Nicar
9 years ago
Montes Limited cabernet sauvignon
frankj1
9 years ago

Montes Limited cabernet sauvignon

Nicar wrote:


Chile?
Nicar
9 years ago
yes it is.... looking for Montes Alpha..they had Classic and a Limited. Got 1 of each. Limited actually mix, 70% Cab...30% something else. Very decent for $13
Speyside
9 years ago
^ Carmenere is the 30%. It is a grape that is similar to Merlot, but it has much more flavor. I have heard it referred to as Merlot on steroids. It is indigenous to Chile.
Stinkdyr
9 years ago

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.

ZRX1200 wrote:




Hot stuff @ 14.5%

🍺
Stinkdyr
9 years ago

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.

frankj1 wrote:




Where did you buy it?

:-k
frankj1
9 years ago

Where did you buy it?

:-k

Stinkdyr wrote:


been a while, but maybe on Rt 16 in Newton on the Wellesley line, Newton Upper Falls Wine perhaps. Red building a couple blocks in from Rt 95.

Possibly Wegmans, the one in Westwood on University Ave, not the one in Chestnut Hill

Maybe even Whole Foods at Legacy Place in Dedham.

It is pretty reasonable for Wente stuff.
frankj1
9 years ago

been a while, but maybe on Rt 16 in Newton on the Wellesley line, Newton Upper Falls Wine perhaps. Red building a couple blocks in from Rt 95.

Possibly Wegmans, the one in Westwood on University Ave, not the one in Chestnut Hill

Maybe even Whole Foods at Legacy Place in Dedham.

It is pretty reasonable for Wente stuff.

frankj1 wrote:


the Newton place is actually Lower Falls, not Upper
Speyside
9 years ago
2014, Elena Walch Pinot Nero/Blauburgunder, Alto Adge, Italy.

Light clean, strawberry fruit, a hint of cherry, nice structure and finish, probably unoaked or old oak.
frankj1
9 years ago
2014 Santa Caterina chianti (90% sangiovese, 10% canaiolo)
Speyside
9 years ago
^ And did you have a nice meal to go with it? For me Chianti is always better with food.
frankj1
9 years ago
last night I opened it to have with a little lasagna, tonight I finished it with some chicken in sesame/soy/ginger vinaigrette with steamed cauliflower which I sparked up with Hank's Heat Hot Sauce that I got from Shaun.

Believe it or not, I liked this chianti better with the chicken!
Speyside
9 years ago
That makes sense actually. Chianti has a relatively high acidity. So it would pair up great with the vinaigrette, the ginger, and the hot sauce. Also that particular Chianti is light enough that it would match the chicken well.
frankj1
9 years ago

That makes sense actually. Chianti has a relatively high acidity. So it would pair up great with the vinaigrette, the ginger, and the hot sauce. Also that particular Chianti is light enough that it would match the chicken well.

Speyside wrote:


so, without knowing it, I really am like a genius?
Speyside
9 years ago
Always Frank, always. Just remember, I'm the wine guy.
ZRX1200
9 years ago
Smoking Loon Pinot Noir. Very good value wine @$9, mild nose, cherry, oak, bright pinot note.

Homemade meatloaf
Mashed taters with a little homemade ranch dip
Steamed broccoli.

#highclasswhitetrash
Mattie B
9 years ago
Typically I'm not a wine guy, but I'm learning.

Tasted some fantastic Rose this month that caused some excitement

Minuty Rose. French from Provance. Super soft and delicate. Pale in color and light on the nose and finish

Cline ancient vines rose. Tons of red fruit on the nose. Very fruit forward. Slightly acidic. shockingly in your face for a rose, but in such a good way.

Both were hits but the Cline was an in the park Home Run

Also 19 Crimes launched a Shiraz. Nice, easy to drink. It was what I expected.
Mattie B
9 years ago
Tasting new wines today and found a huge bargain


Gabbiano Chianti for $5 each.

It was in a auction bid and the store owner picked them up. I bought all she had. .
frankj1
9 years ago
^^^
nicely done. See that? Smart buying happen when you adopt a Jewish brother...

2015 Masciarelli rose, with broc and boneless center cut PORK loin chops...didn't evah say I was devout!
Speyside
9 years ago
2014 Primarius Pinot Noir, Oregon.

Medium body, Burgundian style, raspberry and cranberry fruit, a hint of vanilla, plums on the finish.

Cheese plate.
Herbed pork chops.
Steamed green beans.
Tossed salad with lemon vinaigrette.
Strawberries drizzled with 20 year Balsamic vinegar.
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