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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/22/2008 7:17:34 PM   
waddellwinos

 

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Status: offline 		I got a reds shipment from Greenwood Ridge (which I'm going to have to leave alone as I'm sure they're too young).We went to a tasting and came home with two bottles from Cousino-Macul(Chile).  We chose a merlot and the antiguas reservas.  It is a stretch for me to buy out of California, but I loved these two bottle.  I was enjoying them with a great wild boar sausage, so it's hard to go wrong!

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/22/2008 7:24:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was given the Rosenblum Black Muscat for Christmas and it by far beats the Late Harvest Tobins.  I am a huge Tobin James fan, and their Late Harvests are not their strong point.  Another great ruby port type wine is the Rodney Strong Gentleman's port. 

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/22/2008 7:32:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you are now a James Gang member, they also have rooms at the winery that you can stay in.  There are also a few things that are not available to all.  You need to check out their Blue Moon wines.  They are the best.  Their tasting room is a lot of fun, and I have not met a snob there yet.

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/23/2008 5:26:59 AM   
Wrighty

 

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Status: offline 		It's been a while since I've been shopping (or posting) but picked up 4 bottles from Farr's imperfect sale.
1986 Cheval Blanc (for about GBP100)
1989 Solaia (for about GBP80)
2x 1986 Sassicaia (for about GBP60)

All seemed a steel and will be drinking them over Chinese New Year with friends who split the cost.  Did the same thing with 3 vintages of 80's Margaux a couple of years back - fantastic.

Then I bought 4 bottles of 2005 Chateau Beaucastel having had my first experience of actually drinking the wine over Christmas (85 and 88) for GBP40 delivered.

Then picked up some Hartenberg Chardonnay and Battle of Bosworth in HK - both really good value and hopefully will see me through Chinese New Year (+ a few others!)

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/23/2008 6:05:58 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		No Tsingtao and Great Wall for you I see.
 
I think I've only drunk white GW, but seems like there's a red:
 http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=43478
 
L.

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/23/2008 6:16:47 AM   
Wrighty

 

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Status: offline 		Colonel,
Some of the China wine is the same price as a good Aussie (wine) or even a 5th growth.  Crazy for what in a lot of cases is bulk Chilean.  Have tried a couple but try to end up back on the Tsingtao which is a decent drink.
Was looking through Farr's latest list this week - didn't realise a lot of it was yours.  Thought you'd have 'adevrtised on here, although you might have as I haven't been checking.
Kung Hei Fat Choi
Wrighty

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/23/2008 11:01:43 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		Just 20 cases of mine - please buy it ;)
Was being cautious about making Eric's site too commercial, also it's a  lot simpler selling  this way.
But actually would be very happy to exchange/sell/buy wines from CT Good Fellas.
L.

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/24/2008 6:48:06 PM   
calibabe

 

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Status: offline 		Picked up some of the following:

2000 Tomassi Amarone
2004 Zonin Amarone
2005 Domaine de Cristia (Chateauneuf du Pape) (3btls)
2005 Senejac

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/25/2008 10:32:05 AM   
calibabe

 

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Status: offline 		I also bought some more 2004 Domaine de Cristia Renaissance.  All I can say is wow! 

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/25/2008 12:05:48 PM   
jamscreator

 

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Status: offline 		Not wine, but stemware this time.  Puchases my first Riedel glassware this week.  Although it wasn't the top end stuff (it was the Vinum series), I'm anxious to try it out this weekend.  Picked up 6 vintage port glasses and I'm hoping for good things.  I was intrigued to learn that they (Riedel) recommend cleaning your glasses with warm water, no soap.  Guess that is something else I've been doing...........wrong???

< Message edited by jamscreator -- 2/1/2008 7:42:29 PM >

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/26/2008 5:50:34 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		You'll love the Reidel's.
I predict you'll buy yourself a single handblown monster (can't remember the official title) glass and love it.
I bought two (didn't want a divorce) and haven't looked back.
Can make even an ordinary wine seem to be better and bigger that it really is.
Just breath heavily before you drink.
Cheers,
L.

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/26/2008 7:37:34 AM   
jamscreator

 

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Status: offline 		Wonderful.  I am going to test them over some vintage port this evening most likely.

Just picked these up this morning:

2006 Mollydooker Shiraz Carnival of Love (Quite excited about this)
N.V. Sokol Blosser Evolution No. 9 (LOVE the stuff, especially the No. 11)
2000 Fonseca Porto Late Bottled Vintage (Against my better judgement, but my only experience with this was at a restaurant after a long meal.  Maybe it was a bad bottle?!?)



