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Great, great Sauvignon Blanc. Thanks for the note!

If you think about it, the Paso/Central Coast area has been a successful incubator for a number of successful Southern Rhonish luxury blends - Grenache, GSM, etc. Not sure what the push-back is as to Zin being included in this company.

Would the world be a better place without SQN, Alban, Saxum ...

These quotes..... “Cambie brings his nearly savant-like talent to Downstream.“ Savant is not what I would call it. “Philippe likes to come through right when things are done with malo, usually in early spring and before we’ve blended up our wines, when things are still in individual lots. We put ab...

Perhaps the Downstream project will provide a little bit of customer recognition/appreciation. I’m with you on the appreciation of Old Vine Zin and field blends. I love watching Morgon in action with his quest to not only promote and preserve the historic vineyards, but equally important, getting t...

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 10:44 am
I love Zins too and last night had a phenomenal $31 one.

There is no shortage of beautiful, affordable Zinfandel available. And ... as with other great wine grape varieties, there is room for consumer choices at all points on the price spectrum.

Obviously, no consumer likes higher prices for the sake of higher prices. To me, it's a matter of recognition. It wasn't too long ago that Zinfandel sites were seen primarily as fodder for white Zin, replanting to Pinot and Chard, and commercial real estate ventures. Winemakers like Joel Peterson, J...

Turley controls most of the Zin in the Paso area - there are only a few outstanding old vine locations here. Downstream is also getting Zin from Paderewski Vineyard, an excellent young-vine site. Love to see them get some Ueberroth or Pesenti fruit for Cambi to play with, although both Dusi's can b...

Turley controls most of the Zin in the Paso area - there are only a few outstanding old vine locations here. Downstream is also getting Zin from Paderewski Vineyard, an excellent young-vine site. Love to see them get some Ueberroth or Pesenti fruit for Cambi to play with, although both Dusi's can be...

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 7:00 am
Sorry Mike, that’s ridiculous.

It’s a marketing gimmick as much as a wine.

Luxury wine is a marketing gimmick Robert - including that fancy stuff you get from France!

Grape racism! The brilliance of Zinfandel has been there for all to see all along. I appreciate the recognition.

Fascinating article Tom - thanks.

I’m probably one of the few who also celebrates (somewhat perversely) the pricing of this Zin-based offering.

2013 Ceritas Chardonnay Pinnacle Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (8/8/2019) 12.6% abv. Pale straw, expressive aromas. Apple, pear and a touch of key lime highlight an intense, complex and highly nuanced palate impression. Exceptional depth and length. Grippy with...

I'll be buying.

I’ll be in Wyoming - sorry to miss this.

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
August 5th, 2019, 5:35 pm
It's an excellent wine. Light yet intense and complex.

Nothing quite like it. Unique and exceptional.

The real tragedy isn’t that Rhys was fined $3.76 million for illegally diverting water.. he’s a pig and the regulators made that greasy little piggy squeal. The real story is that with all of the resources and wealth that Kevin brings to Rhys, the wines are complete dog sh!t. This brand has PERENNI...

Wow. I wonder which AV vineyard this was sourced from?

Great note!

I do.

I appreciate the detailed notes from Frank and Brig! The Rhys tasting was remarkable - nearly four hours from start to finish. Kudos to Jeff for taking time out to share with us. I've always associated Rhys with Pinot, and the lineup is getting better and more refined as it continues to expand. Swan...

I was with Jeff & friends at Rhys yesterday and marveled at the upcoming Chardonnay lineup. MEV does a phenomenal job as well. SCM is the place for chards.

As a relative novice to the sparkling side, it was an eyeopener for me to sit through the this tasting, with Brig and Alan - and of course, the "Chairman of Champagne" FMIII. The confidence and excitement from Jeff was palpable and it was easy to see why.

Speaking of hybrids - every Norton (grape, not the producer) wine I've ever tried tasted like prunes. Every dry Scuppernong/Muscadine tasted of burned rubber doll. I'm a huge fan of Ed Norton. In fact, when I was a youngster, I wanted to work in the sewers of NYC like Ed!! [snort.gif] I've had some...

My wife and I have two favorite sparklers - Under the Wire "Brosseau" and Roederer "L'Hermitage." Very much looking forward to expanding our understanding of the genre with this offering.

If the date works for me, I’d love to come up.

Frank Murray III wrote: ↑
July 16th, 2019, 10:13 am
Did my 2 +2 plus wished more 750s. Really looking forward to this project and I am in for the ride.

Not only do I look forward to tasting this project, but I look forward to tasting it with a sparkling wine lover like Frankie!

This is a seriously loaded offering! Check this out! 2017 Gratias Gratias is a one-off, so we decided to offer it to you at a price that conveys our gratitude for your support. The wine is on us, you pay for shipping. A blend of 42% Grenache, 25% Zinfandel, 18% Mataro, 14% Syrah, 1% Tempranillo. 15...

