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re: Calling Resident Oenophiles......
Posted on 10/3/15 at 10:28 pm to Dandy Lion
Posted on 10/3/15 at 10:28 pm to Dandy Lion
That's a good value but definitely more of the fruit driven modern style. If you ever have it in you to drop a little more money, go after the Porrera I mentioned or something like Clos Erasmus, Clos Mogador, or Cims de Porrera. It's an unbelievable difference.
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Posted on 10/4/15 at 9:47 am to lilwineman
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good value
The primary reason it was always around.
According to the Chinese, the best wine in the world now is Clos Abella (from the Porerra part of Priorat).
Posted on 10/4/15 at 10:44 am to Dandy Lion
Within the under $100 price point it is a solid option as would be any of the founding Clos wineries if priorat, but the best should only be given the nod to Alvaro Palacios "L'Ermita"....of course the price merits that almost equal to some first growth vintages.
Posted on 10/4/15 at 10:48 am to lilwineman
Great input., guys. 
Posted on 10/4/15 at 4:23 pm to lilwineman
I see the family has also been active in El Bierzo (a place capable of producing absolutely outstanding wines).
I´ve had very solid ´slapdash´ wines from El Bierzo.
They know what they´re doing.
I´ve had very solid ´slapdash´ wines from El Bierzo.
They know what they´re doing.
This post was edited on 10/4/15 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 10/4/15 at 5:04 pm to Dandy Lion
Yea the grape is Mencia...somewhat related genetically to Cab Franc and similar in style on the lighter ones to chinon although the more concentrated wines are very Rhone like. Great region up there by "green Spain" near rias baixas
Posted on 10/4/15 at 8:43 pm to lilwineman
Agreed. Have had a few heavy and rugged Mencias there, paired with ´cocido marigato´ or game on a cold and snowy day, and it´s clear outstanding wines can be made.
Posted on 10/5/15 at 10:55 am to Dandy Lion
Sorry for the disappearing act guys... I was chasing around toddlers for most of the evening Saturday. Sitting back and enjoying a nice pizza I decided to open a bottle of chianti over the aforementioned French selection. Regretfully, for no other reason than I was uninformed for years I waited too long to open a 1999 Castello Di Verrazano.
While it wasn't oxidized and drank okay it was surely past its prime. I still picked up on some of the tobacco and licorice notes but it really had little to no structure left. It was a bottle I muled backed from a trip my wife and I took to Italy back in 2010 so I was holding it not realizing it was past its peak.
While it wasn't oxidized and drank okay it was surely past its prime. I still picked up on some of the tobacco and licorice notes but it really had little to no structure left. It was a bottle I muled backed from a trip my wife and I took to Italy back in 2010 so I was holding it not realizing it was past its peak.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:04 pm to UnTamedTiger
bump for lilwineman:
If you are still at Mansur's, we'll be there Saturday after the game. Likely sitting at the bar doing our best to dent your red burgundy list.
We've met a few times; looking forward to seeing you again.
If you are still at Mansur's, we'll be there Saturday after the game. Likely sitting at the bar doing our best to dent your red burgundy list.
We've met a few times; looking forward to seeing you again.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 7:10 pm to Panny Crickets
Missed this important part of this thread:
Started with a 2012 Caldwell Rose (Syrah). This rose really opens up as it breathes and begins to express its Syrah personality. Bigger mouthfeel for a syrah (if that makes sense?), smooth finish. Delicate dark berry nose.
2008 Nickel and Nickel Copper Streak. Tannins have really softened, expressing red fruit; finish is typical St. Helena floor fruit. I've mentioned that Mrs. Crickets really loves N&N wine; as they age, they are REALLY growing on me. Great without food, this is drinking really well.
Started with a 2012 Caldwell Rose (Syrah). This rose really opens up as it breathes and begins to express its Syrah personality. Bigger mouthfeel for a syrah (if that makes sense?), smooth finish. Delicate dark berry nose.
2008 Nickel and Nickel Copper Streak. Tannins have really softened, expressing red fruit; finish is typical St. Helena floor fruit. I've mentioned that Mrs. Crickets really loves N&N wine; as they age, they are REALLY growing on me. Great without food, this is drinking really well.
