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OmegaJJH · 10 February 2018, 04:01 AM

A nice chilled Aussie Riesling to go with dinner tonight

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wantonebad · 10 February 2018, 04:23 AM

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How would you compare Scarecrow to Harlan to Screaming Eagle? Do they have very uniquely tasting notes?

I never had the latter 2...

I won't presume to answer for Roger, but IMHO Scarecrow represents a second wave of cult wines that are somewhat on the down-low. MacDonald, Tusk, Carter I would put Them in this category as well. They are pushing the envelope a bit and making great wines that are testing our financial patience as a result, LOL.

The old guard which has already blown up our regard for financial prudence is: Harlan, Screagle, Colgin, Araujo, Schrader. They all have their own styles and aren't like each other, they are singular expressions of their vineyards and wine makers hands and are unique animals that are very hard to compare. Again JMHO

RHIII · 10 February 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fkim011

How would you compare Scarecrow to Harlan to Screaming Eagle? Do they have very uniquely tasting notes?

I never had the latter 2...

First off they are all SPECTACULAR wines - truly some of the finest wines produced from the Valley - however some definite differences.

First - Scarecrow is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon - where as Harlan and Screaming Eagle are blends. This right off the bat makes the Scarecrow a bold in your face, yet seamless well structured wine, that can have almost a creamy type of finish. The main difference (to me) between Harlan and Screaming Eagle is that I find the Harlan has a bit of spice to it, and more floral aromas whereas I don’t tend to find that in Screaming Eagle. While their blend is hush / hush, lol — I personally think it comes from the addition of Petit Verdot in the Harlan blend and not in the Screaming Eagle. These are true Bordeaux-esque in its truest form and should lay, I would say until at least their 10th birthdays. They are intense, beefy/chewy types of wines. The Scarecrow - while having wonderful cellaring potential, younger vintages can be (reasonably, lol) consumed. (You’ll definitely want to save some).

Hope this helps!!!

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fkim011 · 10 February 2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I won't presume to answer for Roger, but IMHO Scarecrow represents a second wave of cult wines that are somewhat on the down-low. MacDonald, Tusk, Carter I would put Them in this category as well. They are pushing the envelope a bit and making great wines that are testing our financial patience as a result, LOL.

The old guard which has already blown up our regard for financial prudence is: Harlan, Screagle, Colgin, Araujo, Schrader. They all have their own styles and aren't like each other, they are singular expressions of their vineyards and wine makers hands and are unique animals that are very hard to compare. Again JMHO

Thanks Marc for your reply. Always great to hear other people's opinions..

I am more interested in Colgin over SE and Harlan...personally. Although at one point or another I would of loved to tried all the offerings you named above...

RHIII · 10 February 2018, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I won't presume to answer for Roger, but IMHO Scarecrow represents a second wave of cult wines that are somewhat on the down-low. MacDonald, Tusk, Carter I would put Them in this category as well. They are pushing the envelope a bit and making great wines that are testing our financial patience as a result, LOL.

The old guard which has already blown up our regard for financial prudence is: Harlan, Screagle, Colgin, Araujo, Schrader. They all have their own styles and aren't like each other, they are singular expressions of their vineyards and wine makers hands and are unique animals that are very hard to compare. Again JMHO

on point my friend.

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fkim011 · 10 February 2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

First off they are all SPECTACULAR wines - truly some of the finest wines produced from the Valley - however some definite differences.

First - Scarecrow is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon - where as Harlan and Screaming Eagle are blends. This right off the bat makes the Scarecrow a bold in your face, yet seamless well structured wine, that can have almost a creamy type of finish. The main difference (to me) between Harlan and Screaming Eagle is that I find the Harlan has a bit of spice to it, and more floral aromas whereas I don’t tend to find that in Screaming Eagle. While their blend is hush / hush, lol — I personally think it comes from the addition of Petit Verdot in the Harlan blend and not in the Screaming Eagle. These are true Bordeaux-esque in its truest form and should lay, I would say until at least their 10th birthdays. They are intense, beefy/chewy types of wines. The Scarecrow - while having wonderful cellaring potential, younger vintages can be (reasonably, lol) consumed. (You’ll definitely want to save some).

Hope this helps!!!

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Thanks Roger. My intentions are to lay them down for a while... and hopefully get my hands on Harlan and SE so I can one day have my own comparison to taste...

RHIII · 10 February 2018, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fkim011

Thanks Roger. My intentions are to lay them down for a while... and hopefully get my hands on Harlan and SE so I can one day have my own comparison to taste...

good plan.

always happy to provide my perspective - however all palates are very different.

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encarter13 · 10 February 2018, 11:42 AM

A blend from one of our favorites - Frogtown Cellars. Everything they make is estate grown, produced, and bottled. This is 100% Georgian and does not have any grapes from their Paso Robles vineyard. The wines from the Paso vineyard have a red label.

40% Touriga, 31% Cab Franc, 20% Cab Sav, and 9% Tannat.

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incontrol · 10 February 2018, 01:41 PM

Tonight’s amazing wine of choice. Very happy this is not my only one.

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G8RDPM · 10 February 2018, 01:45 PM

This one tonight.

Passionata · 11 February 2018, 01:10 AM

Had a great merlot with my ribeye today

offrdmania · 11 February 2018, 01:31 AM

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This one tonight.

Very nice, sourced from just up the road from me.

antbkny · 11 February 2018, 01:41 AM

Steaks tonight

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 01:55 AM

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Steaks tonight

Excellent choice!!!

enjoy!

