Wine Thread

[WinstonSpencer]

Fetzer Merlot 2008 California - Shit

Spring Valley Vineyards Frederick Cab. Sav. Blend 2006 Walla Walla Valley - This one was pretty good. 15.4 percent alcohol is a little much for regular drinking. The nose had port/whiskey notes to it and the tannins were super smooth. A unique wine.

[WinstonSpencer]

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Marlborough
Prima Mano 2003 Brunello Di Montalcino
Norton Privada (Malbec Blend) 2007 Mendoza

[mrtr33]

We had this great French Syrah the other night from World Market - black label, white lettering. Have to pick up another bottle.....

ETA: Just remembered! It's called JaJa de Jau. I really liked it!

Also tried a 2007 Caviste Pinot Noir.......just okay. Would buy again.

[WinstonSpencer]

Last Friday:

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2009 Sonoma Coast
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2009 Russian River Valley
Caduceus Sancha Tempranillo 2008 Arizona
Caduceus Primer Paso Syrah 2008 Arizona
Caduceus Nagual de la Naga Sangiovese/Cabernet 2008 California

The Kosta Brownes were phenominal. I like to believe I'd feel that way even if I didn't just wait three years to drink these wines. Hell, the RRV was worth what I paid just for the mouthfeel alone. It was like pouring silk sheets into your mouth.

Anyone familiar with the band Tool might know that Maynard makes wine in Arizona. I watched a documentary not long ago, Blood into Wine, and was instantly intrigued. Maynard makes his wine at Merkin Vineyards in Jerome, Arizona, under the name Caduceus. His wines are only available at the tasting room or via the internet. I had the priviledge of tasting three of his offerings and IMO all were excellent wines. You'd never know this red wine was from the desert. Well, with the exception of Nagual de la Naga which was made from grapes from California.

Overall, this was one of those "fuck it" nights. As close to an epiphany wine experience as I've had in a while.

[mrtr33]

Last Friday:

Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2009 Sonoma Coast
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2009 Russian River Valley
Caduceus Sancha Tempranillo 2008 Arizona
Caduceus Primer Paso Syrah 2008 Arizona
Caduceus Nagual de la Naga Sangiovese/Cabernet 2008 California

The Kosta Brownes were phenominal. I like to believe I'd feel that way even if I didn't just wait three years to drink these wines. Hell, the RRV was worth what I paid just for the mouthfeel alone. It was like pouring silk sheets into your mouth.

Anyone familiar with the band Tool might know that Maynard makes wine in Arizona. I watched a documentary not long ago, Blood into Wine, and was instantly intrigued. Maynard makes his wine at Merkin Vineyards in Jerome, Arizona, under the name Caduceus. His wines are only available at the tasting room or via the internet. I had the priviledge of tasting three of his offerings and IMO all were excellent wines. You'd never know this red wine was from the desert. Well, with the exception of Nagual de la Naga which was made from grapes from California.

Overall, this was one of those "fuck it" nights. As close to an epiphany wine experience as I've had in a while.

I guess. It's been a long time since I've drank through 5 bottles of wine in an evening. Of course, that was also with lots of company. Last night we went through 3:

2008 Ménage à Trois Red
2005 Egri Bikavér Bull's Blood of Eger - I absolutely love this stuff. Very cheap. I don't care.
some other red I didn't care for very much

This past weekend, we enjoyed a bottle of:

2008 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap - best bottle of wine I've had in a while, in it's price range.

Winston, I think we're on different ends of the wine spectrum. But I appreciate the input, none the less.

[heftysmokes]

I generally don't spend any more than $20 on a bottle of wine. I don't know that I have the experience or the palette to appreciate spending any more than that.

Last night I had a bottle of Ghost Pines Cabernet. I like to try different wines but I always go back to the Ghost Pines.

[mrtr33]

I generally don't spend any more than $20 on a bottle of wine. I don't know that I have the experience or the palette to appreciate spending any more than that.

Last night I had a bottle of Ghost Pines Cabernet. I like to try different wines but I always go back to the Ghost Pines.

Generally speaking, I'm right there with you. There are occasions, or circumstances, that dictate otherwise. But generally, all the wines I mention in this thread fall in that price range.

For example, that Bull's Blood of Eger is about $3. Maybe $4, I'm not sure. It's definitely my go-to wine, though my wife doesn't like it all that much.

[JarvisAmadio]

Some weeks ago, my good friend came from England and he brought a bottle of the French wine - J. Vidal-Fleury Muscat de Beaumes de Venise,2008...I'm not an expert in wine or its lover, but this muscat was really good =)

[WinstonSpencer]

I guess. It's been a long time since I've drank through 5 bottles of wine in an evening. Of course, that was also with lots of company. Last night we went through 3:

2008 Ménage à Trois Red
2005 Egri Bikavér Bull's Blood of Eger - I absolutely love this stuff. Very cheap. I don't care.
some other red I didn't care for very much

This past weekend, we enjoyed a bottle of:

2008 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap - best bottle of wine I've had in a while, in it's price range.

Winston, I think we're on different ends of the wine spectrum. But I appreciate the input, none the less.

I'm really not as much of a wine snob as I'm leading you to believe. I have some generous friends and my wine budget exceeds my cigar budget as my wife would rather pop a cork than cut a cap. Only after a few hundred bottles from the grocery store have I begun to develop a palate and the patience to place quality over quantity. Not to say that quality and price are directly related. On the other hand, I really like Columbia Crest Merlot from Washington. About 6 bucks at Wal-Mart.

[ashauler]

I never could get into wine, gives me heartburn. The wife drinks some, but I don't even pay attention to what she picks up. The wine section is too far from the scotch.