The Wine Thread

12-08-2008, 10:27 AM

Should be able to get most CdPs at considerably lower prices than LaMiss unless you are shooting for hard to get stuff like Henri Bonneau or La Nerth's Cadetes etc. Haven't had a chance to taste too many 06s yet, but have bought Clos Saint Jean which to me is like Cali Grenache on steroids and Charvin which is my favorite. To me it's the most elegant CdP there is when aged.

~Vitis

aldukes · 12-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Picked up a bottle of CdP this evening:

2003 Chateau des Fines Roches
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
$21- local (crappy) wine shop

Sight: Clear, garnet color, light brick rim variation
Nose: awesome nose- choc covered strawberries, plum, cherry, violet candy,
grape soda, light chalk
Taste: raspberries, ground pepper, light carmel, chalk/white stones

This is SMOOTH. Barley notice the 14% alcohol and tannins.

I'll be tasting the second half of the bottle tomorrow.

KidRock · 12-08-2008, 07:41 PM

Hello Guys and Gals,

I'm new to the wine section. I really like a smooth pair flavor wine. I love white wines. As a newbie are there any goodwebsites just for white wine lovers. No thanks to boonesfarm or arbormist.

aldukes · 12-08-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KidRock

Hello Guys and Gals,

I'm new to the wine section. I really like a smooth pair flavor wine. I love white wines. As a newbie are there any goodwebsites just for white wine lovers. No thanks to boonesfarm or arbormist.

try some Vouvray, Albarino from Spain, Chenin Blanc from South Africa and some New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc- you can get really good wines for less than $15.

Ask all the questions you want- there are some really smart people that hang out here!

rizzle · 12-10-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldukes

try some Vouvray, Albarino from Spain, Chenin Blanc from South Africa and some New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc- you can get really good wines for less than $15.

Ask all the questions you want- there are some really smart people that hang out here!

Yep, and I just happen to not be one of them. Most of the stuff you guys are talking is way over my head. It's like Greek to me. But I'm reading.

aldukes · 12-10-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldukes

Picked up a bottle of CdP this evening:

2003 Chateau des Fines Roches
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France
$21- local (crappy) wine shop

Sight: Clear, garnet color, light brick rim variation
Nose: awesome nose- choc covered strawberries, plum, cherry, violet candy,
grape soda, light chalk
Taste: raspberries, ground pepper, light carmel, chalk/white stones

This is SMOOTH. Barley notice the 14% alcohol and tannins.

I'll be tasting the second half of the bottle tomorrow.

my chick was nice enough to drink the rest of the bottle before I got home last night. There will be no further tasting notes.

aldukes · 12-12-2008, 09:05 AM

Received a decent allocation for Red Car if any one is interested:

6 x 2007 Cuvee 22 Syrah 750ml, $50.00 ea.
6 x 2007 Heaven & Earth Pinot Noir 750ml, $54.00 ea.
6 x 2007 The Aphorist Pinot Noir 750ml, $54.00 ea.
6 x 2007 Cuvee 22 Syrah 1.5L, $126.00 ea.
1 x 2007 The Aphorist Pinot Noir 1.5L, $135.00 ea.
1 x 2007 Heaven & Earth Pinot Noir 1.5L, $135.00 ea.

I'm probably ordering a mag of The Aphorist.

PM me if you're interested.

12-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
Vitis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Wine Thread Should be able to get most CdPs at considerably lower prices than LaMiss unless you are shooting for hard to get stuff like Henri Bonneau or La Nerth's Cadetes etc. Haven't had a chance to taste too many 06s yet, but have bought Clos Saint Jean which to me is like Cali Grenache on steroids and Charvin which is my favorite. To me it's the most elegant CdP there is when aged. ~Vitis

12-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#2
aldukes Mr. Me Too Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 213 Trading: (3)	Re: The Wine Thread Picked up a bottle of CdP this evening: 2003 Chateau des Fines Roches Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France $21- local (crappy) wine shop Sight: Clear, garnet color, light brick rim variation Nose: awesome nose- choc covered strawberries, plum, cherry, violet candy, grape soda, light chalk Taste: raspberries, ground pepper, light carmel, chalk/white stones This is SMOOTH. Barley notice the 14% alcohol and tannins. I'll be tasting the second half of the bottle tomorrow.

12-08-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: The Wine Thread Hello Guys and Gals, I'm new to the wine section. I really like a smooth pair flavor wine. I love white wines. As a newbie are there any goodwebsites just for white wine lovers. No thanks to boonesfarm or arbormist. __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

12-12-2008, 09:05 AM	#7
aldukes Mr. Me Too Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 213 Trading: (3)	Re: The Wine Thread Received a decent allocation for Red Car if any one is interested: 6 x 2007 Cuvee 22 Syrah 750ml, $50.00 ea. 6 x 2007 Heaven & Earth Pinot Noir 750ml, $54.00 ea. 6 x 2007 The Aphorist Pinot Noir 750ml, $54.00 ea. 6 x 2007 Cuvee 22 Syrah 1.5L, $126.00 ea. 1 x 2007 The Aphorist Pinot Noir 1.5L, $135.00 ea. 1 x 2007 Heaven & Earth Pinot Noir 1.5L, $135.00 ea. I'm probably ordering a mag of The Aphorist. PM me if you're interested.