The Official Wine Thread

[Principle]

 

[Omega Male]

Love Donnhoff.

 

[Omega Male]

Best rosé I've had the pleasure of sampling in a long while. Another winner from SommSelect.

 

[crazn]

donnhoff jj prum and selbach oster. riesling greats.

 

[Principle]

Also low key Bruno Giacosa (was super perfumed as expected) but still pretty tight.

rip

 

[Omega Male]

This is about as good as Napa gets, for me. Mt. Veeder vineyard, winemaker came through at Chateau Lafite. Tiny production and, hey, cool Zoroastrian label.

 

[Piobaire]

Just had a Ravena Sangiovese and it was way too tart.

 

[NJE66]

Interesting blend. Valdiguié, petite syrah, carignan etc.

 

[Omega Male]

Stunning for under $20. Could drink this all day. Probably will.

 

[wojt]

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I finally drank mine Austin Hope which I hauled from US and paired with sirloin steak and it was amazing. First impression is that it is a bit too jammy and more reminiscent of Zinfandel than CS, however the balance, texture and finish were really great. I get how it can turn some people off but I really enjoyed it.

 

[Piobaire]

Had with a nice dinner that featured a rotisserie chicken. Nothing grand but a nice drinking wine. Cherry and rhubarb.

 

[Omega Male]

Can't add much to the expert opinion other than I'm very happy with $60 online for this quality.

Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points: One of the gems in the lineup is the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Four Flags. This thrilling, sensational Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful perfume of red currants, spice box, new leather, and dried flowers. Medium to full-bodied, seamless, and thrillingly textured, it offers balance, remarkable purity, and a finish that won’t quit. While Red Mountain is known for producing powerful, structured wines, this is all about finesse and elegance. It will drink nicely for two decades.

 

[usctrojans31]

Opened the Patricia Green 2017 Estate Vineyard Old Vine Pinot Noir a few weeks ago. It was way too young, but I wanted to try it to celebrate my birthday. Highly recommended, though give it 5 years.

 

[Piobaire]

I was looking at opening a 2014 Beserker's Cuvee and decided not to as it was probably too young...that '17 must have been in diapers.

 

[jbarwick]

Has anyone had Bodegas El Nido 'Clio' before? Someone recommended it to me but I don't want to drop $50+ on a bottle that isn't that great. Some of the more expensive wines we drink are The Prisoner, Papillon, Saldo, Stag's Leap.