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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 1:43:21 AM   
pjaines

 

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Status: online 		Last night I had some Gallo Turning Leaf Pinot Noir. 

I feel dirty and ashamed.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 3:51:54 AM   
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ORIGINAL: J2Kpbm,
    I agree with you on the J.Lohr. Seems to always be a crowd pleaser too.


I have always found the J Lohr Chard to be a great value in a mass market Chardonnay.  I often serve that at a party rather than the more typical Kendall Jackson or Mondavi Coastal, and have had a lot of good feedback on it.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 3:52:29 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pjaines

Last night I had some Gallo Turning Leaf Pinot Noir. 

I feel dirty and ashamed.


My vote for the POTD. 

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 3:57:51 AM   
annerk

 

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Status: offline 		Last night we had a 2002 Domaine Carneros Brut Late Disgorged.  Had it with chicken picatta over penne pasta, it worked fine but would been a great brunch sparkler.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 7:16:40 AM   
Paul S

 

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 8:51:28 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pjaines

Last night I had some Gallo Turning Leaf Pinot Noir. 

I feel dirty and ashamed.


My mom, bless her heart, had this at her house on Thanksgiving.  Needless to day by the time we went through the two bottles I brought, I suddenly became the designated driver.


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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 10:40:10 AM   
Pavie Princess

 

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 2:12:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		Last night it was the 2000 Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch.  I only have a single bottle left.  It qualifies as one of my favorite finds, release price $75 purchased 2 cases for $23.99 and then six more bottles for $29.99.  I shall miss it when it is gone.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 5:11:43 PM   
pault

 

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Status: offline 		I dont know where I got it,  god forbid I actually bought it, but 2003 mondavi cabernet wildcreek canyon. Its been a long time since I dint finsh drinking a bottle I opened..  Do yourself a favor and choose something else.


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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 6:34:09 PM   
pbm

 

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Last night it was the 2000 Beringer Merlot Bancroft Ranch.  I only have a single bottle left.  It qualifies as one of my favorite finds, release price $75 purchased 2 cases for $23.99 and then six more bottles for $29.99.  I shall miss it when it is gone.


As mentioned a few days ago in this thread, I had the 2003 version of this wine. Just a real solid performer. Unfortunately, somewhat more expensive at around $35-$40.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/2/2008 8:11:24 PM   
Pavie Princess

 

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 7:42:05 AM   
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ORIGINAL: pbm

2005 Rosenblum Petite Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch - This wine kicks ass. Big, bold, fruity, teeth staining, paint stripping, you name it. Blackberries galore, chewy, perfect tannins, great long finish, not too much alcohol at all (decanted for about an hour). Serve with the best steak you can buy or have it as a dessert wine. Or, spread it on a peanut butter sandwich. I can't wait to get more.


Have to agree, pbm. Love the output from Rosenblum. Have you tried the 2005 Rosenblum Zinfandel Richard Sauret? A great bottle. They are on to the 2006 (good as well), but I have been able to find a few 2005 here & there.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 6:56:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		or am still drinking ... 2004 Terry Hoage "The Hedge" Syrah (paso robles).
Opened last night, but barely a sip.  Now consuming and quite tasty!!

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 7:20:52 PM   
pbm

 

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ORIGINAL: wadcorp


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ORIGINAL: pbm

2005 Rosenblum Petite Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch - This wine kicks ass. Big, bold, fruity, teeth staining, paint stripping, you name it. Blackberries galore, chewy, perfect tannins, great long finish, not too much alcohol at all (decanted for about an hour). Serve with the best steak you can buy or have it as a dessert wine. Or, spread it on a peanut butter sandwich. I can't wait to get more.


Have to agree, pbm. Love the output from Rosenblum. Have you tried the 2005 Rosenblum Zinfandel Richard Sauret? A great bottle. They are on to the 2006 (good as well), but I have been able to find a few 2005 here & there.

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I've never had it but it is now officially on the "list." Thanks!

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 7:52:50 PM   
Pavie Princess

 

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Status: offline 		2004 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet tonight.................97 points of WOW!  Fruit bomb extraordinare.............loved it big time.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 7:53:57 PM   
Pavie Princess

 

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or am still drinking ... 2004 Terry Hoage "The Hedge" Syrah (paso robles).
Opened last night, but barely a sip.  Now consuming and quite tasty!!

TC
The hedge is a a rocking wine............

