Originally posted by indybob: Oh my! Quite a haul. Economist, have you had the Capanna BdM's before? Curious what your impressions are.
Have not actually had it but have heard good things... since this is my first one, I won't be having the first bottle until maybe 2012 or so... have you heard anything or have any pertinent opinions?
I bought a case of the 2001 Capanna BdM Riserva. I've opened two, and they're massive, with VERY high tannins. I can see them easily going 20+ years. Even with less time in barrique for the normale, 2012 might be too soon for this one? (assuming the world doesn't end, )
I've posted a few notes on Capanna's wines from various vintages, and have enjoyed them quite a bit. The 1999 last tasted year was still quite some time from being ready (3-5 years), and the 1999 Riserva would need even more than that.
I also purchased the 2004 and it will be cellared for some time just like the rest of the wines from that vintage.
You can search the TNs forum for my notes or just look on CellarTracker.
Originally posted by The Economist: In that case, you're probably right... that's why I end up getting unceremoniously bent over when it comes to purchasing older wines - I am always in need of some good reds to enjoy while patiently waiting for the first batch of wines in my cellar to properly mature.
Same here, same here. Unless I see the occasional deal on something aged, I'll be on a steady diet of smooth drinking younger wines for quite a while.
-IB
"Wine only turns into alcohol if you let it sit."---Lindsay Bluth
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Planning on saving it for an anniversary in the future. How long can I hold it before it is prime? Will it make my 20th or should I think more like 10 or 15?
Originally posted by The Economist: Traditionally a big month for the weak-willed in Ontario -
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Geez, did you buy all of those at LCBO prices?!?!?
Unfortunately, yes. My other commitments preclude me from seeking/arranging a more fiscally responsible solution, so, in that case, it's actually the cheapest option from a total cost perspective .
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Originally posted by The Economist: Traditionally a big month for the weak-willed in Ontario -
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Geez, did you buy all of those at LCBO prices?!?!?
Unfortunately, yes. My other commitments preclude me from seeking/arranging a more fiscally responsible solution, so, in that case, it's actually the cheapest option from a total cost perspective .
Aye caramba. Next time order them from NYC and pay for my plane ticket and I will bring them back. I do not even see some of the older wines listed on the LCBO site, but if I did I think I would fear to look at the price.
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Originally posted by The Economist: Traditionally a big month for the weak-willed in Ontario -
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Geez, did you buy all of those at LCBO prices?!?!?
Unfortunately, yes. My other commitments preclude me from seeking/arranging a more fiscally responsible solution, so, in that case, it's actually the cheapest option from a total cost perspective .
Aye caramba. Next time order them from NYC and pay for my plane ticket and I will bring them back. I do not even see some of the older wines listed on the LCBO site, but if I did I think I would fear to look at the price.
Actually, some of the older things were picked up at auction... not much consolation.
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No more buying for me either.
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