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

[DA RAIDERS]

Thanks a lot, matuski! Part of the reason why I started to pay attention a little more is to find better PG's than what I figured was the overpriced Santa Margherita. It was the first one I think that caught my attention in a restaraunt in Little Italy.My first question had to do more with what to look for in the vintage. My amatuer status showed when I wrote "Year".edit: what do you think of the Friuli region's PG's?

drink more wine is the best advice i can give you. i like fruili whites quite a bit & all matuski's suggestions are 'hot'(read good) right now. a fun italian white to try would be lacryma christi from campania. should be right around $25and if you like PG you might want to try alsacian reislings(moderately priced to expensive) trimbach is available everywhere. or you might want to dabble in australian sauv blancs & viogniers(cheap) & NZ suav blancs(cheap to moderate) there are a lot of these wines out there. don't always go for the 'name brands' just because they sell a million bottles of kendall jackson does not mean the wine is great. ask for suggestions from the local wine shop & discover what you like.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Not much of a wine guy myself, but I read through this entire thread for some low priced wines (under $20) that you guys recommended. I'm giving a few bottles as a gift to a lady friend's parents. They drink quite a bit of wine, but I don't think they're exactly connoisseurs.BTW, your passion and descriptions really make me want to get into it. I'm 29, so there's hope for me yet.Thanks in advance for all the info! Keep the good work.BTW - here's the list that I cut and pasted into notepad in case you're wondering what suggestions I pulled:Alexander Valley VineyardArrigoni Chianti $10 (I met this gentleman and his family recently in Italy.)blackstone merlot, the GREY label(not the orange) is $9.50 @ costco right nowCavas de Chacras Malbec is OUTSTANDING! Run you about 10 a bottleChariot Sangiovese $10Clos La Chance 2002 ZinfandelCol D'OrciaEl Felino MalbecJoel Gott Napa Sauvignon Blanc $9 (This is a steal at this price!)Los Planos SyrahLos Planos Syrah $7-9 (I don't see anything California produces that is as good as this Syrah and at this value!)oxford landing viogner 05 , southern australian. $6Quilceda Creek Cab is the best one, to me, that this country produces. The '02 cab I have is my ultimate baby.Qupe Syrah ($15)Root:1 CabernetSt Francis makes some very nice Cabs and Merlots.Sterling Vineyards Shiraz 2004 Summers Charbono 2002 Tierra del Fuego Pinot Noir $10 (A great Chilean Pinot from the '02 vintage but sadly the latest vintage is not good. Very thin and weak)Viejo Carreton Cabernet $12 (Argentine Cab that is unfiltered)South African wines I like:Overgaaw: Cabernet and Shiraz/Cab blendMountain River: Pinotage/Shiraz blend $11Maankloof: Entire line but I really like the Cabernet $7Oubenheim: Pinotage $13Zevenwatcht: MerlotLa Cave: PinotageTin Mine: The Red is Shiraz/Merlot/Cab Sauv (51/26/23) $9Faivalley Chenin Blanc is about $7.

I recognize the cut and pastes that are mine.South Africa has introduced a lot more new world style in their wine making and because of this it has helped, to me, make a better wine. Previously I really didn't care much for their wines.Forget about the Tierra del Fuego Pinot Noir. Their recent vintage is crap. Way to thin to be a drinkable wine. They were more concerned about getting quantity out instead of quality. Too bad. The had such a lovely Pinot Noir.Joel Gott is a winner. The Sauv Blanc at $9 for the California line, as opposed to the Napa line, is a STEAL!Los Planos Syrah was better then anything California was producing for that price. $7-9 for a really good Syrah? I didn't find California doing anything like that.Errazuriz Shiraz, from Chile, is about $15-18 a bottle and worth every pennyDievole Rinascimento is a wonderful wine from Italy. It is a blend of Malvasia Nera (80%) and Canaiolo a Raspo Rosso (20%) and is thick with flavors of heavy fruit. You won't be disappointed with this wine.Slatestone Dry Riesling from Germany is a beautiful wine with fresh fruit on the nose and a hint of sweetness on the palate with a fresh finish. This is a medium bodied wine that is a wonderful refreshing drink anytime and will accompany lighter style entrees.If you can find the Vins de Vienne line. Buy them. Any of them. I love the Cotes du Rhone Les Cranilles which is 50-50 Syrah/Grenach and one of my favorite wines this year. Amazing line of wine.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

I've been drinking wines for years, just never payed much attention. Typical Mondavi, Santa Margherita, etc. Recently I've been getting into it a little more, doing some research, trying to remember the ones I order. Looking forward to going through this thread and getting ideas.

