1985 Tignanello
quote:1985 Tignanello
This had eluded me. How was it? Worthy of the hype?
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:1985 Tignanello
This had eluded me. How was it? Worthy of the hype?
Bro, the '85 Sassy is worth the hype.

Oops! I stand corrected.
Standing up for Saturday night. I'll let you know how it shows. Gut feeling is it may be tired.
Standing for the up-coming guys' trout-fishing trip:
2004 Alban Reva
2006 Saxum Booker
2008 Caymus SS
2011 Brys Estate cab franc
2004 Beaux Freres Vineyard pinot
1997 Penfold's Grange
2005 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar
2000 Leoville Poyferre
2002 Lascombes
2006 La Croix St. Georges Pomerol
2001 Beaucastel
2003 Pegau cuvée reservee
2004 Alban Reva
2006 Saxum Booker
2008 Caymus SS
2011 Brys Estate cab franc
2004 Beaux Freres Vineyard pinot
1997 Penfold's Grange
2005 Mitolo Shiraz Savitar
2000 Leoville Poyferre
2002 Lascombes
2006 La Croix St. Georges Pomerol
2001 Beaucastel
2003 Pegau cuvée reservee
quote:Originally posted by Redhawk:
Standing for the up-coming guys' trout-fishing trip:
1997 Penfold's Grange
2003 Pegau cuvée reservee

2004 Querce Bettina
2004 Solaia
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:
2004 Solaia
A major shift in winemaking techniques in 2004 for Solaia.
Could be very special. I hope you have many more to try over the coming years.
1983 Lafite
1989 Lafite
1989 Beaucastel

I'm excited. Hope they show well!
1989 Lafite
1989 Beaucastel

I'm excited. Hope they show well!
quote:Originally posted by theweb:
1983 Lafite
1989 Lafite
1989 Beaucastel
I'm excited. Hope they show well!
Nice! I hope they show well for you as well.
Hi everyone,
New poster to the forums. Looking very forward to an '86 Gruaud Larose tomorrow with some friends!
New poster to the forums. Looking very forward to an '86 Gruaud Larose tomorrow with some friends!
quote:Originally posted by W-MassWineGuy:
Hi everyone,
New poster to the forums. Looking very forward to an '86 Gruaud Larose tomorrow with some friends!
Welcome!
This wine has yielded a lot of discussion on these boards, along with many other '86 Bordeaux. I hope it shows well for you, and post some notes in the "Tasting Notes" section if you get a chance.
1999 Leoville Barton. For steak night.
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
I'm excited just seeing that post. May they show well.
quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Nice

quote:Originally posted by Wineplease:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Nice![]()
Very...
'61 Langoa-Barton and '83 Palmer
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Wineplease:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Nice![]()
Very...
+1

quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Celebration for Madeleine?
yes pleasequote:Originally posted by Longboarder:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Celebration for Madeleine?

quote:Originally posted by GlennK:yes pleasequote:Originally posted by Longboarder:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Celebration for Madeleine?![]()

quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:quote:Originally posted by GlennK:yes pleasequote:Originally posted by Longboarder:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:
1997 masseto
1998 masseto
1999 masseto
2001 masseto
Celebration for Madeleine?![]()
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I cannot wait till Maddie turns one month old to see what is opened.

Had been standing a 1983 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon in 3 liter format for a month now in anticipation of Latour67's 70th birthday party which was held last night at Villa Castriotti Restaurant in Memphis. This dinner wasn't necessarily focused on the wines but on the occasion and conversation held within the 20 plus family members and friends in attendance. I brought the 3L of Joseph Phelps because it was the largest format bottle I had and it just seemed to fit the number of people and festive occasion we were having.
The cork that came out of the 83 JP cab came out in two pieces without any crumbling but there were signs of running completely up the sides and to the top of the cork. No signs of seepage though. The wine was still had a great color with just a little sign of bricking on the rim. The nose was a little shy at first but was still showing signs of of brown sugar, herbs and dark, but not overipe fruit. The palate was slightly tired upon pouring but opened up after 10 to fifteen minutes in the glass. There is no mistaken this for a bordeaux because it was all California cab. I believe the large format was definitely on this wines side in this case. Certainly time to drink up since the lively fruits started fading after an hour. Good wine, great evening and absolutely stunning occasion. Blessed to be there to experience it. Ready for number 71
The cork that came out of the 83 JP cab came out in two pieces without any crumbling but there were signs of running completely up the sides and to the top of the cork. No signs of seepage though. The wine was still had a great color with just a little sign of bricking on the rim. The nose was a little shy at first but was still showing signs of of brown sugar, herbs and dark, but not overipe fruit. The palate was slightly tired upon pouring but opened up after 10 to fifteen minutes in the glass. There is no mistaken this for a bordeaux because it was all California cab. I believe the large format was definitely on this wines side in this case. Certainly time to drink up since the lively fruits started fading after an hour. Good wine, great evening and absolutely stunning occasion. Blessed to be there to experience it. Ready for number 71

