This weekend:
2011 Bastianich Colli Orientali del Friuli Friulano – A little flat on the palate and just a touch boring overall.
2011 Weingut Niklas Kerner Alto Adige – This is more like it. Really aromatic and just delicious. This is richer on the palate compared to other Kerner’s I have had recently, but it’s still fresh and lively on the finish. Wonderful pairing with garganelli, mild italian sausage, caramelized red onion and a little dab of fresh pesto.
2009 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by on the wine:
2006 Santadi Terre Brune
How was it? I have some of the 2005. I think this is just about the best wine made on Sardinia.
The 06 Terre Brune was drinking very well last night. I had it with Filet Tartare and it paired beautifully. I had the 05 last year and it should also be in prime drinking condition.
But don't agree with your claim to being the best wine from Sardinia. I prefer the 1999 or 2002 (and even 2005) Turriga, but Terre Brune comes close.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
Board-O-
Are you actually taking a position that you are somewhat of an authority regarding Italian wines?
No, but I know a good bit about the wines of Sardinia.
since i have 6 pack of the 2011 caymus ss coming
figured i pop one to see what it like.
figured i pop one to see what it like.
quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
And did you enjoy Jaleo?
We enjoyed it a great deal. I guess on Sunday nights they cook an entire pig, and have an 'all things pig' special menu. We had dish after dish of pork fixed so many different ways.
I'm not sure if it is every Sunday or just one Sunday a month, but oh my.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Last night at Jaleo.
1990 Vega Sicilia Unico
Nice. How did your bottle show?
It was excellent, but not one of the top 5 I have enjoyed in the past.
2007 Stefania Eaglepoint Syrah -- delicious
This weekend in Toronto at La Forchetta.
2007 Sassicaia
2007 Guisto di Notri
1997 Ornellaia
The first two were from my cellar and were opened in the morning and decanted before serving. The Ornellaia was from the wine list and clearly showed me that while enjoyable young these wines go to another level with time.
I also enjoyed a 2002 Comtes that night and it was spectacular.
2007 Sassicaia
2007 Guisto di Notri
1997 Ornellaia
The first two were from my cellar and were opened in the morning and decanted before serving. The Ornellaia was from the wine list and clearly showed me that while enjoyable young these wines go to another level with time.
I also enjoyed a 2002 Comtes that night and it was spectacular.
2011 A to Z Pinot Noir - meh. A little too light and tart. Nice elegant Pinot aroma but lacking on the palate. 84.
quote:Originally posted by Uncle John:
The Ornellaia was from the wine list and clearly showed me that while enjoyable young these wines go to another level with time.
Definitely. An excellent lesson gleaned
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Uncle John:
The Ornellaia was from the wine list and clearly showed me that while enjoyable young these wines go to another level with time.
Big +1 with the '90 in its window and the '98 a few years out.
2000 Royal Tokaji Azsu 5 puttonyos with baklava. Awesome.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by Uncle John:
The Ornellaia was from the wine list and clearly showed me that while enjoyable young these wines go to another level with time.
Definitely. An excellent lesson gleaned
I will still sample many wines before they reach maturity as I enjoy the lush fruit and bold flavors of young wine. That's why I buy many bottles of wines like 2007 Sassicaia which is drinking surprisingly well for a wine that historically needs 10-15 years. FYI read the CT notes on this wine.
I also enjoyed a 2002 Comtes that night and it was spectacular
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wineismylife:
And did you enjoy Jaleo?
We enjoyed it a great deal. I guess on Sunday nights they cook an entire pig, and have an 'all things pig' special menu. We had dish after dish of pork fixed so many different ways.
I'm not sure if it is every Sunday or just one Sunday a month, but oh my.
Excellent. Jaleo is pretty high on my hit list the next time I'm forced to visit Vegas.
2009 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Occidental Ridge Vineyard - this was in a really nice place last night.
2011 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Rita's Crown
Tasty wine, with crisp apple and pear notes. Plenty of acid on the finish making you want to take another sip. Good stuff.
Just started exploring the Santa Barbara area a bit more over the last couple of months. Sandi is run by Rajat Parr, Charles Banks and winemaker Sashi Moorman. The fruit for this wine is at the highest point in the Santa Rita hills at about 500 to 1000 ft. Looking forward to seeing what the Pinots offer from Sandhi.
Tasty wine, with crisp apple and pear notes. Plenty of acid on the finish making you want to take another sip. Good stuff.
Just started exploring the Santa Barbara area a bit more over the last couple of months. Sandi is run by Rajat Parr, Charles Banks and winemaker Sashi Moorman. The fruit for this wine is at the highest point in the Santa Rita hills at about 500 to 1000 ft. Looking forward to seeing what the Pinots offer from Sandhi.
