The Official Wine Thread - Page 895

Ok, I was using a rationalization, but "I don't know anyone who could get through the day without two or three juicy rationalizations.  They're more important than sex."  (sub, generalizations)

Fair point. Pardon my pedantry.

Tonight:

2001 bodegas muga Rioja aro: spectacular, drinking amazingly but will probably evolve over the next decade

2006 hitching post bien nacido: not as tight as a nun's asshole anymore... Actually pretty open with abundant fruit and a silky smooth finish, peaking.

2005 royal tokaji 5 puttonoyos azsu: great acidity, amazing concentration, apricots and lychee notes, about as good as tokaji gets.

2007 loring caragachhi, concentrated, open, smooth, with huge fruit, probably could go a couple more years.

Nice. Client's house again?

They really are. They're a lot like Mondavi in the US in that they produce a wide range of large production wines, but most are well made and some are very good.

They also make Tignanello.  In good vintages, it can be among the best of Tuscan wines.

Yeah, he has some super nice stuff. Can't get enough. He is more like a friend now after my 5 visits :D

Sipping a 2001 Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva, purchased at a grocery store down the street for 18 euros.

Nice, Eric.

Have several wines last night. One was Ken Wright's first blend (vs. single vineyard designate) and it was fantastic. Elegant, dried fruit, complex structure. Very, very nice. Had a Domaine Serene...Evanstead I think...more tannic, darker, darker fruit but a short finish. An 07 Cedarman Turley Zin was full of fruit, spice and dill, smooth but assertive tannins.

Took a pic of this label for some reason:



Tons of sediment. Strong graphite smell to me. Was a powerful cab with a hearty amount of dark fruit.

I've only had Ken Wright's entry-level Willamette PN, and it struck me as a fantastic bargain. I've been meaning to try his higher end and/or single vineyard stuff.

I've had a couple and they are very good. I have an 08 I am sitting on to share with the somm where I was last night. He just got back from Oregon Pinot Camp. He went up the week before and spent a day at Wright's place and apparently Ken delivered the tour to a small group of somms himself. He sounds really passionate and dedicated to making great, elegant wine with power.

You ever meet somebody who doesn't like aged wine? This guy in my office can't bear to drink anything with over 8 years on it.

Is he on drugs? Shoot him.