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dera · 16 October 2015, 06:45 AM

No pics, but I hope everyone has tried the 2010 Mas La Plana. Best vintage since 1996 from them. Fantastic stuff.

teqp · 19 October 2015, 12:25 PM

Went with a nice Syrah tonight.

G8RDPM · 20 October 2015, 03:02 AM

Had this last night. Very nice.

BNA/LION · 20 October 2015, 08:40 AM

https://www.vsattui.com/?method=page...012VSattuiCabs

GerardoG · 25 October 2015, 02:10 PM

Today I opened a bottle of Abstract '13 (WS92) and as I was expecting a full -yet young- red, I decanted for an hour. First impressions, bottle is quite heavy and, despite the odd label, pushes your mind towards a full bodied red. The label does not give you any information on grapes, tastes or aromas, other than well known Orin Swift Cellars.

Color is intense, and aromas, as you swirl reveal a lot of peppery/dark berry hints. On palate, it is an unusual blend. Aromas and colors suggest a cab-like wine, yet it is very drinkable with mild tannins. I paired with cheese, salumi and bacon-mint pasta, it did ok without being outstanding.

My 2 cents: if you want to give a 'wine connoisseur' option in color and aromas, yet a very easy going red, this is it. If you are looking for flavor so that match the thick, rich aromas and colors....well , this will not do it. I will leave some for tomorrow and see how it changes....

G8RDPM · 25 October 2015, 02:16 PM

Very Abstract!

GerardoG · 25 October 2015, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Very Abstract!

Very! To be honest, I bought this because of a) the winery and b) got 92 points on WS....why not.

bigal1980 · 26 October 2015, 03:08 AM

No wine today. Just a few pints of Leeds Brewery IPA.

incontrol · 26 October 2015, 03:18 AM

Drank this last night. An excellent champagne. Red berries and flowers with tiny bubbles in this one. I always have a few of these on hand.

bigal1980 · 26 October 2015, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

Drank this last night. An excellent champagne. Red berries and flowers with tiny bubbles in this one. I always have a few of these on hand.

My favourite NV rose champagne. Never disappoints.

G8RDPM · 26 October 2015, 11:17 AM

We are in the Far Niente wine club. Got this(and others)this week.It is their new label/brand. It was excellent!

theloxmyth · 27 October 2015, 05:23 AM

I Took Your Advice And We're Trying The One You Pointed Out To Me...

I also picked up two more Malbecs!

Will let you know what our un-discerning pallets make of them.

theloxmyth · 27 October 2015, 05:46 AM

I JUST saw this...97/100 points?!

(We'll let you know how it "go."

)

I saw a 100/100 point wine that sells at $270!

This (above

) is a bargain!)

GerardoG · 27 October 2015, 06:24 AM

Achaval is a very good Malbec. And yes, 97. I will not give my comments until you share yours. Enjoy!

theloxmyth · 27 October 2015, 10:29 AM

OK, I like it.

Mellow. Mild. Subdued. Subtle. OUTSTANDING!

The Malbec was, comparatively, bold and powerful and wonderful in its own way.

Thank you for your advice on this one, Gerardo!

GerardoG · 27 October 2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

OK, I like it.

Mellow. Mild. Subdued. Subtle. OUTSTANDING!

The Malbec was, comparatively, bold and powerful and wonderful in its own way.

Thank you for your advice on this one, Gerardo!

It is a great Rioja (next time let it breathe for 30-45 min; makes it even better!). My 2 cents: a fantastic wine for an excellent price

bdex75 · 27 October 2015, 10:45 AM

Got into this one Saturday night at my fathers 65th birthday party. They are mostly white wine drinkers and left this all to me!! Picked it up as I am generally a big fan of anything from Alexander Valley. The first we tried was the Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown. At $60 a bottle going rate for the Rodney Strong this $22 bottle is a great alternative. And it pairs very well with White Castle sliders!!

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GerardoG · 27 October 2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

Got into this one Saturday night at my fathers 65th birthday party. They are mostly white wine drinkers and left this all to me!! Picked it up as I am generally a big fan of anything from Alexander Valley. The first we tried was the Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown. At $60 a bottle going rate for the Rodney Strong this $22 bottle is a great alternative. And it pairs very well with White Castle sliders!!

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I have seen this at liquor store....will have to try

Runnin' Rebel · 27 October 2015, 12:31 PM

Frei Brothers is a great reasonable every evening wine. 2012 reserve is good. Also good enough to bring to a dinner party as a gift. Can't beat it at <25 U.S. gulp it down as it finishes weak though. Starts out very nice

Can't say this enough, buy all the 2012 you can of most of the decent wineries in Napa. Then jump all over the 2013 next as it surely might surpass the 2012, which was amazing

Happy drinking

I have my winter wines coming in next week, very excited. Except Hundred Acre won't be coming until Spring 2016

BNA/LION · 27 October 2015, 04:25 PM

Tonight with Salmon!

flyboyx999 · 28 October 2015, 04:05 PM

Here is my first wine post

drumminj · 29 October 2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

(image of Faust cab here)

Enjoyed this while out with the wife last night. It was excellent!

