2007 Ridge California Santa Cruz Mountain Estate
dzitt
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:How was it? I have a couplequote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Last night with roast duck - 2010 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch. Way young, but I have 6 and wanted to get a gauge. I haven't even tried any of my '09s yet as I only have three of those.
This was quite nice. More of an elegant style than some full throttle Cali Pinots. I only opened one because I had six. If I only had a couple, I would wait on these. If in doubt, Jamie has a vintage chart on his site. As I indicated in my original post, I haven't opened any of my '09s yet.
Thanks!quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:How was it? I have a couplequote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Last night with roast duck - 2010 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch. Way young, but I have 6 and wanted to get a gauge. I haven't even tried any of my '09s yet as I only have three of those.
This was quite nice. More of an elegant style than some full throttle Cali Pinots. I only opened one because I had six. If I only had a couple, I would wait on these. If in doubt, Jamie has a vintage chart on his site. As I indicated in my original post, I haven't opened any of my '09s yet.
Henrique & Henrique Madeira
2004 Wormeldange Koeppchen Riesling Série Art&Vin, Coopérative Vinsmoselle, Luxembourg
1999 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru Monts-Luisants, Charles Thomas
2002 LBV port, Quinta do Vale d. Maria
1999 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er cru Monts-Luisants, Charles Thomas
2002 LBV port, Quinta do Vale d. Maria
2005 Hugel Jubilee Riesling.
2007 Albert Boxler Gewurztraminer
2007 Albert Boxler Gewurztraminer
2004 Wittmann Westhofen Kirschspiel Riesling Trocken
btl of nv henriot with breakfast.
oh and i mixed it with some OJ later
oh and i mixed it with some OJ later
quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:
2002 LBV port, Quinta do Vale d. Maria
not something you see stateside very often at all!
how was this?
quote:Originally posted by Seaquam:
- 1987 Fonseca Port Guimarens -- plum, cinnamon, sage, fig flavours, not a huge Fonseca but complex, rich, delicious and perfect for a rainy night
may i ask where you found this?
i'm missing this vintage in my many year vertical of fonseca =)
2010 Turley cabs
2008 Neal cabs
2008 Neal cabs
2008 Zarzanas, Spanish Crianza, a balanced Tempranillo, Syrach and Merlot grapes.
quote:Originally posted by Spanishwinery.es:
2008 Zarzanas, Spanish Crianza, a balanced Tempranillo, Syrach and Merlot grapes.
An international WineSearcher inquiry indicates that there is only one supplier of this wine in the world.
Guess who??
How do you say douchebag en espanol??
PH
AP Vin Keefer Ranch 2008
Ransom PN 2009
Ransom PN 2009
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
An international WineSearcher inquiry indicates that there is only one supplier of this wine in the world.
Guess who??
How do you say douchebag en espanol??
PH
Duchabolsa. Or duchabolso if the poster is male.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by Spanishwinery.es:
2008 Zarzanas, Spanish Crianza, a balanced Tempranillo, Syrach and Merlot grapes.
An international WineSearcher inquiry indicates that there is only one supplier of this wine in the world.
Guess who??
How do you say douchebag en espanol??
PH
PH, there is no translation; however, the term transcends all languages.
I dunno, futronic's word sounds pretty good. Or just el douchbago will work. 
Like anyone here is going to order some $8 Tempranillo blend to be shipped across the Atlantic anyway. Whatta tool....
PH
Like anyone here is going to order some $8 Tempranillo blend to be shipped across the Atlantic anyway. Whatta tool.... PH
Last night a 2009 Cougar Crest Dedication Six from WA. All 5 Bordeeaux grapes plus a little Syrah. Nice, and it went will with beef bourgignon that some friends made at theeir house.
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
a little Syrah.
I had this when in Washington and was thinking it was around 30% Syrah, but may be wrong.
Glad you liked it.
Actually I think you are correct on the higher percentage of Syrah. I stated it that way just to mention the 6th grape. We bought the bottle at the winery when out there a few months ago. My other half was more excited about how cheap they were selling barrel ends and staves for. Her brothers are woodworkers and the pieces we brought back will make a small table.
A special bottle of '97 Gruaud Larose that my son back back for me when he was in Paris.
I should mention, he bought it when he was 15 yrs old and on a school exchange in grade 10. He knew I liked wine and snuck it on the plane so his teachers didn't confiscate it.
A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.
I should mention, he bought it when he was 15 yrs old and on a school exchange in grade 10. He knew I liked wine and snuck it on the plane so his teachers didn't confiscate it.
A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A special bottle of '97 Gruaud Larose that my son back back for me when he was in Paris.