Posted on 10/7/15 at 9:34 pm to Panny Crickets
Sadly I've moved to Houston over a year ago. Took a position as the beverage director at pass and provisions initially, one of the top 100 wine lists in the United States according to wine and spirits magazine. Left there and now am in distribution as a fine wine specialist dealing with the sommelier centric accounts in Houston.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 4:08 am to lilwineman
Congrats on the move.
Cheers and best of luck.
Cheers and best of luck.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:45 am to Panny Crickets
Anyone opening anything special this weekend? I don't have any plans as of now but things frequently change you know.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 2:04 pm to lilwineman
lilwineman: Any ideas where I can find the Gaja Ca'marcanda Vistamare in Baton Rouge?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 4:48 pm to whatchamacallit
It's available, just call and ask the steward/manager somewhere to special order it (churchills, calandris, q-bin)...mark at churchills should be more than willing to help you out.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 5:15 pm to UnTamedTiger
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Anyone opening anything special this weekend?
Will let you know Monday. Friday and Saturday night at Mansur's, should be interesting.
Cheers, ya'll.
Posted on 10/31/15 at 8:15 am to Panny Crickets
So, we opened these last night in this order:
(Apologies up front, I'm terrible at describing wine)
2009 Jessup Cellars Table for Four (Bordeaux blend):
Decanted for two hours. Drinking perfectly right now and will do fine for another five years or so. Still bold, but has lost it's younger "big" nature. Lots of red fruit up front, balanced finish.
2010 Jessup Cellars Manny's Blend (69% Zin, 31% Petite Sirah):
The PS really stood out to me on this one. Interesting blend of grapes (to me, at least), but damn this is really drinkable. Mrs. Crickets loves this wine. If I'm remembering correctly (doesn't happen often), this sees some time in used chard barrels. Loved it.
2012 Bell Wine Cellars Sonnette Unfiltered Cab Sav:
Needs more time (not much patience in the Crickets household when selecting bottle 3 and beyond). Really youthful, it hasn't really come together yet. Still delicious, but green. Will revisit in five years (or whenever Mrs. Crickets tells me to).
Cheers, have a great Saturday, ya'll.
(Apologies up front, I'm terrible at describing wine)
2009 Jessup Cellars Table for Four (Bordeaux blend):
Decanted for two hours. Drinking perfectly right now and will do fine for another five years or so. Still bold, but has lost it's younger "big" nature. Lots of red fruit up front, balanced finish.
2010 Jessup Cellars Manny's Blend (69% Zin, 31% Petite Sirah):
The PS really stood out to me on this one. Interesting blend of grapes (to me, at least), but damn this is really drinkable. Mrs. Crickets loves this wine. If I'm remembering correctly (doesn't happen often), this sees some time in used chard barrels. Loved it.
2012 Bell Wine Cellars Sonnette Unfiltered Cab Sav:
Needs more time (not much patience in the Crickets household when selecting bottle 3 and beyond). Really youthful, it hasn't really come together yet. Still delicious, but green. Will revisit in five years (or whenever Mrs. Crickets tells me to).
Cheers, have a great Saturday, ya'll.
Posted on 10/31/15 at 11:10 am to Panny Crickets
I had a selection of Alsace wines the other day, which I personally feel are some of the best whites for cooler months and it's food:
The producer was Zind Humbrecht, possibly the greatest producer of wine in Alsace who practices organic and biodynamic farming and also hold the title of master of wine (MW). All of his whites see some time in barrel, although these barrels are extremely old (roughly 40 years) and develop wonderful textures and oxygenation without imparting the oak flavors. He actually practices saving older staves from barrels to replace the ones broken on his seasoned barrels.
Cuvée Zind 2012- a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Auxerrois aged 8 months in barrel. Flavors completely against the idea of typical Chardonnay, with aromas of raw honey, quince, apricot marmalade, roasted almonds. A wonderful wine from the grand cru site if Clos Windsbuhl (in Alsace grand cru status is regulated by only certain varietals in certain vineyards therefore Chardonnay is not considered a grape allowed to be declared grand cru).
Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2012- a much different style of this grape. Still rich in mouth feel, but not sticky and costing. Aromas here are led by pure minerality of almost chalky wet rock, with pear blossom, and apricot. Decanting this could be a huge benefit.
