A special bottle of '97 Gruaud Larose that my son back back for me when he was in Paris.

I should mention, he bought it when he was 15 yrs old and on a school exchange in grade 10. He knew I liked wine and snuck it on the plane so his teachers didn't confiscate it.

A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.

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Originally posted by DoktaP:
A special bottle of '97 Gruaud Larose that my son back back for me when he was in Paris.

I should mention, he bought it when he was 15 yrs old and on a school exchange in grade 10. He knew I liked wine and snuck it on the plane so his teachers didn't confiscate it.

A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.

Love it!

2005 Ridge Lytton Springs.

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Originally posted by DoktaP:
A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Whatta tool....

PH

2005 Ch. Quinault (375) Hard tannins shed. Good to see as more in the vintage become approachable. Plenty of time though.

2005 Gemma Giblin Barolo

Tasted a few '10 Chateauneufs tonight with the Sunday brown bag group. Small sample, but compared to the few '09s we tasted back in August or September, I definitely prefer the '10s. Young & tannic now, but have fruit & structure. Will be picking up '10s for the cellar.

2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.

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Originally posted by NolanE:
2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.

The forbidden fruit here in CA.

2008 Moreau-Naudet & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - Very nice

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
el douchbago will work.

Recently:
2009 Carte Blanche Chardonnay
2011 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard
2001 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di Montalcino
1997 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The Three Rows

Tonight with roasted leg of lamb, honey dipped carrots and steamed green beans in butter: 2002 Dead Arm. yummy

- 2005 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva

To celebrate the return of my nose to the land of the living:

1995 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau

Some grilled lamb chops, potatoes au gratin and some roasted brussel sprouts. It's good to be able to taste again....

The wine was absoultely lovely.

PH

2007 Ch Jas de Bressy CdP

2009 Chateau de St. Cosme, CdR, Les Deux Albion

With Tyee and Lady Tyee:

- 1996 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon -- I haven't had this in years and this wine seems not to have changed much from what I remember, copper in colour, deep cherry and berry nose, floral, rich palate of berries, citrus, mineral, creamy, silky, persistent but not overwhelming mousse, long finish, just a beautiful wine

- NV H. Billiot Champagne Cuvee Julie -- big fruit bowl nose, seriously effusive mousse, tastes very young and fresh, apples and roasted nuts, really terrific Champagne that suffered only in following the Cuvee Elisabeth

- 2005 JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Goldkapsel -- maybe the most impressive mix of acidity and fruit that you'll ever put into your mouth, stunning; this wine will live happily and provide great pleasure for decades

- 1998 Dusky Goose Pinot Noir Rambouillet Vineyard -- from Oregon, a powerhouse that was still opening more after a couple of hours in decanter, great nose of cherry and baking spice follows on palate, some earthiness and anise kicks in as well, remarkably long, long finish. Needs time, but a great Pinot Noir worth looking for

- 1999 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien -- there's some nice cassis aromas and flavours here, but unfortunately hidden behind a leafy, almost green note, medium length finish, not certain whether this was an entirely sound bottle but definitely a disappointment

Found an older bottle of Burgundy in the cellar:

1993 Hospices de Beaune Cuvee Hugues et Louis Betault Premier Cru

Surprisingly fresh and delicious.

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Originally posted by NolanE:
2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.

You need to take me somewhere for this on one of my next trips to Houston. I miss this stuff!

2010 Domaine Daventure, St Veran

2008 Belle Glos Taylor Lane PN- best wine ever from this winery, imo

2008 Dehlinger Estate Bottled Pinot

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Originally posted by xhoser:

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Originally posted by NolanE:
2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.

You need to take me somewhere for this on one of my next trips to Houston. I miss this stuff!

I actually had it at home. I'm not sure which restaurant has the best foie gras preparation. W+A?