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Bosbevok · 23 March 2019, 03:57 AM

A good way to find wines that you can try in Napa is to follow the winemaker and not the label. For example Philippe Melka in addition to his own label is the winemaker for 29 other wine estates in Napa. If you like his wine you could find a bottle in your budget and wine style at a number of these 29 estates. Another great winemaker is Robert Foley, Mike Smith, they all consult elsewhere. A little internet research will give you more in Napa and around the world like this.

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wantonebad · 23 March 2019, 07:56 AM

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A good way to find wines that you can try in Napa is to follow the winemaker and not the label. For example Philippe Melka in addition to his own label is the winemaker for 29 other wine estates in Napa. If you like his wine you could find a bottle in your budget and wine style at a number of these 29 estates. Another great winemaker is Robert Foley, Mike Smith, they all consult elsewhere. A little internet research will give you more in Napa and around the world like this.

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Just keep in mind that consulting in Napa can mean a lot of different things and can have varying degrees of involvement. Depends on what the owners want and what that winemakers is willing to provide. Some winemakers really do reach a certain level of notoriety and then sell their name to up and comers as way to add interest and credibility so take consulting tags with grain of salt and look for winemakers who's style you like and pledge to be hands on with their clients.

Bosbevok · 23 March 2019, 09:36 AM

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Just keep in mind that consulting in Napa can mean a lot of different things and can have varying degrees of involvement. Depends on what the owners want and what that winemakers is willing to provide. Some winemakers really do reach a certain level of notoriety and then sell their name to up and comers as way to add interest and credibility so take consulting tags with grain of salt and look for winemakers who's style you like and pledge to be hands on with their clients.

I think if you are dealing with people like Melka and Mike Smith you will only have excellent results. These are some of the worlds greatest winemakers. Highly respected all round.

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Naples09 · 23 March 2019, 11:01 AM

Had a glass of 2014 Opus One at 5Church in Charlotte last night. It's been a while since I've had Opus one, but it was very good!

wantonebad · 24 March 2019, 01:48 AM

I love drinker delivery day...

drumminj · 24 March 2019, 11:48 AM

Fun wine tasting this afternoon as part of a local steak house's wine club. Exploring different takes on DuBrul vineyard's fruit (hosted by Cote Bonneville winemaker Kerry Shiels), as well as getting to compare across vintages.

The Owen Roe merlot surprisingly scored at the top of my list

Bosbevok · 25 March 2019, 06:56 AM

Dinner at Lupo, lovely night.

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incontrol · 25 March 2019, 11:00 AM

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Wow, nice delivery. Looking good for a little while with the Meursault and Cabs.

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incontrol · 25 March 2019, 11:03 AM

Last night at Atera in Manhattan was an epic night. The food, champagne and DRC were off the chart.

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wantonebad · 25 March 2019, 11:15 AM

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Last night at Atera in Manhattan was an epic night. The food, champagne and DRC were off the chart.

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quite a lineup nicely done, you had the same issue as me, deep need for a DRC time machine!

I bet it was glorious though, and the last sip was the best LOL

incontrol · 25 March 2019, 11:22 AM

It truly is magnificent wine. I can still taste it!

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Mr Kram · 26 March 2019, 11:40 AM

Sucked this down with a nice ribeye this weekend.

BNA/LION · 27 March 2019, 01:37 PM

Cheers!

Mr Kram · 29 March 2019, 07:41 AM

Couple of great standbys.

RHIII · 29 March 2019, 08:07 AM

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Last night at Atera in Manhattan was an epic night. The food, champagne and DRC were off the chart.

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Yum!!!! Great place!!

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RHIII · 29 March 2019, 08:10 AM

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How was that 15 Tignanello? I’ve got some older vintages that are great - and have always love the earthiness aspect of it - but it always takes SO long to open up (not that - that is a problem!!!!)

I think the youngest vintage I have is a 12

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Bosbevok · 29 March 2019, 08:34 AM

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How was that 15 Tignanello? I’ve got some older vintages that are great - and have always love the earthiness aspect of it - but it always takes SO long to open up (not that - that is a problem!!!!)

I think the youngest vintage I have is a 12

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Hi Roger, the vintages I still have go back to 2008. The 2015 is interesting in that they blended the various components much earlier resulting in a more accessible vintage than previous years. Previously they aged each cultivar separately and bending them later on. It is an excellent vintage of Tig, and while it tasted great so young, I would age my remaining 2015’s before I drink them.