The other night had a nice Grgich Hills Cab, but what really blew me away was a Pinot Grigio from the Friuli region. Sadly I don't remember the name, (I thought Friuli was the name) but remember the label and have been searching online to find it.

I did pick up a differrent Friuli for this weekend (Borgo Magredo 2005)

some questions:

what is the basic idea about what to look for in the Year?

what is the DOC? Is it an Italian regulatory group?

what's the general opinion of Long Island wines?

thx

What to look for? I'd suggest branching out and trying new things. You are missing a lot in the PG world with SMarg... has brand loyalty and sells well, but long ago lost the quality that it built itself on. MANY PGs for less that offer better quality IMO. My favorite area atm is southern Italy... look for Aglianico/Taurasi in reds, Falanghina (OMG the nose rocks) or Greco di Tufo in whites - Feudi is a badass winery in Campagnia.DOC/G = simply put, rules by which a wine is made (where the grapes come from, the percentge of certain varietals, how it is aged, yada yada). If a wine follows the rules for a given DOC, it can put said DOC on the bottle. In theory a DOCG>DOC>others, but not in practice. Do not get too caught up in this, some of the best wine in Italy is made by producers who purposely do not follow "the rules," Anselmi for one. The popular "Super Tuscans" are another example of good wines ignoring the rules for the area.

Long Island wines - as with any wine there are winners and losers. What makes a region good is the ratio of the two. Unfortunately as it stands I would say the ratio of good/bad wines in LI would be 20/80. If you are in the area ask around, a couple wineries should be known for their quality.... but just grabbing one off the the shelf the odds are against you IMO.

PS - FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STAY AWAY FROM SANTA MARGHARITA.... unless you like to overpay by $8-10 per bottle. Pet peeve here sorry.

No need to apologize.Overpriced all the way

 

[Loomba]

Been looking to pick up a bottlen of Langmeil's 2004 Barossa Valley Floor Shiraz after reading how highly recommended it was in WS, especially for only for about CDN $25. Haven't been able to find it yet up here in Calgary in any winestore, but low and behold, it was on the wine list tonight at a local steakhouse and I had to try...

Excellent wine. Very rich fruit flavours (dark cherry, plum) -- typical Shirazzy fruit. Nice nose. And the best part was the smooth, linear finish. Balanced and elegant. Will pick up a case when I do find it.

 

[jamny]

Do Rieslings really have an odor of gasoline?

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

Maybe off topic. But, Saturday drank one of my favorites.

Wollersheim

Pinot Noir.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Do Rieslings really have an odor of gasoline?

the snooty word is petrol. there is a sancerre from the loire where 'cat pee' is a perfectly acceptable & recognized descriptor. f'n french

 

[Loomba]

Maybe off topic. But, Saturday drank one of my favorites.

Wollersheim

Pinot Noir.

Well, I guess with all the cheese they have up there, a little quality Pinot only makes sense. Pinot, and Favre...

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

Emergency Wine question.

JanKris Paso Robles Trio

Any good? Woot.com has it for $39.99 right now.

2004 Riatta

It opens with black raspberry jam on the nose which becomes black raspberry with a candied note plus oak on the palate & finishes medium-broad.

Appellation: Paso Robles

Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Zin, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon

2004 Crossfire

Merlot’s dark fruit scents, chocolate, vanilla and cherry meld with Cabernet’s coffee, cassis, and black licorice, while the Syrah brings black pepper, blackberry, and tobacco.

Appellation: Paso Robles

Blend: 50% Cab, 25% Syrah, 25% Merlot

2004 Picaro

This blend of Merlot, Zin and Cab has combined the great tastes of all three varietals. Notes of plum, chocolate, smokey vanilla, wild berry, spicy pepper, new oak, lavender, coffee and cedar.

