ChilledAgua
Now on the 1st tee...
The usual prices I've seen for this terrific Shiraz are in the mid-$20 range.
Saw it at Sam's Club yesterday for $18.99...
The usual prices I've seen for this terrific Shiraz are in the mid-$20 range.
Saw it at Sam's Club yesterday for $18.99...
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GreatSaveGerber
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The crisp, zesty citrus-kiwi rush of the Culley 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, fresh from New Zealand, is a winner. We have it for $10.99 at Vin de Pays/Yorba Linda (PM me regarding the store's re-opening if you wish). Two other whites bursting with more of those lovely, clean citrus-kiwi flavors and a tempting streak of acidity are Culley 2007 Riesling, another quaff from the Kiwi Nation for $10.99, and Oxford Landing 2006 Chardonnay, an unoaked Aussie delight for $7.99.
We're loving Chile for their fruit-forward reds, especially the elegant and plush Carmeneres. Check back with me, and I'll fill you in on what we have in stock.
Jan/GSG
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rigatony
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Anyone have any thoughts on wines for Thanksgiving? I am looking for one red and one white for dinner time...I was thinking of going with a Pinot and a...well I don't know. Thanks in advance!
Guess I should say I am doing for dinner: a turkey, stuffin', yams, mashers, green beans, cranberry, and gravey!
Guess I should say I am doing for dinner: a turkey, stuffin', yams, mashers, green beans, cranberry, and gravey!
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Annapurna
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The choice du jour for Thanksgiving is usally a Zinfandel - Paso Robles has many decent ones. Ridge is one of of more popular winemaker of Zins.
Petit Sirah is also a good choice. Shiraz as well, I'm a fan of Torbreck "Woodcutters" Shiraz - you can find it at K&L here or for pickup at teh Hollywood store.
Riesling Spatlese is also a good choice if you want white wine.
If you want to be daring, try a Prosecco with your meal.
Or pair your pumpkin pie with Tokaji Asz?.
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Annapurna
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I forgot to add to steer clear of the big Bordeaux style wines, so No Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
Also avoid the Super Tuscans like Barolo.
This would be my recommendation because it's a seriously great wine. My friend just came back from trip to Spain and was raving about it . I had to try it for myself and I think it is a wonderful wine and would be compliment a T-day dinner.
2005 Domini de la Cartoixa "Galena" Priorat, Spain
Also avoid the Super Tuscans like Barolo.
This would be my recommendation because it's a seriously great wine. My friend just came back from trip to Spain and was raving about it . I had to try it for myself and I think it is a wonderful wine and would be compliment a T-day dinner.
2005 Domini de la Cartoixa "Galena" Priorat, Spain
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Bogey
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Questions: I have a '87 Beaulieu Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour.
I recently discovered erobertparker.com and found my bottle on there.
http://www.erobertparker.com/newsearch/pDistinctWines.aspx?textSearchString=beaulieu
The '87's is rated 80-89 [Above Average].
The '86 is rated 70-79 [Average].
The '86 is considered 'Mature' while the '87 is considered 'Old'.
The '88 is also rated 80-89, considered 'Mature' and goes for $75 a bottle.
The '87 goes for $64-$125.
Can anyone explain why the '87 is considered 'Old' while the '86' is considered 'Mature' and why the 'Old' '87 goes for potentially $125 a bottle while the equally rated 'Mature' '86 goes for $75?
P.S. - I better drink that '87 yesterday.
I recently discovered erobertparker.com and found my bottle on there.
http://www.erobertparker.com/newsearch/pDistinctWines.aspx?textSearchString=beaulieu
The '87's is rated 80-89 [Above Average].
The '86 is rated 70-79 [Average].
The '86 is considered 'Mature' while the '87 is considered 'Old'.
The '88 is also rated 80-89, considered 'Mature' and goes for $75 a bottle.
The '87 goes for $64-$125.
Can anyone explain why the '87 is considered 'Old' while the '86' is considered 'Mature' and why the 'Old' '87 goes for potentially $125 a bottle while the equally rated 'Mature' '86 goes for $75?
P.S. - I better drink that '87 yesterday.
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Bogey
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I found a tasting history of the above bottle here:
1987 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley) - CellarTracker!
Sounds like it is now indeed over-the-hill but might not have been very good even when mature.
Confuses me as to why the cost is as pricey as it is.
At least in my search for information on it, I found these useful sites.
1987 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley) - CellarTracker!
Sounds like it is now indeed over-the-hill but might not have been very good even when mature.
Confuses me as to why the cost is as pricey as it is.
At least in my search for information on it, I found these useful sites.
With the economy headed south and precarious employment situation I long for the days when I could spend 20 bucks on a bottle and not think twice about it.
I tried the 2.99 TJ Shiraz with the upside label last night and it wasnt too god awful. For 2.99 I will probably buy a case just for an everyday drinker. Still kick myself for not buying more of the Rocket Flyer wine earlier in the year.
I was looking for the Gravity Hills but both my local TJs were out. Keep the cheap wine recomendations coming folks!
I tried the 2.99 TJ Shiraz with the upside label last night and it wasnt too god awful. For 2.99 I will probably buy a case just for an everyday drinker. Still kick myself for not buying more of the Rocket Flyer wine earlier in the year.
I was looking for the Gravity Hills but both my local TJs were out. Keep the cheap wine recomendations coming folks!
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Annapurna
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1987 was a warmer year than 1986. Heat causes the berries to mature faster since it brings the sugars forward.
1986 was a really mild year in Napa from what I remember reading. I have to look it up.
Drink that '87 ASAP.
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Bogey
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eRobertParker.com: The Independent Consumer's Guide to Fine Wine
Look at the Vintage Chart. 1987 and 1986 were probably the best of the 1980s although 1990 and 1991 were far better as I remember. Let us know what it was like.
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Well Bogey, I hope it was resting on it's side in a cool place. If not, (and probably even if) don't be expecting bright, ripe fruit flavors to come across. Get ready for something more redolent of lovely goat's butt, beef blood, sweaty leather, rotting prunes, and steaming compost heap. YUM-O!!!! 
And yes, some people LOVE that stuff.
And yes, some people LOVE that stuff.
gescom
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Well Bogey, I hope it was resting on it's side in a cool place. If not, (and probably even if) don't be expecting bright, ripe fruit flavors to come across. Get ready for something more redolent of lovely goat's butt, beef blood, rotting prunes, and steaming compost heap. YUM-O!!!!
And yes, some people LOVE that stuff.
my palate is far too nouveau to develop the patience for such complexity. i've had some experiences which have kept me curious, but i'm impatient and can't sit on a wine long enough to enjoy its fruit, which is why i'm like a few and out with whatever i drink.
maybe some day.
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Salty Dog
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Same here. I'm also much more of a new world wine lover than the old world stuff. I'm not big on "wet leather" or "musty earth" in most things in my life, especially stuff I'm drinking.
gescom
devenir gris
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Salty Dog
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I've REALLY tried the scotch thing and just can't get on board. Maybe it's being a gin drinker, I don't know, but scotch tastes like ass to me.
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Bogey
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It has been in a cool, dark place on its side since 1989, the year I bought it.Well Bogey, I hope it was resting on it's side in a cool place. If not, (and probably even if) don't be expecting bright, ripe fruit flavors to come across. Get ready for something more redolent of lovely goat's butt, beef blood, sweaty leather, rotting prunes, and steaming compost heap. YUM-O!!!!
And yes, some people LOVE that stuff.
I just drank the whole bottle of this with my Outback NY Strip. Yum! Costco comes up with some very good deals.
