone else and can keep buying them year after year. Can't wait to try these as I really don't like most Barossa Shiraz usually but happy to be proven wrong here. By t...
- January 13th, 2021, 3:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A brosé bronanza with the brochachos
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2052
Re: A brosé bronanza with the brochachos
Brochachos, who was the cook? Looks amazing.
The discussion got me interested in Clos Cibonne, I can only see the 2018 Tradition around me. Anyone tried it yet?
The discussion got me interested in Clos Cibonne, I can only see the 2018 Tradition around me. Anyone tried it yet?