November 2010- What are you drinking?

Pouilly-Fuisse' Marie Antoniette 2008 - Vincent

Bought it in Costco. Very crisp, nice butter and citrus nose.

Nickel and Nickel Vogt 2005

2007 Brazin Old Vine Zin Lodi. So far on the pop & pour - Yuck!!

2001 Donnhoff Oberhauser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett.

2007 Cotes-du-Rhone Mon Coeur - beautiful

2001 Fattoria dei Barbi BdM Vigna del Fiore

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Originally posted by KSC02:
2001 Fattoria dei Barbi BdM Vigna del Fiore

That is some yummy juice!!

2000 Cims de Porrera Priorat Classic

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Originally posted by aphilla:
2007 Cotes-du-Rhone Mon Coeur - beautiful

one of the greatest QPR's ever. love this stuff.

enjoy!

1995 Dom Perignon - wow this was amazing
2007 Kistler Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard
?2008 Dehlinger Goldridge Vineyard
2001 Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon Lone Canyon Vineyard
2004 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled
2007 Wedell Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills
2005 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
1999 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard
2003 Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Cannubi

2009 Crios Torrontes

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Originally posted by KSC02:
2000 Cims de Porrera Priorat Classic

And the Barbi Brunello? Quiet Monday night.

Nov 1st:
Kenwood Artist Series (Sonoma)
1990 (slightly corked)
1992
1995
1996 The nose said it all as soon as opened, yummy. Tasting notes to follow.

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Originally posted by jqmunro:

2004 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled
2005 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

What'd you think of these two? I had the 04 Far Niente Estate a couple months ago and was rather disappointed. But I've yet to taste a Realm and have a few friends who keep really talking them up, so I'm curious what you think.

2003 Branaire Ducru
2001 Petit Vedrines

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by KSC02:
2000 Cims de Porrera Priorat Classic

And the Barbi Brunello? Quiet Monday night.

D had prepared a nice pasta dish and we were 'in the mood' for something appropriate

2001 Lancaster Estate Red Wine

2007 Lucia Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard

My wife and I went to a 2009 German Riesling tasting this weekend. I usually turn down invitations to retail tastings but Riesling is something I’m really into right now so we decided to check this out and I’m glad we did. There were 18 wines to taste and these were the best on offer:

AJ Adam Kabinett Dhron Hofberb
Dr. Loosen Kabinett Bernkasteler Lay
Fritz Haad Spatlese Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr
St. Urbans-Hof Spatlese Piesporter Goldtropfchen
Selbach-Oster QBA Zeltinger Schlossberg Schmitt

The wines were very easy to like with ripe fruit and nice balance. I think I could have used a bit more acidity overall, but this is nitpicking as the majority of the wines were really nice, especially for the price.

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Originally posted by AZwineRyan:

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Originally posted by jqmunro:

2004 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Bottled
2005 Realm Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

What'd you think of these two? I had the 04 Far Niente Estate a couple months ago and was rather disappointed. But I've yet to taste a Realm and have a few friends who keep really talking them up, so I'm curious what you think.

Im not a big cali cab drinker, but I enjoyed the Realm much more than the Far Niente.

2004 Lambert Bridge Merlot

2002 Detert Cabernet Franc

Last night - 2006 Foreman Cab - worth every penny!

Tonight - 2007 Frog's Leap Cab - not so sure about this one, def more delicate style Cali Cab

2007 Clio

Egg Nog with alcoholic whipped cream

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Originally posted by jqmunro:
2007 Clio

How was it? just got 6 this week.

2007 Indian Springs, Syrah.

Started the month with an NV Andre Clouet Brut Reserve. Why?

Because the 2010 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!

Trefethen 2006 Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon (***) - Very dry with not much of a finish.

2007 Madrigal Reserve Petite Sirah
2007 Madrigal REserve Cab Franc
2007 Madrigal Zinfandel
2009 Madrigal Sauvignon Blanc
2008 Vincent Arroyo Rattlesnake Ranch Petite Syrah
2008 Vincent Arroyo Greenwood Ranch Petite Syrah
2007 Robert Craig Affinity
2007 Robert Craig Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Robert Craig Howell Mt. Cabernet Sauvignon

Karen
www.jeanedwardscellars.com

N.V. Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by jqmunro:
2007 Clio

How was it? just got 6 this week.

Delicious. I've had about 6 or 7 of these so far. I like them better than the 06 personally.

OK. You talked me into it.

It seems like the 2008 will be released very late this year.

I did like the 06, but it seemed a bit gloppy and didn't have the same structure as the 07. I haven't had an 06 in a while though.

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Originally posted by Board-O:
OK. You talked me into it.

HA That wasn't difficult. Methinks this was already in your plans.

Just popped a 1985 Salon Le Mesnil....BS says drink through 2005....we will see.

2007 Qupe Syrah - pretty decent with lamb, I'd give it a solid 88.

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Originally posted by marcb7:
Just popped a 1985 Salon Le Mesnil....BS says drink through 2005....we will see.

We will be waiting for your impression

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Originally posted by jqmunro:

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by jqmunro:
2007 Clio

How was it? just got 6 this week.

Delicious. I've had about 6 or 7 of these so far. I like them better than the 06 personally.

Nice to hear it's already drinking well!

2006 Martín Códax Albariño Rías Baixas Vinos Seleccionados - with some mexican food from the local tienda