I should mention, he bought it when he was 15 yrs old and on a school exchange in grade 10. He knew I liked wine and snuck it on the plane so his teachers didn't confiscate it.
A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.
Love it!
2005 Ridge Lytton Springs.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
A special bottle indeed and enjoyed by the whole family with grilled filet mignon, baked brussel sprouts and tossed Japanese salad.
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Whatta tool....
PH
2005 Ch. Quinault (375) Hard tannins shed. Good to see as more in the vintage become approachable. Plenty of time though.
2005 Gemma Giblin Barolo
Tasted a few '10 Chateauneufs tonight with the Sunday brown bag group. Small sample, but compared to the few '09s we tasted back in August or September, I definitely prefer the '10s. Young & tannic now, but have fruit & structure. Will be picking up '10s for the cellar.
2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.
quote:Originally posted by NolanE:
2005 Ch Guiraud 375 with foie gras terrine.
The forbidden fruit here in CA.
2008 Moreau-Naudet & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - Very nice
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
el douchbago will work.
Recently:
2009 Carte Blanche Chardonnay
2011 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard
2001 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di Montalcino
1997 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The Three Rows
2009 Carte Blanche Chardonnay
2011 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard
2001 Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di Montalcino
1997 La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The Three Rows
Tonight with roasted leg of lamb, honey dipped carrots and steamed green beans in butter: 2002 Dead Arm. yummy
- 2005 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva
To celebrate the return of my nose to the land of the living:
1995 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau
Some grilled lamb chops, potatoes au gratin and some roasted brussel sprouts. It's good to be able to taste again....
The wine was absoultely lovely.
PH
1995 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau
Some grilled lamb chops, potatoes au gratin and some roasted brussel sprouts. It's good to be able to taste again....
The wine was absoultely lovely.
PH
2007 Ch Jas de Bressy CdP
2009 Chateau de St. Cosme, CdR, Les Deux Albion
With Tyee and Lady Tyee:
- 1996 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon -- I haven't had this in years and this wine seems not to have changed much from what I remember, copper in colour, deep cherry and berry nose, floral, rich palate of berries, citrus, mineral, creamy, silky, persistent but not overwhelming mousse, long finish, just a beautiful wine
- NV H. Billiot Champagne Cuvee Julie -- big fruit bowl nose, seriously effusive mousse, tastes very young and fresh, apples and roasted nuts, really terrific Champagne that suffered only in following the Cuvee Elisabeth
- 2005 JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Goldkapsel -- maybe the most impressive mix of acidity and fruit that you'll ever put into your mouth, stunning; this wine will live happily and provide great pleasure for decades
- 1998 Dusky Goose Pinot Noir Rambouillet Vineyard -- from Oregon, a powerhouse that was still opening more after a couple of hours in decanter, great nose of cherry and baking spice follows on palate, some earthiness and anise kicks in as well, remarkably long, long finish. Needs time, but a great Pinot Noir worth looking for
- 1999 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien -- there's some nice cassis aromas and flavours here, but unfortunately hidden behind a leafy, almost green note, medium length finish, not certain whether this was an entirely sound bottle but definitely a disappointment
- 1996 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon -- I haven't had this in years and this wine seems not to have changed much from what I remember, copper in colour, deep cherry and berry nose, floral, rich palate of berries, citrus, mineral, creamy, silky, persistent but not overwhelming mousse, long finish, just a beautiful wine
- NV H. Billiot Champagne Cuvee Julie -- big fruit bowl nose, seriously effusive mousse, tastes very young and fresh, apples and roasted nuts, really terrific Champagne that suffered only in following the Cuvee Elisabeth
- 2005 JJ Prum Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Goldkapsel -- maybe the most impressive mix of acidity and fruit that you'll ever put into your mouth, stunning; this wine will live happily and provide great pleasure for decades
- 1998 Dusky Goose Pinot Noir Rambouillet Vineyard -- from Oregon, a powerhouse that was still opening more after a couple of hours in decanter, great nose of cherry and baking spice follows on palate, some earthiness and anise kicks in as well, remarkably long, long finish. Needs time, but a great Pinot Noir worth looking for
- 1999 Chateau Gruaud Larose St Julien -- there's some nice cassis aromas and flavours here, but unfortunately hidden behind a leafy, almost green note, medium length finish, not certain whether this was an entirely sound bottle but definitely a disappointment
Found an older bottle of Burgundy in the cellar:
1993 Hospices de Beaune Cuvee Hugues et Louis Betault Premier Cru
Surprisingly fresh and delicious.
1993 Hospices de Beaune Cuvee Hugues et Louis Betault Premier Cru
Surprisingly fresh and delicious.