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Ramon C

I'm sure there are others, here in NYC, who complained that Popeyes scrimped and could have put a full instead of just a half joint.

https://ny.eater.com/2019/11/12/2095974 ... t-city-nyc

Ramon C

Nice wines and TNs. I've had 3 bottles of the '95 Rougeard Les Poyeux over the last 7 years, a surprise gift from my wife which she carried back from Paris about 10 years ago for about 2X the $36 cost of your bottle, and they were short of phenomenal. Also had the 2000 Les Poyeux that was good but d...

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We tasted the 2003 Leoville Poyferre two weeks ago, along with other vintages from the property, and it was very evident how "different" the 2003 (and 2004) were from the rest (1966 to 2001). I don't recall the 03 endearing itself much to any of the 8 attendees. In my experiences, it is always in ve...

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Jayson Cohen wrote: ↑
November 16th, 2019, 7:05 am

Ramon C wrote: ↑
November 16th, 2019, 2:45 am
These.

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Looks like you are gearing up for Pat’s next visit!

That and for locals with good old-school tastes might want to get together for. Plus, it's colder now and that pairs well with these wines.

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These.

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These are nice, well made wines and a bit of an outlier in Irouléguy since the red is based solely on Cabernet Franc and not Tannat. I was surprised to learn that the red was 100% CF, thinking that some or mostly Tannat would be in the mix. Good TN and in line with the Irouléguy characteristics tha...

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Someone has to drink them. Mid-week cold weather beverages at a fun dinner at UWS in NYC, with select Chateauneuf-du-Pape from 1983 (edited with correct vintage) to 2006. The 1998 Beaucastel Hommage, the 1990 Clos des Papes and the 1998 Pegau Reservee topped this good lineup. 1545C1C4-67D7-40F0-BF23...

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Indeed!

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A Polanzer.

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I'll add Vinograf wine bar, especially the largest among the 3 branches, at Senovazne Sq. The most robust/largest wine list I've come upon during a 4-night stay, offered btg and/or coravined, and the shared tapas-sized dishes were better and creative than most restaurants we went to and you can orde...

Ramon C

The last and only time we were there was exactly 2 years ago and we were a large group of 5 couples. We byo'd from our destinations (USA and Canada) after pre-reading about the very expensive wines in restaurants. Well worth any corkage that were charged if you want wines that you'd like and enjoy.

Ramon C

Bar del Pla in the El Born neighborhood.

Delicious creative tapas, aside from robust local wines, wine list includes many non-Spanish offerings as well as on the natural side of the spectrum. Must reserve in advance.

http://www.bardelpla.cat/

Ramon C

Note to self:
In CA, do not byo old/mature bottles that need several stand upright days to decant-out sediment.

Ramon C

Ch. Leoville Poyferre, NYC (11/4/19) From vintages 1966 to 2004 - bottles were consistent in style up until 2000/01, and then veered away to a more obvious modern approach from then on. Drank with 8 fun, friendly local enthusiasts, most with steak mains, vintages 1982, 1990, 1996 and 1966 were my f...

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I wish an extension would show up for my wife and me but so far it hasn't. The extension is automatic. As long as you started the renewal process before the expiration date, you are automatically extended for 6 months. Solves one problem if appointments become available. I renewed online (2nd time)...

Ramon C

Lunch at Mirazur at Menton by the Italian border. Terrific views and excellent food.

Although we drove around, and you did not seem to want to do that, I suspect a cab or Uber would be available to take you there.

https://www.mirazur.fr/

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Ch. Leoville Poyferre, NYC (11/4/19) From vintages 1966 to 2004 - bottles were consistent in style up until 2000/01, and then veered away to a more obvious modern approach from then on. Drank with 8 fun, friendly local enthusiasts, most with steak mains, vintages 1982, 1990, 1996 and 1966 were my f...

Ramon C

In Beijing, been to both Da Dong and another place that's very Euro-slick establishment whose name escapes me, with both touting roast duck. Da Dong by a mile.

Limited wine list and ordered a Bourgogne at about $100.

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2001 Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva @LaTana With excellent free lunch tapas, I initially ordered the full bottle of the 2004, but when bartend said they have half-bottles, but only the 2001 version, easy call for me as my wife drinks very little. This bottle, very dark ruby fresh in appearance wa...

Ramon C

I had the '17 side-by-side with the '16 about 3 months ago. Happy to be drinking the '17, but thought the '16 is cool-fruited, tasted more traditional to me, with better promise given longer aging and which I prefer. Still re-ordered a 3-pack of the '17 (already drank all).

Ramon C

That so-called rule of 15 seemed to have worked well for the 2004 Allemand Reynard. I will look to consume one of mine from the remote storage. 2004 is at absolute peak right now -- it's been one of the most enjoyable vintages these last few years. Chave, Allemand, Clape, Sorrel, Jamet are all abso...

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Enough! (Drop mic.)

https://www.app.com/story/travel/2019/ ... 777756002/

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Glad to read the TNs on the 2010.

I've also "been patiently waiting for these to come around."

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Haven't been in, maybe 6+ years, but went quite a bit before then. I found Lupa to be the best value in terms of good food and always a solid lunch destination that's nowhere as crazy busy as during dinner; whereas Babbo's pasta dishes and robust Italian wine list for all budgets were some of my fav...

