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post #3991 of 15993
3/13/10 at 4:46pm
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Originally Posted by Mark from Plano View Post
Will post more later but had an amazing dinner last night at the River Cafe in Brooklyn. First course was Fois Gras Two Ways paired with Nicolas Reserve Sauternes. Un-freaking-believable pairing. Had the rack of lamb for dinner. Sommelier was very helpful. We wound up selecting a 2002 Charmes-Chamberlain (Grand Cru) burgundy in honor of Manton. Wow! What a nice wine.

More later!



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post #3992 of 15993
3/13/10 at 5:13pm
hope you're enjoying this magnificent NYC weather.

Took a plunge and ordered another jacket from Solito
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post #3993 of 15993
3/13/10 at 6:17pm
2005 Potensac or 2006 La Dame Malescot, same price? A really good Bas Medoc chateau in a really good year or the second wine from the inconsistent Marguax in an average year, but from a third growth chateau. I went with with La Dame Malescot because I wanted to drink it soonish. And the label was prettier.
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post #3994 of 15993
3/13/10 at 7:29pm
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Just opened the last bottle of Franciscan Cab to cheer me up as the BBQ gets started in the pouring rain. Root vegetables, sweet potatoes and T Bones. The Cab has been open since noon and is now taking no prisoners. It's telling me to bring on those big, juicy bitches.
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post #3995 of 15993
3/13/10 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by Johnny_5 View Post
Audio,

I picked a few that have great value and that I particularly enjoy.

Castello Romitorio Morellino di Scansano 2007
 This particular wine drinks rather well young. Morellino is a Sangiovese based wine from a village in the south of Tuscany called Scansano. Drinks particularly well young.

Ruffino Modus 2006. This is a really nice Tuscan blend mostly Sangiovese with some cabernet and merlot. Give it a good decant.

Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba. Barbera D'alba is a fantastic food wine, and the varietal is one of the most planted in Italy. This particular Barbera comes from Piedmont (the same region where white truffles come from) and Pio Cesare is a very well respected producer who puts out some great Barbaresco and Barolo. This also got 92 points from Wine Spectator.

Campaccio Terrabianca 2004
 A blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot. 2004 was a great vintage in Italy. 91 points Antonio Galloni.

Vinchio-Vaglio Serra Barbaresco 2003

These are all great suggestions. I need to do a pretty thorough search, but some that stick out are:

Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva. Usually quite robust, but this one has a touch of time on it. Would order myself.

Albino Barbaresco. Great producer.

Corino Barolo. Their 2005 was absolutely sensational. Small production, I'd pick one up at this price.

Smaller Ornellaia, but this will be a step up from the Le Volte.

I still need to look through more. Stay tuned. Also, 2005 Gaja if you're feeling flush.
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post #3996 of 15993
3/13/10 at 7:50pm
eff, was hoping to find their barbera to keep the price low, but this from Ratti is also superb.

One of the biggest names in Piedmon, Aldo Conterno.
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post #3997 of 15993
3/13/10 at 8:09pm
I can't believe I overlooked Le Serre and a couple other of your suggestions. In all fairness, when I was doing it this morning my head was still a little muddy from last nights festivities.
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post #3998 of 15993
3/13/10 at 8:11pm
Today i open one of my "gem's"
Il Caberlot 1993

salut Vaux
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post #3999 of 15993
3/13/10 at 8:17pm
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Today i open one of my "gem's"
Il Caberlot 1993

salut Vaux

NICE!
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post #4000 of 15993
3/13/10 at 8:35pm
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Originally Posted by james_timothy View Post
2005 Potensac or 2006 La Dame Malescot, same price?

A really good Bas Medoc chateau in a really good year or the second wine from the inconsistent Marguax in an average year, but from a third growth chateau.

I went with with La Dame Malescot because I wanted to drink it soonish. And the label was prettier.

Potensac is a much better wine, and 2005 is a much better vintage.
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post #4001 of 15993
3/13/10 at 9:19pm
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Originally Posted by gomestar View Post
These are all great suggestions. I need to do a pretty thorough search, but some that stick out are:

Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva. Usually quite robust, but this one has a touch of time on it. Would order myself.

Albino Barbaresco. Great producer.

Corino Barolo. Their 2005 was absolutely sensational. Small production, I'd pick one up at this price.

Smaller Ornellaia, but this will be a step up from the Le Volte.

I still need to look through more. Stay tuned. Also, 2005 Gaja if you're feeling flush.

Cheers, bud. I owe you and Johnny a bottle when I'm in the city in June. Cheers, a
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post #4002 of 15993
3/13/10 at 9:23pm
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Cheers, bud. I owe you and Johnny a bottle when I'm in the city in June. Cheers, a

No protest. No protest.
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post #4003 of 15993
3/13/10 at 9:26pm
For dinner:



Thinking of cracking a Claypool in a while, the wine we had with Kyle.

Just spoke with the owner of the restaurant I'll be having my B-day dinner at next Saturday. So the wines I'm bringing are:

05 Pur Sang
07 Merry Edwards
79 PX

Can't wait to see the menu. Chef said he'll have it finalized by Wednesday.
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post #4004 of 15993
3/13/10 at 9:28pm
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No protest. No protest.

Chk PM beginning of May. Let's see if we can hook up.
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post #4005 of 15993
3/13/10 at 9:31pm
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