The Wine Thread - Page 19

mosesbotbol · 07-11-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Some serious wine there. I would love to sample some older Diamond Creek. Out of Cali, they are a top producer for me.

1999 Delamotte Brut Blanc De Blancs

I have had about a dozen older Diamond Creeks from the 70's on, and all have been fantastic. Some take a while to open up, but they are all one could wish for in CA Cabs. DC is one brand I buy older wines blind with good confidence.

I bet your Delamotte is going to be fun!

07-11-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I have had about a dozen older Diamond Creeks from the 70's on, and all have been fantastic. Some take a while to open up, but they are all one could wish for in CA Cabs. DC is one brand I buy older wines blind with good confidence.

I bet your Delamotte is going to be fun!

Delamotte makes it possible to taste a little bit of Salon. Not exactly Salon no, but Champagne Delamotte holds its own to just about any house, in my limited opinoin. The more I drink real grower champagne, the more I respect it and love it now. I really can't wait to pop the 1999!!

Moses, you should really check out the Jose Dhondt. Such a great NV!

07-11-2011, 07:03 AM

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=263281

mosesbotbol · 06-15-2011, 09:13 AM

I don’t get to drink a lot of CA wines; this was a treat. Merlot has a bad name, but when done right, it’s no wonder why it’s a primary varietal of most Bordeaux. I wash CA would push blended wines further.

Last night we drank a wonderful expression of Merlot; 1993 Stags Leap Napa Merlot. It was really dark in the glass like it could be 2003 vintage. Ripe, perfumed with tobacco and port-like flavors. Hints of eucalyptus, spice, and dark fruit still showing well. This bottle can go another 10+ years without question. The finish was medium length with lightly chalky tannins. 93 points.

06-15-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I don’t get to drink a lot of CA wines; this was a treat. Merlot has a bad name, but when done right, it’s no wonder why it’s a primary varietal of most Bordeaux. I wish CA would push blended wines further

Me too! Although I have about twenty bottles of blends that are some of my favorites.

WyGuy · 07-23-2011, 06:40 PM

Has anyone tried the Cosentino Cigarzin? I've gone through a few bottles of these, and definitely recommend giving it a try.

mmblz · 07-25-2011, 10:52 AM

LasciviousXXX · 07-28-2011, 01:47 AM

Drank most of this bottle this morning after work.... great stuff!

eber · 08-12-2011, 03:47 PM

some notable bottles that I have had of late:

1997 Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
---this was a great bottle, good juicy dark red fruit, mellowed tannins but still there. This wine could still go for a few more (~3) years.
1993 Ferrari-Carano Tresor
--- opened 2 bottles for a family dinner, this wine is still showing well if you like that aged bordeaux flavor, the fruit is fading, on the pallet it is quite earthy and hints of mushroom came through, huge complex nose. This vintage is on its last legs IMHO, it should be drunk sooner than later.

mmblz · 08-12-2011, 08:03 PM

Goldeneye Gowan Creek Pinot Noir

yum

08-12-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

Goldeneye Gowan Creek Pinot Noir

yum

Did some reading one this one, sounds like a great bottle.

RGD. · 08-12-2011, 10:15 PM

Few months ago I had a bottle of this at a friends house and, taste being subjective, thought it was an excellent drink. So got around to picking up a few bottles. If you can, might want to give it a go. From what I understand stock is pretty low now.

2006 Tomaiolo Morellino di Scansano (95 points)

Ron

mosesbotbol · 08-13-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

Few months ago I had a bottle of this at a friends house and, taste being subjective, thought it was an excellent drink. So got around to picking up a few bottles. If you can, might want to give it a go. From what I understand stock is pretty low now.

2006 Tomaiolo Morellino di Scansano (95 points)

Ron

How much were those selling for?

WS's last review was for 2004 and it was $14 a bottle. Tuscan wines (as are most Italian wines) really underpriced right now, so for sure it is wise to stock up.