Appellation: Paso Robles

Blend: 50% Zinfandel, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon

TIA

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

Emergency Wine question.JanKris Paso Robles TrioAny good? Woot.com has it for $39.99 right now.2004 Riatta It opens with black raspberry jam on the nose which becomes black raspberry with a candied note plus oak on the palate & finishes medium-broad.Appellation: Paso Robles Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Zin, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 CrossfireMerlot’s dark fruit scents, chocolate, vanilla and cherry meld with Cabernet’s coffee, cassis, and black licorice, while the Syrah brings black pepper, blackberry, and tobacco.Appellation: Paso Robles Blend: 50% Cab, 25% Syrah, 25% Merlot 2004 Picaro This blend of Merlot, Zin and Cab has combined the great tastes of all three varietals. Notes of plum, chocolate, smokey vanilla, wild berry, spicy pepper, new oak, lavender, coffee and cedar.Appellation: Paso Robles Blend: 50% Zinfandel, 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet SauvignonTIA

Half sold out.

 

[jamny]

anyone ever watch some of the vblogs on winelibrary.com?

Low budget, but entertaining and informative.

Seems like an average fbg type guy.

link

edit: might actually be a fbg

lol

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

9 more bottles of Turley show up tomorrow.

 

[SouthJersey]

Wine drinking friends,

Is this a good buy?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?i...p;type=category

Looking to buy one for my Pop for xmas.

If this one sucks does anyone have any suggestions for something with dual temp.

TIA

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Wine drinking friends,

Is this a good buy?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?i...p;type=category

Looking to buy one for my Pop for xmas.

If this one sucks does anyone have any suggestions for something with dual temp.

TIA

That is a pretty good price, but I can't tell you anything about the unit itself. If that's your price range, you could do worse. Personally, if I were looking for myself, I'd rather have the extra capacity. But that's obviously a lot more money, too.

And if he drinks a lot of both reds and whites, the dual zone in the one you're looking at will be handy.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

i have the danby 60 bottle. i love it & was able to get it for $600.

 

[jamny]

How'd I do?

Keep in mind that I'm a complete novice with wine. I decided to buy a few bottles of different varieties to see what really strikes us. We rarely ventured out of the usual Chardonnay or Merlot. After doing some research, here's the group I picked up today at Stew Leonards Wine in Farmingdale, NY.

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay (2005) Sonoma - $11.99

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon (2002) Alexander Valley - 22.99

Benton Lane Pinot Noir (2004) Willamette Valley - 22.99

Leitz Reisling (2005) Rheingau - 13.99

Terrazze Della Luna Merlot (2004) Trentino - 9.99

Babich Sauvignon Blanc (2006) Marlborough - 11.99

opened up a ATEO Sant' Antimo Rosso (2001) that we had from a gift for tonight.

Some I picked on my own, others with help from the store. Looking forward most to the Benton Lane after reading good reviews of it. Real psyched about my new "hobby".

 

[phrozen]

was in the red zin mood tonight so went with a nice bottle of 2004 Ravens Wood - Lodi Old Vine Zin.

About to open it up and have a glass.....or two....or three.

Cheers

 

[Bob Sacamano]

was in the red zin mood tonight so went with a nice bottle of 2004 Ravens Wood - Lodi Old Vine Zin.About to open it up and have a glass.....or two....or three.Cheers

Good value

 

[tipsy mcstagger]

was in the red zin mood tonight

Me too. Chef & I just cracked the Turley Earthquake vineyards. Right away better than the 3 different vineyards I had of theirs this spring.Goes really well with the duck! My tastes buds are right now.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

was in the red zin mood tonight

Me too. Chef & I just cracked the Turley Earthquake vineyards. Right away better than the 3 different vineyards I had of theirs this spring.Goes really well with the duck! My tastes buds are right now.

What will that cost me when I weasel my way into a New Orleans training session next year?

 

[phrozen]

was in the red zin mood tonight

Me too. Chef & I just cracked the Turley Earthquake vineyards. Right away better than the 3 different vineyards I had of theirs this spring.Goes really well with the duck! My tastes buds are right now.

not familiar with that winery, will have to be on the lookout for it. Where is the winery based?

 

[jamny]

there was some discussion about futures in this thread so I figured I'd add this link. Don't mean to hype him too much, but I'm getting into going through his series of vids.

