| 801. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Tue, 5/15/2018, 4:41PM EST | |
She said I'm going to hire a wino to decorate our home So you'll feel more at ease here and you won't need to roam. We'll take out our dining room table and put a bar along that wall And a neon sign to point the way to our bathroom down the hall  |
| 802. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 5/16/2018, 7:20AM EST | |
2017, La Vieille Ferme Rose, Rhone, France. |
| 803. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 5/17/2018, 7:43AM EST | |
2015, Cellar Cecillio, Cecillio Black Slate Gratallops, Priorat, Spain. |
| 804. Author: Speyside | Date: Sat, 5/19/2018, 8:47AM EST | |
2017, Black Bird rose, Napa, California.
About $20. The best rose I have ever tasted. |
| 805. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sat, 5/19/2018, 9:23AM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2017, Black Bird rose, Napa, California.
About $20. The best rose I have ever tasted. Noted, Spey. I’m on the lookout. |
| 806. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 5/20/2018, 8:11AM EST | |
2017, Langetwins Rose, Lodi, California. |
| 807. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 5/20/2018, 11:02AM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Sofia Monterrey County Rose 2015
Like Summer in a glass picked up a bottle of 2016 yesterday... beautiful bottle. |
| 808. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 5/20/2018, 8:54PM EST | |
2015 Lapaccio Salento Primitivo
delicious |
| 809. Author: SmokeMonkey | Date: Sun, 5/20/2018, 8:57PM EST | |
frankj1 wrote:picked up a bottle of 2016 yesterday...
beautiful bottle. Let me know how the 16 is. The 15 was pleasantly tart with a huge pear influence. |
| 810. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 5/20/2018, 9:01PM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Let me know how the 16 is. The 15 was pleasantly tart with a huge pear influence. will do. Hoping for Summer in a glass! |
| 811. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 5/22/2018, 2:07AM EST | |
Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal
Ain’t wine but it’s made from grapes.... |
| 812. Author: Speyside | Date: Tue, 5/22/2018, 8:18AM EST | |
2016, Inama Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy.
Bright straw. Pear and apple on the fresh, deep nose. Then juicy with clean flavors of apple jelly, white stone fruit and minerals; has good weight and texture. Finishes clean, fresh and with a delightful crystalline quality. Very impressive. --Ian D'Agata, June 2017
Reviewed by: Vinous - 91 pts
$14
Cheese plate
Chicken Vesuvio
Kale and Spinach salad with Italian vinaigrette.
Fresh Blackberrys. |
| 813. Author: Speyside | Date: Tue, 5/22/2018, 8:34AM EST | |
2017, Vigilance Pinot Noir Rose, California. |
| 814. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 5/23/2018, 7:45PM EST | |
SmokeMonkey wrote:Let me know how the 16 is. The 15 was pleasantly tart with a huge pear influence. popped the 2016 Sofia Monterrey County Rose. purposely did not read anything about it...did catch a little pear, thought it had maybe more berry, then pear for sure in the longish finish. The tart aspect did not bother me at all, may have aided the long pear finish. paid 13 or 14, would certainly buy again, like all Summer. |
| 815. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Wed, 5/23/2018, 7:53PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2017, Black Bird rose, Napa, California.
About $20. The best rose I have ever tasted. Damn, a Rose that costs $20. Better be spectacular. |
| 816. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 5/23/2018, 7:54PM EST | |
We just tasted the 2017 today. Really interesting, a nose of fresh strawberrys and lavender. Flavors of strawberry, cherry, and a hint of pink grapefruit. I liked it a lot. |
| 817. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 5/23/2018, 10:01PM EST | |
Oops, didn't see ******'s comment. I was referring to the Sophia. Though the Blackbird is spectacular. |
| 818. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 5/24/2018, 8:12AM EST | |
2017, Domaine Emile Beyer Pinot Blanc Tradition, Alsace, France. |
| 819. Author: frankj1 | Date: Fri, 5/25/2018, 2:23PM EST | |
check out new thread in Trades-"24 lb box from..." ^^^this guy! |
| 820. Author: frankj1 | Date: Tue, 5/29/2018, 6:33PM EST | |
First bottle from Spey has been emptied...
Not gonna read any write ups, just want to see what I discern when drinking them.
2017 Chateau Haut Sarthes Bergerac-
pleasingly dry unsweet strawberry throughout, more of an essence.
