Simply...The Wine Thread

[teqp]

Originally Posted by christianj

Would it make sense to start a "Simply Budget Friendly.....Wine Thread" on the forum? I would image there are some on the board (including myself) that just aren't willing to spend the kind of money a lot of these bottles cost.

Don’t forget this thread started with an $8 bottle of Ménage a Trois. There are all types of bottles ($) posted on this thread.

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by encarter13

I guess wine budget is relative, but there are several bottles in the thread under $40. Most of what I drink is in the $25-50 range.

Our weekday wines are in the $10-$20/bottle range and on the weekends we pull from cellar and most of those are $30-$60 with some reaching the $200 range.

Wine’s all relative and the value come in price to quality ratio IMHO. I’ve had several in the $20 - $40 that were outstanding and my wife and I will then ask ourselves “would we rather have X number of these, or 1 $100 bottle of XYZ wine?”

[encarter13]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Our weekday wines are in the $10-$20/bottle range and on the weekends we pull from cellar and most of those are $30-$60 with some reaching the $200 range.

Wine’s all relative and the value come in price to quality ratio IMHO. I’ve had several in the $20 - $40 that were outstanding and my wife and I will then ask ourselves “would we rather have X number of these, or 1 $100 bottle of XYZ wine?”

This is exactly how the wife and I approach wine as well!

[RHIII]

I buy (and collect) wine that I like - based on my appreciation of the process, the style , the complexity, the varietal amongst many other aspects - but importantly my (and my wife’s of course) palate.

While I do have my limits, price, score, reviews, etc. have not been a key driving factor in my decision making process as to how I ‘fill up’ my cellar.

Every bottle we have in our cellar has a story, where we were the first time we had it, a special occasion, were introduced to the winemaker by friends, or simply bi-products through our visits to the wine resigns of the world....all that kind of stuff.

While we do, quite often attend tastings of other vintners as well as varietals, and are very open to new wines, our cellar is a representation of our likes, our palates as well as our journeys.

Just my .02

Cheers all!!!

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[Baco Noir]

20 year old Napa Cab from the cellar. Why? Why not! We worked hard today in the yard and I’m grilling steaks / asparagus and Laurie is doing portobello mushroom risotto, so this seemed like a good option.

[encarter13]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Our weekday wines are in the $10-$20/bottle range and on the weekends we pull from cellar and most of those are $30-$60 with some reaching the $200 range.

Wine’s all relative and the value come in price to quality ratio IMHO. I’ve had several in the $20 - $40 that were outstanding and my wife and I will then ask ourselves “would we rather have X number of these, or 1 $100 bottle of XYZ wine?”

Originally Posted by RHIII

I buy (and collect) wine that I like - based on my appreciation of the process, the style , the complexity, the varietal amongst many other aspects - but importantly my (and my wife’s of course) palate.

While I do have my limits, price, score, reviews, etc. have not been a key driving factor in my decision making process as to how I ‘fill up’ my cellar.

Every bottle we have in our cellar has a story, where we were the first time we had it, a special occasion, were introduced to the winemaker by friends, or simply bi-products through our visits to the wine resigns of the world....all that kind of stuff.

While we do, quite often attend tastings of other vintners as well as varietals, and are very open to new wines, our cellar is a representation of our likes, our palates as well as our journeys.

Just my .02

Cheers all!!!

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Once more thing I want to add...I do not buy Vinted and Bottled or Cellared and Bottled wines that are over $20. I prefer wines that are Grown, Produced, and Bottled, but I will pay for a Produced and Bottled wine.

[encarter13]

Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy




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[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by encarter13

Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy




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Nice
I had leave mine almost 4-5 hours out cause of the alcohol content. I think It was high, almost 16% if I remember correctly. They make interesting wines

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by encarter13

Once more thing I want to add...I do not buy Vinted and Bottled or Cellared and Bottled wines that are over $20. I prefer wines that are Grown, Produced, and Bottled, but I will pay for a Produced and Bottled wine.

