What kind of WINE did you drink last night? (2 Viewers)

[Bob Sacamano]

I am not usually a wine drinker but have been enjoying some forays into the grape world. At the risk of sounding like a rube, what are your guys' opinions on Coppola wines? I particularly enjoyed a Petite Syrah (is that right) that I found at my local wine store. I enjoy Coppola's stuff (tried the Malbec and Pinot Noir and enjoyed them) but my experience in wine is very limited to say the least.

Assuming I do sound like a newbie, which I am, what widely available, relatively inexpensive, red wines do you suggest I try? I have read back a few pages in this thread but most of the stuff I cannot find in my local store.

a lot will depend on where you are. CA residents have a lot better selection than say PA residents.

some of my favorite QPR wines*:

Qupe Central Coast Syrah - $17

Sherman & Hooker's "Shebang" Red Wine - $16

Bonny Doon "Clos de Gilroy" - $18

*definition of "relatively inexpensive" wine varies widely

The three wines in my last post were all $15-20, and imo, superior to several others priced twice as high and higher. My advice to Mohawk doesn't include specific wines. There's so many. I think he should bookmark a few wine expert sites and try a few of the trendy 90+ point wines under $20 you can find all over the internet. It's a good way to match tasting notes with an expert and start learning what you really like. Touring specific regions is also a fun way to organize the never ending education.

I had an Oregon vs Napa Pinot match last week and Oregon won going away.

Los Carneros Mi Sueno 08 vs Drouhin Leuréne 06

Getting a little more expensive, but the Oregon Pinot is one of the best wines I've ever had. I'm disappointed I didn't lay down a case a few years ago when I bought the bottle. It's a $90 bottle now if you can find it.

I Laurene

Our Costco is actually carrying it. Always scares me, but I'll pick one up on occasion and haven't had a bad bottle yet.

 

[Chaos Commish]

05 Chateau St. Jean Reserve Chardonnay

Spectacular.

 

[Mohawk]

Thanks for the responses. I will try your suggestions. Any comments on the quality of Coppolla wines?

 

[Quint]

Thanks for the responses. I will try your suggestions. Any comments on the quality of Coppolla wines?

re: Coppola - i haven't had many of their selections (maybe one or two at most), and neither were really remarkable. that said, if you like the wine then buy it and drink it.

 

[Raider Nation]

Can someone recommend a "starter wine" for a person (me) who never really acquired a taste for it?

Maybe I just never had a good kind, but I'm willing to learn. If wine is good enough for Don Corleone, it's good enough for me.

 

[jamny]

Can someone recommend a "starter wine" for a person (me) who never really acquired a taste for it?

Maybe I just never had a good kind, but I'm willing to learn. If wine is good enough for Don Corleone, it's good enough for me.

Obviously there are millions of different answers and from people more knowledgable than I am, but it's trial and error to find what suits you best. My best advice would be to start drinking with meals instead of just by itself. Next time you're having pizza or Italian food, have a nice Chianti. Next time you're having a steak, have a good California Cabernet Sauvignon. I think you'll get a much better appreciation for wine when you take a bite and sip some wine and feel the interaction.

 

[jamny]

I had a bit of an odd expereience while on vacation in Prague last week. We had dinner at a Czech/French restaurant, it was our only real "high-end" meal of the trip as we prefer mid-level locals places to eat. Very pricey wine list and I order a Cote du Rhone from the lower end that was around $70. The waiter brings the wine over and stands off to the side as he opens it. He then pours a little in his own glass to sniff. He approves of it and then pours some for me to test. Then walks away with his glass once he pours ours. Then, towards the end of the bottle, I had less in my glass than my wife and the final two times he pours me some more, without giving her any. Then, with about a half inch left in the bottle, he walks away with it. There was quite a bit of residue in my glass already so I'm guessing he just didn't want to pour more of it into our glasses but I've seen plenty of servers do their best to avoid it to the end.

I also saw a waiter using a pepper mill, with what I guess was salt, onto ice in a bucket with a bottle of white in it? A few minutes later he spun the bottle around in the bucket and pulled it up to look at it. WTF was that?

