Boatboy24
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2014 Erath Pinot Noir.
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dcbrown73
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2011 Banknote Counterfeit Zinfandel
Gorgeous ruby red in color, classic rose petals and radish on the nose. Vivid raspberry jam and earthen spices with a tart finish. Fifteen minutes in the decanter softens the acidity to reach a very nice balance.
Banknote is an interesting story. They do not have their own vineyards. They produce their wines from purchased grapes. The proprietor is a graphic designer who re-creates old bank notes as art. When he was trying to decide on a name for his wine, his son or daughter (can't recall who, I was told the story by the wines local distributor) said that Pete should use his art on the bottle and Banknote Counterfeit was born.
Gorgeous ruby red in color, classic rose petals and radish on the nose. Vivid raspberry jam and earthen spices with a tart finish. Fifteen minutes in the decanter softens the acidity to reach a very nice balance.
Banknote is an interesting story. They do not have their own vineyards. They produce their wines from purchased grapes. The proprietor is a graphic designer who re-creates old bank notes as art. When he was trying to decide on a name for his wine, his son or daughter (can't recall who, I was told the story by the wines local distributor) said that Pete should use his art on the bottle and Banknote Counterfeit was born.
Got invited to some friends for dinner last night. They fixed some baby back ribs for dinner and I brought the wine. 2009 Gorman Zachary's Ladder 91pts WS. Still going strong with plenty of life. Mostly Syrah then Cab Sauv, then Petit Verdot. Went very well with the meal!
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I guess I was getting a bit over the fence with so much wine.. LOL
All I remember right now is that compared to the last time I tasted this wine, is getting smoother and pleasant to drink. Previously it was a bit harsh, although many good flavors of cherry, but maybe a bit harsh.
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2013 Rama Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark garnet in color with aromas of peppery red fruit and tar. On the palate its silky smooth with a red plum, slight sour cherry and damp peat moss. A medium minus acidity that keeps the wine well balanced.
Dark garnet in color with aromas of peppery red fruit and tar. On the palate its silky smooth with a red plum, slight sour cherry and damp peat moss. A medium minus acidity that keeps the wine well balanced.
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
2013 Syrah from 8 Chains North in very nearby Loudon County, VA (about 10 minutes from my sister's place and half an hour from me). They've been growing and have been sourcing 'outside' grapes from Crawford Vineyard in Yakima, Wa. This bottle was given to me in return for a bottle of my 2014 Amador Zin that I gave to a co-worker. I really like that Zin, but I'm definitely the winner on this one. It could still use a little time in the bottle, but I'd be happy having spent $20-$25 on this.
Harford Traminette. Bought it for my wife to celebrate her class being done, but she hasn't taken the liking to it that I thought she would. I swear it was her favorite when she did a tasting a last year. Well, I'm the beneficiary of that wrong choice, this stuff is really good!
Might even order some vines next year since it seems to grow pretty well in this neck of the woods.
Might even order some vines next year since it seems to grow pretty well in this neck of the woods.
Boatboy24
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Love their Traminette.
I've been all over the map tonight. Labatt's Blue, Vintners Rapsberry concentrate wine from the carboy, and finally an IM Raspberry/Peach Sangria I bottled about a month ago, I think. Added a 1 L white grape concentrate and 1 lb corn sugar per Label peelers suggestion, it ain't gonna win an award for body, but the flavor is really good! Added 1/2 the f-pack to the primary. Both my wife and I commented that we may not give this one away as much as a normal batch of wine. This will be very good this summer, especially if you add some citrus fruit a few hours before serving. Yum!
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Also all over the map! I had half a glass of Kentucky Bourbon-barrel-aged porter, then a splash of my CC Amarone ('til the bottle was empty), then one glass of my WE Malbec (again, last of the bottle), then one glass of a cheapo Chardonnay in the service of topping up a carboy of WE Luna Bianca. Now, my glass is empty and I am eyeing up what to fill it with! Leading contender is opening a WE LE Washington Cabernet Merlot, but will that go with the popcorn I am planning to make??? 
Edited to add: went with a Sprecher Irish Stout to go with the popcorn.
Edited to add: went with a Sprecher Irish Stout to go with the popcorn.
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Well, last night we opened and killed a bottle of WE LE Washington State (Red Mtn.) Cab/Merlot. This is fine, but, as a non-grape-pack kit, it is a bit thin and light in color. Since a friend stopped by, we next opened a bottle of the CC Showcase Walla Walla Cab/Merlot. I still think this is the best wine I have made.
I've been tempted to get that kit but I only make red wine from grapes. I even have that kit on the cart at a sponsor's website for a few days now but never pull the trigger...... [emoji3][emoji3]
Maybe I should, for around $123 shipped .
A bottle from one of my favorite wineries in WA State! 2012 Sleight of Hand Cellars "The Conjurer". Nice session wine! Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot. Costco had these last year for a ridiculous price so picked up several for the cellar. Yes that is NPH on the label. LOL Love this winery. They are just one of the reasons WA Wine is a passion in my life. 
Yes it is. AKA the "warm up" wine for a nice full evening with dinner.
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