1990 Il Poggione Riserva
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Longboarder, how did this one show?quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
1990 Il Poggione Riserva
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
While I did not make the No. Rhone suggested, I'm glad to hear of your experience. The prose is very W&FE -- any relation, truly?
quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
2009 I sodi di s. Niccolo
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1998 Pol Roger Winston Churchill
1982 Haut Brion
quote:Originally posted by emporanium:
Thank you to the forum members who encouraged me in the gentle unfolding and spreading of my wine wings. I was most intrigued by the suggestions of Northern Rhone wines, and so this past week I was able to secure a bottle of 1990 J.L. Chave Hermitage which I consumed with my fiancé last night.
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quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1998 Pol Roger Winston Churchill
1982 Haut Brion
quote:Originally posted by WinoCA:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
While I did not make the No. Rhone suggested, I'm glad to hear of your experience. The prose is very W&FE -- any relation, truly?
... and every bottle of wine noted is like $300-2000 accompanied by something like a dry aged standing prime rib roast. I would love to secure and consume wine like that on every occasion, positively. Entertaining verbosity!
I will wallow in my 2014 Beckmen Block Six Syrah (solid 93)
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
2009 I sodi di s. Niccolo
what did you think JDW?
Nice! Ridge does some great things regardless of the grape varietal.quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1997 Ridge Merlot- truly one of the best merlot I have ever tasted. Just an incredible bottle.
quote:Originally posted by emporanium:
I apologize if my posts here gave the impression that I was exaggerating or boasting. That was certainly not my intention. The comparisons to the notorious Wine & Food Expert, however, are a little unfair. I have read the posts from the Wine & Food Expert in the past and they are, shall we say, rather fantastical in nature. I looked back at my posts to date (which are admittedly few) and I believe that I have only stated two wines that I have consumed, which I hope is far too limited a sampling for anyone to judge either my sincerity or my wine budget.
I admit that I sometimes have expensive tastes, but I also enjoy many budget-conscious wines. Granted, since I have almost exclusively enjoyed California Cabernet in the past, the cost of the average bottle is likely higher than if I were living, say, in Oregon or Washington state and drinking local fare.
I have been very fortunate financially in life, which is something I neither boast about nor attempt to hide. There is no reason to boast, because it was largely not my own doing but rather that of my family. I am simply the beneficiary of their good fortune. It has allowed me to fully enjoy my passions including wine.
Please understand, however, that I also enjoy and regularly drink wines of a lesser nature than the few I have discussed on this forum. I simply felt, perhaps wrongly, that my "average" wine experiences would not be of great interest to this gathering of oenophiles. As well, I wished to share my unbridled joy at discovering the sensory pleasures of the 1990 J.L. Chave Hermitage.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I hope that in the future I am better able to commingle with this fine group.
As at least a few of you, perhaps tongue in cheek, seemed to enjoy my inclusion of Walt Whitman in my last post, I leave you with this from Mssr. Whitman:
Have we not stood here like trees in the ground long enough?
Have we not grovell’d here long enough, eating and drinking like mere brutes?
Have we not darken’d and dazed ourselves with books long enough?
Sail forth! Steer for the deep waters only!
Reckless, O soul, exploring, I with thee, and thou with me;
For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared to go,
And we will risk the ship, ourselves and all.
O my brave soul!
O farther, farther sail!
O daring joy, but safe! Are they not all the seas of God?
O farther, farther, farther sail!
quote:Originally posted by max:Nice! Ridge does some great things regardless of the grape varietal.quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1997 Ridge Merlot- truly one of the best merlot I have ever tasted. Just an incredible bottle.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by max:Nice! Ridge does some great things regardless of the grape varietal.quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1997 Ridge Merlot- truly one of the best merlot I have ever tasted. Just an incredible bottle.
Great stuff, TPE. Was this MB fruit?
And +1...can't recall a single bad bottle from Ridge.
quote:Originally posted by JDWest:quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by JDWest:
2009 I sodi di s. Niccolo
what did you think JDW?
