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What wine you whinos drinking 1,000,000??
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#551 Posted:
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2008 Marquez de Caceres Rioja Reserva - outstanding bottle
Speyside Offline
#552 Posted:
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^ true dat.
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#553 Posted:
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Cowhorn Spiral 36 Chardonnay (another local only vineyard) tremendous for a style I DON'T care for, not sweet but not biting and overly oakey (why I dislike Chardonnays) and a slightly viscous mouth feel which I never get from whites. Very nice after a pint of heavy Deschutes Abyss.
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#554 Posted:
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Some day Frank, some day for sure.

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#555 Posted:
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you near the tornado?
Speyside Offline
#556 Posted:
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No, well north of me, though there is some severe weather coming south of me tonight.
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2015 Mas des Bressades, Tradition Rouge-Domain Select, Costieres de Nimes, France

Brambley, earthy nose. Wild herbs, black raspberrys, and wet stone flavors. Always a good wine.

Bruschetta
Grilled pork chops with herbs de Provence
Steamed French green beans
Fromage blanc
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#558 Posted:
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2015, Chateau la Canorgue rouge, Cotes du Luberon, France

Brambley, earthy, smokey, herbs, mushrooms and leather. Great with BBQ.
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#559 Posted:
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Schmidt Family Vineyards
Serra Vineyards
Woolridge Vineyards

Flight at each, glasses at Serra (our fav) now at Woolridge. This place is cool because they also have they're own creamery.
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#560 Posted:
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Frank, emailed you a pic.
frankj1 Offline
#561 Posted:
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Frank, emailed you a pic.

was beautiful...
ZRX1200 Offline
#562 Posted:
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View was better than the wine! Won't be going back to Woolridge.....now we know though!

Serra sold out of that Rose I was bragging about in a month! Cool thing was while we were there the guy (old lady is nice younger lady is a bit bitchy) found 3 cases of the 2013 rose which was 100% pinot aged on stainless. We grabbed 2 bottles.
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#563 Posted:
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ZRX1200 wrote:
View was better than the wine! Won't be going back to Woolridge.....now we know though!

Serra sold out of that Rose I was bragging about in a month! Cool thing was while we were there the guy (old lady is nice younger lady is a bit bitchy) found 3 cases of the 2013 rose which was 100% pinot aged on stainless. We grabbed 2 bottles.

real men drink rose. so refreshing.
I just don't care for the ones with any carbonation
ZRX1200 Offline
#564 Posted:
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Carbonated?!!!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot......you been drinking with Drafter again?
frankj1 Offline
#565 Posted:
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wrong word, blame da bourbon(s)
effervescence?
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#566 Posted:
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They are rather rare. Frizzante rose. I have seen them from Italy. I have heard of them from Germany. The Italian grape Brachetto is used to make frizzante rose. The German grape Zweigelt is used to make frizzante rose. Frizzante means light sparkling or semisparkling.
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#567 Posted:
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Frank is rare too....God bless his little tripod heart
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#568 Posted:
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Mrs Monkey keeps several bottles of Brachetto d'Aqui, which is a sparkling rose from Italy. Very, very sweet
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#569 Posted:
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Frank is rare too....God bless his little tripod heart

well done...
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#570 Posted:
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Sandeman Founders Reserve Port
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#571 Posted:
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Plowboy221 wrote:
Sandeman Founders Reserve Port

with a nice maduro?
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#572 Posted:
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👆with the Viaje Leaded was a good pairing as long as made sure palate was clean
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#573 Posted:
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Adam Puchta Signature Port
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#574 Posted:
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2016, Anselmi San Vincenzo, Venito, Italy.

Crisp nose of Granny Smith apple and Meyer lemon. Flavors of Bartlett pear and white grapefruit. Medium bodied crisp and refreshing.
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#575 Posted:
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Benison Zinfandel 2013
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County

a gift from the Legendary Basic Patrick upon meeting me at the MAHole Herf.

a bit less fruit forward than many, and better off for it for me as my tastes have changed

nice bottle Patrick!
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#576 Posted:
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Dry Creek red Zinfandel is unique, it has more structure, the fruit is somewhat resereved, and to me it is a little dusty in a good way. You might try Dry Creek, Segehsio, Peterson, and Lake Sonoma. If you can find Wine Gurilla they make some great Dry Creek field blends that are primarily red Zinfandel. Plunger Head also does a very good Dry Creek.
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#577 Posted:
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I'm getting good feedback to trust my taste buds.
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#578 Posted:
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2005, Bogedas Lozano, Marques de Toledo, Gran Reserva, LA Mancha, Spain. 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Hard to find, worth seeking out.

Delicate nose of candied cherries, and vanilla. Subtle flavors of anise, rosemary, morrel mushrooms , and red fleshed plums.

