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- Wed May 01, 2024 1:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
6x OWC of 2023 Pontet. Probably won't buy many this year but couldn't resist.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Enclos Tournmaline
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2016 Enclos Tournmaline
Color is beautiful and deep but not quite opaque. Pop and pour was redder fruited and nose was reticent. Took a sip then decided to decant for a few hours. Gained weight quickly and opened up. Violets and baking blackberry pie on the nose. Fresh blueberries everywhere on the palate with some clove. ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2020 Troplong Mondot
- Replies: 9
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2020 Troplong Mondot
So very different than the 2015 which I tried last year based on a few posts in BWE. Day 1 a little reticent but dark fruit and felt just a little bit disjointed. Day 2 shows very lively and even a little red fruited and much more harmonious. The new Troplong still has body but also has a steely pur...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Leoville Barton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 434
Re: 2019 Leoville Barton
Inky royal purple color. Nose is blackberry pie, herbal and chocolatey. Hard to say how a young wine could find better balance. Incredibly pure fruit, acid, fine tannins and structured. Black and blue fruited and graphitic. A little tar and anise. Beautiful and long finish. Near the top of the 2019s...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Leoville Barton
- Replies: 4
- Views: 434
2019 Leoville Barton
First try of the 2019 LB.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
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Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
2014 Cos was one of the best wines I've had in the last couple years.
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 2:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I'm making a bold statement: 2019 is the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever, surpassing even the epic 2016 vintage....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 689
Re: I'm making a bold statement: 2019 is the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever, surpassing even the epic 2016 vintage....
Such a perfect time for me to get into Bordeaux. Piled on about 12 cases worth of futures across quite a few labels. Mostly 3 or 6 bottles. The reduced prices and all the cashback tricks really made for some absurd pricing. Only regret is that I didn't dive into the first growths. Will have to try a...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:55 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2139
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Had good feelings about the 2016 Malescot last week as well. Just received some 2020s. Loved the 2020 DDC. Will have to try a 2020 Calon soon.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 8:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Malescot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 761
Re: 2016 Malescot
Definitely more polished than the 2020 DDC and not as much acidity. Nowhere near an oaky and chubby Napa cab though.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Malescot
- Replies: 4
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2016 Malescot
Drank over the evening. Not much change over 4-5 hours. More restrained than the 2020 DDC but not closed off. Floral, linens, fresh raspberry on the nose. Palate of pure and clean black cherry, stone, and some eucalyptus. Some blueberry pokes through with some baking spice. Flows effortlessly. Very ...
Re: 2020 DDC
Day 2 yields no major changes. Tightened up just a bit.
Great stuff. Excited to try a few more 2020s soon and will report.
Great stuff. Excited to try a few more 2020s soon and will report.
Re: 2020 DDC
17055478104845069964306624559737.jpg Really enjoyed this. Deep purple in color. Nose is very expressive. Dark fruits up front including blackberry and ripe plum. Back half turns more cherry and floral. To me just excellent balance to be found here even at this young age. Consistent flowing tannins ...
Re: 2020 DDC
Any thoughts on a 2019/20 comparison vintages in general yet, PM, or is it too early? Dangerous going purely from memory - the 2019 I had wasn't properly documented (terribly shameful I know). I think the 2020 is a bit juicier and fruit is more prominent. 2020 is not in any way overdone though. 14 ...
2020 DDC
So far - very impressed.
Would add a picture of I could. Deeper in color than 19 at least as I recall.
Would add a picture of I could. Deeper in color than 19 at least as I recall.
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
3x 2020 Trotanoy
2x 2019 d'Yquem
A pretty decent sale on Zachys today.
2x 2019 d'Yquem
A pretty decent sale on Zachys today.
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 4:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
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Re: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
2019 Montrose was a favorite this year for sure, probably my favorite of the 19s so far with Figeac, Les Carmes and Calon right up there.
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sad times with a young 2020
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1549
Re: Sad times with a young 2020
While there are major challenges in the world right now, I am not yet convinced that things are all downhill. World War I and II as well as parts of the Cold War likely felt awfully bleak. It was once viewed as a near certainty that nuclear war between the US and Soviets would end humanity as we kno...
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:55 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Calon Segur
- Replies: 1
- Views: 709
Re: 2019 Calon Segur
Didnt disappoint. Went very well with the flank steak. Quite open for business. Not as big as the 2018 at least as I recall - but nothing wrong with that. Woody, baking cherries and leathery on the nose. Almost full bodied palate is awash with blueberry. Some tar and cedar as well. Finish lingers fo...
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Calon Segur
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2019 Calon Segur
Opened and left in bottle for about six hours. In decanter now for another hour or two. Will be pairing with grilled flank steak. Will report out later. First sip was quite encouraging.
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
- Replies: 11
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Re: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
Been a decade since Ive been there. Got to visit Arzak and Etxebarri. Get a heavy dose of tapas and Txakoli.
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2014 Cos d'Estournel has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 20
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Re: The 2014 Cos d'Estournel has been uncorked and other ramblings....
