Simply...The Wine Thread

[Runnin' Rebel]

[QUOTE=G8RDPM;7140978]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Uggg..I have no room for this plus 43 more coming next week. Anyone want to purchase some PM lol

You always get the best stuff!

Simple solution...store it here!

Hi Scott:
Roger right above your last post has the goods all the time, Napa, French the world. He's schooling me on things other then Napa. I don't think he knows he's been helping me

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Yes, same winemaker. MT is a 6/8 blend, Balero is Cab-Mer-Temp, smooth, fruity. A young wine for everyday drinking.

Yes, Mariatinto is good. It has all those blends almost similar to Chateauneuf du pape but just a bit more heavier but has a nice slightly dark fruity taste, that's why it went so very well with appetizers we had. I think I mentioned that it was so good while we eat the appetizers. Also I think you brought that to Capitol Grill that one night too ?

[Runnin' Rebel]

TRF's 1st Branded Wine !! Took a while to read the instructions but we went at it. Should turn out just like a flavor of being grown in the AVA Howell Mountain Area of Napa, bumped right next to Robert Foley Vineyards, so expect a little Taste of Foley in the mix. ( swiped some raisins ) Corks ! Who needs Corks ! We bypassed this part and went straight to straws !

And that's how you make Hilbilly Backwood Briar Vino ! only 1 person splaining cause a few guys had no tooth, ok, 1 person had a teeth

Please leave constructive criticism below !



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https://youtu.be/n7tauROWh0Y

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by BNALION

If you are looking for a nice holiday gift... may I suggest an engraved painted bottle of Flora Springs wine. Our monthly shipment cam with a giant Sequoia tree seedling too!

Definitely agree with you my friend!!
They make some of the nicest holiday series - in my opinion -- I was given a bottle for Christmas last year!! I think it has a sleigh on it.

Cheers!!


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[RHIII]

I've pulled these two for dinner this evening with great friends - our last night in Highlands --

The Quintessa is my friends all time favorite -- and the Bond is in my top 10...should be tasty.

Cheers all!!




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[RHIII]

Just wanted to share a little bit about this wine with everyone -- if you're either new to French wines -- or just trying to find a first growth that holds up phenomenally for the $$ I DEFINITELY recommend trying the Gruaud La Rose --

The last two I've opened were an '85 and and '86 and they both were spectacular.

Don't decant though (too much risk of it falling apart- as in any old Bordeaux) just open about an hour / hour and a half before drinking and enjoy!!!

Cheers!!




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[incontrol]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Just wanted to share a little bit about this wine with everyone -- if you're either new to French wines -- or just trying to find a first growth that holds up phenomenally for the $$ I DEFINITELY recommend trying the Gruaud La Rose --

The last two I've opened were an '85 and and '86 and they both were spectacular.

Don't decant though (too much risk of it falling apart- as in any old Bordeaux) just open about an hour / hour and a half before drinking and enjoy!!!

Cheers!!




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Thank you for the info. I am very new to French Bordeaux and appreciate the insight.

Cheers!


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[texex91]

Very nice ones Roger.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by texex91

Very nice ones Roger.

Thanks my friend -- they've been quite enjoyable -- and have made for some great conversations with our group of friends with us.


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[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Yes, Mariatinto is good. It has all those blends almost similar to Chateauneuf du pape but just a bit more heavier but has a nice slightly dark fruity taste, that's why it went so very well with appetizers we had. I think I mentioned that it was so good while we eat the appetizers. Also I think you brought that to Capitol Grill that one night too ?

Yes!

[RHIII]

The grand finale....




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[texex91]

Very nice Roger...I enjoy the poor mans edition...

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by texex91

Very nice Roger...I enjoy the poor mans edition...

Ha!!! Hardly my friend!!!!

LOVE the maiden -- last one I opened was an '06 that was spectacular. ALL of Bob Levy's wines are going to be off the charts.

This one was to close out A great weekend with friends.

Cheers!!!


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[fusionstorm]

Originally Posted by RHIII

The grand finale....




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Nice! But so damn young to be pouring it right now. I'm not touching my '12 Estates for at least 15 years. Doubt I'll open the magnums for 20 years.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Nice! But so damn young to be pouring it right now. I'm not touching my '12 Estates for at least 15 years. Doubt I'll open the magnums for 20 years.