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/3/2008 8:02:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Pavie princess - you drink some damn good wines. We were at a chef's table tapas and wine pairings wine dinner earlier tonight in Charlotte NC and drank a selection of Spanish wines including riojas, monastrells, garnachas and then a 10 year NV Taylor Fladgate port with the final dessert course, beautiful.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 10:46:10 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Just thinking about how much I liked it!
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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 10:54:32 AM   
annerk

 

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Status: offline 		I had a photoshoot last night, so nothing for me.  My husband took a bottle out of the rack labeled "Swill" and it was a 1998 salad dressing.  So he tried another from the same rack, 2000 Turning Leaf Pinot Noir.  He drank about half the bottle.  I'll let him finish it.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 11:42:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		Last night I drank a bottle of homemade wine that was given to me with the admonition "We made two different wines.  One was OK but the other one wasn't very good.  I don't know which is which but let me know what you think"

I got lucky (or was the other one even better).  On opening, it had incredible floral notes along with dark fruit and spice.  Nice acid, integrated tannins and a finish that lasted a very long time.  A phone call revealed that it was made from 2005 Walluke Slope Cab from Washington State and that he still has a number of boxes left.  One of the best Washington wines I've had, made in his garage.  Go figure.


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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 11:47:52 AM   
wadcorp

 

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…2000 Turning Leaf Pinot Noir.  He drank about half the bottle.  I'll let him finish it.


I'm ashamed. Had a 2005 Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay.

Figured I really needed to do something with it, given it's age.

At least a good portion went into the steamed mussels I fixed up for dinner.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 12:00:32 PM   
gbm

 

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Status: online 		I finished off a bottle of 2004 Provenance Vineyards Merlot Carneros.

Good weeknight wine - good QPR.  I know it's sacrilege to some of you, but it keeps well in the fridge over a few days. 

Oops - '04, not '05.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 12:56:30 PM   
wadcorp

 

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I finished off a bottle of 2004 Provenance Vineyards Merlot Carneros.


I've had the 2005, which was really nice.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 4:58:29 PM   
Pavie Princess

 

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Status: offline 		Tonite we have opened a shockingly good wine...........never had it before.................  Strong rec that you get it.  "06  Cuvee Juline"  Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf du Pape

I can not stress how good this wine is.  Grown organically on 80 yr old vines it is an absolute homerun from Rhone.  98 points.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 5:09:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Just finishing a bottle of 2002 Jarvis Winery Lake William.  Terrific meritage blend, great balance and complexity, smooth tanins and perfect acidity.  One of our favorites in the "Under $75" range.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 10:47:28 PM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		A break with tradition; out with the Pizza and Norton Privada 2005, in with the Filet Mignon and Cos dÉstournel 2001!
What joy, I now remember why I like good French wine - massive black fruit on the nose; don't remember looking at the colour (but hey who cares about that anyway); and the taste just wonderful, so complex with blackcurrant, liquorice and soft oak filling the mouth and it lasted and lasted .......
And joy of joys I have more hidden away in the Wilstshire chalk.
It's back to Norton next week though, only had the one bottle here (think it was acquired at Heathrow, just before they closed Berry Bros - shame!)
L.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/4/2008 11:22:56 PM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		I just read this (about 2001 Cos) and he said it so much better than me:

Tasted by pian0_player on 3/8/2008 & rated 95 points: Nose of crushed blackberry mineral, dark chocolate and coffee. Very complex nose. In the mouth the wine is rich, full bodied and elegant. Wonderful texture and depth. I really love this wine. Has the backbone to age nicely, but it drinking well now. I decanted for about 45 minutes and then returned to the bottle. Very classic style, in sharp contrast to the lush overripe right bank wines. I was concerned that the wine would be too young, but the tannins are well integrated and the fruit is shining through. For old school claret fans, wonderful.

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/5/2008 1:22:32 AM   
pjaines

 

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ORIGINAL: Colonel Lawrence

A break with tradition; out with the Pizza and Norton Privada 2005, in with the Filet Mignon and Cos dÉstournel 2001!
What joy, I now remember why I like good French wine - massive black fruit on the nose; don't remember looking at the colour (but hey who cares about that anyway); and the taste just wonderful, so complex with blackcurrant, liquorice and soft oak filling the mouth and it lasted and lasted .......
And joy of joys I have more hidden away in the Wilstshire chalk.
It's back to Norton next week though, only had the one bottle here (think it was acquired at Heathrow, just before they closed Berry Bros - shame!)
L.


Colonel.  You are pushing out the boat a little bit.  Excellent news.  Because I work in Wiltshire I am going to hunt down your supply.  I'm sure it is around here somewhere.......

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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/5/2008 3:44:41 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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If you do get in just tell me my wine is actually there - could be the biggest scam ever, as I've never seen it.
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RE: I Just Drank ............ - 12/5/2008 5:18:29 AM   
pjaines

 

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Status: online 		Nice place Colonel - and not far from where I work. 

It aint cheap though is it?

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