The Official Wine Thread

[kwilkinson]

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?

 

[erictheobscure]



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?



Maybe that's how he looks after he drinks the ME SB.

 

[Piobaire]



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.

 

[tattersall]



I hear this is a favorite of Joel Robuchon. I need to try it one day.

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.

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.

 

[Eustace]

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.

 

[alexg]

Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some ****** South African Champagne right now and wishing I wasn't.

 

[b1os]

There is no such thing as South African Champagne.

 

[Piobaire]



Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some ****** 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

 

[alexg]

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.

 

[kwilkinson]



Are there any ~$20 champagnes worth drinking? I'm drinking some ****** 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.

 

[erictheobscure]



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.

 

[kwilkinson]



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.

 

[erictheobscure]



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.

 

[Piobaire]

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.

 

[erictheobscure]

Jesus Christ, Piob--you're not hung over like a dog today? You must have a mighty, mighty liver.