What's in your glass tonight?

[sour_grapes]

A 2010 Meritage blend from Ravines Cellars in Geneva, NY (Finger Lakes). Cab Sauv., Cab Franc, and Merlot. I am guessing a fair fraction of Cab Franc. It was certainly pleasant, if not world-beating.

 

[sour_grapes]

A very cheap, but surprisingly pleasant, Primitivo. Specifically, 2012 Grifone Primitivo (i.e., Griffin, the mythical creature) from Puglia. This was about $7 at Trader Joe's. Very round, (if a tad thin), velvet finish, blueberries and fruit (more so than jam).

 

[vernsgal]

If I told you water with a little lemon would you believe me?

 

[Boatboy24]

If I told you water with a little lemon would you believe me?

Maybe?

Tonight for me its the Hogue Genesis 2010 Meritage.

 

[reefman]

Nissley Vineyards 2012 Concord. Very different from previous years, has a nice bite to it.

 

[Julie]

If I told you water with a little lemon would you believe me?

Lol, I'm don't think so!

 

[ibglowin]

2006 BV Reserve Tapestry paired with Boneless Beef Short Ribs with au jus and served on a bed on herb and garlic smashed potatoes…….

 

[vernsgal]

Lol, I'm don't think so!

Honestly, last night ,that's all I had

 

[Thig]

Elijah Craig 12year. It is not a high priced Bourbon but excellent just the same.

 

[sour_grapes]

I bottled my WE LE Washington Cab/Merlot tonight. Soooo, quite a bit of that found its way into my glass somehow...

BTW, I pitched yeast on 6/23, and at 6 mos. it is pretty fine. We'll see in another year or so.

 

[winesilly]

World Vineyard Moscato

 

[Arne]

If I told you water with a little lemon would you believe me?

Yep, water, some lemon, a bit of sugar and yeast. Skeeter pee. Arne.

 

[Boatboy24]

A little sumpin'

 

[ibglowin]

TENUTA DEL PORTALE

Aglianico del Vulture Riserva 2007

Score: 92
Release Price: $23
Country: Italy
Region: Basilicata
Issue: Sep 30, 2013

Wild, featuring attractive notes of mocha, game and underbrush to the dark plum sauce and dried wild berry flavors. Structured, with ample fruit and spice to carry the long, minerally finish. Drink now through 2020. 800 cases made. –NW

 

[Boatboy24]

TENUTA DEL PORTALE

Aglianico del Vulture Riserva 2007

Score: 92
Release Price: $23
Country: Italy
Region: Basilicata
Issue: Sep 30, 2013

Wild, featuring attractive notes of mocha, game and underbrush to the dark plum sauce and dried wild berry flavors. Structured, with ample fruit and spice to carry the long, minerally finish. Drink now through 2020. 800 cases made. –NW

I agree with Borat's assessment. I got licorice, cherry, cigar, and a hint of mocha, along with earthy flavors. Very dry and as the description above says, a looooooong finish. It was $19.99 at Total Wine and I'll be going back (probably this weekend) to get another bottle or two. Highly recommended.

 

[ibglowin]

How can you not love a wine called Aglianico.

 

[Julie]

I know I had posted on here somewhere about Chilean whites, in particular Sauvignon Blanc. My 2012 was ok but it was not something I would brag about and the 2013 was just down right horrible. Ffemt128 has said he is done with the Chilean whites, because of an off flavor to them. I had to agree, we called it the "Chilean taste". Well a couple of weeks ago, I opened a 2013 bottle, it was 18 month old. Wow has it changed, mouthfeel is great and it has this nice tropical taste to it with a nice smooth finish, no "chilean taste" at all.

Well, I still had 4 bottles of 2012 Sauvignon Blanc left, so I decided to open a bottle. Well I can't believe on how much this has changed, while I thought it was ok in 2013 it is fantastic now. Nice mouthfeel and pineapple coming thru at the beginning and finishing with a nice grapefruit flavor. I am loving this tonight

 

[Boatboy24]

How can you not love a wine called Aglianico.

Now I'm REALLY looking forward to the RJS LR Aglianico I ordered.

 

[Brian55]

We might be on subscription service (soon) They just showed a live shot from Lou's on MNF!

We may lack a local home brew shop, but we do have a local Lou Malnati's, actually two locations, less than ten miles away.

 

[ibglowin]

2010 CADUCEUS Anubis. Dang. Pleasantly surprised. Maynard done good!