Wine Thread

BMW F22 · 01-26-2023, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by translux

If they still have Clio it’s incredible. Likely a 2020 link below. https://www.totalwine.com/wine/red-w...3&igrules=true

Saw this too late. We ended up with an Amarone from Italy and a Faustinol from Spain. These were gifts for someone.

dradernh · 01-27-2023, 05:55 PM

It's Zin Night tonight, featuring a pair of blends by one of my favorite producers: Ridge Vineyards.

kscarrol · 01-27-2023, 08:13 PM

Nice! Love Ridge, they make some beuatiful wines!

evil-G-nius · 01-28-2023, 01:05 AM

Ridge has great Zins...always have

AWDtoRWD · 01-28-2023, 02:24 AM

2019 Caymus cabernet - was pretty good

Lady Jane · 01-28-2023, 05:24 PM

Today's selection.

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RickFLM4 · 01-28-2023, 06:10 PM

Deciding on wine to take to 23rd anniversary dinner tonight. Contenders are Dominus, The Bard, Lokoya Mt. Veeder or Nine Suns. All 2014. Leaning towards Dominus because we haven’t tried it yet but have tried all the others. Decisions, decisions.

hubbahubba · 01-28-2023, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Deciding on wine to take to 23rd anniversary dinner tonight. Contenders are Dominus, The Bard, Lokoya Mt. Veeder or Nine Suns. All 2014. Leaning towards Dominus because we haven’t tried it yet but have tried all the others. Decisions, decisions.

What did you end up taking? Did the folks enjoy?

dradernh · 01-28-2023, 09:12 PM

Italian night here, featuring a Brunello di Montalcino with some age on it.

Roman · 01-28-2023, 09:24 PM

I was given a bottle. Then I bought a case. It was that good.

hubbahubba · 01-28-2023, 09:26 PM

So in the airport on the way home last week, Mrs bought the latest copy of Wine Spectator. It was the wine of the year issue. #1 was a 2019 Double Diamond. Googled and found Double Diamond at Total Wine. Picked up 3 bottles tonight, but of 2016 vintage. What the heck, right? Opened an hour ago and decanted for an hour before first sips. It is very smooth. Dry with a hint of bitterness left on the palette. Still want to try the 2019 to compare, and will keep looking.

Also, found that they had the Red Schooner Transit #2 as I mentioned from our trip and pics of our visit to Caymus. That will be for another night, but soon. Probably tomorrow…

kscarrol · 01-28-2023, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

What did you end up taking? Did the folks enjoy?

I believe it Mr and Mrs Rick’s 23rd anniversary… I wouldn’t expect an answer until tomorrow!

Esteban · 01-28-2023, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dradernh

Italian night here, featuring a Brunello di Montalcino with some age on it.

"I cook with wine. Sometimes I even add it to food."

W.C. Fields

evil-G-nius · 01-29-2023, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Today's selection.

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I love a good dry or off dry Riesling or Gewurztraminer. A lot of people think they are only sweet. Same with Moscatto, those dry are really good

RichF90M5C · 01-29-2023, 04:48 AM

Had this last night. It’s one of those wines that’s better with food.

RickFLM4 · 01-29-2023, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

What did you end up taking? Did the folks enjoy?

We went with the 2014 Dominus and it was outstanding. I have a 2013 stashed away to hang onto long term.

hubbahubba · 01-29-2023, 10:29 AM

Very nice, sir. And if it was indeed a party for your anniversary, congrats!🎉

dradernh · 01-29-2023, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by evil-G-nius

I love a good dry or off dry Riesling or Gewurztraminer. A lot of people think they are only sweet. Same with Moscatto, those dry are really good

We like those, too. The single vineyard Zind-Humbrechts are long-time favorites here for both their Gewurzs and their Rieslings.

Lady Jane · 01-29-2023, 04:49 PM

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hubbahubba · 01-29-2023, 07:27 PM

Had the Transit 2. Let it decant for a couple hours before sips. Was I think $40 or $44. Worth the price and tasty.

evil-G-nius · 01-29-2023, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RichF90M5C

Had this last night. It’s one of those wines that’s better with food.

Their wines are too acidic for my taste. I agree they are probably better with food, it would help cut through that.

hubbahubba · 01-31-2023, 05:20 PM

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