1996 Henri Giraud Fut de Chene.
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quote:Originally posted by davec:
2005 Bond Matriarch - still young, old world style. Opens up with time.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
2004 Le Cadeau Cote Est
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:quote:Originally posted by davec:
2005 Bond Matriarch - still young, old world style. Opens up with time.
Thanks for taking one for the team. I've got 3 resting and was wondering when to pop the cork on one. I guess I'll wait a little longer based on your review.
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:quote:Originally posted by davec:
2005 Bond Matriarch - still young, old world style. Opens up with time.
Dave,
Thanks for taking one for the team. I've got 3 resting and was wondering when to pop the cork on one. I guess I'll wait a little longer based on your review.
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
2009 Domaine D'Andezon Cote du Rhone - really nice wine, especially for $10! Just released. Great mouthfeel and balance on this pop and pour wine!
quote:Originally posted by JCT1000:quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
2009 Domaine D'Andezon Cote du Rhone - really nice wine, especially for $10! Just released. Great mouthfeel and balance on this pop and pour wine!
I too enjoyed this last night. Improved a little during the evening. Enjoyed with mushroom & spinach pizza with salad. I paid a little more - $13 from my LWS.
quote:Originally posted by shavez:
2001 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
1999 La Poderina Brunello di Montalcino
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by shavez:
2001 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial
I did not see this wine in your cellar.
quote:Originally posted by jqmunro:
2009 Chanrion Côte de Brouilly Domaine de la Voute des Crozes
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by jqmunro:
2009 Chanrion Côte de Brouilly Domaine de la Voute des Crozes
Look at you!![]()
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
I gave this bottle a "Mollydooker" shake to aerate and it opened up nicely almost immediately. I think you could pop and pour this one although it does benefit from a little air time (<30 min).I am really liking the inexpensive 2009 Rhones that I have tried so far better than any other recent vintage.
quote:Originally posted by Gigond Ass:
2001 Justin Isosceles Reserve
quote:Originally posted by xhoser:
Just popped the cork on a 2003 Chateau Puygueraud
It was better a couple of years ago. Not bad, maybe 90 points and starting to decline.quote:Originally posted by Primordealsoup:quote:Originally posted by Gigond Ass:
2001 Justin Isosceles Reserve
How did you like it?
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1995 Leroy Clos Vougeot, an exquisite wine.
1995 Leroy Chambertin. While clearly stunning, just entering her drinking window.
This thing called cabin fever is not healthy.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1995 Leroy Clos Vougeot, an exquisite wine.
1995 Leroy Chambertin. While clearly stunning, just entering her drinking window.
This thing called cabin fever is not healthy.![]()
Nice wine! I think the Leroy 1978 Chambertin was my WOTY a few years ago.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Ginger Ale (neat)
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Ginger Ale (neat)
You do indeed dwell in Utah.
Nice. How is this drinking?quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
2003 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Ginger Ale (neat)
You do indeed dwell in Utah.
Easy there, Tex; just trying to get over a cold.![]()
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Ginger Ale (neat)
You do indeed dwell in Utah.
Easy there, Tex; just trying to get over a cold.![]()
I have not been sick in 17 years (knock on wood) but feel like I'm pushing my luck. Two weeks in Europe, and now a crazy cold week in Dallas may be too much.
I'm off to Southern California for five days next week.![]()
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Nice. How is this drinking?quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
2003 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
At a tasting this eve:
Doquet Brut NV Champagne, NV
2007 Chapoutier “La Berandine” Chat du Pape
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Nice. How is this drinking?quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
2003 Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde
+1
quote:Originally posted by eyesintime:
Having my small wine group over tonight for roast duck and Pinot Noir. Don't have the wine list in front of me, but I'm hoping the 1998 Soter Beacon Hill shows well.
I think there has been more than one year where I could say that a Leroy wine was my wine of the year. I think I own more Leroy than any other producer. I've especially found the 1966 and 1964 vintages to show very well over the last 10 years. M. Bize just seems to get it right way more than wrong.quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1995 Leroy Clos Vougeot, an exquisite wine.