quote:Originally posted by max:
Had been standing a 1983 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon in 3 liter format for a month now in anticipation of Latour67's 70th birthday party which was held last night at Villa Castriotti Restaurant in Memphis. This dinner wasn't necessarily focused on the wines but on the occasion and conversation held within the 20 plus family members and friends in attendance. I brought the 3L of Joseph Phelps because it was the largest format bottle I had and it just seemed to fit the number of people and festive occasion we were having.
The cork that came out of the 83 JP cab came out in two pieces without any crumbling but there were signs of running completely up the sides and to the top of the cork. No signs of seepage though. The wine was still had a great color with just a little sign of bricking on the rim. The nose was a little shy at first but was still showing signs of of brown sugar, herbs and dark, but not overipe fruit. The palate was slightly tired upon pouring but opened up after 10 to fifteen minutes in the glass. There is no mistaken this for a bordeaux because it was all California cab. I believe the large format was definitely on this wines side in this case. Certainly time to drink up since the lively fruits started fading after an hour. Good wine, great evening and absolutely stunning occasion. Blessed to be there to experience it. Ready for number 71![]()
max, next time you see Latour, pls pass on best wishes from mrs bman and myself. He is first class.
1982 Calon Segur
quote:Originally posted by Gsmfan:
1982 Calon Segur

Most certainly will.quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by max:
Had been standing a 1983 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon in 3 liter format for a month now in anticipation of Latour67's 70th birthday party which was held last night at Villa Castriotti Restaurant in Memphis. This dinner wasn't necessarily focused on the wines but on the occasion and conversation held within the 20 plus family members and friends in attendance. I brought the 3L of Joseph Phelps because it was the largest format bottle I had and it just seemed to fit the number of people and festive occasion we were having.
The cork that came out of the 83 JP cab came out in two pieces without any crumbling but there were signs of running completely up the sides and to the top of the cork. No signs of seepage though. The wine was still had a great color with just a little sign of bricking on the rim. The nose was a little shy at first but was still showing signs of of brown sugar, herbs and dark, but not overipe fruit. The palate was slightly tired upon pouring but opened up after 10 to fifteen minutes in the glass. There is no mistaken this for a bordeaux because it was all California cab. I believe the large format was definitely on this wines side in this case. Certainly time to drink up since the lively fruits started fading after an hour. Good wine, great evening and absolutely stunning occasion. Blessed to be there to experience it. Ready for number 71![]()
max, next time you see Latour, pls pass on best wishes from mrs bman and myself. He is first class.
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Mazel Tov to you and your son Dok!
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Nothing is warrants a celebration more than the success of our children.

quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Nothing warrants celebration more than the success of our children.!Pls pass on the best wishes...
Bravo!
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Nothing is warrants a celebration more than the success of our children.Pls pass on the best wishes of mr and mrs bman!
Brother, thanks for the text today about the wonderful news. As you know, we were also holding our breath this time last year with our oldest you shared tapas with recently.
We were looking for a reason to try the 2001 Pingus, and tonight we shall toast E.
Bravo, to you and your entire family, bro.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Congratulations to your son Dok! Hope you have a wonderful celebration.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
It was a banner day in our household, and to celebrate with our sons success, we'll be standing 1990 Dom Perignon mag, 1986 Lafite, 2001 Harlan, 2001 Masseto and a 2001 Yquem.
Special wines for very special people and achievements.
Congrats DoktaP

