Randy Sloan 
St. Helena
Wine Drinker
Posts: 4016
 | | 05-03-2008 08:52 PM |
| Posted By scottj on 05/03/2008 10:51 AM
2005 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill
1994 Rochioli Chardonnay
1992 Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Harlan Maiden
Trio of Grand Marnier
With Barbara, Randy and Randy at the Plumed Horse in Saratoga, CA.
It was a great evening of wonderful company and wine. The Togni needs 5 more years. The Maiden's singing now. Kistler had an exotic nose and was so rich and lush. The Rochioli was still youthful, but a little lightweight in my opinion.
Tonight I've just opened a 1998 Barbour. | | Randy Sloan
Match Vineyards | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9546
| | 05-03-2008 09:38 PM |
| 1978 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d'Alba - sadly OTH  2002 Radio Coteau Syrah, Timbervine - much better  2002 Radio Coteau Pinot, Savoy - same as my last bottle, the bitterness is bothersome. | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6899
| | 05-03-2008 09:48 PM |
| SIpping on some 2006 Scholium Project Farina Vineyard "The Prince in His Caves" | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10857
| | 05-03-2008 11:46 PM |
| Posted By scottj on 05/03/2008 10:51 AM
2005 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill
1994 Rochioli Chardonnay
1992 Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
2001 Harlan Maiden
Trio of Grand Marnier
With Barbara, Randy and Randy at the Plumed Horse in Saratoga, CA. The wines were great - even the Togni opened nicely after sitting in the glass a while. The food less so ... Nothing bad, but somewhat uneven with some combinations that didn't work well. For example, a special tuna carpacchio starter was under-seasoned and bland - even the sliced Fresno chile didn't help. On the other hand, my venison was really nice. The remodeled restaurant was beautiful, with an impressive show cellar as one dining room wall; the service was generally excellent and very wine friendly - although corkage was $35 a bottle. I'd go back, in the hopes the food would be more consistantly good.
Ditto... really a great evening of conversation and wine, and average to excellent food. | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10857
| | 05-03-2008 11:48 PM |
| Posted By jason on 05/03/2008 9:48 PM
SIpping on some 2006 Scholium Project Farina Vineyard "The Prince in His Caves"
Thoughts on this and other Scholium? To me its like Russian Roulette | | | |
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Randy Wigginton
Master of Wine
Posts: 10857
| | 05-03-2008 11:53 PM |
| With Bob and Stacey at TFL: 1996 Dom 2005 Chassagne Montrachet Romanet "Truchotte"
2004 Brogan Cellars "Summa" I've decided that lunch at TFL is totally the way to go... you get to let the overstuffed feeling ebb as the day wears on, rather than sleeping on it. The food was generally excellent, with a few "misses".. The hits far outnumbered the misses, so really no complaints here. The wines were phenomenal from start to finish. The Dom was out of this world, the white Burg was even further out of this world, and the Brogan was a perfect complement to the food. I can't imagine eating this way more than once or twice a year max, but man oh man... what a meal.
Great conversation, great food, great wine... life doesn't get any better. Tonight: sipping on 2007 Araujo Sauvignon Blanc. The viognier component is quite noticeable; very flavorful SB with floral highlights.
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3376
| | 05-04-2008 01:09 AM |
| At a charity benefit:
2007 Lost Canyon Viognier Catie's Corner Vineyard
2006 Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Widdoes
2006 Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Las Brisas Vineyard
2006 Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Morelli Lane Vineyard
2006 Lost Canyon Pinot Noir Saralee's Vineyard
When we got home:
2005 Dain Wines Pinot Noir American Beauty Amber Ridge, Darien Vineyard
| | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais | |
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tanglenet
Oakland, California
Wine Bottler
Posts: 3376
| | 05-04-2008 01:11 AM |
| Posted By Winetex on 05/03/2008 1:30 PM Thanks - it was a great trip - 111 days - 30 countries - 50,000 miles traveled - not much wine but we will make up for that shortly.
