| 351. Author: tailgater | Date: Thu, 12/1/2016, 9:35PM EST | |
What's that little stick for?
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| 352. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 12/1/2016, 10:23PM EST | |
who are you, my wife? |
| 353. Author: Palama | Date: Sun, 12/4/2016, 3:30PM EST | |
Not wine but since it's made from grapes:
Remy Martin VSOP |
| 354. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 12/7/2016, 10:10PM EST | |
2011 Herederos Del Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva...Spain
gift from my son's girlfriend that she got last Summer when visiting her native Albania. Really nice, easily drinkable. Soft fruit up front, softer earthiness on the finish, |
| 355. Author: Mattie B | Date: Wed, 12/7/2016, 10:34PM EST | |
Cline Cool Climate Pinot Noir.
Very nice. Highly reccomend. |
| 356. Author: frankj1 | Date: Wed, 12/7/2016, 10:54PM EST | |
Cline owns a ton of zinfandel too. affordable and easy to drink even for those who think they do not like red. |
| 357. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 12/8/2016, 10:22AM EST | |
Cline sell a line of wines called ancient vines. They are all very interesting and worth a try. Also their Pinot Gris, and Viognier are both good. |
| 358. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 12/8/2016, 7:36PM EST | |
never had their Pinot Gris. I've had their "cashmere".
I like some of the viognier I've tried, but I can't pronounce it. |
| 359. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 12/8/2016, 11:13PM EST | |
Vee-own-yay. Tried the Cashmere in the past, good wine, but not a blend to my liking. Try the Pinot Gris with figs or baked apples drizzled with honey. The Viognier is great with peaches or apricots. |
| 360. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 12/13/2016, 3:47AM EST | |
Remy Martin 1738 |
| 361. Author: Speyside | Date: Tue, 12/13/2016, 8:53AM EST | |
2014, Castle Rock, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Burgundian in style. Quite nice. Barnyard nose, rich dark berry flavor. |
| 362. Author: Stinkdyr | Date: Tue, 12/13/2016, 2:48PM EST | |
Speyside wrote:2014, Castle Rock, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Burgundian in style. Quite nice. Barnyard nose, rich dark berry flavor. How is the oak factor? What alcohol % ?  |
| 363. Author: Speyside | Date: Tue, 12/13/2016, 4:35PM EST | |
Low oak, just a hint of vannila on the finish, I think the alcohol was 12.5. |
| 364. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Sat, 12/17/2016, 7:21PM EST | |
2014 Kudos Reserve Pinot Yamhill, Willamette Valley, Or |
| 365. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Tue, 12/20/2016, 10:42PM EST | |
^ glad to see you bought some legit pinot......not some stupid rose pinot..😆
Smoking Loon Red Loon (blended red) haven't had a bad Smoking Loon. Good approachable, affordable Napa wine. |
| 366. Author: frankj1 | Date: Tue, 12/20/2016, 11:14PM EST | |
2014 Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
not a big cab, not much in the way of fruit forward going on here, but nice with soft tannins if any at all. IIRC I stole this for 9 bones. |
| 367. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Wed, 12/21/2016, 4:23PM EST | |
2014 Ledger David Dark Knight (new release) tempranillo base, with malbec and syrah. Deep hearty red.
2013 Ledger David Orion's Nebula 58% cab. franc, 29% malbec, 10% petit verdot and 3% syrah. Much brighter red, super fruity nose. |
| 368. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Thu, 12/22/2016, 6:42PM EST | |
2014 David Michael Petite Petit rich smokey goodness
Getting cold (below 65) so a little Taylor Fladgate 12 year after dinner |
| 369. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 12/25/2016, 10:56PM EST | |
Konzelmann Estate Winery Special Select Late Harvest Vidal, Ontario
sweet white wine, much like Ice Wine
delicious dessert wine, but white! |
| 370. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 12/25/2016, 11:36PM EST | |
A whole bottle of Ledger David Sangiovese
A whole bottle of Ledger David Dark Knight (so good) |
| 371. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 12/25/2016, 11:41PM EST | |
Oregon winery? |
| 372. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 12/25/2016, 11:45PM EST | |
Yes sir
Our second favorite local winery. |
| 373. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 12/25/2016, 11:48PM EST | |
I made prime rib, twice baked potatoes, salad, and home made cranberry sauce. |
| 374. Author: Palama | Date: Tue, 12/27/2016, 12:25AM EST | |
Furst Spatburgunder 2013 |
| 375. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Wed, 12/28/2016, 6:20PM EST | |
Fonseca Tawny 20 years |
| 376. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 8:32AM EST | |
^ mmmmmm, good. |
| 377. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 8:47AM EST | |
Castello Banfi, Brunello de Montalcino, Montalcino, Italy, 2009
Smooth, round, silky. Dark cherries and black raspberrys. Long finish. Great structure.
Grilled pork tenderloin with herbs.
Double cream brie.
Spring greens with oil and vinegar.
Tart cherries drizzled with honey. |
| 378. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 8:58AM EST | |
well you must be recovered, eh? |
| 379. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 9:06AM EST | |
Picked up the usual for New Year's eve:
L'Ermitage Rogederer Estate bubbly |
| 380. Author: Speyside | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 9:51AM EST | |
Drappier, Grand Sendree Cuvee, Champaign, France, 2005.
