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- February 24th, 2021, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A visit to Frog's Leap TN: 2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5736
- February 24th, 2021, 4:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
1 x 2001 Chateau Haut Brion
6 x 2011 Chateau Magdelaine
6 x 2011 Chateau Magdelaine
- February 22nd, 2021, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wines that have significant graphite?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1382
Re: Wines that have significant graphite?
Grand Puy Lacoste
- February 21st, 2021, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wines that have significant graphite?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1382
Re: Wines that have significant graphite?
Looking for wines that show significant graphite under $50? Any suggestions? We can go over by a reasonable amount... Aargh! I'm sure you didn't intend this, but your trolling me. Do you mean lead pencil aromas? If so, the characteristic scent of pencils is really the cedar that's used for the penc...
- February 21st, 2021, 8:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3024
Re: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
I was gonna say Domaine Guion, one of the great QPRs in the world of wine, but just saw that this delicious Loire Cab Franc has jumped significantly by a whole stinkin dollar up to $16. It is outrageous! Kidding aside, this is a really good wine that can also age so effortlessly. I’ve had bottles wi...
- February 21st, 2021, 5:05 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Corked Bottles on CellarTracker: A winemaker’s perspective
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3092
Re: Corked Bottles on CellarTracker: A winemaker’s perspective
I rarely ask, just accepting it as part of the cost of the hobby. Often more hassle than it is worth, but great to see a winemaker so open about it and willing to fix something that I assume was difficult for even them to control. I think the only time I recall asking for a replacement was when I bo...
- February 21st, 2021, 4:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A visit to Frog's Leap TN: 2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5736
Re: A visit to Frog's Leap TN: 2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
Ok, this 2017 is smokin. I cannot imagine a better Napa Cab for under $100. Drinking another bottle right now, and ordered more from Wine.com with its 50 off 150 code, for $43 per. That is just a rock bottom stupid price on an excellent wine. So classic Rutherford with a cooler climate profile in t...
Re: Sam Neill
Ha, that was great. And a very cool dude.
Make sure you watch to the end for the little bit after the trailer.
Make sure you watch to the end for the little bit after the trailer.
- February 20th, 2021, 5:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A visit to Frog's Leap TN: 2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5736
Re: A visit to Frog's Leap TN: 2016 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Grown Rutherford
Ok, this 2017 is smokin. I cannot imagine a better Napa Cab for under $100. Drinking another bottle right now, and ordered more from Wine.com with its 50 off 150 code, for $43 per. That is just a rock bottom stupid price on an excellent wine. So classic Rutherford with a cooler climate profile in th...
- February 20th, 2021, 5:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2709
- Views: 323312
- February 20th, 2021, 5:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
3 x 2017 Frog's Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
$43 with $50 of $150 Wine.com code.
$43 with $50 of $150 Wine.com code.
- February 19th, 2021, 6:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 907
Re: TN: 2014 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)
Nice note. The vintage 2014 in the Northern Rhone is lost a little amidst the apparently excellent vintages 2013, 2015, and 2016, but I have found the quality to be pretty high in general. I'm not surprised Chave pulled it off - and if the 2014 ends up like 2004... I’m a big fan of ‘14 in N Rhone. ...
- February 19th, 2021, 4:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied
- Replies: 9
- Views: 393
Re: TN: 2015 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied
I have really liked the Marc Plouzeau wines and have his FDP waiting here... but his is very old vines whereas this T Germain wine is really quite young vines. The Plouzeau FDP is a whole ‘nother level of drink. A stunning wine at times. A personal fave, something I buy in a 6-pack every year since...
- February 19th, 2021, 2:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied
- Replies: 9
- Views: 393
Re: TN: 2015 Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur-Champigny Franc de Pied
It appears that I like these more than you guys, but the price is too high. I stopped at 2014, which is an excellent Loire CF vintage.
- February 19th, 2021, 8:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Biggio Hamina Cellars Syrah Deux Vert
- Replies: 11
- Views: 629
Re: TN: 2007 Biggio Hamina Cellars Syrah Deux Vert
Thanks for the responses, guys. A cool read.
- February 18th, 2021, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Biggio Hamina Cellars Syrah Deux Vert
- Replies: 11
- Views: 629
TN: 2007 Biggio Hamina Cellars Syrah Deux Vert
Todd is a charmingly whacky dude. Builds Frankenbikes for racing. Does multi-day, 100+ mile per day events. Crushes it on the bike. And yet, it appears he crushes it in winemaking was well. Who woulda thunk he had the time given all that cycling. This wine wows me. Like very surprised. And not reall...
- February 18th, 2021, 2:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vignobles Levet
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1290
Re: Vignobles Levet
I liked Amethyste, it was rather good, but was not as exciting or feral as Les Journaries and La Chav. Those two are well worth the added premium, which really is minor here. I only bought one vintage and then moved in, whereas I buy the two top cuvees in every vintage since 2004.