1995 Leroy Chambertin. While clearly stunning, just entering her drinking window.
This thing called cabin fever is not healthy.![]()
Nice wine! I think the Leroy 1978 Chambertin was my WOTY a few years ago.
In my dreams tonight, I will simply tote your wine bag.![]()
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
2001 Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Serpico
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by indybob:
At a tasting this eve:
Doquet Brut NV Champagne, NV
2007 Chapoutier “La Berandine” Chat du Pape
Very nice.
quote:Originally posted by Dom'n'Vin'sDad:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
2001 Feudi di San Gregorio Irpinia Serpico
WIML - Is this starting to come around? Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2008 Hamilton Russell Walker Bay Chardonnay.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I was very impressed by the 2007 La Bernardine last summer. I called it outstanding and said it will improve. It was showing no signs of closing up.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2008 Hamilton Russell Walker Bay Chardonnay.
Look at you heading down to South Africa. Thoughts?
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
2003 Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild- excellent and almost ready
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2008 Hamilton Russell Walker Bay Chardonnay.
Look at you heading down to South Africa. Thoughts?
Excellent wine, excellent.
I will be buying more. The wine drinks like an $80+ Burgundian wine. I plan on sticking it in a blind tasting of Burgundian wines.![]()
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
From the few 2003s I've had, this seems to be an early drinking vintage. The few right bank wines I've had in the last year seem ready to go. This wine is probably still improving, but I don't think it needs much more time, maybe a year or two. With one bottle, I'd probably have it in 2 years. Alternatively, watch for tasting notes to see what people have to say as time goes by.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2008 Hamilton Russell Walker Bay Chardonnay.
Look at you heading down to South Africa. Thoughts?
Excellent wine, excellent.
I will be buying more. The wine drinks like an $80+ Burgundian wine. I plan on sticking it in a blind tasting of Burgundian wines.![]()
They make Burgundian style pinot as well. We had one with a meal while down there. A bit of an unusual location. Pretty much right on the ocean.
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
2004 Markus Molitor Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese MSR
2009 Relic Ritual
2004 Domaine Serene Evanstaad
2002 Paloma Merlot
2001 Argiano Solengo
1995 Beringers Private Reserve Cab
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2008 Hamilton Russell Walker Bay Chardonnay.
Look at you heading down to South Africa. Thoughts?
Excellent wine, excellent.
I will be buying more. The wine drinks like an $80+ Burgundian wine. I plan on sticking it in a blind tasting of Burgundian wines.![]()
They make Burgundian style pinot as well. We had one with a meal while down there. A bit of an unusual location. Pretty much right on the ocean.
Good to know. I'm not sure it is in our market.
The Chardonnay was brought into our market by Lance, one of my go-to buyers and drinking buddy as you know.
I will inquire.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
Kind of funny wine+art & eyesintime...
When I ordered the bottle from the wine list (it was a bit pricey for your average South African not that I'm South African) it has such as distinctive style that after the waitress took the order the sommelier came over and basically quizzed me before he opened the bottle to make sure I knew what I was doing. According to him they had several bottles sent back because most of their patrons didn't understand what they were getting into when they ordered it so I had to be qualified to drink it.![]()
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Our visitor goes home to Paris tomorrow.
On deck, with a salad:
1990 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
quote:All the wines showed extremely well, but the wine of the weekend, and a bit of a surprise, was the '99 Guigal CdP. It is/was a well deserved WS WOTN. There was much debate when it was selected amongst great company, but in hindsight, a wise choice.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
This weekend at the cottage with special friends
1998 Chateau Beaucastel
2002 Spottswood
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
1990 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
This weekend at the cottage with special friends
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Our visitor goes home to Paris tomorrow.