 

[cosjobs]

I had a bit of an odd expereience while on vacation in Prague last week. We had dinner at a Czech/French restaurant, it was our only real "high-end" meal of the trip as we prefer mid-level locals places to eat. Very pricey wine list and I order a Cote du Rhone from the lower end that was around $70. The waiter brings the wine over and stands off to the side as he opens it. He then pours a little in his own glass to sniff. He approves of it and then pours some for me to test. Then walks away with his glass once he pours ours. Then, towards the end of the bottle, I had less in my glass than my wife and the final two times he pours me some more, without giving her any. Then, with about a half inch left in the bottle, he walks away with it. There was quite a bit of residue in my glass already so I'm guessing he just didn't want to pour more of it into our glasses but I've seen plenty of servers do their best to avoid it to the end.

I also saw a waiter using a pepper mill, with what I guess was salt, onto ice in a bucket with a bottle of white in it? A few minutes later he spun the bottle around in the bucket and pulled it up to look at it. WTF was that?

Kosher or coarse sea salt is often used in a "mill."

Salting the ice makes it colder. Same principle on on making ice cream- you salt down the ice while turning the crank to get it to freeze.

 

[jamny]

I had a bit of an odd expereience while on vacation in Prague last week. We had dinner at a Czech/French restaurant, it was our only real "high-end" meal of the trip as we prefer mid-level locals places to eat. Very pricey wine list and I order a Cote du Rhone from the lower end that was around $70. The waiter brings the wine over and stands off to the side as he opens it. He then pours a little in his own glass to sniff. He approves of it and then pours some for me to test. Then walks away with his glass once he pours ours. Then, towards the end of the bottle, I had less in my glass than my wife and the final two times he pours me some more, without giving her any. Then, with about a half inch left in the bottle, he walks away with it. There was quite a bit of residue in my glass already so I'm guessing he just didn't want to pour more of it into our glasses but I've seen plenty of servers do their best to avoid it to the end.

I also saw a waiter using a pepper mill, with what I guess was salt, onto ice in a bucket with a bottle of white in it? A few minutes later he spun the bottle around in the bucket and pulled it up to look at it. WTF was that?

Kosher or coarse sea salt is often used in a "mill."

Salting the ice makes it colder. Same principle on on making ice cream- you salt down the ice while turning the crank to get it to freeze.

Figured there was a reason...thx!

 

[phrozen]

2008 Producttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo

 

[Bob Sacamano]

'07 Dutch Henry Argos

Love that wine. And about 25% less than innerwebs prices at a local wine shop.

 

[sbonomo]

[SIZE=9.5pt]I have not posted in a while so here is a catch up:[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=9.5pt]Dinner Sunday - Foley reserve chard - '11 - Not a cheap bottle (if memory serves me it was in the 35-40 range) - Fermented in 50% new French Oak and 25% was suppressed from completing malolactic fermentation. I really liked this one with the dill pacific salmon dish I made balance butter/oak with classic chard styling. [/SIZE]

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[SIZE=9.5pt]Saturday night - Saxum Syrah - Friend of mine brought this into my local wine shop for a blind tasting - not sure of the year but it was great. I continue to be impressed with the Paso Robles wines I have been tasting.[/SIZE]

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[SIZE=9.5pt]Last week - Wine Tasting - Trade event - D'Arenberg - Where do I start. There were over 70 wines that were tasted pre dinner - My favorites were the aged Shiraz (2002 Laughing Magpie), 2004 Derelict Vineyards Grenache and the '02 Galvo Garage Cab blend. We were treated to some library wines for diner starting w/a 1965 shiraz that still had life. At the end of the day the price point of all the wines started at 50 and kept going up. Not enough bang for my buck. Luckily, it was a free event. [/SIZE]

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I've been drinking Big House Pinot Evil in a box, perhaps the greatest value out there. 3 liters in a box that can last over a month for $17.99. Good wine in a box.

 

[Buc in Exile]

2008 Producttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Nice. Enjoying a 2007 Il Chiosso Nebbiolo.

 

[phrozen]

2008 Producttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Nice. Enjoying a 2007 Il Chiosso Nebbiolo.

love me some Nebbiolo

 

[phrozen]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

 

[phrozen]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


 

[sbonomo]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


I just put my order in for four syrah's and four petit syrah's.....:flex:. Try Turley, i think thier wine is just a good.

 

[Buc in Exile]

Latest vineyard samples suggest that our first harvest should begin in about 3 weeks - 4 tons of pinot, 1 ton of syrah. Starting to hyperventilate a bit.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


Yeah, I got that, too.

It's even more fun than the one that goes something like this: Thank you for your interest in ordering, but due to ridiculous laws in your state (and our lack of creativity in shipping arrangements), we are unable to send any wine to you at this time.

