What's in your glass tonight?

[ceeaton]

A friend gave me this.

Well, are they still your friend? (like, what is your impression of the wine?)

 

[geek]

Well, are they still your friend? (like, what is your impression of the wine?)

It’s a blend 65% cab, 25% Merlot and the rest cab franc.
It is bold, a bit strong in the finish but good wine with steak [emoji4]

 

[ceeaton]

It’s a blend 65% cab, 25% Merlot and the rest cab franc.
It is bold, a bit strong in the finish but good wine with steak [emoji4]

The one I've tried before was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Malbec 25% & Cabernet Franc 15%. It was pretty good as I remember (it was last summer, I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast at times). It definitely would go well with steak or roast beast served with sauteed mushrooms.

 

[ibglowin]

That was the TW "wine of the year" last year IIRC.

A friend gave me this.

 

[sour_grapes]

With dinner, I enjoyed a Ménage à Trois Gold Chardonnay (which is their oaked version, IIRC). Afterwards, I opened a WE Eclipse Nebbiolo, which is smokey, earthy, astringent, and quaffable!

 

[vernsgal]

Tonight we had breakfast for dinner lol, and I had Spagnol's CI Italian Sangiovese

 

[mainshipfred]

Not only am I new to winemaking but also new to wine drinking. Last night I had my first ever Zin. Brother was it good. A different flavor profile then anything else I've ever had. I have 13 gallons aging now 6 in barrel and 7 in glass. I sure hope it turns like the bottle I bought.

 

[geek]

The one I've tried before was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Malbec 25% & Cabernet Franc 15%. It was pretty good as I remember (it was last summer, I have trouble remembering what I had for breakfast at times). It definitely would go well with steak or roast beast served with sauteed mushrooms.

Those may be the actual numbers, I may have read incorrectly.
The wine is good, a bit tannic that may benefit from decanting it a bit, let's see how it tastes today...lol

 

[geek]

Those may be the actual numbers, I may have read incorrectly.
The wine is good, a bit tannic that may benefit from decanting it a bit, let's see how it tastes today...lol

This wine tastes much better today, soft to the palate and smooth coming down the pipe [emoji4]

 

[sour_grapes]

News flash: the WE LE14 Super Tuscan is still just "meh."

 

[jgmann67]

News flash: the WE LE14 Super Tuscan is still just "meh."

Sooooo surprised. [emoji12]

The Bravado Super Tuscan is still too oaky. Needs another 6 months on the shelf. But, it's head and shoulders better than the LE14.

 

[Ajmassa]

Maybe try using particle board next time. I hear that wood is not as strong

 

[Boatboy24]

News flash: the WE LE14 Super Tuscan is still just "meh."

IMHO, you're being nice.

 

[cmason1957]

I also find it just "Meh" and that is being generous.

 

[geek]

News flash: the WE LE14 Super Tuscan is still just "meh."

Not only mehhhh, like a sheep but

 

[jgmann67]

Maybe try using particle board next time. I hear that wood is not as strong

Rather than dropping 3-4 ounces of medium+ cubes in the future, I think I'm going to cut that down to 2 ounces. I can taste after three months and just add more if needed.

 

[geek]

@sour_grapes May recall this one, we purchased this same kit around the same time.
Started Jan 2014 and bottled in May.
Finally coming around at 4 years, smells great, tastes really good, very surprised with such a great smell.

 

[sour_grapes]

@sour_grapes May recall this one, we purchased this same kit around the same time.
Started Jan 2014 and bottled in May.
Finally coming around at 4 years, smells great, tastes really good, very surprised with such a great smell.

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Yes, I am very fond of that batch now. Last time I had one, I said to my wife: "This is as good as anything I drink, really."

 

[Boatboy24]

Last night, had a rather disappointing dinner at Bonefish Grill. But the one bright spot was one of the drink specials: Acrobat Pinot Noir from Oregon.

 

[geek]

This is from last night, and it is simply good!