Any Christmas wines drunk around here?

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Mark Svereika
Nothing in mind for myself yet, but wonder if others will have something lined up?
I just opened a CRB Sauvignon for some white wine needed for a recipe, seems to taste better than I remember, or perhaps it's the fondness for a winery that is no more?
 
Top necks, shrimp, and lobster tonight so probably muscadet, maybe chablis.

Tomorrow is duck and haven't thought about the wine yet (but easy match).
 
I will drink sparking water tonight after a dinner at Milling Room last night - 02 Tattinger CdC, 85 Krug, 98 M Gaunoux Renards, 88 Clos Ste Hune and 71 La Mission in magnum. Scott Bryan is my hero. His sauces have all sorts of illegal affairs with my wines. The special was short ribs that played in the same league as Joe's Olivia version. (In fact, he's got a few portions left over for tonight, in case anyone is stranded). I had to switch the red burg/Hune order because the cod in bouillabaisse (by now established as a classic red burg dish even by such pinotphiles as Bradley Kane) came out before a superior version of the sweetbreads - brilliant acidity in the dish with a bit more tarragon than usual; outstanding flavors for the Hune.
 
Henri Goutorbe 2004 Special Club with home-made gougères, and then a dinner for 8 featuring a Provençal-style pork shoulder and wines from Gauby, Tribouley, and my last bottle of Le Nain Violet.
 
A boozy 2011 Barbaresco La Ca Növa, the fifth bottle from a case. Pondering its aging potential makes me think of 2003 in Germany. It's raining and there will be scratch pizza once the wine kicks in.
 
Snacking and sipping on a 2010 Roally Macon that I made my folks buy last time I was in Montuckey and saw it. This time, I was overjoyed to see Briords and Texier CDR that they had bought all on their own.

On deck, some wines from my dad's cellar, 1988 Dalla Valle Maya, 1992 Dominus, and 1990 Il Poggione Brunello. I'm curious and hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
 
'12 lieser juffer sp., which i know to be a great wine from 2 years ago at the winery, was double decanted and went back into the fridge until at least after dinner but more likely tomorrow... just a touch heavy on sulfur at the moment. Will have to find something (surprise) swabian instead.
But 09 morgon from JPB is all red citrus deliciousness.
 
Just arrived in Florida today for Xmas with the in laws. Foraging locally produced a '12 Breton Regnie that we're currently sipping while awaiting the chicken. Tomorrow night it's Moncuit BbB and '06 DDC as we attempt to make Beef Wellington.

Mark Lipton
 
Last night: Prevost Beguines ('12) and '04 Gravner Ribolla Gialla at Chez Panisse Cafe (i.e., upstairs) and Bouchard's first vintage of the Val Vilaine as Roses de Jeanne before dinner at friends'.
As great as the Prevost was, the Gravner may have been better. A tremendous showing for this great (and very food friendly wine. It bridged the gap between nettle pizza and rabbit and lamb. it was a bit big for the rockfish, but the Prevost handled that dish with customary aplomb. (The Prevost, in fairness tasted so young that it was almost a shame to drink it. Except, as i won't be back that way for at least 2-3 months, somebody else was going to if we didn't.)

Tonight: Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA at Pok Pok (PDX). Now that was a Christmas Eve feast! And then, after the feast, while enjoying the new stereo, the last 1/8th bottle of Marie Courtin Concordance (1/13 disgorgement) that had been stoppered and left my fridge since October 13th! Not fizzy any more, but not oxidized at all; delicate, complex and deep. and just delicious. very impressive stamina. And perhaps a glass or two of Frantz Saumon (negoc) Menu Pineau before bed -- i have it on good authority that Rudoplh likes Menu P.

And to all a good night.
 
originally posted by kirk wallace:
to hell with sugar plums .....Last night: Prevost Beguines ('12) and '04 Gravner Ribolla Gialla at Chez Panisse Cafe (i.e., upstairs) and Bouchard's first vintage of the Val Vilaine as Roses de Jeanne before dinner at friends'.
As great as the Prevost was, the Gravner may have been better. A tremendous showing for this great (and very food friendly wine. It bridged the gap between nettle pizza and rabbit and lamb. it was a bit big for the rockfish, but the Prevost handled that dish with customary aplomb. (The Prevost, in fairness tasted so young that it was almost a shame to drink it. Except, as i won't be back that way for at least 2-3 months, somebody else was going to if we didn't.)

Tonight: Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA at Pok Pok (PDX). Now that was a Christmas Eve feast! And then, after the feast, while enjoying the new stereo, the last 1/8th bottle of Marie Courtin Concordance (1/13 disgorgement) that had been stoppered and left my fridge since October 13th! Not fizzy any more, but not oxidized at all; delicate, complex and deep. and just delicious. very impressive stamina. And perhaps a glass or two of Frantz Saumon (negoc) Menu Pineau before bed -- i have it on good authority that Rudoplh likes Menu P.

And to all a good night.
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Sounds terrific. Very interesting about the Marie Courtin.

And sad that we must kill the Prévosts as they stumble forth into the world, still blinking. But we must, mustn't we?
 
originally posted by Sharon Bowman:


And sad that we must kill the Prévosts as they stumble forth into the world, still blinking. But we must, mustn't we?
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Given scarcity, sadly, yes. Fortunately, I do have some older vintages, back from before they were so tightly allocated, gaining maturity in the cellar.
 
originally posted by .sasha:
I will drink sparking water tonight after a dinner at Milling Room last night - 02 Tattinger CdC, 85 Krug, 98 M Gaunoux Renards, 88 Clos Ste Hune and 71 La Mission in magnum. Scott Bryan is my hero. His sauces have all sorts of illegal affairs with my wines. The special was short ribs that played in the same league as Joe's Olivia version. (In fact, he's got a few portions left over for tonight, in case anyone is stranded). I had to switch the red burg/Hune order because the cod in bouillabaisse (by now established as a classic red burg dish even by such pinotphiles as Bradley Kane) came out before a superior version of the sweetbreads - brilliant acidity in the dish with a bit more tarragon than usual; outstanding flavors for the Hune.
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How was the '98 Gaunoux? A bottle maybe 2 years ago was sort of quiet, almost mute.
Wasn't sure if it was shut down or what.
 
Kirk, jealous of your vinous treats.
I was stuck drinking from a magnum bottle of industrial Prosecco.
There was a tiny bit of '12 Puffeney Poulsard M left from the night before which was blended into my glass of Prosecco and made it much better.
 
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