2005 Bordeaux futures

 

[Bob Sacamano]

was in the red zin mood tonight

Me too. Chef & I just cracked the Turley Earthquake vineyards. Right away better than the 3 different vineyards I had of theirs this spring.Goes really well with the duck! My tastes buds are right now.

not familiar with that winery, will have to be on the lookout for it. Where is the winery based?

Turley is a CA winery whose wines are very difficult to come by if you aren't on their distrib. list, for which there's some insane wait now, I believe. Supposed to be some of the best zins you can buy. Not cheap, as zins go. I got two bottles of the Juvie earlier this year. Opened one already. It was good - not great for the price. If tips is getting his, I may need to head to the wine shop I found the others at and see if they have any.

 

[phrozen]

was in the red zin mood tonight

Me too. Chef & I just cracked the Turley Earthquake vineyards. Right away better than the 3 different vineyards I had of theirs this spring.Goes really well with the duck! My tastes buds are right now.

not familiar with that winery, will have to be on the lookout for it. Where is the winery based?

Turley is a CA winery whose wines are very difficult to come by if you aren't on their distrib. list, for which there's some insane wait now, I believe. Supposed to be some of the best zins you can buy. Not cheap, as zins go. I got two bottles of the Juvie earlier this year. Opened one already. It was good - not great for the price. If tips is getting his, I may need to head to the wine shop I found the others at and see if they have any.

Thanks for the info, I am going to my wine shop tomorrow to restock and will have to ask about it.phrozen loves him some red zin

 

[ditka311]

zinfandel is my favorite varietal for some reason. right now i am drinking a Renwood Sierra Foothills that is "meh" but it was about $9. I also never tried it so i figured what the h#ll...

Last weekend I had a 2002 Stepping Stone (by Cornerstone) Howell Mountain. Now THAT was good stuff! I also really liked the Ridge 2002 Geyserville.

i also have a bottle of 2003 Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape (grenache based) that i picked up last weekend and a 2003 Le Mistral that I just picked up for $28 waiting to introduce me into Rhone style wines!

The guy at the local wine store said that if i was into zins that i would probably like syrah. any opinions about this?

Also, has anyone had the 05 Ferrari Carano fume blanc? Good stuff

 

[phrozen]

zinfandel is my favorite varietal for some reason. right now i am drinking a Renwood Sierra Foothills that is "meh" but it was about $9. I also never tried it so i figured what the h#ll...

The higher priced Renwood line is great, Their 2001 Old Vine Zin is fantastic.

The guy at the local wine store said that if i was into zins that i would probably like syrah. any opinions about this?

Well syrah = shiraz. Here in the US we call it Shiraz and in places like France it is known as Syrah. I am a 99.9999999999% red wine drinker and I love both Shiraz and Zin. They each have their own distinct characteristics but if you are a fan of red wine then you will like Shiraz.Now if he was talking about Petite Sirah then that is a different grape then the Shiraz grape. But this type of grape is more rare so he was probably referring to the Syrah grape.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Tonight I was first partaking in a little Evesham Woods "Seven Springs" 02 Pinot Noir

Then it was onto the 02 St. Innocent "Freedom Hill". Love this winery!

Because of the Zin talk tonight from Tipsy, tomorrow I will have to open the Rosenblum "Monte Rosso". Talk about a HUGE wine. Mountain Old Vines at their best.

God Bless wine drinking friends. Who travel for wine vacations. Who love to share wine.

 

[ditka311]

zinfandel is my favorite varietal for some reason. right now i am drinking a Renwood Sierra Foothills that is "meh" but it was about $9. I also never tried it so i figured what the h#ll...

The higher priced Renwood line is great, Their 2001 Old Vine Zin is fantastic.

The guy at the local wine store said that if i was into zins that i would probably like syrah. any opinions about this?

Well syrah = shiraz. Here in the US we call it Shiraz and in places like France it is known as Syrah. I am a 99.9999999999% red wine drinker and I love both Shiraz and Zin. They each have their own distinct characteristics but if you are a fan of red wine then you will like Shiraz.Now if he was talking about Petite Sirah then that is a different grape then the Shiraz grape. But this type of grape is more rare so he was probably referring to the Syrah grape.

