Simply...The Wine Thread

[philipgv]

Red wine, I like a Bardolino, slightly chilled. Love Chianti, Valpolicella or Ripasso. I just love MIP rose. Also love rose from the Bandol area. For white wine I like Rueda wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fuse and Fume.
Cheers!

[Runnin' Rebel]

This could be opened Thanksgiving night

[Laszlo]

Just opened up a bottle of 2007 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain that has been stowed away for a few years, it's absolutely splendid. Was worth the wait.

[mikea]

Cade is fantastic stuff as is its older brother plump jack. The great thing about wine drink what you enjoy ...price doesn't matter.

With that being said would love an opportunity to give screaming eagle a run...heard great things

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by mikea

Cade is fantastic stuff as is its older brother plump jack. The great thing about wine drink what you enjoy ...price doesn't matter.

With that being said would love an opportunity to give screaming eagle a run...heard great things

Agree 100% about flavour and inexperience vs price. I've had enormous flavour experiences from wines in very reasonable ranges. And have had bad ones in up market wines. It's about the hunt for the sweet spot IMHO. Finding the niche. God I love wine.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by mikea

Cade is fantastic stuff as is its older brother plump jack. The great thing about wine drink what you enjoy ...price doesn't matter.

With that being said would love an opportunity to give screaming eagle a run...heard great things

Agree 100% about flavour and inexperience vs price. I've had enormous flavour experiences from wines in very reasonable ranges. And have had bad ones in up market wines. It's about the hunt for the sweet spot IMHO. Finding the niche. God I love wine.

[vitalsignsrn]

Great suggestions guys. :-)

I understand that Screaming Eagle is incredibly expensive. It's not even on my radar. My radar zero's in on less expensive wines. I don't begrudge those with a passion for the uber expensive stuff. If they have the means, why not. It's been interesting to read the other thread about Screaming Eagle. I have no idea that other world exists.

[vitalsignsrn]

Profound....

[crew]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Profound....

Hilarious!
Also true.

[watchdog507]

I've moved to Italian wines for the most part. I love Brunello, Nebbiolo, Barolo and some blends. One of my favourites is Farnese Edizione Cinque Autoctoni Abruzzi. This is a wine is a blend of Five wines and presents substantial body, and has lovely ruby/garnet colour. It's like drinking red velvet. I get it from a local importer as it's not listed at our LCBO. As with all of my wines I put in my wine storage at 57 degrees for a few months before drinking it. This makes a noticeable difference in the taste.

[NorthernPike]

Originally Posted by watchdog507

I've moved to Italian wines for the most part. I get it from a local importer as it's not listed at our LCBO.

I want to get some fine Italian wine for some fine Italian friends of mine, for Christmas. I'm limited to the LCBO's offerings. Any recommendations?

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by NorthernPike

I want to get some fine Italian wine for some fine Italian friends of mine, for Christmas. I'm limited to the LCBO's offerings. Any recommendations?

One word: Sassicaia

[watchdog507]

Originally Posted by NorthernPike

I want to get some fine Italian wine for some fine Italian friends of mine, for Christmas. I'm limited to the LCBO's offerings. Any recommendations?

What kind of budget were you considering? The LCBO has a fair number of offerings. There are outlets that stock a lot more Italian wine than others. The poster who suggested Sassicaia is correct it's a great wine. It is expensive. I don't think that you need to drop $200-$400 dollars on a bottle. I always start with the Vivino app. It's a good at giving you a basic review. Then you can dig a little deeper for more ratings. We were at a charity event last night that had some Californian wines. Vivino saved me a lot of money that might have been spent on a mediocre wine purchase.

[BNA/LION]

I would like to recommend a great little vineyard that produces some awesome wines. We buy "wine future" by the case. Check them out here! https://www.vsattui.com/

[Snow-Dweller]

I'm a Pinot Noir man....preferably from Burgundy.

Tonight's tipple....

[vitalsignsrn]

Does that book work for you? Don't answer. Very strategic.


All these wines to try! They look great. :-)

2 bottles of Screaming Eagle...Mon Dieu! Thats a watch!

[Snow-Dweller]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Does that book work for you? Don't answer. Very strategic.


All these wines to try! They look great. :-)

2 bottles of Screaming Eagle...Mon Dieu! Thats a watch!

