Simply...The Wine Thread

[bentgsu]

After a little encouragement from this thread, I made a random Thursday a special night and cracked the bottle of Sea Smoke I picked up a year ago. Really nice, took about 2 hours to open up. Still have the other half of the bottle for tomorrow, excited to see how it develops.

[Runnin' Rebel]

Absolutely amazing, if it wasn't the wine of the year it should be !



Oh wait it was they (?) say !!?! I could careless about who says what, but they are usually correct and this was special

Runnin' Rebel gives a 9.8



2005's wine of the year..



Wow just a full smooth start and finish this was ! Very excited I purchased these now.



As a drinker of wine I can't hold on to them and I replunish, share and gift wine so I buy ready to drink or spectacular years that are ready now, 2012-2013-2014 as an example. Ready to go as are 2007 even this 2002. I think the 1997 for the part are past prime but some are going to be well off to last a few more years





^^ whoops eating Coho Salmon again
so good with risotto


EDIT: I take that 9.8 back.. it gets better 9.9 as it's decanted

[fusionstorm]

Nice! But Insignia with salmon?

[fusionstorm]

Menu tonight was organic, grass fed ribeyes. Prepared reverse sear style via a 2 hour smoke in my Traeger wood pellet smoker, then a 45 second sear on each side in a piping hot cast iron skillet. Turned out great, and paired marvelously with an '07 Grgich Hills Estate cab.





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[wantonebad]

removed this morning from my storage and put into the refrigerator, will be ready for the fig jam, sliced apples, almonds and smoked Gouda and baguette grilled cheese sandwiches around 6ish... Happy Friday all and Bon Appétit!!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

removed this morning from my storage and put into the refrigerator, will be ready for the fig jam, sliced apples, almonds and smoked Gouda and baguette grilled cheese sandwiches around 6ish... Happy Friday all and Bon Appétit!!

Very nice my friend!! That will no doubt show well with that selection!!

What's the vintage?

I'm a big Montrachet fan!!

Cheers!!


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[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Very nice my friend!! That will no doubt show well with that selection!!

What's the vintage?

I'm a big Montrachet fan!!

Cheers!!


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This one is an 09 right where it should be, could sit another 10 years but it's really great right now.

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

This one is an 09 right where it should be, could sit another 10 years but it's really great right now.

No doubt!!

The few 09 white burgundies I've opened within the last few months have drank superbly -- although the acidity seemed abnormally low (in my opinion) which I thought might effect the long term aging...but it was quite good nonetheless.

Let me know how you find that one.

Enjoy!!!!


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[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by RHIII

No doubt!!

The few 09 white burgundies I've opened within the last few months have drank superbly -- although the acidity seemed abnormally low (in my opinion) which I thought might effect the long term aging...but it was quite good nonetheless.

Let me know how you find that one.

Enjoy!!!!


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I'm a burg fanatic, and lately I've been drinking all the 14's I can, they are just so sharp and as you mention the acidity is so well balanced in the 14's it's impossible for me to put them away, I'm drinking all my 14 now, that's how well they are drinking even being this young.

[BNA/LION]

A couple of white we like...

[southtexas]

An excellent Napa cab paired with pacific cold water raw oysters.


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[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by southtexas

An excellent Napa cab paired with pacific cold water raw oysters.


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That's a pairing I never imagined. How is it?

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

That's a pairing I never imagined. How is it?

Amazing, actually. We ordered the wine without regard to what we might have for appetizers. We were at a steakhouse (Country Club at the Wynn). When I saw the oysters, I knew I had to order them.

I like a copious amount of cocktail sauce and horseradish on my oysters, so the spice from that complemented the wine. Otherwise, probably wouldn't have been very good.


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[Runnin' Rebel]

Originally Posted by fusionstorm

Nice! But Insignia with salmon?

Yes, Salmon, watermelon, eggs, Pad Thai, Lucky Charms and instead of milk a cup of Insignia, Saint Louis Ribs, Rebel Dogs at the games, pizza, chicken wings extra spicy, Shark Fin Soup, vegetable Pho with tofu, my famous Dill potato Salad, trade marked Ceviche with much lime juice and cilantro and nothing like tacos but with ground beef, not shredded beef, to dry for me and last but least I make really good guacamole too and this Insignia is perfect for that.

Originally Posted by southtexas

An excellent Napa cab paired with pacific cold water raw oysters.

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Couldn't imagine how good that was, I pick or bring wine then order what I'm hungry for too. I wonder how that 2014 was !!?? I haven't had any yet, but I think it'll happen in a few weeks because the restaurant in another state says no wine to be brought in and although they have a decent wine selection it's all 2012-2014 nothing else

You had dinner at Country Club ?? That must've been spectacular

[fusionstorm]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Yes, Salmon, watermelon, eggs, Pad Thai, Lucky Charms and instead of milk a cup of Insignia, Saint Louis Ribs, Rebel Dogs at the games, pizza, chicken wings extra spicy, Shark Fin Soup, vegetable Pho with tofu, my famous Dill potato Salad, trade marked Ceviche with much lime juice and cilantro and nothing like tacos but with ground beef, not shredded beef, to dry for me and last but least I make really good guacamole too and this Insignia is perfect for that.

