Until I figure out what '192.00' is, and the case production I can't accurately figure out my x-factor. Until then, i'm 106.4 points on it.
- 2006 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea
Like the little dude in "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out," this one punches well beyond its weight. Incredible juice.
Like the little dude in "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out," this one punches well beyond its weight. Incredible juice.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 2006 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea
Like the little dude in "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out," this one punches well beyond its weight. Incredible juice.
Have you had the 2005 and if so, would it be as approachable as the '06 is now?
2007 Cepparello
Just as good as the last one. An intensely fragrant expression of Sangiovese.
Just as good as the last one. An intensely fragrant expression of Sangiovese.
2014 Stefania Chardonnay Chaine d' Or Vineyard
2014 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Renatus
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
On a different note - a dear friend back from a few years of UN peacekeeping in South Sudan came over with a bottle of 2014 Rift Valley Syrah from Ethiopia. Opened on Friday It was all paint thinner and set aside. Tonight it could easily pass for a good cote du rhone, typical dark fruit profile, some pepper and mocha, and some animale. Pleasantly surprised by how good it was. Better than a lot of Ontario syrah. Not sure I could seek it out if I wanted to, but fun to try. No idea on the qpr - the sticker reads '192.00' but I have no idea what country/currency it was bought in.
Vietnamese Dong?
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2014 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Renatus
Checked your CT note and glad to see it showed well. I passed on this but may add a few bottles next go round.
2003 Chateau Pavie
Pearl Morissette, Cabernet Franc "Cuvée Madeleine" - 2010
Excellent (eh).
Excellent (eh).
2013 Etienne Calsac Clos des Maladries Grand Cru BdB Extra Brut
2013 caymus special select. I will admit I was pleasantly surprised at this wine.
It had the profile of more expensive cults, a lovely mocha and sweet lush tannins a lush full mouthfeel and a lingering hazlelnut finish
It had the profile of more expensive cults, a lovely mocha and sweet lush tannins a lush full mouthfeel and a lingering hazlelnut finish
2007 Altesino Brunello Riserva, still young, vibrant and powerful but very smooth with no tannins. This will be really nice in 5 years.
2008 Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda
Drinking very well at present
Drinking very well at present
2016 Gini Soave Classico
2011 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva
2011 Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva
2010 Herman Story - Casual Encounters
2006 Gravonia Lopez de Herondia Rioja white
2010 Contino réserva Rioja
2010 Contino réserva Rioja
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
2013 caymus special select. I will admit I was pleasantly surprised at this wine.
It had the profile of more expensive cults, a lovely mocha and sweet lush tannins a lush full mouthfeel and a lingering hazlelnut finish
Yup had it a dozen times last year and didn't want to like it each time. Tried to dismiss it. It's Not the yellow label. Every time we loved it. Blinded probably would like it even more. Not a well aged Bordeaux. It's a happy wine
quote:Originally posted by bomba503:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
2013 caymus special select. I will admit I was pleasantly surprised at this wine.
It had the profile of more expensive cults, a lovely mocha and sweet lush tannins a lush full mouthfeel and a lingering hazlelnut finish
Yup had it a dozen times last year and didn't want to like it each time. Tried to dismiss it. It's Not the yellow label. Every time we loved it. Blinded probably would like it even more. Not a well aged Bordeaux. It's a happy wine
geez i didnt even write english. the abv must have snuck up on me!
1998 Pol Roger Winston Churchill
2008 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne
2001 Solaia
1991 Forman Cabernet
2008 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne
2001 Solaia
1991 Forman Cabernet
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1998 Pol Roger Winston Churchill
2008 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne
2001 Solaia
1991 Forman Cabernet
Bro, how was the Solaia? I have a couple in the cellar.
With Mangiare (who we need to thank for getting us in), Vinoevelo, and a friend of Mangiare's we went to a pop-up, one night dinner put on by the chefs of London's Clove Club (ranked 26th best restaurant in the world last year) at Grey Gardens in Toronto.
1995 Heidsieck BdM
NV Jacques Selosse Initial (2006 disgorgement)
1998 Müller-Catoir Mußbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Spätlese trocken
1999 Produttori Moccagatta
1989 Leoville Las Cases
1995 Heidsieck BdM
NV Jacques Selosse Initial (2006 disgorgement)
1998 Müller-Catoir Mußbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Spätlese trocken
1999 Produttori Moccagatta
1989 Leoville Las Cases
Nice W&A!
Last night with RobS, vinoevelo and a buddy at the Clove Club pop-up at Grey's Gardens.
1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires - started with a prominent sulfur note that blew off and turned into something reminiscent of a grand cru burg
NV Selosse Initial (disgorged 2006) - initially fantastic but faded quickly
1998 Muller-Catoir Haardter Muskateller Trocken
1999 Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta - gorgeous, in a great place. No rush.
1989 Leoville Las Cases - drank much better than previous bottles. Ready and delicious.
Overall a fantastic food and wine night. I thought some of the dishes were memorable and executed with precision while others were duds and just weird.
Last night with RobS, vinoevelo and a buddy at the Clove Club pop-up at Grey's Gardens.
1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires - started with a prominent sulfur note that blew off and turned into something reminiscent of a grand cru burg
NV Selosse Initial (disgorged 2006) - initially fantastic but faded quickly
1998 Muller-Catoir Haardter Muskateller Trocken
1999 Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta - gorgeous, in a great place. No rush.
