Boatboy24
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2014 LE Monastrell-Petit Verdot. Nice.
What's in your glass tonight?
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That's next in line for us to bottle. Looking forward to it...
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
2013 Chilean Malbec. It was a juice bucket with a lug of grapes added.
Made a Costco run today as it was my Friday off. Among the various ginormous items we normally pick up today we snagged a Costco Calzone and wanted something to go with it. Found something new in a Kirkland branded Italian wine, a 2011 Chianti Classico packaged in a simple and lightweight bottle, this $8.69 wine turned out to be a terrific little bargain. Pouring into our glasses, the wine color is standard Chianti Classico – dark purple with great consistency and little separation at the edges. But like other recent/current-vintage European-sourced Kirkland wines, it takes some time to fully open up. I found that it needed 30-40 minutes before it exhibited qualities of note.
It is an easy to drink wine with not a lot of drama. There are all of the classic/traditional Chianti cues here – floral, earthy and a very slight spicy tone to the nose. The finish is pretty dry but not metallic in any way, which makes it excellent with food. It can be enjoyed alone, but it would be a missed opportunity. Compared to other Chiantis of similar vintage and price, the finish is that of a moderately-priced dry wine with not a lot of fruit. It is an excellent wine to pair with pizza, pasta, and other rich dishes.
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A 2013 Nebbilo with marinated London Broil, onions & mushrooms in a Merlot/cab wine left over from last night. Also grilled corn on the cob, just coming into season here in Florida! Grills hot enought to start. Bye! Roy
Boatboy24
No longer a newbie, but still clueless.
My 2013 Amador Petit Sirah.
Peach Apricot Chard. Opened last night. The half bottle left was better than yesterday. Hmmm.
I am making this cheapo kit for summer and it's been clearing for 2 weeks now, but still a bit of haze.
How long did yours take to completely clear?
About 3 weeks, I think. Will need to look at my paperwork when I get home.
I encourage you to take your time, though. Degas it thoroughly. Taste before you bottle. If it tastes fizzy or has a bite, you should degas a bit more.
I didn't given it enough time... Wish I did.
Looks tasty.
Opened another bottle of RJS LR Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc. About 6 months old now. Paired with a rotisserie chicken and scalloped potatoes and greens. Wow, is this stuff beyond expectations! Crisp, clean, harmoniuos wine with flavours of fresh lemon, gooseberries and tropical fruit. Amazing wine to say the least.
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SWMBO is not much of a beer drinker, however she has taken a liking to them.
She drank to rest of the 4 pack.
I like that she found something she likes. I dont like that they are $9.99 a 4 pack!
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