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April 2020 - What are you drinking?

winetarelliwinetarelliMember

2009 Alexandre Le Brun Dilection.  K&L direct rosé Champagne.  The 2007 "Fascination" is seriously killer $70 BdB.  This is similarly priced (I think this was $60 reduced from $80) but it is not at the same level.  Good, fruit forward (but not offensively so) some cranberry, orange rind, sourdough, red apple skins, limestone.  Absolutely fine for $60, but not a 'must purchase'.

otwotwMember
steve8 posted:
otw posted:

Yesterday, before and during another virtual wine gathering:

  • 2004 Clos des Papes CdP
  • 2001 Fontodi Flaccianello
  • 2015 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis

...following which I slept very well.

April 12, 2020 9:05 am

How was the 04 Clos des Papes drinking? I still have a couple left after having mixed results with previous ones.

You have lots of time.  It has a long life left in it.

A azwieseMember

Had some bottles of Kirkland NV Champagne leftover from my wife's mimosa get together from about a month ago.  Drank it while getting ready for Easter brunch.  Pretty tasty for the price.  Wouldn't hesitate to throw in some OJ, but can definitely be enjoyed solo as well.  

With brunch, a 2014 Bedrock Heritage and 1996 Faustino I Gran Reserva.  Both were excellent.  

bomba503bomba503Member

2004 Tantara Pinot Noir Evelyn

Their flagship bottling this was a label I loved before the original wine maker/owner split with his partner. The second of a 3 bottle auction lot. The first bottle I had several months ago was stewed prunes and dumped down the drain. This bottle was what I hoped for when I bought them. Drank like a well aged burgundy. Fingers crossed for #3

vintvintMember
Bytown Rick posted:
vint posted:

Tantalus Maija Pinot Noir 2017.

Love the Tantalus Riesling.  I order it directly from the winery.

When I was there last year I tasted through the entire red and white lineups but it was a case of whites I brought home. Half Chards, half Old Vine Rieslings. They'd all age well but I can't keep my hands off them.    

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vinoevelovinoeveloMember

NV Suenen C+C BdB

NV Cedric Bouchard Val Vilane

1985 Castello di Nieve Barbaresco Santo Stefano

The Suenen was good but painfully young.  Needs a few years IMO.  The Bouchard, as always, was fantastic.  Such a vinous champagne.  Love it.  The Barbresco was an auction purchase and near the end of its life.  It had a nice orange/brown edge to it, showed good typicity once the intial funk blew off but quickly deteriorated with ever increasing oxidative notes in the decanter.  Not bad for a Tuesday.

 

winetarelliwinetarelliMember

2018 Willi Schaefer Wehlner Sonnenuhr Spatlese. 

Good, but slightly simple and lacking a touch of acid. Lots of Slate, Asian pear, green/yellow apple, some sulfer (but not oppressive).  Only let sown due to the extraordinary past experiences I’ve had with this — my favorite — German producer. (Not enough Egon-Muller, no Keller for producer comparison.)

steve8steve8Member

2005 Cuvée du Vatican, CdP, Réserve Sixtine

Drinking really well.

2015 Sadie Family, Grenache, Soldaat

Lighter bodied than I expected, but a very elegant version of grenache. Blind I might have guessed it was a new world pinot.

2007 Carpineta Fontalpino, IGT, Do Ut Des

I have several of these from different vintages, but for the value I should have bought more in strong vintages. Really delicious.

 

L longboarderMember

2003 Ramey Hudson Chardonnay - So I was going through the cellar and came across this behind an OWC. Figured it was way past it’s prime but decided to open it anyway. It had aged to a golden color which made me even more suspicious that it would be undrinkable. Boy was I wrong. If I had tasted this blind I would have guessed it to be a Batard Montrachet from a top producer. It actually improved in the glass. Biggest surprise ever for a CA Chardonnay. Wish I would have found more. 

winetarelliwinetarelliMember
longboarder posted:

2003 Ramey Hudson Chardonnay - So I was going through the cellar and came across this behind an OWC. Figured it was way past it’s prime but decided to open it anyway. It had aged to a golden color which made me even more suspicious that it would be undrinkable. Boy was I wrong. If I had tasted this blind I would have guessed it to be a Batard Montrachet from a top producer. It actually improved in the glass. Biggest surprise ever for a CA Chardonnay. Wish I would have found more. 

Wow!  Shocking, but good for you!

Ramey definitely does make very good  CA Chard within its style category.  This reminds me of easily, easily the best CA Chardonnay I ever had which was a similarly aged Marcassin.

 

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G g-manMember
winetarelli posted:
longboarder posted:

2003 Ramey Hudson Chardonnay - So I was going through the cellar and came across this behind an OWC. Figured it was way past it’s prime but decided to open it anyway. It had aged to a golden color which made me even more suspicious that it would be undrinkable. Boy was I wrong. If I had tasted this blind I would have guessed it to be a Batard Montrachet from a top producer. It actually improved in the glass. Biggest surprise ever for a CA Chardonnay. Wish I would have found more. 

Wow!  Shocking, but good for you!

