Simply...The Wine Thread

[James K]

Originally Posted by drumminj

Funny story... we were in Napa for the first time several years ago, and stopped by Opus One on a lark on our way out of town. We suspected we weren't going to be able to do a tasting, but wanted to grab a bottle of the 'Overture'.

So we walk up to the women acting as hosts and inquired about procuring a bottle of their their "table wine" The women took it in stride, but were very clear in their reply to clarify that yes, they did have a "second label" called Overture.

Ooops!

The upside is we were able to taste, and they didn't even charge us. And we went home with a bottle of their table wine, which we enjoyed very much

Too funny! What do you remember of it? I have one (Overture) sitting in my serving temp fridge but haven't tried it yet.

[drumminj]

Originally Posted by James K

Too funny! What do you remember of it? I have one (Overture) sitting in my serving temp fridge but haven't tried it yet.

We really enjoyed it -- were very pleasantly surprised, but it was two and a half years ago (April 2016).

I know we got a bottle at a restaurant that December based on our experience with the bottle at home and I don't recall enjoying it as much.

For $100/btl I wouldn't buy it again -- the value's just not there IMO. But I'd gladly drink it if someone opened a bottle!

[James K]

Originally Posted by drumminj

We really enjoyed it -- were very pleasantly surprised, but it was two and a half years ago (April 2016).

I know we got a bottle at a restaurant that December based on our experience with the bottle at home and I don't recall enjoying it as much.

For $100/btl I wouldn't buy it again -- the value's just not there IMO. But I'd gladly drink it if someone opened a bottle!

Oh man, I think that's the problem with them not having a vintage for it. You can't gauge what's in the bottle by what type of year the region is having. I know mine's at least a '17 because of when I bought it but it's not a guarantee that it's not anything older. I guess I'll find out when I open it but it'll have to be one of those days where I have a backup just in case. Time to finish up the bottle of the Paring and do some more drywall.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by James K

Spending the day putting drywall back in my closet after all the mold got cleaned up. Still have a long way to go plus need to reinstall EVERYTHING in our master bath. But for now taking a break with some second wine from Jonata.

Larry I know you were looking for an inexpensive daily drinker, these are great out of the bottle and $25. . I think I'm going to buy a LOT more of these.

Thanks! I'll check it out! Good Luck with the drywall and painting. I'll PM you... We need to GTG for a few bottles of wine soon!

[James K]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Thanks! I'll check it out! Good Luck with the drywall and painting. I'll PM you... We need to GTG for a few bottles of wine soon!

Yes definitely a GTG, I'll bring one with me if you want me to, we're having a hard time getting them locally but we have a few left. More drywall tomorrow and some spackling, no paint for a few more days. We're raising the height of the shower head tomorrow, friend is a plumber and he's going to expand the copper lines and put in a new valve since we have the walls open right now. Can't wait for this to be all over, I hate showering in the same room as the kids.

[RHIII]

A little Pinot tonight with a fantastic dinner. One of my favorites.




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[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by RHIII

A little Pinot tonight with a fantastic dinner. One of my favorites.

Looks like you are having a good time... Enjoy!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Looks like you are having a good time... Enjoy!

For sure my friend!! Great dinner (and some great wine) with my bride at Elizabeth on 37th in Savannah -


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[yoniman]

Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé. Delicious melon and peach with lovely floral character. Good summer wine.

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[habanos]

Just picked up...

Trivium 2012
Lail Blueprint 2015

[wantonebad]

OK Buoy's and Gull's what's your New Years Eve lineup? Lets seem them.

[James K]

Originally Posted by habanos

Just picked up...

Trivium 2012
Lail Blueprint 2015

That Blueprint comes from a decent production vinyard. I have some Mole Hill from Lail and it was a "party in the mouth", tons of wild blueberry on the nose with hints of allspice with spiced chocolate. I think the Blueprint is supposed to be more ready to go out of the bottle, hope to hear some notes on it whenever you decide to open it.

[wantonebad]

Ok fine, I'll go first...

[Travelair007]

It’s been quite the holiday season with tons of great bottles.




And sacrificed a bottle of Meomi Pinot and made hot spiced wine!! Delicious!!




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[drumminj]

Not our NYE lineup (we're lame on NYE), but had some friends over for dinner last night for some texas-style chili with sweet cornbread.

Love having friends with better wine taste/connections -- they brought the Rivers-Marie, which was wonderful.

[habanos]

Originally Posted by James K

That Blueprint comes from a decent production vinyard. I have some Mole Hill from Lail and it was a "party in the mouth", tons of wild blueberry on the nose with hints of allspice with spiced chocolate. I think the Blueprint is supposed to be more ready to go out of the bottle, hope to hear some notes on it whenever you decide to open it.

I have had it before, just 12-14 though, not 15 so I am excited as 15 was a great vintage. If I remember on the 14 there was a ton of blue fruit and the oak was very light (not your typical Melka style). I will probably open the 15 tomorrow for NYE as I am now curious to see how it stands up!

[habanos]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

OK Buoy's and Gull's what's your New Years Eve lineup? Lets seem them.

Line em up!

[RHIII]

A couple from this evening....






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[drumminj]

Originally Posted by RHIII

A couple from this evening....

Is that a bottle of Col Solare hiding in the background?

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by drumminj

Is that a bottle of Col Solare hiding in the background?

It is!! An ‘08 such a great wine!




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[RHIII]

A solid finishing choice....






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[Mr Kram]

For tonight.

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by habanos

Line em up!

Some absolutely killer bottles there, maybe not the most cost effective selections but really really impeccable pedigrees

[RHIII]

Happy New Year to all my TRF wine friends!!!




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[Travelair007]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Happy New Year to all my TRF wine friends!!!




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Amazing bottle!! Happy New Year!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Travelair007

Amazing bottle!! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!


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[Bosbevok]

Last bottle of 85 Heitz finished tonight. Had 3, a little sad now.


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[habanos]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Some absolutely killer bottles there, maybe not the most cost effective selections but really really impeccable pedigrees

For family and friends, was worth it!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by Bosbevok

Last bottle of 85 Heitz finished tonight. Had 3, a little sad now.


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How was it?

Last older vintage (74) Heitz I opened seemed like it was really on the decline - which hurt my feelings a little —


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[Bosbevok]

Originally Posted by RHIII

How was it?

Last older vintage (74) Heitz I opened seemed like it was really on the decline - which hurt my feelings a little —


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Hey Roger, it was pretty good. The menthol from the eucalyptus trees was still notable. Fruit had fallen off quite a bit, but it was still the 85 Heitz.


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