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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by Shane T.:

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2005 Beringer Private Reserve

How's it showing?

Love to hear mareff's opinion. I've had it twice from 375 in the past year and it's either a hold or decant for hours even in this format to my tastes. I won't open another for a few years.

PH

That's good to know. I hope the '06 is similar, as I bought a few from Costco last year.

2007 Santi Amarone.

2002 Brick House Cuvee du Tonnelier PN

2010 Quivet Kenefick Ranch Syrah. Such a baby, but yummy.

2007 Aubert Pinot Noir UV Vineyard

05 Melville pinot noir verna's
08 substance syrah

2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc – Best Esprit blanc I have had to date. The 09 included more Picpoul than normal which is a good thing in my book as I really love the acidity in a well made Picpoul.

Wines from the holiday weekend:

2010 A.J. Adam Dhroner Hofberger Riesling Kabinett – Another good showing for this producer and 2010 overall which I much prefer to 2009.

2011 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Watson Ranch – Solid Chard for the money. Nicely balanced.

2010 Rhys Pinot Noir San Mateo County – To early, but still enjoyable. Earthy on the nose with nice red fruits on the palate. Still a little shy, but should warm up in a couple of years.

2006 Quevedo LBV
1996 Quevedo Colheita
NV Villar d'allen 20 yr tawny

I see that the '07 Marcassin Pinots have been released. BOW DOWN, EVERYONE!

For a low key birthday glass (or 2) picked a 2002 Benziger Family Tribute.

Taylor 20 Tawny

2008 K&M Vineyards Pinot Noir, Alchemy Vineyard.

La trappe isid'or
Dutch beer

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Originally posted by Dave Canada:
La trappe isid'or
Dutch beer

What are the grape varietals on this one?

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by Dave Canada:
La trappe isid'or
Dutch beer

What are the grape varietals on this one?

Wrong thread....apologies

Recently:
2010 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Noir Five Mountain
2009 Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District
2010 Stefania Haut Tubee
2010 Argyle Riesling Minus Five
2010 Carlisle The Derivative White

2009 Pride Viognier

2010 Ridge Lytton Springs

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Taylor 20 Tawny

We polished off a bottle of this after Thanksgiving dinner. Loved the rich caramel and chocolate overtones.

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
Recently:
2010 Carlisle The Derivative White

What did you think of this - I have a bottle headed my way soon.

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Originally posted by nevada slim:

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Originally posted by Wine Sparty:
Recently:
2010 Carlisle The Derivative White

What did you think of this - I have a bottle headed my way soon.

I enjoyed it (88 points is what I gave it), but would've preferred it sitting outside on a warm day. Had some spice and floral aroma & taste.

For our anniversary dinner:

Jacques Selosse Substance
1990 Krug

Nice! Happy anniversary.

2011 Lapierre Morgon
Offley 10 yr old tawny port
12yr Macallan Highland scotch