2016 Stolo Family Vineyards Chardonnay Estate - USA, California, Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County (7/12/2019) 13% abv. Light straw, expressive aromas. A sweet, ripe pear note on entry, followed by citrus notes and stone. Excellent depth and length, great oily mouthfeel. Delicious, suave and co...

I picked up some Siduri locally recently. Jackson seems to maintain a winning, hands-off approach with their (IMO) impressive stable of wineries.

Again, in the middle of all of the speculation, the team is taking a risk and possibly breaking new ground, which I always admire. I'm not one to indulge in bling, but Zinfandel, after white Zin, Gallo Hearty Burgundy and being ripped out of the ground for the variety du jour for decades- - has earn...

According to an earlier post it's 76% zin Jackass Hill is usually around $150 $150 at release or in the secondary market? I was thinking of release price in my comment Martinelli Jackass Hill sells from the winery at $125, IIRC. Fruit is sourced from a tiny, very steep plot of ancient 19th vines th...

Lot's of speculation here, but I can tell you what I like about this project. It acknowledges Zinfandel as a worthy and noble grape. It gives a nod to the heritage wines of California (Zin, Mataro, Petite). It sources from some of California's best vineyards and highlights the Central Coast. The win...

76% zin? [wow.gif] Yeah, I know. Wish it was more! may be entering into unchartered territory charging $200ish/750ml for a zin based wine I have no idea how these will be priced, but the limited quantities, premium vineyards, all-star production team and packaging (3 750s and 1 mag in a wooden box)...

jordan whitehead wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2019, 2:05 pm
76% zin?

Yeah, I know. Wish it was more!

An artist friend of mine is sculpting (he lives in Big Sur) in a ghost town called Darwin, which lies on the western portion of the Great Basin near Death Valley, about 50 miles from the epicenter. He said he got a "good shake" last night but no serious damage. If he lives in one of those subterran...

An artist friend of mine is sculpting (he lives in Big Sur) in a ghost town called Darwin, which lies on the western portion of the Great Basin near Death Valley, about 50 miles from the epicenter. He said he got a "good shake" last night but no serious damage.

I'll see if I can find a Zinfandel to open.

Re: Impressions 7-1-19 Another strong thumbs up for Stolo!

Another strong thumbs up for Stolo!

I'm just about, if not completely out, of Copain Syrah. Loved the Hawks and especially the Brosseau. In the early days was a big fan of James Berry. Wells has a great touch with the variety.

So many of the vineyards planted around the turn of the 20th Century were mixed black field blends. Great ones mentioned, but the classic may be Old Hill Ranch in the Sonoma Valley. A Bedrock version will be available soon.

Great note Rich - thanks!

Frank Murray III wrote: ↑
June 20th, 2019, 3:40 pm
After over 1000 views and several posts of support, of LOVE, I can now assert that "Pisoni gets love here". The world has been saved.

Glad you cleared that up Frankie — damn right!

I haven't lived in Houston in over 15 years, but not surprised that Pappa's wine list gets the nod here. Very extensive with prized, high-end options. With a price to match.

Thanks Blake! I wasn't in on the formative Ed and Burt years, but I'm familiar with the current ownership/operations. John Dyson (owner) and Jeff Mangahas (winemaking) are a team worthy of the WS legacy, IMO. One of my favorite wineries to follow and drink. Special props to John Dyson for what he is...

Nice Mike - appreciate the note! I have very little experience with these wines, but I wonder if they're actually better in their youth....as the 2004 I opened not long ago was absolute fire (not in a good way....think gasoline and a lit match). 14.8% alcohol Rich, no detectable alcohol at this poi...

I talk about them, and I still buy them, vintage after vintage. I have since 2003. Like with several other producers here on the Board that have been doing it well for some time, they are part of the rhythm of people's cellars, their tastings, etc. Lots of things are not talked around here like the...

2018 Martinelli Muscat Alexandria Jackass Hill - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (6/18/2019) 14.8% abv. Light straw, very aromatic. From vines planted in the late 19th Century. Peaches, pear, and a lovely lavender floral element. Nice mouthfeel, excellent depth, length and inte...

Upon returning from U.S. Open (curtesy of visiting son), we drank '14 Saxum Paderewski and '16 Turley Ueberroth. It was a great Father's Day!

Great price on Pagani! Thanks for the note Brian.

not to be Nathan here, but many of the wines mentioned are as stupidly priced as DRC now is. I got an offer for 99 Roumier Bonnes Mares today for $4000 per bottle. I paid about $110 on release. If I were buying: Arnoux Suchots. Grand cru quality. I'd like to see price tags attached to these recomme...

‘17 Geyserville. A righteous young Geezer.

Sounds great!

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