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Johnny_5 · Oct 6, 2009

Had a bottle of this Brotherhood Pinot Noir from Finger Lakes NY over last night and tonight. It was pretty tight at first but after some time it opened up nicely and was rather enjoyable. I think after tasting a lot of Hudson Valley wines the "terroir" just jumps out at me.

Sorry the pics are a little blurry I turned the flash of to capture the color of the wine but it in turn slowed down the shutter.

audiophilia · Oct 6, 2009

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Is this dryer than most Pinots you try? Just wondering.

Yes.

HORNS · Oct 6, 2009

Originally Posted by binge

kwik - Hop in your car and make a day-trip up to Anderson Valley. There are many smaller, family-owned wineries up along 128, between Yorkville and Navarro. I don't recall which ones charged, but at least a couple were free, or maybe $5-$10. Since you're going on a weekday, this late in the year, they might not even charge you; especially if you name-drop your employer [cough].

One I particularly enjoyed when we toured it early summer 2008: Toulouse Vineyards. Total mom-n-pop outfit. Their tasting room is a couple of wooden doors stretched between barrels in a barn. The winemaker was there serving the wine when I visited. The yellow lab that runs out to greet you is pretty cool as well.

+1 on Anderson Valley. One of my favorite wines is Sausal Winery, which makes one of the few age-able zinfandels I've tasted. They have vines over 130 years old.

kwilkinson · Oct 6, 2009

Originally Posted by HORNS

+1 on Anderson Valley. One of my favorite wines is Sausal Winery, which makes one of the few age-able zinfandels I've tasted. They have vines over 130 years old.

Sickkkkkkkk.

Thanks for the recs guys. Ended up not being able to go, I had to stay at work for a couple hours on my day off. Hopefully I'll make it up to Anderson Valley next Monday or Tuesday. Looking forward to it, plus I'll have more money by then.

tshaw · Oct 7, 2009

Originally Posted by gomestar

yes, the Finger Lakes to be exact. My GF is doing her thesis back on campus so I'll get to visit her, eat some delicious regional food, and visit a bunch of wineries that I hold in high regard. The tentative plan is to visit Herman J. Wiemer (my personal favorite), Dr. Konstantin Frank, Wagner, and a handful of others that I need to pick out.

Personally, I loved Dr. Konstantin Frank for the champagnes...

T

Johnny_5 · Oct 7, 2009

Somebody buy this wine. $99 for this Barolo is a steal for sure, and Gary Vaynerchuck was not exaggerating about cinderella. http://cinderellawine.com/

Piobaire · Oct 7, 2009

Originally Posted by Johnny_5

Somebody buy this wine. $99 for this Barolo is a steal for sure, and Gary Vaynerchuck was not exaggerating about cinderella.

http://cinderellawine.com/

Nice. I just spent my weekly budget on 2 mags of Sea Smoke though

Johnny_5 · Oct 7, 2009

Well, it is Sea Smoke so you're forgiven.

kronik · Oct 7, 2009

I rarely read this thread - glad I did.. in for some of the Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva.

Piobaire · Oct 7, 2009

Originally Posted by kronik

I rarely read this thread - glad I did.. in for some of the Aldo Conterno Barolo Granbussia Riserva.

Noice!

gomestar · Oct 7, 2009

another great bottle at another superb price.

audiophilia · Oct 8, 2009

This weekend will be wine central.

Our Thanksgiving. It'll be a great excuse to open some nice bottles.

gomestar · Oct 8, 2009

Speaking of Thanksgiving, I plan to do a nice bottle hunt myself. I wont be able to take any time off to visit family, it'll just be me and a few friends in the city this year. I'm thinking of a nice white burgundy (I've been adoring St. Aubin for a while now) and perhaps a Loire Valley white or a Guado al Tasso Vermentino for kicks.

Last year, I spent Thanksgiving in Siena, Italy.

Piobaire · Oct 8, 2009

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Is this dryer than most Pinots you try? Just wondering.

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Yes.

Just curious...can you name the last Pinot you had with a noticeable residual sugar level? Thanks.

gomestar · Oct 8, 2009

In my observations, French pinot noir isn't necessarily dryer than others, but the fruit isn't as massive as say a Cali or a Kiwi. I've had some ridiculously fruity pinots from NZ, the French ones are a much different style, more terroire, etc.

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