The Wine Thread - Page 18

01-17-2011, 10:37 AM

I can get a lot of 2007 CdP. How's Telegramme? My local wine store has it just under $30, I may pick a bottle up.

It's a second label to the Telegraphe that you mentioned, Moses. Produced from younger vines, less than 30 years old.

mosesbotbol · 01-17-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I can get a lot of 2007 CdP. How's Telegramme? My local wine store has it just under $30, I may pick a bottle up.

It's a second label to the Telegraphe that you mentioned, Moses. Produced from younger vines, less than 30 years old.

'07 CdP's need some time to decant if you plan to drink now. Consider buying some Gigondas; another Rhone wine for less money. St. Cosme makes a nice one, as Guigal.

TheRiddick · 01-17-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I'd like to pick up a few Chateauneuf du Pape wines. I can't remember ever having any, but I've been looking around for some stuff in the $20-30 range and it seems these wines are priced fairly high. Can anyone name of some good labels in that range? Also, I've noticed that CdP produces almost all red wine, and I Rarely see white coming out of CdP. How are the whites?

Pretty much anything in Kermit Lynch portfolio, all the wines he imports should have his sticker on them. Some are great values and priced fairly low.

01-18-2011, 07:48 PM

Picked up a few bottles today,

2007 Telegramme Chateauneuf Du Pape
2007 Domaine les Pallieres "Les Terraces de Diable"
2008 Joseph Drouhin Cote de Nuits Villages

The first two wines are imported by Kermit Lynch.
Has anyone read his book, Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

01-23-2011, 10:53 AM

Picked up a bottle of 2006 Robert Mondavi Oakville cab yesterday, it was only $19

kelmac07 · 01-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Could never get into drinking wine...could not get past the vinegar smell. Every wine that I tried, had that smell. And then a friend turned me onto Moscato...WOW!!!

Like drinking fresh grapes.

01-23-2011, 09:30 PM

I associate Paso Robles with Zinfandel and Petit Sirah, so when I see a new one I am not afraid to try it. Our Costco has a 2008 Zin from a Paso winery called Opolo named Summit Creek Zin. It is rich, fruity, velvety, and high in alcohol (16.4%) though you can't tell it from the taste. I expected it to be porty but it's not. A very good expression of a Paso Robles Zin for less than $20. I may go back and get a case.

maverickdrinker · 01-23-2011, 10:17 PM

CdP that you might want to consider picking up as well

Pegau
Beaucastel
vieux donjon
Clos st jean
Pasquie

maverickdrinker · 01-23-2011, 10:35 PM

some purchases this weekend

(1) 1999 bollinger grande annee
(4) NV Tarlant Brut Rose Zero
(1) Nino Franco Prosecco
(1) 2002 Veuve Cliquot

maverickdrinker · 01-23-2011, 10:36 PM

had some friends over last night and popped a few corks

from what I can remember from last night.

nino franco prosecco
tarlant brut rose zero
iniskillin sparkling icewine
some Ontario white wine that I liked but can't remember the name
2007 outpost howell mountain cab
2003 Neal cab
2004 arcadian pinot (can't remember the vineyard)
2001 Dunn Howell Mountain
2005 CLiff Lede SLD
Yalumba muscat stickie

Moving gently today, walking softly, water is my best friend.

01-25-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

some purchases this weekend

(1) 1999 bollinger grande annee
(4) NV Tarlant Brut Rose Zero
(1) Nino Franco Prosecco
(1) 2002 Veuve Cliquot

Nice haul.

What are some good years for Bollinger?

maverickdrinker · 01-25-2011, 06:54 PM

1996 was a great year for champagne in general. I had the 96 bollinger RD and it was fantastic. Not too experienced in vintage champagne. This is one of my new year's resolutions....

01-25-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

1996 was a great year for champagne in general. I had the 96 bollinger RD and it was fantastic. Not too experienced in vintage champagne. This is one of my new year's resolutions....

Wine in general is something I want to get more versed in. I haven't had a Champagne in a while though. It's another wine I need to get a few bottles of. I'm also curious as to which other regions produce good sparkling wine.

01-25-2011, 07:07 PM

How about Pol Roger? 1998 Sir Winston worth the price tag?

TheRiddick · 01-25-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by maverickdrinker

CdP that you might want to consider picking up as well

Pegau
Beaucastel

You must really love brett... These two are notorious for it.

TheRiddick · 01-25-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

How about Pol Roger? 1998 Sir Winston worth the price tag?

