2009 Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore
2006 Peter Michael Mon Plaisir
2006 Peter Michael Belle Cote

As of late:
2011 Verterra Winery Chaos White Cuvee
2003 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric dël Fiasc
2011 Lorenzo Costantini Massarosa Frascati Superiore DOC
2008 Barnard Griffin Vintage Red
2011 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Olenik Vineyard

2000 Château La Fleur de Boüard
2001 Palmaz Cabernet
2004 La Basseta Priorat

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2001 Palmaz Cabernet

What did you think of this?
It was the last vintage made by Randy Dunn and the style since '01 has been markedly different.
I actually prefer the wines from '02 on and when you go back and taste the '01, it is a completely different wine from current day Palmaz.

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Originally posted by Bordeaux4Wino:

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2001 Palmaz Cabernet

What did you think of this?
It was the last vintage made by Randy Dunn and the style since '01 has been markedly different.
I actually prefer the wines from '02 on and when you go back and taste the '01, it is a completely different wine from current day Palmaz.

Did not think much of it just a solid california cab. My first time trying Palmaz wines so I can't tell if the style has changed.

The owner however is a remarkable scientist, inventor, entrepreneur who is credited with the invention of the stents used to treat aneurysms and other vascular problems including coronary artery disease.

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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?

2001 Cape d'Estaing Kangaroo Island Shiraz- a great reminder of why I no longer buy Shiraz and haven't for years.

07 Frescobaldi Castiglioni
09 Bastioni Chianti Classico

Both excellent at Dei Frescobaldi on South Beach. Highly recommended

Wine group will be getting together tomorrow night at my place. Serving cheeses and bread, crabbed-stull mushrooms, pork roast in mushroom sauce, egg noodles, and green beans, bacon and onions. Unless any last minute changes, wines will be:

2004 Wittmann Westhofener Morstein Riesling Spatlese
2003 Robert Jayer-Gilles Bourgogne Haut Cotes de Beaune
2005 Pali Wine Co. Cargasacchi Jalama Vineyard Pinot Noir
2005 MacPhail, Sonoma Coast, Pratt Vineyard Pinot Noir (MAGNUM)
2008 Torii Mor Willamette Valley
2008 Bergstrom Cumberland Reserve

Last night: 1996 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

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Originally posted by Jonanator:
Last night: 1996 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

How enjoyable was it?

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Originally posted by redknife:

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Originally posted by Bordeaux4Wino:

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2001 Palmaz Cabernet

What did you think of this?
It was the last vintage made by Randy Dunn and the style since '01 has been markedly different.
I actually prefer the wines from '02 on and when you go back and taste the '01, it is a completely different wine from current day Palmaz.

Did not think much of it just a solid california cab. My first time trying Palmaz wines so I can't tell if the style has changed.

The owner however is a remarkable scientist, inventor, entrepreneur who is credited with the invention of the stents used to treat aneurysms and other vascular problems including coronary artery disease.

Yeah, I knew that about the owner and my father has one of those stents in his chest!! So, it was pretty cool that we did an event with some people from Palmaz last year. As a result I was able to sample a vertical of pretty much the last decade. There bottlings after '01 are more impressive, IMHO anyway...

2010 A.J. Adam Piesporter Goldtroepfchen Riesling Feinherb.

Outstanding!

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Originally posted by on the wine:

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Originally posted by Jonanator:
Last night: 1996 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve

How enjoyable was it?

This was very enjoyable. Nose of cassis, licorice, anise and dark berries that were consistent with the palette. Tannins felt nicely integrated. I can't see this getting much better with time. I have 2 or 3 bottles left that I plan to drink over the next year or two, no sense in waiting any longer. I popped and poured it and it continued to improve in the glass over the next 3 hours.

Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2002

I had a pretty nice lunch with some friends today:

2010 William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
1966 Mommessin Clos de Tart
1993 Klein Constantia Vin de Constance

No need for wine tonight

2000 Chapoutier l'Ermite Blanc

2007 Xavier Cuvee Anonyme CdP
2009 Xavier Cuvee Anonyme CdP

2000 Dom perignon rose
2009 chapoutier Le meal blanc
1982 la lagune

2009 Francois Villard Mairlant

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Originally posted by wine+art:
2000 Chapoutier l'Ermite Blanc

I've really enjoyed these wines, although its only been the Le Meal and l'Oree. I'm looking forward to a visit at the winery this summer. I'm hoping to try both the l'ermite bottlings.

How is the 2000 drinking. I picked up a few 2003 Le Meal the other day and thinking about the blanc as well.

2001 Dominus

2004 Betz Pere de Famille

1982 Cos D'Estournel
1996 Lafon Rochet
2007 Reif Estate TBA Reisling

1992 Dominus - a beautiful showing once again. Paired nicely with grilled filet mignon.