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fusionstorm · 3 March 2016, 04:19 PM

Pork and Pinot....

fusionstorm · 3 March 2016, 04:21 PM

Farewell lunch before heading back to Papeete......

rr-nyc · 3 March 2016, 11:35 PM

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Pork and Pinot....

Fantastic wine

wantonebad · 4 March 2016, 12:59 AM

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Back today from a week in Moorea. Had some decent juice while there.......

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Pork and Pinot....

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Farewell lunch before heading back to Papeete......

Three rock-star selections, from a rock-star resort!! I want to be just like you when I grow up!!

fusionstorm · 4 March 2016, 01:24 AM

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Three rock-star selections, from a rock-star resort!! I want to be just like you when I grow up!!

Thanks!

If anyone's curious, pics were taken during my stay at the Sofitel Ia Ora resort. Second time I've stayed there in one of the overwater bungalows facing the ocean. Fun snorkeling right outside. I brought a bunch of wine and champers b/c prices for everything on Moorea are high.

bdex75 · 4 March 2016, 01:00 PM

I think it's great that this thread started with a couple sub $10 bottles of wine and has gone from there to $100+++ bottles and everywhere in between. Really represents the great diversity amongst our members.

***as I sit here and during the most interesting wine I have drank in a while because I am too lazy to leave the hotel bar. And it was cheap. $10 a bottle.

Salmon Creek 2013 Merlot out of Sonoma.

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RHIII · 6 March 2016, 05:04 PM

Tonight's selection...

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incontrol · 7 March 2016, 03:22 AM

The damage from a party at our home last night. Today is is recovery day.

TheRolexKingofLV · 7 March 2016, 05:29 AM

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The damage from a party at our home last night. Today is is recovery day.

Way to get serious Kevin and bust out the 1.5s!

Ferdelious · 9 March 2016, 01:44 AM

Did a little digging through my Uncle's wine cellar this weekend and we decided on this one. It was delicious and so was the homemade bread.
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fusionstorm · 9 March 2016, 04:16 AM

^^^ Love DC when it has several decades of aging!

incontrol · 9 March 2016, 08:33 AM

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Way to get serious Kevin and bust out the 1.5s!

incontrol · 9 March 2016, 08:35 AM

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Did a little digging through my Uncle's wine cellar this weekend and we decided on this one. It was delicious and so was the homemade bread.

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Great wine and delicious bread! Nothing better.

dankatz · 9 March 2016, 09:40 AM

Lots of great cabs on here (Caymus, Far Niente), but for everyday wines, you can't go wrong with Willamette OR Pinot Noirs. Great to drink by themselves and go well with everything from salmon to steak. Lots of great bottles in the $20-$25 range. Benton Lane and Penner Ash are both great values. Look for 2012!

jatco · 9 March 2016, 12:35 PM

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Here's one I shared with my SIL on Sunday night. Also light & great on it's own. My SIL & brother were in Vegas last week & she said this was on sale for $8. Excellent for that price!
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http://www.apothic.com/index.php
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..Just came upon this thread while looking through stuff..and Wow, some great wines shown here...
Love the Cateau Neuf's.. 1st time I experienced that was early in our marriage while visiting in Denmark, when my father-in-law broke open a bottle of 1986. Thought I died and went to heaven..!! -
Was collecting wine labels for a looong time and have some great memories....
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The Apothic Dark is, very very good, IMO.., better than its regular Red. Their white is one of my wife's favorites....

fusionstorm · 11 March 2016, 04:33 AM

In Vegas for a few days with clients. Hope this is enough to last me.......

BNA/LION · 12 March 2016, 12:25 PM

Training for Vegas GTG ♦ ♠ ♥ ♣

Rock · 12 March 2016, 07:44 PM

Saturday night. Fun food, great music and good wine.
Tonight - Proscuitto & Zucchini Pie
Irom Maiden (first album), Fleetwood Mac (first album) and The Who at Leeds.
Riddoch Coonawarra Merlot 2012.
I don't generally bother with Merlots as they rarely have the quality to stand on their own as a single variety.
This one does.

G8RDPM · 13 March 2016, 09:07 AM

Had this last night. 100% cabernet

wantonebad · 13 March 2016, 12:21 PM

Trace, Help a brothah out, how is this wine the most transcendent, sublime, young wine I've ever tasted? Isn't that reserved for more established name plates? God bless the small purveyors!