Thanks to all for your kind and sentimental thoughts. That's probably one of the greatest assets of this forum. It's ALWAYS been about the people and camaraderie. In most cases, the wine is just an offshoot and an excuse to share things of value and interest.
Some of the most important and resonating words given to me once was " don't be the type of person who knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing".
I value all your friendships.
Some of the most important and resonating words given to me once was " don't be the type of person who knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing".
I value all your friendships.
Congrats Dok.....I can wait till that day to me.... 

quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
Thanks to all for your kind and sentimental thoughts. That's probably one of the greatest assets of this forum. It's ALWAYS been about the people and camaraderie. In most cases, the wine is just an offshoot and an excuse to share things of value and interest.
Some of the most important and resonating words given to me once was " don't be the type of person who knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing".
I value all your friendships.
So well said. Congratulations to your son. A special bottle soon to continue the celebration.
1997 Ridge Monte Bello.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
I value all your friendships.

1995 Vieux Donjon.
1990 Guigal Hermitage
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1990 Guigal Hermitage
Nice VinT - let me know how it shows!
quote:Originally posted by billhike:
1995 Vieux Donjon.
You bringing this Tuesday?

quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by billhike:
1995 Vieux Donjon.
You bringing this Tuesday?![]()
Indeed I am!
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1990 Guigal Hermitage
Had this at my first ever offline two years ago courtesy of Indybob. It was fantastic. Hope yours shows as well!
quote:Originally posted by billhike:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1990 Guigal Hermitage
Had this at my first ever offline two years ago courtesy of Indybob. It was fantastic. Hope yours shows as well!
Thanks. I hope so too.
When will you be getting thee and thy new bride to Toronto?
Would love to some time VinT. I have not been north of the border but definitely want to make my way there before too long.
For Thursday Night:
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.
quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
For Thursday Night:
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.

Going to Mecca
quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
For Thursday Night:
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.
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Going to Mecca
...and with a vestal virgin as well.

1982 Ducru Beaucaillou
1989 Jaboulet chapelle
1989 Jaboulet chapelle
2003 Ramey Jericho Canyon Cabernet.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
For Thursday Night:
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.
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Going to Mecca
...and with a vestal virgin as well.![]()
I hate when you call me vestal ;-)
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by Gkapoor:quote:Originally posted by Longboarder:
For Thursday Night:
1955 Charles Vienot Richebourg Grand Cru
1950 Haut Brion
1954 Cune Vina Real Gran Reserva
1955 Montrose
1985 Vieue Cliquot Rose Brut Reserve (Magnum)
Plus a couple others not yet identified.
Going to be a very good week.
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Going to Mecca
...and with a vestal virgin as well.![]()
I hate when you call me vestal ;-)
I have been going to Bern's since the early 80's, and I still enjoy it a great deal when we have a virgin at the table.

For an off-line on Wednesday night.
1949 Calon Segur
1942 Vega Sicilia Unico
Others TBD.
1949 Calon Segur
1942 Vega Sicilia Unico
Others TBD.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
For an off-line on Wednesday night.
1949 Calon Segur
1942 Vega Sicilia Unico
Others TBD.
Speechless.

quote:Originally posted by Mimik:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
For an off-line on Wednesday night.
1949 Calon Segur
1942 Vega Sicilia Unico
Others TBD.
Speechless.![]()
I'm attending off-lines on Wednesday and Thursday this week. We should enjoy a few special bottles for sure if all are showing well.
1999 Archery Summit Pinot Noir Archer's Edge
1987 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - here's hoping it's not dead.
Are there detrimental effects to a cork for a stood wine that does not get drunk and ends up back in the rack?
quote:Originally posted by Jabe11:
Are there detrimental effects to a cork for a stood wine that does not get drunk and ends up back in the rack?
I'm assuming you did not stand the bottle for a decade, so no.
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....



quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....![]()
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+1 congratuations and have a verymemorable and heartfelt experience on such a special event.
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....![]()
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bman,
If you were attending rest assured, I would open something from Australia from my cellar.

quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....![]()
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bman,
If you were attending rest assured, I would open something from Australia from my cellar.![]()



Unless you own some Grange - and probably not even then - I doubt you allow anything from south of the equator to infest your cellar!


quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....![]()
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bman,
If you were attending rest assured, I would open something from Australia from my cellar.![]()
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Unless you own some Grange - and probably not even then - I doubt you allow anything from south of the equator to infest your cellar!![]()
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Grange, yes, and a few others as well.
I just hope no one stops in my house and wants to drink Zin from after 1999. That I do not have.

quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
Today I will stand up a couple of cases of wine for my Renewal of Vows one week from tomorrow.
There will be Unico's, L'Ermita's, Champagne on top of Champagnes, LaLa's, Bordeaux and many others.
I truly want there to be something everyone enjoys a great deal.
Ummm, pretty sure you've got that covered.....![]()
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bman,
If you were attending rest assured, I would open something from Australia from my cellar.![]()
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Unless you own some Grange - and probably not even then - I doubt you allow anything from south of the equator to infest your cellar!![]()
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Grange, yes, and a few others as well.
I just hope no one stops in my house and wants to drink Zin from after 1999. That I do not have.![]()
(note to self - put Dallas and Santa Fe back on the "to-visit" list......)
1999 Sebastiani Cherry Block CS
Some 2000 CdPs
1985 Ch. Batailley
2004 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
2006 SQN Raven Syrah

2006 SQN Raven Syrah

I'll be going to go grab a '77 Fonseca from the cellar to stand up tonight or tomorrow for consumption on Friday night. I'm thinking at least a 24 hour slow-ox? G-man?
1991 Mondavi Reserve Cab Sauv
1993 Dunn Howell Mountain
For consumption Friday and Saturday.
1993 Dunn Howell Mountain
For consumption Friday and Saturday.
1994 Dominus (Magnum)
quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1994 Dominus (Magnum)
You mean you aren't going to give that one the Mollydooker shake?

quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by CSM:
1994 Dominus (Magnum)
You mean you aren't going to give that one the Mollydooker shake?![]()
Considered it, but thought better of it...
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
I'll be going to go grab a '77 Fonseca from the cellar to stand up tonight or tomorrow for consumption on Friday night. I'm thinking at least a 24 hour slow-ox? G-man?
We had a 77 Niepoort at the Montreal offline last week. I double decanted it the night before, left it in the open decanter overnight, then put it back into the bottle the next morning and corked it. It was beautiful and won praise from the table.
I've been decanting port in that manner for a while now and almost always find it's the way to go. When there is port left a day or two later (yes, it happens!

a lot of good wine 

quote:Originally posted by mangiare:
a lot of good wine![]()
Enjoy.....and think of me in a boardroom with strangers chairing an advisory board meeting.

1997 Ridge Monte Bello.
PH is arriving Friday
Pondering...

Pondering...
Will be standing up my 1979 Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace for a tasting with some friends in two weeks 

1961 Brane Cantenac.
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1961 Brane Cantenac.
If your bottle is showing well, still a fabulous bottle of wine.
Good luck.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by VinT:
1961 Brane Cantenac.
If your bottle is showing well, still a fabulous bottle of wine.
Good luck.
We shall see. This will be the second of a trio, and I hope it is as good as #1.
Vin, many of the older Brane-Cantenacs were released by the winery years after bottling. I'va had bunch of them back to the 1935 vintage. All have been in great shape. I think I still have a few from the 1940s and 1950s. The 1961 is one of the longer-lived wines from that vintage in my experience.
The 61 was a birth year wine I enjoyed at Bern's a couple of years ago. Excellent bottle of wine with plenty of life left.
1989 Vietti Villero Riserva
A few, but they are being served this weekend and I'll post afterward.
1945 Sandeman
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1945 Sandeman
(looking for the green-eyed jealously graemlin .....)
quote:Originally posted by bman:quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1945 Sandeman
(looking for the green-eyed jealously graemlin .....)
+1
I found a 1995 Chateau Rayas CdP Reserve in the cellar I'm going to open with our Rob Sutherland dish on Sunday.
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
1945 Sandeman

PH
1986 Latour
1945 Calon Segur
2004 Sassicaia
1945 Calon Segur
2004 Sassicaia
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1945 Calon Segur
Good luck and let us know how she shows.
The '47 is my all-time favorite Calon Segur.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1986 Latour
1945 Calon Segur
2004 Sassicaia
Are these for the upcoming offline? Maybe I should crash the party then

