3 Howell Mountain cabernets in 3 nights:
2014 Haber Family Howell mtn
2014 O' shaughnesy Howell mtn
2015 Red Cap Vineyards
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!!
Becuase I bought a shotgun and i'm riding my porch looking at folks go by.
2013 Ghosthorse cab
sweet vanillan oak, loads of red and plum fruits very enjoyable smooth finish all the way, sure to leave me with a liqour hangover.
2013 Ronco Severo 'artiul' Merlot Riserva - St. Emilion meets Fruili.
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!
2013 Den Hoed Cabernet Sauvignon Andreas Wallula Vineyard
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 
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2010 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Le Lucere
2010 Saxum Broken Stones
Opened last night for our first virtual tasting of our local DAWGS wine group. Tasting note posted on CellarTracker and blogged.
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
2011 Convento San Francisco Seleccion Especial rioja
1999 Chateau Suduiraut sauternes.
shaferguy91 posted:2010 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Le Lucere
Had one Friday also
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.
2016 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
This is the real deal. Exceptional.
2005 Don Melchor
2010 Marques de Caceres Rioja Gran Reserva
1999 Elio Altare Barolo
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.
2009 Zephros Syrah
bman posted:1999 Chateau Suduiraut sauternes.
Run out of port b? 
Bytown Rick posted:bman posted:1999 Chateau Suduiraut sauternes.
Run out of port b?
Never gonna happen!
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.
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 was thinking the same thing. Haven't opened one in probably 6-7 years but they're just sitting there...
2016 Mt. Veeder Cab
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.
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
2015 Pierre-Marie Chermette, Moulin-A-Vent, Vissoux, Les Trois Roches
Delicious but rare is it I find a Beaujolais needs more time. Firm tannins still.
2006 Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino
Not even close to the 2004, but still a nice Brunello. I see no reason to hold this.
2004 Chateau le Cedre Cahors
2012 Eric Texier St. Julien en St. Alban
2017 J.M. Sohler 'Les Terrasses' Pinot noir
2015 CVNE Monopole Blanco Seco
2001 Château Rabaud-Promis
Opened Saturday night for our first virtual tasting of our local DAWGS wine group. Tasting note posted on CellarTracker and blogged.
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.
2018 Chateau Pradeaux Rosé
Consistently my favorite (non-LdH) still rosé. And the trend continues.
A little 2016 Tempier (red) this afternoon. The rest will be with dinner but this is so good. Better than most basic Tempier vintages, I would say.
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.
1994 Cave de Tain l'Hermitage Cornas Les Nobles Rives
2016 Pali Tower 15 Chenin Blanc
NV Dulcinea Santos Ferreira Sidónio de Sousa Spécial Cuvée Espumante - with chicken wings. Very little effervescence but still tasty
2013 Argyle Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs
Tasting note posted on CellarTracker and blogged.
2017 Bodegas y Viñedos Castro Ventosa El Castro de Valtuille Mencia Joven
Yum
J3
2016 J. Boulon Brouilly.
2013 Azienda Virna Di Borgogno Barolo Cannubi Boschis
1996 Terreno Chianti Classico Riserva - oxidized