Loved it. Gave it a 2 hr decant and it was ready to go. We drank it on the cooler side and let it warm up in the glass. The nose was incredible. One of those wines you just want to inhale all night.
Great dark fruit, tobacco, cocao, cedar, earthiness, well integrated tannins, good acidity. Fine finish.
Glad I have a couple more 09's.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- 2010 Stolpman Roussanne L'Avion
After a few vintages of this one, it has to be one of the better domestic expressions of this varietal. Damn good stuff.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by emporanium:
I apologize if my posts here gave the impression that I was exaggerating or boasting. That was certainly not my intention. The comparisons to the notorious Wine & Food Expert, however, are a little unfair. I have read the posts from the Wine & Food Expert in the past and they are, shall we say, rather fantastical in nature. I looked back at my posts to date (which are admittedly few) and I believe that I have only stated two wines that I have consumed, which I hope is far too limited a sampling for anyone to judge either my sincerity or my wine budget.
I admit that I sometimes have expensive tastes, but I also enjoy many budget-conscious wines. Granted, since I have almost exclusively enjoyed California Cabernet in the past, the cost of the average bottle is likely higher than if I were living, say, in Oregon or Washington state and drinking local fare.
I have been very fortunate financially in life, which is something I neither boast about nor attempt to hide. There is no reason to boast, because it was largely not my own doing but rather that of my family. I am simply the beneficiary of their good fortune. It has allowed me to fully enjoy my passions including wine.
Please understand, however, that I also enjoy and regularly drink wines of a lesser nature than the few I have discussed on this forum. I simply felt, perhaps wrongly, that my "average" wine experiences would not be of great interest to this gathering of oenophiles. As well, I wished to share my unbridled joy at discovering the sensory pleasures of the 1990 J.L. Chave Hermitage.
Thank you for your time and consideration and I hope that in the future I am better able to commingle with this fine group.
As at least a few of you, perhaps tongue in cheek, seemed to enjoy my inclusion of Walt Whitman in my last post, I leave you with this from Mssr. Whitman:
Have we not stood here like trees in the ground long enough?
Have we not grovell’d here long enough, eating and drinking like mere brutes?
Have we not darken’d and dazed ourselves with books long enough?
Sail forth! Steer for the deep waters only!
Reckless, O soul, exploring, I with thee, and thou with me;
For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared to go,
And we will risk the ship, ourselves and all.
O my brave soul!
O farther, farther sail!
O daring joy, but safe! Are they not all the seas of God?
O farther, farther, farther sail!
I don't know if you're sincere or a troll, although I'd like to believe you're for real. Your sig say "I like wine." The jury's still out on that point, but one thing's for sure: you like words. Lots of 'em.![]()
quote:Originally posted by vinodude:
In preparation of my first switchback delivery in a a few years, I popped a 2000 cab.
Very nice typical foley profile and could go for years still. Might of popped a bit too soon. Still one of the best 2000 napa cabs for me. Still holding a single 2000 foley claret, that might not make the end of the year.
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
2014 Sandler Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot
2013 Ermisch Pinot Noir Erendira's Rise
2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre
2015 Little Wings Syrah
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
2014 Sandler Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot
2013 Ermisch Pinot Noir Erendira's Rise
2010 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre
2015 Little Wings Syrah
Great stuff! How's the Little Wings showing? What an awesome project![]()
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Really interested in you hss thoughts? Haven't touched any yet.
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Really interested in you hss thoughts? Haven't touched any yet.
Last 2001 that I had except for a liter of Sunspot. This was absolutely terrific. It might still get better but it was just great to me. At least a 97.
quote:Originally posted by max:Longboarder, how did this one show?quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
1990 Il Poggione Riserva
quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Really interested in you hss thoughts? Haven't touched any yet.