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emersm · 11 February 2018, 03:56 AM

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Steaks tonight

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 06:08 AM

Time to start the 3-4 hour decanting process....have a great evening all my TRF wine friends!! Cheers!!

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incontrol · 11 February 2018, 10:22 AM

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Time to start the 3-4 hour decanting process....have a great evening all my TRF wine friends!! Cheers!!

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Looking forward to your review Roger. I have a few in my cellar. OT sure if I will ever drink them! Lol.

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fkim011 · 11 February 2018, 10:25 AM

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Steaks tonight

fkim011 · 11 February 2018, 10:26 AM

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Time to start the 3-4 hour decanting process....have a great evening all my TRF wine friends!! Cheers!!

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DAMN!

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 11:05 AM

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Looking forward to your review Roger. I have a few in my cellar. OT sure if I will ever drink them! Lol.

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I was excited to open it — haven’t had one in almost a year.

What a spectacular specimen of Mouton. Definitely needs several hours in the d canter — but this is definitely one of those wines I like to ‘play’ with - and watch it open up.

It has a BIG nose with some coffee, a little tobacco and pencil shavings. It is definitely a full bodied rich wine that is truly seamless throughout the entire palate — it has a kind of youthful Bordeaux style finish. For a nearly 22 year old Bordeaux it has A LOT of life left in it.

Definitely open one my friend!!!! It won’t disappoint.

Cheers buddy!

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Baco Noir · 11 February 2018, 11:11 AM

Tonight we did a salmon with a white wine, portobello mushroom, pine nut, and green onion sauce, over zucchini noodles and served with an excellent Oregon Pinot from our last wine club shipment.

RHIII · 11 February 2018, 01:13 PM

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Tonight we did a salmon with a white wine, portobello mushroom, pine nut, and green onion sauce, over zucchini noodles and served with an excellent Oregon Pinot from our last wine club shipment.

jatco · 11 February 2018, 01:19 PM

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Tonight we did a salmon with a white wine, portobello mushroom, pine nut, and green onion sauce, over zucchini noodles and served with an excellent Oregon Pinot from our last wine club shipment.

...Hot damn.. That looks superb...!
I'd be there in a flash, if I could...!

Baco Noir · 11 February 2018, 01:59 PM

Thanks guys. We had something similar at our wedding 12 years ago and my wife found something similar. Love this dish.

GerardoG · 11 February 2018, 03:02 PM

Chile tonight

James K · 11 February 2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by antbkny

Steaks tonight

Nice!! I have that same bottle on the way this coming week. Coincidentally i also have 6-7 people asking me when I plan on opening it...

James K · 12 February 2018, 04:12 AM

Went on a local wines trip here in San Diego, picked up a bunch of new to us stuff, most of it is very small batches, +/- 50 cases made total. Also a mammoth pine cone we found along the way.

mjclark32 · 12 February 2018, 09:15 AM

Roger, I just want to do a museum style tour of your wine cellar! Insane!

:cheers; all!

RHIII · 12 February 2018, 09:52 AM

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Roger, I just want to do a museum style tour of your wine cellar! Insane!

:cheers; all!

LOL 🤣

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incontrol · 12 February 2018, 02:05 PM

Roger, the Mouton Rothschild sounds amazing! I will open one up, looking for a great night to do it. Thank you my friend for your great review!

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10 February 2018, 11:42 AM	#2798
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	A blend from one of our favorites - Frogtown Cellars. Everything they make is estate grown, produced, and bottled. This is 100% Georgian and does not have any grapes from their Paso Robles vineyard. The wines from the Paso vineyard have a red label. 40% Touriga, 31% Cab Franc, 20% Cab Sav, and 9% Tannat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

10 February 2018, 01:41 PM	#2799
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Tonight’s amazing wine of choice. Very happy this is not my only one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

11 February 2018, 01:10 AM	#2801
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Had a great merlot with my ribeye today __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

11 February 2018, 11:11 AM	#2811
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,000	Tonight we did a salmon with a white wine, portobello mushroom, pine nut, and green onion sauce, over zucchini noodles and served with an excellent Oregon Pinot from our last wine club shipment. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

11 February 2018, 01:59 PM	#2814
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 5,000	Thanks guys. We had something similar at our wedding 12 years ago and my wife found something similar. Love this dish. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

10 February 2018, 04:01 AM	#2791
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	A nice chilled Aussie Riesling to go with dinner tonight Sent from my iPhone

10 February 2018, 01:45 PM	#2800
G8RDPM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,254	This one tonight.

11 February 2018, 01:41 AM	#2803
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,722	Steaks tonight

11 February 2018, 06:08 AM	#2806
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Time to start the 3-4 hour decanting process....have a great evening all my TRF wine friends!! Cheers!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 February 2018, 03:02 PM	#2815
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Chile tonight

12 February 2018, 04:12 AM	#2817
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Went on a local wines trip here in San Diego, picked up a bunch of new to us stuff, most of it is very small batches, +/- 50 cases made total. Also a mammoth pine cone we found along the way. Last edited by James K; 12 February 2018 at 04:23 AM.. Reason: added pic

12 February 2018, 09:15 AM	#2818
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Roger, I just want to do a museum style tour of your wine cellar! Insane! :cheers; all! __________________

12 February 2018, 02:05 PM	#2820
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Simply...The Wine Thread Roger, the Mouton Rothschild sounds amazing! I will open one up, looking for a great night to do it. Thank you my friend for your great review! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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