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2001 Frank Family Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon

Nosing around in the cellar last night looking for things to clear out I found a few bottles of 2001 Frank Family Reser...

3 comments posted 13yrs

posted by rvwrlee

3 comments posted 13yrs posted by rvwrlee

"Aesthetics of Wine" (new book)

http://www.amazon.com/Aesthetics-Wine-New-Directions/dp/1444337661/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid52713621&sr=1-9&keywor...

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posted by artsy6

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TN: Burgs, Barolo, Rheingau, Alsace, etc

Last week left off the 2010 Berro Chardonnay (Piedmont). Light, innocuous, a bit dilute with mild appley flavors. This...

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posted by dwmidnt

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"Wine is greatly affected by what's in fashion. Right now that means big, ultraripe, opulent and smooth (lower-acidity) wine that's often higher in alcohol content."

Do you agree/disagree with that comment from the following recent article?: http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login...

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posted by artsy6

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TN: Election and Nor'Easter (Nahe, Sonoma, Piedmont)

Tuesday night we were supposed to go to some friends’ home to watch the election. Unfortunately, about 4 PM their phone...

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posted by dwmidnt

4 comments posted 13yrs posted by dwmidnt

2000 Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune Riesling

Opened with pork and apples last night 2000 Trimbach Clos Ste Hune Riesling. Good cork, The wine was medium golden in t...

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posted by rvwrlee

2 comments posted 13yrs posted by rvwrlee

TN: 4 kinds of Burgundy (white, PN, Gamay, and bubbly) plus Loire pink and CalCab

With power back and Betsy in kitchen, an Asian accented duck breast (breast is steamed, then fried, with a dusting on a...

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posted by dwmidnt

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1998 Beaucastel and Vieux Donjon

We gathered at a local restaurant, Bonita, for a meal and to taste a couple of mature 1998 Chateauneuf du Papes: 1998 B...

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posted by wspohn4

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TN: Sandy week wines

Well, damn. Sandy was scary enough I didn’t have any wine Monday night, just monitoring house, starting generator, watc...

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posted by dwmidnt

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by dwmidnt

"Should degree day summation recommendations be revisited in terms of changes in consumer tastes, viticultural practices, and definitions of enological ripeness?"

The following article asks: - Should degree day summation recommendations be revisited in terms of changes in consumer...

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posted by artsy6

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"In some wines, a subtle vegetable garden smell is pleasant and adds complexity, but if it is the predominant character, it is a major flaw."

Agree/disagree?: https://www.erobertparker.com/info/glossary.asp

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posted by artsy6

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"...The best wines will have more than just a fruity personality."

Agree/disagree?: https://www.erobertparker.com/info/glossary.asp

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posted by artsy6

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Does your definition of "ripeness" include lack of vegetal character?

http://www.practicalwinery.com/marapr06p13.htm

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posted by artsy6

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"Wines have four stages as they age much like a vine , but in reverse. The first stage is “fruit,” where the wine is exuberant and full of fruit flavor. Then comes “fl ower,” where the wine becomes more elegant and floral..."

Do you agree/disagree?: - Wines have four stages as they age much like a vine, but in reverse. The first stage is “frui...

3 comments posted 14yrs

posted by artsy6

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Burgs and Bordeaux ugh.

I had dinner with a small group of friends last night and everybody was asked to bring a bottle of unknown provenence f...

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posted by rvwrlee

2 comments posted 14yrs posted by rvwrlee