- February 18th, 2021, 5:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Saumur-Champigny - Franc de Pied 2018
- Replies: 4
- Views: 404
Re: Domaine des Roches Neuves - Saumur-Champigny - Franc de Pied 2018
Thanks for the note, Julian. I’m watching 2018 Loire just like you are, this is one wine that I would suspect not to be over-ripe, so glad to see it in writing!
- February 18th, 2021, 5:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vignobles Levet
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1290
Re: Vignobles Levet
Personally, I don’t think the Amerhyste is worth buying. Not because it’s not good but because the price difference between it and the Journaries/Maestria and the Chavaroche/Peroline is so small. I think the Chavaroche especially does keep its wild side, but retains a lot of the fruit. The best Lev...
- February 17th, 2021, 4:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- February 16th, 2021, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
Love the 10, 12, 14 and 16. Have not tried the 15, did not buy. Not really my style of vintage. A fantastic second label!
- February 16th, 2021, 11:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2021 Release save The Date 2/16 & 2/24
- Replies: 158
- Views: 13909
Re: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2021 Release save The Date 2/16 & 2/24
How are the Sonoma Cabs?
- February 16th, 2021, 5:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Couple TNs: Beau Rivage, Dirty & Rowdy, Krug
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1094
Re: Couple TNs: Beau Rivage, Dirty & Rowdy, Krug
If you like the 17, you guys will definitely like the 19. Such a quality white.
- February 15th, 2021, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your best Pandemic bottle consumed?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 7611
Re: Your best Pandemic bottle consumed?
1982 Haut Brion - Thanks to Charlie Carnes for my 55th 2017 Le Pin - Thanks to my best friend for NYE 1982 Magdelaine - Out of my own stash Krug Le Mesnil just off the podium but a worthy mention. While I cannot say I ever exercise much restraint, this was certainly the year to let it loose! I was l...
- February 15th, 2021, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1055
Re: Pairing with Rayas?
Ok that sounds disgusting, but I do like the rabbit suggestion!
- February 15th, 2021, 1:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1055
Re: Pairing with Rayas?
And no way would I pair this with lamb. I like lamb and CDP, but very powerful I think for a Rayas. That's a rather extreme generalization! Roasted saddle or rack of lamb are as far from pieds paquets as tenderloin is from oxtail. And all the herb and spice aromas of the Rayas are just a wonderful ...
- February 15th, 2021, 11:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1055
Re: Pairing with Rayas?
Well a lot of good suggestions already. I think duck confit works fine with Reynaud's wines. I had the 08 in 2018. I cannot remember the food because I completely dissappeared in the wine. It is amazing. I challenge anyone to find a better 08 in Southern Rhone. FIFY champagne.gif Well i am a big No...
- February 15th, 2021, 11:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with Rayas?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1055
Re: Pairing with Rayas?
I would be tempted to just have it on its own to let the wine shine as best as possible. Such a 'gentle giant' of a wine - I'd be worried about overwhelming it. Cheers I agree entirely. It is the meal. And no way would I pair this with lamb. I like lamb and CDP, but very powerful I think for a Rayas.
- February 14th, 2021, 4:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5445
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
Wow, 18 folks have a bottle of wine in their cellar worth more than $20k. I find that to be amazing, because the universe of said wines is so small. DRC RC in certain vintages - maybe I haven’t kept up on current price escalation, but is there any Bordeaux that goes for $20k? I assumed all of those...
- February 14th, 2021, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 12764
- Views: 518941
Re: What bottle of wine did you open today?
Love this approachable vintage of Gonon, so impeccably balanced for my palate.
- February 14th, 2021, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
Vcc backfill in case quantities La Gravette case Alter-ego Which [dance-clap.gif] [dance-clap.gif] vintages? 4, 11, 14 and 15 Score on 4, 11 and 14!!!! Have not tried 15, didn’t buy much from that vintage. Bought lots of 14 on Mark’s reco, but that’s my kind of vintage anyway. I flat out love 2011,...
- February 14th, 2021, 9:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fu must have this wine service basket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
Re: Fu must have this wine service basket
Personally I thought it was the year of the bull!
- February 14th, 2021, 8:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15635
- Views: 809105
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
#winningJean Menwa wrote: ↑February 13th, 2021, 11:19 pm Vcc backfill in case quantities
La Gravette case
Alter-ego
- February 13th, 2021, 3:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5445
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
Kinda rare and definitely stoopid expensive today. Rare Wine Company has the 1995 for $6,000. I might be tempted to trade that one! And I have only sold one wine in my life.Peter Hirsch wrote: ↑February 13th, 2021, 1:01 pm also a few vintages of Chave 'Cathelin' (paid about $400),
- February 13th, 2021, 1:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5445
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
I still regret not grabbing those. Still.
