The Official Wine Thread

[jcman311]

I’m only 3 hours from Paso, sadly kids and family obligations will keep me from visiting. 😥. Did pickup a nice scotch from K&L (trying to keep it positive)

 

[venividivicibj]

Will be in Paso next weekend

 

[Piobaire]

Where are you staying? Plans for eating and tasting?

 

[venividivicibj]

Where are you staying? Plans for eating and tasting?

Marriott has some AirBnB style rentals in the area (‘Homes and Villas’ I think it’s called), so I can get a house and pick up some Marriott points as well.

Wineries-
Turtle Rock (first time)
Clos Solene
Halter Ranch
Brecon
Epoch

We usually do Turley and Torrin or Fulldraw but the friends we invited like Cabs, so we subbed in Halter and Brecon. I asked Booker if we can try the MFN wines when we taste with them, but they said no (I think we used to be able to, but I assume we can’t after they were sold)

Nothing special planned for food- probably that Italian place in Tin City for the first day, and grilling the second.

 

[venividivicibj]

Did pickup a nice scotch from K&L

What did you get? They have some solid stuff from Gordon & Macphail right now. And, if you like rums, check out the ‘07 Hampden

 

[jcman311]

What did you get? They have some solid stuff from Gordon & Macphail right now. And, if you like rums, check out the ‘07 Hampden

25 yo Blair Athol

 

[Piobaire]

Marriott has some AirBnB style rentals in the area (‘Homes and Villas’ I think it’s called), so I can get a house and pick up some Marriott points as well.

Wineries-
Turtle Rock (first time)
Clos Solene
Halter Ranch
Brecon
Epoch

We usually do Turley and Torrin or Fulldraw but the friends we invited like Cabs, so we subbed in Halter and Brecon. I asked Booker if we can try the MFN wines when we taste with them, but they said no (I think we used to be able to, but I assume we can’t after they were sold)

Nothing special planned for food- probably that Italian place in Tin City for the first day, and grilling the second.

Linne has a great Cab these days, The Martian. Whalebone does pretty much just Cabs.

 

[ricoishere]

Linne has a great Cab these days, The Martian. Whalebone does pretty much just Cabs.

Since our young adults still like coming home we had to put something together real quick. This Syrah was perfect with the lamb and tenderloin!

 

[venividivicibj]

2x Champagne for Easter Brunch

 

[Piobaire]

Talking about Paso Cabs. Paired with a SRF wagyu and it was excellent.

So, I'm going to say I don't think this was a $150 bottle of wine. It's not going to get any better, it lacked that depth that I would expect at this price point. It was nice drinking, tannins already resolved and fine, but neither power nor complexity were present.

 

[venividivicibj]

Was a little worried upon opening - but after 2 hours in the decanter, it settled down. Solid mid-weight/more old school (read- more herbal/tobacco-y) napa cab.

 

[jcman311]

Brought this over to a bonfire tonight. Was excellent.

 

[jbarwick]

Mystery bubbles in the cabinet…was pretty good.

 

[Piobaire]

Brought this over to a bonfire tonight. Was excellent.
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A shame TH is no more.

 

[jcman311]

A shame TH is no more.

Indeed. But a joy to share with others and discuss Paso terroir.