Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup

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Stan Y. · #101 Post by **Stan Y.** » November 28th, 2019, 6:52 am

2008 Trimbach Frederic Emile
2009 Gonon Olivieres (blanc)
2018 Arnot-Roberts Trousseau
2010 Domaine Ramonet CM Clos St Jean (rouge)
Whole Foods' house Loire cremant rose for my non-wine-geek in-laws

#102 Post by **Peter C.** » November 28th, 2019, 6:53 am

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
November 26th, 2019, 12:00 pm

Peter C. wrote: ↑
November 26th, 2019, 11:34 am

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
November 23rd, 2019, 1:12 pm
I've got a mag of 2007 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules Domaine des Héritiers that might be smart to open?
I bet that's drinking incredibly now - did you buy that from the $47.50 sale years ago?

I last opened one in 2012 and it was young but fleshed out with air.
I paid $70 so obviously I got ripped off!!! I’d buy ANY Jadot mag for $47.50!

Ha - $70 is a great deal, too. Looked at CT and it was from 2011 from an Epic Cellars sale, whatever that is.

Debating opening one, too. Will report back if I do.

#103 Post by **Richard T r i m p i** » November 28th, 2019, 7:34 am

NV Lanson Black Label
2010 Pierre Paillard Les Maillerettes Blanc de Noirs
2010 Cameron Abbey Ridge Chardonnay
2009 Clos de la Roilette Fleurie
2009 John Thomas Pinot Noir

RT

#104 Post by **David Glasser** » November 28th, 2019, 7:51 am

Final answer:
2016 Bouchard Meursault Perrieres
1994 Ravenswood Cooke Zinfandel
1994 Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel

#105 Post by **Glenn L e v i n e** » November 28th, 2019, 8:13 am

08 Hartford Stone Cote
13 Sandlands Trousseau
92 Ravenswood Merlot

All American wines on Thanksgiving.

#106 Post by **D@vid Bu3ker** » November 28th, 2019, 8:16 am

Just the two of us today, so Krug Champagne with dinner. Going to have an Eiswein later. Have not decided which one yet.

#107 Post by **ykwon** » November 28th, 2019, 8:19 am

Lunch
2006 Williams Selyem Westside Neighbors
2005 Kapcsandy State Lane
2005 L’Aventure Cote-a-Cote Estate

Dinner
NV Camille Saves Champagne GC Rose Brut Bouzy
2017 Marcel Lapierre Morgon
2017 Cruse Monkey Jacket

#108 Post by **Joe B** » November 28th, 2019, 8:26 am

Plus a 2014 Peller estate ice wine

Opening the last Match wine I own

2010 Match Butterdragon magnum

#109 Post by **Greg K** » November 28th, 2019, 8:34 am

A Rhys Chard for white and an 07 Brovia Villero with a nice decant for red. (Family asked for Italian red, don’t @ me.)

Kelly Walker · #110 Post by **Kelly Walker** » November 28th, 2019, 8:46 am

Early dinner:
2008 Dom
2016 Kistler Laguna Ridge RRV Chard (mag)
2006 W-S Westside Road Neighbors PN
+ whatever our friends bring, which assuredly will be great

#111 Post by **Sc0tt F!tzger@ld** » November 28th, 2019, 8:59 am

I just pulled:
2011 Mount Eden Chardonnay Estate
2011 Alban Reva
2013 Littorai The Pivot
2010 Shafer Relentless

We have a lot of smoked meats, including turkey, so thought the fuller body wines might pair well.

#112 Post by **Brian S t o t t e r** » November 28th, 2019, 9:23 am

2009 St. Innocent Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard
2016 Dirty & Rowdy Mourvèdre Evangelho Vineyard
1994 Hermann Ludes Klusserather Brudeschaft Riesling Auslese

#113 Post by **Kris Patten** » November 28th, 2019, 9:42 am

Started early with 2012 Nominè Renard Special Club.....already off course....or on course depending on your wine preferences.

#114 Post by **Mich@el Ch@ng** » November 28th, 2019, 1:19 pm

We did Flannery prime rib with emh 13SS, amazing.

#115 Post by **Rich Brown** » November 28th, 2019, 2:33 pm

In super south outskirts Colorado with wifes fam but found a gem of an old liquor store that has some old bottles that have absolutley been sitting there since release. Snagged a 98 Mondavi Reserve and an 03 Ridge Lytton West Syrah.

Mondavi cab was great with fully resolved tannins, red fruits, tobacco, and a strong/dominant olive note.

03 Ridge is fantastic. Violets, pepper, purple fruits, and slight hint of meat. Beautiful , full bodied minus fruit but plenty of acidity to keep it fresh. Prime time enjoyment right now and perfect with classic T-Day food.

#116 Post by **P Turk** » November 28th, 2019, 2:59 pm

GSM and zin with the turkey.

#117 Post by **Rich Brown** » November 28th, 2019, 3:32 pm

P Turk wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 2:59 pm
GSM and zin with the turkey.

Nice! Actually had the 16 Day yesterday. Solid zin at a good price.

