ChangeMe  
Grape Sorter
Posts: 210
 | | 12-16-2002 10:41 PM |
| My husband and I got together Saturday night (12/14) with Mr HighDesertWine and his lovely wife to discuss the particulars of the Febuary 9th event, Wine In The Desert. This is shaping up to be a fabulous event with some world class wine, I personally saw the 3 liter beauty; '92 Beringer Private Reserve; what a monster! I may be sneaking out a couple of bottles of La Tache, they have been calling to me! I believe from Mammoth we have MountainMan on board as well as RonMc2. Stemor, are you still in? (oh and how many bottles of the CSJ-CC was HDW holding for you?  ) Victorville is a 2.5 hour drive from Las Vegas (South on I-15) and a 1.5 hour commute from LA proper, I-15 is a piece of cake drive on a Sunday. I hope to see some familiar faces at this desert extravaganza! Wines we enjoyed Sat 12/14 2001 Dom. Weinbach Gewurz, Cuvee Laurence (95) *none of that cloying sweetness, this is a fantastic Gewurz* 2000 Pine Ridge Chardonnay, Dijon Clones (92) 1999 Stonestreet Chardonnay, Upper Barn (92) 2001 Remo Farina Bianco di Custoza (88) *like a piece of apple pie w/ cinnamon ice cream; a winner @ 8.99* 1999 Hartford Court Pinot Noir, Jennifer's Vineyard (93) * lovely fruit and not a touch of funk. Just enough spice- spectacular with the Blackened Salmon* 2001 Marquis-Philips S2 Cabernet Sauvignon (93) *this is a powerhouse, wonderful Cab* 2000 Pride Cabernet Franc (93) *WS missed the mark on this one! WOTN at the La Jolla/ San Diego off-line* | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 214
| | 12-16-2002 11:16 PM |
| PE,
Interesting about the S2. Parker says to hold to 2004 before drinking.
Recently had the regular cab and thought it was dynamite after about 2 hours of air and a splash decanting. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 210
| | 12-17-2002 12:09 AM |
| Dave;
I'm sure HDW decanted this for at LEAST 2 hours prior! 2004 ? That may be too early for this huge CS. | | | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts: 4877
| | 12-17-2002 01:45 AM |
| | dave-very interesting that parker rated the regular cab and the s2 so close. i thought the s2 was a much better wine. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts: 14
| | 12-17-2002 06:49 AM |
| I have now had maybe a case of the 2001 Marquis-Philips regular Cab, and three bottles of the s2.
The s2 is darker, denser, and fleshier than the regular bottling, and will certainly continue to improve over the next several years. For right now, the regular is a darn good drink!
My ratings were 91 and 93.
BTW, I never saw Parker's ratings. What were they? They are not yet in the database at his website... | | | |
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Budman
Philly Suburbs
VinoCellar.com Extraordinaire
Posts: 23629
| | 12-17-2002 11:13 AM |
| hdw,
Hey, maybe the person who updates the tasting database for Parker is the same person who heeps the WS tasting satabase 'up-to-date'!! | | | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5452
| | 12-17-2002 06:56 PM |
| | The Parker folks admit that the DB is out of date by at least one issue, usually two. This make it only useful as a reference for older wines and not a reference to purchase just released wines as any high scorers will be gone by the time the parker web site gets them. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 214
| | 12-18-2002 09:52 PM |
| Parker rated the regular cab 92. Said it would keep for a decade and was comparable to a $75 Cali wine.
The S2 was rated 93+. He retasted after it was open 24 hours and double decanted. It revealed "sweeter tannin and greater fruit intensity attributes that should serve this wine well in its aging process. 2004-2017.
Sarah's received a 93. Drink over next 3-5 although he said his instinct says longer.
The shiraz was a 93er, but with no drinking window.
The 9 was a 96-point wine. Enjoy now and over the next 12-15 years.
The shiraz Integrity is "virtually perfect.'' Maturity: 2004-2020. Should be about $75.
One other note: "Unbelievably, the 2002s are supposed to be even better since the vintage materials are considered phenomenal.''
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Brian Loring
Grape Sorter
Posts: 386
| | 01-02-2003 09:09 PM |
| | Might there be room for one or two more folk? | | | |
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5054
| | 01-02-2003 09:20 PM |
| | DaveL, only $75 for the Integrity? I heard it was going to hover around $100 most places. Guess we'll find out soon! | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 01-02-2003 10:01 PM |
| Brian,
This topic has suffered a serious "thread drift" , but if you are asking if there will be room for two more people for the Victorville dinner the answer is most resoundingly "YES".
I'm so sure about it I'll even answer for HighDesertWine, our host. So ... YES! Please plan on coming. Those of us that are planning on attending will look forward to meeting you.
Steve
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Brian Loring
Grape Sorter
Posts: 386
| | 01-02-2003 11:02 PM |
| Yes, I was asking if they'd be room for two more to attend the festivities  I'll mark it on my calendar! | | | |
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ttepper
Wine Thief
Posts: 2533
| | 01-02-2003 11:43 PM |
| | I was planning a trip to LA in February, so if there is room for one more, I'd love to come..Thanks | | | |
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Joseph Bembry
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9423
| | 01-02-2003 11:49 PM |
| Uh oh, if tt is going, you guys better get more wine. Or at least some vodka for later. 
Very jealous, as I would love to sample some '92 Beringer PR again as well as these Loring Pinots that I have been hearing so much about.
jb | | | |
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Brian Loring
Grape Sorter
Posts: 386
| | 01-03-2003 02:08 AM |
| Loring Pinots?!?! I'm tired of drinking that stuff - can't I bring something else  I guess I will if that's what's expected Maybe some that aren't quite "done" yet... | | | |
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Lee Ann
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1232
| | 01-03-2003 05:05 PM |
| JB- Next time we see you, we'd be glad to bring a Loring Pinot to share- YUM!!!
We need to convince Brian to come join us at one of our VinoCellar wine dinners sometime when he comes out East!!
PS- Hi BRIAN, glad to see you're here! ( Lee Ann Jasinski, aka, Jazin) | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Sorter
Posts: 210
| | 01-05-2003 01:12 AM |
| "thread drift"
a new offical BB'erism...I like it!
Just about a month away, I've been thinking about what goods to bring.
Maybe a couple of '92 Cali Cabs to keep the Beringer company. Maybe a Montebello and a Montelena? | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1010
| | 01-10-2003 04:09 PM |
| Hmmmm,
The inevitable question..... what to bring. Dammit now I have to think! | | | |
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Brian Loring
Grape Sorter
Posts: 386
| | 01-10-2003 06:33 PM |
| | Will there be a theme? I was thinking of bringing some 2002 barrel samples... but what other things do youse guys like? My cellar is mostly Cali Pinot, but my girlfriend's cellar is a bit more diversified. Any thoughts? | | | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 01-10-2003 07:26 PM |
| Brian,
The theme at the Victorville events is usually: YOU bring it, WE'LL drink it!
Also, since our host also runs an eponymous wine shop, there will be no problem with crass commercialism if you choose to bring some of your wares. Please.
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