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- Sat Aug 26, 2023 1:19 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2019 Rauzan Segla has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 11772
Re: The 2019 Rauzan Segla has been uncorked, and other ramblings....
1985 Rausan Segla was my Margaux bargain of the vintage. I got a case from Sokolin in NYC for $185. Long gone, every bottle was delish. I still have an 89 and a few 00 left from Rauzan Segla.
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 1:18 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: COVID and wine - not a great combination
- Replies: 29
- Views: 16481
Re: COVID and wine - not a great combination
Total loss of taste and smell for 4 or 5 days, then full recovery.
- Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Mixed Grill and BDX in the 916
- Replies: 10
- Views: 718
Re: Mixed Grill and BDX in the 916
It is always worth the drive over the Sierra Nevada to be with my 916 friends. Thanks to Arv and Jen, Bill and Linda, for their hospitality. Always nice to remember the late and original board member, PappaDoc. Another feast and wine extravaganza. The food surprise was the marinated lamb flank. Gril...
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Cheval Blanc vertical dinner
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1678
Re: Cheval Blanc vertical dinner
Cheval Blanc is my favorite Bordeaux. Sadly I do not have any left. The 1974 23 years ago was a light weight CB, poured by a generous friend who got it cheap at auction, fun to drink. The 82 was my favorite at a 82 vertical in 92 among a few Firsts. My bottle consumed in around 08 seemed to be fadin...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in the 916
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1421
Re: BWE in the 916
Would have loved to be there, but impossible Sierra snow conditions.
I had planned on bringing 2000 Langoa Barton so it would have been a nice contrast.
I had planned on bringing 2000 Langoa Barton so it would have been a nice contrast.
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3794
Re: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
Sounds like my 86 Montrose is sorta, kinda getting ready for consumption?
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 8:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Etna, Sicilia, newbuzz, wines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 436
Re: Etna, Sicilia, newbuzz, wines
Count me as a fan of Sicilians. Going to a restaurant in Florida on Tuesday with a Sicilian chef and a nice list.
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 4:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1989 Latour
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1176
Re: 1989 Latour
I will likely be opening my lone 89 in the coming months.
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A question about US wine distributors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 448
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 4:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A question about US wine distributors
- Replies: 5
- Views: 448
Re: A question about US wine distributors
They need a small focused importer for sure. Being out of the biz for 17 years now, my contacts are long gone.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Blow By Blow....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1180
Re: Blow By Blow....
I saw Jeff last November in Reno. Great show and the end of the world tour. His last show. This hurts.
I need to spin my Japanese pressing of Blow By Blow soon.
I need to spin my Japanese pressing of Blow By Blow soon.
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thoughts on the 2000 Montrose? Anyone had it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 890
Re: Thoughts on the 2000 Montrose? Anyone had it?
Arv, we had the 70 the time you came to my house, about 20 years ago.
I am down to one each of 86 and 89.
I am down to one each of 86 and 89.
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My $25 Birthday Wine
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3240
Re: My $25 Birthday Wine
Happy Day Bill.
I have a brace of untasted 96 LB. Great to hear you enjoyed it.
I have a brace of untasted 96 LB. Great to hear you enjoyed it.
- Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thanksgiving 2022, Day 1
- Replies: 7
- Views: 466
Re: Thanksgiving 2022, Day 1
Nice to see a note on St Innocent Temperance Hill. I had the 11 recently and while enjoyable and developed, it was clearly a product of the cool vintage with some of the green stuff I sometimes get from Temperance.
- Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:06 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Two Bordeaux
- Replies: 7
- Views: 651
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 3:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Will you join me in drinking to oblivion as American democracy ends on Tuesday night.
- Replies: 142
- Views: 4289
Re: Will you join me in drinking to oblivion as American democracy ends on Tuesday night.
We may have AZ by the time the Reno votes come in at 11 eastern tonight, but, hey, let’s pile on these fucking shithead right wing puke balls. Nevada is not so much about Reno as Vegas/Clark County. More open thinkers there than in the rural redneck/cowboy counties. As for Reno, we have an influx o...
- Mon Sep 26, 2022 9:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BDX in the 916
- Replies: 4
- Views: 560
Re: BDX in the 916
Another great time in Sacramento. Thanks Bill and Linda, Arv and Terry. The Clos du Bois was alive and pleasure giving from a modest vintage. One of my most aged California experiences. Pape Clement was classic Graves with tobacco and earth notes. Lagrange was in fine form and complex. I truly enjoy...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 2:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The infinite modesty of 1996 Sociando Mallet
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1046
Re: The infinite modesty of 1996 Sociando Mallet
A recent bottle with a high fill was excellent. Tertiary with rounded tannin and guiding acidity, this bottle delivered. No green notes whatsoever. Glad to have 1 left.
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 3:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Beaujolais is truly on the big rise up!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1166
Re: Beaujolais is truly on the big rise up!
On a different level, I know. But Jadot Beaujolais Village always delivers for an easy to find supermarket value.
I do have a bottle of 09 Lapierre Morgon in the queue.