Yeah, i am aware that syrah = shiraz, though shiraz is more of an Aussie term than US term. I just haven't had many. I also know what petite sirah is but I have never had any. Have you tried the Rosenblum Heritage Clones? The Rockpile is also available around here. Also, how would you describe petite sirah to someone who has never tried it?I should have posted earlier, I need to know what to try tonight! I might just get a bottle of 2000 Markham cab, which I can get for around $28. We live not far from a very wealthy neighborhood (we are in the "poor part" a few miles away) so the local grocery store has a pretty good selection. They have Phelps, Caymus, Far Niente, etc but the selection is predominantly CA cabs and merlot as far as reds go. When I first saw this I was . They also tend to have a lot of these a lot cheaper than the liquor stores. I will keep the comment about the higher shelf Renwoods in mind next time I go to the actual wine store. Actually, there is a local wine store that I haven't bought from yet. I will let you know what I pick, if you all care.

 

[17seconds]

Huge thread so I'm not going to sift through for duplication - apologies if any of this is a honda:

Some great value wines:

Pillar Box Red Shiraz 2005 - $7.99 at Costco (91pts Robert Parker) [i bought 15 bottles]

Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz 2003 - $9.99 at Costco (92pts Wine Spectator) [i bought 6 bottles]

- Must get the reserve. Regular Jacob's Creek (usually $5.99) is crap

By the way, this site is definitely worth checking out. Great video blog.

 

[ditka311]

Bought:

Gary Farrell 2002 Dry Creek zinfandel

Bogle petite sirah, which i read was a good wine for the price

 

[ditka311]

The store also had 2 bottles of Klinker Brick Zinfandel Old Ghost Lodi 2003. Never heard of it but it's rated by WS pretty nicely. Anyone ever try this one?

 

[cyberrat]

Just picked up 2 more Spanish wines and had them last night:

Tres Picos 2004 - This was a fantastic wine. Big red with a little vanilla, but mostly a mixture of berries. At the price of $12, I would recommend it to anyone. I almost wish I had tried it prior to my sending the Wine it Forward shipment as this was just a nice red.

Vino Borgia 2005 - Another Spanish red with a little less of everything then the Picos, but at $5 is a very easily drinkable wine that I am planning on dumping in any cooking I do as it is wonderfully drinkable. Not much of a finish, so this is a drink in the next year type of wine, but the current quality is great.

On a side note, I have also been hearing that 2005 was a great year across the board for wines in all areas of the world. Some of the lower end 05s are starting to show up, so give most of the little guys a shot. Any one else hearing similar things about 05?

 

[phrozen]

Just picked up 2 more Spanish wines and had them last night:Tres Picos 2004 - This was a fantastic wine. Big red with a little vanilla, but mostly a mixture of berries. At the price of $12, I would recommend it to anyone. I almost wish I had tried it prior to my sending the Wine it Forward shipment as this was just a nice red.Vino Borgia 2005 - Another Spanish red with a little less of everything then the Picos, but at $5 is a very easily drinkable wine that I am planning on dumping in any cooking I do as it is wonderfully drinkable. Not much of a finish, so this is a drink in the next year type of wine, but the current quality is great.On a side note, I have also been hearing that 2005 was a great year across the board for wines in all areas of the world. Some of the lower end 05s are starting to show up, so give most of the little guys a shot. Any one else hearing similar things about 05?

I am enjoying a nice spanish wine myself this evening.It is Las Rocas de San Alejandro winery and it is a 2004 Granacha wine.It is an excellent red, it is comparable to a shiraz but it has a spicy finish that I really enjoy. Very smooth with complex flavors.It runs about $16 a bottle and is a good value for the price.I found a new fine wine store (www.finewine.com) close to me and they have a great selection of South African wines that I am dying to try. I haven't sampled many wines from that region and definitely want to.