Last 2001 that I had except for a liter of Sunspot. This was absolutely terrific. It might still get better but it was just great to me. At least a 97.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
1982 Mouton Rothschild- in its sweet spot, magnificent, 97
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
1982 Mouton Rothschild- in its sweet spot, magnificent, 97
I have 2 in the cellar. Methinks it's time to open one. Thanks for the heads up.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Really interested in you hss thoughts? Haven't touched any yet.
Last 2001 that I had except for a liter of Sunspot. This was absolutely terrific. It might still get better but it was just great to me. At least a 97.
How do you think the HSS compares to Sunspot?
quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:quote:Originally posted by vinodude:quote:Originally posted by Shaferguy91:
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select
2013 Kongsgaard Chardonnay
Really interested in you hss thoughts? Haven't touched any yet.
Last 2001 that I had except for a liter of Sunspot. This was absolutely terrific. It might still get better but it was just great to me. At least a 97.
Thoughts on decant time? Thinking of doing a hss vs qc battle in the future. Thinking 01 hss vs. 03 qc at a dinner in las vegas.
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
2001 Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc - the clear winner
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
2007 Stefania
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
2007 Stefania
Uh... could you be a little more specific? Unless P & S only produced one wine in 2007, in which case I offer my apologies.![]()
PH
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Over the past week:
NV Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
2015 Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain
2002 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
2015 Turley The White Coat
2016 Inman Family Pinot Noir
2014 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill
2011 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
quote:Originally posted by ucladave:quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
Over the past week:
NV Ruinart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
2015 Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain
2002 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
2015 Turley The White Coat
2016 Inman Family Pinot Noir
2014 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill
2011 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers
How did the Silver Oak show? I have a few bottles of this one
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1995 Domaine Michel Gros Clos Reas Vosne-Romanée
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
2012 Dominio di Bibei Lalama
quote:Originally posted by futronic:quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:
2012 Dominio di Bibei Lalama
How's the Lalama coming along? Haven't opened one in a while.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
With VinT
2012 Domaine Dujac Bourgogne Blanc
2006 Louis Jadot Morgon Côte du Py
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
With VinT
2012 Domaine Dujac Bourgogne Blanc
2006 Louis Jadot Morgon Côte du Py
Lovely.
quote:Originally posted by spo:
2015 Owen Roe Ex Umbris
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
With VinT
2012 Domaine Dujac Bourgogne Blanc
2006 Louis Jadot Morgon Côte du Py
Lovely.
I was thinking that you should have been there.
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
I'm not a huge Silver Oak fan, but I thought this was very nice. This was brought to dinner by a friend and it was nice to try a bottle with 15 years on it. I was 90 on it, but everyone else at the table liked it a bit more than I did.
quote:Originally posted by bomba503:
2012 Carte Blanche (Nicholas Allen wines) cabernet
I've seen these around a few LWS lately under $100 ($125 release) and wanted to try one at the wine bar with my Friday guys -we started a night early as no one had to work today. I've had prior vintages with another friend whose been on the list for years but have never seen it at retail prior. It looks like they might be clearing some back inventory.
Keep your eyes open for it particularly if you see well under $100 at some point. It's a beautifully crafted wine by Luc Morlet with great complexity and firm tannins suitable for aging. Still in its youth it should be stunning after another 5 to 10 years of cellaring.
quote:Originally posted by Azwiese:quote:Originally posted by spo:
2015 Owen Roe Ex Umbris
I’ve always dug this wine. Super solid for the price.
And stop drinking wine without us. We need a Spo sighting to make sure all is right in this world.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
2010 Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Yes. We needed another person with whom we could split the bread soaked in pig blood.
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Yes. We needed another person with whom we could split the bread soaked in pig blood.
Intrigued. Please elaborate....
quote:Originally posted by steve8:quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Yes. We needed another person with whom we could split the bread soaked in pig blood.
Intrigued. Please elaborate....
Boudin?
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by steve8:quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Yes. We needed another person with whom we could split the bread soaked in pig blood.
Intrigued. Please elaborate....
Boudin?