[vitalsignsrn]

Watchdog..thank you for the app suggestion. I just downloaded the free version to trial it. I think there is a Pro version also to upgrade too. So far is very easy to set up & use. I'll be using this as I stroll the LCBO.

I don't drink a lot of Italian wines. My bad. I do however support my culture in different ways, just not by drinking their wine exclusively. The most recent one I had was Masi Valpolicella Bonacosta. A reasonable price as it was on sale for $14 from $16.00. Current promotion is $15. I went to a Red & White Wine Tasting party early in the summer & had this for the 1st time there. I think there were about 110 bottles as there were 40 people who each brought 2 bottles with some bringing 3. It was fun.



Sorry its so big! I cant seem to resize it. When I do on Photobucket, I lock in the new size but it wont lock it in in fact. :-(

[vitalsignsrn]

Smoking Loon Old world Zinfandel 2012, I had a few weeks ago. It was good, but in truth, I wouldnt buy it again. I found it very heavy & incredibly smokey. I have had the Smoking Loom Cabernet Sauv many times but this one was actually an error purchase. The store I shop at decided to change their display & switched the 2 varieties. I didnt look at the bottle as I grabbed it ( they are the same looking apart from the writing). I still drank it don't get me wrong. 3 girls sitting around a campfire for 3 hrs? I ran out early, I had to use it. LOL I will however, make sure I look at the bottle next time. If I happened to grab this one again, wouldnt be the end of the world, is still an palatable wine.

[vitalsignsrn]

Northern..LOL FFS buddy, it's not like you live in Tuktoyaktuk!

Thanks Dustin, will have to add that to my list.

Next wine tasting party I go to I'll be ready with all these suggestions. That or I'll be too drunk to go out.

[NorthernPike]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

Northern..LOL FFS buddy, it's not like you live in Tuktoyaktuk!

Its more like Hooterville. With snow.

[vitalsignsrn]

Hooterville is near the airport.

[HL65]

Just got my allotment of Hundred Acre 2012 Ark and can't wait to open first bottle!

Robert Parker Review:

2012 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard
WA # , #209 (Oct 2013)
Rating: (96-100)

"The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard stood out for its combination of power, purity, sweetness of fruit and tannin, lavish concentration and impeccable harmony.

This is a full throttle, extravagantly rich, intense wine that offers everything with more intensity, depth and layered impression. It possesses abundant blueberry and blackberry liqueur notes as well as notions of forest floor, spring flowers (acacias and violets), graphite and chocolate. This amazing effort nearly goes over the edge, but it pulls back in time and may merit a 3-digit score in the bottle."



Some of my current supply.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by HL65

Just got my allotment of Hundred Acre 2012 Ark and can't wait to open first bottle!



Robert Parker Review:



2012 Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard

WA # , #209 (Oct 2013)

Rating: (96-100)



"The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Ark Vineyard stood out for its combination of power, purity, sweetness of fruit and tannin, lavish concentration and impeccable harmony.



This is a full throttle, extravagantly rich, intense wine that offers everything with more intensity, depth and layered impression. It possesses abundant blueberry and blackberry liqueur notes as well as notions of forest floor, spring flowers (acacias and violets), graphite and chocolate. This amazing effort nearly goes over the edge, but it pulls back in time and may merit a 3-digit score in the bottle."







Some of my current supply.

Wow

I had the pleasure of having their 2008 Kayli Morgan cab this past Christmas. Luxurious was the only word that came to mind


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[HL65]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Wow

I had the pleasure of having their 2008 Kayli Morgan cab this past Christmas. Luxurious was the only word that came to mind


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Great stuff!! Got my allotment of 2012 Kayli Morgan recently as well also rating 96-100 most likely 100 like the Ark.

[yakmeister]

I have been very fond of Mira recently. A newish label but doing some wonderful things. It's in the $40 range and a very good deal for a Napa Cab.

[yakmeister]

Of course once you identify your bottle for the evening, you need to open it and pour yourself a glass...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSuH9u0kvhU

[mjclark32]

One of each of what is currently in my cellar.

[mikea]

personal favorite producers are:

pahlmeyer(all their reds)
kosta browne(pinot)
silver oak(cab)
round pond(reds)
elizabeth spencer(reds)
bacco davino (reds)

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by mikea

personal favorite producers are:

pahlmeyer(all their reds)
kosta browne(pinot)
silver oak(cab)
round pond(reds)
elizabeth spencer(reds)
bacco davino (reds)

All fantastic choices