 

[bentley]

Yellowtail Cab Sav. Mmmmm.......$5.99 a bottle wine.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Just picked up 2 more Spanish wines and had them last night:Tres Picos 2004 - This was a fantastic wine. Big red with a little vanilla, but mostly a mixture of berries. At the price of $12, I would recommend it to anyone. I almost wish I had tried it prior to my sending the Wine it Forward shipment as this was just a nice red.Vino Borgia 2005 - Another Spanish red with a little less of everything then the Picos, but at $5 is a very easily drinkable wine that I am planning on dumping in any cooking I do as it is wonderfully drinkable. Not much of a finish, so this is a drink in the next year type of wine, but the current quality is great.On a side note, I have also been hearing that 2005 was a great year across the board for wines in all areas of the world. Some of the lower end 05s are starting to show up, so give most of the little guys a shot. Any one else hearing similar things about 05?

I am enjoying a nice spanish wine myself this evening.It is Las Rocas de San Alejandro winery and it is a 2004 Granacha wine.It is an excellent red, it is comparable to a shiraz but it has a spicy finish that I really enjoy. Very smooth with complex flavors.It runs about $16 a bottle and is a good value for the price.I found a new fine wine store (www.finewine.com) close to me and they have a great selection of South African wines that I am dying to try. I haven't sampled many wines from that region and definitely want to.

South Africa has gotten better now. For awhile the wine they did wasn't impressing me but from what I have read and heard is that they are combining old world and new world style to produce some good wines.If you want some nice Spanish wines try these two:Ludovicus and TorremoronLudovicus is a blend of 35% Grenache, 30% Tempranillo, 25% Syrah, and 10% Cabernet. Outstanding wine and a great value. About $10 a bottleTorremoron is all Tempranillo and again, a great value. About 10$ a bottle

 

[The Z Machine]

Just thought I'd drop in here and let you guys know that my friends from Paris came down for a visit and brought a nice Bordeaux (haven't opened it yet) and a Grand Cuvée champagne (1998).

We drank the champagne already. It was good. I'm not a champagne-o-phile, so all I can tell you is that it didn't give me a headache and the bubbles were pretty small.

 

[ditka311]

Just picked up:

2002 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2002 (Rioja)

1999 Dona Paula Estate Lujan de Cuyo malbec

2001 Eyrie Wilamette Valley pinot gris (for the gf, we plan on going to Oregon next summer too)

2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clones petite sirah

 

[phrozen]

Just picked up:2002 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2002 (Rioja)1999 Dona Paula Estate Lujan de Cuyo malbec2001 Eyrie Wilamette Valley pinot gris (for the gf, we plan on going to Oregon next summer too)2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clones petite sirah

Nice selections Report back about the Malbec. I am a big fan of Malbecs.

 

[jamny]

Some comments from the last batch. Keep in mind again that I'm new to this:

Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay (2005) Sonoma - $11.99

Clear to me that I love Char. Goes down like water. Smooth, buttery taste

Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon (2002) Alexander Valley - 22.99

ok, but too much of a pepper taste.

Benton Lane Pinot Noir (2004) Willamette Valley - 22.99

Loved it, loved it, loved it. Bought another right away and it will probably be a regular.

Babich Sauvignon Blanc (2006) Marlborough - 11.99

Never had a Sauvignon Blanc before. Tasted like Grapefruit juice. Will give another one a shot. Just afraid of cat pee.

New batchYalumba Mourvedre/ Grenache/ Shiraz (2004) - 27.99

absolutely loved it. Probably the best wine I've had since starting the hobby.

Robert Mondavi Napa Cab 04- 17.99

Had this tonight. Restored my faith that Cabs weren't just peppery. Very good. Balanced.

Yalumba Shiraz/Vionier 05 Australia - 8.99

Just had one glass of this tonight after the Mondavi. Bought it since we loved the other Yalumba so much. Never had a Shiraz before. The first time I can actually use the term "silky" to describe a wine. Very good. Look forward to finishing it tomorrow.

New batch yet to drink:

Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 04 - 16.99

A-Z Pinot Noir 05 Oregon - 15.29

Villa Paradisio Chianti Classico 04 - 10.79

St. Michael-Eppan Pinot Grigio 05 Alto Adige - 12.59

Marchesi Di Barolo Ruvei Barbera d'Alba 04 - 12.59

 

[nase]

oof, my mom threw in a bottle of red wine into the freezing fridge today and i found it in there tonight. this doesn't disturb the wine at all does it? 1987 bottle.

 

[nase]

i see that marrietta has never been mentioned in this thread. that is good wine.