Have had this a few times and enjoyed it as well.

Not much WA wine representation in this thread. Looks like I'm going to have to start participating (and learn how to quote pictures)

Runnin' Rebel · 29 October 2015, 12:13 PM

I like Columbia Crest Wine in a pinch Jason. It's pretty good at the price, actually very good

BNA/LION · 29 October 2015, 12:13 PM

There Here! Received our 3 Bottles of Designation Today.

Designation Red Wine A vintner's fantasy - to create a blend both unparalleled and without compromise. Designation is a selection of just a handful of the finest barrels in the Anomaly cellar.

Want to drink one now but have to make myself wait for these babies to mature to their full potential!

I will write a review when we crack a bottle.

LOVE this Vineyard! http://www.anomalyvineyards.com/#vineyard

RHIII · 1 November 2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Had this last night. Very nice.

Sequoia Grove is one of our favorites. My wife and I. I sited the winery last year during the holidays.

I still have some of their Cambium left as well as their Cab based port.

Very nice!!

Baco Noir · 1 November 2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by drumminj

Have had this a few times and enjoyed it as well.

Not much WA wine representation in this thread. Looks like I'm going to have to start participating (and learn how to quote pictures)

We love L'Ecole and Pepperbridge out of Walla Walla.

BNA/LION · 1 November 2015, 12:39 PM

South African 2011 Rust En Vrede Stellenbosch Estate

Excellent! Highly Recommended! Got it a Costco and going back for more.

http://rustenvrede.com/wine-range/rust-en-vrede-estate/

wantonebad · 1 November 2015, 03:29 PM

Mon petit shaf-shaf

drumminj · 2 November 2015, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

We love L'Ecole and Pepperbridge out of Walla Walla.

Good to hear it -- lots of good wine in Washington, though I don't know how much of it gets distributed out of state. We're lucky to live really close to Woodinville, where many of the Walla Walla, Yakima, and Red Mountain wineries have tasting rooms.

Last night we had a bottle of 2009 Chimney Rock cabernet from our recent trip to Napa. Very tasty.

RHIII · 6 November 2015, 07:12 AM

Long relaxing weekend away with the wife...and a couple of gems.

(And my '13 Hundred Acre Ark arrives tomorrow!!!) 😉

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26 October 2015, 03:18 AM	#369
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Drank this last night. An excellent champagne. Red berries and flowers with tiny bubbles in this one. I always have a few of these on hand. __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

27 October 2015, 05:23 AM	#372
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Gerardo, I Took Your Advice... I Took Your Advice And We're Trying The One You Pointed Out To Me... I also picked up two more Malbecs! Will let you know what our un-discerning pallets make of them.

27 October 2015, 05:46 AM	#373
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Wow! I JUST saw this...97/100 points?! (We'll let you know how it "go." ) I saw a 100/100 point wine that sells at $270! This (above ) is a bargain!)

27 October 2015, 10:45 AM	#377
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Simply...The Wine Thread Got into this one Saturday night at my fathers 65th birthday party. They are mostly white wine drinkers and left this all to me!! Picked it up as I am generally a big fan of anything from Alexander Valley. The first we tried was the Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown. At $60 a bottle going rate for the Rodney Strong this $22 bottle is a great alternative. And it pairs very well with White Castle sliders!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2015, 12:31 PM	#379
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Frei Brothers is a great reasonable every evening wine. 2012 reserve is good. Also good enough to bring to a dinner party as a gift. Can't beat it at <25 U.S. gulp it down as it finishes weak though. Starts out very nice Can't say this enough, buy all the 2012 you can of most of the decent wineries in Napa. Then jump all over the 2013 next as it surely might surpass the 2012, which was amazing Happy drinking I have my winter wines coming in next week, very excited. Except Hundred Acre won't be coming until Spring 2016 __________________ ♛

16 October 2015, 06:45 AM	#361
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	No pics, but I hope everyone has tried the 2010 Mas La Plana. Best vintage since 1996 from them. Fantastic stuff.

19 October 2015, 12:25 PM	#362
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Went with a nice Syrah tonight.

25 October 2015, 02:16 PM	#366
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Very Abstract!

27 October 2015, 10:29 AM	#375
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	OK, I like it. Mellow. Mild. Subdued. Subtle. OUTSTANDING! The Malbec was, comparatively, bold and powerful and wonderful in its own way. Thank you for your advice on this one, Gerardo!

29 October 2015, 12:13 PM	#383
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I like Columbia Crest Wine in a pinch Jason. It's pretty good at the price, actually very good __________________ ♛

6 November 2015, 07:12 AM	#390
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Long relaxing weekend away with the wife...and a couple of gems. (And my '13 Hundred Acre Ark arrives tomorrow!!!) 😉 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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