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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by dzitt:

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Originally posted by steve8:
2002 Penfolds, Shiraz, St. Henri

The Penfolds and Chapoutier were outstanding.

Ever had the 2007 ? First St-Henri in the cellar, never opened one yet...

No. I have a couple of 2005's but might go pick up a couple of the 07, since there are still some on the shelves. Hold. I've been told they show best after 10 years and my 2002 was certainly proof of that.

Will wait then !

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Originally posted by dzitt:

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Originally posted by VinT:
1989 Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Coronas Reserva Mas La Plana

Had this wine few years ago. Was pretty good, but faded away after 2 hours...

I hear you. This bottle should have been consumed at least ten years ago. I also have a '91 and three '98s that I need to get to real soon.

2007 Vieux Telegraphe
2007 Tyler La Encantada
2010 Tilia Cabernet

2010 Tor Kenward Chardonnay Durell Vineyard

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Originally posted by dzitt:

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by dzitt:

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Originally posted by steve8:
2002 Penfolds, Shiraz, St. Henri

The Penfolds and Chapoutier were outstanding.

Ever had the 2007 ? First St-Henri in the cellar, never opened one yet...

No. I have a couple of 2005's but might go pick up a couple of the 07, since there are still some on the shelves. Hold. I've been told they show best after 10 years and my 2002 was certainly proof of that.

Will wait then !

Used to be a poster here from Queensland (Pauli) who always said that the St Henri was a 30-year wine. Don't know if I want to wait quite that long, but I've got a few 98's that I'm still letting rest in the cellar.

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by dzitt:

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Originally posted by VinT:
1989 Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Coronas Reserva Mas La Plana

Had this wine few years ago. Was pretty good, but faded away after 2 hours...

I hear you. This bottle should have been consumed at least ten years ago. I also have a '91 and three '98s that I need to get to real soon.

I've got several 97's in the cellar and they are still going strong. The 91 might be a different story, but your 98's might be in fine shape if well-stored.

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2007 Vieux Telegraphe

What did you think of this?

2004 Il borro

2004 Resalte Ribera del Duero de Restia

A surprising value that I picked up at Costco last March.

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:

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Originally posted by mareff:
2007 Vieux Telegraphe

What did you think of this?

I love this style of wine, it was great with dark fruits not too tight.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
Feel better. Think of all the money you saved on wine.

Thanks guys...still fighting the damn thing...no wine/champagne for 6 days now.

2007 Ruffino Modus

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by redknife:
2000 Château La Fleur de Boüard

I was given a bottle of this ( OU - Texas) game.

How was it?

I liked it.
Had a great nose upon opening; about 45 mins later it went into a dull phase but came back nose wise at the end of the night. Full body with soft tannins plenty of dark fruits, chocolate is what I remember. I will probably open the next one in 2-3 years.

2008 Domaine des Baumard Savennières

2004 Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard
2010 Bergström Pinot Noir de Lancellotti

2004 Chateau Lascombes
2004 Hermitage La Chapelle
2004 Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere
2004 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
2010 Charbonniere Vacqueyras

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Originally posted by Jonanator:
2004 Chateau Lascombes
2004 Hermitage La Chapelle
2004 Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere
2004 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
2010 Charbonniere Vacqueyras

Nice selection! How were the 04s doing?

2005 Domaine Parent Pommard Les Chanlins 1er

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Originally posted by VinCentric:

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Originally posted by Jonanator:
2004 Chateau Lascombes
2004 Hermitage La Chapelle
2004 Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere
2004 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
2010 Charbonniere Vacqueyras

Nice selection! How were the 04s doing?

2005 Domaine Parent Pommard Les Chanlins 1er

The 04's were showing reasonably well, much better than my last experience with them. The Malartic-Lagraviere drank well but nothing about it jumped out at me. I thoroughly enjoyed the Lascombes and felt that it was much more ready than the Cos d'Estournel. The Lascombes was from magnum and showed quite well after a good decant. It will continue to get better with additional cellaring but I won't hesitate to open any of my remaining bottles. The Cos d'Estournel was a little tight(could have used a longer decant) but very enjoyable. Its very well balanced, polished, and concentrated. It is an impressive effort for the vintage and I will let my remaining bottles sleep for another year or so before trying another.

Tomorrow pre-sale tasting of 2011 Bouchard Pere @ Fils and 2011 William Fevre hosted by Luc Bouchard. Will be tasting Chevalier Montrachet tomorrow as well as 1er cru and grand cru from Fevre.

2006 Spottswoode cab. Tasty

2007 Fattoria Scopone Il Bagatto IGT

2010 Foxglove Chardonnay Central Coast.

At a very well-done recent CT offline, I tasted all of the following:

NON-BLIND
2010 Rasa 'The Lyricist' Riesling
1997 C.H. Berres Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese
2010 Saviah 'Star Meadows' White
2009 Stolpman L'Avignon Santa Ynez Valley (wow)
2009 Melville Chardonnay Verna's
2000 Cadence Ciel du Cheval Red
1999 Robert Foley Claret
2006 Betz Pere de Famille
1999 Abreu Madrona Ranch Cab
2000 Chateau du Tetre Margaux
1989 Chateau La Conseillante Pomerol
1985 Chateau du Tertre Margaux
1994 Quilceda Creek Cab
2008 Reynvaan Syrah In the Rocks
2007 Corliss Syrah Columbia Valley
2002 Robert Foley Claret
?? Owen Roe Chapel Block Syrah
2005 Lagier Meredith Syrah Mt. Veeder

BLIND
Flight 1
2007 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval
2006 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite
1999 Chateau Clerc Milon
2001 Soos Creek Artist Series
2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta

Flight 2
2000 Chateau Pavie Macquin
2008 Cultura Kairos Yakima Valley
2005 Chateau de Ferrand
?? Cab Franc from Sunnyside, WA
2005 Cadence Bel Canto

Flight 3
2000 Chateau Lagrange St. Julien
2008 Pamplin Family Winery Proprietary Red
2006 Monteviejo Malbec Lindaflor
2000 Chateau Pontet Canet
2007 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon

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NON-BLIND
2000 Chateau du Tetre Margaux

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2006 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

How did these show?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BRR:
2007 Andrew Will Ciel du Cheval
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Would like to hear your thoughts on this.