La Palette's house made black pudding... so yes, basically boudin Noir. But La Palette's dish is quite grainy, since they use their own grainy bread as the base.
quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
Cleaning out eavestroughs in -9C weather is no fun, but drinking good wine is:
2009 Terredora Fiano di Avellino Campore
2007 Saint Damien Gigondas Les Souteyrades
2007 Les Pallières Les Racines Gigondas
2005 Parent Pommard Les Chanlins
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
Last night at a non-WS friend's home
NV Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé - a terrific value with crisp, tart strawberry and leesy richness
1988 Cos D'Estournal - hardly any bricking, great legs, vibrant acidity, lively fruit, with prominent green tobacco leaf
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
1988 Cos D'Estournal - hardly any bricking, great legs, vibrant acidity, lively fruit, with prominent green tobacco leaf
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
2005 Delas Freres, Cote-Rotie, Seigneur de Maugiron
Best bottle of this yet. It was really singing after about an hour in the decanter.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
Last night at Market in Del Mar:
- 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Stunning, as expected. This is one of my all-time favorites.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
Last night at Market in Del Mar:
- 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Stunning, as expected. This is one of my all-time favorites.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
Last night at Market in Del Mar:
- 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Stunning, as expected. This is one of my all-time favorites.
quote:Originally posted by Machine:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
Last night at Market in Del Mar:
- 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Stunning, as expected. This is one of my all-time favorites.
How is it showing? Haven't had since about 2007 and it was big but Bordeaux-like back then (only opened because cork was raised when delivered, but it ended up being entirely sound). I think I have 4 left, is it worth opening one to test it out?
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
With KL, Mike K, Chris S, and Dave S:
1978 ? Gran Riserva Cosecha
1992 Colgin Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon
1994 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz
1999 Delas La Landonne Cote Rotie
2004 SQN Ode to E Syrah
2007 The Treat Cabernet Sauvignon
quote:2013 Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Carusu
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
With KL, Mike K, Chris S, and Dave S:
1978 Castillo Ygay Gran Riserva Cosecha
1992 Colgin Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon
1994 Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz
1999 Delas La Landonne Cote Rotie
2004 SQN Ode to E Syrah
2007 The Treat Cabernet Sauvignon
Well done, gents! Any standouts?
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:quote:2013 Terrazze dell'Etna Etna Carusu
I tried this as well and was not impressed for the $. Definitely in the style i enjoy but was lacking anything extra
quote:Originally posted by FL Wino:
2004 Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard
1986 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
quote:Originally posted by FL Wino:
1986 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
Curious as well.quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by FL Wino:
1986 Chateau Cos d'Estournel
A vintage of Bordeaux that has taken decades to reach peak in general. How was your bottle drinking?
quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1982 Dunn Howell Mountain. Cannot believe how fresh and vibrant this was. Could go another 10-15 years easily. Simply stunning tonight.
quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1982 Dunn Howell Mountain. Cannot believe how fresh and vibrant this was. Could go another 10-15 years easily. Simply stunning tonight.
quote:Originally posted by bomba503:quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1982 Dunn Howell Mountain. Cannot believe how fresh and vibrant this was. Could go another 10-15 years easily. Simply stunning tonight.
Good to hear. I've got an 83 Dunn Napa that I have low expectations on. Maybe there is hope?
quote:Originally posted by steve8:
2015 Antinori (Guado Al Tasso), Bolgheri, Il Bruciato
Very well made wine in a strong vintage make this an excellent QPR at CDN$23.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1982 Dunn Howell Mountain. Cannot believe how fresh and vibrant this was. Could go another 10-15 years easily. Simply stunning tonight.
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quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by bomba503:quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1982 Dunn Howell Mountain. Cannot believe how fresh and vibrant this was. Could go another 10-15 years easily. Simply stunning tonight.
Good to hear. I've got an 83 Dunn Napa that I have low expectations on. Maybe there is hope?
I dont know about the Napa, but i've had two stunning bottles of the '83 HM, and one that was godawful. If it was well stored, no seepage etc i'd be inclined to raise your expectations a touch.