2016 L'Aventure Inspiracion
Invivo Sauvignon Blanc 2020
2018 Pecchenino Dogliani San Luigi.
2012 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard
@wineismylife posted:2012 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard
jealous......
For Stef's birthday:
Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
2015 Vall Llach Embruix 2x
2007 Suduiraut
@jcocktosten posted:For Stef's birthday:
Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
2015 Vall Llach Embruix 2x
2007 Suduiraut
Two from New Zealand, both showing well
- 2016 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
- 2007 Margrain Home Block Pinot Noir
1964 Domaine Merme. Charmes-Chambertin
Silver Ghost 2018
Would rate 91-93
nice mild aroma, very soft taste, low tannin, good finish Had with prime rib
My wife loves white wine, but with this she says she could did more of it
2018 Villa Creek Syrah 3 G2
We and a few friends all had very recent negative COVID tests, so tonight we’re hosting a little pizza party, likely last time we have anyone other than immediate family over for a while. Guests are bringing some special whites as surprise to me.
One bottle in the photo is also a surprise, meant to instill fear in my sommelier friend.😄
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1997 Sterling reserve cab with prime rib.
Wow! Vintage Krug for a pizza party??!! I'll let a stranger stick a Q-tip up my nose for an invite.
But have you ever had a Santa Barbara County Brunello.....
2015 Carrick Bannockburn Chardonnay, Central Otago, NZ
A fine southern hemisphere impersonation of a 1er Cru white burgundy.
@racer117 posted:Wow! Vintage Krug for a pizza party??!! I'll let a stranger stick a Q-tip up my nose for an invite.
Relax, darlin’, it’s a ‘98. The last ‘96 has your name taped to it.
And I won’t make you stick a Q-tip anywhere. I got lotsa better party games we can play. 😎
@bman posted:Best to you and S. Hope to see you there next year!! Even better, you two are overdue for another visit here!
Best wishes to you and M as well. And for you, young man, I have a nice little stash of aged Port.
2013 Marziano Abbona Pressenda Barolo
1994 Graham Porto Vintage
@wineismylife posted:1994 Graham Porto Vintage
Fully mature or still room for improvement?
@seaquam posted:
We and a few friends all had very recent negative COVID tests, so tonight we’re hosting a little pizza party, likely last time we have anyone other than immediate family over for a while. Guests are bringing some special whites as surprise to me.
One bottle in the photo is also a surprise, meant to instill fear in my sommelier friend.😄
Nice line up Seaquam and happy holidays. I had my last 2003 Pegau reserve a couple of days ago and it was amazing. Hope the 2004 turned out as stellar as my 2003.
1970 Taylor's Single Harvest Tawny.
bit sweet and acidic, felt disjointed where the sweetness was there, then came the acidity. Notes of toasted candied chestnuts on the finish.
Not that big of a fan
2011 Caymus SS cab
2015 Melka cab
both 🤮
@bman posted:Fully mature or still room for improvement?
My recommendation was drink now with air to open it a bit or hold a while longer. It's close enough in my book. Doubt it'll gain more than a point maybe.
- WIML94
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, black currants and dried plums. Flavors of dried plums, currants and golden raisins. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink with air or continue to hold. (94 points)
@wineismylife posted:My recommendation was drink now with air to open it a bit or hold a while longer. It's close enough in my book. Doubt it'll gain more than a point maybe.
- WIML94
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, black currants and dried plums. Flavors of dried plums, currants and golden raisins. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink with air or continue to hold. (94 points)
Thanks!
2017 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Antikythera
2005 Cascina Bruciata Barbaresco Rio Sordo — friend brought over a bottle to share a couple of years ago, and we loved it. He brought another yesterday, and it was faint on the nose, and faded on the palate. Both bottles from same case. Hard to say whether this second was an off bottle or the wine has declined rapidly in a couple of years, but either way, too bad. I guess a few more will be opened in next few weeks.
The joy and the gamble of wine...
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2001 Bikandi Vendimia Seleccionada Rioja Reserva. Last bottle. Amazing how young these old school riojas still seem at 20 years old.
2013 Argyle Pinot Noir Spirithouse
2012 Dusky Goose Pinot Noir Rambouillet Vineyard
Two from California
- 1996 Ridge Geyserville
- 1986 Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet
I have become used to a lot of bottle stink with older zinfandels. That blew off after a long decant. Still a powerful wine, if somewhat disjointed.
The Silver Oak, on the other hand, was magnificent. This justifies seeking out and cellaring wine. 
- 2002 Piper Heidsieck Rare
- 2011 Moreau Chablis Les Clos
Happy and healthy New Year to all! Hoping 2022 will be a better year for everyone in every way
Bilecart Salmon Rose
2016 Ken Wright Savoya Vineyard x2
Last week or so...
2006 I Greppi, Greppicante...very nice! Opaque, youthful. Better with an hour/2 of air.
2018 Bastianich Friulano, Orsone, loved it
2017 Lions de Suduiraut. Would buy more.
1964 Poderi Scanavino, Cascina Zocolaio barolo...for my sister-in-law's husband's bday. Still hanging on. Was happy it was drinkable, and even quite enjoyable.
Last night, 2002 Cristal and 2008 Trespass Rendezvous with RAcer117. Happy New Year everyone!