The Official Wine Thread

[Omega Male]

Nothing like that 61 but had this last night. In its perfect drinking window. Love this producer.

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Nice. I am going to be in Paso from June 30 to July 2. Who should we visit, by preference?

 

[Piobaire]

I'm jelly. In no particular order, because all of these kick absolute ass, I'd visit:

L'Adventure
Booker
Denner
Ledge
Clos Selene
Villa Creek
Torrin
TH Cellars (formerly Terry Hoage)
Saxum
Linne Calodo

There is a lot of others and some are just a fun visit, like Opolo, some that are both fun with not bad wine like Tobin James, some are historical like Eberle, and there is indeed some plonk.

 

[Nemesis_4]

 

[Piobaire]

I think I'd rather tour CdP than Bordeaux. I know that's heresy but that's how I roll.

 

[NJE66]

This thread is the perfect place to gain knowledge and enthusiasm for all things grape.

I started out with a half case of £25 Riojas six months ago - with no intentions of going above that level. Since then I have recalibrated my spending cap and more importantly my expectations. As with all things though, it is a slippery slope - particularly if you want to mix it with some of the more experienced posters on here and see what all the fuss is about.

Edit: wrong message was replied. Sorry.

 

[NJE66]

Holy crap, where's the Super Like button?

Not half bad. Had it with simple pasta fresca, virgin olive oil, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and some truffle for lunch. Like the fact the wine being 15 year older than myself, makes me feel a bit younger than I'm actually am. Recived a case as a gift (after his yuppie days in the London stock exchange during the eighties he don't need the money anyway) from a former colleague and have been kickin' it in the cellar for a good 10 years.

He's my kind of colleague.

 

[Nemesis_4]

I think I'd rather tour CdP than Bordeaux. I know that's heresy but that's how I roll.

Amen brother

 

[Omega Male]

Brut Nature Cava rosé. 60 year old Mataró (Monastrell) vines. Bone dry and quite delicious.

 

[Piobaire]

Had this with homemade pizza. Toppings were caramelized onions, homemade Andouille sausage, mozzarella and pepperoni. The Beaujolais was classic with great fruit and stemmy notes. Wish I had more.

 

[NJE66]

Kickass-Mencia from Bierzo. Spain in general just keep them coming...


Four weeks vacation ahead. Too much wine and as usual end up as a trainwreck

 

[NJE66]

I think I'd rather tour CdP than Bordeaux. I know that's heresy but that's how I roll.

I agree with you and @Nemesis_4 ,at least in theory and from current standpoint. Also prefer Côte-Rôtie (just love the La Landonnde from E.Guigal) over Bordeaux. Basically touring Rhône valley from north to south passing Hermitage, Gigondas and Cornas.

 

[esoxm]

Troquet summer cellar sale with another strong showing. No label bottle was a 64 leoville les cases.

 

[Omega Male]

A rare excursion to the most seriously wine-y beer. There's place for it IMHO.

 

[Omega Male]

Wife's birthday. She is 49 again.

 

[Omega Male]

Rosé all day, broseph.