 

[Quint]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


Yeah, I got that, too.

It's even more fun than the one that goes something like this: Thank you for your interest in ordering, but due to ridiculous laws in your state (and our lack of creativity in shipping arrangements), we are unable to send any wine to you at this time.

what state? outside of PA or MA, shipping to the east coast shouldn't be much of an issue. heck, i can even get wine direct to consumer in NJ....it just costs about 30% more.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


Yeah, I got that, too.

It's even more fun than the one that goes something like this: Thank you for your interest in ordering, but due to ridiculous laws in your state (and our lack of creativity in shipping arrangements), we are unable to send any wine to you at this time.

what state? outside of PA or MA, shipping to the east coast shouldn't be much of an issue. heck, i can even get wine direct to consumer in NJ....it just costs about 30% more.

CA to AZ seems to be a problem for some wineries. Yes, I know there are alternatives. Yes, there are still wineries that tell you, "We can't ship to you if you haven't been to the winery in the last year."

 

[sbonomo]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


Yeah, I got that, too.

It's even more fun than the one that goes something like this: Thank you for your interest in ordering, but due to ridiculous laws in your state (and our lack of creativity in shipping arrangements), we are unable to send any wine to you at this time.

what state? outside of PA or MA, shipping to the east coast shouldn't be much of an issue. heck, i can even get wine direct to consumer in NJ....it just costs about 30% more.

CA to AZ seems to be a problem for some wineries. Yes, I know there are alternatives. Yes, there are still wineries that tell you, "We can't ship to you if you haven't been to the winery in the last year."

Have to love McCains wife and her monopoly on the AZ spirits industry. I come out to AZ 10-11x per year if you ever need something transported from So Cal.

 

[phrozen]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


I just put my order in for four syrah's and four petit syrah's.....:flex:. Try Turley, i think thier wine is just a good.

I hate you

 

[phrozen]

been on the waiting list for about 2+ years now. only 2 years to go!

 

[Quint]

Latest vineyard samples suggest that our first harvest should begin in about 3 weeks - 4 tons of pinot, 1 ton of syrah. Starting to hyperventilate a bit.

congrats! that's exciting.

we got about 3.5 tons of Pinot in today. Sauv Blanc should be in the next few days. Harvest 2013 is on.

 

[phrozen]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

 

[Quint]

I wanted to try Saxum so badly when we were in Paso. From everything I could find, there's no way to taste if you're non-trade and not on their list. And the markup if you're not buying it directly from them seems to be ungodly. 100% the few places (wine shop. not restaurant) I saw that even had any.

I have been on the Saxum waitlist for years waiting for the opportunity to buy from them

just got this e-mail today:

Greetings Saxum Wait List Members,

We are grateful for your continued patience and interest in purchasing our wines. Regrettably, we were unable to send you an allocation during our release this summer. At the moment, the average wait time is 4-6 years from your sign-up date. Sorry to send out disappointing news, we just like to let you know we still have your contact information and hope to send you an offer in the future.

Best Wishes,


Justin & Heather Smith


Yeah, I got that, too.

It's even more fun than the one that goes something like this: Thank you for your interest in ordering, but due to ridiculous laws in your state (and our lack of creativity in shipping arrangements), we are unable to send any wine to you at this time.

what state? outside of PA or MA, shipping to the east coast shouldn't be much of an issue. heck, i can even get wine direct to consumer in NJ....it just costs about 30% more.

CA to AZ seems to be a problem for some wineries. Yes, I know there are alternatives. Yes, there are still wineries that tell you, "We can't ship to you if you haven't been to the winery in the last year."

pffft. i had no idea AZ was like IN as far as having to be on-premise to purchase and ship. sounds like a winery who follows Ship Compliant to the letter.

(FWIW, i can get wine to AZ w/ no problem)

 

[phrozen]

I have been on a Nebbiolo kick lately. Enjoying a bottle of 2010 Langhe Nebbiolo.

 

[Buc in Exile]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

I have been on a Nebbiolo kick lately. Enjoying a bottle of 2010 Langhe Nebbiolo.

Langhe is actually a hilly area in the province of Cuneo in Piedmonte. There should be a name of a vineyard on the label

If you can find it, try 2010 Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo. Not outrageous in price and It is such a wonderful hit with some wild mushroom risotto

 

[Jules Winnfield]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

 

[jamny]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

Go Phins!