1989 Leoville Las Cases - drank much better than previous bottles. Ready and delicious.
Overall a fantastic food and wine night. I thought some of the dishes were memorable and executed with precision while others were duds and just weird.
2013 Martinelli Blue Slide Ridge Pinot
2014 Sandler Keefer Ranch Pinot
2014 Sandler Keefer Ranch Pinot
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1998 Pol Roger Winston Churchill
2008 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne
2001 Solaia
1991 Forman Cabernet
Bro, how was the Solaia? I have a couple in the cellar.
L, just now coming into its zone I think. We gave it about 3 hours I think. If anyone has only one I would hold for its 20th birthday, but if holding multiple, I say enjoy the evolution.
I think this vintage is on par with their 1999.
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
With Mangiare (who we need to thank for getting us in), Vinoevelo, and a friend of Mangiare's we went to a pop-up, one night dinner put on by the chefs of London's Clove Club (ranked 26th best restaurant in the world last year) at Grey Gardens in Toronto.
1995 Heidsieck BdM
NV Jacques Selosse Initial (2006 disgorgement)
1998 Müller-Catoir Mußbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Spätlese trocken
1999 Produttori Moccagatta
1989 Leoville Las Cases
Well done, gentlemen.
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
Nice W&A!
Last night with RobS, vinoevelo and a buddy at the Clove Club pop-up at Grey's Gardens.
1995 Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires - started with a prominent sulfur note that blew off and turned into something reminiscent of a grand cru burg
NV Selosse Initial (disgorged 2006) - initially fantastic but faded quickly
1998 Muller-Catoir Haardter Muskateller Trocken
1999 Produttori del Barbaresco Moccagatta - gorgeous, in a great place. No rush.
1989 Leoville Las Cases - drank much better than previous bottles. Ready and delicious.
Overall a fantastic food and wine night. I thought some of the dishes were memorable and executed with precision while others were duds and just weird.
I saw the menu and on paper it looked awesome. Surprised there were duds/weird dishes given the pedigree of the two chefs. Still, it sounds like a it was a one-of-a-kind, never-to-be-repeated evening.
2002 Arrowood Syrah Saralee's Vineyard.
2008 Rochioli Little Hill Pinot Noir
2015 Little Wings
2014 Andremily Mourvedre
2014 Andremily Mourvedre
2015 Little Wings- enjoyed after an 8.5 hour slow ox. Very impressive effort- everyone loved it.
2015 Mas Igneus, Priorat, Barranc dels Closos, White
Very good, but just not what it used to be several vintages ago. Tasted blind I'm not even sure I would have guessed it was Grenache Blanc.
Very good, but just not what it used to be several vintages ago. Tasted blind I'm not even sure I would have guessed it was Grenache Blanc.
With a classic Thanksgiving menu:
NV Tattinger Brut La Franciase
NV Louis Roederer Brut Permier
2006 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir (Carneros). A great showing!
2004 Vignamaggio Chianti Classico
NV Tattinger Brut La Franciase
NV Louis Roederer Brut Permier
2006 Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir (Carneros). A great showing!
2004 Vignamaggio Chianti Classico
2012 Dehlinger Altamont Pinot
2015 Little Wings Syrah
1933 Chateau Mosse Rivesaltes
2015 Little Wings Syrah
1933 Chateau Mosse Rivesaltes
2013 Donum Pinot Noir East Slope Carneros
2010 eieio yamhill pinot
1998 Château Canon-la-Gaffelière St. Emilion
1995 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac
The Canon-la-Gaffelière was much better.
J3
1995 Château d'Armailhac Pauillac
The Canon-la-Gaffelière was much better.
J3
2010 Cune gran Reserva rioja
Thanksgiving wines:
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Grand Cellier Rubis
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Grand Cellier - Vilmart has taken over for Cédric Bouchard as the house champagne based on price and availability in my market. Both of these showed great with the Rubis being the best with the food. Rose and traditional thanksgiving food is a great match IMO.
2011 Littorai Chardonnay Mays Canyon - Magnum that I bought on a visit to Littorai back in 2012. This was in a great spot and offered plenty of ripe citrus fruit and a crisp finish that I love about Ted’s wines. A fine pairing and a fun wine to drink slow while watching kids and cousins play. Happy thanksgiving everyone.
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Grand Cellier Rubis
NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Grand Cellier - Vilmart has taken over for Cédric Bouchard as the house champagne based on price and availability in my market. Both of these showed great with the Rubis being the best with the food. Rose and traditional thanksgiving food is a great match IMO.
2011 Littorai Chardonnay Mays Canyon - Magnum that I bought on a visit to Littorai back in 2012. This was in a great spot and offered plenty of ripe citrus fruit and a crisp finish that I love about Ted’s wines. A fine pairing and a fun wine to drink slow while watching kids and cousins play. Happy thanksgiving everyone.
Last few days
96 Krug
03 Leoville Barton
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01 E Macchiole Paleo. Wow! what a nice wine 100% Cab Franc that year I was told
06 Jerome Chezeaux Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
12 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love at a friends for Thanksgiving dinner
96 Krug
03 Leoville Barton
09 Rinaldi Barolo Brunate-Le Coste
97 GAJA Conteisa
01 E Macchiole Paleo. Wow! what a nice wine 100% Cab Franc that year I was told
06 Jerome Chezeaux Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
12 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love at a friends for Thanksgiving dinner