TheRolexKingofLV · 13 March 2016, 12:51 PM

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Trace, Help a brothah out, how is this wine the most transcendent, sublime, young wine I've ever tasted? Isn't that reserved for more established name plates? God bless the small purveyors. I love the people who know, and the people who don't know but I save a special place in my heart for those that seek the niche we all seek. JMHO

Well done Marc! There is nothing better than "finding" the small case production gems! The consumer is the true winner here because the small wineries can afford to source the best of everything, from the fruit, to the barrels, to the "hands -on" wine making practices. The small wineries "build" these wines sparing NO expense, where the "major players" have strict budgets, and bottom lines when doing huge case production in the thousands vs a hundred or so cases the family winery does. They are great deals usually on the wallet as well, because you aren't paying for hype, and hype costs alot! Then things can gets really pricey when you have hype + a quality wine, then the skies the limit! For instance, my families winery sells a $38.00, 95pt bottle, and when it sold out in 2 weeks after Wine Enthusiast gave it Editors Choice, people were paying 5x on the secondary market just to get it. Crazy! Nothing better than the family wineries IMHO...Ill put them up against the best!

wantonebad · 13 March 2016, 01:01 PM

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Well done Marc! There is nothing better than "finding" the small case production gems! The consumer is the true winner here because the small wineries can afford to source the best of everything, from the fruit, to the barrels, to the "hands -on" wine making practices. The small wineries "build" these wines sparing NO expense, where the "major players" have strict budgets, and bottom lines when doing huge case production in the thousands vs a hundred or so cases the family winery does. They are great deals usually on the wallet as well, because you aren't paying for hype, and hype costs alot! Then things can gets really pricey when you have hype + a quality wine, then the skies the limit! For instance, my families winery sells a $38.00, 95pt bottle, and when it sold out in 2 weeks after Wine Enthusiast gave it Editors Choice, people were paying 5x on the secondary market just to get it. Crazy! Nothing better than the family wineries IMHO...Ill put them up against the best!

Good point my friend! If we were selling Bourbon we'd be fending off secondary leeches like they were mosquitos!!!!!!

TheRolexKingofLV · 13 March 2016, 01:41 PM

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Good point my friend! If we were selling Bourbon we'd be fending off secondary leeches like they were mosquitos!!!!!!

...I know it's been awhile since you've been able to drink some vino. Glad you are feeling a little better Marc...cheers buddy

wantonebad · 14 March 2016, 08:44 AM

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...I know it's been awhile since you've been able to drink some vino. Glad you are feeling a little better Marc...cheers buddy

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G8RDPM · 14 March 2016, 10:11 AM

Enjoyed this one with prime ribeye last night. It is a Washington State wind from Duckhorn!

BNA/LION · 14 March 2016, 12:46 PM

Tonight's Delight!

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Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California

I must say this is tasting very nice. If I can keep my lips off the glass for a little while I can tell it is going get be even better with some time! I would recommend this bottle if you are looking for a nice blend!

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Winemaker's Notes:

From a wonderfully abundant vintage with exceptional quality, this Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend from over 20 + vineyards using all 5 Bordeaux varietals. Selecting from all over the Napa Valley, we were truly kids in a candy store in creating this 2012 cabernet with its' youthful dark ruby color. With great complexity, the wine expresses aromas of fresh boysenberry, blackberry pie, Bing cherry, dark chocolate, chocolate berry truffle dusted with cocoa powder, all integrated with the spicy sweetness of oak, cedar, cinnamon, clove and a hint of black pepper. The body is very full with a soft entry, coupled with dark cherry/berry flavors that develop from start to finish. With great texture and mouth feel, this cabernet is full bodied, rich and opulent. In one word... delicious.

Blend: 75.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16.6% Merlot, 3.3% Cabernet Franc, 2.6%Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec

♥ This is going to pair great with the Filet Mignon, Asparagus and Baked Potatoes the Wife is preparing!

Dr. Robert · 14 March 2016, 12:57 PM

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E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone for me.

Still my fav!

Baco Noir · 14 March 2016, 01:56 PM

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Still my fav!

Yup, E Guigal Cotes du Rhone is probably one of the most consistent value priced wines on the market and a house staple here.

Swearengen · 19 March 2016, 03:54 AM

Tonight we will be mostly drinking white burgundy

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dankatz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Denver Watch: 114300 Rhodium Posts: 119	Lots of great cabs on here (Caymus, Far Niente), but for everyday wines, you can't go wrong with Willamette OR Pinot Noirs. Great to drink by themselves and go well with everything from salmon to steak. Lots of great bottles in the $20-$25 range. Benton Lane and Penner Ash are both great values. Look for 2012!

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