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- February 24th, 2021, 8:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Example of highly allocated, yet inexpensive wines?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 10292
Re: Example of highly allocated, yet inexpensive wines?
When I worked at Martin Scott Wines we sold Lewelling in NY and NJ. Solid cabs, good people.
- February 24th, 2021, 8:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvee J Oregon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 293
Re: TN: 2008 Evesham Wood Pinot Noir Cuvee J Oregon
Thanks for the note. I bought 1 bottle when I was in OR many years ago. Quite pleased to find it at retail. I will let it sleep more.
- February 23rd, 2021, 6:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
- Replies: 10
- Views: 470
Re: TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
These vines were young leaf. The 2011 is a nicely developed and pleasing Family Farm.
- February 23rd, 2021, 6:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
- Replies: 10
- Views: 470
Re: TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
2008 Alpine is a star. I do have a couple of those left.
- February 23rd, 2021, 5:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
- Replies: 10
- Views: 470
TN: Rhys 2007 Family Farm PN
I have not been a fan of the older vintages of Family Farm. A bottle of the 2011 opened last month was a revelation and really good, but the 2007 today was light and lacking depth. While there is red fruit and secondary development, the finish is short and ultimately lacked interest and excitement. ...
- February 20th, 2021, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
- Replies: 5
- Views: 460
Re: TN: 2012 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
I used to sell the brand and enjoyed both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It was a pleasure working with Anthony Hamilton Russell on a ride along back in the day. I saw in a recent magazine that they are now making wine in the Eola-Amity hills in Oregon. That was a surprise.
- February 18th, 2021, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2267
- Views: 316658
Re: Official Costco Thread
2018 JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett for $29.99 at Reno today Hope they are still there on Monday. No CC on the weekend for me. Reno now has 2019 JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett for $29.99. Only 1 case that I could see Thanks for the heads up Austin. Sounds like an early Friday road tri...
- February 16th, 2021, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Asimov on vintages
- Replies: 69
- Views: 3703
Re: Asimov on vintages
I have really enjoyed 2 2011 Pinot Noir from Rhys lately. The Bearwallow and Family Farm are in a very good place now.
- February 16th, 2021, 8:43 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?
- Replies: 150
- Views: 16092
Re: What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?
Picked up Pierre Ferrand Ambre yesterday at TW. Very nice.
- February 15th, 2021, 8:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rhys Spring 2021 Offer
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5386
Re: Rhys Spring 2021 Offer
11 Bearwallow opened yesterday was entering secondary development with lingering fruit. Really good. The PN need age and are not pop and pour friendly.
- February 13th, 2021, 8:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some super Super Bowl wines (we had a gathering of only 3)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 307
Re: Some super Super Bowl wines (we had a gathering of only 3)
Busy hosting and cooking so no detailed notes. I used to drink many Rioja when I was ITB 20 years ago but not many lately. This was a fully resolved Reserva and rekindled the Rioja profile for me. Drink now. The Auslese was a real treat. Fantastic with upside potential. Every time Steve brings an ag...
- February 7th, 2021, 8:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What dessert wine did you drink tonight?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 1486
Re: What dessert wine did you drink tonight?
In advance of the Super Bowl I poured a small glass of 02 Christoffel Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese **. Wow, seems to be declassified BA. Every sip is Urziger Wurzgarten nectar.
- February 5th, 2021, 10:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Excellent Napa/Sonoma Cabs under 14% ABV
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2178
Re: Excellent Napa/Sonoma Cabs under 14% ABV
Not California, but I really like 16 Terra Blanca Cab from Red Mountain, WA. Big but not heavy and 13.5% ABV. $25 to boot.
- January 29th, 2021, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2267
- Views: 316658
- January 29th, 2021, 12:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 St Innocent Seven Springs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 266
Re: TN: 2002 St Innocent Seven Springs
I agree on 02 and 05 being fabulous.
- January 27th, 2021, 10:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1995 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Brickhouse Vineyard -- Wow! Stunning wine!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 931
Re: TN: 1995 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Brickhouse Vineyard -- Wow! Stunning wine!
As an unabashed SI fan your note is appreciated.
This sounds more like an 05 than a 95.
This sounds more like an 05 than a 95.