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That so-called rule of 15 seemed to have worked well for the 2004 Allemand Reynard. I will look to consume one of mine from the remote storage.

Ramon C

Newark airport is terrible. It’s the ‘Newark’ of airports. - Jeffrey Ross [rofl.gif] [rofl.gif] [rofl.gif] [rofl.gif] :) I've made extensive efforts to avoid flying in/out of Newark over the years, even as it is actually the slightly quicker transfer for me. But, LGD in current construction mode is...

Ramon C

Good notes on a good mix of wines for a good cause.

Curious as to why you noted that the Suduiraut pairing a poor one?

Ramon C

I used to do the SIM card and limited data/phone duration purchase back when it was easier to purchase them in Europe, about 6+ years ago. While I don't know how long you plan on using your phone, but since then, when I travel anywhere, I subscribe to my local carrier's (Sprint) $25 for 7 full days ...

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Jayson Cohen wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 12:53 pm

Jay Miller wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 12:35 pm

scamhi wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 11:38 am

We should do a Mouches dinner. I absolutely love the 90
Looks like I have '96, '99 and '05 Mouches.
Only ‘99 here. But we should do it if folks are game.

I may have ‘02 or ‘01.

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Greg K wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2019, 3:40 pm

I'm picturing it this way.

If I recall correctly, took them well into the next season to finish off those cases of '86 Pichon Lalande.

Ramon C

Adding on the Faryan’s note above, the ’15 Benetiere Syrah (Polaner) we had in this dinner is unlike other Benetiere Cordeloux vintages I’ve had. While, it’s a wine that I would not mind revisiting in the future, but it definitely was not cut in the same mold as, nor at par with, the ’12 Benetiere t...

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Taste-tested with local Northern Rhone geeks the not so controversial '15 Benetiere Syrah along with other fun ones.
Photo courtesy of Greg K.

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A fun dinner-tasting with a bunch of La Mission Haut Brion. C8BA132A-CF04-476D-9C61-011EFCBD9630.jpeg Dude. Really? I’m gonna pop up there and flog you if you do not post a separate thread on these glorious wines. With details! The Strong Arm hath spoken. Will sift through my almost-legible iPhon n...

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Corked soaked!

Thanks for the notes and photos.

Ramon C

A fun dinner-tasting with a bunch of La Mission Haut Brion.

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Greg K wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 3:01 pm

Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 2:40 pm
If you guys can hold your horses, my charity tasting next year will be a Magdelaine vertical going back to 1970, with a stray bottle of 1959 thrown in.
Why not both?

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Jayson Cohen wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 2:10 pm

Greg K wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 1:56 pm

Sorry about that.
I see you are planning for my birthday next year! Good plan!

For birthday next year? Do it sooner (this year).

Ramon C

1964 Produttori del Barbaresco - with dinner at Porsena, NYC Gloriously at peak, with several more years to stay that way. 95CE2CEA-9D81-4AD5-B076-EC155594247F.jpeg Ramon, That's great news here. I have one bottle, and three of the '64 Riserva Speciale arriving soon. Cheers, Atb with your bottles, ...

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That is one heck of a performance by Benetiere, given the heavyweight competition, at least those producers that I've had experiences with.

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My last 2005 Cordeloux, drank 2 years ago, was good but I thought could still use a few more years to integrate a bit more. The vintage had all the Cote Rotie components that I want and made me a believer in Benetiere.

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2007 Dom. du Haut Bourg “Origine du Haut Bourg” Muscadet

Always nice to chance upon a fun-drinking, lively Loire white with a bit of age on it. Still fun in day 2.

Ramon C

2000 just too young for now?

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A lot of fuzz here. Cool way to settle this is a Polaner vs Panzer taste-off. [popcorn.gif] I have a Polaner bottle or 3 - who’s around the week of the 9th? [stirthepothal.gif] I have a Panzer - 2011. At least I think that's where Faryan got the bottles that he shared. Edited: Can't do week of the ...

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A lot of fuzz here.

Cool way to settle this is a Polaner vs Panzer taste-off.

Ramon C

I did, and nuts. I like Rougeard, but at that tab I'd much rather have a top tier right bank Bordeaux or something like a PLL with a trophy vintage premium. Did a dinner a few months back comparing some Rougeards to Cheval Blancs. Rougeards were great, but not on the same level. At that price or th...

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Yea I was gonna post something similar, Salil. When I had it - and yes it’s been a few years - it was not on the same plane as 2003, 2005, 2007, 09, 10 or even, surprisingly, 11. Sounds like time has brought it together. Agreed. It's not just Rougeard - I found a lot of other 08 reds in the Loire a...

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50% off on NY bone-in strip and sirloin at NYC Eataly Flatiron. Today only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2323620244516572/

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Have drank a couple of 2008 Rougeard Le Clos over the last year and were very impressed with the only-in-Rougeard silky texture, the current drink-ability and complexity, as well as the seeming ability to keep in that stage (or better) for many more years. I've not touched any of my 2008 Poyeux and ...

Ramon C

Good thread. This is helpful as I'm on plan to expand my Sake appreciation with a (mainly) Sake-tasting itinerary early next year.

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Ian above speaks it.

Also a good way to let sediment settle and decant out.

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