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Save the "what did you drink tonight" thread.
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Jay Miller
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2001 La Tour Blanche (375) with a steamed lobster, corn on the cob and tomato salad. Yeah, the tomatoes weren't so great but 3 lb. lobsters were on sale and I was inspired to do a summer dinner and finally try out the Sauternes/lobster pairing I've had recommended to me over the years.
It worked pretty well, with both the wine and the corn. The wine itself was a bit shut down compared with my last bottle (2 years ago?) with a hint of bitterness but big, impressive, deep and somewhat complex. Arnold liked it. I'll see how it is tomorrow night, tonight is an early dinner at Racines.
It worked pretty well, with both the wine and the corn. The wine itself was a bit shut down compared with my last bottle (2 years ago?) with a hint of bitterness but big, impressive, deep and somewhat complex. Arnold liked it. I'll see how it is tomorrow night, tonight is an early dinner at Racines.
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2007 Corton Les Bressandes Chandon de Briailles : Mikey likes it!
Tensile sweetness, gorgeous stems, small berries, prickly minerals, lean & mean and yet somehow beautifully elegant; this, my friends, is what the man means when he says finesse.
Tensile sweetness, gorgeous stems, small berries, prickly minerals, lean & mean and yet somehow beautifully elegant; this, my friends, is what the man means when he says finesse.
originally posted by .sasha:
2007 Corton Les Bressandes Chandon de Briailles : Mikey likes it!
Tensile sweetness, gorgeous stems, small berries, prickly minerals, lean & mean and yet somehow beautifully elegant; this, my friends, is what the man means when he says finesse.
Good to hear, as I got some of this, too. But Gilman says don't even think about it for another few years, so what're you doing opening one this soon?
Mark Lipton
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originally posted by MLipton:
originally posted by .sasha:
2007 Corton Les Bressandes Chandon de Briailles : Mikey likes it!
Tensile sweetness, gorgeous stems, small berries, prickly minerals, lean & mean and yet somehow beautifully elegant; this, my friends, is what the man means when he says finesse.
Good to hear, as I got some of this, too. But Gilman says don't even think about it for another few years, so what're you doing opening one this soon?
Mark Lipton
1. wasn't my bottle
2. wasn't doing much thinking ( note was sent by .automaton)
3. i told gilman to say that
p.s. you may have a point; impressive but demanding when decanted, better (or at least sweeter) 3 hours later, but most interesting (and quite fresh) on day 2
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'12 Briords and '12 Gamay CRB at Racines right on schedule. I am prepared to fend off accusations of repetitiveness by disclosing that drinking companion and guest of honor had never tasted from either producer.
'82 Salon started out as "interesting" in an older beverage of nobility sort of way, and surprised by exploding with persistent complexity and vibrancy when approached four hours later.
'82 Calon-Segur was easily one of my favorite bottles of Bordeaux from that vintage in quite some time.
'82 Salon started out as "interesting" in an older beverage of nobility sort of way, and surprised by exploding with persistent complexity and vibrancy when approached four hours later.
'82 Calon-Segur was easily one of my favorite bottles of Bordeaux from that vintage in quite some time.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
A lovely half bottle of 2012 Nigl Privat Riesling when Arnold took me out for my birthday at Ai Fiori.
I then came home to an apartment full of flowers.
I then came home to an apartment full of flowers.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Obviously, a day off is good for him (and you!).
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originally posted by Jay Miller:
I then came home to an apartment full of flowers.
you had decanted a non-premoxed le haut-lieu before going out to dinner??
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
originally posted by Jeff Grossman:
Obviously, a day off is good for him (and you!).
Of course he spent the day cleaning, making reservations, then taking Zippy into the city for the first time and came home juggling her, a huge bunch of cherry blossom branches and two huge bunches of roses.
Not sure that qualifies as a day off but it certainly cements his position as an incredible boyfriend.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
2002 Huet Le Mont Demi-Sec - premoxed
2002 Huet Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec - premoxed
2012 Eminence Road Elizabeth's Vineyard Gewurtztraminer - a little heavy and bitter at first with air the nose opens up and the palate puts on depth and complexity. Very nice.
