I didn’t think they allowed rednecks I. Your neck of the woods. Figured they all got sent to CHAD for “proper” disposition

Had 2 unique Cab Francs recently. 2015 Mari Vineyards, old mission peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan. 2016 Garzon Cab Franc, Uruguay.

Z, does the Leger David express any Oregon distinctiveness?

I can say that the Ledger David has a very opulent mouth feel and taste that is equal to the best of Sonoma . Reminds me of the St Francis Pagani Vinyards.

One thing is the high abv because of the high summer temps.

I would agree with DED ^ that fog sweetness is something I do get from other wines, but there’s something about the LD that always leaves looking for exactly what it is.

Ledger David 2017 Malbec.

Not a big “Malbec” guy but this was in my allotment I picked up yesterday, enjoyed this at the river today with the ex wife and her fam for my daughter’s step sisters birthday party.

Peppery. Easy drinking.

2015 Hall 1873 Cabernet Sauvignon

2019 Peyrassol La Croix Rose wine
Mediterranee (France)
Imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchants

very dry, "unfined and unfiltered". No sediment yet.

Birthday glass of Ledger David 2016 Cab Franc at the C.P tasting room.

Alain Grillot, 2015 Crozes Hermitage rouge, Crozes Hermitage, Nothern Rhone Valley, France.

Escargot.
Cold cucumber soup.
Grilled herbed leg of lamb.
Baby Spinach and Kale salad.
Cheese plate.
Fresh blueberries and black raspberries.

Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir.

Screw you it was $6. Actually it’s not bad.....

Wine is for women and wimps, except at dinner 🍽️.

I’m waving my pinky at you sissy.

Today’s free tasting at Ledger David:

2017 Primoris Chenin Blanc
2019 Sauvignon Blanc new release
2018 Tempranillo new release aged in 22% new French Oak 22 Mo’s
2018 Dark Knight blend of Tempranillo, Malbec Petite Verdot and Syrah 20% new French oak for 20 months

Did most of the vineyards make it ok?

same folks as in my post 1201 with one of us spelling incorrectly?
mine was a pinot noir though.

It’s gonna be a rough vintage. The fires in August covered the Bay Area and Napa and Sonoma with thick smoke for a month. Harvest was just getting started so smoke taint is going to be a problem except for Alexander Valley.

The Glass fire managed to find the unburnt gap between the 2017 fires and even crossed the valley floor. The vineyards tend to act as fire breaks In the valley and often are ok. The wineries burn up and some are gone. The vineyards on the mountains don’t fare well.

I’m supposed to be up there this weekend but I suspect that will have to cancel.

That is a shame, more small businesses in trouble, and a very tough vintage.

Frank no those I listed were all Ledger David, I’m a Platinum Member™️ There so I get free tastings (up to two guests....)

Ended up taking a bottle of 2016 Cab Franc and their new (2019) Sangiovese Rose (they tend to use a different varietal every year for their rose.

Drank they whole bottle of Rosé while making them eating pierogies last night. Light sweetness and the distinctive bright Sangiovese characteristics.

We haven’t had a “classic” year here since 2012.

Interesting, 2016's from Willamette valley may be the best ever.