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[TN] '05 Perrin CdP
Last night, we went out to dinner at one of the best local restaurants, a French-inspired bistro. With our dinner of rack of lamb (Jean) and hearty vegetable pot pie (me), we got a bottle of: 2005...
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Grace Family Vineyards Cabernet.
Have not posted for a while but wanted to know if anyone knows much of Grace Family Vineyards. Received a nice 6 bottle case of the 2006 Cabernet Sauv, Estate Grown. Don't know much and cannot find...
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TN Chateau Chalon (Vin Jaune) 1970, Reserve Catherine de Rye,Henri Maire
The wine is Chateau Chalon (Vin Jaune) 1970, Reserve Catherine de Rye,Henri Maire. I bought it at auction many years ago in the US and it came via the UK where it was imported in bottle by Morgan...
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TN: 20 yr old Cotes de Bourg, + Barolo, Paso Robles, Pomerol, etc
So yesterday my local wine group was supposed to meet, but this month's host/organizer had to cancel in the AM due to illness. After a while, I decided to offer to host, but to tell everyone to put...
 
[TN] '04 Navarro PN
Tonight, I got home to find Jean recovering from a bad day with a glass of: 2004 Navarro Pinot Noir "L'Ancienne" nose: dark fruit, slight oak palate: soft entry, dark fruit, a hint of oak, good...
 
[TN] '02 Clos Senechal
Last night, I made use of a duck that had been sitting in the fridge by cooking caneton aux navets (braised duck with turnips), a wintertime favorite in these parts, and opened up a bottle that I...
 
Chateau Haut Brion 1985
Hi, I know nothing about wines but found this bottle in the attic and am asking if it's valuable? Have Googled it but do not undestand everything I've read. It looks identical to the one in this link...
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TN: CA, Beaune, MSR
With "pizzoccheri" (kind of Italian mac and cheese with Savoy cabbage added) and Chinese broccoli, the 2007 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc - Viognier. This just had a California appellation, did it used to...
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Re: Tormaresca Neprica
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Just to ease your worries, I ALWAYS grind my pepper (both white and black) to order when cooking. The Broccoli crowns were fresh, not frozen. Fresh Basil is more...
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Beaucastel for New Years
We got together with friends for a lunch and cribbage game on new year’s eve. Started out with: 2004 Champalou Vouvray Cuvee des Fondraux - a waxy honeysuckle and honey nose, and quite delightful in...
 
TN Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaise Blanc de Noir Champagne 1973
Thw wine is Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaise Blanc de Noir Champagne 1973, bottle 00039. I bought 2 bottles at auction in the late 70s, and it has been properly stored since. It is rather difficult...
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Happy New Year to all!
If you have to drive anywhere tonight, be very careful. My wife and I will be at home enjoying broiled lobster tails and a bottle of bubbles. Stay safe, Dick
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Re: TN: 2 Drouhin reds and 1 RM Champagne
Chorey-lès-Beaune is a bit of a geological oddity - for some reason, a scrap of terroir in the middle of the clay plain east of the golden slope. In the hands of good producers not seldom a good...
 
Re: Lamb question
Hi Patok Nope, sorry, because I live on the other side of the atlantic. However, that doesn't stop me having a opinion on how to cook lamb. I live in France and I have to say that I find the...
 
Re: TN: Christmas Wines (BdM, St J., Rioja, etc)
What the heck is the deal with the "Cordier funk"? It doesn't seem to matter what year, the barnyard is almost on the verge of being overwhelming. Is it brett?