2007 Ramey Syrah- solid, but a mere shadow of the winery's Chardonnays
2006 Fattoria del Cerro, Vino Nobile de Montepulciano, Riserva
Laurent-Perrier Brut Rose NV
2008 La Spinetta Pin Monferrarto Rosso
2008 La Spinetta Pin Monferrarto Rosso
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
I had what he had. Notes imbedded.quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
Last night with Mangiare et al.
1996 Bollinger Grand Annee - Bollinger was like a lead weight, amazingly heavy but wonderful. Still youthful with good fruit, but very much a food wine.
1985 Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut L'Oenothèque Champagne Charlie - the Charlie wasn't as fresh as a few years ago but still youthful and evolved amazingly. The half hour of fresh ground espresso it went through about an hour in was amazing.
1993 Dom - Quite dark and at the end of maturity before it starts to sink into old age.
1990 Beaucastel white CdP - Wonderful once it warmed up. Nuts and marzipan.
2004 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos - Remind me to buy this. Went with everything and just got better over the hour it was in my glass.
2003 Gravner Breg Anfora - Heavy spruce on the nose, this right at the beginning reminded me more of heavily cascade hopped IPA. It settled down a little though. Very interesting and good but obviously very different.
1982 Gruaud Larose - Close to my WOTN (Though also benefited from a non fatigued palate). You would say it was late 90's at the oldest.
1986 La Conseillante - Superb nose.
1999 Costanti Brunello di Montalcino mag - Kept getting better through the night.
87 Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow - Spun sugar and caramel
1991 Mondavi Reserve - starting to lose focus. Good
1992 Dominus - see above
1998 Giacomo Conterno Cascia Francia - Everyone needs some type of wine that they don't like. This is mine. Very much more mature than the date would suggest it was all violet, rose and tar. Gives me a headache like old lady perfume.
1996 Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala - Better than above but still not my personal cup of tea.
1997 Chave Hermitage - My palate was tired but boy this was good.
1998 Jaboulet Hermitage - See above but better.
1994 Dominus mag - Tired palate. This was young/mature Cali. Good. Can't remember much else.
2006 SQN Raven Syrah - Blueberry syrup and vanilla never tasted so good. Like ratatouille in a Michelin 3 star, something that is almost garbage from many people is brought to a higher existence. It was too big and over the top and extracted like so much plonk out there but done so well it was magnificent.
1983 Chateau Gilette - Always less mature than the vintage would suggest as it isn't released for years this was great. Candied orange peel and spun sugar.
1977 Fonseca - Christmas in a glass sitting next to your alcoholic uncle. Cloves and other Christmas spices, dark sugar, fruit and very very boozy (from the second it was opened until it was consumed 28 hours later). A little thin and I was disappointed with it (I could be, it was my bottle!).
A little late responding. Great night with too too much food. I'd have to agree with Rob for the most part other than enjoying the 1998 Conterno Barolo.
One thing I noticed at this dinner and for the past year or so is my personal diversion from older Cali cabs. For the most part, I've always enjoyed them from the 70's, 80's , and 90's but they just don't have the stuff (FOR ME)that I enjoy in a mature wine. I realize this is a huge generalization but when tasting head to head with mature French and Italian wines, I know where my preferences lie. It was especially obvious to me at this dinner.
That being said, I have quite a few in my cellar that need to be drunk eventually.
Lots of fun and looking forward to next year if my arteries permit.
Dinner last night with Miami Atty, his wife and our dogs:
Mumm NV
2007 Camille Giroud Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains
1997 Pio Cesare Barolo
Nice night.
Mumm NV
2007 Camille Giroud Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains
1997 Pio Cesare Barolo
Nice night.
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
1998 Giacomo Conterno Cascia Francia - Everyone needs some type of wine that they don't like. This is mine.
The Woody Allen of wine?
quote:Originally posted by steve8:quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
1998 Giacomo Conterno Cascia Francia - Everyone needs some type of wine that they don't like. This is mine.
The Woody Allen of wine?
I've come to the realization that I don't usually like middle aged and older Barolo. I am really sensitive to the old rose petal/potpourri thing and it gives me a massive headache. The tar only adds to it. I'm fine with tar in other wines but the overwhelming floral top end with the heavy tar bottom end gives me a rough time.
It will end up saving me money though so I'm not complaining.
2004 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio
2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast - First look at 2012 PN for me and this was really excellent but will be even better in 2-3 years. Paired roasted chicken breasts with fingerling potatoes and baby carrots.
Over the last couple of nights:
2007 Inman Family Pinot Noir Olivet Grange Vineyard - very Oregon like and in a good place right now.
2008 Maysara Winery Pinot Noir Jamsheed - somewhat simple, but a decent qpr and nice match with some grilled chicken breasts.
2007 Inman Family Pinot Noir Olivet Grange Vineyard - very Oregon like and in a good place right now.
2008 Maysara Winery Pinot Noir Jamsheed - somewhat simple, but a decent qpr and nice match with some grilled chicken breasts.
