deadeyedick
8 years ago
2015 Mollydooker The Boxer (yum)
Mattie B
8 years ago
So funny to catch on this thread. I rep many of the wines recently stated.

Pine Ridge is very nice. The wife and I really like it and it's at a decent price point. The addition of viognet makes it delicate.

Underwood does a fine job with cans. Don't be scared of them. Personally, I prefer their rose of the cans.

Mollydooker is fantastic wine. Any of them are great. They are allocated and have a cult following. A bit pricey but a nice splurge.

Currently I'm loving Cline Rose and Pinot Noir. I've become a Cline Ho I think.
frankj1
8 years ago

So funny to catch on this thread. I rep many of the wines recently stated.

Pine Ridge is very nice. The wife and I really like it and it's at a decent price point. The addition of viognet makes it delicate.

Underwood does a fine job with cans. Don't be scared of them. Personally, I prefer their rose of the cans.

Mollydooker is fantastic wine. Any of them are great. They are allocated and have a cult following. A bit pricey but a nice splurge.

Currently I'm loving Cline Rose and Pinot Noir. I've become a Cline Ho I think.

Mattie B wrote:


Interesting, cuz Cline owns so much zin
Mattie B
8 years ago
Don't make me send you some.

Try them Frank. You won't be disappointed. The rose is made from Mourvèdre. Very different from the Provence style.

The Pinot , well there aren't many that I don't like.
frankj1
8 years ago

Don't make me send you some.

Try them Frank. You won't be disappointed. The rose is made from Mourvèdre. Very different from the Provence style.

The Pinot , well there aren't many that I don't like.

Mattie B wrote:


I shall search for them.

Good to see ya buddy.
deadeyedick
8 years ago
We tried a Costco brand Zin recently that was very good for around $10

Kirkland Signature Sonoma Old Vine Zinfandel

A few years ago they had a Kirkland Syrah for about $12 that to my tastes would beat most $30-$40 bottles. Unfortunately, it was a one year wonder.

ZRX1200
8 years ago
Last night we had a 2013 Red Lily Tempranillo with mashed yukons, mixed green salad with Rogue Creamery blue cheese and smoked brisket point. Big flavors. My taste buds were singing for hours.

Today a new one to me, Cricket Hill Winery Vin Enchanté (40% Cab Frac, 60% Merlot)

Both are local smart producers with limited local distribution. Gonna pop a new blend from our favorite local vitner Serra later. Padre red blend.
frankj1
8 years ago
rolled the dice on a $5.99 pinot noir,
The Naked Grape, Modesto, CA.

popped it to go with quickly grilled sea scallops, grilled asparagus, steamed and seasoned edamame, all after fresh sliced tomatoes with mozzarella, olive oil and a splash of Balsamic (don't like too heavy a pour) with fresh grown basil leaves.

Looking for a lighter red, it soon became obvious that the old saying is true about pinot noir...the less ya pay, the sweeter the wine. However, it was still pretty good. I've had way sweeter for more money.
Speyside
8 years ago
^ Cheap Pinot Noir has beet sugar added to it. This is done to be able to reach a high enough alcohol content. I think any Pinot Noir under $10 is a gamble.
frankj1
8 years ago

^ Cheap Pinot Noir has beet sugar added to it. This is done to be able to reach a high enough alcohol content. I think any Pinot Noir under $10 is a gamble.

Speyside wrote:


13.5 abv...
Speyside
8 years ago
That is the number they usually shoot for when using this practice.
Burner02
8 years ago
19 Crimes 2016 Red - Nice $13 bottle from our friends in Australia
Mattie B
8 years ago
Try 19 Crimes "The Banished". It's a dark Red blend primarily of Shiraz. My fav of their line.


Sampling some new wines for me this month.

Flowers Pinot Nior. Nice but pricey

Murrietas Well whip and spur. They did so well with the Spur I highly recommend this red blend

And for some big coin....Faust. But man is it good.
Burner02
8 years ago

Try 19 Crimes "The Banished". It's a dark Red blend primarily of Shiraz. My fav of their line.

Mattie B wrote:



"The Banished" will get a tasting in the next couple of weeks. I believe it was the same price as the bottle of the 2016 Red.



Mattie B
8 years ago
You are correct Burner. All the 19 crimes are line priced with the exception of The Warden.
frankj1
8 years ago
Figuiere
Famille Combard
2016 Le Saint Andre` Rose` 2016

had this with a spectacular lobster roll last night, $15/glass...need to find out how much for a bottle. based on restaurant pricing, I'm guessing $30.
frankj1
8 years ago
quick search suggests $12-16...but doesn't show anywhere near me.
I'd buy a few at that price
Burner02
8 years ago
Bogle Old Vine Essential Red 2014
Speyside
8 years ago
Frank, a very traditional Cotes de Provence rose. Grenache, Cinault, Syrah, and Cabernet. Any Cotes de Povence will be similar. Figure $12 to $14 a bottle, any more is to much. The color should be similar in all Cotes de Provence roses, that light, pinkish, orange is color.
Peckerhead
8 years ago
Penfolds Bin 389 2010
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