Gewürztraminer Herrenweng de Turkheim- the nose on this is massive, leaping out the glass with tones of rose petal, lychee, and gardenia. Mud palate develops to peach and lemon zest aromas and a heavily white pepper induced spicy finish that grips on the interior of the back of your cheeks and throat.
Riesling Calcaire 2012- powerful stuff, very sweet "aromas" of peach, nectarine, and apricot with a core of mineral type terroir. This wines acidity is what gives it balance, a truly piercing zip on the center of the tongue, and very different from German Riesling. The petrol and slate aromatics are not really present, and the alcohol is higher as the sugar is fermented to almost s completely dry point. Was better the second and third day so would also recommend decanting.
The producer was Zind Humbrecht, possibly the greatest producer of wine in Alsace who practices organic and biodynamic farming and also hold the title of master of wine (MW). All of his whites see some time in barrel, although these barrels are extremely old (roughly 40 years) and develop wonderful textures and oxygenation without imparting the oak flavors. He actually practices saving older staves from barrels to replace the ones broken on his seasoned barrels.
Cuvée Zind 2012- a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Auxerrois aged 8 months in barrel. Flavors completely against the idea of typical Chardonnay, with aromas of raw honey, quince, apricot marmalade, roasted almonds. A wonderful wine from the grand cru site if Clos Windsbuhl (in Alsace grand cru status is regulated by only certain varietals in certain vineyards therefore Chardonnay is not considered a grape allowed to be declared grand cru).
Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2012- a much different style of this grape. Still rich in mouth feel, but not sticky and costing. Aromas here are led by pure minerality of almost chalky wet rock, with pear blossom, and apricot. Decanting this could be a huge benefit.
Gewürztraminer Herrenweng de Turkheim- the nose on this is massive, leaping out the glass with tones of rose petal, lychee, and gardenia. Mud palate develops to peach and lemon zest aromas and a heavily white pepper induced spicy finish that grips on the interior of the back of your cheeks and throat.
Riesling Calcaire 2012- powerful stuff, very sweet "aromas" of peach, nectarine, and apricot with a core of mineral type terroir. This wines acidity is what gives it balance, a truly piercing zip on the center of the tongue, and very different from German Riesling. The petrol and slate aromatics are not really present, and the alcohol is higher as the sugar is fermented to almost s completely dry point. Was better the second and third day so would also recommend decanting.
Posted on 11/13/15 at 11:36 pm to lilwineman
Good bit of a break from me the "OP" but I've had a few bottles since I last posted.
Most notably I enjoyed a 2012 Round Pond Cabernet & a 2012 Cakebread Pinot from Carneros.
I still think these are a bit young but the Round Pond was really intriguing. Very strong offering from a Rutherford producer. Very interesting nose that let of dark fruit, leather, and smoke. Complex flavors and a long pallet that kept on offering the longer it stayed open.
Cakebread is getting sort of boring to me as I continue to explore and refine my preferences in flavors. It seems most of their juice is made to appeal to the masses. The Carneros Pinot was a little less "hit you in the face with bold ripe fruit" but I believe iI will drink up what I have left and if if buy anymore it will only be widely regarded vintages.
Most notably I enjoyed a 2012 Round Pond Cabernet & a 2012 Cakebread Pinot from Carneros.
I still think these are a bit young but the Round Pond was really intriguing. Very strong offering from a Rutherford producer. Very interesting nose that let of dark fruit, leather, and smoke. Complex flavors and a long pallet that kept on offering the longer it stayed open.
Cakebread is getting sort of boring to me as I continue to explore and refine my preferences in flavors. It seems most of their juice is made to appeal to the masses. The Carneros Pinot was a little less "hit you in the face with bold ripe fruit" but I believe iI will drink up what I have left and if if buy anymore it will only be widely regarded vintages.
Posted on 11/20/15 at 2:54 pm to UnTamedTiger
LilwineMan..
Have you dined at Artisans French restaurant? I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal this past Wednesday.
Trying to revitalize the thread. Lots of allocations arriving this month. Curious as to what anyone has received.
Have you dined at Artisans French restaurant? I had the pleasure of enjoying a meal this past Wednesday.
Trying to revitalize the thread. Lots of allocations arriving this month. Curious as to what anyone has received.
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