Yesterday, I picked up a case and 3 extra bottles of 2007 Dezanni "La luna e le stelle" Barbera d'Asti at Costco. My local Costco has independent wine buyers who pick up a pallet of this-and-that, that sells out stupid quickly at rock bottom prices. I went to Costco to buy coffee beans and walked out with a case of wine! Packaged in wood too for $10 a bottle!

I had one bottle last night at a friend's house and everyone loved it. I have one more to try at my house and one bottle to put in the cellar (to keep me from opening the case) to evaluate its development.

RGD. · 08-13-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

How much were those selling for?

WS's last review was for 2004 and it was $14 a bottle. Tuscan wines (as are most Italian wines) really underpriced right now, so for sure it is wise to stock up.

$12 a bottle - free shipping on six or more.

Ron

mosesbotbol · 08-13-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by RGD.

$12 a bottle - free shipping on six or more.

Ron

Good score!

eber · 08-26-2011, 11:27 PM

Just had a 1995 Ferrari-Carano Tresor tonight with some family, what a difference between this and the 1993, much bigger juicy red fruit with hints of cedar, a great wine with plenty of life left

TheRiddick · 08-27-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eber

Just had a 1995 Ferrari-Carano Tresor tonight with some family, what a difference between this and the 1993, much bigger juicy red fruit with hints of cedar, a great wine with plenty of life left

You're comparing two very different vintages. 1995 was by far among the best in the past I have no idea how many years, similar to 2001 and 2005. 1993 was, well, similar to 1998 and 2008 (very bad that is).

eber · 08-27-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

You're comparing two very different vintages. 1995 was by far among the best in the past I have no idea how many years, similar to 2001 and 2005. 1993 was, well, similar to 1998 and 2008 (very bad that is).

It is pretty interesting to taste the difference between the two vintages, I wouldn't say that the 1993 was bad but definitely not nearly as good as the 1995, I am glad I have 1 more bottle.

mosesbotbol · 08-28-2011, 08:34 AM

I never had seen that bottlling of Ferrari-Carano.

eber · 08-28-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I never had seen that bottlling of Ferrari-Carano.

its a bordeaux blend, I believe it is still in production.

07-11-2011, 07:03 AM	#3
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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread I don’t get to drink a lot of CA wines; this was a treat. Merlot has a bad name, but when done right, it’s no wonder why it’s a primary varietal of most Bordeaux. I wash CA would push blended wines further. Last night we drank a wonderful expression of Merlot; 1993 Stags Leap Napa Merlot. It was really dark in the glass like it could be 2003 vintage. Ripe, perfumed with tobacco and port-like flavors. Hints of eucalyptus, spice, and dark fruit still showing well. This bottle can go another 10+ years without question. The finish was medium length with lightly chalky tannins. 93 points. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: The Wine Thread Has anyone tried the Cosentino Cigarzin? I've gone through a few bottles of these, and definitely recommend giving it a try.

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LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: The Wine Thread Drank most of this bottle this morning after work.... great stuff!

08-12-2011, 03:47 PM	#9
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: The Wine Thread some notable bottles that I have had of late: 1997 Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon ---this was a great bottle, good juicy dark red fruit, mellowed tannins but still there. This wine could still go for a few more (~3) years. 1993 Ferrari-Carano Tresor --- opened 2 bottles for a family dinner, this wine is still showing well if you like that aged bordeaux flavor, the fruit is fading, on the pallet it is quite earthy and hints of mushroom came through, huge complex nose. This vintage is on its last legs IMHO, it should be drunk sooner than later.

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RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: The Wine Thread Few months ago I had a bottle of this at a friends house and, taste being subjective, thought it was an excellent drink. So got around to picking up a few bottles. If you can, might want to give it a go. From what I understand stock is pretty low now. 2006 Tomaiolo Morellino di Scansano (95 points) Ron Last edited by RGD.; 08-12-2011 at 10:22 PM.

08-26-2011, 11:27 PM	#16
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: The Wine Thread Just had a 1995 Ferrari-Carano Tresor tonight with some family, what a difference between this and the 1993, much bigger juicy red fruit with hints of cedar, a great wine with plenty of life left

08-28-2011, 08:34 AM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread I never had seen that bottlling of Ferrari-Carano. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's