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branman1986 · 8 December 2016, 11:15 PM

Oh, just a mag of Raveneau...

limenko · 9 December 2016, 08:04 AM

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Oh, just a mag of Raveneau...

MDT is my favourite Rav, whenever i see it, no matter what the vintage I find it hard to resist.

offrdmania · 9 December 2016, 09:04 AM

I'm a bit biased. Just picked up the labels and will be bottling next month. It's been on French oak for 18 months. It has an amazing nose, inky black color and a surprisingly soft finish.

I also just finished up a port comprised of 5 Portuguese varietals and some left over Zinfandel for fruitiness. I'm currently cold settling it and will be putting it on oak shortly for the next 12-16 months.

I also have a Petite Sirah finishing up Malolactic right now which will also be going into oak soon.

Runnin' Rebel · 10 December 2016, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

I'm a bit biased. Just picked up the labels and will be bottling next month. It's been on French oak for 18 months. It has an amazing nose, inky black color and a surprisingly soft finish

I also just finished up a port comprised of 5 Portuguese varietals and some left over Zinfandel for fruitiness. I'm currently cold settling it and will be putting it on oak shortly for the next 12-16 months.

I also have a Petite Sirah finishing up Malolactic right now which will also be going into oak soon.

Excellent Matt and congratulations, very exciting bottling your own I'm sure

Looks like we have at least 2 winery guys on here.

Hav a great holiday everyone

RHIII · 9 December 2016, 10:59 AM

This one was pretty tasty as well!

Such a different style back then!!!

Cheers all!!

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branman1986 · 9 December 2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

This one was pretty tasty as well!

Such a different style back then!!!

Cheers all!!

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Way different! Respectfully, the recent vintages have been koolaid with ridiculous RS. It's a manufactured wine these days, but the American palate loves sugar so more power to em. I'm a little inebriated, so I should probably get off my soap box ;)

GerardoG · 9 December 2016, 11:19 AM

Starting with something simple tonight. Pascual Toso/Malbec/Argentina

offrdmania · 9 December 2016, 11:35 AM

A nice free run blend with dinner tonight. So soft and smooth.

limenko · 9 December 2016, 01:11 PM

Just at Xmas lunch and keeping to the magnum theme to kick festivities off. This one is a very fresh 15

branman1986 · 9 December 2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by limenko

Just at Xmas lunch and keeping to the magnum theme to kick festivities off. This one is a very fresh 15

You drink cool wine

branman1986 · 10 December 2016, 11:54 AM

Had a 12 Oakville Ranch Cab Franc and a 12 Turley Pesenti tonight. Both good, but the Cab Franc needed a few more years in bottle.

Sorry for my drunk ranting last night - I'm paying for it today!

fusionstorm · 10 December 2016, 01:42 PM

Gents, with regards to French whites and their ageability, I'd suggest you research "premox", which is short for premature oxidation. Major issue that affects a noticeable number of vintages, unfortunately.

Lawman77 · 10 December 2016, 05:22 PM

I know. You're better than all of us "noobs."
#sorich

fusionstorm · 11 December 2016, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawman77

I know. You're better than all of us "noobs."
#sorich

This is directed towards.......?

Rock · 10 December 2016, 08:28 PM

"Blandy's Madeira"
Product of the Island of Madeira, Portugal.
I have been a keen aficionado of fortified wines all my life. Australia makes some wonderful fortifieds but for a change I am drinking this one from Portugal, courtesy of my good mate Gary. Best with great crumbly cheeses, but tonight just a glass on its own.

RHIII · 11 December 2016, 08:06 AM

A little Christmas 'dinner' this evening with a couple of great friends of ours -- pulled a couple of these out to enjoy.

Cheers all!!!!

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fusionstorm · 11 December 2016, 09:58 AM

^^^ Nice! Please report back with your tasting notes. Wondering if these have hit their prime drinking window yet.

RHIII · 11 December 2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

^^^ Nice! Please report back with your tasting notes. Wondering if these have hit their prime drinking window yet.

Will do!! ---last one I opened (cpl yrs back) still needed to sit some (my thought) -- hoping these are READY!!!

Cheers!!!

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Baco Noir · 11 December 2016, 04:39 PM

Didn't quite finish the magnum.

RHIII · 11 December 2016, 05:02 PM

The '03 Margaux is spectacular.

On the nose you get coffee bean, black licorice with a little spice. Great structure from start to finish - this wine is seamless -- with a great finish.

Ready to drink now - or 10 years from now. Honestly a personal choice!!

This Margaux will (should be) be up there comparable to some of the great vintages!!!

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fusionstorm · 12 December 2016, 01:52 AM

Thanks for the note! I tend to like my BDX on the aged end of the spectrum, especially in good vintages. I'll let my '03 Margaux rest awhile longer before uncorking one. Maybe 2020.....

RHIII · 12 December 2016, 01:55 AM

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Thanks for the note! I tend to like my BDX on the aged end of the spectrum, especially in good vintages. I'll let my '03 Margaux rest awhile longer before uncorking one. Maybe 2020.....

Absolutely!!! And I tend to be the same way with the Bordeauxs myself -- there's almost no wine better than an old Bordeaux!!

Lately I've found that late 80s vintages (85-86 specifically) have been phenomenal!!

Cheers!!!

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OmegaJJH · 12 December 2016, 03:38 AM

Obviously not in the same league as you chaps but just popped to my local wine merchant today to get stocked up for Christmas

Happy holidays everyone!

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jatco · 12 December 2016, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Obviously not in the same league as you chaps but just popped to my local wine merchant today to get stocked up for Christmas

Happy holidays everyone!

