soulpope Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 4 minutes ago, mikeweil said: FEUDO ARANCIO Grillo 2018 Better than last year's vintage. Looks tasty .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 It is - nice summer wine for warm evenings like today and in the upcoming week - as the forecasts tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mikeweil Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 I would have xpected at least a decent Italian coffee machine from you ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 35 minutes ago, mikeweil said: I would have xpected at least a decent Italian coffee machine from you ...... 😋 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 Opus One Red Wine 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 On 7/6/2019 at 1:14 PM, bresna said: 14 Justin Savant. Large group so if that runs out, up next is the 2014 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon. How are Hess wines? I go to Mount De La Salle often (next door to Hess), and I've always been tempted to stop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 10 hours ago, Matthew said: How are Hess wines? I go to Mount De La Salle often (next door to Hess), and I've always been tempted to stop there. I don't think Hess makes a bad wine. They try to keep their prices down, which I like. The 2016 Hess Estate Chardonnay was a phenomenal bottle of wine for $17. This particular 2014 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon was just OK... for the money. For $50 (on sale from ~$60) I felt it should have been better. Maybe I got a bad cork? It happens. The 2012 vintage was superb. Their single estate Cabernet from their Allomi Vineyard is very good and very nicely priced for a single estate Cab. The Hess Select line is good wine at a good price - typically under $10. I don't know if they have any wines that they only sell there. It's worth stopping by to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted July 22, 2019 Report Share Posted July 22, 2019 58 minutes ago, bresna said: I don't think Hess makes a bad wine. They try to keep their prices down, which I like. The 2016 Hess Estate Chardonnay was a phenomenal bottle of wine for $17. This particular 2014 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon was just OK... for the money. For $50 (on sale from ~$60) I felt it should have been better. Maybe I got a bad cork? It happens. The 2012 vintage was superb. Their single estate Cabernet from their Allomi Vineyard is very good and very nicely priced for a single estate Cab. The Hess Select line is good wine at a good price - typically under $10. I don't know if they have any wines that they only sell there. It's worth stopping by to see. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 Fibonacci Verdeca-Fiano PUGLIA IGPÂ Â 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted July 31, 2019 Report Share Posted July 31, 2019 On July 22, 2019 at 8:16 PM, Matthew said: Opus One Red Wine 2010 Show off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 hours ago, jlhoots said: Show off!! I couldn't resist! Got it as a gift. Living in the heart of the wine country has its advantages --Â I live next door to the Opus One vineyards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Yesterday evening .... : Nice Cabernet/Merlot IGT .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Vintage 2015 .... a true bargain indeed .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Producteurs Reunis Cebazan Anciens Temps Cabernet Syrah 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Rather cold outside .... so this is the plan for later .... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matthew Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Hess Select 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Another very cool day ahead in the alps - therefore decanting for (much) later .... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Turley Zinfandel Juvenile 2017 - great price on a very good wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jlhoots said: Turley Zinfandel Juvenile 2017 - great price on a very good wine. What is it going for these days? I used to get this from the winery for $30/bottle but the shipping got up to almost $9/bottle, so I dropped off their list years ago. In recent years, I've been able to get it for $39/bottle and I've grabbed several but... I just don't think it's worth it. There are great Zins out there for a lot less money and great high-end Zins for not much more. I still prefer the Juvenile to their other "cheaper Zin", the Old Vine Zin, but again, with what I paid, I expected more. BTW - this wine is the only wine that gives my wife a red face. Weirdest thing. We drink plenty of reds, including many Zins, and this one wine gives her hot flashes and a red face. She won't drink it any more. 14 hours ago, Matthew said: Hess Select 2016 How was this? I've found these Selects to be good "bang for the buck" wines. Edited August 6, 2019 by bresna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, bresna said: What is it going for these days? I used to get this from the winery for $30/bottle but the shipping got up to almost $9/bottle, so I dropped off their list years ago. In recent years, I've been able to get it for $39/bottle and I've grabbed several but... I just don't think it's worth it. There are great Zins out there for a lot less money and great high-end Zins for not much more. I still prefer the Juvenile to their other "cheaper Zin", the Old Vine Zin, but again, with what I paid, I expected more. BTW - this wine is the only wine that gives my wife a red face. Weirdest thing. We drink plenty of reds, including many Zins, and this one wine gives her hot flashes and a red face. She won't drink it any more. How was this? I've found these Selects to be good "bang for the buck" wines. I've seen the Juvenile priced variably from $25 - $35. The regular Seghesio bottling may be a better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jlhoots said: I've seen the Juvenile priced variably from $25 - $35. The regular Seghesio bottling may be a better deal. My favorite big Zin these days is the last "real" Seghesio, San Lorenzo. It's the only estate that's still owned & run by a Seghesio (Peter). The family sold the label back 2011 but Peter kept the family's original site. The 2014 was phenomenal. The 2015 was a step down but still good. My favorite wine store is telling me that he may be able to get some of Carlisle's Zins. I have been wanting to try their wines for years, as they always seem to garner high scores. My only concern now is that high-scoring Zins have lately been on the drier & lighter side. The days of a 95 point jammy fruit bomb seem to have retired with Robert Parker. I love Zins that are jammy fruit bombs. Ridge used to fit the bill but since Paul Draper retired, their wines have been dried out and I won't buy them any more. Edited August 6, 2019 by bresna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 32 minutes ago, bresna said: My favorite big Zin these days is the last "real" Seghesio, San Lorenzo. It's the only estate that's still owned & run by a Seghesio (Peter). The family sold the label back 2011 but Peter kept the family's original site. The 2014 was phenomenal. The 2015 was a step down but still good. My favorite wine store is telling me that he may be able to get some of Carlisle's Zins. I have been wanting to try their wines for years, as they always seem to garner high scores. My only concern now is that high-scoring Zins have lately been on the drier & lighter side. The days of a 95 point jammy fruit bomb seem to have retired with Robert Parker. I love Zins that are jammy fruit bombs. Ridge used to fit the bill but since Paul Draper retired, their wines have been dried out and I won't buy them any more. I'm with you. Give me a jammy fruit bomb any day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, bresna said: Â How was this? I've found these Selects to be good "bang for the buck" wines. I liked the Hess Select, it had a lighter taste that other cabernets I've had, and for $20.00, well worth the price. I'm going to try others in the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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