Our wines are aged in our own cellar and we also buy plenty of “drink it now” wines, most of which are <$20 too.

[GerardoG]

Tonight’s selection...

[encarter13]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Nice

I had leave mine almost 4-5 hours out cause of the alcohol content. I think It was high, almost 16% if I remember correctly. They make interesting wines

I had the Molly Dooker Gigglepots the first time. This one was much more drinkable. However, this one was still better the second night.


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[mjclark32]

Picked up a few of these, don’t even remember how I stumbled across the brand but WE rated it a 97 so for the price I took a shot on 4 bottles.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Picked up a few of these, don’t even remember how I stumbled across the brand but WE rated it a 97 so for the price I took a shot on 4 bottles.

It’s actually a great wine for the price point — I think it needs a cpl-few years in the cellar (or a good few hours in the decanter) but we were pleasantly surprised how much character it had. It’s got a more Caymus-y fruit forward kind of structure to it without all of the secondary sugar - and it mellowed out a bit in the decanter- but didn’t lose its structure.

A friend of ours who has a store in NC had it in a tasting and he asked us to try it and give some thoughts....

Let me know what you think!!!

Cheers buddy!!


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[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by RHIII

It’s actually a great wine for the price point — I think it needs a cpl-few years in the cellar (or a good few hours in the decanter) but we were pleasantly surprised how much character it had. It’s got a more Caymus-y fruit forward kind of structure to it without all of the secondary sugar - and it mellowed out a bit in the decanter- but didn’t lose its structure.

A friend of ours who has a store in NC had it in a tasting and he asked us to try it and give some thoughts....

Let me know what you think!!!

Cheers buddy!!


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You’re everywhere in the wine world!
After I ordered them I started going through the in depth reviews and they, for the most part, agree with you. Fruit bomb’ish/sugar content - but, if aged or decanted should produce a nice product. A few just straight up said it wasn’t for them, which worried me. So, I’m glad to see your opinion here! Definitely makes me feel better about the purchase! Thank you!
Will most likely drink one soon (after decanting) and if the Mrs enjoys will add some for the future.
Thanks again, your opinion is always appreciated! Give coco a pet for me

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

You’re everywhere in the wine world!

After I ordered them I started going through the in depth reviews and they, for the most part, agree with you. Fruit bomb’ish/sugar content - but, if aged or decanted should produce a nice product. A few just straight up said it wasn’t for them, which worried me. So, I’m glad to see your opinion here! Definitely makes me feel better about the purchase! Thank you!

Will most likely drink one soon (after decanting) and if the Mrs enjoys will add some for the future.

Thanks again, your opinion is always appreciated! Give coco a pet for me

You’ll have to let me know what you think for sure. Again, we thought it was a great buy - and didn’t disappoint at the second

Coco definitely appreciates it — sends a ‘pet’ back to Porkie!




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[G8RDPM]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Picked up a few of these, don’t even remember how I stumbled across the brand but WE rated it a 97 so for the price I took a shot on 4 bottles.

Had this one earlier in this thread. There is a member/poster on this thread who lives close to this vineyard.Sadly I don't remember who. He may chime in. The ones in the background are pretty special too!
I liked it at the price point,but it needs a bit to open up as Roger said.

[James K]

Having this one tonight, been a go to for at least a year now...

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Our weekday wines are in the $10-$20/bottle range and on the weekends we pull from cellar and most of those are $30-$60 with some reaching the $200 range.

Wine’s all relative and the value come in price to quality ratio IMHO. I’ve had several in the $20 - $40 that were outstanding and my wife and I will then ask ourselves “would we rather have X number of these, or 1 $100 bottle of XYZ wine?”

X2

Originally Posted by christianj

Would it make sense to start a "Simply Budget Friendly.....Wine Thread" on the forum? I would image there are some on the board (including myself) that just aren't willing to spend the kind of money a lot of these bottles cost.