- January 27th, 2021, 3:46 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Walter Scott Berserker Day Discovery 6-Packs
- Replies: 103
- Views: 5236
Re: Walter Scott Berserker Day Discovery 6-Packs
Happy to restock some Chardonnay Erica.
- January 23rd, 2021, 8:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1997 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
- Replies: 7
- Views: 291
Re: TN: 1997 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
Nice to see some love for von Kesselstatt.
- January 21st, 2021, 3:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3940
Re: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
I enjoy Vinum Cellars CNW from Clarksburg, CA.
- January 17th, 2021, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1996 Ch. Rauzan-Segla
- Replies: 13
- Views: 972
Re: TN: 1996 Ch. Rauzan-Segla
The 2000 is excellent, open one soon.
- January 13th, 2021, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2 Questions about aging rosé
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1731
Re: 2 Questions about aging rosé
LOL!Jason L. wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 3:10 pmwhen i first read this i thought "that's not very modest of you, Gideon!" but then i realized the mistake I'd made.G. Bienstock wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 6:16 pm I like my rose 2 to 3 years post vintage. A 10 year old Pinot Noir Rose from Clos Saron is the best that I have had.![]()
- January 11th, 2021, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2897
Re: TN: 2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard
I have only had one X-Novo so far, a 14, and it was impressive.
Vojtilla is a great site. A different expression from older vines. Who gets their fruit now?
Vojtilla is a great site. A different expression from older vines. Who gets their fruit now?
- January 11th, 2021, 5:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2897
Re: TN: 2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard
2013 Vojtilla tonight was very fine. A 2012 Vojtilla recently was lifeless. I have several more and am very disappointed by its trajectory. In their youth, they were stunning and I don’t recall experiencing then, their current levels of reduction. Back on another bottle of 13 Vojtilla. Grand Cru qu...
- January 10th, 2021, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2 Questions about aging rosé
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1731
Re: 2 Questions about aging rosé
I like my rose 2 to 3 years post vintage. A 10 year old Pinot Noir Rose from Clos Saron is the best that I have had.
- January 9th, 2021, 12:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Volpaia Chianti Classico
- Replies: 13
- Views: 884
Re: TN: 2015 Volpaia Chianti Classico
I really enjoyed the 2009 version. Last bottle was consumed about a year ago. They seem to be at Peak.
- January 8th, 2021, 4:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
- Replies: 8
- Views: 337
Re: TN: 2007 Dehlinger Cabernet Sauvignon East Ridge
Thanks for the data point. I have two untasted bottles. I remember asking Carmen about this wine when it was released and she said it was more Bordeaux in style than the other 07 Cab.
- January 1st, 2021, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What do you want to try in 2021????
- Replies: 100
- Views: 3846
Re: What do you want to try in 2021????
I would like to experience more whites from Italy and Sicily. Some Etna Rosso too.
- December 27th, 2020, 9:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Villages Cuvée (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 405
- December 22nd, 2020, 8:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Illegal wine made in sewage plant
- Replies: 6
- Views: 618
Re: Illegal wine made in sewage plant
Ok, delete
- December 22nd, 2020, 7:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Illegal wine made in sewage plant
- Replies: 6
- Views: 618
- December 20th, 2020, 8:26 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Suggestions for good red wine vinegar
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1124
Re: Suggestions for good red wine vinegar
Generic suggestion-Pomegranate vinegar.
- December 15th, 2020, 8:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Burgundy vintages from recent purchase
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2433
Re: Burgundy vintages from recent purchase
Are the 95 1er's generally in need of more cellar time?
- December 14th, 2020, 8:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3222
Re: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
So spicy Asian food coupled with low alcohol and high sugar levels does not blow out the subtle aspects of a good Auslese?
- December 13th, 2020, 8:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 86’ Mouton or Lafite or ??
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2611
Re: 86’ Mouton or Lafite or ??
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- December 12th, 2020, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 876
Re: TN: 2011 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
Family Farm has never been my favorite Pinot Noir from Rhys. This is my favorite Family Farm and it is an excellent wine, one of the best Rhys' I've had to date. Tonight's bottle is a stunning effort from a low alcohol 2011 vintage. Really nice from the pop and in a very good place right now.
