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post #12181 of 13041
2/3/12 at 9:57am
I just realized from looking at that label that her SB alcohol is unusually high. But it never really tasted hot to me. Maybe the oak mitigates that a bit. Piob?
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post #12182 of 13041
2/3/12 at 10:02am
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I hear this is a favorite of Joel Robuchon. I need to try it one day.

Am I the only one who thinks Robuchon looks like the me gusta face?

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Maybe that's how he looks after he drinks the ME SB.
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post #12183 of 13041
2/3/12 at 10:37am
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I just realized from looking at that label that her SB alcohol is unusually high. But it never really tasted hot to me. Maybe the oak mitigates that a bit. Piob?

Could well be. That and it has some acid too. It certainly does not drink hot but rather has a full, unctuous mouth feel.
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post #12184 of 13041
2/3/12 at 11:00am
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I hear this is a favorite of Joel Robuchon. I need to try it one day.

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I just realized from looking at that label that her SB alcohol is unusually high. But it never really tasted hot to me. Maybe the oak mitigates that a bit. Piob?
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Could well be. That and it has some acid too. It certainly does not drink hot but rather has a full, unctuous mouth feel.

I'd say acid rather than oak that balances the alcohol.

Piob, if you ever get the chance, try the SB from Le Vieux Pin - very similar to ME, perhaps not as well balanced, but definitely on the right track for a young BC winery. I think I poasted a pic a while ago... if I had one criticism it would be the alcohol being too high.

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post #12185 of 13041
2/3/12 at 11:35am
Last Night: 2008 Renieri Rosso di Montalcino. For $11, will definitely get some more. A little deeper in color and darker fruit than most Rossos I've had. Nice little daily drinker.
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post #12186 of 13041
2/5/12 at 1:33pm
Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some shitty South African Champagne right now and wishing I wasn't.
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post #12187 of 13041
2/5/12 at 1:50pm
There is no such thing as South African Champagne. teacha.gif
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post #12188 of 13041
2/5/12 at 2:08pm
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Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some shitty South African Champagne right now and wishing I wasn't.

$27 at K&L Wines and I'm loving it. In fact, we're sipping a bottle of it at this moment.

https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=844303
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post #12189 of 13041
2/5/12 at 2:21pm
I've been meaning to order a case from K&L for a while. They have the 2001 Viña Ardanza Rioja Reserva Especial which I had at Per Se and loved.
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post #12190 of 13041
2/5/12 at 6:12pm
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Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some shitty South African Champagne right now and wishing I wasn't.

Champagne? No. Sparkling wine? Yes. Adami Prosecco and Jaume Serra Cristalino or German Gilabert for Cava.
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post #12191 of 13041
2/5/12 at 6:27pm
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Champagne? No. Sparkling wine? Yes. Adami Prosecco and Jaume Serra Cristalino or German Gilabert for Cava.

I love German Gilabert. Best $12 or $13 sparkling ever.
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post #12192 of 13041
2/5/12 at 6:59pm
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I love German Gilabert. Best $12 or $13 sparkling ever.
It is really, really good. For the same price, by the basic Adami Prosecco if you find it, or, for $4-5 more buy the Adami Bosco di Gica.
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post #12193 of 13041
2/5/12 at 7:15pm
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It is really, really good. For the same price, by the basic Adami Prosecco if you find it, or, for $4-5 more buy the Adami Bosco di Gica.

I've enjoyed the regular Adami; never tried the Bosco di Gica.
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post #12194 of 13041
2/5/12 at 7:23pm
03 L'Aventure Côte-à-Côte Estate. Visited this place over Xmas. Bought a case of current release and a couple library release.

This wine is fantastic. GSM but about 40% G. Nose is pepper and spice of Syrah and that certain "foxy" notes I associate with Mouvedre. In the mouth it's all voluptuous Grenache. Finish is pepper and spice of Syrah with some tannins. Love it.
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post #12195 of 13041
2/5/12 at 7:42pm
Jesus Christ, Piob--you're not hung over like a dog today? You must have a mighty, mighty liver.
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