Nice line-up.
quote:Originally posted by Wineplease:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1986 Latour
1945 Calon Segur
2004 Sassicaia
Are these for the upcoming offline? Maybe I should crash the party then![]()
Nice line-up.

yea seriously
I'll have to invite myself over to that one,
have 45' sandeman will travel ;-)
but looks like we have a similar theme going there tpe
86' la mission
I'll have to invite myself over to that one,
have 45' sandeman will travel ;-)
but looks like we have a similar theme going there tpe
86' la mission
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1986 Latour
I'll be very interested in your opinion on how ready this wine is and how a long a decant you'll recommend.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
1986 Latour
I'll be very interested in your opinion on how ready this wine is and how a long a decant you'll recommend.
will do buddy
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I found a 1995 Chateau Rayas CdP Reserve in the cellar I'm going to open with our Rob Sutherland dish on Sunday.
Just decanted the wine. Smells glorious.
1986 Margaux
1974 Ridge Lytton Springs.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
I found a 1995 Chateau Rayas CdP Reserve in the cellar I'm going to open with our Rob Sutherland dish on Sunday.
Just decanted the wine. Smells glorious.
Now I feel on the spot! There isn't a lot of food that would be better than that wine!
quote:Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
1974 Ridge Lytton Springs.
Wasn't that the old Lytton Springs winery with the flower bottle? How was it?
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
1986 Margaux
Well? I still have ten bottles left and it seemed pretty young to me.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
1986 Margaux
Well? I still have ten bottles left and it seemed pretty young to me.
It's still standing. Will post on how it shows.
I'd plan on a lot of time in a decanter based on the two I've had and the 1986 vintage in general.
1994 Turley Aida Petite Syrah
Probably doesn't need standing, but 2003 Delas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards.
1985 Poggio Antico BDM Riserva
1999 Leoville Barton mag
2001 Cos d'Estournel mag
1999 Leoville Barton mag
2001 Cos d'Estournel mag
quote:Originally posted by VinT:
Probably doesn't need standing, but 2003 Delas Frères Hermitage Les Bessards.
A great wine, and a true bargain in quality N. Rhone. I bought 2, drank 1, and wish I had bought a case. (I know, I know… how may times do we all say that?

quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I'd plan on a lot of time in a decanter based on the two I've had and the 1986 vintage in general.
+1
2001 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli
1995 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
1995 Lokoya Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder
1954 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1961 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1964 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Reserva Especial
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1970 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1972 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único
1973 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1994 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1994 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

1961 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1964 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Reserva Especial
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1970 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1972 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único
1973 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1994 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1994 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

quote:Originally posted by AML:
1954 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1961 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1964 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Reserva Especial
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva
1970 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1970 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1972 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único
1973 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1994 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva
1994 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
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My turn with our wine dinner crew.
Wow! That's a fantastic line up of Spanish reds. I look forward to the notes and the pairings. Are you doing tapas? Enjoy!
We enjoyed the '54 CVNE at Bern's last year and it was incredible. I hope yours shows as well. That's my birth year wine and Longboarder was kind enough to have Eric put one aside that night.
quote:Originally posted by AML:
My turn with our wine dinner crew.
Looking forward to the TNs from your dinner!
No half measures with your crew! Nicely done.
Thanks for the comments, guys. Really looking forward to tasting through this series of wines. We will also be doing two Cava, and two whites:
2000 Recaredo Cava Turo d'en Mota
2001 Recaredo Reserva Particular
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Originally I did have a tapas restaurant lined up, but it ended up falling through due to some issues with the glassware late last week. Luckily, I had some foresight and touched base with another restaurant before hand.
Will have plenty of pictures and notes up after the 8th!
2000 Recaredo Cava Turo d'en Mota
2001 Recaredo Reserva Particular
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Originally I did have a tapas restaurant lined up, but it ended up falling through due to some issues with the glassware late last week. Luckily, I had some foresight and touched base with another restaurant before hand.
Will have plenty of pictures and notes up after the 8th!
quote:Originally posted by AML:
Thanks for the comments, guys. Really looking forward to tasting through this series of wines. We will also be doing two Cava, and two whites:
2000 Recaredo Cava Turo d'en Mota
2001 Recaredo Reserva Particular
1981 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Originally I did have a tapas restaurant lined up, but it ended up falling through due to some issues with the glassware late last week. Luckily, I had some foresight and touched base with another restaurant before hand.
Will have plenty of pictures and notes up after the 8th!
I am so pumped for this!

