Wine Thread

RickFLM4 · 11-01-2023, 03:01 PM

Delivery season (aka not scorching hot out) has begun. Up first is an AO Cabernet I have not yet tried but everything else from AO has been so good I figured we’d give it a try with 3 bottles. Will post once we try it.

Lots more coming over the next 2 mos.

hubbahubba · 11-02-2023, 08:18 PM

RickFLM4 Delivery season has begun indeed! Received 2 shipments yesterday, AO and Odette/Plumpjack. Good call on your AO!

BMWGUYinCO · 11-03-2023, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Roman

Typically, I'm not a fan of Pinot Noir. I find it too light and thin, like wine flavored water.

Have you tried Pinots from California?

flybigjet · 11-03-2023, 10:20 AM

The Minister of War & Finance and I are driving out to SoCal for Thanksgiving to meet up with the in-laws and another couple who are our best friends.

She made reservations for tastings at Tablas Creek (she's a member of one of their "super-secret by invitation only" wine clubs) and Linne Calodo the day before Thanksgiving and at Adelaida (food pairing/tasting ) and Alta Colina the day after Thanksgiving.

All four are in Paso, as my wife grew up near there and has been trying to get our friends to meet us down there for ages (since we live in CO and they live in NorCal, it's harder than you'd think). The three of them are *serious* wine snobs. Me? Wine's pretty much wasted on me, so I always end up as the wine carrier/designated driver.

It should be a good time though- we always have fun together.

R.

UncleWede · 11-03-2023, 11:41 AM

I upgraded the drink package on the cruise, so I was afforded two bottles of water and a bottle of wine up to $60 with each dinner.

The first night, I allowed our waitress to talk me into an Italian (we were in Spain) Il Davinci something or other. Nice red to go with the NY I was having. Right at the $60 mark. The legs on that thing!!!

By the time we got to Italy, I was picking Spanish and Argentine wines, dropped into the $40 range. And on fish night I noticed they had a variation on Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio up around $50. Someone at a table near us selected the same bottle, but only drank 1 glass. We helped them not waste it.

Seems if I'm spending more than $2-4 for a bottle, I actually enjoy wine!

Roman · 11-03-2023, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

Have you tried Pinots from California?

I have, almost exclusively. Just not a fan. But I'd definitely drink that Windracer again.

dradernh · 11-04-2023, 07:35 PM

Every once in a while, I like to re-experience one of my favorite California Cabs. We're having filet mignon from Bolander Farm in Russellville, Ohio tonight, and it's an excellent reason to pull out a 2018 Alexander Valley Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon.

hubbahubba · 11-06-2023, 07:11 AM

dradernh some pics of the Silver Oak winery in Alexander Valley. They have a very nice, modern facility.

Condorll · 11-06-2023, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Dynamite. Gotta love the Rutherford dust.

Nickel & Nickel is one of my fave's!!!

RickFLM4 · 11-06-2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

dradernh some pics of the Silver Oak winery in Alexander Valley. They have a very nice, modern facility.

That's very nice. We've been to the one in Napa (many years ago), but not Alexander Valley.

kscarrol · 11-06-2023, 12:03 PM

Just got the email that my club shipment from RAEN is on its way! Beautiful Pinots...

https://www.raenwinery.com

dradernh · 11-09-2023, 07:04 PM

I picked up the following this evening at my favorite wine shop. A 65% discount reduced it to $25/bottle.

It's a little unusual for a California red wine: at 13.1%, it's got very low alcohol, and it's fairly well-balanced with not too much fruit. I wouldn't mind more acid, but at the price that's nit-picking. All in all, it's an excellent food wine, and will be very easy-drinking for guests who aren't into wine. This is a very flexible California red.

I'm going back tomorrow to stock-up. I haven't done that in years, but my taste buds (and bank balance) say it's that good.

LDT · 11-11-2023, 09:11 PM

Chateau Montelena Cabernet

kscarrol · 11-11-2023, 09:44 PM

^ Been to long since I’ve had a bottle but an excellent wine.

LDT · 11-11-2023, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

^ Been to long since I’ve had a bottle but an excellent wine.

Not widely available here in HHI. Discovered a couple of 1995 vintage hidden away in my wine keeper. Actually somewhat afraid to open one as I’m afraid it may have aged out. Always properly stored with the exception of 3 moves since I bought it. We'll see.

kscarrol · 11-11-2023, 11:35 PM

Properly stored a ‘95 should be fine. Had a bottle of 1974 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard a couple years ago and it was excellent. Sure, maybe a bit past its prime but delicious.

evil-G-nius · 11-14-2023, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

dradernh some pics of the Silver Oak winery in Alexander Valley. They have a very nice, modern facility.

This facility is pretty new...like in the last say...6-7 years. I used to work down the street at Soda Rock Winery which mostly burned down a few years ago. This Silver Oak was under construction during that time.

RickFLM4 · 11-14-2023, 01:25 PM

Big delivery day today - Part 1: Realm

Esteban · 11-14-2023, 01:35 PM

^ Winston...

RickFLM4 · 11-14-2023, 02:27 PM

Part 2 for today… more deliveries in December.

hubbahubba · 11-14-2023, 02:41 PM

RickFLM4 That, my friend, makes for an awesome day. I'm jealous!

hubbahubba · 11-19-2023, 03:01 PM

I had totally forgotten that I ordered these, as I ordered back in April. They had been waiting for a weather window. 😂 In any case, I’m glad it’s here!

