So what have you bought lately?

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:06 am

Love the 2016 St innocent PN. Tonight we are drinking 2016 Zenith. I think it would pair better than the Momtazi with oysters.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 10:30 pm

Under the strong influence of Gerry M comments:

3 bottles of the 2018 Ridge Geyserville. One will be opened tonight!

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:24 am

Picked up a trial bottle of the 2020 Thibaud Boudignon Rose de Loire to see if it merits a larger purchase.

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:22 am

Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:38 pm If the 2014 is anything like the 2011, I highly recommend you try a bottle Gerry. Both Ted and I loved that 2011, and FWIW Gilman is quite high on the 2014.

On the fence about if I want to try one of these. I can get the 08 right now which Gilman rated a 94. Any worry about how long these live?

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:35 am

12 x 2018 Walter Massa Timorasso Derthona
3 x 2014 Ch. Lafite
6 bottles each of the 9 Produttori Del Barbaresco 2016s Crus - Asili, Montefico, Montestefano, Muncagota, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja, Rio Sordo

Takes my haul of 2016 Barbaresco and Barolo up to about 180 https://terroirsense.com/en/p/891.html

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 1:56 pm

Nicely done Ian and it looks like we will both be enjoying the elixirs of 2016 Piedmont and 2016 Bdx well into our golden years.

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:07 pm

I'm starting to buy the wines for my son's wedding in the fall. For the rehearsal dinner they asked for catered pizza to keep things casual. I picked up a case of 2016 Tasca Grillo, a Sicillian white and a case of 2016 Querceto Chianti Classico Reserva. Now it's on to the reception wines and I don't think I'll get away nearly as cheaply, lol

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:20 pm

Congratulations, Gerry. I'll be at a family wedding in Philadelphia in about three weeks.

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:34 pm

Thks Jim, we're really looking forward to it. He's a lucky guy, she's a great girl and a wine drinker. I've been working on cultivating her tastes over the last couple years, lol.

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:50 pm

6 bottles each of the 9 Produttori Del Barbaresco 2016s Crus - Asili, Montefico, Montestefano, Muncagota, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja, Rio Sordo

Wow, Ian! That is quite a nice haul on the 2016 Produttoris. With the hype that 2016 has received, I might be getting priced out of the market for those wines. But they are sure to be fabulous in 15-20 years (before if you wish). I still have a few 2004s remaining. I drank most of them too soon because the last one I had (Pora, I think) was the best one yet.

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:21 pm

3 2012 Le Haut-Médoc de Giscours Grande Réserve
2 2015 Château Fontesteau
2 2015 Château Paloumey
2 2015 Château La Tour de Mons
3 2015 Château Lalande
2 2016 Château Peyrabon
1 2018 La Dame de Montrose
2 2018 Château Ormes de Pez
1 2018 Pichon Comtesse Réserve
2 NV Pol Roger Champagne Brut Réserve
2 2016 S.A. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
2 2018 Dog Point Vineyard Section 94

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 4:38 pm

12 x 2012 Sociando Mallet

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:03 pm

I just got an offer from Saratoga Wine for a Fantastic New Value Bordeaux, at Pre-Tariff pricing.
Its the 2018 Ch Martinet St. Emilion. Not something I'm likely to buy but its the first time I've seen post tariff advertising.

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:35 pm

RecentIy I have been exploring Tuscany a bit -

6 x 2016 Uccelliera Brunello
8 x 2016 Col d"Orcia Brunello
3 x 2016 La Colombina Brunello
1 x 2016 Argiano Brunello
6 x 2015 Fanti Brunello
12 x 2018 Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino

William P · Post by **William P** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:16 pm

2015 Grand Mayne $42.00. An impulse buy at Costco. Yes it's a Rolland influenced wine but I have friends who like full bodied wines.

Bill

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:09 pm

JoelD wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 2:22 am
Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:38 pm If the 2014 is anything like the 2011, I highly recommend you try a bottle Gerry. Both Ted and I loved that 2011, and FWIW Gilman is quite high on the 2014.
On the fence about if I want to try one of these. I can get the 08 right now which Gilman rated a 94. Any worry about how long these live?

These a reputed to last and improve for decades. If well stored, I wouldn't worry about an 08 being over the hill at all. If anything, my 2011 needed time.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:14 pm

JCNorthway wrote: ↑Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:50 pm
6 bottles each of the 9 Produttori Del Barbaresco 2016s Crus - Asili, Montefico, Montestefano, Muncagota, Ovello, Paje, Pora, Rabaja, Rio Sordo
Wow, Ian! That is quite a nice haul on the 2016 Produttoris. With the hype that 2016 has received, I might be getting priced out of the market for those wines. But they are sure to be fabulous in 15-20 years (before if you wish). I still have a few 2004s remaining. I drank most of them too soon because the last one I had (Pora, I think) was the best one yet.

I have a good stash of 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Produttori Riservas, and I am not touching them yet as each time I do get to try one from this period, they seem just too young to me. Some are really austere still at age 15. I plan to wait until they are at least 20.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Thu Apr 29, 2021 10:51 pm

William P wrote: ↑Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:16 pm 2015 Grand Mayne $42.00. An impulse buy at Costco. Yes it's a Rolland influenced wine but I have friends who like full bodied wines.

Bill

I opened a bottle a year and a half ago and I did not thought it was so big or glossy. It was a very good Saint Émilion, semi-modern, but quite good. I had it on the beach and it was perfect!

