The Wine Thread - Page 23

05-12-2011, 08:45 PM

I'm drinking a 2000 Byington Bates Ranch Cab. This is our local winery. An excellent vintage back then, it is unreal now. Smooth, velvety, rich, complex. I tried to pick some flavors out but the complexity makes it too hard for me. Nothing bad at all, to me. It was about a $25 wine back in '02. Probably all gone now. I have one bottle left.
Cheers!

mosesbotbol · 05-30-2011, 12:01 PM

Not much action in this thread, so here's my Memorial Day wine for the a smoked lamb shoulder.

2000 Chateau Colombier-Monpelou
1992 Diamond Creek "Red Rock Terrace"

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.

07-09-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Not much action in this thread, so here's my Memorial Day wine for the a smoked lamb shoulder.

2000 Chateau Colombier-Monpelou
1992 Diamond Creek "Red Rock Terrace"

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

My recent bottles I've picked up over the last month or so:

2007 Patrick Lesec Les Galets Blonds
2005 Chateau Beausejour Becot
NV Jose Dhondt Blanc De Blanc
1999 Delamotte Brut Blanc De Blancs

I've been picking up some decent bottles of 2007 Cali cabs too. 2007 seems to be a good year, one that I actually enjoy for a change from Cali. Mondavi Reserve, Merus, Rubicon, Kathryn Hall all were very good. I'm very interested to know how the 2007 Diamond Creek red rock cab is.

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

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!

BUC WHITE · 08-18-2011, 12:13 PM

Height-Brown Picnic Red. Its a Connecticut vineyard and runs about $17 a bottle. It has a touch of sweetness, but not too sweet. thats my go to right now
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08-26-2011, 11:10 PM

Mmmmm, wine. That's all.

05-12-2011, 08:45 PM	#441
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread I'm drinking a 2000 Byington Bates Ranch Cab. This is our local winery. An excellent vintage back then, it is unreal now. Smooth, velvety, rich, complex. I tried to pick some flavors out but the complexity makes it too hard for me. Nothing bad at all, to me. It was about a $25 wine back in '02. Probably all gone now. I have one bottle left. Cheers!

05-30-2011, 12:01 PM	#442
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread Not much action in this thread, so here's my Memorial Day wine for the a smoked lamb shoulder. 2000 Chateau Colombier-Monpelou 1992 Diamond Creek "Red Rock Terrace" __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-15-2011, 09:13 AM	#443
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

07-11-2011, 07:03 AM	#448
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=263281

07-23-2011, 06:40 PM	#449
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.

07-25-2011, 10:52 AM	#450
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: The Wine Thread __________________ herf wear

07-28-2011, 01:47 AM	#451
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	#452
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.

08-12-2011, 08:03 PM	#453
mmblz .090909... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 4,031 Trading: (3)	Re: The Wine Thread Goldeneye Gowan Creek Pinot Noir yum __________________ herf wear

08-12-2011, 10:15 PM	#455
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.

08-18-2011, 12:13 PM	#459
BUC WHITE Always On Vacation Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Connecticut Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: The Wine Thread Height-Brown Picnic Red. Its a Connecticut vineyard and runs about $17 a bottle. It has a touch of sweetness, but not too sweet. thats my go to right now [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by BUC WHITE; 08-18-2011 at 12:21 PM. Reason: add picture

08-26-2011, 11:10 PM	#460
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Mmmmm, wine. That's all.