The Official Wine Thread

[Piobaire]

I used to just ask Manton and heisstillmatt.

 

[usctrojans31]

I liberated an '85 sauternes from my mother in law's cellar. I am wary it was never properly kept and will make me sad to drink.

 

[Omega Male]

Only one way to find out ...

 

[reidd]

2013, tough year but this was quite good - quality producer

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A 1998 Vieux Telegraph is the bottle that really got me into wine.

 

[Piobaire]

Had with my rotisserie chicken meal last night. Perfectly matured extreme Sonoma Coast, tannins smooth as silk, Bing cherries, smoke, a kiss of vanilla from the oak treatment. I could have slammed the whole bottle in one long chug.

 

[Colonel Mustard]

Super rounded and a perfect partner with homemade pizza (with added chilli).

 

[Huntsman]

How do you guys suggest figuring out where a red is ready to drink?

I started out, long ago, using the guidelines in Zraly's book, and basically learning what wines -- and what grapes -- are meant to age. I've let a few go too long on me, not the worst thing in the world either with a $20 wine.

 

[Omega Male]

On the other hand, you could get hit by a bus tomorrow.

 

[NJE66]

After all it's tuesday

 

[wojt]

Great wine, great price/quality. I am exploring Greek wines while in Greece, this is fun

 

[Omega Male]

Pretty hot today for these parts.

 

[jcman311]

I missed their release last week. I need to get new stock in for 5 years down the road.

 

[Omega Male]

Italian Bordeaux from Chianti. This is the 2013, which needs a few more years I think.

 

[NJE66]

Playing it safe with this Ribera del Duero

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[Omega Male]

This is like rosé on steroids. Dark copper color, lot of red fruits and earth. Very good.