2002 Huet Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec - premoxed
2012 Eminence Road Elizabeth's Vineyard Gewurtztraminer - a little heavy and bitter at first with air the nose opens up and the palate puts on depth and complexity. Very nice.
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originally posted by Jay Miller:
2002 Huet Le Mont Demi-Sec - premoxed
2002 Huet Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec - premoxed.
is this the my lai approach to saving the "what did you drink tonight" thread?
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originally posted by Jay Miller:
2002 Huet Le Mont Demi-Sec - premoxed
2002 Huet Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec - premoxed
Don't forget to add them to the '02 Huet premoxed thread.
Christian Miller (CMM)
Christian Miller
originally posted by mlawton:
...But as I said above, I found enlightenment in VT...if you get the opportunity - I'd try a Heady Topper or something from Hill Farmstead. You might be surprised. I certainly was.
Did...and was! Hill Farmstead Amarillo single hop: a remarkable complex limey-flowery-grassy-hoppy aroma, a bit like Belgian white ale spiked with good Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc. Medium-light body but plentiful, persistent flavor. More tangy than bitter. Per the server, this is characteristic of Amarillo hops, and it's fooling around with different hops that is yielding this new wave of high quality Vermont IPAs.
doing some internet research, it seems that in addition to having greater variety of hops, people now seem to be more creative with their methods of addition/extraction than they were 5-10 years ago which I'm sure drives a taste component (and possibly better integration?) - and also some yeasts are now being used specifically for what used to be considered hop flavors, like citrus, etc.
I had a HF Double Citra last weekend, along with some Edward, and really liked them both. Hoppy, but again not in a disjointed way; they both were very pleasant and not at all tiring to drink.
I might have to blow the dust off the carboys, this is getting more interesting.
I had a HF Double Citra last weekend, along with some Edward, and really liked them both. Hoppy, but again not in a disjointed way; they both were very pleasant and not at all tiring to drink.
I might have to blow the dust off the carboys, this is getting more interesting.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
2013 CRB Gamay - on first pour maybe a touch more dilute than most vintages. Still lovely and I'll see what happens with air.
The minerality grows in intensity and purity. Still very faintly dilute around the edges but revivifying life-affirming stuff.
The minerality grows in intensity and purity. Still very faintly dilute around the edges but revivifying life-affirming stuff.
2012 Heart & Hands Elaine's Vineyard Pinot Noir (not the Barrel Reserve).
East side of Seneca Lake, far enough south that it is probably shale rather than limestone, though I don't actually know.
Nice effort. Everyone was so excited by the ripe, warm vintage that they picked too late, I'm guessing. This is pleasantly pinot, and indeed H&H avoided some of the crappy cooperage that was on frequent offer in the FLX on the recent visit. Their fancy Francois Freres barrels are not overwhelming, not underseasoned, and 24% new, but it's a little simple and amiable now. Not a bad value considering the global pinot bubble. But you might rather have Puzelat Cheverny.
Has fb turned me away from ripe wine?
Am I ruined for life?
I don't think so. I hope these guys get it together as they go along. They clearly have quality ambitions without being Darioush about it (mysteriously, Darioush wines showed up on the fancy wine lists in the region, someone tell me why).
East side of Seneca Lake, far enough south that it is probably shale rather than limestone, though I don't actually know.
Nice effort. Everyone was so excited by the ripe, warm vintage that they picked too late, I'm guessing. This is pleasantly pinot, and indeed H&H avoided some of the crappy cooperage that was on frequent offer in the FLX on the recent visit. Their fancy Francois Freres barrels are not overwhelming, not underseasoned, and 24% new, but it's a little simple and amiable now. Not a bad value considering the global pinot bubble. But you might rather have Puzelat Cheverny.
Has fb turned me away from ripe wine?
Am I ruined for life?
I don't think so. I hope these guys get it together as they go along. They clearly have quality ambitions without being Darioush about it (mysteriously, Darioush wines showed up on the fancy wine lists in the region, someone tell me why).