The Wine Thread - Page 32

mosesbotbol · 09-09-2015, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Broadbent 10 seems to come in Sercial and Malmsey, I'm assuming your referring to Sercial?

The Sercial is the drier one. I would get the Malmsey from them.

mosesbotbol · 09-10-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

The Sercial is the drier one. I would get the Malmsey from them.

I just ordered a case online for $33 a bottled shipped. This vendor did not have on premises, so fingers crossed they can actually get it for that price.

My local B&M said Broadbent also has Bual and Verdelho. I really like Verdelho (semi-dry), but did not give me a price yet. I'll be happy with Malmsey at that price either way...

GreekGodX · 09-09-2015, 05:47 AM

If anyone is near NJ, I recommend going to the Wine Library. You can also order from their website. Great selection and their prices are even better. https://winelibrary.com

I went there this past weekend and stocked up on some different wines. Amazing customer service as well.

Gabe215 · 09-09-2015, 06:54 PM

Efharisto Christos, I have family in Hoboken and Astoria Queens(I'm also Greek) I might have to make a pit stop there next time I head up there!

mosesbotbol · 11-04-2015, 05:59 AM

For those who like CdP (Chateauneuf du Pape), try "la Fiole du Pape". It is a non-vintage wine made of different vintages and bottled. It can be aged, but is ready to drink when bottled. Very good CdP you don't have to worry about a vintage or sitting on the bottle.

Cool looking bottle to boot. Recommended for under $30

Gabe215 · 01-11-2016, 03:32 PM

No activity on here since the first week of November!?!?!?
Went to the best PA Liquor store today any picked these up!!

mosesbotbol · 01-12-2016, 04:43 AM

How's the Fuerheerd? That's a rare brand! I have never had their tawny before; only one or two vintages. Does it say when it was bottled?

I know the Broadbent is good; I buy that one all the time.

Gabe215 · 01-12-2016, 10:03 AM

Is it?? I see it all the time and usually pass by it, I went specifically for that Madeira off your recommendation, and was planning to get a cheap Tawny (sandemans) and they were out all they had was TF 10 and for $10 less I reached for Fuerheerd. I only had a small glass to try it and I t is indeed VERY good and for $20 a bottle you really can't beat it!! I'll look to see where it was bottled when I get home this evening. As for the Madeira I'm saving it for a rainy day!

Gabe215 · 01-12-2016, 03:22 PM

It was bottled in 2015

Gabe215 · 01-21-2016, 05:21 AM

Don't knock me for the Jam Jar, it's fun to drink. Enjoyed the Fuerheerd so much that I got another 10 year tawny and decided to try their Reserve Ruby. Moses, ever hear of Barão De Vilar? It was on sale for $39.99 so I figured I couldn't go wrong regardless!!

mosesbotbol · 01-21-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Moses, ever hear of Barão De Vilar?

I have heard of Vilar, but never tried any of their ports. I think they are more of a Colheita brand.

nutcracker · 03-21-2016, 05:43 PM

So - potato gnocchi with provolone and mushrooms. (And a touch of Manitoba's favorite vegetable - BACON).

My Italian friends might disown me, but mushrooms = Borgogne.

Peasant wine for peasant food! Fantastic!

mosesbotbol · 03-21-2016, 08:17 PM

A rich white wine for a big meal.

nutcracker · 04-30-2016, 06:12 PM

A 2007 Patagonian Malbec with our homemade burgers. Chef Earl's BBQ sauce really picked it up. (Available at St Pauls Farmers' market.)

I usually prefer Cahors Malbecs, which are more tannic and structured. The A Lisa is pretty good with a bit of age on it.

mosesbotbol · 05-02-2016, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nutcracker

I usually prefer Cahors Malbecs, which are more tannic and structured.

Same here

Gabe215 · 06-25-2016, 03:44 PM

Tonight's line up

mosesbotbol · 06-27-2016, 08:18 AM

^^ Some fun ones there. ^^

The Setubal 20 is what caught my eye the most. JM Fonseca is the probably the best producer as well.

mosesbotbol · 06-27-2016, 08:34 AM

Guess it's time to post something, Gabe215 motivated me. A couple of nights ago (Saturday) we did two 1977 Vintage Ports; '77 Taylor and '77 Fonseca. 1977 is a bit a odds. Widely heralded as great vintage, but in reality is just an average vintage IMO.