1998 Jadot Clos de la Roche
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
1977 Taylor-Fladgate
1995 Pegau Reserve
1998 Masseto
2000 Leoville Haut-Brion
for the upcoming cabane a vin weekend
1995 Pegau Reserve
1998 Masseto
2000 Leoville Haut-Brion

quote:Originally posted by AML:
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Enjoyed this last November greatly. Paired with a roasted butternut squash tossed with penne, roasted onion, pancetta, sage and shaved Parmigiano. One of the magical pairings of the year for me. The wine was VERY good, but the pairing pushed this way over the top for our group. Just a thought!

PH
Petrolo Torrione 2009
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
1977 Taylor-Fladgate
1995 Pegau Reserve
1998 Masseto
2000 Leoville Haut-Brion
for the upcoming cabane a vin weekend
Great lineup K!
Enjoy the Cabane a Vin weekend. Just don't let Mim do the bacon Sunday morning 

quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by AML:
1991 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia
Enjoyed this last November greatly. Paired with a roasted butternut squash tossed with penne, roasted onion, pancetta, sage and shaved Parmigiano. One of the magical pairings of the year for me. The wine was VERY good, but the pairing pushed this way over the top for our group. Just a thought!![]()
PH
As it happens, I just picked up a bottle of the 2003. Guessing I should let it sleep a little longer, if not a lot longer.
1989 Cheval Blanc
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
1989 Cheval Blanc
Nice!
quote:Originally posted by W-MassWineGuy:
1998 Jadot Clos de la Roche
Fingers crossed.
Interested in the notes when you pop this one.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
1989 Cheval Blanc

1982 Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva Rioja
Not quite sure what to expect but I am hoping it will be more than decent. Crossing fingers.
Not quite sure what to expect but I am hoping it will be more than decent. Crossing fingers.
1978 Croizet-Bages
Fingers crossed...
Fingers crossed...
quote:Originally posted by VinCentric:quote:Originally posted by W-MassWineGuy:
1998 Jadot Clos de la Roche
Fingers crossed.
Interested in the notes when you pop this one.
VC - I just posted in the Tasting Notes section. It was a good wine that pulled together nicely on day two.
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
1982 Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva Rioja
Not quite sure what to expect but I am hoping it will be more than decent. Crossing fingers.
How was this DD?
2001 Mas Igneus Priorat Costers de Mas Igneus
'99 L'Ermita
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
'99 L'Ermita

1992 Dominus
1947 Calon Segur
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1947 Calon Segur
Yowza!
quote:Originally posted by Chard:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
1982 Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva Rioja
Not quite sure what to expect but I am hoping it will be more than decent. Crossing fingers.
How was this DD?
Chard,
This was drinkable but clearly over the hill (and storage wasn't ideal with a saturated cork three quarters up) if using Bordeaux as a baseline since I have no experience with Spanish wines. The nose was more interesting with a little bit of fruit and flower garden than the taste which seemed tired.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1947 Calon Segur
Yowza!
It is my favorite vintage of Calon Segur.
quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:quote:Originally posted by Chard:quote:Originally posted by DoubleD:
1982 Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva Rioja
Not quite sure what to expect but I am hoping it will be more than decent. Crossing fingers.
How was this DD?
Chard,
This was drinkable but clearly over the hill (and storage wasn't ideal with a saturated cork three quarters up) if using Bordeaux as a baseline since I have no experience with Spanish wines. The nose was more interesting with a little bit of fruit and flower garden than the taste which seemed tired.
Thanks, I have went through a few 06's as of late and they have been very nice but not a Rioja that comes across as needing (lasting) decades of cellar time.
2007 Pahlmeyer Merlot - one of the few bottles won from a fantasy football championship.
1989 Château Beychevelle
1989 Château Léoville Barton
1989 Château Léoville Barton
1989 Château Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville
I sense a west coast 1989 storm gathering.
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
I sense a west coast 1989 storm gathering.
It's been brewing for a quarter century.
25 years is a nice round number, don't you think? 

I have an '89 or two asking to be popped.
quote:Originally posted by DoktaP:
I have an '89 or two asking to be popped.
So answer them! And tell me when you do, please!

mmm mayhaps i should stand up my 89 la tour haut brion
My spider senses tell me that there might be a theme offline brewing around here. 

