Simply...The Wine Thread

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Nice decanter!

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[tifosi]

Subbing to this thread!

I was hoping there was a wine thread on here.

[tifosi]

My wife and I drank a bottle of 2010 Paulliac Bordeaux on Saturday night. Really love this wine. I have 3 or 4 more bottles and also a couple 2011 that I'm going to hold on to for a couple years.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by tifosi

My wife and I drank a bottle of 2010 Paulliac Bordeaux on Saturday night. Really love this wine. I have 3 or 4 more bottle and also a couple 2011 that I'm going to hold on to for a couple years.

great vintage for Bordeaux and more time can't hurt but I wouldn't go too long if you like it now because it is age worthy but not a premier cru that needs a minimum 15-20 years. JMHO

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

great vintage for Bordeaux and more time can't hurt but I wouldn't go too long if you like it now because it is age worthy but not a premier cru that needs a minimum 15-20 years. JMHO

Yes, I definitely agree with you there. I wasn't thinking decades, but drink them over the next year or two.

Still working up to those premier crus...

[limenko]

Anniversary dinner last night.

[G8RDPM]

Birthday dinner a few days late!

Mark,wifey drank Veuve!
Enjoy the weekend my friends.

[wantonebad]

shafer last night, pretty darn good.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

shafer last night, pretty darn good.

SWEET!!!

that's one right there that never disappoints!!!


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[RHIII]

This is a very 'under the radar' Cab drinkers merlot and pairs well with just about anything.

I would recommend to anyone who might be on the fence about this particular varietal --- you will not be disappointed. Full bodied and complex along with a nice blend of fruit and tannins.

Cheers all!!


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[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by RHIII

This is a very 'under the radar' Cab drinkers merlot and pairs well with just about anything.

I would recommend to anyone who might be on the fence about this particular varietal --- you will not be disappointed. Full bodied and complex along with a nice blend of fruit and tannins.

Cheers all!!


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Agreed. Great wine and beautiful vineyard

[BNA/LION]

This months delivery...

[incontrol]

Tonight's wine choice. A very beautiful wine.




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[tifosi]

Hey all. I'm getting into Bordeaux. Getting a feel for the regions and classification system. I've only tried a few bottles on the cheaper end and my favorite so far is a 2010 fifth growth Paulliac.

I want to work my way up the growth chart to try to experience the differences...without spending $1k per bottle (for now). As I work further to the top of the growth ranks I can only buy younger and younger wines for what I'm comfortable spending. Will buying and drinking the younger wines from second and third growth vineyards give a feel for the differences in the classifications? Let's just say I picked 2013 and bought a bottle from the same region from each growth classification...does this seem like a smart way learn and experience?

I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

[fusionstorm]

For what BDX retails for nowadays, you can easily find aged, in their drinking window examples at auction for the same price or less. Numerous reports and tasting notes out there that mid to late 90s BDX are typically in a great spot.

Bear in mind that stylistically a number of chateau will have changed between their current vintages compared to what they were producing then (aka the "Parkerization" effect). This would be a great learning experience to determine if your palate leans towards classicly styled BDX, or more robust and lush that a few chateau have embraced since then.

[BNA/LION]

The monthly Sabastiani shipment... Can't wait to try the Gravel Bed Red.

Picked up some daily drinkers today too.

Some nice bottles being enjoyed here! Always a great thread to check in on!

[520Matt]

Originally Posted by BNALION

The monthly Sabastiani shipment... Can't wait to try the Gravel Bed Red.

Picked up some daily drinkers today too.

Some nice bottles being enjoyed here! Always a great thread to check in on!

Nice daily said there Larry!

[OmegaJJH]

Just opened a lovely Aussie red.



Happy Friday everyone

[RHIII]

Looking through the cellar and decided to open this small production gem of a Pinot Noir made by Kale Anderson -- only about 150 cases produced -- truly a seamless Pinot -- great balance of fruit and smokiness.

Definitely worth a try!!!

Cheers all!!!




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[Alex6340]

One of my favourites.


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[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Looking through the cellar and decided to open this small production gem of a Pinot Noir made by Kale Anderson -- only about 150 cases produced -- truly a seamless Pinot -- great balance of fruit and smokiness.

Definitely worth a try!!!

Cheers all!!!




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You go through some incredible wines.

[fusionstorm]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Looking through the cellar and decided to open this small production gem of a Pinot Noir made by Kale Anderson -- only about 150 cases produced -- truly a seamless Pinot -- great balance of fruit and smokiness.

Definitely worth a try!!!

Cheers all!!!




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Never had one of those. I'll have to keep my eyes out for one.

Ummm, but isn't it a Grenache/Syrah blend? Or is there a PN version of the Broken Axle?

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Never had one of those. I'll have to keep my eyes out for one.



Ummm, but isn't it a Grenache/Syrah blend? Or is there a PN version of the Broken Axle?

You're right!!!! It is!!! Keeping me straight my friend!!!

It is very Pinot - esque -- which always makes me think of that when I open one!!!!

Definitely try it if you come across any.


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[RHIII]

Back to Bordeaux for this evening --- I figured it was time to open up one of these...

This is a decent vintage -- and Chateau Palmer has always proven to be a spectacular Bordeaux for the price point.

Still a bit young -- but hey-- why not!!!

Cheers all!!

[fusionstorm]

Mmmm!!! Love love love Ch Palmer. But dang it, that's still a toddler in terms of its development. I'm guessing a 4 hour decant before it blossomed?

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Mmmm!!! Love love love Ch Palmer. But dang it, that's still a toddler in terms of its development. I'm guessing a 4 hour decant before it blossomed?

That's about right - it definitely is still young. But it drank quite nicely once it opened up.

Opened around lunch and had for dinner!!!!!


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[RHIII]

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

Was looking around in the cellar and decided to open one of these Pinots this evening -- it's the inaugural vintage of the project.

VERY nice Sonoma coast Fruit - harvested from the Petaluma gap. This wine is super balanced - with earth tones, a little smokiness -- yet great fruit you would expect from great Pinot Noirs.

Pairing with some wild salmon filets with quinoa and sautéed bok choy. (One of if not my favorite Pinot noir pairing!!)

Cheers my friends!!!




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[RichM]

Nice choice for today.

[Grahamcombat]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

Was looking around in the cellar and decided to open one of these Pinots this evening -- it's the inaugural vintage of the project.

VERY nice Sonoma coast Fruit - harvested from the Petaluma gap. This wine is super balanced - with earth tones, a little smokiness -- yet great fruit you would expect from great Pinot Noirs.

Pairing with some wild salmon filets with quinoa and sautéed bok choy. (One of if not my favorite Pinot noir pairing!!)

Cheers my friends!!!




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I'll look for it. The wife is leaning towards Pinots more and more over Merlots. We'll give it a go. And she's a California girl so that'll help :-)


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[wantonebad]

Kali Morgan came in today...