'94 Jaboulet St. Joseph 'grande pompee'. Menh.

2001 P Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva Marchese Antinori
2005 Puygueraud Cotes de Francs, Bordeaux

2010 J.K. Carriere Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (damn FedEx man )

2002 Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses (Wm. Fevre)- solid, youthful wine.

2007 Sanford Chardonnay

Not bad.

Over the past week or so:
2007 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova - I knew it would be early, but this really was a waste to have at this point
2009 Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon - again, early, but this doesn't appear to be my style
2011 Brengman Brothers Block 65 Blend Crain Hill Vineyards - this was nice
2010 Carlisle Zinfandel Monte Rosso - pretty nice, but needs at least another year or so

NV Krug
1997 Ornellaia
1998 Sassicaia

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Originally posted by KSC02:
NV Krug
1997 Ornellaia
1998 Sassicaia

Damn good Sass, isn't it?

- 1985 Montrose

- 1992 Ravenswood "Old Hill" Zinfandel (Blew my mind at how good this was. I need to find another!)

- 2007 Pahlmeyer Merlot

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Originally posted by Seaquam:

Hey, that's exactly what I'm cooking tomorrow! But I'm using red wine to start it. And then pairing it with 1999 Delas Cote-Rotie Seigneur du Maugiron and 2006 Jamet Cote-Rotie.

I know that's right up your alley for food and wine combos. You need to time your local visit to include a weekend, my friend.

Agreed, and with J.

That 2006 Jamet risks being very young Seaq.

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Originally posted by Uncle John:
2005 Puygueraud Cotes de Francs, Bordeaux

How was this Uncle John?

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by Uncle John:
2005 Puygueraud Cotes de Francs, Bordeaux

How was this Uncle John?

It was much better than the last time I had it about a year ago. Not a blockbuster but for $20 a very decent everyday wine. Will probably be at its best in a year or two. This is the 4th bottle from a case. I would give it 89-90 points but not the 92 Suckling gave it 4 years ago.

2007 Jermann Afix Riesling
1999 Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie

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Originally posted by Pinotlvr:

quote:

Originally posted by KSC02:
NV Krug
1997 Ornellaia
1998 Sassicaia

Damn good Sass, isn't it?

Indeed. We let it sit two hours in glass at which time it absolutely blossomed. Always a good show and my favorite vintage of Sassi (overall)

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Originally posted by Danyull:

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Originally posted by Gkapoor:
Dinner last night with some fellow winos:

1990 Krug
1995 Krug
1996 Dom perignon
2002 tattinger CdM
1996 Comte Armand pommard clos des epeneaux
2008 slyvian cathiard & fils vosne romanee aux malconsorts

How did the Cathiard show? I didn't get a chance to taste too many of his wines while I was in Burgundy but his 2006 Suchots was stunning.

Defiantly a new world producer, if tasted blind I would have thought it was a Cali Pinot.

Annual magnum holiday dinner party.

1995 Dom Perignon (magnum)
1995 Le Grande Dame (750)
NV Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs (magnum)
1995 Chateau Gloria (double magnum)
1991 Duckhorn Merlot Three Palms Vineyard (magnum)
2009 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches (750)
2002 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (etched bottle, magnum)
2002 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (magnum)
1999 Numanthia Toro (magnum)
1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia (magnum)
2005 Scarecrow (750)
1998 Arietta Red Wine (magnum)
2002 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (magnum)
1999 Quilceda Creek Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (750)
2007 Rochioli Little Hill Pinot Noir (750)

2005 Jadot Beaune Boucherottes 1er

Heading out soon to my wine group's final get-together of the year.

2006 Laboure-Roi Meursault Clos de la Barrone
1994 Angelus
1996 Rol Valentin
1996 Montrose
1998 Le Bon Pasteur
2000 Clerc Milon
2000 Chauvin

2006 Arrowood Cabernet Sonoma Valley.

'95 icardi parej

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Originally posted by steve8:


That 2006 Jamet risks being very young Seaq.

You may be right, Steve. I will switch it to 2004 Mathilde et Yves Gangloff Cote-Rotie La Sereine Noire. Similar flavour profile to the Jamet but more forward vintage.

2007 Shafer Relentless

2001 San Felice Brunello di Montalcino Campogiovanni
2007 Gerard Bertrand Cotes-du-Roussillon Villages Tautavel Hommage aux Vignerons

Notes posted. Both wines are really delicious.

2001 Siro Pacenti BdM - getting our palates ready for an upcoming trip!

1989 Jaboulet La Chapelle - this was muted. It wasn't off or defective, just very muted. I'm almost wondering if it needs another 3-5 years.
1990 Rauzan Segla - very good mature Bordeaux and the table's wotn. Beautiful nose, full palate, and fantastic structured finish. No rush to drink this.
1997 Lisini BDM - my wotn. The freshness alone was worth the price of admission. Delicious juice.

On a side note- we enjoyed these wines at Nota Bene. The wine service was top drawer and corkage is free after 9pm. ($25 before) We had a great night with the sommelier and when the bill came, they comped the corkage for all 4 bottles. It was totally unnecessary but a great gesture.