Nate, if you really want to learn about Champagne I would recommend you start with small, family owned brands. They are easily as good as (almost) anything from big boys and way better priced. See if you can pick up Agrapart, Henri Billiot, Duval-LeRoy, Paul Bara or Henriot. If you want to spend a bit more I can recommend you try Billecart-Salmon Rose.

And you really need to try Etoile rose as well (Napa), I had it next to some better French versions and for me it was easily the better wine at much better price.

mosesbotbol · 01-26-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

How about Pol Roger? 1998 Sir Winston worth the price tag?

It is an excellent Champagne, but there are many nice ones. How much did you see it for? Under $150 I would go for it.

mosesbotbol · 01-26-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

You must really love brett... These two are notorious for it.

A little brett goes a long way. I thought the most recent vintages aren't as "bretty"?

mosesbotbol · 01-26-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Wine in general is something I want to get more versed in. I haven't had a Champagne in a while though. It's another wine I need to get a few bottles of. I'm also curious as to which other regions produce good sparkling wine.

All over France sparkling wines are made. Check out Cremant; all the pleasure of Champagne at 20% the price. Made mostly with Pinot Noir and comes in various sweetness levels. Cava from Spain is good too. America makes a few noteworthy ones from TX and RI.

01-26-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Nate, if you really want to learn about Champagne I would recommend you start with small, family owned brands. They are easily as good as (almost) anything from big boys and way better priced. See if you can pick up Agrapart, Henri Billiot, Duval-LeRoy, Paul Bara or Henriot. If you want to spend a bit more I can recommend you try Billecart-Salmon Rose.

And you really need to try Etoile rose as well (Napa), I had it next to some better French versions and for me it was easily the better wine at much better price.

Thanks for the advice Greg. I think I can get most of those you listed.

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It is an excellent Champagne, but there are many nice ones. How much did you see it for? Under $150 I would go for it.

Moses, most prices I have seen have been around $190-200.

01-17-2011, 10:37 AM	#341
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread I can get a lot of 2007 CdP. How's Telegramme? My local wine store has it just under $30, I may pick a bottle up. It's a second label to the Telegraphe that you mentioned, Moses. Produced from younger vines, less than 30 years old.

01-18-2011, 07:48 PM	#344
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Picked up a few bottles today, 2007 Telegramme Chateauneuf Du Pape 2007 Domaine les Pallieres "Les Terraces de Diable" 2008 Joseph Drouhin Cote de Nuits Villages The first two wines are imported by Kermit Lynch. Has anyone read his book, Adventures on the Wine Route: A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

01-23-2011, 10:53 AM	#345
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Picked up a bottle of 2006 Robert Mondavi Oakville cab yesterday, it was only $19

01-23-2011, 10:57 AM	#346
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: The Wine Thread Could never get into drinking wine...could not get past the vinegar smell. Every wine that I tried, had that smell. And then a friend turned me onto Moscato...WOW!!! Like drinking fresh grapes. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-23-2011, 09:30 PM	#347
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread I associate Paso Robles with Zinfandel and Petit Sirah, so when I see a new one I am not afraid to try it. Our Costco has a 2008 Zin from a Paso winery called Opolo named Summit Creek Zin. It is rich, fruity, velvety, and high in alcohol (16.4%) though you can't tell it from the taste. I expected it to be porty but it's not. A very good expression of a Paso Robles Zin for less than $20. I may go back and get a case.

01-23-2011, 10:17 PM	#348
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: The Wine Thread CdP that you might want to consider picking up as well Pegau Beaucastel vieux donjon Clos st jean Pasquie

01-23-2011, 10:35 PM	#349
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: The Wine Thread some purchases this weekend (1) 1999 bollinger grande annee (4) NV Tarlant Brut Rose Zero (1) Nino Franco Prosecco (1) 2002 Veuve Cliquot

01-23-2011, 10:36 PM	#350
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: The Wine Thread had some friends over last night and popped a few corks from what I can remember from last night. nino franco prosecco tarlant brut rose zero iniskillin sparkling icewine some Ontario white wine that I liked but can't remember the name 2007 outpost howell mountain cab 2003 Neal cab 2004 arcadian pinot (can't remember the vineyard) 2001 Dunn Howell Mountain 2005 CLiff Lede SLD Yalumba muscat stickie Moving gently today, walking softly, water is my best friend.

01-25-2011, 06:54 PM	#352
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: The Wine Thread 1996 was a great year for champagne in general. I had the 96 bollinger RD and it was fantastic. Not too experienced in vintage champagne. This is one of my new year's resolutions....

01-25-2011, 07:07 PM	#354
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread How about Pol Roger? 1998 Sir Winston worth the price tag?