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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/27/2008 5:45:15 PM   
JohnNezlek

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Colleagues,

You have got to be buying the inexpensive (some would say cheap -- whatever) 2005 Bordeauxs. They are the real deal, and for $10-15 each, you can use them as mouthwash or creme rinse -- I won't be, but that is your call.

Nothing fancy, but nothing bad.

John

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/28/2008 4:39:30 AM   
jamscreator

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: Colonel Lawrence

You'll love the Reidel's.
I predict you'll buy yourself a single handblown monster (can't remember the official title) glass and love it.
I bought two (didn't want a divorce) and haven't looked back.
Can make even an ordinary wine seem to be better and bigger that it really is.
Just breath heavily before you drink.
Cheers,
L.

Colonel - I had an opportunity to drink from the Riedel port glasses on Saturday evening, drinking a NV Yalumba Muscat Museum Release and the wine was fabulous (as were the glasses).  Some day (many moons from now) I shall switch exclusively to Riedel stemware.  Looks like I know what to fill my lists with - birthday list, Christmas list, Anniversary, the-sun-came-up-today list, etc, etc...

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/28/2008 4:41:28 AM   
jamscreator

 

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Status: offline 		Just picked these up:

2003 Clarendon Hills Shiraz Brookman Vineyard
2004 Fleur Petrus (See, I'm trying the French thing, even though this vintage stinks)

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/28/2008 5:40:17 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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quote:

ORIGINAL: jamscreator

Just picked these up:

2003 Clarendon Hills Shiraz Brookman Vineyard
2004 Fleur Petrus (See, I'm trying the French thing, even those this vintage stinks)


Looks like you made a good choice:
"Quintessential Pomerol. Perfumed, earthy, elastic, energetic, textured.  Abundant fruit, roasted herbs, deep spice, bursting with ripeness and depth. One of the very top of this appellation with all the makings of a wine for the very long haul."
http://www.beekmanliquors.com/2004bdxtastingnotes.htm


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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/28/2008 8:44:10 AM   
GalvezGuy

 

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Status: offline 		2005 Bodegas Peñalba Lopez Ribera del Duero Torremilanos Cyclo - 4x750
2004 Château Haut-Bergeron - 6x375
2005 Château Puygueraud (one of my favorite cellar defenders) 6x750
2003 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2x750
2003 Château Guiraud 2x375
2003 Château Rieussec 2x375
2006 Lily Pinot Noir 6x750
 
So much for having room in the cellar.

 

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/28/2008 3:43:52 PM   
grafstrb

 

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Status: offline 		2005 Bodegas Zabrin - Atteca (great cellar defender at $14).
2004 Pago de los Capellanes Ribera del Duero
2005 Bodegas El Nido - "Clio"
2006 Seghesio - Zinfandel - Sonoma County (another great sub-$20 cellar defender)
2005 R Wines - "Boarding Pass" (both Parker and WS had good things to say about this interestingly-packaged OZzie)
2006 Shea Wine Cellars - Estate Pinot Noir
2003 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines (Sauternes)

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 1/31/2008 8:50:52 PM   
dwkamin

 

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Status: offline 		I've been getting together with a few friends recently for wine tasting.  Last time, my wine didn't stack up to the competition so I would like to "wow" them this time.  I hope this does it.  I got my hands on a:

2001 Sine Qua Non Albino
2001 Peter Michael Pinot Noir Le Moulin Rouge
2001 Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/1/2008 12:05:28 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		Never come across the expression "cellar defender" before.
Guess it means reasonably priced?

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/1/2008 2:06:28 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: Colonel Lawrence

Never come across the expression "cellar defender" before.
Guess it means reasonably priced?


I use cellar defender to describe wines of reasonable price with acceptable quality.  Also, they tend to be approachable early in life while I wait for the others to age.

Puyguerard happens to fit the bill for me.  The 2000s are drinking great right now (I paid around $11 for them).  That way I can drink a good Bordeaux without breaking into my others too early.



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RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/1/2008 7:44:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		Liked the Riedel Vinum Port glasses so much that I picked up a 6 pack of Riedel Vinum Gewurztraminer glasses this week too.

Also picked up a few bottles of 2002 Penfolds Shiraz Kalimna Bin 28

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/2/2008 4:58:20 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		You've got to invest in at least one massive handblown glass - I've obviously choosen the Bordeaux style, but the key is BIG!
They extract every drop of bouquet from the wine.
Ask to have your Birthday and Christmas together this year.
L.