11-01-2023, 03:01 PM	#1057
RickFLM4 Brigadier General 11826 Rep 4,872 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: PB County, FL iTrader: (0)	Delivery season (aka not scorching hot out) has begun. Up first is an AO Cabernet I have not yet tried but everything else from AO has been so good I figured we’d give it a try with 3 bottles. Will post once we try it. Lots more coming over the next 2 mos. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2018 SO/SS F83 ZCP Gone: 2015 SO/SO F82
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11-02-2023, 08:18 PM	#1058
hubbahubba Captain 11501 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	RickFLM4 Delivery season has begun indeed! Received 2 shipments yesterday, AO and Odette/Plumpjack. Good call on your AO! Attached Images
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11-03-2023, 10:20 AM	#1060
flybigjet Remove Before Flight 7680 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: M2C & Boeing's light twin Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Littleton (Denver), CO iTrader: (1)	The Minister of War & Finance and I are driving out to SoCal for Thanksgiving to meet up with the in-laws and another couple who are our best friends. She made reservations for tastings at Tablas Creek (she's a member of one of their "super-secret by invitation only" wine clubs) and Linne Calodo the day before Thanksgiving and at Adelaida (food pairing/tasting ) and Alta Colina the day after Thanksgiving. All four are in Paso, as my wife grew up near there and has been trying to get our friends to meet us down there for ages (since we live in CO and they live in NorCal, it's harder than you'd think). The three of them are serious wine snobs. Me? Wine's pretty much wasted on me, so I always end up as the wine carrier/designated driver. It should be a good time though- we always have fun together. R. __________________ Current: F87 M2C, Miata RF-GT, RDX & Element // R1200GS & VRSCF Previous: E46 M3, Focus ZX3-S2, Superchaged Solara, Samurai, Integra, Pinto & RX-4 // VRSCR, R6S, FZ1 & FZ600
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11-03-2023, 11:41 AM	#1061
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I upgraded the drink package on the cruise, so I was afforded two bottles of water and a bottle of wine up to $60 with each dinner. The first night, I allowed our waitress to talk me into an Italian (we were in Spain) Il Davinci something or other. Nice red to go with the NY I was having. Right at the $60 mark. The legs on that thing!!! By the time we got to Italy, I was picking Spanish and Argentine wines, dropped into the $40 range. And on fish night I noticed they had a variation on Santa Margharita Pinot Grigio up around $50. Someone at a table near us selected the same bottle, but only drank 1 glass. We helped them not waste it. Seems if I'm spending more than $2-4 for a bottle, I actually enjoy wine! __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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11-04-2023, 07:35 PM	#1063
dradernh Brigadier General 4828 Rep 3,611 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	Every once in a while, I like to re-experience one of my favorite California Cabs. We're having filet mignon from Bolander Farm in Russellville, Ohio tonight, and it's an excellent reason to pull out a 2018 Alexander Valley Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon. __________________ 2017 M240i: 25.9K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; Full PPF
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11-06-2023, 07:11 AM	#1064
hubbahubba Captain 11501 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	dradernh some pics of the Silver Oak winery in Alexander Valley. They have a very nice, modern facility. Attached Images
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11-06-2023, 12:03 PM	#1067
kscarrol Brigadier General 9556 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Just got the email that my club shipment from RAEN is on its way! Beautiful Pinots... https://www.raenwinery.com __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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11-09-2023, 07:04 PM	#1068
dradernh Brigadier General 4828 Rep 3,611 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SW Ohio iTrader: (0)	I picked up the following this evening at my favorite wine shop. A 65% discount reduced it to $25/bottle. It's a little unusual for a California red wine: at 13.1%, it's got very low alcohol, and it's fairly well-balanced with not too much fruit. I wouldn't mind more acid, but at the price that's nit-picking. All in all, it's an excellent food wine, and will be very easy-drinking for guests who aren't into wine. This is a very flexible California red. I'm going back tomorrow to stock-up. I haven't done that in years, but my taste buds (and bank balance) say it's that good. __________________ 2017 M240i: 25.9K, 28.9 mpg, MT, Sunroof Delete, 3,432#, EB, Leather, Driving Assistance Package, Heated Front Seats \| Sold: E12 530i, E24 M635CSi, E39 520i, E30 325is, E36 M3 (2) TC Kline Coilovers; H&R Front Bar; Wavetrac; Al Subframe Bushings; 18X9/9½ ARC-8s; 255/35-18 PS4S (4); Dinan Elite V2 & CAI; MPerf Orange BBK; Schroth Quick Fit Pro; Full PPF
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11-11-2023, 09:11 PM	#1069
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kscarrol Brigadier General 9556 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	^ Been to long since I’ve had a bottle but an excellent wine. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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11-11-2023, 11:35 PM	#1072
kscarrol Brigadier General 9556 Rep 4,130 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Properly stored a ‘95 should be fine. Had a bottle of 1974 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard a couple years ago and it was excellent. Sure, maybe a bit past its prime but delicious. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475 Last edited by kscarrol; 11-12-2023 at 04:51 PM..
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11-14-2023, 01:25 PM	#1074
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11-14-2023, 02:27 PM	#1076
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11-14-2023, 02:41 PM	#1077
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11-19-2023, 03:01 PM	#1078
hubbahubba Captain 11501 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	I had totally forgotten that I ordered these, as I ordered back in April. They had been waiting for a weather window. 😂 In any case, I’m glad it’s here! Attached Images
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