The Wine Thread - Page 37

Gabe215 · 01-11-2016, 04:32 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, 05:43 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, 11:03 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, 04:22 PM

It was bottled in 2015

Gabe215 · 01-21-2016, 06:21 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, 11:00 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, 06:43 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, 09:17 PM

A rich white wine for a big meal.

nutcracker · 04-30-2016, 07:12 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, 07:13 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, 04:44 PM

Tonight's line up

mosesbotbol · 06-27-2016, 09:18 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, 09:34 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, 05:50 PM

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

icehog3 · 12-17-2016, 06:01 PM

Love me some good port, Gabe.

Gabe215 · 12-19-2016, 04:55 AM

Had my first Amarone style wine last night and loved it, going to have to try some more now!!

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

Had my first Amarone style wine last night and loved it, going to have to try some more now!!

Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone will send you to heaven and beyond. Actually, any of their wines are beyond belief.

Porch Dweller · 12-21-2016, 07:30 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.

mosesbotbol · 12-21-2016, 07:47 AM

Had a wonder 1948 Fonseca a week ago; absolutely fantastic. The weekend was full of port including 1963 Fonseca, 1963 Dow, 1977 Fonseca, 1977 Dow, 1977 Warre, 1980 Graham, and 1980 Dow.

Also had a really fancy Marsala that tasted like Madeira, but after a few days opened took a life of its own. I needed to finish it before I left the country for work.

nutcracker · 12-21-2016, 07:11 PM

Being the country of my birth, I have an affinity for South African wines. Alto Shiraz is a spectacular example of an old world style Syrah (I.e. Not Aussie fruit bomb crud). It's been cellared a while, but has aged magnificently into a fine leathery, sweaty, still tannic red.
paired up with JBs homemade ricotta gnocchi with a sage mushroom cognac sauce.

Totally sublime......

01-11-2016, 04:32 PM	#721
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 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, 05:43 AM	#722
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, 11:03 AM	#723
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 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 11:04 AM. Reason: Add something

01-12-2016, 04:22 PM	#724
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread It was bottled in 2015

01-21-2016, 06:21 AM	#725
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 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, 06:43 PM	#727
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, 09:17 PM	#728
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, 07:12 PM	#729
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, 04:44 PM	#731
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Tonight's line up

06-27-2016, 09:18 AM	#732
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, 09:34 AM	#733
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, 05:50 PM	#734
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Last Post was in June?? I guess nobody drinks wine any more? Last Night...

12-17-2016, 06:01 PM	#735
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,269 Trading: (60)	Re: The Wine Thread Love me some good port, Gabe. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-19-2016, 04:55 AM	#736
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: The Wine Thread Had my first Amarone style wine last night and loved it, going to have to try some more now!!

12-21-2016, 07:47 AM	#739
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 wonder 1948 Fonseca a week ago; absolutely fantastic. The weekend was full of port including 1963 Fonseca, 1963 Dow, 1977 Fonseca, 1977 Dow, 1977 Warre, 1980 Graham, and 1980 Dow. Also had a really fancy Marsala that tasted like Madeira, but after a few days opened took a life of its own. I needed to finish it before I left the country for work. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-21-2016, 07:11 PM	#740
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 Being the country of my birth, I have an affinity for South African wines. Alto Shiraz is a spectacular example of an old world style Syrah (I.e. Not Aussie fruit bomb crud). It's been cellared a while, but has aged magnificently into a fine leathery, sweaty, still tannic red. paired up with JBs homemade ricotta gnocchi with a sage mushroom cognac sauce. Totally sublime...... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)