This was one of my favorites of all the wines Iast year. Maybe not highest scored but was very interesting and memorable.
- Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I have a wine that I am going to declare the best vintage of, I'm holding off buying it until I get back from vacation..
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- Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Life is good...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 862
Re: Life is good...
Another 19 Montrose, nice! I did find a more recent bottle of 19 Fleur Cardinale was quite a bit less impressive this time around. Thinking it may have shut down a bit.
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Three California Wines
- Replies: 12
- Views: 668
Re: Three California Wines
To me Napa is all about the hidden gems and even those rarely last long before they are uncovered and prices rise.
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 11:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4897
- Views: 1583712
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Finally dipped a toe into 2022. I really enjoyed the 2019.
2x 2022 Les Carmes
1x Mag of 2022 Les Carmes
2x 2022 Les Carmes
1x Mag of 2022 Les Carmes
- Sun May 28, 2023 1:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Pontet Canet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 366
Re: 2014 Pontet Canet
Very nice on the nose straight out of the bottle. Blueberry, a little cherry, slate, pyrazine and a big hit of violets on the palate. Medium length on the finish. Structure and dusty tannins remain prominent. 93 pts.
- Sat May 27, 2023 9:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Pontet Canet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 366
2014 Pontet Canet
Not much love for recent Pontet. 2014 seems pretty solid so far.
- Wed May 10, 2023 12:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
- Replies: 40
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Re: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
Costco is sort of dumping 2019s like crazy these days... Tried 2019 FC maybe 10 days ago. The guest had popped and poured (I would have given some air). It started out fairly decent on the nose and had some weight on the palate, but I felt didn’t have the legs to go the distance as time progressed....
- Tue May 09, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4864
Re: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
I cant say whether the 2019 will age well but as noted both my wife and I were impressed. I recall good structure and acidity and no heat from the 14.5 percent at all. I'll probably just drink the couple others I have in the next few years anyway.
- Mon May 08, 2023 12:57 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Les Carmes Haut Brion
- Replies: 7
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Re: 2019 Les Carmes Haut Brion
Nose jumps out of the bottle and the glass with a baked berry fruit tart, menthol, asphalt and dark chocolate. Perhaps I was having a good nose day today, but I dont think I've enjoyed just taking in the aromas from a wine so much in quite some time. Elegant and balanced. Red and blue fruit dominate...
- Sun May 07, 2023 7:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Les Carmes Haut Brion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 619
2019 Les Carmes Haut Brion
Here we go. High hopes for this one. Nose really powerful out of the bottle so off to a good start.
- Sat May 06, 2023 1:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4864
Re: The 2010 Fleur Cardinale has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
Shame. I did enjoy the 2019 quite a bit but the acidity was definitely present.
- Wed May 03, 2023 1:44 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sometimes I think it's a sin, when I feel like I'm winning, when I'm losing again....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1296
Re: Sometimes I think it's a sin, when I feel like I'm winning, when I'm losing again....
I've loved Edmund Fitzgerald from a very young age. Never tire of listening to it.
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Durfort Vivens
- Replies: 6
- Views: 648
Re: 2016 Durfort Vivens
No major changes 24 hours in. Seems to be in a nice early drinking window. 93-94.
- Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Durfort Vivens
- Replies: 6
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Re: 2016 Durfort Vivens
Nose really hits you. Glycerin, flowers, sandalwood and fresh blueberry aromas. Medium ruby in color with transparency at the edge. Medium in body. A green note up front that integrates quickly. Licorice, leathery, floral and wild blackberry notes. Could have easily been convinced this was cab franc...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Durfort Vivens
- Replies: 6
- Views: 648
2016 Durfort Vivens
Popped one of four that I picked up in a Vivino sale and cashback deal where the vendor swapped 2016s for 2019s. After complaint i got a very nice further discount and kept these.
So far quite impressive.
So far quite impressive.
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1340
Re: Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
Wally's kind of made good. They let me substitute those 3 half bottles (Pavie, l'Evangile, Hosanna) with two full bottles (2016 Leoville Las Cases and 2016 de Fargues). I'm happy with that. Now, they just have to ship before it gets hot! They are telling me that the Hosanna's are on the way still. ...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1340
Re: Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
I contacted them but they told me they were unable to provide three bottles because they were shorted: Pavie, L’Evangile, and Hosanna. Negotiating now with them on replacements. They have the rest and will ship out soon. I also need to call on Hosanna. That's all I am missing. Their customer servic...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
- Replies: 15
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Wally's 2019 Finally Delivered
Finally got my 2019s from Wallys after lots of phone calls and lack of communication. Only shipped after I called and they realized they had them....
6x Les Carmes
4x Troplong
And the mags...
6x Les Carmes
4x Troplong
And the mags...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rome visit help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1710
Re: Rome visit help
The Borghese is a smaller museum but has the most incredible statues I've ever seen. The Sistine Chapel was not worth it to me even when skipping the line. There was almost no space to physically move in there. Also - it is easy to try to do too much. Plan time to just relax as was noted, eat gelato.