The Wine Thread - Page 23

Sauer Grapes · 12-31-2012, 10:56 PM

Mold or plume?

JK... but I've never seen this on a cork. There was some more in the bottom of the bottle. It was a Chardonnay and the taste was great.

hammondc · 01-03-2013, 05:24 PM

WTF is that? Sugar crystals?

mosesbotbol · 01-04-2013, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

WTF is that? Sugar crystals?

Tartic acid most likely.

Sauer Grapes · 01-05-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

WTF is that? Sugar crystals?

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Tartic acid most likely.

Moses is correct. Much like plume on a cigar is doesn't really mean that much. Supposedly the crystals are bitter, but I tasted one and it was tasteless (you pour carefully to avoid them gong into the glass or decanter). From what i read, it happens more in red wines and far more often in unfiltered wines. I also read that it's a sign the wine was well made.

This was a Chardonnay from Topel that I got a year and a half ago in their tasting room in Healdsburg, ca. Doesn't get great reviews but I liked it. Drank darn near the entire bottle and didn't have a hangover the next day.

mosesbotbol · 01-06-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

From what i read, it happens more in red wines and far more often in unfiltered wines. I also read that it's a sign the wine was well made.

I thought it some wines, tartic acid is added to stabilize it? I see it a lot in Sauternes and it's floating in around in the bottle.

Sauer Grapes · 01-06-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I thought it some wines, tartic acid is added to stabilize it? I see it a lot in Sauternes and it's floating in around in the bottle.

Possible. I'm far too much of a noob to know anything about it more than what I read on a google search about it. :-)

hammondc · 01-04-2013, 05:58 AM

Cool. I very rarely drink white wines, so I have never seen that.

mosesbotbol · 01-04-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Cool. I very rarely drink white wines, so I have never seen that.

Can happen with red wine too.

01-05-2013, 09:09 PM

Hello Wine Thread...

Since being on this forum I have given many new things a try to develop and get to know my own personal tastes, So I figured hmm.. why not give some wine a shot?

I found a bottle of Apothic Red that I liked very much, Anyone have any other suggestions for bargain bottles for a wine noob? 10 to 15 dollars is my price range more or less and I find I tend to like Red wines more, merlot's and Cab's seem to be most agreeable with me...

Thanks for your recommendations....

mosesbotbol · 01-06-2013, 06:52 PM

A good wine for the money I thought I'd mention is "St. James Basket". Cost about $12 and is a solera, not a vintage wine. Great stuff for the money.

01-06-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

A good wine for the money I thought I'd mention is "St. James Basket". Cost about $12 and is a solera, not a vintage wine. Great stuff for the money.

Thanks, I'll see if I can't get my hands on a bottle...

any other recommendations?

Sauer Grapes · 01-06-2013, 09:28 PM

For a good value in a red, I like "House Wine" by the Magnificent Wine Company out of Washington.
http://www.originalhousewine.com/

mosesbotbol · 01-07-2013, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robulous78

Thanks, I'll see if I can't get my hands on a bottle...

any other recommendations?

Altano by Symington. There's a regular, organic and reserve. Any of them are fantastic and had to beat at around $12 for the regular.

Crasto or Flor de Crasto are both great and around $12 as well.

Last but not least, Ramos Pinto Duas Qunitas which is also around $12.

All of the wines mentioned should sell for more money considering the work that is done on their vineyards and in the winemaking process. This is real handcrafted wine the goes beyond their respective price points.

12-08-2013, 07:50 PM

Drinking some 2007 Domaine Les Pallieres Terraces de Diable. Drinking much better now than it was 16 months ago.

mosesbotbol · 12-09-2013, 05:13 AM

Here's some pictures of last weeks wines I had. Was a good week

12-09-2013, 07:54 PM

No pics Moses

mosesbotbol · 12-11-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

No pics Moses

You don't see them?

12-15-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You don't see them?

yeppers, nothing here

massphatness · 12-14-2013, 01:48 PM

Secret Santa did me right with an assortment of red wines. Grace & I finished off a bottle of Casas Patronales Carmenere, a really nice Chilean offering which seems to fall between a merlot & a cab.

It was delicious!

mosesbotbol · 01-01-2014, 05:57 AM

Had a 1982 Duckhorn Cab last night; the oldest Duckhorn I have tried (I think). Held up really well. Took about 3 hours to open up. Classic style CA cab.

If I did not have to host pictures on this forum; I'd share more of the bottles I open...

12-31-2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: The Wine Thread Mold or plume? JK... but I've never seen this on a cork. There was some more in the bottom of the bottle. It was a Chardonnay and the taste was great.

01-03-2013, 05:24 PM	#2
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread WTF is that? Sugar crystals?

01-04-2013, 05:58 AM	#7
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread Cool. I very rarely drink white wines, so I have never seen that.

01-05-2013, 09:09 PM	#9
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Hello Wine Thread... Since being on this forum I have given many new things a try to develop and get to know my own personal tastes, So I figured hmm.. why not give some wine a shot? I found a bottle of Apothic Red that I liked very much, Anyone have any other suggestions for bargain bottles for a wine noob? 10 to 15 dollars is my price range more or less and I find I tend to like Red wines more, merlot's and Cab's seem to be most agreeable with me... Thanks for your recommendations....

01-06-2013, 06:52 PM	#10
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread A good wine for the money I thought I'd mention is "St. James Basket". Cost about $12 and is a solera, not a vintage wine. Great stuff for the money. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-06-2013, 09:28 PM	#12
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: The Wine Thread For a good value in a red, I like "House Wine" by the Magnificent Wine Company out of Washington. http://www.originalhousewine.com/

12-08-2013, 07:50 PM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Drinking some 2007 Domaine Les Pallieres Terraces de Diable. Drinking much better now than it was 16 months ago.

12-09-2013, 05:13 AM	#15
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread Here's some pictures of last weeks wines I had. Was a good week __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-09-2013, 07:54 PM	#16
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread No pics Moses

12-14-2013, 01:48 PM	#19
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: The Wine Thread Secret Santa did me right with an assortment of red wines. Grace & I finished off a bottle of Casas Patronales Carmenere, a really nice Chilean offering which seems to fall between a merlot & a cab. It was delicious! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

01-01-2014, 05:57 AM	#20
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread Had a 1982 Duckhorn Cab last night; the oldest Duckhorn I have tried (I think). Held up really well. Took about 3 hours to open up. Classic style CA cab. If I did not have to host pictures on this forum; I'd share more of the bottles I open... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's