I'll put up notes after new years. |
| 381. Author: frankj1 | Date: Thu, 12/29/2016, 10:08PM EST | |
2014 Coppola Diamond Collection Malbec Chanukkah gift from my son.
with some defrosted lasagna.
it works |
| 382. Author: Speyside | Date: Sat, 1/7/2017, 9:01AM EST | |
Biondi Santi, Brunello de Montalcino, Montalcino, Italy, 2006.
Rich, smooth, silky. Bing cherries, smoke, and minerality. Amazing finish. Layers of complexity.
Grilled Lamb chops with Greek oregano and Lavender.
Grilled Sweet potato topped with olive oil.
Steamed butternut squash and green beans.
Kale, Spinach, and Chard topped with Spanish olive oil and Balsamic vinegar.
Blueberrys drizzled with honey. |
| 383. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 1/8/2017, 10:03PM EST | |
Red Diamond Temperamental red blend |
| 384. Author: frankj1 | Date: Sun, 1/8/2017, 10:23PM EST | |
sounds like it would go wif chiken fried steak.
Is that Washington state? I think I used to get some of their stuff years ago but haven't seen any here for a while. |
| 385. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 1/13/2017, 7:57PM EST | |
Dancin 2014 Tribute Barbera with philo wrapped brie and peppered orange marmalade.
Dancin Finale pint noir port with chocolate mousse. |
| 386. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 12:55AM EST | |
Dancin Semi Sparkling Muscat |
| 387. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 10:24AM EST | |
Mark West, Black, Pinot Noir, Monterey County, California, 2015.
Rich and smooth. Bing cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla. |
| 388. Author: Nicar | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 10:48AM EST | |
Starting the day off right I see |
| 389. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 11:44AM EST | |
LOL, last night. |
| 390. Author: Nicar | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 12:44PM EST | |
it doesn't say what wine DID you drink....
now, drink more today to make up for your error |
| 391. Author: Speyside | Date: Sun, 1/15/2017, 12:46PM EST | |
Planning to, good advice. |
| 392. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 1/20/2017, 7:34PM EST | |
Ledger David 2013 Cab Frac Reserve at the tasting room with my lady.....the bottle looks different than the one I sent DED. Everything is painted on, no label....weird. tastes the same though. Black cherry nose, lots of dark fruit on a gentle finish. Awesome wine |
| 393. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Fri, 1/20/2017, 7:35PM EST | |
You'd never know it's 14.5% |
| 394. Author: Nicar | Date: Fri, 1/20/2017, 10:20PM EST | |
Grape Creek Port 2014
From local winery, pretty decent and compared to Koepke Tawny 10 yr which I enjoy but local been out for 4 months, it's compares favorably.
Jaime, that cab sounds nice |
| 395. Author: Speyside | Date: Fri, 1/20/2017, 10:43PM EST | |
2015 Jacobs Creek Reserve Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia.
Rich, velvety, dark Cherry and black raspberry, brambley, and a hint of herbs.
Nice wine for $12.
Grilled Grecian lamb chops.
Tossed salad with olive oil and Sherry vinegar.
Steamed green beans.
Boiled yams. |
| 396. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Fri, 1/20/2017, 11:12PM EST | |
ZRX1200 wrote:Ledger David 2013 Cab Frac Reserve at the tasting room with my lady.....the bottle looks different than the one I sent DED. Everything is painted on, no label....weird. tastes the same though. Black cherry nose, lots of dark fruit on a gentle finish. Awesome wine That was a very enjoyable Cab Franc. Velvety tannins and more opulent than almost all wines I have tried from that appellation. Thanks again. DED |
| 397. Author: Speyside | Date: Fri, 1/27/2017, 10:31PM EST | |
2010, Campo Viejo Gran Reserva, Rioja Spain
Stunning, a wine to be contemplated on its own. |
| 398. Author: Speyside | Date: Sat, 1/28/2017, 9:46PM EST | |
2007, Quintarelli Rosso CA Del Merlo, Veneto Italy.
Dark, dense, rich, ripe, and lush. A nose herbs and forrest. Blackberry , garrigue herbs, and a unique sense of terrior. A very long finish, about 2 minutes.
Cheese plate of various Italian cheeses.
Grilled herbed pork tenderloin.
Tossed salad with Spanish unfiltered olive oil and nice Balsamic vinegar.
Poached Pears dressed with very nice 20 year Balsamic vinegar. |
| 399. Author: deadeyedick | Date: Sun, 1/29/2017, 7:29PM EST | |
Fonseca Tawny 20 years with a PL Lonsdales Ed Regional Germany '06 very nice pairing |
| 400. Author: ZRX1200 | Date: Sun, 1/29/2017, 7:38PM EST | |
Serra Vineyards syrah 2010.
This is our favorite vinyard, and they don't distribute at all...found a store out their way (but not as far) that had this WAY cheaper than the vinyard and covered in dust and older than what's available at the vinyard. They're pretty much a member supported place.
Very fruity black cherry and a boozy finish (14.5%) and a very pleasant taste as that boozyness subsides. |
