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BNA/LION · 1 February 2018, 04:08 AM

TRF Wine Club!

Some serious wine collectors and consumers of the juice here for sure.

RHIII · 1 February 2018, 04:13 AM

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TRF Wine Club!

Some serious wine collectors and consumers of the juice here for sure.

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wantonebad · 1 February 2018, 04:19 AM

Hope to crack into one of these bad-boys...

RHIII · 1 February 2018, 04:40 AM

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Hope to crack into one of these bad-boys...

YES!!!!!!

that’s some good juice right there. Enjoy my friend!

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wantonebad · 1 February 2018, 04:48 AM

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YES!!!!!!

that’s some good juice right there. Enjoy my friend!

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going to be hard to lay all them down, may need to pop one before it's prime.

encarter13 · 1 February 2018, 06:25 AM

All this wine club talk...I know what I am doing when I get home tonight!

RHIII · 1 February 2018, 06:31 AM

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All this wine club talk...I know what I am doing when I get home tonight!

Joining a wine club? 🤣

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encarter13 · 1 February 2018, 06:55 AM

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Joining a wine club? 🤣

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Opening some wine!

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RHIII · 1 February 2018, 07:10 AM

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Opening some wine!

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wantonebad · 1 February 2018, 10:57 PM

If any of you fine wine-o's is on facebook and wants to join a wine group on FB feel free to PM me and I will give you the details.

encarter13 · 2 February 2018, 12:55 AM

Just signed up for a blind tasting at one four favorite local vineyards. The lineup suds pretty good:

Their 2016 Rose vs 2016 Mondavi Rose
Their 2008 Cab vs 2008 Palmez Vineyards Cabernet
Their 2008 Bordeaux blend (named Genesis) vs 2008 Quintessa
Their 2010 Chardonnay vs 2010 Kistler Chardonnay

This is the third time the wife and I have done this. The owner normally gets a little toasted and ends up puling a few more bottles. Looking forward to seeing what else he grabs from the cellar.

RHIII · 2 February 2018, 01:13 AM

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Just signed up for a blind tasting at one four favorite local vineyards. The lineup suds pretty good:

Their 2016 Rose vs 2016 Mondavi Rose
Their 2008 Cab vs 2008 Palmez Vineyards Cabernet
Their 2008 Bordeaux blend (named Genesis) vs 2008 Quintessa
Their 2010 Chardonnay vs 2010 Kistler Chardonnay

This is the third time the wife and I have done this. The owner normally gets a little toasted and ends up puling a few more bottles. Looking forward to seeing what else he grabs from the cellar.

Sounds like fun...but you already know what all the wines are...that kinda takes away from the true ‘blind’ part of the tasting but will definitely be fun.

It turns into a more battle of the labels or battle of the ‘values’ vs. more deterministic of what your palate likes stylistically.

I have attended and have hosted many tastings and your mind will always want the more expensive wine to taste better. It is just how we are built.

Hope y’all enjoy it and lol forward to hearing your thoughts. Palmaz and Quintessa are a cpl if my go-tos.

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encarter13 · 2 February 2018, 06:38 AM

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Sounds like fun...but you already know what all the wines are...that kinda takes away from the true ‘blind’ part of the tasting but will definitely be fun.

It turns into a more battle of the labels or battle of the ‘values’ vs. more deterministic of what your palate likes stylistically.

I have attended and have hosted many tastings and your mind will always want the more expensive wine to taste better. It is just how we are built.

Hope y’all enjoy it and lol forward to hearing your thoughts. Palmaz and Quintessa are a cpl if my go-tos.

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I know what you mean, but it's still blind enough for my pallet. We know what wines they are poring, but we don't know which wine is which. For example, a server brings everyone two glasses of Cabernet. We talk about taste, nose, color, etc while we sip and make notes. Then, everyone votes on a favorite and they reveal which is which.

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RHIII · 2 February 2018, 06:52 AM

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I know what you mean, but it's still blind enough for my pallet. We know what wines they are poring, but we don't know which wine is which. For example, a server brings everyone two glasses of Cabernet. We talk about taste, nose, color, etc while we sip and make notes. Then, everyone votes on a favorite and they reveal which is which.

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enjoy!

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MDuke10 · 2 February 2018, 07:49 AM

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Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Enjoyable cab for a $22 bottle.

Winemaker Notes
Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of dark fruit, mocha and baking spices on the nose. The palate exhibits well integrated tannins that complement the subtle earthy flavors of pomegranate, blackberry and sweet pipe tobacco. With a rich, opulent mouth feel, Fortress is an approachable wine with a silky, lush finish.

Critical Acclaim Wine Enthusiast
WE | 91

This wine is a steal for its quality—well-rounded, expressive and complemented with additions of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Merlot. Cherry and vanilla flavors predominate, accented with cedar and tobacco, the texture remaining soft and smooth. Editors' Choice.

That's a good buy. Fortress has been one of our go to wines lately

encarter13 · 2 February 2018, 11:27 AM

Tonight's offering. This was a gift. I've never had it before. Hopefully, it is good.

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incontrol · 3 February 2018, 03:57 AM

A great 2010 Testamatta by Bibi Graetz

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RHIII · 3 February 2018, 04:00 AM

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A great 2010 Testamatta by Bibi Graetz

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Looking good my friend. You can never go wrong with a good SuperTuscan!

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James K · 3 February 2018, 07:00 AM

Today's haul was a good one, guess which one's getting put away for later...

https://imgur.com/a/Guz7l

RHIII · 3 February 2018, 07:01 AM

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Today's haul was a good one, guess which one's getting put away for later...

[IMG]Today's haul https://imgur.com/a/Guz7l[/IMG]

That’s too easy. Lol

Ark? Kayli? Few and Far Between? Deep Time?