 

[ditka311]

Just picked up:2002 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2002 (Rioja)1999 Dona Paula Estate Lujan de Cuyo malbec2001 Eyrie Wilamette Valley pinot gris (for the gf, we plan on going to Oregon next summer too)2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clones petite sirah

Nice selections Report back about the Malbec. I am a big fan of Malbecs.

This one is a 1999 and per WS, should have been drank by 2002. I disagree. It's very smoky and silky smooth. It has a great flavor that is hard for me to describe. Not overly tart, sometimes sweet in parts but very oaky. Damn good.

 

[phrozen]

Just picked up:2002 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2002 (Rioja)1999 Dona Paula Estate Lujan de Cuyo malbec2001 Eyrie Wilamette Valley pinot gris (for the gf, we plan on going to Oregon next summer too)2004 Rosenblum Heritage Clones petite sirah

Nice selections Report back about the Malbec. I am a big fan of Malbecs.

This one is a 1999 and per WS, should have been drank by 2002. I disagree. It's very smoky and silky smooth. It has a great flavor that is hard for me to describe. Not overly tart, sometimes sweet in parts but very oaky. Damn good.

sounds awesome. Enjoy

 

[ditka311]

This is only my first glass. Since this is the first day of my vacation and my birthday is this weekend, I am drinking 2 of these bottles tonight. This one I am enjoying quite a bit. Once you get through the thick smoky smell, it's man....just very tasty.

The store only has one left. I think I am going to get it tomorrow.

 

[ditka311]

Oh yeah, any other malbecs that you recommend? I am primarily a zin drinker but I have had a couple of other malbecs. I think a Catena. It was awhile ago.

 

[jamny]

Oh yeah, any other malbecs that you recommend? I am primarily a zin drinker but I have had a couple of other malbecs. I think a Catena. It was awhile ago.

how about a couple of zin recommendations?tia

 

[jamny]

why does the beer thread ask what you're drinking tonight and the wine thread what you drank last night?

 

[ditka311]

Oh yeah, any other malbecs that you recommend? I am primarily a zin drinker but I have had a couple of other malbecs. I think a Catena. It was awhile ago.

how about a couple of zin recommendations?tia

I think Jules and Tipsy are the people to ask since I have really only been drinking wine since October of last year (after my first trip to Napa - now it's basically all i drink though). my guess, however is that "Turley" will come up but it's on the pricey side and not all that easy to find at your local store. For under $10 I would go with Dancing Bull or even Gnarly Head. I had a bunch of Markham 2001's that I got for $10 which were much better than the previous 2 I mentioned. Dancing Bull is pretty consistent though and good for the price. The ones that impressed me the most were 2002 Ridge Geyserville and 2002 Stepping Stone Howell Mountain by Cornerstone. I also thought Frog's Leap was pretty good but overpriced. These will run you between $20 and $30 a bottle though. I am on Buehler Vineyards' mailing list and am looking forward to their 2005 zinfandel.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Oh yeah, any other malbecs that you recommend? I am primarily a zin drinker but I have had a couple of other malbecs. I think a Catena. It was awhile ago.

how about a couple of zin recommendations?tia

Here are some Zins that I currently have for glass pours when I have a party:Rosenblum Zin "Vinters Cuvee" NV: Real fruit laden wine that is a combo of 01 and 02 Zin from old vines in the Oaley area of Contra Costa County. A real bright and lovely cherry filled of the old vine blended with a smidge of Paso Robles makes for a wine with a little backbone but doesn't over power the palate.

Cline Zinfandel "Ancient Vines" '03: A hint of dusty raspberry, blackberry, and white pepper with a hint of spiciness rounded out with chocolate and coffee nuances. Real soft tannins make this rich wine a real wonderful deal at $15-18 a bottle. New and old wood will complement the flashy fruit in it.

If you want to spend $22-25 a bottle then I really like Green & Red vineyard and their "Chiles Mill Vineyard" Estate. It carries a lot of earthiness, with cassis, blackberry, and tar. A long long long berry finish makes this a great zin to enjoy.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Tonight we are getting ready to open up some JC Cellars and their "Rockpile" Syrah. I have been hearing that this is a tasty treat that I am about to enjoy. I haven't had any. Anybody ever quaffed any of their vino?