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  • jgreco says:

    1/4/2021 9:01:00 AM - I haven't tried the 2016, but I think it is pretty safe to say it is drinking well now. These are almost always ready to go on release.

  • ChDonath says:

    1/1/2021 1:20:00 PM - yeap, good choice as well... like I said... ripe vintages will workout then... good everything went well, happy new year

  • ChDonath says:

    12/30/2020 1:07:00 PM - Uff this is a tough one The Lanson will be more dry because its a highly acidic vintage and Lansons process is more dry. I would not touch 2002 for 5-10 years. The billecart would be a good choice, its a warm and ripe vintage and quite ready to drink. But careful these are good champagnes and therefore dont try to be sweet. But yes slightly overpriced.

  • ChDonath says:

    12/30/2020 12:55:00 PM - Hi, the Tsarine Adriana has a high dosage of 12g/L but because of the good acidity it doesnt feel very sweet. So every mass market pommery, perrier jouet, laurent perrier feels more sweet to me. So answering is a little bit difficult because its not downright over sweet compared to others. The other aspect is champagne is famous for its acidity which makes it possible to age if for many many years (thats why we pay more for it). The other aspect is ripeness of fruit vs added dosage. If you have a very ripe fruity year it will automatically feel more sweet even though there is very little dosage added. While a bad harvest might have a lot of added sugar and can still feel very dry. So as conclusion... consider trying some other wines from warmer regions... Cava —> Juve y Camps ... reserva de la familia —> Agusti Torelli Franciacorta —> very nice and not so dry Prosecco —> Merotto, Bepin De Eto... even the super dry ones have very ripe fruits and they have several levels of sweetness. Champagne —> Charles Heidsieck (similar dosage as Tsarine) De Venoge Blue Label —> very mild but addictive Try vintage champagnes from very ripe vintages 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009 Nicolas Feuillate is also quite sweet. Maxims Champagne (check my review) is also extremely sweet Try aging your champagnes or try finding aged champagnes... they are mostly more mild because the acidity slowly calms down with time. The Tsarine is not bad but I think more for aging because at the moment it doesnt offer soooo much. Cheers

  • bestdamncab says:

    7/23/2020 4:58:00 PM - Some other great Zinfandels are Carol Shelton-makes several-each distinct, Bedrock-the same, Biale is for Connoisseurs, and finally my favorite which is Martinelli Jackass or Martinelli Jackass Hill. For Cabernet-Silverado, Baldacci, Clos Du Val, Ramey, and Robert Craig who makes 3 distinct Cabernets.

  • Night Train says:

    12/26/2019 2:45:00 PM - Hey! How was the ham and zin on Christmas?

  • Night Train says:

    12/23/2019 10:28:00 AM - A lot of zins are pretty heavy duty. more suitable with steak than with ham. I tend to buy the big boys, so I can't help a whole lot. I guess I'd go for cheaper (but still good ones) like Seghesio Sonoma or Dry Creek Heritage Vines. Both around $20 to $25, depending on where you live. Alternatively, try to find one from 2013 or older. A younger big boy might overwhelm ham.

  • Night Train says:

    12/6/2019 1:55:00 PM - Oops! I forgot to mention Anderson's Conn Valley Estate Reserve. It retails for around $125, but I've been able to get the past eight vintages (prior to 2016) on Wine Access for $70 or $80. It's probably better than anything else I've listed.

  • Night Train says:

    12/6/2019 1:41:00 PM - Repying to your recent message. Pretty sad: quality cabernets for under $100 are increasingly hard to find. In recent years, I've been focusing on Switchback Ridge, which is approaching $100, and The Mascot, a mailing list-only Bordeaux blend with a current price of $100. Slightly less exalted but somewhat more affordable favorites are Pride and Chappellet (although the price has gone through the roof ever since Donn Chappellet died). For solid, sturdy (but not particularly refined) values in Napa, I go for Whitehall Lane and Sequoia Grove. The escalating prices of domestic cabs are the main reason I'm focusing more now on syrahs, zinfandels, and Rhone Valley reds. For what it's worth, my favorite cabernet (if price is no object) is Quilceda Creek, a "bargain" at only $150 or so.

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