Clavius Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Drinking 2008 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Reserve. Just opened it up and in my limited wine vocabulary I would describe it as "green" with some tartness. Going to let it sit for awhile and see how it changes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Drinking 2008 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Reserve. Just opened it up and in my limited wine vocabulary I would describe it as "green" with some tartness. Going to let it sit for awhile and see how it changes...Not a fan of green wines. Some Chinon drinkers call it complexity, I call it under ripe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 Not a fan of green wines. Some Chinon drinkers call it complexity, I call it under ripe!It has opened up a bit and become more integrated (?) and more mellow. I like it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bllygthrd Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 2008 Vina Decana Tempranillo - [spain/Utiel-Requena] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 2008 Man O' War Merlot Cab-Franc Malbec blend from Waiheke Island New Zealand. I really like this wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 Tonight it's the 2010 Man O' War Sauvignon Blanc from Waiheke Island in New Zealand. And once again, I really like this wine/winery! Just a very refreshing SB with lots of lime and citrus notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Today, I had:NV Krug06 Bond Melbury06 Bond Vecina06 Bond Quella06 Bond St Eden06 Bond Pluribus09 Promontory Cab10 Promontory Cab09 Dagueneau Blanc Fume de Pouilly03 Ch Leoville Poyferre10 Darioush Sauv Blanc05 Darioush Cab06 Darioush Cab08 Darioush Cab06 Darius II Cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Man O' War SB bit the dust. Now drinking 2005 Waterstone Napa Cab. Pretty smooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 All I saw on that list was krug, dagueneau and LP :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 06 Bond Melbury06 Bond Vecina06 Bond Quella06 Bond St Eden06 Bond PluribusWow. That is some nice, decadent, pours ... even before you get to the rest of your list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Dog Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Today, I had:NV Krug06 Bond Melbury06 Bond Vecina06 Bond Quella06 Bond St Eden06 Bond Pluribus09 Promontory Cab10 Promontory Cab09 Dagueneau Blanc Fume de Pouilly03 Ch Leoville Poyferre10 Darioush Sauv Blanc05 Darioush Cab06 Darioush Cab08 Darioush Cab06 Darius II CabWhat did you think of the Bonds? They've always disappointed me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 2006 Rivers Marie Occidental Ridge PN last night on the patio with filet mignon, pan fried corn and fresh artichokes from the garden. The RM was drinking very nice. Big and rich but with some air it softened. Drinking great and went well with dinner. Perfect balance of ripe fruit, earth and acidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clingman71 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Southbound, will be in Macon tomorrow. Stopped at Country Boy Brewing in Lexington for a stretch of the legs and a pint of Fulcan-A IPA. Georgia here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clingman71 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sorry, I fat-fingered my phone trying to select beer thread, can't seem to delete post from phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dridge11 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 What did you think of the Bonds? They've always disappointed me.These were pretty solid. I've not had a ton, tried a few 01/02 St Eden and Vecina before and really liked those. Their new project, Promontory, is going to be a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Dinner at the in laws again. Polished off a bottle of 09 Lapierre Morgon and a bottle of 85 Beringer Private Reserve Cab. The Lapierre was grumpy at first but woke up with about an hour of air. Still too big for my tastes, I will give it more time in the cellar. The Beringer was singing, fantastic bottle, at peak and drinking beautifully.Then we dipped into some bourbon, still a bit fuzzy after last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Any of you guys ever had Chateau de Pez red Bordeaux? I have a copy of The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil and she recommended it as a good, cheaper red Bordeaux. I found the 2007 vintage at a store here and it runs about $55... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Any of you guys ever had Chateau de Pez red Bordeaux? I have a copy of The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil and she recommended it as a good, cheaper red Bordeaux. I found the 2007 vintage at a store here and it runs about $55... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Any of you guys ever had Chateau de Pez red Bordeaux? I have a copy of The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil and she recommended it as a good, cheaper red Bordeaux. I found the 2007 vintage at a store here and it runs about $55...It is serviceable in a good vintage, usually don't venture too far off the beaten path in off-vintages unless I've had a sample ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ormes de pez or straight de pez?Just straight de Pez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 It is serviceable in a good vintage, usually don't venture too far off the beaten path in off-vintages unless I've had a sample ...Was '07 a good vintage for Bordeaux in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Was '07 a good vintage for Bordeaux in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Well crap. I knew 2005 was a great year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 2008 Cono Sur Reserve pinot noir... fabulous value for a pinot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tico Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 1988 Silver Oak Napa Cab and 1988 Vichon Napa Cab with burgers last night. The Vichon seemed to be in better shape than the SO but both were enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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