I do have a bottle of 09 Lapierre Morgon in the queue.
- Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
- Replies: 1979
- Views: 195184
Re: What are we drinking in the booster boon?
1994 Montrose, fully tertiary and will not improve. Good but not great at this stage. My last bottle last week was much better. Starts off full cedar with dry tannin. After about 1 hour in the decanter the mature fruit emerges. Fully tertiary and enjoyable old school Bordeaux. The tannins do not di...
- Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Classic Bordeaux - Who Are The Remaining Stalwarts
- Replies: 118
- Views: 4399
Re: Classic Bordeaux - Who Are The Remaining Stalwarts
What's the legally allowed error for labeled ABV? And how compliant and/or accurate are they? A variation of +/- 1% could hide or exaggerate differences. Lots of wiggle room: Does the alcohol content stated on the label need to indicate the exact alcohol content of the product, or does TTB allow a ...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
Two more from SI this month. 2008 Shea Special Selection needed 2+ hours in the decanter for the heavy funk to blow off. It morphed into a fullish bodied PN with more time to go. This weekend 2002 Seven Springs is just delightful. It reminds me of a 1er Volnay. Lighter in body, tertiary and at peak....
- Mon May 30, 2022 8:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
Re: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
I am a a big Rauzan Segla fan. I got a great deal on a youngish case of the 85 and probably drank it too soon, but man was it good. It has remained a favorite since.
I have an untasted 89 and a few 2000 left.
I have an untasted 89 and a few 2000 left.
- Wed May 25, 2022 12:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
Yes, the Pinot Blanc is very nice, although I have not had one in a while.
I used to enjoy the Pinot Gris and Villages Cuvee. Are they both out of the lineup now?
I used to enjoy the Pinot Gris and Villages Cuvee. Are they both out of the lineup now?
- Tue May 24, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
Too bad. Burnt and roasted, they sound baked.
- Tue May 24, 2022 1:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
Thank you, David and stefan. More mature SI to come in the next couple of weeks.
- Mon May 23, 2022 8:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
Happily my Covid loss of sense of smell and taste has passed. Last week with about 85% sensory ability I opened 2008 SI Momtazi Special Selection. I find Momtazi to be fuller bodied and different than my preferred sites in Eola-Amity Hills. I have not been wowed by Momtazi prior to this bottle. The ...
- Mon May 23, 2022 8:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
I have had mixed experiences on about 10 bottles of 2010 Evesham Wood Les Puits Sec PN. A bottle shared with William P. 5 years ago was fantastic. Another bottle had tart acidity. The last few bottles have been very good, and the latest was really good. Light bodied and red fruited with nice savory ...
- Mon May 23, 2022 2:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2476
- Sun May 22, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2476
Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
1994 PLL yesterday at a dinner with 3 ex somms. I had enjoyed 3 bottles in the past and this bottle was singing. Mature with smooth tannins and happily consumed post Covid loss of taste and smell, now fully resolved.
- Fri May 13, 2022 1:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25528
Re: St. Innocent thread
I was psyched to open a 2008 Momtazi SS on the tail end of my recently acquired Covid. I lost my sense of taste and smell Wednesday, so no go!
- Fri May 06, 2022 12:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4897
- Views: 1584111
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Count me as a fan of the under rated Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt.
- Thu May 05, 2022 2:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1420
Re: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
Rauzan Segla
- Mon May 02, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5039
Re: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
Cheval Blanc
- Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:24 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Fieuzal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 892
Re: 2009 Fieuzal
The 89 was horrible, varnish tainted.
- Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Hermitage dinner at the Medlar restaurant in Chelsea
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1116
Re: Hermitage dinner at the Medlar restaurant in Chelsea
Beware of 1990 La Chapelle. I am not sure what happened, but I was told a container of Rhône’s baked one Memorial Day weekend. There is a huge difference between European sourced 1990 Rhône sourced here and their European counterparts. The Chapelle is a casualty, but I have tasted substandard Chapo...
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2 Biodynamic vineyard wines
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- Views: 696
2 Biodynamic vineyard wines
Smoked a turkey on the Weber for the Super Bowl and opened 2017 Walter Scott Gamay, Arlyn Vineyard and 2015 Zind Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim. Both are farmed biodynamically and performed at the head of the class. The ZH Riesling was a cross between a high quality QBA/Kabinett and a trocken. Off dry...
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 11:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Great 2022 Wine Buying Freeze has begun!
- Replies: 207
- Views: 8368
Re: The Great 2022 Wine Buying Freeze has begun!
How cold is it out there?
Still frigid at 3 months.
Still frigid at 3 months.
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2008 Masi Amarone Costasera, 2016 Ste. Michelle Red Mountain
- Replies: 4
- Views: 450
Re: 2008 Masi Amarone Costasera, 2016 Ste. Michelle Red Mountain
I have been enjoying wines from Terra Blanca on Red Mountain.
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A nice Beaune 1er Cru
- Replies: 12
- Views: 846
Re: A nice Beaune 1er Cru
How true on both accounts.
Walter Scott 2014 Vojtilla Chardonnay is uncorked and blowing off reduction.