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Posted: 8/6/2019 8:02:07 PM EDT
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Over $100.00 a bottle for wine. Ahahaha-no. I'll go be poor somewhere else. Why are you stuck on NAPA Valley? They don't have a lock on great (red) wines. There are some in Sonoma, Russian River and elsewhere that compete nicely. If you can get hold of a bottle, I suggest that you obtain a bottle of Kunde Estate Reserve Cab Sav. and try it.
Wife and I just got back from a 3 day weekend in the Yadkin Valley region of NC. After tasting at a dozen selected estate wineries in the region, we have now found some French and Italian style dry reds and whites that rival California's production. We also found one vineyard producing very interesting Spanish and Portuguese style wines. Wines were in the $18 to $38.00 range with a few estate reserves topping out at about $55.00. But I don't want to thread crap so maybe I'll do my own post later. |
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Posted: 8/6/2019 9:22:12 PM EDT
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Caymus
Nickel and Sullenger Hall Kathryn Shafer Hillside need more? |
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Posted: 8/6/2019 10:41:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Over $100.00 a bottle for wine. Ahahaha-no. I'll go be poor somewhere else. Why are you stuck on NAPA Valley? They don't have a lock on great (red) wines. There are some in Sonoma, Russian River and elsewhere that compete nicely. If you can get hold of a bottle, I suggest that you obtain a bottle of Kunde Estate Reserve Cab Sav. and try it. Wife and I just got back from a 3 day weekend in the Yadkin Valley region of NC. After tasting at a dozen selected estate wineries in the region, we have now found some French and Italian style dry reds and whites that rival California's production. We also found one vineyard producing very interesting Spanish and Portuguese style wines. Wines were in the $18 to $38.00 range with a few estate reserves topping out at about $55.00. But I don't want to thread crap so maybe I'll do my own post later. I’ve never had a Sonoma that really popped for me. I’ve been to Napa and several other wine country areas in the US. Napa is by far the best option in the US....other than that it’s coming from Europe I’ve got plenty of $30 bottles of red blends that I like just fine. However, price very much so dictates quality with established wineries. |
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Posted: 8/6/2019 10:44:48 PM EDT
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Caymus Nickel and Sullenger Hall Kathryn Shafer Hillside need more? Definitely want to try Hall! Forgot about that one thanks. |
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Posted: 8/7/2019 2:19:03 PM EDT
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This is my favorite Napa Valley red.
Barettage Syrah-dominant blend with a pinch of Grenache and Petite Sirah |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 6:26:30 PM EDT
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Must try:
Joseph Phelps Insignia (should be able to get a 2012 now) Robert Young Scion Stags' Leap The Leap and Audentia ($160 on sale now) Stag's Leap FAY & Cask 23 Ridge Monte Bello Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Alpha Omega Proprietary Red and also some of their single vineyard stuff...I just bought futures of something based on a great barrel sample, but I can't recall what it was |
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Posted: 8/10/2019 6:30:56 PM EDT
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Stags Leap Fay
Poor pick - Freak show by Michael David ($20 but very good) |
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Posted: 8/12/2019 4:01:51 PM EDT
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Ridge Monte Bello
Beringer Private Reserve Beringer Knights Valley Reserve (best deal) Shafer Hillside Select Latour! If you're ever in central VA, it's worth a trip to Barboursville for their Octagon. Anything older than their current vintage is >$100. Current vintage sells for around $50-60. We just opened a 2005 magnum for my wife's birthday last week. Enjoyed it with another couple. I bought it back in 2010 for under $200. Sells now for $500. Have a few '06s, '07s, and roughly 2 cases of '12 (anniversary year). Just opened one last night for our 7th anniversary. Wife decanted it, but after an hour or so it went flat. Should have left it in the bottle. |
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Posted: 8/15/2019 10:31:13 PM EDT
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Ridge Monte Bello Beringer Private Reserve Beringer Knights Valley Reserve (best deal) Shafer Hillside Select Latour! If you're ever in central VA, it's worth a trip to Barboursville for their Octagon. Anything older than their current vintage is >$100. Current vintage sells for around $50-60. We just opened a 2005 magnum for my wife's birthday last week. Enjoyed it with another couple. I bought it back in 2010 for under $200. Sells now for $500. Have a few '06s, '07s, and roughly 2 cases of '12 (anniversary year). Just opened one last night for our 7th anniversary. Wife decanted it, but after an hour or so it went flat. Should have left it in the bottle. |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 9:41:23 AM EDT
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Always wanted to try Shafer but didn't make it out there, are they good across the board? Wegmans carries it and grabbed a bottle last night. $50ish I recall. Good stuff. Cab, Merlot, Malbec blend. |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 10:08:55 AM EDT
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Do you like Brunello?
