Clavius Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Opened two bottles from Orin Swift last night for Thanksgiving. First was a 2011 bottle of Palermo, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I thought it was really well put together but would probably be even better in a few years. Second was a bottle of Locations F-1, a French red blend consisting primarily of Grenache and Syrah. I've had it before and it's probably my favorite of the Locations line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 We tried the CA2 locations from Orin Swift last week. It's the priciest of the locations line. It was big hold and tasty but it is getting into stiff competition at the $26-30 price point. Can't call it a bargain anymore like the I, E and F blends. I enjoyed a Sean Minor Napa Red last night after dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Yeah, I've seen the CA2 blend is out but I haven't tried it yet. I did notice that it was considerably more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Also a very limited amount of an Argentinian blend coming from Dave Phinney. AR, Should have it next week and I will report back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 2010 Merry-Edwards Sauvignon Blanc from the Russian River Valley. I'm not a big white wine fan but this is excellent stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Drank nearly a bottle of Chat Mas Neuf Rhone Paradox Rouge at a holiday party. A tasty blend Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and carignan. Inexpensive and tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not a huge wine drinker. Keep a few bottles of different styles on hand and when the mood hits...that being said, had a buddy over the other night and he was just big-upping this Beaujolais Nouveau he'd been drinking. Went and found a bottle the next day and am unsure what all the fuss is about. Was pretty much what I thought it would be, young, simple, sweet, thin. Any fans here that can tell me what I'm missing out on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not a huge wine drinker. Keep a few bottles of different styles on hand and when the mood hits...that being said, had a buddy over the other night and he was just big-upping this Beaujolais Nouveau he'd been drinking. Went and found a bottle the next day and am unsure what all the fuss is about. Was pretty much what I thought it would be, young, simple, sweet, thin. Any fans here that can tell me what I'm missing out on?I don't think you're missing out on anything. You described Beaujolais Nouveau perfectly. It's just boring stuff, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not a huge wine drinker. Keep a few bottles of different styles on hand and when the mood hits...that being said, had a buddy over the other night and he was just big-upping this Beaujolais Nouveau he'd been drinking. Went and found a bottle the next day and am unsure what all the fuss is about. Was pretty much what I thought it would be, young, simple, sweet, thin. Any fans here that can tell me what I'm missing out on?A marketing construct only - if you want Beaujolais, look for those labeled Beaujolais Villages for the best examples of the Beaujolais style. The Nouveau is crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Not a huge wine drinker. Keep a few bottles of different styles on hand and when the mood hits...that being said, had a buddy over the other night and he was just big-upping this Beaujolais Nouveau he'd been drinking. Went and found a bottle the next day and am unsure what all the fuss is about. Was pretty much what I thought it would be, young, simple, sweet, thin. Any fans here that can tell me what I'm missing out on?Nouveau is just the first wine of the vintage. Unoaked, light and simple. Some nouveau's are better than others. All are too light for me. Your Pinot drinkers should enjoy nouveau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Opened a 2010 Ramey Napa Valley Cab. A bit on the young side but still very tasty. Hopefully I can keep one around for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 Had some Locations AR from Argentina last night. Like all the Locations wines it was great stuff for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrel800 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Having a bottle of Bastianich Vespa Bianco '06. Went well with a seafood risotto we made.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 we brought this the other night to the Pump Room. It's been remodeled, but we were in what would be Booth 1, where many celebrities sat on their visits to Chicago. this wine is from Todd Anderson who also does Anderson's Conn Valley as his regular label. this is his pet project. http://www.ghosthorseworld.com/#home anyway, it was great. you could smell it as the waiter poured my taste. only 600 bottles that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Bayonette, a great French red for about $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I believe Dave Phinney is behind the brand even though it doesn't carry his name. We had a bunch of Rhone blends in the same price range so we passed on the bayonette but it was tasty. We do carry the Fittings Grenache from the same wine maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 One of my favorite brands for around $20. Imported by Paul Hobbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Had some delicious Mark Ryan Merlot bottled for John Howie the other night - I feel fortunate to live in a state with a good wine scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 A nice Rhone tonight: 2009 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Les Jalets. I love Syrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 2011 Fittings Grenache tonight. A damn good grenache. Also purchased another Fittings today along with a 2011 Abstract and a 2011 D66, both from Orin Swift. Great wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mph Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 ER - H Baby before dinner and my last btl of Weyerbacher -Tiny - Belgian Imperial Stout with dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Wines aren't my forte but enjoyed this one last night while out to dinner. Nice citrus fruit component and dry but still a hint of sweetness which I tend to like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 2010 Scott Harvey Barbera tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 2012 Vina Cobos Felino (by Paul Hobbs) Cabernet Sauvignon. A damn good Cab for under $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The wife and I cracked open a bottle of 2010 Pessac Leognan from Haut Bergey and killed it pretty quickly. Really great stuff. Its a $40 bottle, but I think its pretty reasonable at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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