- February 13th, 2021, 12:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5445
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
I have a 1998 Chateau Petrus that a client gave me. And yes it will be consumed by me, when ready, and probably with that client. He also happens to be a best friend.
- February 13th, 2021, 12:18 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: GLASVIN (Best Products of 2020 - Food & Wine Mag) *New Product Launch - Decanter*
- Replies: 137
- Views: 6456
Re: GLASVIN (Best Products of 2020 - Food & Wine Mag) *New Product Launch - Decanter*
I ordered a the Decanter from the post-BD emailer, so pretty.
I also need more glasses. I accidentally broke one, so cannot have an odd-numbered set, so uncivilized.
These are wonderful glasses, feel so right in the hand.
I also need more glasses. I accidentally broke one, so cannot have an odd-numbered set, so uncivilized.
These are wonderful glasses, feel so right in the hand.
- February 13th, 2021, 11:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fu must have this wine service basket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
- February 13th, 2021, 10:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fu must have this wine service basket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
Re: Fu must have this wine service basket
Truly stunning.
The Owl is great.
- February 13th, 2021, 8:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fu must have this wine service basket
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
Fu must have this wine service basket
Apropos to the recent thread on wine service baskets, Fu should one-up Sir William and his little antique French wire baskets, with this exceptional piece of antiquity: https://www.christies.com/features/a-masterpiece-of-Chinese-art-The-Luboshez-gong-11508-1.aspx?sc_lang=en&cid=EM_EMLcontent0414...
- February 13th, 2021, 7:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Osamu Uchida Miracle (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 746
Re: TN: 2018 Osamu Uchida Miracle (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc)
And? Shipping to your bestest wine/cycling buddies!?!Russell Faulkner wrote: ↑February 13th, 2021, 6:50 am I should add a disclosure that I’m now selling this. Albeit in a quantity lower than I would like to buy for myself!
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- February 12th, 2021, 7:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got offered Ovid Experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1516
Re: Got offered Ovid Experiment
Ask #1 fanboy Alfert.... Ha, that’s cold, but I did get the card! I would not recommend this pairing..... 52553168-BD33-47F3-8906-14F70581440E.jpeg ;) Finally, something that might give Ovid some proper cabernet typicity! [stirthepothal.gif] Of course, I brought the Vatan, my buddy brought the Ovid...
- February 12th, 2021, 7:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got offered Ovid Experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1516
Re: Got offered Ovid Experiment
My impression from the K&L auctions I’ve followed is that when it comes up, the Experiment doesn’t usually fetch its release price, but it doesn’t show up that often so it’s hard to know when there might be an opportunity. WS prices look high. It’s a beautiful place and great visit for sure. Th...
- February 12th, 2021, 6:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: My biggest buying and drinking change in last 5 years.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2629
Re: My biggest buying and drinking change in last 5 years.
My buying and drinking have been pretty much the same for quite some time - Bordeaux, Loire and Northern Rhone - but I have had an uptick in Champagne these last five years, and definitely this past year. My wife, in particular, has gone Champagne bonkers. I cannot afford her anymore. N+1 applies t...
- February 12th, 2021, 4:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: My biggest buying and drinking change in last 5 years.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2629
Re: My biggest buying and drinking change in last 5 years.
My buying and drinking have been pretty much the same for quite some time - Bordeaux, Loire and Northern Rhone - but I have had an uptick in Champagne these last five years, and definitely this past year. My wife, in particular, has gone Champagne bonkers. I cannot afford her anymore.
- February 11th, 2021, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got offered Ovid Experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1516
Re: Got offered Ovid Experiment
Ovatanid
- February 11th, 2021, 9:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanks, all. Scotch obtained (Orlando help - for scotch)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 459
Re: Orlando help - for scotch
The one on SR 50 Colonial Town is always good. They have some aged Armagnac as well.
- February 11th, 2021, 9:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanks, all. Scotch obtained (Orlando help - for scotch)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 459
Re: Orlando help - for scotch
Total Wine has a very solid selection, many of the big names, including in their 18 and 25 year bottling. ABC Fine Wine & Spirits as well. I do not buy much wine from either of these two retailers, but I use them frequently for single malt scotch. For scotch, these are probably the best overall ...
- February 11th, 2021, 9:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got offered Ovid Experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1516
Re: Got offered Ovid Experiment
Honestly, not really my style of wine, but probably the best visit that I have done in the States. Totally private and full bottles open, plus cheese and charcuterie. They get you tipsy and then you spend a shit-ton! I am now an honorary member.
- February 11th, 2021, 4:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got offered Ovid Experiment
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1516
Re: Got offered Ovid Experiment
Ha, that’s cold, but I did get the card!
I would not recommend this pairing.....