Does it half to be cab? |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 12:52:28 PM EDT
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Do you like Brunello? Does it half to be cab? The majority of my cellar is Cab and Bordeaux-blends that I typically don't touch. |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 12:57:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I believe Brunello is made of all sangiovese, right? I know there's some super expensive Brunellos out there, but we've found some good, under $20/bottle Sangiovese at Wegmans that we stock up on. The majority of my cellar is Cab and Bordeaux-blends that I typically don't touch. There are great cheap sangiovese wines out there that will go great with dinner, but good brunello di montalcino is something special. |
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Posted: 8/16/2019 1:00:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Caymus is good. I usually find them for $70, depending on vintage. Definitely want to try Hall! Forgot about that one thanks. They also have some excellent non-cabs but they're hard to come by. |
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Posted: 8/27/2019 7:19:47 PM EDT
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I just found a couple of bottles of 2013 Silver Oak (Napa not Alexander Valley) for just over your price point. VERY well worth it if you happen to come across any.
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Posted: 8/29/2019 11:37:49 PM EDT
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Caymus cab has the best mouthfeel of any wine I've ever drank. They also have some excellent non-cabs but they're hard to come by. |
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Posted: 10/10/2019 9:03:53 PM EDT
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Caymus is pretty great.
Austin Hope for slightly less money |
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Posted: 10/10/2019 9:08:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/11/2019 11:59:15 PM EDT
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Y’all...I just had 1996 Dominus! From what I can tell, this bottle should be close to $1000 in a restaurant. This Italian restaurant we just ate at had an extensive wine list and showed to have 1996 Dominus for $350. It was their last bottle I was told.
Had it decanted and it was still full of debris. Unbelievably smooth and just a tad smokey how I like it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/12/2019 9:53:29 PM EDT
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So they have a couple of off shoot brands (the short story is, there were X many grandkids and each got a label - something like that). The Red Schooner is excellent, South American grapes shipped to CA for processing, the other labels are ok too. Need to try Conundrum, and Mer Soleil was good enough but not my favorite. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Caymus cab has the best mouthfeel of any wine I've ever drank. They also have some excellent non-cabs but they're hard to come by. There's also a Caymus branded red zin and a Caymus branded sauvignon blanc. The blanc is by far the best I've ever had but I've never seen it outside of CA. I still have 2 bottles of it from when I went out there years ago. My parents had a couple bottles of the red zin at a restaurant in Ottawa. I've never been able to find it in Canada or here in the US. Conundrum is a bit sweet for my tastes but occasionally I'll order it. |
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Posted: 10/13/2019 10:34:19 AM EDT
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@emsjeep There's also a Caymus branded red zin and a Caymus branded sauvignon blanc. The blanc is by far the best I've ever had but I've never seen it outside of CA. I still have 2 bottles of it from when I went out there years ago. My parents had a couple bottles of the red zin at a restaurant in Ottawa. I've never been able to find it in Canada or here in the US. Conundrum is a bit sweet for my tastes but occasionally I'll order it. Caymus Vineyards Mer Soleil Conundrum Emmolo Red Schooner |
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Posted: 10/21/2019 2:14:18 PM EDT
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Y’all...I just had 1996 Dominus! From what I can tell, this bottle should be close to $1000 in a restaurant. This Italian restaurant we just ate at had an extensive wine list and showed to have 1996 Dominus for $350. It was their last bottle I was told. Had it decanted and it was still full of debris. Unbelievably smooth and just a tad smokey how I like it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/311137/9A35C141-B5C5-426A-8D24-C1524E9089BC_jpeg-1121195.JPG But yeah, with restaurant mark-up, I'm sure on a menu you're going to see it around $1k. I'd say you did well for that restaurant price. Glad you enjoyed! Did you have a sommelier decant it or just a server? They didn't do a good job if they allowed a lot of sediment to pass through while decanting. That needs to stay in the bottle. |
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Posted: 10/29/2019 1:55:13 PM EDT
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PSA: Check out Oakville Bench Cabernet Sauvignon sold exclusively (I believe) at Trader Joes for under $20 a bottle. It's excellent and compares to $50+ bottles that I've had.
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Posted: 5/15/2020 11:14:24 PM EDT
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The Cade Howell Mtn, is always a good choice, usually right at $90ish. IF you want something really smooth, I suggest something from B Cellars or Macaulay, and if you really want to get crazy, go for their ToKalon Vineyard wines. More expensive, but you will appreciate it with a steak or special occasion. And Macaulay Zinfandel is prob the best you will find. It’s a Zinfandel that doesn’t taste like a Zinfandel. The wife buys it by the case...
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Posted: 5/16/2020 12:00:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RatPatrol62: The Cade Howell Mtn, is always a good choice, usually right at $90ish. IF you want something really smooth, I suggest something from B Cellars or Macaulay, and if you really want to get crazy, go for their ToKalon Vineyard wines. More expensive, but you will appreciate it with a steak or special occasion. And Macaulay Zinfandel is prob the best you will find. It’s a Zinfandel that doesn’t taste like a Zinfandel. The wife buys it by the case... Cade Howell Mtn is one of my favorites. The regular Cade is usually $90 for me and the Howell Mtn is $115 - $120 |
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