2010 Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Palmer Creek Vineyard
2009 Hall Merlot Napa Valley.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Last night at Jaleo.
Is this Jaleo the same Jaleo of Jose Andres? Pretty pedestrian and mediocre IMHO; at least here in DC. Maybe they do things differently in Vegas.
2011 Maison Bleu Viognier Notre Vie, Arthur's Vineyard, Yakima.
2007 Argiolas Korem Isola Dei Nuraghi ~ hold with potential to improve in it's class.
quote:Originally posted by vijay:
2000 Royal Tokaji Azsu 5 puttonyos with baklava. Awesome.
I hope you had some insulin handy for afterward
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
2011 Maison Bleu Viognier Notre Vie, Arthur's Vineyard, Yakima.
Impressions?
'03 alter ego
'98 talbot
'98 talbot
quote:Originally posted by vinoevelo:quote:Originally posted by billhike:
2011 Maison Bleu Viognier Notre Vie, Arthur's Vineyard, Yakima.
Impressions?
Loved it. I posted in the TN section. Damn good stuff!
2007 Lisini BdM - Opened and slow-O'ed from noon until 7pm. The best showing of this wine yet.
Tonight:
2004 W.H.Smith Maritime Vineyard Pinot
A couple of nights ago:
2006 Cayuse Bionic Frog (fabulous)
2009 Janasse Chaupin (also fabulous)
2004 W.H.Smith Maritime Vineyard Pinot
A couple of nights ago:
2006 Cayuse Bionic Frog (fabulous)
2009 Janasse Chaupin (also fabulous)
A late evening at work kept me from joining my Tuesday night group for Napa Cabs, so I'm home alone with a 2010 Jaffurs Syrah Santa Barbara County.
quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
2007 Lisini BdM - Opened and slow-O'ed from noon until 7pm. The best showing of this wine yet.
Good to hear. Just picked up a 6 pack. Thanks for the note.
From 375. 1995 Vieux Telegraphe. Absolutely everything I love in CdP. Served with grilled lamb chops and some pan fried spuds in duck fat. Mmmmmmm..... Started the evening with a 375 of Billecart Salmon Rose. Still batting 100%...........
PH
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
From 375. 1995 Vieux Telegraphe. Absolutely everything I love in CdP. Served with grilled lamb chops and some pan fried spuds in duck fat. Mmmmmmm..... Started the evening with a 375 of Billecart Salmon Rose. Still batting 100%...........
PH
LOL....Jesus, even a half bottle works? Think of all the $$ I could have saved. Does it come in a 187?
2010 Domaine Eden Pinot Noir - corked.
quote:Originally posted by marcb7:
LOL....Jesus, even a half bottle works? Think of all the $$ I could have saved. Does it come in a 187?
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
From 375. 1995 Vieux Telegraphe. Absolutely everything I love in CdP. Served with grilled lamb chops and some pan fried spuds in duck fat. Mmmmmmm..... Started the evening with a 375 of Billecart Salmon Rose. Still batting 100%...........
PH
And you blamed work for the delayed response to my email
We all have our definitions of work.
PH
PH
Sweet! Sounds like a good night, especially the duck fat spuds, and I love me some Vieux Telegraphe.quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
From 375. 1995 Vieux Telegraphe. Absolutely everything I love in CdP. Served with grilled lamb chops and some pan fried spuds in duck fat. Mmmmmmm..... Started the evening with a 375 of Billecart Salmon Rose. Still batting 100%...........
PH
NV Pierre Péters Champagne Blanc de Blancs - Always tasty
At dinner last night at Smith & Wollensky in NYC:
1995 Pontet-Canet: by the glass pour (and interestingly, they are using the Coravin to offer these higher end wines by the glass)
2003 Leonetti Cab
Both fantastic . . . a slight preference for the Leonetti but this is more in my strike zone of familiarity. Getting more and more intrigued with the fairly different taste profile as I enjoy more old-world wines
1995 Pontet-Canet: by the glass pour (and interestingly, they are using the Coravin to offer these higher end wines by the glass)
2003 Leonetti Cab
Both fantastic . . . a slight preference for the Leonetti but this is more in my strike zone of familiarity. Getting more and more intrigued with the fairly different taste profile as I enjoy more old-world wines
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:Sweet! Sounds like a good night, especially the duck fat spuds, and I love me some Vieux Telegraphe.quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
From 375. 1995 Vieux Telegraphe. Absolutely everything I love in CdP. Served with grilled lamb chops and some pan fried spuds in duck fat. Mmmmmmm..... Started the evening with a 375 of Billecart Salmon Rose. Still batting 100%...........
PH
As do I, especially the '95. Wish I had more.