Pete, that is a heck of a trip. Good to have you back and please post some highlights of your trip if you get a chance.
Ditto Winetex! | | | TN posted on Cellartracker"
I drink no more than a sponge." François Rabelais | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12693
| | 05-04-2008 08:20 AM |
| 05 Arrowood Sonoma Saralee's Vin Viog
06 Coeur D'alene Washington State Viog
06 Landmark Overlook Chard
06 Lea Rose
04 Penfolds Bin 407 Cab Sauv
03 Arcadian Westerly Syrah
05 Kinton Estate Syrah | | | |
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Karen Troisi
NJ and CA
Grape Puncher
Posts: 794
| | 05-04-2008 09:02 AM |
| 2003 Rafanelli Zin - nice wine (91 pts) | | | Karenwww.jeanedwardscellars.com"You should only make wines you love to drink." | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11227
| | 05-04-2008 10:38 AM |
| A birthday celebration and Chef's Challenge at our friends' home:
1999 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Rosé
2004 Rudd Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard
2004 Williams Selyem Chardonnay Heintz
2006 Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuissé
2006 Ambullneo Vineyards Pinot Noir "Bulldog Reserve"
2003 Mitolo Shiraz G.A.M.
1995 Château Monbousquet
2000 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
2001 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - HSS brings it again - WOTN
a 1969 Burgundy that tasted like feet (not in a good way...) | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Addict
Posts: 6187
| | 05-04-2008 11:33 AM |
| Last night at the gas station  : 2002 Kistler Dutton Ranch chardonnay. This was better than expected....rocking. 2002 Paul Hobbs Russian River chardonnay. Low acidity, pretty simple. 2005 Freeman Keefer pinot noir. What's not to like about this. Busting with flavors. 2003 La Vieile Cure. Pretty shut down, decanted for an hour+ 2005 La Vieile Cure. Also decanted for an hour+ . A total bruiser of a wine right now but 5-10 years from now....? | | | |
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Vine
Milwaukee, WI
Grape Puncher
Posts: 953
| | 05-04-2008 12:29 PM |
| 2001 Penfolds Shiraz Kalimna Bin 28 | | | |
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DukeRiley
McMinnville, OR
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3832
| | 05-04-2008 12:42 PM |
| 2003 Mont Marcal Brut Reserva Cava
1998 Mas de Daumas Gassac Red | | Heater Allen Brewing
www.heaterallen.com | |
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shaferguy91
Germantown TN
Wine Addict
Posts: 6904
| | 05-04-2008 01:38 PM |
| 2003 Martinelli Pinot Noir Bondi Home Ranch Water Trough Vineyard-Decanted 1 hour. Very enjoyable. Lots of big dark berry fruit. SG92
1997 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon-Decanted 1.5 hours. This elegant wine is drinking beautifully. SG92
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Pete
Left Coast
Wine Thief
Posts: 2984
| | 05-04-2008 04:37 PM |
| 2002 Radio-Coteau Marsh Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot noir - drinking well but definately mature - we did not decant but it improved air time | | | I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it. | |
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Marco
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2082
| | 05-04-2008 04:42 PM |
| N.V. Krug, 91 2002 Paloma Merlot, 92 | | | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9546
| | 05-04-2008 09:42 PM |
| 2006 Peay Viognier - simply kick ass Viognier, nothing flabby here - focused, minerally, tropical, bright, balanced.
2002 Outpost Zinfandel - rockin', ready now but not fading. Open 'em if you got 'em! | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12693
| | 05-04-2008 11:16 PM |
| 06 Seghesio Sonoma County Zin | | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts: 6899
| | 05-05-2008 01:24 AM |
| At Meadowood Grill:
1996 Chateau Génot-Boulanger Volnay Les Aussy 1er Cru
1996 Domaine Maillard Corton Bressandes Grand Cru
2004 Gros Freres Clos Vougeot "Musigni" Grand Cru | | | |
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