quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
How was this one Shane? Have you had other older vintages? I'm interested in which are the better years for older Howell Mtn cabs.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
For our wedding anniversary at Houston's Uchi.
2002 Cristal
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
For our wedding anniversary at Houston's Uchi.
2002 Cristal
Have you enjoyed their Austin location, and if so, does Houston measure up?
quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
For our wedding anniversary at Houston's Uchi.
2002 Cristal
Have you enjoyed their Austin location, and if so, does Houston measure up?
W+A,
I have not yet tried the Austin location. Our waiter, who was excellent, transferred from the Austin Uchi to help get things going. He seems to think that they are equivalent. I can not validate, though! Love the bring your own Champagne aspect!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Wine doc:
For our wedding anniversary at Houston's Uchi.
2002 Cristal
Have you enjoyed their Austin location, and if so, does Houston measure up?
W+A,
I have not yet tried the Austin location. Our waiter, who was excellent, transferred from the Austin Uchi to help get things going. He seems to think that they are equivalent. I can not validate, though! Love the bring your own Champagne aspect!
The one in Austin is as good as it gets.
I tried the 1982 Dunn Howell Mountain late last year and it was fantastic. The bottle came from perfect storage since release and was inserted in a 1982 Bordeaux themed lineup tasted blind. The bottles opened were Haut Brion, La Tour Haut Brion, Leoville Las Cases, and another from the right bank, but can't recall the name. It came in 3rd that night behind the Haut Brion and La Tour Haut Brion. Great wine.quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
How was this one Shane? Have you had other older vintages? I'm interested in which are the better years for older Howell Mtn cabs.
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
How was this one Shane? Have you had other older vintages? I'm interested in which are the better years for older Howell Mtn cabs.
quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
1975 Montrose How ready is it? I have 2
1986 Gruaud-Larose - Best '86 I have tasted Great to hear. Thanks for the tip. I bought a case on futures. with tannins finally integrated
quote:Originally posted by redknife:
Last night at home I opened a 1982 Chateau Chasse-Spleen. This was a treat!!! Should drink well for another 2-3 years
quote:Originally posted by redknife:
Last night at home I opened a 1982 Chateau Chasse-Spleen. This was a treat!!! Should drink well for another 2-3 years
quote:Originally posted by gmbdds:
g-man, was hoping to hear your experiences with the '94 Graham's I opened recently.
quote:Originally posted by max:I tried the 1982 Dunn Howell Mountain late last year and it was fantastic. The bottle came from perfect storage since release and was inserted in a 1982 Bordeaux themed lineup tasted blind. The bottles opened were Haut Brion, La Tour Haut Brion, Leoville Las Cases, and another from the right bank, but can't recall the name. It came in 3rd that night behind the Haut Brion and La Tour Haut Brion. Great wine.quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
How was this one Shane? Have you had other older vintages? I'm interested in which are the better years for older Howell Mtn cabs.
quote:Originally posted by mareff:
Beaucastel Vertical
1995-2001
2003-2005
quote:Originally posted by CSM:quote:Originally posted by mareff:
Beaucastel Vertical
1995-2001
2003-2005
How did the 95 show? I have one standing to go with the cassoulet I'm making this weekend.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Reminded me of an 08 Les Combettes that I opened recently.
Domaine Matrot. I've enjoyed both the 07 and 08 recently. Really good stuff.quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
Reminded me of an 08 Les Combettes that I opened recently.
Which producer from the vineyard of Les Combettes?
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
2009 Bodegas Avanthia Valdeorras Godello. Love this stuff.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
2010 Ceritas Chardonnay Porter-Bass Vineyard – Very, Very nice CA Chard. Reminded me of an 08 Les Combettes that I opened recently.
