What are you standing?

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Originally posted by VinT:

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Originally posted by bman:

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Originally posted by VinT:
2005 Don Melchor Cab

Had a bottle of the 2006 a week ago. Showed well enough, but not as well as I hoped, given the cost and hype. I may start drinking them younger.

Good to know, thanks. Will be popping this tomorrow with grilled filet mignon and will report back.

Thanks! I've had older bottles that showed as expected so hoping the last one was a one-off.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by Gkapoor:

Gents, last night was the most disappointing vino experience ever!

Fkn Burgundy...

PH

It's true. I've had more disappointments from Burgundy than any other region except Italy, but when Burgundy hits its highs, it can be spectacular.

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by Gkapoor:

Gents, last night was the most disappointing vino experience ever!

Fkn Burgundy...

PH

It's true. I've had more disappointments from Burgundy than any other region except Italy, but when Burgundy hits its highs, it can be spectacular.

No doubt why it's known as the heartbreak grape.....

How far in advance of drinking do you guys generally stand? 1-2 days?

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Originally posted by ElToro:
How far in advance of drinking do you guys generally stand? 1-2 days?

if it's been stored in the cellar for a little bit

yes, 1-2 days

if it was shipped over for a tasting

as long as i can

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Originally posted by ElToro:
How far in advance of drinking do you guys generally stand? 1-2 days?

If it's an old rare wine, at least a week. Otherwise a day or two is probably fine.

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Originally posted by ElToro:
How far in advance of drinking do you guys generally stand? 1-2 days?

I try to stand ports or other heavily sedimented wines at least a week, even if they've been sleeping in the cellar. Why not?

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Originally posted by ElToro:
How far in advance of drinking do you guys generally stand? 1-2 days?

Aim for a week or two for older when the opportunity is there. Some longer so they are ready to go on demand. Some less due to less available time. So the answer Regis is d) It varies.

Thanks - I'm gearing up for Easter Sunday (I'm Greek Orthodox) and looking to pop ~6 bottles of good stuff. The oldest bottle i'm going to open is a 2004 Janasse CdP Vieilles Vignes.

Gonna' do a 2001 Brunello horizontal this weekend. At about 15 years from being picked, I expect them to show well. Still working out details, but it will surely include my favorites: Fuligni, Pacenti, Valdicava, Lisini, etc., probably ending up with somewhere between 8-12 different wines. Any and all words of wisdom would be most welcome.

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Originally posted by stickman:
Gonna' do a 2001 Brunello horizontal this weekend. At about 15 years from being picked, I expect them to show well. Still working out details, but it will surely include my favorites: Fuligni, Pacenti, Valdicava, Lisini, etc., probably ending up with somewhere between 8-12 different wines. Any and all words of wisdom would be most welcome.

I'm looking forward to your notes/impressions. I had the Pacenti earlier this year, and I think it was the best showing so far since release.

So here's the lineup for Sunday (and there will be a little infanticide):
2014 Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose (1.5L - opening act)
2004 Janasse Cdp VV
2004 La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva
2008 Galardi Terra di Lavoro
2010 Le Ragnaie BdM (seems a BdM normale that's drinking well now)
2012 Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah

1998 Delas La Landonne

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Originally posted by ElToro:
So here's the lineup for Sunday (and there will be a little infanticide):
2014 Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose (1.5L - opening act)
2004 Janasse Cdp VV
2004 La Rioja Alta 904 Gran Reserva
2008 Galardi Terra di Lavoro
2010 Le Ragnaie BdM (seems a BdM normale that's drinking well now)
2012 Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah

Can the Nuts and Bolts be ready? If so, please let us know!

I'm guessing it will just be powerful and primary but nonetheless appeal to one's hedonistic side, no doubt.

1991 Jordan Cab Alexander Valley

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Originally posted by VinT:
1991 Jordan Cab Alexander Valley

Very nice.

So the 2012 Nuts and Bolts is at the tip of its drinking window and while the flavors are big, it's very balanced. I drank half yesterday and am finishing the other have now. The nose is incredible, like sticking your nose in a chocolate raspberry sauce. It's weighty in the mouth and the alcohol is slightly present it's delicious with a focused beam of black fruits and has a nice chocolate/mocha note on the finish 20 second finish. Really a fun drink. Bring on the red meat!

1996 Jadot Clos Vougeot

1996 Domaine des Perdrix Echezeaux

1993 Louis Latour Corton-Grancey
1993 Louis Latour Corton Domaine Latour

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Originally posted by stickman:
Gonna' do a 2001 Brunello horizontal this weekend...

Done, and tasting notes posted. I'm happy to say that there weren't any duds - a few surprises, to be sure, but nothing that seemed like an "off" bottle (one bad cork, but the wine was absolutely fine).

1997 Guigal La Landonne
MV07 Henri Giraud Fut de Chene

1988 Dunn Napa Valley

1990 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia

1983 Château Canon
2001 Opus One

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1990 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia

Please let me know how this shows for you. I'm starting to give consideration in what to stand for our 26th wedding anniversary coming up next month. I'm feel certain I have one of these and may stand it up if it shows well for you.

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Originally posted by sunnylea57:
1990 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia

Please let me know how this shows for you. I'm starting to give consideration in what to stand for our 26th wedding anniversary coming up next month. I'm feel certain I have one of these and may stand it up if it shows well for you.

Will do, max. Next weekend.

Meeting up with the long-absent Eric White and his lovely bride this evening in Portland, OR. He made a reservation at a meat-centric spot for dinner and told me to bring something hearty, so I've got a 2010 Caymus Special Selection standing here, ready to go.

2013 Schrader LPV for birthday dinner Friday night. Time to check into one of these 13 Schrader's.

1999 Azelia Barolo, Bricco Fiasco

1996 Bollinger GA
1982 Gruaud Larose
1990 Ornellaia
1996 Clerico Ginestra

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1996 Bollinger GA
1982 Gruaud Larose
1990 Ornellaia
1996 Clerico Ginestra

With those standing I'm not so sure you will be after they are poured.

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Originally posted by mangiare:
1996 Bollinger GA
1982 Gruaud Larose
1990 Ornellaia
1996 Clerico Ginestra

Meeting up with an old buddy and his wife tonight.
should be good

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Originally posted by mangiare:
should be good

gross understatement ^

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1996 Bollinger GA
1982 Gruaud Larose
1990 Ornellaia
1996 Clerico Ginestra

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Originally posted by mangiare:
1982 Gruaud Larose

All excellent wines but the '82 Larose in particular is capable of greatness.

May your bottle show well.

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Originally posted by KSC02:
...'82 Larose in particular is capable of greatness.

May your bottle show well.

+1. I've had 3 in the past 6 (?) years and each has been special. The bottles came from a very cool cellar and all needed a few hours of air to show well.

PH

I just brought up a 2008 Stefania SCM Cab from the lower landing in my townhouse that I'll open in the next half hour or so. It's upright on the kitchen counter. Does that count?