Do you like the Quilt?

WAY too much secondary sugar for me.

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James K · 3 February 2018, 07:04 AM

It's a Kayli, going to try to wait until my 40th birthday in August but I wouldn't bet on it. Going to try the Quilt for the girls tonight, the Leap is for me. It's very smooth and balanced, definitely a sleeper at its price point. I'm moving away from the sugary stuff, not as appealing as it used to be. I mainly use it as a bridge to convert my wife's friends into more complex cabs lol.

RHIII · 3 February 2018, 07:05 AM

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It's a Kayli, going to try to wait until my 40th birthday in August but I wouldn't bet on it. Going to try the Quilt for the girls tonight, the Leap is for me. It's very smooth and balanced, definitely a sleeper at its price point.

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KrismanX · 3 February 2018, 07:09 AM

From one of my favorite clients.... favorite for several reasons

incontrol · 3 February 2018, 07:24 AM

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Looking good my friend. You can never go wrong with a good SuperTuscan!

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You are so right Roger! Have a great weekend!

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RHIII · 3 February 2018, 07:25 AM

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You are so right Roger! Have a great weekend!

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you too my friend!

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Colin10101 · 3 February 2018, 01:46 PM

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My fiancé and I dove into this wine tonight. Neither of us know much about wine, just that we really love it. I’m partial to Italian reds, but this Spanish red was amazing. If anyone has ever heard of it let me know!

SADDLE · 3 February 2018, 02:43 PM

So I'm having some friends over for dinner a week from today. I'd like to purchase a few bottles to share. I'm looking to spend ~$200 and get 4 or 5 bottles of wine. Any recommendations? Looking for Cabs and a couple white wines for the ladies, they prefer Pino Grigio.

My wife and I spoiled ourselves last weekend and bought a few bottles of this at Eddie V's.

Then after we were pretty smashed we went for a night cap and popped one of these. Good times...

RHIII · 3 February 2018, 03:02 PM

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So I'm having some friends over for dinner a week from today. I'd like to purchase a few bottles to share. I'm looking to spend ~$200 and get 4 or 5 bottles of wine. Any recommendations? Looking for Cabs and a couple white wines for the ladies, they prefer Pino Grigio.

My wife and I spoiled ourselves last weekend and bought a few bottles of this at Eddie V's.

Then after we were pretty smashed we went for a night cap and popped one of these. Good times...

Looks like a good time.

As far as the wines go The Pinot Grigios are pretty easy - you could go with something like a Santa Margherita or Elena Walch Pinot grogio- or look at some Wilamette Valley Pinot Gris — usually what we keep around of this varietal.

As far as the cabs go - look for Freemark Abbey, Grgich Hills, Swanson, Heitz Cellar, Round Pond....also any of the Orin Swift Wines.

These are all very good selections and will keep you right in that $ range you’re looking at - also widely available.

Enjoy! Let us know what you decide, and how you all like it.

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SADDLE · 3 February 2018, 03:10 PM

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Looks like a good time.

As far as the wines go The Pinot Grigios are pretty easy - you could go with something like a Santa Margherita or Elena Walch Pinot grogio- or look at some Wilamette Valley Pinot Gris — usually what we keep around of this varietal.

As far as the cabs go - look for Freemark Abbey, Grgich Hills, Swanson, Heitz Cellar, Round Pond....also any of the Orin Swift Wines.

These are all very good selections and will keep you right in that $ range you’re looking at - also widely available.

Enjoy! Let us know what you decide, and how you all like it.

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Thanks!

RHIII · 3 February 2018, 03:11 PM

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Thanks!

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2 February 2018, 12:55 AM	#2741
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Just signed up for a blind tasting at one four favorite local vineyards. The lineup suds pretty good: Their 2016 Rose vs 2016 Mondavi Rose Their 2008 Cab vs 2008 Palmez Vineyards Cabernet Their 2008 Bordeaux blend (named Genesis) vs 2008 Quintessa Their 2010 Chardonnay vs 2010 Kistler Chardonnay This is the third time the wife and I have done this. The owner normally gets a little toasted and ends up puling a few more bottles. Looking forward to seeing what else he grabs from the cellar. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

2 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#2746
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Tonight's offering. This was a gift. I've never had it before. Hopefully, it is good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

3 February 2018, 03:57 AM	#2747
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3 February 2018, 07:00 AM	#2749
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 695	Today's haul was a good one, guess which one's getting put away for later... https://imgur.com/a/Guz7l

3 February 2018, 07:04 AM	#2751
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 695	It's a Kayli, going to try to wait until my 40th birthday in August but I wouldn't bet on it. Going to try the Quilt for the girls tonight, the Leap is for me. It's very smooth and balanced, definitely a sleeper at its price point. I'm moving away from the sugary stuff, not as appealing as it used to be. I mainly use it as a bridge to convert my wife's friends into more complex cabs lol.

3 February 2018, 07:09 AM	#2753
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3 February 2018, 01:46 PM	#2756
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	065DBD80-AD19-46FF-9DEE-E637A968532C.jpeg My fiancé and I dove into this wine tonight. Neither of us know much about wine, just that we really love it. I’m partial to Italian reds, but this Spanish red was amazing. If anyone has ever heard of it let me know! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

3 February 2018, 02:43 PM	#2757
SADDLE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Drew Location: KANSAS Watch: Rolex Posts: 204	So I'm having some friends over for dinner a week from today. I'd like to purchase a few bottles to share. I'm looking to spend ~$200 and get 4 or 5 bottles of wine. Any recommendations? Looking for Cabs and a couple white wines for the ladies, they prefer Pino Grigio. My wife and I spoiled ourselves last weekend and bought a few bottles of this at Eddie V's. Then after we were pretty smashed we went for a night cap and popped one of these. Good times...

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