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:48 am

I just grabbed some 2019 St Aubins on prearrival, 3 each from Hubert Lamy Les Frionnes and Marc Colin La Chatenière.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:26 am

I too grabbed 3 btls of a pair of 2019 St Aubin 1er Crus from Hubert Lamy in the ‘En Remilly’ @ $65/per and ‘Derrière chez Edouard’ @ $53/per.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:13 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:26 am I too grabbed 3 btls of a pair of 2019 St Aubin 1er Crus from Hubert Lamy in the ‘En Remilly’ @ $65/per and ‘Derrière chez Edouard’ @ $53/per.

Great prices! The En Remilly is like $25 cheaper than I see on on wine searcher pro. Mind sharing your source?

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:57 pm

I have a good friend that buys in quantity for a local Burgundy group and he has a good relationship with Patrick Albrecht (of Skyliner Fine Wines) so when it is something of interest, I tack on a few things. And I did make a mistake in my prior post above, these were 2018’s not the 2019’s.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Tue May 04, 2021 1:07 am

Another case of 2014 Chateau Lanessan at $20 per.

And insanely great wine value for classic board to drinkers. Remember that Lanessan brought in Bouard in 2015, so the style has changed on this wine.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue May 04, 2021 1:19 am

2014, like 2002... a BWE kind of vintage.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:00 am

JimHow wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 1:19 am 2014, like 2002... a BWE kind of vintage.

Better.

Way way better!

I still cannot believe how badly I screwed up on the d’Arm! I’m driving up to Maine to steal your stash.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:06 am

Oh ho ho, since about 2004 I have been singing the praises of 2002, it may be one of my top three vintages ever, on the left bank... neck and neck with 2014, and, um, ‘16, I guess...

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:09 am

I predict that not a single person on, what’s that other site , winedildoserkers, or cellardildoes, or whatever they call themselves in their allknowingness, thinks that 2002 left bank is a great vintage... and I love that... it is a displayance of their ignorance.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Tue May 04, 2021 2:17 am

JimHow wrote: ↑Tue May 04, 2021 2:09 am I predict that not a single person on, what’s that other site , winedildoserkers, or cellardildoes, or whatever they call themselves in their allknowingness, thinks that 2002 left bank is a great vintage... and I love that... it is a displayance of their ignorance.

Hey, I resemble that!!!!

What sayeth BobbyG? I’m guessing 2001. We both love that vintage. I’m his idol.

Ianjaig · Post by **Ianjaig** » Fri May 07, 2021 1:33 am

5 x Ch Giscours 2014
1 x Ch Branaire-Ducru 2012
1 x Ch Monbrison 2005 (I know nothing of this wine but thought Id give it punt)
1 x Ch Cruzelles 2017 (as above).

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 07, 2021 1:43 am

Well done, IanJ, very well done indeed!
Sipping on a 2012 Canon tonight, I'm trying to convince myself that I like it.

Ianjaig · Post by **Ianjaig** » Fri May 07, 2021 2:22 am

Thanks Jim, hope the Canon comes round for you (I haven't tried the 12).

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri May 07, 2021 2:48 am

Some bottles of 2018 Albert Bichot Morey St Denis 1er Cru les sorbets

A lone bottle of 2017 Badenhorst Cinsault

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri May 07, 2021 2:50 am

2012 Chateau Canon: i think this is what we tasted at the Chateau in 2015, and it was all soil, stone and calcareous, missing a bit of fruit, but mineral like no other.

Or was it the 2006 or 2008?

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 07, 2021 2:55 am

I think it needed air, the best sips were the last. Still young. 91+ points.

Dandersson · Post by **Dandersson** » Fri May 07, 2021 2:33 pm

Ready for pick up:
Ridge Geyserville
Ridge Three Valleys
Ridge Pagani Ranch
Chapoutier Le Petite Ruche Crozes-Hermitage.

Realized that is was over 15 years since I tried a Ridge wine and now got inspired by the positive reviews here.
Happy Friday!

Best, Dan

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Fri May 07, 2021 4:32 pm

I get Chapoutier's offers to his French clients (the mail is in French) and its crazy how much vig the US importers/distribuers slaps on his wines.

Petit Ruche in Paris is like $15, over here a lot more.

(I was looking at buying some too)

They really hammer it on Meysonniers, and the single vineyard Crozes like Les Varonniers.

Dandersson · Post by **Dandersson** » Fri May 07, 2021 6:21 pm

Yes wines from the N Rhone valley in general is more expensive here than in my other home country with massive tax and monopoly.
Especially Chapoutier's offerings. Les Varonniers was great when I had it back in 2009, but I doubt I will pay $100 for it.
Petite Ruche is a much smaller wine but fruity and typically Rhone Syrah flavors, ready to drink, under $30 so I went for it.

Best, Dan

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Fri May 07, 2021 8:32 pm

What was crazy was that I seem to remember buying wine in Stockholm, and I could swear that Ridge was the same price there as here (at least by mail order, sometimes our grocery stores have Ridge promos). I tried explaining to the Alkoblodget clerk (even showing my passport) that I was exempt from the VAT but, in her greed, she swatted me down.

I skulked off with some overpriced Chianti.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri May 07, 2021 9:06 pm

Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 2:50 am 2012 Chateau Canon: i think this is what we tasted at the Chateau in 2015, and it was all soil, stone and calcareous, missing a bit of fruit, but mineral like no other.

Or was it the 2006 or 2008?

It was the 2006 Nic

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri May 07, 2021 9:08 pm

6 x 2006 Couvent de Jacobins