On deck, with a salad:
1990 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
quote:Originally posted by indybob:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
1990 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires
Hi K, how many secondaries had this one picked up? Not tiring I'd imagine, but would you consider it on the way up? At its peak?
Thanks, and I hope you all enjoyed it!
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Absolutely gorgeous, this Champagne. The best vintage of several, IMO. absolutely superior.
This is D's absolute favorite overall as well of any other producer she's had the pleasure of experiencing.
quote:Originally posted by indybob:
I've got some of the 1995 version. Based on its youthful zinginess a couple of years ago and your thoughts, it'll need another decade+ for my tastes. Good to get some impressions on one that's got a five year head start.
quote:Very nice listing Dok. Glad the weekend went off so well.
Life is good, eh?
quote:Dok, any impressions on these two wines? Was thinking on checking in on the '98 Beau soon and the '02 Spottswoode has always been a favourite of mine.
quote:Originally posted by Nixster2:quote:All the wines showed extremely well, but the wine of the weekend, and a bit of a surprise, was the '99 Guigal CdP. It is/was a well deserved WS WOTN. There was much debate when it was selected amongst great company, but in hindsight, a wise choice.
Just curious - did you decant the '99 Guigal and if so, how long? I've tried this twice in the last two years and was underwhelmed. Stashed the rest in my cellar hoping it would eventually come around ...
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Gosset Grand Rose Brut~ NV
1985 Latour Grand Vin ~ amazing how this wine evolved throughout the night. Started off closed after 1.5-2 hours in a decanter but over the course of dinner turned into something special.
2001 BDM La Leccaia ~ very good
2001 Chataeu Daugay ~ very tired
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Gosset Grand Rose Brut~ NV
quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:
2008 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay. Note to winemakers: is oak really necessary for chardonnay? I think not.
This went oh so well with a soft eggs & lobster bruschetta...
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:
2008 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay. Note to winemakers: is oak really necessary for chardonnay? I think not.
This went oh so well with a soft eggs & lobster bruschetta...
Mrs. G and I have always enjoyed this wine; it is an excellent value.
quote:Originally posted by CSM:quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Gosset Grand Rose Brut~ NV
How was this btw? The guy at Leaside couldn't seem to find them on Saturday monrning and I got tired of waiting for him to look, so I haven't pitcked any up yet.
quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by Bigfoot003:
2008 Chehalem INOX Chardonnay. Note to winemakers: is oak really necessary for chardonnay? I think not.
This went oh so well with a soft eggs & lobster bruschetta...
Mrs. G and I have always enjoyed this wine; it is an excellent value.
Gig, how would you compare this to Melville's INOX, if you've had it? I plan to conduct my own comparison, but I'm curious what your thoughts might be?
quote:good but not great! We enjoyed it but thought that it was a tad 1 dimensional and on the heavier side.
i think it will benefit from sitting for a year or two in the cellar. Also, at $80, I don't think I'll be buying anymore.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:good but not great! We enjoyed it but thought that it was a tad 1 dimensional and on the heavier side.
i think it will benefit from sitting for a year or two in the cellar. Also, at $80, I don't think I'll be buying anymore.
Good to know. I'll take it off my radar.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Another Juan Gil
It's Tuesday. F&ck it![]()
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Another Juan Gil
It's Tuesday. F&ck it![]()
35 minutes after your first bottle?
I see you are drinking alone.![]()
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Another Juan Gil
It's Tuesday. F&ck it![]()
35 minutes after your first bottle?
I see you are drinking alone.![]()
D and I.
It's been a trying couple of weeks. Time to let off a little steam.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Went for a check-up at the Doc the other day.
He said, "WTF? Your triglycerides just went through the roof on your last blood exam".
"Can wine do that?"
"Maybe. Did you have some the night before your test?"
"Urr...yeah. One"
"One wine?"
"One bottle"
"How often do you do that?"
"I try to limit it"
"To what? A few times a month?"
"Mmmmm...a week"
"That's it. Time for a change, my friend"
I'm working on it![]()