Tonights Delight... Look at this thread closer. There are a lot of good resonably priced wines posted and some nice tasting note too I might add!

PS- RHIII, Thanks for the push to have a glass of wine tonight!

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Picked up a few of these, don’t even remember how I stumbled across the brand but WE rated it a 97 so for the price I took a shot on 4 bottles.

A good friend of mine owns his own vineyard in Paso Robles and produces in small batches and only gifts the bottles away. Apparently selling them causes a lot of work he cannot deal with while still working a full time job. As he is getting ready to retire I hope he will put the time and effort in to bring to market. Wonderful wine for what he could sell it for.


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[BNA/LION]

Off to dinner with some friends! Happy Friday Evening, Cheers!

[James K]

Having a 100 pointer shootout tonight, going to be a little biased towards the Hundred Acre.

[James K]

Well finished both and ended up opening a 2014 bottle of Dominus on top of the other two. My god what a wine night! Hands down I get why people like the Hundred Acre so much. It truly was a great bottle, didn't mind at all the cost, great stuff (2012 Ark).

[Lawman77]

Originally Posted by James K

Well finished both and ended up opening a 2014 bottle of Dominus on top of the other two. My god what a wine night! Hands down I get why people like the Hundred Acre so much. It truly was a great bottle, didn't mind at all the cost, great stuff (2012 Ark).

Sounds like a great night! Being in Oregon, I love my Pinot noir, but those cabs are heavy hitters. Cheers!!

[Rock]

Another terrific Aussie wine that punches above it's weight and has improved with age.
About A$15. when purchased in 2013, it drinks like a $40 wine. Great body and length and a refined balance.
McLaren Vale is a wine growing area south of Adelaide, the Capital of South Australia. Grapes have been grown in this are since about 1840 and today there are about 80 'cellar doors' in the region.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by James K

Well finished both and ended up opening a 2014 bottle of Dominus on top of the other two. My god what a wine night! Hands down I get why people like the Hundred Acre so much. It truly was a great bottle, didn't mind at all the cost, great stuff (2012 Ark).

Looks like a great night for sure!!! I thought you were going to save the Hundred Acre!! Ha!!

Yep- Hundred Acre has always been in my top 5!!! 12s are fantastic- wait until you have one with some age on it, if you can get ahold of some 04s or 07s they are spectacular. The 09s are drinking super well right now too.

The 13 Opus is great— for sure — I think it just needs several more years in the cellar to really ‘shine’.

Have a great weekend!!!




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[James K]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Looks like a great night for sure!!! I thought you were going to save the Hundred Acre!! Ha!!

Yep- Hundred Acre has always been in my top 5!!! 12s are fantastic- wait until you have one with some age on it, if you can get ahold of some 04s or 07s they are spectacular. The 09s are drinking super well right now too.

The 13 Opus is great— for sure — I think it just needs several more years in the cellar to really ‘shine’.

Have a great weekend!!!




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I have another bottle I'm saving ('14 Kaylie), this was an extra pickup a few months ago. I did the Opus a disservice by opening it up along with the Dominus and Hundred Acre however it was a nice problem to have. I'm working on acquiring a few more 100 acres before jetting off to Barbados next month, the question is to take one with me or wait til I get back?

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by James K

I have another bottle I'm saving ('14 Kaylie), this was an extra pickup a few months ago. I did the Opus a disservice by opening it up along with the Dominus and Hundred Acre however it was a nice problem to have. I'm working on acquiring a few more 100 acres before jetting off to Barbados next month, the question is to take one with me or wait til I get back?

We always have wine in tow when we travel!!

I’d try to ‘sit’ on the 14 as long as you can possibly stand it!!!


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[teqp]

UPS just dropped these off for me to try.



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[RHIII]

Originally Posted by teqp

UPS just dropped these off for me to try.



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[G8RDPM]

[QUOTE=teqp;8551551]UPS just dropped these off for me to try.


Great stuff from a great guy!