Tonight with grilled swordfish and asparagus. last night with some spiced up rigatoni with fireroasted peppers and onions.
may have liked it best on it's own. |
| 821. Author: Speyside | Date: Tue, 5/29/2018, 6:53PM EST | |
It made me think of the flavors of wild strawberries.
Ribs on the grill tonight with a nice dry rub.
Steamed green beans.
Spinach and Kale salad with tomatoes tossed with Italian vinaigrette.
Fresh blueberries.
2014, Domaine Lafarge Cuvee Nicholas, Languedoc Roussillon, France. Old vine Grenache. |
| 822. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Wed, 5/30/2018, 7:19PM EST | |
Frank will soon be an oenophile. Or maybe oenophallic? |
| 823. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 5/30/2018, 7:56PM EST | |
deadeyedick wrote:Frank will soon be an oenophile. Or maybe oenophallic? aw shucks, but I don't even know the meaning of the word. |
| 824. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 5/30/2018, 8:32PM EST | |
At least a francophile, or in his case a Frankophile. |
| 825. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 5/30/2018, 11:27PM EST | |
don't need to google that. |
| 826. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 5/31/2018, 7:19PM EST | |
second bottle from Spey's RAOK...
2017 Ercavio Rosado Spain
first few tastes were well chilled and just didn't show anything to me.
as it warmed I almost sensed more than tasted some generic fruit, nothing I could name, tart finish.
Liked it much better than when very cold, but it won't be my favorite of the batch.
Just read the back label blurb..."serve well chilled"!
Guess I'm not ready to be a onionfile yet.
noob. |
| 827. Author: Cathcam13 | Date: Thu, 5/31/2018, 7:22PM EST | |
Hmm, I am enjoying some home made Sangria with lots of drunken fruits. |
| 828. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Thu, 5/31/2018, 9:26PM EST | |
Cricket Hill Vineyards 2012 mislabeled mistake.
Duane the owner mislabeled a few cases, rather than messing with them he put an X (in sharpie) on the labels and is selling the bottles for $12 out of their new tasting room in downtown Jacksonville.
He won't say what it is. I don't think it's cab franc. I know it's not his Grand Vin. And I don't think it's his Merlot. I think it's his Rondezvous blend. Best $12 wine I ever bought....
He specializes in right bank Bordeaux style wine. Really smart guy who's fun to talk to, and great sharing his knowledge. Least pretentious vitner in Southern Oregon. |
| 829. Author: Burner02 | Date: Thu, 5/31/2018, 9:26PM EST | |
Seven Moons Red Blend |
| 830. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 5/31/2018, 11:08PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:Cricket Hill Vineyards 2012 mislabeled mistake.
Duane the owner mislabeled a few cases, rather than messing with them he put an X (in sharpie) on the labels and is selling the bottles for $12 out of their new tasting room in downtown Jacksonville.
He won't say what it is. I don't think it's cab franc. I know it's not his Grand Vin. And I don't think it's his Merlot. I think it's his Rondezvous blend. Best $12 wine I ever bought....
He specializes in right bank Bordeaux style wine. Really smart guy who's fun to talk to, and great sharing his knowledge. Least pretentious vitner in Southern Oregon. I prefer the left banke https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=walk+away+renee+by+left+banke&view=detail&mid=82A8F37D7D47AAE9677A82A8F37D7D47AAE9677A&FORM=VIRE |
| 831. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Fri, 6/1/2018, 7:50AM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:Cricket Hill Vineyards 2012 mislabeled mistake.
Duane the owner mislabeled a few cases, rather than messing with them he put an X (in sharpie) on the labels and is selling the bottles for $12 out of their new tasting room in downtown Jacksonville.
He won't say what it is. I don't think it's cab franc. I know it's not his Grand Vin. And I don't think it's his Merlot. I think it's his Rondezvous blend. Best $12 wine I ever bought....
He specializes in right bank Bordeaux style wine. Really smart guy who's fun to talk to, and great sharing his knowledge. Least pretentious vitner in Southern Oregon. Only one bank in Jacksonville IIRC. |
| 832. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 6/1/2018, 9:20AM EST | |
Two now! New one by the grocery store. |
| 833. Author: Speyside | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 8:11PM EST | |
2017, L'Ostal Cazes Rose, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, France. Frank, have you tried this one? I really enjoyed it.