 

[phrozen]

I have been on a Nebbiolo kick lately. Enjoying a bottle of 2010 Langhe Nebbiolo.

Langhe is actually a hilly area in the province of Cuneo in Piedmonte. There should be a name of a vineyard on the labelIf you can find it, try 2010 Ruggeri Corsini Langhe Nebbiolo. Not outrageous in price and It is such a wonderful hit with some wild mushroom risotto

thanks for the info. As usual, you are a wealth of knowledge with wine. The label reads Cascina Ca' Rossa.

 

[phrozen]

I am trying to expand my wine knowledge. Like most I find myself sticking close to the American varietals because it is comfortable. I am forcing myself to drink and learn about Italian wines. Its a good place to start.

 

[Buc in Exile]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

Nice. Out of curiosity, what's your aging setup?

 

[hxperson]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

Go Phins!

 

[toshiba]

Gewürztraminer

 

[Jules Winnfield]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

Nice. Out of curiosity, what's your aging setup?

Eurocave up front and wine cellar built into back room. Eurocave has three temperature zone settings and the wine cellar is built for long term storage

Last night I enjoyed a Gustave Lorentz Cremant d'Alsace. Alsatian bubbles were a wonderful way to ward off the heat and humidity of last night but I don't need any reason to drink bubbles

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Tonight it was Marcel Deiss Muscat d'Alsace (My favorite region in France)

 

[DA RAIDERS]

had a 94 antonin rodet chassagne- montrachet yummy, could probably have sat for another 5 years. amazing age, beautiful wine

87 bv reserve cab, still decent, but was starting to head south

09 grassini reserve cab. small production from the santa ynez region. pretty good! had a lot of pleasant spice to it and i think it will age nicely. someone brought this wine and i'm looking forward to trying other wines from them.

 

[phrozen]

in a white mood tonight (rare) so I am enjoying a bottle of 2012 Black Ankle Viognier. It is a local winery (Northern Maryland) and is fantastic. Their reds are very good. If I must have white, Viognier is my go to since the grapes grow very well in MD and VA.

Switching to a 2008 Rudi Schultz Syrah tonight. I am excited as this is my first South African Syrah.

 

[phrozen]

Last night I had a bottle of 2008 Aia Vecchia Sor Ugo. I decanted the wine for about 5 hours and had it with Ribeye's cooked on the grill. Great wine.

http://www.wallywine.com/p-95751-2008-aia-vecchia-sor-ugo-750ml.aspx?affiliateid=10062

 

[phrozen]

My local wine store got their hands on a case of 2009 Chateau Margaux Premier Grand Cru Classe

they are selling them for $899.99 a piece

:mansion:

You know, my biggest reservation about spending a large amount on a bottle is that, at some point, you have to figure out who is worthy of sharing that bottle with. I might just down that one on my deathbed.

1990 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is the wine I am opening if the Miami Dolphins win the Super Bowl. All me. Nobody else. Open it up right after the win, decant it, and drink it about six hours later with some grilled lamb chops, cous cous, and whatever vegetable I have on hand. It is 23 years old right now but it could age another 30. I just hope I don't have to wait that long. I have two bottles so I have to figure out another event to enjoy it with.

Nice. Out of curiosity, what's your aging setup?

Eurocave up front and wine cellar built into back room. Eurocave has three temperature zone settings and the wine cellar is built for long term storage

Last night I enjoyed a Gustave Lorentz Cremant d'Alsace. Alsatian bubbles were a wonderful way to ward off the heat and humidity of last night but I don't need any reason to drink bubbles

Which Eurocave if you don't mind me asking? I am looking to buy one in March 2014 and want to make sure I get a good model.

 

[simey]

Las Rocas (from Spain) Garnacha 2009. It's on sale right now for $12.00, and I think it's good. The Red Wine Blend by Las Rocas is also good.

 

[Christo]

Adriano Adami Garbel Prosecco

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Adriano Adami Garbel Prosecco

I just poured the Treviso for an event two weeks ago. Did you like the bubbles?

 

[Christo]

Adriano Adami Garbel Prosecco

I just poured the Treviso for an event two weeks ago. Did you like the bubbles?

Not my favorite Prosecco but not bad at all.

 

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local wine store just got in a couple of cases of 2010 Domaine Du Grapillion D'Or 1806 - will be picking up a couple of bottles this afternoon.

The wine is from Gigondas which is neighbors with Châteauneuf. 94pts by Wine Advocate