November 27, 20187 yr Holidays are always an opportunity to open good stuff. This did not suck. I bet that bottle was fire....Love me some Paul Jaboulet!
November 27, 20187 yr And then this happened. How was that one? Supposed to be an all time great vintage, right?
November 27, 20187 yr They were both superb. Very different wines but each extremely enjoyable. The Hermitage was delicate and floral. Perfectly balanced. The Sloan was in a really good place. Tannins have receded leaving a velvety full flavor with no sharp edges but still tons of fruit.
November 27, 20187 yr They were both superb. Very different wines but each extremely enjoyable. The Hermitage was delicate and floral. Perfectly balanced. The Sloan was in a really good place. Tannins have receded leaving a velvety full flavor with no sharp edges but still tons of fruit. Northern Rhône’s are my weakness. Have you had any of the Guigals? Those make my wheels turn!
November 27, 20187 yr I’ve never had the big boys (La Las) but have had many of the lesser wines (Hermitage, Brune et Blonde, etc. )I had a case of 99 Hermitage I bought on release but don’t think I have any left anymore.
November 28, 20187 yr On 11/27/2018 at 2:28 PM, milkman said: Northern Rhône’s are my weakness. Have you had any of the Guigals? Those make my wheels turn! Pretty spectacular night this was https://ibb.co/mzK0kgp
November 28, 20187 yr Happen to be a big fan of pet nats. I usually reach for French or Italian pet nats but this one truly surprised me... https://www.williamchriswines.com/product/2017-Petillant-Naturel
December 3, 20187 yr On 11/28/2018 at 12:45 AM, b_p said: Pretty spectacular night this was https://ibb.co/mzK0kgp 1990 Grange? Wow I think. Had a bottle of Grange at Vic and Anthonys once. ONCE Probably my favorite pour, or at least the one that stands out the most.
December 3, 20187 yr On 11/23/2018 at 8:51 PM, DDD Dad said: Holidays are always an opportunity to open good stuff. This did not suck.
December 4, 20187 yr 10 hours ago, huge said: 1990 Grange? Wow I think. Had a bottle of Grange at Vic and Anthonys once. ONCE Probably my favorite pour, or at least the one that stands out the most. It was not out of place among the big boys from the Northern Rhone. I've enjoyed several vintages, and each time it has been as good or better than the other wines we drank with it. And when talking about price, it's actually a good value compared to the high end Rhones.
December 4, 20187 yr 6 hours ago, b_p said: It was not out of place among the big boys from the Northern Rhone. I've enjoyed several vintages, and each time it has been as good or better than the other wines we drank with it. And when talking about price, it's actually a good value compared to the high end Rhones. Honestly I have no idea what the Rhones cost but the last time I priced Grange it was $850 for a 2012
December 4, 20187 yr 9 hours ago, huge said: Honestly I have no idea what the Rhones cost but the last time I priced Grange it was $850 for a 2012 Grange has gone up pretty significantly in recent vintages.... I was fortunate enough to get some 2010 for $485 each, but you'll struggle to find it for <$700. For those 1990's in that picture, the Guigal's were $800-1000 each, and the Grange was $470. The Grange was voted second place out of those five wines during our blind tasting. Long story short, you can't go wrong with Grange if you want a excellent, world class Syrah/Shiraz.
December 5, 20187 yr Jesus wine has gotten expensive. Most expensive bottle I ever bought was about $400. Bonneau Celestins. That was over 10 years ago though.
December 6, 20187 yr Jesus wine has gotten expensive. My bank account agrees. There are some great QPR wines. You either have to be at the right place at the right time or just pure luck. It has turned into a rich man’s hobby! Not sure if wine or bourbon/whiskey has gotten to the point of no return.
December 8, 20187 yr I know this is the wine thread, but figured I could ask about Champagne. Looking for suggestions for something good, with out the name Dom or Krug. Don’t mind spending money, just looking for variety.
