October 2014: What Are You Drinking?

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by Duojet:
1993 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Bricco Rocche.

A disjointed mess. It didn't help that the server didn't properly decant; he just poured bottoms up in a decanter. Every glass poured had sediment.

Other than the poor decant, were you expecting much more from it?

I met someone from the Ceretto family earlier this year. We talked about wine and he thought that the 93 was likely past its prime. That conversation made me hopeful but prepared me for a less than stellar experience.

2010 Poeira - the nose was nothing short of spectacular

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Originally posted by Duojet:
1993 Ceretto Bricco Rocche Bricco Rocche.

A disjointed mess. It didn't help that the server didn't properly decant; he just poured bottoms up in a decanter. Every glass poured had sediment.

That bites!

2007 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuit-Saint-Georgers Les Roncieres 1er

2012 Loring RRV Pinot Noir

2013 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Dehlinger Rose of Pinot Noir

Too hot for anything else

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Originally posted by mangiare:
Getting giddy for tonight. I'm supplying the wine for my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.

1998 Krug
2006 Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 375ml
1989 Leoville Las Cases
1992 Dominus
1998 Ornellaia (back-up)

Nice line-up. Hopefully, they appreciated the effort and quality. My mother in-law would have tasted the Krug and said that it was no asti spumante.

2006 Domaine Tempier Bandol

[QUOTE]Originally posted by mangiare:
Getting giddy for tonight. I'm supplying the wine for my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.

1998 Krug - gorgeous and young. I'd love to make this my house wine. What a treat.
2006 Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 375ml
1989 Leoville Las Cases - absolutely phenomenal. I was worried as I've had some duds but it showed with more freshness and fruit than any previous bottle. Fantastic pairing with duck.
1992 Dominus - good but not the best showing based on too much brett. Unfortunately it was overpowering.

A memorable evening with great people.
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Too many great ones to count during the last two weeks here in Italy, however did come across a regional bottle in Varenna at dinner last night we really enjoyed and had never had before. 2007 La Castellina Fondazione Fojanini Valtellina Superiore - Sassella Le Barbarine - Riserva

2001 Chateau Leoville Poyferre, St. Julien
2008 WillaKenzie, Pinot Noir, Pierre Leon
2011 Jermann, Were Dreams

2007 Black Hills Estate Winery Nota Bene (Okanagan Valley, British Columbia)
2007 Fall Line Cabernet (Yakima Valley, Washington)
2010 Clos do Bois Marlstone (Alexander Valley, California)

Rick

1999 Jadot Beaune Premier Cru (unspecified)
2002 Keenan Napa Cabernet

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Originally posted by eyesintime:
Lineup for dinner with friends tomorrow night I believe will be:

NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs
NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier
2011 Fess Parker Santa Rita Hills Ashley's Vyd. Chard.
2012 Francois Chidaine Vouvray Sec Les Argiles
2000 Les Tourelles de Longueville (Mag)
2003 Mas de Boislauzon CdP Cuvee du Quet
2004 Clarendon Hills Syrah Liandra
2011 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Botanica

The sparklers were solid. I actually preferred the Gruet. The two whites were very good, with the Vouvray possibly being WOTN. If it wasn't then the Antica Terra probably was. The Les Tourelles was good+ and improved throughout the evening. The CdP was good but like many 2003s didn't have any subtlety to it. The Clarendon Hills was big and disjointed.

2012 Roberto Mazzi & Figli Sanperetto Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Bought it at the enoteca a few doors from the hotel to drink before heading out to dinner. Young, fresh, fruity. Good with a slice of prosciutto e fungi pizza.

2010 Talbott Logan Chardonnay to go with the lox and bagels to break the fast. Not a bad combo if you ask me.

NV Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé
2004 Fleur Cardinale
2005 Fleur Cardinale

The best recently.

2011 Dauvissat La Forest Chablis
2008 Etienne Sauzet Puligny Montrachet les Combettes
2000 J-L Chave Hemitage

Last night

- 2006 Cameron Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge -- ripe cherry and some funk on the nose; ripe cherry, cranberry, anise with mushroomy/earthy notes in the background, silky, long rich finish; too ripe to be Burgundy but hits all the right notes; excellent

I also started with a glass of Ricard Pastis and water, which is intense but a bit sweet for an aperitif, to my taste.

2009 Domini Veneti Verjago Valpolicella Classico Superiore

A lovely Valpolicella - dried cherry, floral notes, tobacco, spice, vibrant acidity.

See the October What's For Dinner thread for more detail on the evening.

2005 Fuligni, BdM

Drinking nicely.

2009 Patrice Chevrier Fleurie Domaine de Sermezy

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Originally posted by VinT:
2009 Patrice Chevrier Fleurie Domaine de Sermezy

How was this? My last bottle, of many, was gone a long while ago.

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Originally posted by VinCentric:

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Originally posted by VinT:
2009 Patrice Chevrier Fleurie Domaine de Sermezy

How was this? My last bottle, of many, was gone a long while ago.

Just enjoying it now. It has nice depth to it, and also a touch of that burnt rubber thing, but in a good way. I still have two more after this - waiting for your next "young n' old Beaujolais" dinner.

2010 Muga Reserva

Taittinger La Francaise NV
2008 Telmo Rodriguez Lanzaga Rioja

2009 Keplinger Red Slope

Last few nights:
2007 William Selyem Peay vineyard Pinot
2006 Numanthia Toro
2008 Stefania Crimson Clover Cabernet

All showing well...

Couple of cabs tonight with some NY strips:

2005 Ghost Block
2007 Parallel

2012 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Bourgogne Blanc. This is so tasty and from similar level of quality of a Saint-Aubin, maybe more...

2005 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau

Over the last few nights:

2012 Siduri Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard
2009 J. Rochioli Chardonnay South River Vineyard
2001 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT
1997 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

2010 Turnbull "Oakville"; stunned at how fruit forward and enjoyable this wine was. Nice to be suprised every once in a while.

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Originally posted by jda8600:
2010 Turnbull "Oakville"; stunned at how fruit forward and enjoyable this wine was. Nice to be suprised every once in a while.

I have a friend who swears by Turnbull. Can't say I've given it due attention...

12 Ch. Gaudrelle Sec Tendre Vouvray - fantastic
07 Envy Petite Sirah - Nord Vineyard - complex, spicy finish, young
09 Mazzocco Zin - Maple Vineyard - singing

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
2009 Keplinger Red Slope

I had a Keplinger Basilisk on Saturday. I love what she does with grenache. Packs a nice punch, but it is really well balanced. Hopefully I can keep my hands of a few of them for another 7-10 years, and see how they develop.

2011 Chappellet The Double C - a nice simple red blend.

2012 Hauner Hiera Salina IGT

A very good Sicilian Nero d'Avola. Perfumed berries, a little ash, great minerality and zingy acidity.

2006 Peay Vineyards Chardonnay Estate

1999 Philipponnat Clos de Goisses Brut

Was excellent with an hour in the decanter and our shellfish platter.

We will order different wines for our étouffée.

2008 2027 Cellars Falls Vineyard (Niagara). I do like Kevin's style.

Rick