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Peckerhead
Connoisseur

8 years ago

#641

I find the more years I get into this, I have been trending toward a little thinner reds. There are times I crave a big red, certain zins or cabs, but I've moved away without really giving it much thought

frankj1 wrote:

Funny you mention that.
It's kinda like cigars, a nice mild/medium one is a really welcome change of pace after bombing your
palate with Tats and other Nicaraguan firecrackers. Ha!
Been smoking Noellas lately and then had an Undercrown shade and it
dawned on me. Need some milder stogies in my mix!

Also, In this hot weather you really don't want (IMO) a big monster heavy red, so wines like this are great. Of course, indoors it's not a huge deal, but if outdoors I gravitate towards citrusy Sauvignon Blancs. New Zealand has some great varieties. Perfect for hot weather.

Edited by user 8 years ago | Reason: Not specified

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#642

Peckerhead wrote:

yeah, i went the same route with cigars too. Bulked up, damaged my taste buds, came back to just north/just south of medium

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#643

wait! are you here to replace me?

The youse will not replace me!

Peckerhead
Connoisseur

8 years ago

#644

No worries Frank, you're a stalworth here. I'm just a lowly noob.

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#645

My tastes in red wine seems to constantly be evolving. I want more integrated fruit and acidity. I have enjoyed French wines for years. Recently I have begun to enjoy Italian wines. Probably the best way to discribe what I am looking for in a red wine is balance. When you find balance you also find complexity. When you notice that French Merlot from Bordeaux in very different than Napa Merlot you are talking about the difference in terrior. Terrior is sense of place. There is a difference in Merlot from the left bank or right bank in Bordeaux.

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#646

2014 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Blanc...Alsace

shaun341
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#647

2015 Teyssier Bordeaux I liked it a lot and think it was only $11.99

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#648

What did you think of the Lucien Albright Pinot Blanc? I like his wines.

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#649

I liked it. Coulda sworn I caught a hint of grapefruit.
Had some with grilled chicken wings and cold sesame noodles Saturday night, and with baked cod tonight...paired better the first time but also liked it by itself.
not sure of the correct word but not as "thin" as many whites...?

I will look for more pinot blanc and will search for your Italian suggestions as well.

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#650

Thin, or light are good words to discribe many white wines that lack body. Truthfully you have tried light Alsacian wines so far. They get much richer and heavier. I tried an Edelzwicker (noble blend) at work today that was amazing. It was very rich, almost a glycerol mouth feel. It had lush tropical fruit, pineapple and guava. I'll have to do a review in the wine corner.

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#651

a world of whites, as yet limited, has opened for me.
thanks Allen.

Arrow_34
Connoisseur

8 years ago

#652

Michael David Winery
Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA - 2014

If you can find it below $20, buy it! I snapped up about a case for $15 a bottle. It was on clearance and consider it my wine find of the year.

Peckerhead
Connoisseur

8 years ago

#653

Daniel Cohn Bellacosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#654

2015 Scaia, reviewed it in the wine corner.

Grilled chicken with herbs.
Grilled vegetable kabobs.
Kale tossed salad with poppy seed dressing.
Vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with fig infused balsamic vinegar.

frankj1
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#655

Le Grand Noir Pinot Noir 2015
Limoux, Southern France

ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#656

Ledger David Dark Knight (80% Tempranillo Malbec&Syrah)

Cricket Hill Grand Vin Enchanté (40% Cab Franc 60% Merlot)

Both small locals.

Stinkdyr
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#657

Chile 120 Pinot Noir
Of course this is not a great PN, I would rate it about a 5.
But it makes a good cheap base for home made sangria.

🍺

deadeyedick
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#658

1996 Chateau StJean Cinq Cépages

This was rated the #1 wine of the year by Wine Enthusiast in 1997. Wifey and I bought a case months before the rating came out and the price doubled overnight. Still has great fruit, tar and smooth oak after 21 years.

Speyside
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#659

2016, Emilio Moro, Finca Resalso Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero, Spain

Red ripe dark cherry color. Intense on the nose, typical aromas of a Ribera Del Duero can be perceived, such as mature black fruits, blackberry and currant. Subtle oak notes appear in the background. On the mouth it’s intense with lively tannins, but leaves a gentle and mellow sensation on the mouth. Fruit flavors of blackberry, blueberry, and currant dominate. There is a significant amount of spice also. This wine is balanced and has a core of acidity.

Edited by user 8 years ago | Reason: spell

HockeyDad
Herf-A-Holic

8 years ago

#660

deadeyedick wrote:

Cinq Cepages is an outstanding wine as is everything from CSJ. Even their cheapo California label is a great value.

They received damage in the Nuns Fire but did not get burned down as first reported.

Nearby Kenwood Vineyards got near missed and are matching Red Cross donations.

https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/pernodricard-emp

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