Clams on the half shell.
Creamed spinach.
Steamed Langostino with melted butter.
Tossed salad with Italian vinaigrette dressing.
Cheese plate.
Vanilla bean ice cream with bosc pear compote. |
| 834. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 6/6/2018, 9:30PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2017, L'Ostal Cazes Rose, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, France. Frank, have you tried this one? I really enjoyed it.
Clams on the half shell.
Creamed spinach.
Steamed Langostino with melted butter.
Tossed salad with Italian vinaigrette dressing.
Cheese plate.
Vanilla bean ice cream with bosc pear compote. I'll put it on deck... |
| 835. Author: Burner02 | Date: Thu, 6/7/2018, 6:18AM EST | |
7 Moons red blend |
| 836. Author: Speyside | Date: Sat, 6/9/2018, 10:41PM EST | |
2017, Les Vignes Bila Haut rose, Languedoc-Roussillon Pay's d'Oc, France. |
| 837. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 7:01PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2017, L'Ostal Cazes Rose, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, France. Frank, have you tried this one? I really enjoyed it.
Clams on the half shell.
Creamed spinach.
Steamed Langostino with melted butter.
Tossed salad with Italian vinaigrette dressing.
Cheese plate.
Vanilla bean ice cream with bosc pear compote. Sunday late afternoon, small glass while reading...was what I had hoped, dry-ish, yet you know the fruit is there from the nose, maybe berries...not sure what fruit. But for me, no citrus, which was good. Tonight, with turkey burgers and bicolored corn on da cob (neat!) and went OK but not a perfect marriage. Any theories why not Allen? I still liked it, but better as a refreshing sipper before sunset...and I live on Sunset Drive, so you know that's a nice time of day in season. |
| 838. Author: Speyside | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 8:04PM EST | |
Charcoal or gas grill Frank? Butter on the corn? What condiments on the burgers? |
| 839. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 9:04PM EST | |
turkey burger in the skillet.
no butter, no salt, I like corn neat.
a little shredded cheddar, Dijon mustard and mayo. |
| 840. Author: Speyside | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 9:33PM EST | |
The acidity from the Dijon washed out the rose. |
| 841. Author: frankj1 | Date: Mon, 6/11/2018, 9:45PM EST | |
thanks!
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| 842. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Wed, 6/13/2018, 7:59PM EST | |
1996 Chateau StJean Cinq Cepages meritage. Still vibrant but a nose and mouthfeel of port seeping in now. Wonderful stuff! |
| 843. Author: frankj1 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 7:37PM EST | |
Tsantali "Roditis" d'Estelle Rose...no year given. Greece.
From Spey.
Beautiful deep color, shades beyond pink. As a sipper, nice and dry, more fruit aroma than taste.
later with a chef salad, just fine. Seems like it would go with many foods.
The Lovely Caren was able to discern the aroma of banana as claimed on the back label (along with other fruits). I could only catch it in the finish.
Sneaky complex...to this noob.
Good one Allen, thanks. |
| 844. Author: Speyside | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 8:48PM EST | |
Glad you liked it.
To bad they have to call it Roditis. If they could call it rose it would sell better. |
| 845. Author: frankj1 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 9:21PM EST | |
only other Greek wine I recall that I have had was decades ago, Retsina.
Tasted like pine. |
| 846. Author: Speyside | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 9:30PM EST | |
It would. Pine resin was historically used as a preservative in Greek wines. Retsina stays true to tradition. It tastes not so good. Sometime try an Assyrtiko from Santorini, or a Moschofilero from Peloponnese. Both are great summertime whites. |
| 847. Author: frankj1 | Date: Fri, 6/15/2018, 9:37PM EST | |
on my list |
| 848. Author: Speyside | Date: Sat, 6/16/2018, 5:19PM EST | |
2015, Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Pinot Noir, Sonama Coast, California. |
| 849. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 6/17/2018, 9:57AM EST | |
2015, Davis Family Russian River Estate Pinot Noir, Russian River, California. |
| 850. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Mon, 6/18/2018, 3:19PM EST | |
At one of our favorites, Ledger David doing a flight (free for members)
2016 Chardonnay
2016 Viognier
2016 Epitome of 3 (sangiovese, tempranillo and syrah)
2016 Tempranillo
2015 Tempranillo Reserve (barrel tasting, extra cost) |