Ramey definitely does make very good  CA Chard within its style category.  This reminds me of easily, easily the best CA Chardonnay I ever had which was a similarly aged Marcassin.

 

yea I agree, not quite as oaky as the marcassin, and def not as sweet but similarly enjoyable just the same and at 1/4 of the price!!

S shavezMember
Bytown Rick posted:
shavez posted:

2009 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro

How was this?  I have some earlier Wendourees that I have yet to try.

It was wonderful. Still young, which is no surprise for this producer, but it was drinking well after a couple of hours of air. In fact this was much more approachable than what I believe was a 1996 that I drank several years ago. Mostly red fruited nose with spice, pepper, and just enough eucalyptus to remind you of its origins. Medium+ bodied, with good fruit and a strong structure. While it drank well yesterday, it will undoubtedly continue to improve for a long time still. These are so rare outside of Australia, you are lucky to have a few! 

Bytown RickBytown RickMember
shavez posted:
Bytown Rick posted:
shavez posted:

2009 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro

How was this?  I have some earlier Wendourees that I have yet to try.

It was wonderful. Still young, which is no surprise for this producer, but it was drinking well after a couple of hours of air. In fact this was much more approachable than what I believe was a 1996 that I drank several years ago. Mostly red fruited nose with spice, pepper, and just enough eucalyptus to remind you of its origins. Medium+ bodied, with good fruit and a strong structure. While it drank well yesterday, it will undoubtedly continue to improve for a long time still. These are so rare outside of Australia, you are lucky to have a few! 

Thanks.  Rare beasts indeed.  Looking forward to opening the first one .

otwotwMember

I needed some palate cleansing this weekend, so on Friday opened up 

  • Satonhomare Junmai Daiginjo Pride of the Village Sake

and enjoyed it so much that we went through a couple of bottles.  Then it was back to:

  • 2018 Tornatore Etna Bianco
  • 2005 Querciabella Camartina
  • 2007 Domenico Clerico Barolo Mentin Ginestra
  • 2006 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

 

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W winedrmikeMember
bomba503 posted:
winedrmike posted:

3 Howell Mountain cabernets in 3 nights:

2014 Haber Family Howell mtn 

2014 O' shaughnesy Howell mtn 

2015 Red Cap Vineyards

 

Finally made it up to Red Cap in January. Had a great visit. Tom and I recorded a special message for greenwine LOL 

The 14 is in a great spot.

Actually, all 3 of these cabs were were really delicious- just popped and poured. But  I agree, '14 Red Cap is drinking really well right now.

steve8steve8Member
otw posted:

I needed some palate cleansing this weekend, so on Friday opened up 

  • Satonhomare Junmai Daiginjo Pride of the Village Sake

and enjoyed it so much that we went through a couple of bottles.  Then it was back to:

  • 2018 Tornatore Etna Bianco
  • 2005 Querciabella Camartina
  • 2007 Domenico Clerico Barolo Mentin Ginestra
  • 2006 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

 

OTW, how were the Clerico and Graetz drinking? I have a couple of bottles of each and have managed to keep my hands off except for a bottle of the Graetz back in 2017, which I thought was outstanding.

patespo1patespo1Member

Past week or so..

1973 Cheval Blanc … birth year wine, thought it had a good chance to be DOA, but it was really elegant and balanced.  Pleasantly surprised

2016 Portalupi Barbera

2002 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Cab/Merlot blend

2004 Gloria Ferrer Jose S Ferrer Selection Pinot Noir...first bottle we dumped, 2nd bottle was very good

2010 Hunnicutt Chardonnay...beautifully aged Cali Chard

2008 Hunnicutt Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

2002 Ridge Lytton Estate Syrah

 

The Old ManThe Old ManMember
bman posted:
The Old Man posted:

2005 Don Melchor

Was it still showing well?  I have several bottles from the mid naughts and wonder when they will start to decline. 

I have always found this wine to be wild and unpredictable. Still a powerhouse, not declining, I'd say drink now but there's no harm in waiting a few more years. Unfortunately this was my last bottle.

otwotwMember
steve8 posted:
otw posted:

I needed some palate cleansing this weekend, so on Friday opened up 

  • Satonhomare Junmai Daiginjo Pride of the Village Sake

and enjoyed it so much that we went through a couple of bottles.  Then it was back to:

  • 2018 Tornatore Etna Bianco
  • 2005 Querciabella Camartina
  • 2007 Domenico Clerico Barolo Mentin Ginestra
  • 2006 Bibi Graetz Testamatta

 

OTW, how were the Clerico and Graetz drinking? I have a couple of bottles of each and have managed to keep my hands off except for a bottle of the Graetz back in 2017, which I thought was outstanding.

I thought the 2007 Clerico Mentin Ginestra was superb, probably one of the best 07 Barolos I have had.  Much better fruit expression compared to the 06.

The 2006 Testamatta definitely shows the effect of aging in French oak.  It's massive with a lot of richness, dense dark fruit plus spiciness, menthol.

No rush at all to drink up but I doubt they will get any better.

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