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2006 Port
- Thread starter VLM
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Ignacio Villalgordo
Ignacio Villalgordo
In still reds, 2006 is probably the worst vintage we have tasted so far (we have been doing 1 or 2 annual tastings in elmundovino from the 99-00 vintage)
Have not tasted any port so far, and have not investigated, but chances are that few or no wineries will declare
Have not tasted any port so far, and have not investigated, but chances are that few or no wineries will declare
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
2007 is the declared vintage.
originally posted by MarkS:
You? Port? Why do you care? (or is the 'Translucency Report' merely a guise??)
Any Port in a storm, Mark.
The Other Mark
originally posted by MarkS:
You? Port? Why do you care? (or is the 'Translucency Report' merely a guise??)
Friend had baby in 2006 (not mine) and she is looking to buy wine for it. She was thinking Port and I told her I didn't think 2006 had been a declared year.
The vlm-tr only endorses Chinato and Centerba.
Friend had baby in 2006 (not mine) and she is looking to buy wine for it. She was thinking Port and I told her I didn't think 2006 had been a declared year.
I feel cheated as well: my daughter was born that year and - so far - I haven't come up with any good 20-year wines either.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
originally posted by MarkS:
Friend had baby in 2006 (not mine) and she is looking to buy wine for it. She was thinking Port and I told her I didn't think 2006 had been a declared year.
I feel cheated as well: my daughter was born that year and - so far - I haven't come up with any good 20-year wines either.
Better 2006 Burgundies should do that easily. Unlike 2005 which will *need* 20 years.
originally posted by MarkS:
I feel cheated as well: my daughter was born that year and - so far - I haven't come up with any good 20-year wines either.
???? C'mon, Mark. Go for the C9dPs -- they'll make it 20+ easily, d00d. And there are some good choices to be had in Burgundy and the N. Rhone, too. Heck, even some of the tougher Cru Beaujolais could go the distance in '06. Just be glad she wasn't born in '03 or '97.
Mark Lipton
originally posted by MarkS:
Friend had baby in 2006 (not mine) and she is looking to buy wine for it. She was thinking Port and I told her I didn't think 2006 had been a declared year.
I feel cheated as well: my daughter was born that year and - so far - I haven't come up with any good 20-year wines either.
Like Jay said, Burgundy and I'll add Tuscany.
Esmonin Clos St Jacques for example. 2006 Pergole Torte or Felsona Rancia. Brunello's too, if you like them.
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by VLM:
2006 Pergole Torte or Felsona Rancia. Brunello's too, if you like them.
Oh, yes? You have tasted a lot of 2006 Brunello, have you?
What Chinato and Centerbes are you drinking?
The NYC chapter of Amaro Dudes wants to know.
Ignacio Villalgordo
Ignacio Villalgordo
I do like the style of 2006 red burgundy
john McCarthy
john McCarthy
originally posted by VLM:
2006 Port
Is 2006 a declared vintage? I don't think so, but don't pay attention so don't know for sure. I'm pretty sure 2005 was declared, so 2006 wouldn't be.
Who cares. Port is dead.
john McCarthy
john McCarthy
originally posted by VLM:
originally posted by MarkS:
You? Port? Why do you care? (or is the 'Translucency Report' merely a guise??)
Friend had baby in 2006 (not mine) and she is looking to buy wine for it. She was thinking Port and I told her I didn't think 2006 had been a declared year.
The vlm-tr only endorses Chinato and Centerba.
....you forgot Chartreuse.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Why?originally posted by john McCarthy:
Who cares. Port is dead.
originally posted by Levi Dalton:
originally posted by VLM:
2006 Pergole Torte or Felsona Rancia. Brunello's too, if you like them.
Oh, yes? You have tasted a lot of 2006 Brunello, have you?
No, just extrapolating from what I have tried. So, in that vein, take it for what it's worth.
What Chinato and Centerbes are you drinking?
The NYC chapter of Amaro Dudes wants to know.
What I drink regularly is Vergano Luli, which makes a spectacular summer beverage with a bit of sparkling water.
I'm mostly limited tot he Dressner portfolio, so Roagna, Capellano and Vergano. I'm sure nothing that you don't already have.
Unfortunately, the Centerba supply has dried up. Ken used to get it from his peoples in the Abruzzo hills, but can't seem to anymore. Hopefully his dad will bring some back from his trip.
Levi Dalton
Levi Dalton
originally posted by VLM:
Unfortunately, the Centerba supply has dried up. Ken used to get it from his peoples in the Abruzzo hills, but can't seem to anymore. Hopefully his dad will bring some back from his trip.
I am told that there was a time when one could find the Latte di Suocera centerbes (the one with the skull and crossbones on the label, by the Zanini distillery) in NYC, but I think it has been awhile. I did find some in Japan when I was there. Unfortunately, that which I tried to bring back was confiscated and destroyed (or drunk by the confiscators).
Anyway, I ask because I would search it out if it were available somewhere a bit, you know, closer to home.
Have you read Libation by Deirde Heekin? It is almost impossible to read through because of the style of the author, but you can pick up some good tidbits on the amari family if you skim pages. The alkermes and rosolio sections are particularly helpful.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
The internet says there are two place in Italy that offer it for sale. Perhaps they will ship to the US?