#118 Post by **Craig G** » November 28th, 2019, 3:44 pm

I’m opening a mag of Roederer Estate Rosé plus 1992 Dehlinger Syrah and 1995 Vieux Telegraphe.

#119 Post by **R. Gleiberm@n** » November 28th, 2019, 5:17 pm

-Weller Bourbon
-2015 Saxum James Berry x 2
-2003 Butler Nephew Port

Jeffrey Neal · #120 Post by **Jeffrey Neal** » November 28th, 2019, 5:21 pm

1984 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
2013 Anthill Farms Abbey Harris Vineyard Pinot Noir
2015 Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec

#121 Post by **Rich Brown** » November 28th, 2019, 5:41 pm

Jeffrey Neal wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 5:21 pm
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1984 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
2013 Anthill Farms Abbey Harris Vineyard Pinot Noir
2015 Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec

How was the 84 Montelena chard? I have 2 bottles of 1980 that I havent tried yet.

Jeffrey Neal · #122 Post by **Jeffrey Neal** » November 28th, 2019, 6:22 pm

How was the 84 Montelena chard? I have 2 bottles of 1980 that I havent tried yet.
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It was excellent. As you can see the color it is much darker, but it was still golden rather than brown. The taste was caramel and
a bit nutty. We served it brie, fig and prosciutto tartlets that complemented the wine nicely.

#123 Post by **Eric S n y d e r** » November 28th, 2019, 7:04 pm

R. Gleiberm@n wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 5:17 pm
-Weller Bourbon
-2015 Saxum James Berry x 2
-2003 Butler Nephew Port

Very nice, we also popped a 2015 JBV + a 2014 Chanin Los Alamos PN.

How did you find the JBV? I found it stayed in the red fruit/cranberry/cinnamon spectrum and paired up even better than expected!

#124 Post by **Rich Brown** » November 28th, 2019, 7:39 pm

Jeffrey Neal wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 6:22 pm
How was the 84 Montelena chard? I have 2 bottles of 1980 that I havent tried yet.

It was excellent. As you can see the color it is much darker, but it was still golden rather than brown. The taste was caramel and
a bit nutty. We served it brie, fig and prosciutto tartlets that complemented the wine nicely.
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Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate the note!

#125 Post by **J.Vizuete** » November 28th, 2019, 8:16 pm

Re/ 84 Montelena chard - very cool, what did you serve there with it?

Lots of excellent choices here. We went with
2017 Ancillary Chard El Diablo
2017 Becklyn Reserve (so freaking good)
2012 Two Hands Shiraz

Also made a milk washed cocktail (bourbon, lemon, honey and black tea) beforehand. That crushed.

Jeffrey Neal · #126 Post by **Jeffrey Neal** » November 28th, 2019, 9:07 pm

J.Vizuete wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 8:16 pm
Re/ 84 Montelena chard - very cool, what did you serve there with it?

Brie/fig tartlets with crispy prosciutto

Jeffrey Neal · #127 Post by **Jeffrey Neal** » November 28th, 2019, 9:12 pm

J.Vizuete wrote: ↑
November 28th, 2019, 8:16 pm
Re/ 84 Montelena chard - very cool, what did you serve there with it?

Also make a milk washed cocktail (bourbon, lemon, honey and black tea) beforehand. That crushed.

The cocktail sounds great

. I considered doing an Apple Cider Hot Toddy with cinnamon sugar rims with dessert, but ended up with the Schramsberg.

Jeff Filippi · #128 Post by **Jeff Filippi** » November 28th, 2019, 9:23 pm

2009 Ridge Lytton Springs
2004 Navarro Vineyards Riesling Late Harvest Cluster Select Anderson Valley

#129 Post by **Geoff F.** » November 28th, 2019, 9:24 pm

NV Hambledon Classic Cuvee. A tasty, rich English sparkler. Great starter.
2016 Confuron-Cotetidot Chambolle-Musigny. This was stems on the nose and stemmy tannins the whole time. Started to open up after a couple hours but there was little Chambolle beauty in this wine. My first Confuron, and probably my last that I pay for.
2018 Domaine de la Grand'Cour Fleurie. Textbook Cru Beaujolais. Went really well with everything.
1946 Domaine Singla Rivesaltes Ambré Héritage du Temps. Good, and always a treat to be able to share something that's older than the host at a family dinner like this.

YLee · #130 Post by **YLee** » November 29th, 2019, 4:45 am

2 bottles of 1995 DRC La Tache

#131 Post by **Sherri S h a p i r o** » November 29th, 2019, 5:11 am

2017 Kutch Rose
2011 Saxum Paderewski
2009 Cayuse Camaspelo

#132 Post by **Bill Sweeney** » November 29th, 2019, 5:25 am

Two Kistler, a 2000 kistler Pinot, cuvée Elizabeth, and a 2006 kistler chard, cuvée Cathleen. Had them open and nestled on a corner of the deck to cool off, but the dog knocked them over and about half of each was lost. To ease my sorrow I opened a 2006 Marcassin Pinot, Marcassin vnyd. Definitely made things better.

