Posts by coolpapa

Quote:Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH Yeah, I was considering a smaller Wine Enthusiast one, however I hear that the most common gripe about the sub $1k fridges is that they crap out after a year.I have had a Franklin (a brand I...

Quote:Originally Posted by Huntsman Hmmm, this has all been very interesting. Pegau and Celestins are un-findable near me. For nearly the same price point, I can get a pair of '99 VT's, a pair of '95 VT's or a mag of '99...

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire I had a Cuvee Reserve, 02, and if I remember right I'm going to put it down under the "International Style" column. Which is not to say I did not like it...02 Was a terrible year, so I wouldn't...

Quote:Originally Posted by Piobaire I was thinking of putting that one up too but I think that falls victim to the "international style" more, no? Not that I'm against that per se.Pegau? No, it's traditional, or at least the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Huntsman CdP that can take a few years (20 or so) other than Beaucastel, and are somewhat reasonable?  I would also seek out Pegau. 90 95,99, are all stellar. Bonneau Cuvee' Celestins is also excellent...

Sounds like secondary fermentation to me.

It's very likely they were made by the same company. Patrizio was just starting to offer them last fall. He told me they're basically made on a machine that makes socks.

The color actually wasn't bad, considering that wine was probably from the early 80s/late 70s, and I love old Champagne. What was disturbing was the caramelized wine around the capsule, which was a chore to remove. I was bummed, as I...

Had a little party this afternoon with a bunch of food, none of which goes with any of these wines: caviar, with blinis, creme fraiche and chives, boudin, chicken and sausage gumbo, and bacon and onion confit quiche. From left to...

Quote:Originally Posted by whnay.  Finally, a medium grayI have the medium gray LH hopsack and I want to wear it all the time. Seriously, I like the grey windowpane, it's pretty boss.