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encarter13 · 29 March 2019, 10:17 AM

Darioush Duel tonight with some Ribeye steaks

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RHIII · 29 March 2019, 10:48 PM

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Hi Roger, the vintages I still have go back to 2008. The 2015 is interesting in that they blended the various components much earlier resulting in a more accessible vintage than previous years. Previously they aged each cultivar separately and bending them later on. It is an excellent vintage of Tig, and while it tasted great so young, I would age my remaining 2015’s before I drink them.

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Interesting!! Thanks my friend. I’ll have to give it a try!

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Rock · 30 March 2019, 01:31 PM

Another cracker of an Aussie red, this time from the Clare Valley region of South Australia.
Cost A$13. when purchased in 2012 and now drinking like a $40. wine.
Rich and full-bodied, full of life with an elegant nose and well balanced with some oak.
Wish I had bought a couple of cases of this!

yoniman · 30 March 2019, 03:39 PM

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Another cracker of an Aussie red, this time from the Clare Valley region of South Australia.
Cost A$13. when purchased in 2012 and now drinking like a $40. wine.
Rich and full-bodied, full of life with an elegant nose and well balanced with some oak.
Wish I had bought a couple of cases of this!

Yup. My go to wine brand.

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yoniman · 30 March 2019, 03:41 PM

Another Ozzie red. Full bodied. Hints of ripe plums, cherries and chocolates finishes the oak notes.

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Rock · 30 March 2019, 08:30 PM

Anything from the Coonawarra works for me, Jesse.
We are truly blessed in A/NZ with so many great wine producers and so much good wine at such cheap prices. I have given the NZ Marlborough wines a hell of a hiding over 4 decades. (visited the wineries in the early '80s)

Bosbevok · 31 March 2019, 02:12 PM

This one is drinking beautifully but could still go for 3 years.

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James K · 1 April 2019, 02:22 PM

I've been off the thread and website for some time now. Life has been hard the last month. Had this tonight, it was a true gem. 2007 Jumping Goat vineyard :)

Mr Kram · 3 April 2019, 12:03 PM

Some Heitz cab with Italian.

wantonebad · 4 April 2019, 07:02 AM

Better late then never...

Mr Kram · 4 April 2019, 11:31 AM

BNA/LION · 4 April 2019, 12:56 PM

This one was reccommended by a friend and it is very enjoyable!

Trefethen Dragon's Tooth Red Blend 2016
Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
http://www.trefethen.com/?method=pag...-Dragons-Tooth

Varietal
47% Malbec
27% Petit Verdot
23% Cabernet Sauvignon
3% Merlot

Appellation
Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

Estate Vineyard
100% Main Ranch

Winemaker Notes

This alluring blend has rich aromas of ripe red plum, baking spices, and cracked pepper. The palate is lush with flavors of cherries and dark berries. Malbec brings color and diversity of fruit; Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon lend the darker fruits and robust structure. Merlot rounds out the mid-palate and brings an elegant freshness to the wine. While in its youth, this wine will benefit from decanting before serving.

This blend shines with leaner cuts of meat like flank, sirloin, and skirt steak.

encarter13 · 5 April 2019, 09:54 AM

New shipment!

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23 March 2019, 03:57 AM	#4021
Bosbevok "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Canada Watch: Day Date 40 GMT II Posts: 711	A good way to find wines that you can try in Napa is to follow the winemaker and not the label. For example Philippe Melka in addition to his own label is the winemaker for 29 other wine estates in Napa. If you like his wine you could find a bottle in your budget and wine style at a number of these 29 estates. Another great winemaker is Robert Foley, Mike Smith, they all consult elsewhere. A little internet research will give you more in Napa and around the world like this. See me at Bosbevok on YouTube

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yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Another Ozzie red. Full bodied. Hints of ripe plums, cherries and chocolates finishes the oak notes. Sent from my TRT-LX2 using Tapatalk

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,655	Anything from the Coonawarra works for me, Jesse. We are truly blessed in A/NZ with so many great wine producers and so much good wine at such cheap prices. I have given the NZ Marlborough wines a hell of a hiding over 4 decades. (visited the wineries in the early '80s) __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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