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Sticky2
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An enjoyable 03? It is really good? Shocking Eek


Are you kidding, Sticky2? Confused


Yes, I was kidding.
 
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2004 Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet, just like a young Brunello. Big Grin


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Is this the Hermitage blanc? I am really intrigued. The prices seem reasonable compared to others I have seen. I may have to be on the lookout. Sounds fantastic. My wife may even support a purchase of this.


Yes, it's the Hermitage Blanc. It's excellent. A real standout wine at a tasting where I went through close to 100 wines, including Haut-Brion, Pichon-Lalande, and tons of top Italians (fundraising event with winemakers), Californians, French, and Aussie wines.



Thanks. I actually ordered a few bottles this morning. Looking forward to trying one.
 
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2006 Diatom Huber Chardonnay
2006 Diatom Clos Pepe Chardonnay

HELLO! These two wines might just be the two finest Chablis like wines I have had from California.

Very, very well done. Cool
 
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I bought three of the Huber. We had one a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed its crisp (dare I say) minerality, but I think this is one that will benefit from another year or two in the bottle.


Just one more sip.
 
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Darn Board-O, I can never get a heads-up on you!

The '06 Huber and Clos Pepe may very well improve. I found the Pepe drinking better now, but both so Chablis like.

I like. Cool
 
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2002 S.A.Huet Sec Le Haut Lieu
1990 Las Cases
 
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2006 Robert Biale Zinfandel Black Chicken
 
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1994 Dow's porto
 
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2004 Marques de Gelida Brut Reserva Rose Cava - so so... much rather spend the extra money for a nice NV Champagne. Light with strawberry and a hint of yeast. Crisp finish but lacking some essential elements.
 
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Finishing off the remnants of the '99 Greenock Creek Creek Block Shiraz... much better tonight. Not the best GC Shiraz I've had but quite enjoyable nonetheless.

Also have a 2003 Ladera Howell Mountain cabernet happening. I don't always agree with Laube, but in this instance I think his TN's are spot on...

"Impeccable balance, depth and concentration, combining rich, dense currant, anise, sage and berry flavors with a mix of cedary oak and spice. Finishes with a push of fruit and ripe, firm tannins."

The longer this bad boy airs out the better it gets.


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Sticky2
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2000 Pine Ridge Rutherford
1999 Hess Collection Estate Grown Mt. Veeder
 
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So far this week:

2002 Peter Lehmann Clancy's.
A very special bottle for me as this was my last bottle left from the ones I managed to save after hurricane Katrina in NOLA. The wine was singing; a nice blend, predominantly shiraz. I had it on my wedding aniversary celebration earlier this week.
 
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2005 Copain Syrah - Gary's (really nice wine at 92 pts now with potential to go up a point or two).

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2005 Rustenberg, Chardonnay, Five Soldiers
2004 Firriato, Nero D'Avola, Harmonium

Both were excellent.
 
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2005 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard
 
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2005 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Estate Cuvée Schultze Family Vineyard


What did you think?
 
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silk, how was that Scala Dei?


I had this last year and thought it could still use more time; the other night it drank extremely well - I think it's ready.
 
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Do you recall which vintages of CSJ Cinq you have tried? This wine received consistently high marks in the mid to late 1990s, but seems to have fallen off a bit in the past 6-8 years.


FWIW, I have had every vintage back to 1995. My feeling is that 1998 is the worst, followed by the 2000. I have had the 2003 many times over the last year. It is a very good wine, and if I were to give points, I might go as high as 89-90. The 2004 is an excellent bottle, one that will be outstanding in a few years.

Not to stir things up, but while the price for Cinq has gone up, the scores have gone down. I know, I know, tasted blind....whatever.... Roll Eyes

But the 2002 got 84 points, and the 2004 only 87? Sorry, but no friggin' way.... Confused

DnVD-

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Concerning the disparity with scores, I am starting to look elsewhere for TNs on California reds; this forum included.


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Last night we did a broken up vertical tasting of Montebello 90,91,92,94,98,99(corked) Second time we have done this and same winner again '94. We also did a '69 CDP but I forget the producer and there wasn't much left in that wine.


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2005 Dominio de Tares Bierzo Baltos Mencia


"It's easy to grin, when your ship comes in, and you've got the stockmarket beat, but the man worth-while, is the man who can smile, when his shorts are too tight in the seat." -Judge Smails
 
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05 Don Melchor: Nice cab- but I wouldn't give it anywhere nearthe 96pts WS did. I'd say a solid 91- Iwont be buying again at $50
 
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Dom'n'Vin'sDad
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Concerning the disparity with scores, I am starting to look elsewhere for TNs on California reds


I am as well....

Last night -

1999 Etude Cabernet - corked Mad
2004 CSJ Cinq Cepages
2007 Taz Pinot Gris


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Sticky2
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05 Don Melchor: Nice cab- but I wouldn't give it anywhere nearthe 96pts WS did. I'd say a solid 91- Iwont be buying again at $50


Did it feel like it was way you too young to be drinking?
 
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2005 14 Hands Cab.

This is from Washington State. <$15. QPR of the year!


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