December 8, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, Goofyboy said: I know this is the wine thread, but figured I could ask about Champagne. Looking for suggestions for something good, with out the name Dom or Krug. Don’t mind spending money, just looking for variety. Just throwing some out there... Money is no object: Salon Still pricey: Pol Roger Winston Churchill Little bit cheaper: Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque $100-ish: Laurent-Perrier Grande Siecle <$100: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Bollinger NV, Veuve Clicquot yellow label
December 8, 20187 yr Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or Rose —about $75 bottle. It’s a eally good NV champagne. I always keep a few bottles on Honda because it’s really hard to beat for the price/quality combination
December 8, 20187 yr I’m partial to the Bollinger Grand Anee ($130ish).Charles Heidseick in a NV brut or Rose is fantastic. The 1999 rose was out of this world.Reeder makes a good vintage rose.Others we like:Gaston ChiquetPierre Gimmonet st Fils (blanc de blanc and Vintage extra brut are both excellent)
December 8, 20187 yr On 11/24/2018 at 3:51 AM, DDD Dad said: Oh and in case anyone was wondering that’s DDD in the background. I think you are overestimating there, Chief.
December 8, 20187 yr I think you are overestimating there, Chief.We have covered this before (on TOS).
December 8, 20187 yr We have covered this before (on TOS). Delta Delta Delta, can i help you help you help you?
December 8, 20187 yr 10 hours ago, b_p said: Just throwing some out there... Money is no object: Salon Still pricey: Pol Roger Winston Churchill Little bit cheaper: Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque $100-ish: Laurent-Perrier Grande Siecle <$100: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, Bollinger NV, Veuve Clicquot yellow label Need the panties to come off: Billecart Salmon Brut Rose
December 8, 20187 yr Need the panties to come off: Billecart Salmon Brut RoseThis man knows what he is talking about. In other news I just went shopping at my storage. It was like Christmas. Picked up 4 cases of perfectly aged 95 Bordeaux, early 2000’s Napa cabs, and some Rhône stuff from the 90’s. Best part—I already bought the stuff 15 years ago.
December 8, 20187 yr 3 hours ago, Errestaurants said: Need the panties to come off: Billecart Salmon Brut Rose this right here. probably my all time favorite.
December 8, 20187 yr Need the panties to come off: Billecart Salmon Brut RoseYup almost put that in there too. Also a pretty good value for a rose.
December 8, 20187 yr Yup almost put that in there too. Also a pretty good value for a rose.Not sure I’d call it a value wine but it is wonderful to be sure.
December 8, 20187 yr Another bonus. Turns out I still have 7 bottles left of my Guigal Hermitage. Score!
December 9, 20187 yr Happy to help you out with that Sassacaia in 10 years or so. Edited December 9, 20187 yr by VABuckeye
December 9, 20187 yr Any recs for good Cabe, Malbecs, or Pinot noirs under $50 a bottle and ready to drink? I‘D take red recommendations outside those styles too.
December 9, 20187 yr Happy to help you out with that Sassacaia in 10 years or so. Yeah that was a recent gift from a friend. Will probably take that off site.
December 9, 20187 yr Any recs for good Cabe, Malbecs, or Pinot noirs under $50 a bottle and ready to drink? I‘D take red recommendations outside those styles too.Under $50? Freeman, Siduri, Arista, Holdredge, among many others all have some really nice RRV and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs that should run under $50 retail. Also Arista is run by a Longhorn. Most good Malbecs are well under $50. I am not fond of them so I don’t have any rec’s. Cabs are harder to find in that price range. Seems like entry point these days is between $50-$100. Glad I loaded up around 15 years ago. They are just too pricey now.
December 9, 20187 yr Catena Alta Malbec runs right at $50, and is good Honestly, hard to find a really good Napa cab for $50. Hall (the basic Hall cab) is 50-ish, as is Stag’s Leap Artemis. Both are OK. Daou Reserve (Paso Robles) is a little over $50, and not bad.
December 9, 20187 yr 11 hours ago, AustinMT said: Catena Alta Malbec runs right at $50, and is good Honestly, hard to find a really good Napa cab for $50. Hall (the basic Hall cab) is 50-ish, as is Stag’s Leap Artemis. Both are OK. Daou Reserve (Paso Robles) is a little over $50, and not bad. Thought of a couple of others — Ladera and Heitz. Right at $50
December 9, 20187 yr I would ad Raymond, Round Pound, Buehler and Chappellet to the list of $50 ish Napa cabs.
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