2010 Zonin Rose
2011 Murphy-Goode Homefront Red
2011 Jekel Chard
2010 Fess Parker Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
2011 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett
2011 Murphy-Goode Homefront Red
2011 Jekel Chard
2010 Fess Parker Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
2011 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
2007 Ramey Syrah- solid, but a mere shadow of the winery's Chardonnays
I agree. Interestingly, at their tasting room a couple of weeks ago I liked the syrah better than the claret or the (regular) cab. The Pedregal was outstanding, as it should be at the price.
At lunch today in NYC, 2011 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo. Very nice with lobster and green pea risotto.
quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
At lunch today in NYC, 2011 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo. Very nice with lobster and green pea risotto.
Longboarder . . . where did you go for that risotto? Sounds like a great lunch entree
2011 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay: excellent
2009 Morgon Pinot Noir SLH CA - pretty nose, better on Day 2.
'06 Behrens & Hitchcock Fat Boy - merlot dominated blend. Nice dark smokey fruit with a bit of grip.
1989 Beaucastel- loads of fruit with years of life ahead.
'01 Lalande Borie
2004 af gros vosne romanee
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
2004 af gros vosne romanee
under duress?
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
2004 af gros vosne romanee
under duress?
needed to drive ;-)
1991 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
At lunch today in NYC, 2011 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo. Very nice with lobster and green pea risotto.
Longboarder . . . where did you go for that risotto? Sounds like a great lunch entree
Il Gattopardo on W. 53rd between 5th and 6th.
quote:Originally posted by shavez:
1991 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill
How did it show?
Over the past week plus:
2010 Barnard Griffin Syrah Reserve
2009 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2012 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap
2009 Barnard Griffin Merlot Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
2010 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Montueil la Levade
NV Tenuta Santomè Prosecco Brut
The CdP was clearly the best, although it was still way early for it. I decided to crack one open just to see what it was like now.
2010 Barnard Griffin Syrah Reserve
2009 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2012 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap
2009 Barnard Griffin Merlot Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
2010 Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes Montueil la Levade
NV Tenuta Santomè Prosecco Brut
The CdP was clearly the best, although it was still way early for it. I decided to crack one open just to see what it was like now.
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:quote:Originally posted by shavez:
1991 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill
How did it show?
Stunningly. This was a pristine bottle, and we loved it. It did a great impression of a 2nd Growth Bordeaux from a good vintage.
2008 Marc Tempé Pinot Blanc Zellenberg
Excellent showing last night and yet another reminder that I need more wines from Alsace in my cellar. Paired really well with pizza we made last night topped with mild Italian sausage and roasted butternut squash.
Excellent showing last night and yet another reminder that I need more wines from Alsace in my cellar. Paired really well with pizza we made last night topped with mild Italian sausage and roasted butternut squash.
Slow week but had a couple last night.
2002 Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard La Boudriotte Montrachet
1996 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg
2002 Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard La Boudriotte Montrachet
1996 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Slow week but had a couple last night.
2002 Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard La Boudriotte Montrachet
1996 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg
How did the Grivot show? I love his Beaux Monts. I have not had the pleasure of the Richebourg.
2006 Bird in Hand Merlot.
quote:Originally posted by Danyull:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Slow week but had a couple last night.
2002 Domaine Jean Noel Gagnard La Boudriotte Montrachet
1996 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg
How did the Grivot show? I love his Beaux Monts. I have not had the pleasure of the Richebourg.
It was very nice and enjoyable. I thought the finish fell a little short, but as I said, very nice indeed.
2000 Le Vieux Donjon CdP- good, but unremarkable, typical Donjon. Well below average for the vintage
Sipping a glass of 2011 Josmeyer Pinot Auxerrois H while we figure out where to go for dinner tonight.
Currently drinking:
08 Freeman Ryo-fu Chard
On vacation in Maui:
NV Canard-Duchene Cuvee Leonie Brut Champs
NV Charles Orban Blanc de Noir Brut Champs
11 Sandler Chard SLH
11 Duckhorn Sauv Blanc
09 Eric Kent Chard SC
11 Pride Chard SC
08 Freeman Ryo-fu Chard
On vacation in Maui:
NV Canard-Duchene Cuvee Leonie Brut Champs
NV Charles Orban Blanc de Noir Brut Champs
11 Sandler Chard SLH
11 Duckhorn Sauv Blanc
09 Eric Kent Chard SC
11 Pride Chard SC
1997 Chapoutier La Mordoree
2001 Petrolo Galatrona
2001 Petrolo Galatrona
2003 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore
quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
1997 Chapoutier La Mordoree
2001 Petrolo Galatrona
Thoughts on these, particularly the Chapoutier?
Tonight:
1989 Ch Oliver, Leognan, excellent, maturing nicely but still good fruit
1990 Pauillac (didn't catch the name) again excellent
1999 Malescot St. Exupery. Clearly the youngest of the 3 and just entering it's good drinking window, excellent
2003 La Tour Blanche - outstanding, great now and will improve with time.
1989 Ch Oliver, Leognan, excellent, maturing nicely but still good fruit
1990 Pauillac (didn't catch the name) again excellent
1999 Malescot St. Exupery. Clearly the youngest of the 3 and just entering it's good drinking window, excellent
2003 La Tour Blanche - outstanding, great now and will improve with time.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
2003 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Was going to ask how you liked this but then saw your CT note - well done. I have one of these but have no idea what to pair with. Or should it be drunk on its own, before or after a meal?