Would pair great with beef wellington. I enjoyed it on its own. A contemplative wine.
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#579 Posted:
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Finished the Bogedas Lozano today. Had it with a 5 or 6 year old Anjeo. Nice pairing.
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Try an Italian red. They are great summertime reds. They are refreshing because of higher acidity levels. The fruit is somewhat resereved so they are not cloying. The smaller ones can even take a light chill. Three wines in particular come to mind. Dolcetto, Barbara, and Valpolicella. I am sure there are many others, but those are the 3 I am familiar with. With the Valpolicella make sure it is not done in a Ripasso method. Though you might enjoy a Valpolicella Ripasso very much. It will be semi sweet and very rich. The 3 above mentioned wines will be very food friendly. Italian wines are meant to be drank with food. Though these drink well on their own. They are a little tart like a good rose is a little tart. Dolcetto and Barbera are grapes. Valpolicella is a region.
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#581 Posted:
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a guy from Italy told me about Barbera years ago. Also told me about Piedmont.
He was right.
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The bad boys from Piedmont are Barbaresco and Barolo. Both are made from Nebibolo. Big reds that age well, but to tannic for me. I like Barbera D'Asti and Arneis, a white worth seeking out, but hard to find. There are many fine Italian wines that are relatively unknown.
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2016 Hueges Beaulieu, Le Costieres des Pomerols- Picpoul de Pinet, Coteaux du Languedoc, France.

Simple soft seafood white. Nose of honeysuckle and melon. Flavors of melon, white peach, and asian pair.

Clams on the half shell.
Scallops in a white wine reduction, same wine.
Tossed salad with Champagne vinegarette.
Chilled Italian melon.
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#584 Posted:
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Emma Reichart Rose (pinot noir) 2016
Germany. 11.5 abv

label says tart cherry, red currant, and watermelon...true.
it also states to be just north of dry, I found it to be just north of medium dry, but with a crisp dry finish

cool climate pinot noir grapes...for $4.95 at Trader Joes, I loved it and may go back for a Summer's worth.

Allen, how long could I expect it to last before turning bad? It has a screw cap working in it's favor.
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Most rose's change with age, but will last about 2 years. I always drink a rose within 1 year. In the second year the fruit fades some. They are still fine, just not my taste. So I would say 1 year. Southern France is the exception. They often have a grape called Tennant in the blend. Those that do can age up to 5 years.
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#586 Posted:
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Speyside wrote:
Dry Creek red Zinfandel is unique, it has more structure, the fruit is somewhat resereved, and to me it is a little dusty in a good way. You might try Dry Creek, Segehsio, Peterson, and Lake Sonoma. If you can find Wine Gurilla they make some great Dry Creek field blends that are primarily red Zinfandel. Plunger Head also does a very good Dry Creek.


One of the best from the Dry Creek area is Meeker if you can find it. IIRC they only make about 2500 cases/year. Fun place to visit, the tasting room is a TeePee.
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Frank, if stored in a cool dark place it should last a long time, due to the Stelvin cap (screw top). Though I have no experience with them and roses. I have had a few Reislings that some age on them that showed no age at all due to the Stelvin cap. Interesting fact Pinot Noir in Germany is know as Blauburgunder.
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#588 Posted:
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Spey, the Serra 2012 is pinot noir, and the fruit stays. Maybe I should send you one, for scientific purposes n such
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Yes, I would like to try it. I will PM you my addy. I expect you to PM me your addy so I can reciprocate. I have a Burgundy rose I think you would find interesting.
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2015, LA Granja Tempranillo, Spain

Bruschetta
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh Basil, grape tomato
Grilled burgers marinated in above wine
Fresh Strawberries
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2010, Vivaldi Amarone della Valpolicella, Valpolicella, Italy.

Cake spice, baked plum and crushed violet aromas emerge in the glass. The big, chewy palate doles out ripe Marasca cherry, mature blackberry, licorice and a hint of mocha alongside firm velvety tannins. A note of pipe tobacco closes the finish.

Wine Enthusiast review. Pretty accurate. Received 91 points, a little low I think. $30.00. Very moderate price for an Amarone.

An interesting style of wine. Grape clusters are layed out on straw mats and allowed to dry out significantly. This can take weeks. Basically the most water is gone and only juice remains. Then the wine is made.
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^ Ubriaco all'Amarone.
Osso bucco.
Tossed salad with basil pesto dressing.
Cannoli.
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Tamber Bey Deux Chevaux Vineyard Rabicano 2013, Yountville Napa Valley

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2015, Location Cellars, Dry Orange Muscat, Walla Walla, Washington

Nose of pear and orange. Flavors of pear, lemongrass, and a nice minerality.
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Allen, have you had a 2013 Cabernet from Three Saints before? Have an opportunity to try it @ $19.99 a bottle or three for $14.99. Thought I'd ask your opinion as you seem to drink a fair amount of wine. Thanks ahead for your reply.

Paul
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Pass on it Paul. It gets average reviews at best. The region is not suited for Bordeaux style blends IMHO.
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Speyside wrote:
Pass on it Paul. It gets average reviews at best. The region is not suited for Bordeaux style blends IMHO.



Thanks buddy, I did ask myself, if this was / is such an outstanding 2013 offering....why's there any left @ this point?
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2015, Jamet Cotes du Rhone rouge, Rhone, France.

Medium rare grilled ribeye.
Sweet potato with olive oil.
Tossed salad with fig Balsamic dressing.
Fromage Blanc.
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2015 Qupe Marsanne, Santa Barbara, California.

Toasted French bread with green olive tampenade.
Tossed salad with blood orange olive oil dressing.
Grilled pork chops with apple sauce.
Steamed French green beans.
Lemon Italian ice.
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Speyside wrote:
2015 Qupe Marsanne, Santa Barbara, California.

Toasted French bread with green olive tampenade.
Tossed salad with blood orange olive oil dressing.
Grilled pork chops with apple sauce.
Steamed French green beans.
Lemon Italian ice.

oooh, haven't seen Qupe (sp?) around here in years, I seem to recall liking their juice.
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