I've been impressed with how some of these older California cabs have been showing as well. A couple years ago I was fortunate enough to score a lot from auction consisting of 3 cases of older cabs ranging from the late 50's to early 70's, all from perfect provenance. I've went through near a case of these and only had 1 bottle to not show well do to a faulty cork. The best cab I've had to date, regardless of region or country, has been the 1969 Inglenook Estate Bottled cabernet sauvignon. Amazed at how that bottle showed.quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by max:I tried the 1982 Dunn Howell Mountain late last year and it was fantastic. The bottle came from perfect storage since release and was inserted in a 1982 Bordeaux themed lineup tasted blind. The bottles opened were Haut Brion, La Tour Haut Brion, Leoville Las Cases, and another from the right bank, but can't recall the name. It came in 3rd that night behind the Haut Brion and La Tour Haut Brion. Great wine.quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 1987 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab Sauv.
How was this one Shane? Have you had other older vintages? I'm interested in which are the better years for older Howell Mtn cabs.
Thanks Max! Some older Cali Cabs really do seem to show well vis Bordeaux. The 75 Mondavi Reserve we had last year at the Cos/Pl offline was the hands down favorite over the 75 PL.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
1975 Montrose How ready is it? I have 2
1986 Gruaud-Larose - Best '86 I have tasted Great to hear. Thanks for the tip. I bought a case on futures. with tannins finally integrated
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2010 Scott Paul La Paulee Pinot
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:
2009 Georges Descombes Morgon
quote:Originally posted by jorgerunfrombulls:quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:
2009 Georges Descombes Morgon
Jburman's Favorite!
quote:Originally posted by Sharkey:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2010 Scott Paul La Paulee Pinot
Baby Killer.Have you tried the 2010 Audrey? It may be one of the wines of the vintage.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I have been on a Ceritas kick lately. I have more experience with the whites, so I thought I would give another pinot a try to make sure that I want to stay on the list going forward (cutting my lists way down this year). Popped the 2010 Ceritas Pinot Noir Escarpa Vineyard and it was really lovely. Clean ripe fruit on the palate that was very balanced with nice structure on the finish. Will hold my remaining bottles for a couple more years. Ceritas is a keeper.
It's been a while for me too, hopefully Tuesday will be glorious!quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
First wine in two weeks.
1990 Salon BdB magnum
1949 Latour Pauillac
I think Rare Wine Co. sells some of their stuff, but production is pretty small.quote:Originally posted by jorgerunfrombulls:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:
I have been on a Ceritas kick lately. I have more experience with the whites, so I thought I would give another pinot a try to make sure that I want to stay on the list going forward (cutting my lists way down this year). Popped the 2010 Ceritas Pinot Noir Escarpa Vineyard and it was really lovely. Clean ripe fruit on the palate that was very balanced with nice structure on the finish. Will hold my remaining bottles for a couple more years. Ceritas is a keeper.
Mailing list only??
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
First wine in two weeks.
1990 Salon BdB magnum
1949 Latour Pauillac
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
First wine in two weeks.
1990 Salon BdB magnum
1949 Latour Pauillac
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
First wine in two weeks.
1990 Salon BdB magnum
1949 Latour Pauillac
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
First wine in two weeks.
1990 Salon BdB magnum
1949 Latour Pauillac
Well, that made up for it!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1990 Pol Roger Winston Churchill magnum
1949 Gruaud Larose magnum
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1990 Pol Roger Winston Churchill magnum
1949 Gruaud Larose magnum
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1990 Pol Roger Winston Churchill magnum
1949 Gruaud Larose magnum
What a life your's must be!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1982 Krug
1949 Haut Brion
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1990 Pol Roger Winston Churchill magnum
1949 Gruaud Larose magnum
What a life your's must be!
As the great Ice-T once stated, pimpin' ain't easy but somebody's gotta do it.![]()
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1982 Krug
1949 Haut Brion
Blew it with that 82.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Now retired, he is going to visit the two remaining continents he has never seen.![]()
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Now retired, he is going to visit the two remaining continents he has never seen.![]()