PS  Sadly found a chip in the rim of one of mine - can't bring myself to throw it away, but equally don't want to have to drink my Mouton Rothschild from only one side.

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RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/3/2008 4:10:42 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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  • 2004 Domaine de Chevalier
  • 2004 Château Léoville Poyferré
  • 2004 Château Duhart-Milon  (trying to buy - at a better price)
  • 2004 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

    and most importantly why:
    http://www.farrvintners.com/offer.php?offerid=109

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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/4/2008 7:05:28 AM   
    Wrighty

     

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    Status: offline     		A chance to confess at last - Riedel stemware can be as slippery a slope as the wine itself.  In my early wine days I was bought 6 Vinuum Bordeaux and 6 Vinuum Chardonnay which started a second cellection.  Think I'm now at over 60 glasses!  I have
    Sommelier Pinot (1) Bordeaux (4) Champagne (6) - beautiful objects
    Vinnum Bordeaux, Chardonnay, Riesling, Champagne
    O - Pinot and Syrah
    And even 2 malt whisky glasses (a little under whelming - malt whiskies are incredibly varied so the delivery to the tip of the tongue might not be right for all...?)
    As you can see it became a habit which space has now thankfully slowed.  Lots in boxes on the fridge, I occassionally get to use 20 to 30 if I'm cooking for friends but they're such lovely things I could just keep buying.

    Confession over.

    Wrighty


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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/7/2008 3:57:38 AM   
    mj

     

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    Status: offline     		I haven't checked in on this board in a while, so good to see the thread is still going.  Been a busy week of wine buying! 

    2 x 2004 Château Léoville Las Cases - Valentine's Day gifts from my wife
    5 x 2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
    5 x 2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
    2 x 2007 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Rosé
    1 x 1997 Château Margaux - Valentine's Day gift for my wife
    1 x 2004 Château Léoville Poyferré
    1 x 2004 Château Léoville Barton
    1 x 2006 Belle Vallée Pinot Noir Whole Cluster
    1 x 2006 Belle Vallée Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
    1 x 2006 Belle Vallée Pinot Noir Reserve
    1 x 2005 Joseph Phelps Le Mistral
    1 x 2005 Vieux Château Gréan
    1 x 2005 Hook and Ladder Cabernet Sauvignon
    1 x 2005 Château Bois Redon
    1 x 2006 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Guadalupe Vineyard
    1 x 2006 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Abbott Claim Vineyard
    1 x 2000 Château Malmaison
     
    I saw the note on the Riedel...check your local Target.  They are blowing out the Vivant decanters right now for $4.98.  We've picked up 6 of them so far, and will pick up more if we can find them.  So far, we've cleaned out 2 of the local stores.  Also picked up a decanter and 2 glass set for $9.98.  What a steal for Riedel goodies!

    More mailers on the way as well.  Getting ready to place a Kistler order, and Martinelli is on the way.  God I hope the mailer madness stops.  My credit card is melting in my wallet as I type.

    Two words for ya:  I'm broke!

    -mJ

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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/7/2008 4:23:36 AM   
    Colonel Lawrence

     

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    Status: offline     		Kind Wife!
    Ask her to swap one for a 2000
    L.

    PS  You Americans haven't moved Valentines Day I hope: shouldn't you have waited until the 14th, like Al did.

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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/7/2008 4:26:41 AM   
    mj

     

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    Status: offline     		HA HA!  No, we haven't moved Valentine's Day, but as much as we are in the cellar, it's hard to hide thing....and we don't like to leave wine in the car for a few weeks to hide it....we'd rather just give it to each other early!   

    -mJ

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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/7/2008 4:44:35 AM   
    Colonel Lawrence

     

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    Status: offline     		2008 Celebrations
    Mothers Day                      11th May USA                                     2nd March UK
    Fathers Day                        15th June USA                                    7th September Australasia
    Thanksgiving Day               27th November USA/Canada             Never ROW
     
     
    By the way - Go Giants (not about wine, but what a match!!!)

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    RE: What have you bought this week? - 2/7/2008 5:14:08 AM   
    mj

     

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    Status: offline     		I'm not a Giants fan, but actually a Bears fan.  However, living in New Jersey, and seeing how the Giants actually play in New Jersey, of course I was routing for the underdog Giants.  Best Superbowl I can remember compared to the blowouts in years past.

    -mJ

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