The Official Wine Thread

[gomestar]

yes

 

[Quatsch]

Tonight was a blind tasting of two cflights of five Syrahs, all '98 or '99 - 8 Hermitage/Côte Rôtie and two Californians, as it turned out. The Rhônes were from Chave, Jamet, Guigal & Tardieu-Laurent, while the Americans were Dehlinger and Arcadian. The most expensive wines - the two Guigal Lalas, fared the worst, and the Dehlinger acquitted itself well. The Jamet Côte-Rôtie stole the show, with the Jaboulet La Chapelle not far behind. And you forget how good Northern Rhônes can be . . .

 

[pscolari]



Tonight was a blind tasting of two cflights of five Syrahs, all '98 or '99 - 8 Hermitage/Côte Rôtie and two Californians, as it turned out. The Rhônes were from Chave, Jamet, Guigal & Tardieu-Laurent, while the Americans were Dehlinger and Arcadian. The most expensive wines - the two Guigal Lalas, fared the worst, and the Dehlinger acquitted itself well. The Jamet Côte-Rôtie stole the show, with the Jaboulet La Chapelle not far behind. And you forget how good Northern Rhônes can be . . .

What's left to pick at Rhys? Horseshoe? I really enjoy Kevin's tweets re: this vintage. Really cool to see how dynamic the decision to pick is.

 

[Sterling Gillette]



pun?

I was about to rephrase, but then figured "what the heck".

 

[RedLantern]

Can anyone recommend a good beginner’s book for wine? Descriptions of varietals and comparisons of similar varietals or identical varietals from different terrior would be great.

I'm looking into taking a few wine classes at a local CC, but they won't start until the 1st of the year so I'm looking to get my learn on now . . .

 

[b1os]



Can anyone recommend a good beginner’s book for wine? Descriptions of varietals and comparisons of similar varietals or identical varietals from different terrior would be great.
I'm looking into taking a few wine classes at a local CC, but they won't start until the 1st of the year so I'm looking to get my learn on now . . .

Making Sense of Wine by Matt Kramer seems like a nice entry book. It doesn't really compare the varietals -- at least I think so, shamefully I have to admit that I just have read 20-30% of it yet --, but it's good for beginners. All in all, trying out wines is the only thing that will give you a better idea. What has been said many times in this thread and what's true is that you shouldn't focus solely about varietals/grapes but more on regions.

 

[Quatsch]



What's left to pick at Rhys? Horseshoe? I really enjoy Kevin's tweets re: this vintage. Really cool to see how dynamic the decision to pick is.

Just the Syrah. The last ton of Pinot came in today. It's been very exciting - a big crop of outstanding quality and a near perfect vintage.

 

[b1os]

Meh. Didn't like it at all. Guess I can't appreciate white Burgundy yet. Tasted flat, flat, flat. Maybe a hint of butter/nut, but overall just boring, and not in a good way. Again a little oxidized, I think.

Well that is a cidre Sydre. Delicious.

 

[gomestar]

consumed while cooking:

nice cali chard

also, these:

 

[drizzt3117]

This past wknd, 2001 La Tour Blanche and Krug NV, spectacular.

 

[gomestar]

Jadot Meursault 2005. Oxidized. ****.

 

[indesertum]

I bought a vin jaune from I think Jura and the coudolet de beaucastel that's been hyped here.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



I bought a vin jaune from I think Jura and the coudolet de beaucastel that's been hyped here.

Jura is the only place vin jaune comes from.

Also, I am sorry.

 

[indesertum]

. I didn't know that. I thought Jura was famous for Vin Jaune but didn't know they were exclusive

I figured it was worth a try.


Having this right now

Really young. Soft tannins. Lots of baking spices up front. Moderate acidity. Light red fruit.

It's pretty decent

 

[mgm9128]



I bought a vin jaune

What are you doing with it? I still haven't opened mine, but my friend opened some, and we ate comte with it, which was awesome. I have a bunch of recipes that call for it in sauces.