Agreed -- it was more for the group we were with who many had never had -- if it were me -- I'd have opened a '97!!!


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[RHIII]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Agreed -- it was more for the group we were with who several had never had -- if it were me -- I'd have opened a '97!!!


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[rr-nyc]

Some incredible wines are being posted lately.




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[RHIII]

Went with a nice Burgundy tonight. Figured it would go well with watching Bottle Shock!! (One of my favorite movies!!)

Which made me slightly consider opening up the second --- bottle (instead of the Burgundy---) but I changed my mind and put it back on the cellar!!! Cheers all!!






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[G8RDPM]

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Hi Scott:
Roger right above your last post has the goods all the time, Napa, French the world. He's schooling me on things other then Napa. I don't think he knows he's been helping me
Mark,
You and Roger make me feel like I'm drinking Boone's Farm or MD 20/20 from back in the day!
Happy to live vicariously!

Ordered Caymus Zin today. I think it goes great with thanksgiving turkey!

Enjoyed this on Sunday! Very good!

[RHIII]

That's some pretty good Pinot right there my friend!!! Wife and I had a bottle last year in Napa at Bottega of an earlier vintage. Can't go wrong with anything put together by Far Niente!!

[texex91]

Adding some port...

[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by texex91

Adding some port...

That my friend should be spectacular

[austinp]

I am looking to add an undercounter top wine refrigerator. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have about 48 inches of space. Thank you!

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[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by austinp

I am looking to add an undercounter top wine refrigerator. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I have about 48 inches of space. Thank you!

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I have this Marvel industries dual temperature unit. Top has beer/water and bottom (which is warmer) has the wine. We just bought this house a few months ago and it came with it. So far so good

[mjclark32]

I need some advice from you all. I have his 06 silver oak that I plan on opening out at dinner tonight. The plan is to decant it, however I don't know for how long...?

[Runnin' Rebel]

Over 2 years in a barrel then another 2 more in the bottle. That's why Silver Oak is always later then other vineyards to release.

I'd decant for an hour to soften up the oak. In any event that ones ready to drink now not later.

Hope you like it but get ready for oak, but should open after an hout to let the fruit out. If you had this since the purchase you know the history behind how it was stored.



Still to this day the '97 Silver Oak Alexander Valley was the best Cab I've ever had, I've had real close but those 2 glasses were
Perfect.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Over 2 years in a barrel then another 2 more in the bottle. That's why Silver Oak is always later then other vineyards to release.

I'd decant for an hour to soften up the oak. In any event that ones ready to drink now not later.

Hope you like it but get ready for oak, but should open after an hout to let the fruit out. If you had this since the purchase you know the history behind how it was stored.



Still to this day the '97 Silver Oak Alexander Valley was the best Cab I've ever had, I've had real close but those 2 glasses were
Perfect.

Thanks Mark. Funny to think I was a sophomore in college when this was bottled. Looking forward to it

[Wesley Crusher]

Ok guys - total wine noob, so don't kill me.

How do you know when a wine is worth aging or not? I see comments here about you guys buying bottles and then storing them for years. Wines worth aging are more expensive, I am sure, but what actually makes them worth aging? How do you know how long to age a wine?

Thanks,

[Runnin' Rebel]

Hi Wes.
Age old question right there. Could depends on Tannins, acid level, alohol levels, vine age etc.. if you really want to figure things out buy like 6 bottles drink one now, another one 6 months later and then 6 another months another one. Research drink have fun. Trace can chime in.

2012, 2013, 2014 are magical years for Napa Area. Mostly if you buy off the supermarket shelves you can drink those now. Some of ultra boutique vineyards actually limit bottles you can buy and go to Auction as soon as they're bottled.

Anyways, good luck and read a lot. There's a ton try. Mostly I purchase ready to drink. On exception if it's a good year in Napa I buy, like the the 3 years above I buy and hold, try 1 in a few months then try in a few months. Mostly decant high end wines that young.

Here's what I'm having in less than an hour. Blackened Salmon and pasta tonight

[Runnin' Rebel]

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[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

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Looking good my friend!! Enjoy!!


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