The Official Wine Thread

[The_Schmidt]

I seem to be the only one waving flag for white wines. So here is a dump of recent stuff, some from a trip to Munich, some local.

First some ordinary Champange:

Then upping the level significantly. There was a poster here like a year ago or so that posted a rosé Larmandier-Bernier and I said I would eventually try the Rosé de Maturation Vintage from them and well, it is a blast. The colour is to fall in love with and the taste is really nice, especially considering its price:

Some really good German Riesling:

And some Chardonnay:

Finally some Austrian Riesling again:

 

[Omega Male]

New Zealand pinot in honor of the Springboks giving the All Blacks their worst beat down ever earlier this week. Don't think anyone here cares about rugby other than @Geoffrey Firmin?

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]

New Zealand pinot in honor of the Springboks giving the All Blacks their worst beat down ever earlier this week. Don't think anyone here cares about rugby other than @Geoffrey Firmin?

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🤣sadly there is no Fijian Pinot I can drink to celebrate their win over the English 🤣

 

[edmorel]

I seem to be the only one waving flag for white wines. So here is a dump of recent stuff, some from a trip to Munich, some local.

I have some Reislings from Fass that I’m pretty sure I ordered back when Obama was still president so they should be here any day now and I’ll join you in the white wine posting.

 

[domdomdomdom]

I seem to be the only one waving flag for white wines. So here is a dump of recent stuff, some from a trip to Munich, some local.

Plenty of white wine being drunk here, although it’s not riesling for me but white burgundy. And champagne as you alluded to if that counts, lots of that as well. All recent:

 

[Omega Male]

More surplus French wine for disposal. One does what one can.

 

[The_Schmidt]

Plenty of white wine being drunk here, although it’s not riesling for me but white burgundy. And champagne as you alluded to if that counts, lots of that as well. All recent:

Cant go wrong with white Burgundy. And same for Champagne, very nice.
How is the 164 doing? I am bot sure I ever had one.

 

[ValidusLA]

Got an email from Saxum with a waitlist update. Got excited. Opened it.
It was an estimate on me being maybe 3-4 years out lol.

 

[venividivicibj]

Got an email from Saxum with a waitlist update. Got excited. Opened it.
It was an estimate on me being maybe 3-4 years out lol.

With their recent price increases, by the time I’m accepted on the list I’ll have to drop.

 

[ValidusLA]

With their recent price increases, by the time I’m accepted on the list I’ll have to drop.

Yes it might be totally out of reach by the time I can get it. But I'd rather make that decision than not have the choice.

 

[venividivicibj]

Had ‘08 Heredia Tondonia last night… was not feeling it. Maybe just in a rough spot? I usually love it, but not last night.

 

[Cary Grant]

Had ‘08 Heredia Tondonia last night… was not feeling it. Maybe just in a rough spot? I usually love it, but not last night.

That 08 is VERY lean and still drinking VERY young IMO. Barely any secondary going and no real tertiary that I can recall.

 

[Omega Male]

This is drinking great. 2015 was a very warm year and they added more garnacha than usual. Bright and lively with a long finish.

 

[Cary Grant]

This is drinking great. 2015 was a very warm year and they added more garnacha than usual. Bright and lively with a long finish.

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I’ve got most of a case left of the 15s. One of their better bothlings IMO

 

[Concordia]

A hint to bargain hunters: a 2009 Cru Beaujolais was in magnificent shape last night, even though only a Fleurie. You'll have trouble finding any from that vintage, but the newer ones represent excellent value for those who need food-friendly options tilting toward the Burgundian style. Just be sure to store it in a cold cellar.