2013 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
2010 Chateau Montlabert.
2019 Ca Rozeria Campania White
2013 Fall Line Willow Creek
2017 Pali White Cap- enjoying a beautiful evening on my back deck
2014 Domaine des Malandes Chablis 1er Cru Vau de Vey
2001 Noon Eclipse. A wine from the past that drank well and was balanced
2006 Smith Wooten Gallagher's Vineyard Napa Cab Franc. Drinking Beautifully.
1995 Josmeyer cuvée du Centenaire Tokay Pinot Gris vieilles vignes
2018 Castellare di Castelina chianti Classico (good but not up to par with the 2017)
@mimik posted:2018 Castellare di Castelina chianti Classico (good but not up to par with the 2017)
Good to know. Thanks.
1998 Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda
We had an '89 Opus One Friday night that was excellent. Took about 90 minutes of air to open up (we did not decant) and when it did it still had plenty of fruit, velvety tannins, and nice lasting finish. Drink now.
@mimik posted:2018 Castellare di Castelina chianti Classico (good but not up to par with the 2017)
Interesting since the quality of the '18 vintage is supposedly superior to that of 2017. I wonder what that says about the quality of their I Sodi S.Niccolo in those two vintages? Not that I'm buying either at this point.
NV Larmandrier Bernier Longitude
2013 Leon Barral Jadis - Love this producer. Another great bottle.
2005 Grgich Hills Estate - Held up well for a bottle bought at a Meijer's in Novi, MI a long time ago. Decent Napa Cab.
2005 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta - Really suprised by how well this showed. Still in that generic polished Bdx blend from who knows where but there was a reat mint note, balance and complexity to it without the weight that plaugues this style.
2005 Tignanello - A close second to the Clos Apalta on steak night.
2010 Bodegas El Nido Clio - Hot mess. Cough Syrup. It says 15.5% on the bottle and i'd be surpirsed if it was under 17%.
2013 Carlisle Compagni Portis - love the Carlisle whites and this is no exception. Textural, tropical white.
2017 Mosse Nostromo - Ok. A little wild/rustic, fruits a bit sweet while fighting the acidity. Comes off disjointed.
???? Koppitsch Perspektive Rot - Missed the vintage, think it was an '18. Easy drinking red with enough going on to keep your interest.
2015 Brigitte & Gerhard Pittnauer Pittnauski - Similar to the Koppitsch in style, but a step behind in my books.
2011 Quinta do Vale Meao, Douro
2018 Il Poggione, RdM (delicious pizza wine)
2018 Famille Perrin, CdR, Coudoulet de Beaucastel (always good, but this one could use a couple of years in bottle)
@vinoevelo posted:NV Larmandrier Bernier Longitude
2010 Bodegas El Nido Clio - Hot mess. Cough Syrup. It says 15.5% on the bottle and i'd be surpirsed if it was under 17%.
You inspired me and I opened a Longitude last night. My last bottle.
And you've frightened me with the note on the El Nido. I have a few 2012 El Nido "El Nido" (not the Clio) and the TNs on CT have me concerned. "Palate coating... powerful... deeply concentrated..." I'm thinking I should bury them for another 10 years.
i'm not sure age is helping them unfortunately.
@steve8 posted:2018 Famille Perrin, CdR, Coudoulet de Beaucastel (always good, but this one could use a couple of years in bottle)
funny I preferred the 2017 to the 2018. I felt the 2018 was a lighter lighter in body and thin compared to the 2017. Did you try the 2017?
btw the Godelo mencia is being released this week. Sold out last time and it’s solid. I think ws 93. I’d rebuy it. (Don’t tell the ontarian’s about it or there won’t be any left for us- 
thanks)
@vinoevelo posted:2010 Bodegas El Nido Clio - Hot mess. Cough Syrup. It says 15.5% on the bottle and i'd be surpirsed if it was under 17.
You forgot blueberry juice, according to Steve8.
a local mtl forumite loves the stuff but will remain anonymous so as not to affect his reputation as a wine lover on these boards.
@steve8 posted:Interesting since the quality of the '18 vintage is supposedly superior to that of 2017. I wonder what that says about the quality of their I Sodi S.Niccolo in those two vintages? Not that I'm buying either at this point.
Except that you are buying according to your what are you buying thread
The 2018 seems cleaner in the sense that there is more fruit and a more classical Chianti profile. Took more time to open up. The 2017 was oakier and more flashy. I think given time, the 2018 will be more balanced
@sunnylea57 posted:And you've frightened me with the note on the El Nido. I have a few 2012 El Nido "El Nido" (not the Clio) and the TNs on CT have me concerned. "Palate coating... powerful... deeply concentrated..." I'm thinking I should bury them for another 10 years.
I'm surprised you bought that wine Sunny. Definitely does not strike me as your style.
I've never had the big brother but Mimik is correct that I refer to the Clio as blueberry pancake syrup.
2012 Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo.
Not remotely close to ready. Even with a 5+ hour slow ox, bordered on unpleasantly tannic throughout the entirety of the bottle.
They age at a glacial pace CSM. I hope i finally have one that’s ready.
I expected young. This was infanticide.
@steve8 posted:I'm surprised you bought that wine Sunny. Definitely does not strike me as your style.
I've never had the big brother but Mimik is correct that I refer to the Clio as blueberry pancake syrup.
Yeah, I bought 2 bottles at auction a number of years ago, not really knowing what I was getting into. 😂
Last Saturday:
2006 Dominus Estate
Last night with the blind Zoom group:
2002 Dominus Estate
Both showed very well, with the 2002 exhibiting some bell pepper from the 8% Cab Franc. Both were still youthful with plenty of tannin, but also had a lovely, plush mouth feel. Many years of enjoyment ahead for both vintages.