Ummmmmm.....what???

[GerardoG]

Some SERIOUS wine, Mark. I take your opinions seriously; if you give it 99+; no questions asked. Every bottle we have shared has been amazing!

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Yes, Salmon, watermelon, eggs, Pad Thai, Lucky Charms and instead of milk a cup of Insignia, Saint Louis Ribs, Rebel Dogs at the games, pizza, chicken wings extra spicy, Shark Fin Soup, vegetable Pho with tofu, my famous Dill potato Salad, trade marked Ceviche with much lime juice and cilantro and nothing like tacos but with ground beef, not shredded beef, to dry for me and last but least I make really good guacamole too and this Insignia is perfect for that.





Couldn't imagine how good that was, I pick or bring wine then order what I'm hungry for too. I wonder how that 2014 was !!?? I haven't had any yet, but I think it'll happen in a few weeks because the restaurant in another state says no wine to be brought in and although they have a decent wine selection it's all 2012-2014 nothing else

You had dinner at Country Club ?? That must've been spectacular

The 2014 was delicious. Far Niente is one of my favorites. This would be perfect in another couple years.

Country Club was amazing. We were in LV from Thurs to Sun last week. We hit Prime, CC, and Michael Mina...with a helicopter trip to land in Grand Canyon for lunch thrown in there. Mina had screaming eagle...too bad it was $8000 for a .750 of newer vintage. I asked the sommelier if he'd consider a by the glass offering; he said sure, for $8000.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by southtexas

The 2014 was delicious. Far Niente is one of my favorites. This would be perfect in another couple years.

Country Club was amazing. We were in LV from Thurs to Sun last week. We hit Prime, CC, and Michael Mina...with a helicopter trip to land in Grand Canyon for lunch thrown in there. Mina had screaming eagle...too bad it was $8000 for a .750 of newer vintage. I asked the sommelier if he'd consider a by the glass offering; he said sure, for $8000.

A young first flight of Screaming Eagle for $8K? That is 4 times what it costs. A 750 bottle of 2010-2014 Cab can be had for around $2200 and even and 04-09 can be had for right around $2600. $8K is what you would expect to pay for a magnum. Thats a crazy mark-up!!

[Baco Noir]

I'm cheating on the wine cellar today. Winter Park Beer Fest in 5, 4, 3, 2...

[Runnin' Rebel]

Some of you think I'm cheap for bringing my own wine. lol

3-4 times markup ?? Why?? I'll do that for your food menu cause chef and guys work hard no problemo, but no thanks for your wine. I'll pay the 25 corkage. Are you suppose to tip 18% on the wine ??? Come on

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel

Some of you think I'm cheap for bringing my own wine. lol



3-4 times markup ?? Why?? I'll do that for your food menu cause chef and guys work hard no problemo, but no thanks for your wine. I'll pay the 25 corkage. Are you suppose to tip 18% on the wine ??? Come on

I agree with you! We were just in Nashville and the places we went to were right around double the price. I thought that was reasonable considering most of the time it is 3 to 4 times.


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[GerardoG]

Not cheap, Mark. Restaurant guideline on wine is net COST x 3. They have to make money, pay bills, power, staff, etc. Some go times 4, 5 or 6 and that is outrageous. But, if they have a corkage fee, why not? If I want to have a bottle of 'X' and they do not carry it; I appreciate the opportunity to try the wine with their food, gladly will pay for the service.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by bentgsu

After a little encouragement from this thread, I made a random Thursday a special night and cracked the bottle of Sea Smoke I picked up a year ago. Really nice, took about 2 hours to open up. Still have the other half of the bottle for tomorrow, excited to see how it develops.

How, exactly, were you able to hold off for two hours? Did you leave? Chloroform yourself?

[Runnin' Rebel]

No issue with corkage u know that, and of course bring off menu wine for sure

[bentgsu]

Originally Posted by southtexas

How, exactly, were you able to hold off for two hours? Did you leave? Chloroform yourself?

Ha! I'm good for 3 glasses of wine in an evening (weeknight), but only the first 2 should be good wine, my palate falls off a cliff after that. Plus, I like to see how a wine changes from day 1 to day 2. Add in a wife that doesn't drink red wine and you have 2 days of Sea Smoke.

[nyc2la]

Tonight

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by nyc2la

Tonight

[bentgsu]

Originally Posted by bentgsu

Ha! I'm good for 3 glasses of wine in an evening (weeknight), but only the first 2 should be good wine, my palate falls off a cliff after that. Plus, I like to see how a wine changes from day 1 to day 2. Add in a wife that doesn't drink red wine and you have 2 days of Sea Smoke.

I see you asked about two hours not a second day. Truthfully, the first sip I took after decanting was not all that great, but had potential for improvement. Between putting the baby to bed and making dinner, the 2 hours flew by and gave the wine the time it needed to open up.

[G8RDPM]

Tried this one from a member of the Wagner family. I enjoyed it.
Afternoon snack!

[GerardoG]

Quite a snack!