Forum: Wine Talk

2007 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/21/2010) Buttered toast and more buttered toast. I like oak in my reds, but not so much in my whites and this is oak oak oak. Shame, because there are some nice fruits in there as well....

I am starting to get my mailing list offers for these wines, but I have no idea how the vintage turned out. Any insight?

I just opened another one of these this weekend with a group that contained some very fine palates. Let's just say the verdict was, Amazing! This bottle was better than the first, with about 4 hours of air before pouring. When I told the table that it was a $35 bottle... they thought I was...

1989 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único - Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero (6/25/2010) The wine was changing with every new pour, and tasting this transformation was a treat in itself. Very long finish, color and zest of a much younger wine. I'd buy it again and again and again!

Preface: Like 'em on the aged side, wines that is, and haven't had a wine I could score 96 yet (15 years of serious quaffing and I want to keep room so I don't need asterisks or happy faces or a 105 point scale or other such bull$hit). all pooped and poured. This is the first time I have ever...

NV Boillot, Louis Cremant de Bourgogne Chardonnay Blanc de blancs This is just simply a great value. There is some depth to this wine and no greeness as in my last note (6 months). Lots of stony, lemony fruit with some brioche and biscuit. Really nice. I bought more than a case and will be...

Not long ago I was invited to the wine dinner, 2 strict Cab lovers, Alan who is semi Cab lover, and me. The whites were the last bottles of 2009 Domaine de la Pépière (Marc Ollivier) Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine My impression: Posner, Lyle, do you have some left? We can't wait for more...

Just had the "privilege" of tasting the new lineup of Silver Oak and Twomey wines 2009 Twomey Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Twomey Pinot Noir 2006 Twomey Merlot 2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Each wine was flat out AWFUL!

Tanzer's new issue is out, and Ian d'Agata covers Chianti Classico. I noticed in passing that the 2007 Barone Ricasoli Castello di Broglio is composed of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.2% alcohol. WTF????? Last time that I checked, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon...

1997 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes - France, Alsace, Alsace AOC (8/18/2010) Outstanding depth and breadth of flavors. Thick and chewy. Slightly honeyied with strong undertones of cashews, walnuts, slightly floral as well. This may be the wine to get me out of my wine funk. I haven't...

I'm going to 2 BBQ's this weekend. The first BBQ is with another couple who appreciate my wine selection, even though I'm still a rookie. 2006 Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering 2006 Tercero Cuvée Christie The other BBQ is at my cousins house in the Hamptons. A few of my cousins 'get...

I'm seeing back to school commercials...so summer is coming to an end. The fall and the winter (holiday season/indoor season) is coming in the next few months. So before then...what is your Wine of the Year So Far? Mine is: 2006 Sine Qua Non Raven Grenache It delivered. Vexing and...

2001 Domaine Ostertag Riesling Alsace - France, Alsace, Nothalten, Alsace Grand Cru AOC (8/15/2010) Bright, sharp and focused. The nose was a little reticent but the palate showed some nice hints of peach and melon with bracing acidity. Liked it on a muggy day. 2005 Jones Family The Sisters -...

Stole this from Grapes courtesy of my man Lyle Fass... Popped it open on Monday night while watching the Jets/Giants game... Initial aromatics were tight with the classic Morgon nuances of beef blood, strawberry, and bramble-berries quickly opening up to some gamey Gamay notes, but leaning...

http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=537924 I wish I bought more.

Prices look good... I have had the wines a few times and liked what I tasted, ... The SB is damn good at 20 per btl, I think its about $35 on retail shelves in NY... I have absolutely nothing to do with this estate, just thought i would pass along the info.

Full disclosure, I either sell, or have intentions to sell each of these wines... 2007 Giovanni Mori Chianti: Love the packaging of this Chianti. Simple label...delicious wine 2007 Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon: Tasted the Chardonnay 2008 today, as well. Had never heard of it, but my...

Jon Rimmerman from Garagiste Wines thinks so. Compares some to Barry Bonds and Mark MacGuire in Baseball. :fan_shit: Bordeaux "Dear Friends, After re-tasting many of the top Bordeaux examples of 2009, I have to say, in August of 2010 the wines are far clearer than they were in April. The...

I have been following this Château since the early eighties. What A surprise! To say it clear, this Fronsac is even a little bit better than the 1999 Léoville Poyferre. A wonderful combination of pure energy and elegance. Nothing is overdone. There is no over-extraction and no over-ripeness....

TN: DINNER WITH FRIENDS (HUGL, AMETZOI, CARLISLE) - (8/17/2010) Last Saturday, we did our first entertaining at our new house. Two of our best friends from the old neighborhood joined us for dinner on the back patio. It was a casual dinner and nice to take a break from unpacking and working...

Somewhat overdone in style. Typically Graf Neipperg. This Grand Cru Classé exhibits dark fruits with earthy undertones, licorice, chocolate, tobacco, and a round texture. Fruit and tannins linger in the finish. Too much wood and too much jammy fruit to me, but probably ideal for friends of modern...

Since Grapes the Wine Co hired Lyle Fass back in June, we have sold more Bojo (wine geek talk for Beaujolais, or so I am told) in 10 weeks, then we did in the past 10 years combined. A lot of it has to do with my disinterest in these wines, and Lyle's interest, coupled with the 2009 vintage, which...