The Official Wine Thread

[Omega Male]

 

[Omega Male]

@Piobaire

Somm's Kitchen, already almost sold out. Ian's spelling is almost as bad as his palate is good!

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[Omega Male]

Ft. Ross - Seaview pinots are the bomb.

 

[venividivicibj]

Siran was far too young, finally coming around after about 5 hours. Under the Wire (Bedrock) was really good - I think theyre finally getting the hang of it (third or fourth vintage)

 

[venividivicibj]

@Piobaire

Somm's Kitchen, already almost sold out. Ian's spelling is almost as bad as his palate is good!

14 Month Wine ImmersionProgram-- Dinners, Trips, Educational and Wine Shipments.

I keep wanting to do one of their tastings, but we don't plan our Paso trips that far in advance

 

[jbarwick]

 

[venividivicibj]

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I see you

 

[venividivicibj]

Probably my favorite Paso producer

 

[Omega Male]

 

[Omega Male]

Stolpman syrah/viognier from SB County. Very easy drinking at 13% ABV.

We pick Syrah early while still “crunchy”, with high acidity and low potential alcohol. Then, we utilize whole grape, uncrushed carbonic fermentation so as not to extract coarse, under-ripe tannin – leaving the wine feathery and chillable. To ensure a pure, luscious fruit profile we use the age-old Cote Rotie “Roasted Slope” method of co-fermenting a small percentage of viognier that heaps on pretty floral aromatics to the darker, brooding Syrah profile.

 

[Kappelan]

 

[Omega Male]

Nebbiolo, barbera and merlot blend. No cab in the 2020.

 

[venividivicibj]

'20 Gros Nore yesterday - good, but '21s are definitely a step above

 

[venividivicibj]

Tablas Panoplie - apparently their top blend - more mouvedre heavy than their Esprit/en goblet bottlings. Really good, rounding into its own now.

 

[venividivicibj]

Last few days - mix of old and new world.

Xavier Gerarrd continues to impress. Best Saint Joseph I've had
Saint Damien - CdP-light, amazing value
DiCo -old world-leaning Napa Cab
Ridge - stalwart, mid weight, good herbal component