bigtoys Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 We were in Napa last week, so there will be more to follow We did a Bordeaux blending seminar at Conn Creek--this is ranked as one of the best Napa experiences--and it was. They have 14 Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from all over the Napa Valley for you to taste (as much as you want) for about half an hour. You can mix them, too, to see how they go together. They have one barrel each of the other 4 Bordeaux varietals-Merlot, Malbec, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot. Then you make a mixture of whatever you want. If you're happy, you then create a bottle with the same proportions, cork it, make a label and take it home. $90 per person, $65 if you join their club for a year--but you go home with a bottle worth $50-70. Link below picture http://www.conncreek.com/About/History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Now that's pretty cool. I've had their Anthology red blend before and thought it was good. Can't remember what vintage it was, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Wow Not a lot of wine drinking going on this summer. We had this tonight. Usually I'm a big fan, but this one wasn't great for me. Not enough fruit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I've been drinking a bit of wine this summer. Some awesome French Rose' and some older wines before the new vintages land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Tonight on the patio with wifey pooh we started with a cheese selection and last years release of Copain's Tous Ensemble Pinot Noir and moving on to an excellent 2010 Quivira Zinfandel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBOmarc Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Orin Swift "The Prisoner". It may be a bit over the top for the heat of Las Vegas, but I could not resist. It's a Napa Meritage, %'s vary from year to year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 another Cask Cabernet last night at Chicago Cut. Now it's got the Inglenook name this one was great! bone-in filet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I've been really enjoying the Motor City Kitty (2010) Syrah from Charles Smith in WA. It has a great velvet texture and a nice mineral/fruit balance. For $30sh a bottle I'm really impressed (especially given how unimpressed I've been with some $50+ bottles I've bought). I bought the last 5 bottles I could find. Anyone had a chance to try this? Any comparative bottles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Charles Smith makes great Fn wine. His k vintner stuff is always top notch but pricey. His Charles smith line are awesome value wines that are getting amazing press.His chateau smith Washington cab is one of the best cabs under $20 out there IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Had some 2011 Chateau de Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone the other night. A very good CDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolph Lundgren Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 For the hell of it I grabbed the Velvet Devil Merlot, too. It was 10 bucks and real good. Not amazing like the MCK, but for the money I don't know if there is a better deal out there. Something great to open and pour after having a few cocktails. I'm new to appreciating wine but I think if I were to get on a wine list, it'd be Charles Smith's. Any other kick butt WA wine makers to look out for?Charles Smith makes great Fn wine. His k vintner stuff is always top notch but pricey. His Charles smith line are awesome value wines that are getting amazing press.His chateau smith Washington cab is one of the best cabs under $20 out there IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Not sure on other Washington wine makers. Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling has been in top 100 wines of year for past 2 years. The Charles & Charles red blend and Rose are top notch for about $11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 ate at Bobby Flay's new restaurant, Gato, in NYC last night had 2 bottles of this--quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Ramey cab. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 this Champagne last night quite good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Orin Swift "The Prisoner". It may be a bit over the top for the heat of Las Vegas, but I could not resist. It's a Napa Meritage, %'s vary from year to year.since Dave Phinney sold the name we don't like Prisoner as much as we used to.hope your bottle was enjoyable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P&MLiquorsEric Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The wife and I celebrated our 5th anniversary with a bottle of Pegau chateauneuf du Pape 2009 at the capital grille in Nashville. Dried roses and earthy funk goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hop Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Orin Swift "The Prisoner". It may be a bit over the top for the heat of Las Vegas, but I could not resist. It's a Napa Meritage, %'s vary from year to year.Prisoner is one of my Fav's through several bottles of the 2011 hope the later years are as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 we finally unpacked a lot of wine from our last 3 Napa trips and various other purchases--clearly too many good thing Cost Plus sells inexpensive racks still have around 60 more bottles in boxes I'd guess cleaned up the wine room a little this shelf unit doesn't look great, but it holds a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I see some Mumm Napa DVX (which is great) and some Caymus 40th Anniversary. However, I fear for those bottles in the last photo! :bigeyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 I see some Mumm Napa DVX (which is great) and some Caymus 40th Anniversary. However, I fear for those bottles in the last photo! :bigeyes:good eye!the Caymus 40 is a 1 liter; an off size.just picked up 2 Mercury Head Cab magnums "accidentally" at Binny's--next to the Veuve box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 recent imbibements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Chard from Caymus tonight with almond crusted tilapia. we have 2 more bottles. quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 my wife was looking for some wine to bring to a business dinner so we finally tried the Coravin it comes with a nice stand it was designed by a guy in the medical device field; I believe he sold dialysis graft needles. there's an Argon gas canister that replaces the air in the bottle. the size of the pour seems proportional to how long you hold the silver trigger they had some bottles explode (all somehow defective in retrospect, I believe), so they provide a neoprene sleeve to put around the bottle in case it breaks. ready to insert needle inserted through cork pouring website http://www.coravin.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clavius Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 That's wild, Ken. I didn't know such a thing existed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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