John Kight · #133 Post by **John Kight** » November 29th, 2019, 5:46 am

2008 Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut
2015 Von Winning Deidesheim Kalkofen Riesling Trocken GG
2016 Mayacamas Chardonnay
20017 Charly Thevenet Regnie "Grain and Granit" (so delicious!)
2001 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape (from magnum, also delicious)

Kevin Sidders · #134 Post by **Kevin Sidders** » November 29th, 2019, 7:12 am

Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay 2013
Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua 2004
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello 2010

All showed wonderfully!

#135 Post by **J.Vizuete** » November 29th, 2019, 7:25 am

Sherri S h a p i r o wrote: ↑
November 29th, 2019, 5:11 am
2017 Kutch Rose
2011 Saxum Paderewski
2009 Cayuse Camaspelo

How was the 09 Camaspelo? A bottle I purchased at auction was really stewy and green this past year, hoping yours gave more pleasure!

#136 Post by **AlexS** » November 29th, 2019, 7:26 am

Ended up going with:

1988 Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon Gregory Vineyard
2004 Calera Pinot Noir Selleck Vineyard
2017 Kutch Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

The Ravenswood was nice, very much alive although showed a bit too much brett for my Dad. The 2004 Calera was just fantastic, quite complex and nuanced yet absolutely delicious. The 2017 Kutch SC could probably use a good 1-2 years in the cellar but was already pretty open and accessible; as always, very tasty Pinot.

JohnP · #137 Post by **JohnP** » December 2nd, 2019, 7:46 am

K John Joseph wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 2:06 pm
What are you popping? I'm thinking our lineup will look about like this for a slow burn lead up to brined, injected, roasted turkey and smoked pork ribs (with traditional fixings).

2009 Louis Roederer Brut
2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage
2008 Billecart Extra Brut

2016 Franny Beck La Chenaie
2008 Bergstrom Bergstrom
2009 Guigal St. Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice

How was the 2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage? Deserving on the high WS praise?

#138 Post by **K John Joseph** » December 2nd, 2019, 8:17 am

JohnP wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2019, 7:46 am

K John Joseph wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 2:06 pm
What are you popping? I'm thinking our lineup will look about like this for a slow burn lead up to brined, injected, roasted turkey and smoked pork ribs (with traditional fixings).

2009 Louis Roederer Brut
2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage
2008 Billecart Extra Brut

2016 Franny Beck La Chenaie
2008 Bergstrom Bergstrom
2009 Guigal St. Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice
How was the 2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage? Deserving on the high WS praise?

It's pretty good. It has a nice, rich, spicy leesy profile with good apple and poached pear and pie crust. Good enough acid keeps it all pretty well balanced. I think it's in the 93 point range, and is a very good sparkling wine for the price. Especially if you used the wine.com $100 off $300 purchase and tossed one in your cart! I'll keep an eye out.

I popped the 2009 Roederer Brut afterwards for a little comparison in house style. The 2009 Roederer actually does hint at the 2009 Cristal. It carries the same peaches and cream fruit profile, but with more distinct citrus edge and a chalky/minerally finish. Hint of white flowers on the finish. I thought it was very nice as well and a decent contrast in style with the more overtly rich Roederer Estate L'Ermitage. Split in the room over preference, but level of quality was pretty close. Also a good price. Around that same 93 point range. Both were great buys and probably better QPR than the 2008 Billecart at $95 plus tax.

JohnP · #139 Post by **JohnP** » December 2nd, 2019, 8:50 am

How was the 2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage? Deserving on the high WS praise?
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It's pretty good. It has a nice, rich, spicy leesy profile with good apple and poached pear and pie crust. Good enough acid keeps it all pretty well balanced. I think it's in the 93 point range, and is a very good sparkling wine for the price. Especially if you used the wine.com $100 off $300 purchase and tossed one in your cart! I'll keep an eye out.

I popped the 2009 Roederer Brut afterwards for a little comparison in house style. The 2009 Roederer actually does hint at the 2009 Cristal. It carries the same peaches and cream fruit profile, but with more distinct citrus edge and a chalky/minerally finish. Hint of white flowers on the finish. I thought it was very nice as well and a decent contrast in style with the more overtly rich Roederer Estate L'Ermitage. Split in the room over preference, but level of quality was pretty close. Also a good price. Around that same 93 point range. Both were great buys and probably better QPR than the 2008 Billecart at $95 plus tax.
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Thanks. That wine.com deal is pretty rad. Picking up a few 2017 Beaux Freres and the 2012 Roederer L'Ermitage for around $225 including ship and tax.

Peter Petersen · #140 Post by **Peter Petersen** » December 2nd, 2019, 9:26 am

2010 Poujeaux, wonderful classic Bdx.

2015 Grand Mayne, oak staves dipped in syrup, air did not help or hurt, very alc tasting.

2013 Limerick Lane 1910, Zin blend with great balance and lively palate, elegant by comparison with Grand Mayne at the same 15% alc.

Taylor 20 year tawny, needs a little air but nice crowd pleaser while I was drinking

Park 15, Fins Bois.

We went for a brined and smoked turkey that everyone loved.