For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
1985 Heitz Bella Oaks
2003 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard
quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
1985 Heitz Bella Oaks
2003 Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard
So just you and M then. Not much of a "gathering"!!


quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Haven't had it for a while but needs a long decant and is best served at cellar temp, IMHO!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Happy to!
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Haven't had it for a while but needs a long decant and is best served at cellar temp, IMHO!
bmam, my friend, I will do as you suggest! "Long" meaning what, by the way. Come on down and partake!
quote:Originally posted by haggis:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Haven't had it for a while but needs a long decant and is best served at cellar temp, IMHO!
bmam, my friend, I will do as you suggest! "Long" meaning what, by the way. Come on down and partake!
I expect that G-man has more experience than me with this wine so hopefully he will chime in. But for my part, at least 4 hours in an open decanter, though I tend to decant ports in the morning and if I can, taste them every few hours to see how they are doing. When they hit the sweet spot, I cover the decanter with plastic wrap. And I put the decanter in the fridge an hour before drinking.
As for joining you, I'd love to but mrs bman is busy with Christmas preparations!
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by haggis:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Haven't had it for a while but needs a long decant and is best served at cellar temp, IMHO!
bmam, my friend, I will do as you suggest! "Long" meaning what, by the way. Come on down and partake!
I expect that G-man has more experience than me with this wine so hopefully he will chime in. But for my part, at least 4 hours in an open decanter, though I tend to decant ports in the morning and if I can, taste them every few hours to see how they are doing. When they hit the sweet spot, I cover the decanter with plastic wrap. And I put the decanter in the fridge an hour before drinking.
As for joining you, I'd love to but mrs bman is busy with Christmas preparations!
ya i agree with the same, especially since it's the 77' vintage. bottle variation is a pain.
quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by haggis:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by haggis:
For our holiday gathering this weekend:
1977 Fonseca
Impressions, please.
Haven't had it for a while but needs a long decant and is best served at cellar temp, IMHO!
bmam, my friend, I will do as you suggest! "Long" meaning what, by the way. Come on down and partake!
I expect that G-man has more experience than me with this wine so hopefully he will chime in. But for my part, at least 4 hours in an open decanter, though I tend to decant ports in the morning and if I can, taste them every few hours to see how they are doing. When they hit the sweet spot, I cover the decanter with plastic wrap. And I put the decanter in the fridge an hour before drinking.
As for joining you, I'd love to but mrs bman is busy with Christmas preparations!
ya i agree with the same, especially since it's the 77' vintage. bottle variation is a pain.
Thank you both!
- (2) 1995 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Fingers crossed for these at X-mas dinner, as the last few bottles I've tried have been spectacular. A bonus, as I get to hear my Dad make comparisons to his revered Bogle Petite Sirah.
Fingers crossed for these at X-mas dinner, as the last few bottles I've tried have been spectacular. A bonus, as I get to hear my Dad make comparisons to his revered Bogle Petite Sirah.
quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- (2) 1995 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Fingers crossed for these at X-mas dinner, as the last few bottles I've tried have been spectacular. A bonus, as I get to hear my Dad make comparisons to his revered Bogle Petite Sirah.
Apparently your father in law has better taste than your dad! Hope these show well
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:quote:Originally posted by Shane T.:
- (2) 1995 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve
Fingers crossed for these at X-mas dinner, as the last few bottles I've tried have been spectacular. A bonus, as I get to hear my Dad make comparisons to his revered Bogle Petite Sirah.
Apparently your father in law has better taste than your dad! Hope these show well
I think it's my Dad's requirement to give me shit about everything. IE, his version of family "bonding." Wouldn't have it any other way.

Been standing for a week now.
Vadin-Plateau Renaissance Premier Cru Extra Brut
Collard-Picard Cuvee Prestige
1970 Simi Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 Johnson Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Selection 67
1990 Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Auslese
2005 Kracher Chardonnay Trockenbeeren Auslese
Vadin-Plateau Renaissance Premier Cru Extra Brut
Collard-Picard Cuvee Prestige
1970 Simi Alexander Cabernet Sauvignon
1990 Johnson Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard Selection 67
1990 Schloss Schonborn Hattenheimer Pfaffenberg Auslese
2005 Kracher Chardonnay Trockenbeeren Auslese
quote:Originally posted by max:
Been standing for a week now.
[snip]
Your feet must hurt
quote:Originally posted by haggis:quote:Originally posted by max:
Been standing for a week now.
[snip]
Your feet must hurt

1955 Cockburn
1964 Lafite
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?

1978 Mondavi Reserve (magnum).
quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1978 Mondavi Reserve (magnum).

quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1978 Mondavi Reserve (magnum).
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quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
My experience as well.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
My experience as well.
Once only, DOA. Hope yours shows some life.
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
My experience as well.
Once only, DOA. Hope yours shows some life.
Darn, that is a heck of a bad run for sure.
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
That was my epiphany wine back in the mid 1970s.
Yea I've got a backup bottle in tow for sure
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
Yea I've got a backup bottle in tow for sure
Too bad you didn't get yours from Acker. I would predict it would be drinking like it was a 1990s Bordeaux.

quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
Yea I've got a backup bottle in tow for sure
Too bad you didn't get yours from Acker. I would predict it would be drinking like it was a 1990s Bordeaux.![]()
90s cali you mean.
sides, if i wanted any more 90s cali dressed up as fake wines, i'd just hit up your cellar =)
quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
Too bad you didn't get yours from Acker. I would predict it would be drinking like it was a 1990s Bordeaux.![]()
90s cali you mean.
sides, if i wanted any more 90s cali dressed up as fake wines, i'd just hit up your cellar =)
- 1982 Château Gruaud Larose
For the wife's B-day. I'm sure there will be some others in the mix.
For the wife's B-day. I'm sure there will be some others in the mix.
‘93 E. Guigal La Mouline
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
‘93 E. Guigal La Mouline
Nice!
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
My experience as well.
Once only, DOA. Hope yours shows some life.
Darn, that is a heck of a bad run for sure.
drinking surprisingly well.
Iron shavings, hints of dried blood when initially opened. After some time in the glass, it opened up with some cranberry fruit, dried earth.
On the palate was notes of red berries backed with some sweet tea, that they forgot to add the sugar, notes.
This acutally held up for a good majority of the dinner.
definitely pleasant to drink.
I agree with g-man’s notes. Thanks for bringing it!
quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1964 Lafite
Nice! From Acker Auction?![]()
Nope. Private cellar pick up about ten years ago
Even better!
Sadly, I've had this wine twice and it was DOA.
My experience as well.
Once only, DOA. Hope yours shows some life.
Darn, that is a heck of a bad run for sure.
drinking surprisingly well.
Iron shavings, hints of dried blood when initially opened. After some time in the glass, it opened up with some cranberry fruit, dried earth.
On the palate was notes of red berries backed with some sweet tea, that they forgot to add the sugar, notes.
This acutally held up for a good majority of the dinner.
definitely pleasant to drink.
Pleased to read...
I have a 1963 Latour last fall that was ok. It was past prime but was interesting drinking for about an hour before it came apart.
Again, sometimes, it is the bottle that counts and not always the vintage.
Again, sometimes, it is the bottle that counts and not always the vintage.
Side-by-side of '82 & '86 Gruaud Larose for next week. Happy B-day, Mrs. T.
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