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6 Pape's..

incontrol · 12 December 2016, 05:06 AM

Had a Christmas Party with some great friends last night. Here is what we had. The Sandrone Barolo and the Oreno were amazing as were the champagnes we chose.

The Peter Michael Pinot Noir is going to be amazing but it still needs about 5 years of aging.

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RHIII · 12 December 2016, 06:51 AM

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Had a Christmas Party with some great friends last night. Here is what we had. The Sandrone Barolo and the Oreno were amazing as were the champagnes we chose.

The Peter Michael Pinot Noir is going to be amazing but it still needs about 5 years of aging.

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Looks GREAT!!

I agree on the PM Pinot. I opened a 'La Moulin Rouge' for Thanksgiving ('13) and it was quite good -- but still very green.

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fusionstorm · 13 December 2016, 09:49 PM

Some recent pickups......

branman1986 · 13 December 2016, 11:48 PM

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Some recent pickups......

Mine came in a couple weeks ago :) I notice we're on a lot of the same lists...that's Fairchild Stones #2 underneath.

I asked a bunch of friends and coworkers, but nobody can place the black and white bottles...what winery is it?

fusionstorm · 14 December 2016, 01:47 AM

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Mine came in a couple weeks ago :) I notice we're on a lot of the same lists...that's Fairchild Stones #2 underneath.

I asked a bunch of friends and coworkers, but nobody can place the black and white bottles...what winery is it?

Those are the 2012 Sine Qua Non Stock Syrah (tall bottle) and Stein Grenache (short bottle).

branman1986 · 13 December 2016, 11:42 PM

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Looks GREAT!!

I agree on the PM Pinot. I opened a 'La Moulin Rouge' for Thanksgiving ('13) and it was quite good -- but still very green.

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Agree with both of you, I think the 12 MD is way way better than the 10 MD IMHO, even though they both scored 100.

9 December 2016, 09:04 AM	#3
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,863	Simply...The Wine Thread I'm a bit biased. Just picked up the labels and will be bottling next month. It's been on French oak for 18 months. It has an amazing nose, inky black color and a surprisingly soft finish. I also just finished up a port comprised of 5 Portuguese varietals and some left over Zinfandel for fruitiness. I'm currently cold settling it and will be putting it on oak shortly for the next 12-16 months. I also have a Petite Sirah finishing up Malolactic right now which will also be going into oak soon. __________________ TRF Member 11738

9 December 2016, 11:35 AM	#8
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,863	Simply...The Wine Thread A nice free run blend with dinner tonight. So soft and smooth. __________________ TRF Member 11738

10 December 2016, 01:42 PM	#12
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Gents, with regards to French whites and their ageability, I'd suggest you research "premox", which is short for premature oxidation. Major issue that affects a noticeable number of vintages, unfortunately. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

10 December 2016, 08:28 PM	#15
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,691	"Blandy's Madeira" Product of the Island of Madeira, Portugal. I have been a keen aficionado of fortified wines all my life. Australia makes some wonderful fortifieds but for a change I am drinking this one from Portugal, courtesy of my good mate Gary. Best with great crumbly cheeses, but tonight just a glass on its own. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

11 December 2016, 08:06 AM	#16
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Simply...The Wine Thread A little Christmas 'dinner' this evening with a couple of great friends of ours -- pulled a couple of these out to enjoy. Cheers all!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2016, 11:15 PM	#1
branman1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Brandon Location: Atlanta Posts: 142	Oh, just a mag of Raveneau...

9 December 2016, 10:59 AM	#5
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	This one was pretty tasty as well! Such a different style back then!!! Cheers all!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 December 2016, 01:11 PM	#9
limenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Milan Location: Sydney Posts: 898	Just at Xmas lunch and keeping to the magnum theme to kick festivities off. This one is a very fresh 15

10 December 2016, 11:54 AM	#11
branman1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Brandon Location: Atlanta Posts: 142	Had a 12 Oakville Ranch Cab Franc and a 12 Turley Pesenti tonight. Both good, but the Cab Franc needed a few more years in bottle. Sorry for my drunk ranting last night - I'm paying for it today!

10 December 2016, 05:22 PM	#13
Lawman77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 490	I know. You're better than all of us "noobs." #sorich

11 December 2016, 09:58 AM	#17
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	^^^ Nice! Please report back with your tasting notes. Wondering if these have hit their prime drinking window yet. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

11 December 2016, 04:39 PM	#19
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,824	Didn't quite finish the magnum. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

11 December 2016, 05:02 PM	#20
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	The '03 Margaux is spectacular. On the nose you get coffee bean, black licorice with a little spice. Great structure from start to finish - this wine is seamless -- with a great finish. Ready to drink now - or 10 years from now. Honestly a personal choice!! This Margaux will (should be) be up there comparable to some of the great vintages!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2016, 01:52 AM	#21
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Thanks for the note! I tend to like my BDX on the aged end of the spectrum, especially in good vintages. I'll let my '03 Margaux rest awhile longer before uncorking one. Maybe 2020..... __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

12 December 2016, 03:38 AM	#23
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,667	Obviously not in the same league as you chaps but just popped to my local wine merchant today to get stocked up for Christmas Happy holidays everyone! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 December 2016, 05:06 AM	#25
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Simply...The Wine Thread Had a Christmas Party with some great friends last night. Here is what we had. The Sandrone Barolo and the Oreno were amazing as were the champagnes we chose. The Peter Michael Pinot Noir is going to be amazing but it still needs about 5 years of aging. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

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