Mmmmm...1989 Bordeaux.
2001 Insignia
1975 Biondi Santi Riserva
2007 J. Prieur Le Montrachet
1990 Veuve "La Grand Damme" in Magnum
will be a lovely Saturday
2007 J. Prieur Le Montrachet
1990 Veuve "La Grand Damme" in Magnum
will be a lovely Saturday

Can't wait to hear how the 1975 Biondi Santi Riserva shows.quote:Originally posted by Dave Canada:
1975 Biondi Santi Riserva
2007 J. Prieur Le Montrachet
1990 Veuve "La Grand Damme" in Magnum
will be a lovely Saturday![]()
1993 Dunn Howell Mountain
2002 Lucien le Moine Charmes Chambertin GC
1954 Ch Gilette
1994 Dow Vintage Port
2007 Le Pupille Scansano
1954 Ch Gilette
1994 Dow Vintage Port
2007 Le Pupille Scansano
quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
1993 Dunn Howell Mountain
Boo... I wish I could smell. And breath through my nose...
Pesquera Reserva 2006
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:
1993 Dunn Howell Mountain
Boo... I wish I could smell. And breath through my nose...
Sorry you missed it. Good times.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by sunnylea57:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1947 Calon Segur
Yowza!
It is my favorite vintage of Calon Segur.
Opening this tonight, along with hopefully many other grand wines.
I've been standing one of Bigfoot's bottles for a week now in anticipation of our Chapoutier dinner Monday night.
quote:Originally posted by snipes:
I've been standing one of Bigfoot's bottles for a week now in anticipation of our Chapoutier dinner Monday night.

1995 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
1996 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
1999 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2000 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2001 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2002 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
1996 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
1999 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2000 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2001 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
2002 Maison Roche de Bellene Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes
Sounds like a party. Would love to hear your thoughts on that little vertical.
Going to have to start giving this subject some consideration. Mrs. max and I's 24th wedding anniversary is coming up in later June. We always do a 90 vintage themed dinner. 2 wines I know for sure will be served is a 90 Krug and a 90 Schloss Schonborn Auslese Riesling. Need to start thinking about the reds. I have plenty of 90 vintage rhone and bordeaux but need to source a good 90 vintage burgundy to bridge the gap between white and heavy red. Have no clue where all the burgundy went that I once had. Must have drank them all 

1991 Gould Campbell
1999 Kirwan
1999 Kirwan
quote:Originally posted by bman:
1999 Kirwan
That should be good. Like that type of wine (opened a 1995 and a 1998 this years, both very pleasant...)
quote:Originally posted by bman:
1999 Kirwan
I have not had this wine, but I have enjoyed so many '99 Bordeaux.
Hope the bottle shows well.
Debating whether to have the 99 Kirwan with prime rib roast tonight or with rack of lamb in a couple of days.
Meanwhile, the 91 Gould Campbell was just decanted and so I am selflessly testing it to see if it is corked or otherwise off - might need a second glass to be sure......
Meanwhile, the 91 Gould Campbell was just decanted and so I am selflessly testing it to see if it is corked or otherwise off - might need a second glass to be sure......

1989 Ch. Meyney
762 bottles yesterday. Unpacked from the move and sorting and doing inventory. Will all be laying back down tomorrow. Except one. Decisions, decisions...
PH
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
762 bottles yesterday. Unpacked from the move and sorting and doing inventory. Will all be laying back down tomorrow. Except one. Decisions, decisions...
PH
1996 krug to christen the place sounds like a good choice
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
762 bottles yesterday. Unpacked from the move and sorting and doing inventory. Will all be laying back down tomorrow. Except one. Decisions, decisions...
PH
1996 krug to christen the place sounds like a good choice
A bottle that still eludes me...but the 90' Krug CdM I opened to christen my new place will be my WOTY Im quite certain.
Upright in the cellar and on deck for tonight with thirsty man:
1997 ridge monte bello (just had one last week and it was stellar, so thought I would revisit)
2006 beaucastel
Some champagne also... If the warriors win.
1997 ridge monte bello (just had one last week and it was stellar, so thought I would revisit)
2006 beaucastel
Some champagne also... If the warriors win.