The Official Wine Thread

[Nemesis_4]

Needs some more time but enjoyable

 

[edinatlanta]

For you wine aficionados what are your indicators that the wine needs more cellaring

 

[NJE66]

For you wine aficionados what are your indicators that the wine needs more cellaring

Young....

 

[edmorel]

For you wine aficionados what are your indicators that the wine needs more cellaring

I like my wine like I like my women; big bodied, floral, viscous mouthfeel with a long velvety finish.

 

[Omega Male]

Guys, seriously great value for this 2013. View attachment 1400974 A Bordeaux blend of cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot.

Good producer.

Also SA.

 

[Beckwith]

Sleeper Sauvignon blanc from last bottle. I believe this is one of their own co-branded wines. Not bad.

 

[RedLantern]

For you wine aficionados what are your indicators that the wine needs more cellaring

It is somewhat down to taste, but generally has to do with how aggressive the tannins are, IME

 

[Nemesis_4]

For you wine aficionados what are your indicators that the wine needs more cellaring

A question that I can’t imagine anyone having a great answer to.

I would say if you like the producer and you have the opportunity to taste the wine at ‘release’ (and you enjoy it) and then taste it along its life cycle and gauge is the best bet.

Also, there are producers that have a track record of wines that age and generally it can be said that x producer’s wines drink well with x amount of age. There are of course vintage variations, etc that confound this.

But I try not to be too obsessed with opening a wine “at the right time”- no use in being pedantic about it- it can take away some of the enjoyment factor.

 

[NJE66]

The history repeats itself,

 

[NJE66]

And on and on it's going...

Terrific massive monastrell from Murcia. This is what happens when you ordering wines being fucked up. No regrets though!

 

[Omega Male]

Sunny day with a nice breeze. Sitting in the garden and chillin’ like a villain.

 

[Omega Male]

Those who can, should get some of this.

Hyde de Villaine, “Belle Cousine”

The thumbnail description of today’s gorgeous Bordeaux-style blend is this: It has all the pedigree of Opus One without the accompanying price tag. One could argue, in fact, that Hyde de Villaine is just as high-profile a partnership as Opus One: It’s principals, Aubert de Villaine (of Domaine...

www.sommselect.com

 

[NJE66]

Sunny day with a nice breeze. Sitting in the garden and chillin’ like a villain.

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Living the dream!!

 

[Omega Male]

More bubbles.

 

[beargonefishing]

More bubbles.

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It's like 11am in Cali. Omega is living the best life.