Perhaps a discussion on the vintage should be another thread, but '77 is hardly '70 or '66.
I rated the Taylor at 93 points and funny enough that I rated 93 points 6 years ago! A friend keeps notes on what we drank and looked up our prior review. The Fonseca I think I gave 91 points.

Gabe215 · 12-17-2016, 04:50 PM

Last Post was in June?? I guess nobody drinks wine any more?
Last Night...

Porch Dweller · 12-21-2016, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Last Post was in June?? I guess nobody drinks wine any more?

I drink plenty of it, but i have the palette of a goat and drink 8$-12$ bottles of Cabernet, Pinot, and Malbec and $15-$20 bottles of Chianti.

So while I enjoy reading this thread, I don't have much of substance to contribute.

09-09-2015, 05:47 AM	#3
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: The Wine Thread If anyone is near NJ, I recommend going to the Wine Library. You can also order from their website. Great selection and their prices are even better. https://winelibrary.com I went there this past weekend and stocked up on some different wines. Amazing customer service as well. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

09-09-2015, 06:54 PM	#4
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Efharisto Christos, I have family in Hoboken and Astoria Queens(I'm also Greek) I might have to make a pit stop there next time I head up there!

11-04-2015, 05:59 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread For those who like CdP (Chateauneuf du Pape), try "la Fiole du Pape". It is a non-vintage wine made of different vintages and bottled. It can be aged, but is ready to drink when bottled. Very good CdP you don't have to worry about a vintage or sitting on the bottle. Cool looking bottle to boot. Recommended for under $30 __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-11-2016, 03:32 PM	#6
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread No activity on here since the first week of November!?!?!? Went to the best PA Liquor store today any picked these up!!

01-12-2016, 04:43 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread How's the Fuerheerd? That's a rare brand! I have never had their tawny before; only one or two vintages. Does it say when it was bottled? I know the Broadbent is good; I buy that one all the time. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-12-2016, 10:03 AM	#8
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Is it?? I see it all the time and usually pass by it, I went specifically for that Madeira off your recommendation, and was planning to get a cheap Tawny (sandemans) and they were out all they had was TF 10 and for $10 less I reached for Fuerheerd. I only had a small glass to try it and I t is indeed VERY good and for $20 a bottle you really can't beat it!! I'll look to see where it was bottled when I get home this evening. As for the Madeira I'm saving it for a rainy day! Last edited by Gabe215; 01-12-2016 at 10:04 AM. Reason: Add something

01-12-2016, 03:22 PM	#9
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread It was bottled in 2015

01-21-2016, 05:21 AM	#10
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Don't knock me for the Jam Jar, it's fun to drink. Enjoyed the Fuerheerd so much that I got another 10 year tawny and decided to try their Reserve Ruby. Moses, ever hear of Barão De Vilar? It was on sale for $39.99 so I figured I couldn't go wrong regardless!!

03-21-2016, 05:43 PM	#12
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: The Wine Thread So - potato gnocchi with provolone and mushrooms. (And a touch of Manitoba's favorite vegetable - BACON). My Italian friends might disown me, but mushrooms = Borgogne. Peasant wine for peasant food! Fantastic! __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

03-21-2016, 08:17 PM	#13
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread A rich white wine for a big meal. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-30-2016, 06:12 PM	#14
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: The Wine Thread A 2007 Patagonian Malbec with our homemade burgers. Chef Earl's BBQ sauce really picked it up. (Available at St Pauls Farmers' market.) I usually prefer Cahors Malbecs, which are more tannic and structured. The A Lisa is pretty good with a bit of age on it. __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

06-25-2016, 03:44 PM	#16
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Tonight's line up

06-27-2016, 08:18 AM	#17
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread ^^ Some fun ones there. ^^ The Setubal 20 is what caught my eye the most. JM Fonseca is the probably the best producer as well. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

06-27-2016, 08:34 AM	#18
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Wine Thread Guess it's time to post something, Gabe215 motivated me. A couple of nights ago (Saturday) we did two 1977 Vintage Ports; '77 Taylor and '77 Fonseca. 1977 is a bit a odds. Widely heralded as great vintage, but in reality is just an average vintage IMO. Perhaps a discussion on the vintage should be another thread, but '77 is hardly '70 or '66. I rated the Taylor at 93 points and funny enough that I rated 93 points 6 years ago! A friend keeps notes on what we drank and looked up our prior review. The Fonseca I think I gave 91 points. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-17-2016, 04:50 PM	#19
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,117 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Last Post was in June?? I guess nobody drinks wine any more? Last Night...