- December 10th, 2020, 10:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Three Avanguardia Reds...(short/boring)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 236
Re: TN: Three Avanguardia Reds...(short/boring)
I like their wines, nice blends.
I only went tasting at one winery this year and was suitably impressed with Montoliva in Chicago Park just south of Grass Valley. All Central and Southern Italian varietals. Aglianico was the standout.
I only went tasting at one winery this year and was suitably impressed with Montoliva in Chicago Park just south of Grass Valley. All Central and Southern Italian varietals. Aglianico was the standout.
- December 9th, 2020, 10:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Is Bordeaux 2000 still going strong?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 5238
Re: TN: Is Bordeaux 2000 still going strong?
2000 Rauzan Segla is my Bordeaux of the year so far.
- December 6th, 2020, 10:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Virage Vineyards (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1414
Re: TN: 2012 Virage Vineyards (USA, California, Napa Valley)
IIRC Havens Bourriquot, a favorite Cheval Blanc inspired blend, was also from Beau Terroir fruit.
- December 6th, 2020, 9:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
- Replies: 105
- Views: 6850
Re: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
Rausan Segla is a sentimental favorite. I got a screaming deal on a case of 85 in the early 90's and was instantly smitten.
- December 4th, 2020, 4:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Favorite Cabernet Producers Under $75
- Replies: 157
- Views: 12550
Re: Favorite Cabernet Producers Under $75
I will add Terra Blanca on Red Mountain, WA. Full bodied but not heavy and $25.
- November 29th, 2020, 7:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Santa Barbara County/South Coast Wine Are You Drinking?
- Replies: 147
- Views: 10014
Re: What Santa Barbara County/South Coast Wine Are You Drinking?
2014 Steele Santa Barbara PN. Savory and developed, drinking well now.
- November 25th, 2020, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Impressions
- Replies: 6
- Views: 676
Re: Impressions
I enjoyed 88 Lytton Springs when it was young.
- November 25th, 2020, 3:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanksgiving Day - What are you drinking?
- Replies: 181
- Views: 8182
Re: Thanksgiving Day - What are you drinking?
Scaling it down this year with only 1 guest who is a neophyte. An Argentine Chenin Blanc/Chard blend and 2014 Steele Santa Barbara PN.
- November 11th, 2020, 1:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Denis Bachelet - What am I Missing?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5552
Re: Denis Bachelet - What am I Missing?
The 90 Charmes is one of my very top Burgundy experiences.
- November 9th, 2020, 4:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Denis Bachelet - What am I Missing?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5552
Re: Denis Bachelet - What am I Missing?
I had a very good and pleasurable bottle of the 2001 a couple of weeks ago.
- November 1st, 2020, 9:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1989 St Innocent and a quick comment on Willamette aging
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2583
Re: TN: 1989 St Innocent and a quick comment on Willamette aging
Fantastic bottle. SI is known to age well.
- October 22nd, 2020, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I'll take "Pinot vs Pauillac" for $2000, Alex
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1471
Re: I'll take "Pinot vs Pauillac" for $2000, Alex
This was my thought as well. Clearly all $18 bottles of Pinot Noir deserve to be decanted.Peter Valiquette wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 6:44 pm What bottle of Pinot sells for $18 in NYC? Last I was there $18 will afford you two crap beers in a dive bar.
- October 16th, 2020, 4:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Top German Riesling Vintages ?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 3306
Re: Your Top German Riesling Vintages ?
Sadly I have not tasted much post 2008 with only a couple of 14's, but my favorites would be 01, 90 and 04.
- October 16th, 2020, 10:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Trader Joes Overrated?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5353
Re: Trader Joes Overrated?
I use the white Vermouth for cooking purposes and also as a cocktail mixer. Maybe not the greatest quality but hard to beat for $4 per liter.
- October 11th, 2020, 5:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Noceto Sangiovese Riserva '00...(short/boring)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 184
Re: TN: Noceto Sangiovese Riserva '00...(short/boring)
Noceto makes the best non Italian Sangiovese in my experience. Very good terroir, close to Easton.
I have had some good ones from Cielo and Slate Ridge in Single Springs, El Dorado County.
I have had some good ones from Cielo and Slate Ridge in Single Springs, El Dorado County.