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- January 6th, 2021, 7:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Primitivo sub $30
- Replies: 28
- Views: 896
Re: Best Primitivo sub $30
I reckon you’ll get some more tailored recommendations if you note which Zins you’ve enjoyed so far and which ones you didn’t. That said, Bedrock and Ridge are a few of the thread darlings, so do check those out if you haven’t already. Indeed - there is a massive difference in experience from the 1...
- January 2nd, 2021, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Guess the wine & critic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 879
Re: Guess the wine & critic
Got the reviewer right, but no idea about the wine
- January 1st, 2021, 10:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your cellar's core strength?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 4550
Re: Your cellar's core strength?
Wide variety, yet half is Italian and half of that is Piemontese. Very much not *just* Barbaresco and Barolo though.
- December 22nd, 2020, 2:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine pairing with goose: Moose!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2042
Re: Wine pairing with goose?
Maybe impractical for you, but I really like Timorasso (a white grape grown around Tortona in Piemonte) with Goose. A feeling amplified by sharing a bottle whilst eating a platter of goose prepared in a number of different ways, at the appropriately (and not coincidentally) named Taverna dell'Oca on...
- December 21st, 2020, 5:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: ‘93 Red Burgundy
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1637
Re: ‘93 Red Burgundy
Young or semi-mature red burgs definitely not my thing, but I do have a pair of 1993 Lafon Volnay 1ers (Santenots and Clos des Chenes). Potentially still too young for my tastes, but that's an English necroviniac palate for you!
- December 20th, 2020, 7:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1453
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
I never remember - which top normally signifies one late released 'reconditioned' and topped up at the winery?
- December 20th, 2020, 7:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I swear they put Mustard in the bottle.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 825
Re: I swear they put Mustard in the bottle.
Ian d'Agata is very good at describing why certain grapes / wines show particular aromas or flavours, but referencing the aromatic compounds present in the wine that give rise to them. His Native Grapes book well worth a read if this stuff interests you.
- December 16th, 2020, 4:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Arranging a tasting of older Piemonte - when to open what?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 584
Re: Arranging a tasting of older Piemonte - when to open what?
The standing up is non-contentious. Views on aeration vary and I personally don't feel I know for sure which is best. I would however say that decanting in one smooth motion into a decanter, allows you to avoid stirring up the fine sediment that can easily ruin the experience of tasting mature nebbi...
- December 8th, 2020, 11:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Looking at two new functions with software update (POLL)
- Replies: 200
- Views: 5351
Re: Looking at two new functions with software update (POLL)
Whilst I like thumbs, I'm not liking the current implementation, where the counts are below our profile pics. It makes it look like a popularity context, which isn't a good look.
The positive feature of a 'thumb' is merely a thumb up of appreciation or support for a post. No more and no less.
The positive feature of a 'thumb' is merely a thumb up of appreciation or support for a post. No more and no less.
- December 8th, 2020, 9:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Value Langhe Nebbiolo under $25 [Poll Added]
- Replies: 88
- Views: 4301
Re: Best Value Langhe Nebbiolo under $20
Cascina Saria Langhe Nebbiolo 'La Riddolina': I've only had one vintage of it (2011), but a large number of bottles (CT says 28, but I think 3-4 were given away), as it became our 'house nebbiolo'. It was still shining at 8 years old, at which point our source finally ran out. £10 a bottle, so well ...
- December 6th, 2020, 1:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 757
Re: TN: 2015 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)
Arguably the 2015 might have been the safer bet, catching it when the fruit was big enough to fight the tannins. They can close up, though perhaps that's not the risk it once was?
- December 6th, 2020, 10:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Criminal (EDIT: or silly, if you like) pricing on 2016 Produttori Crus
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4584
Re: Criminal (EDIT: or silly, if you like) pricing on 2016 Produttori Crus
We've seen similar pricing challenges in the UK, with the suspicion that the prime suspects are the importers, followed to a lesser degree by increases at the winery and merchants knowing demand remains strong. Personally, at the prices charged in the UK, I don't see PdB as the nailed on bargain it ...
- December 5th, 2020, 11:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Looking at two new functions with software update (POLL)
- Replies: 200
- Views: 5351
Re: Looking at two new functions with software update (POLL)
I'm used to the thanks icon elsewhere, and on the whole I like it (the rare exception being when a conversation descends into an adversarial argument). It's probably at it's best as a way of saying "Thanks for the tasting note" when you've really got little or nothing to add in response. I...
- November 21st, 2020, 8:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The zenith of score inflation?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5306
Re: The zenith of score inflation?
Suckling is simply playing the game. High scores get him mentions and in the good books of producers. I'm sure he can milk it for a few years yet and presumably already has himself a comfortable lifestyle.
- November 8th, 2020, 6:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1997 G Mascarello "Monprivato" (short/boring)
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1880
Re: 1997 G Mascarello "Monprivato" (short/boring)
2000 was a hot year in Piemonte, but I don’t know how it compares to 1997 in that respect. Oh 97 was hot, first of the new climate change 'Hots'. Suckling loved the vintage. If ever a red light and klaxon warning should have sounded neener Oh hang on, he loves every wine and every vintage [wink.gif...
- November 5th, 2020, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Europe Travel - Safe?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3658
Re: Europe Travel - Safe?
be as safe as you can Nola (and indeed that goes for all forumites)
- October 31st, 2020, 12:47 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Europe Travel - Safe?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3658
Re: Europe Travel - Safe?
Those places are considered as generally safe ones. But I would also be prepared, since in Italy, in general, are a lot of muggers and pickpocketers. So always, keep an eye on your belongings. Paris is, also, not a very safe place in these terms. So keep an eye on your belongings, and don’t take al...
- October 17th, 2020, 3:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WA 100/100 and the price of 2016 Sandrone Barolo le Vigne
- Replies: 60
- Views: 6804
Re: WA 100/100 and the price of 2016 Sandrone Barolo le Vigne
A wonderful example of how points chasing means you'll pay more.
If you trust the critic's palate more than your own, then you'll feel confident the extra cost is worth it.
If you trust the critic's palate more than your own, then you'll feel confident the extra cost is worth it.
- October 16th, 2020, 11:48 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Pergola *** Rome - wine list
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2051
Re: Pergola *** Rome - wine list
Shockingly high markups by Italian standards - of the order of 3x retail on average I would say, so anything nearer 2x retail is probably the 'bargain', but still a steeper markup than I'm used to in Italy. Maybe I eat in the wrong places ;¬) My suggestions will be limited, but this at least appeale...
- September 19th, 2020, 11:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I don’t trust my Coravin anymore
- Replies: 57
- Views: 4023
Re: I don’t trust my Coravin anymore
Is it too soon to suggest it's acquired coravinirus?
I thought so, and have already taken the liberty of fetching my own coat
I thought so, and have already taken the liberty of fetching my own coat
- May 20th, 2020, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Portugal - Colares, Alentejo and Algarve recommendations?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2096
Re: Portugal - Colares, Alentejo and Algarve recommendations?
We've stayed with friends in Tavira and liked it very much. Restrained charm, good food / reasonably priced. Not a beach resort, but with some lovely walking in dunes / past the salt pans / lots of birdlife. There are beaches in very easy driving range and IIRC there is a river ferry that ends up at...
- May 11th, 2020, 9:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: another glassware question - grenache
- Replies: 19
- Views: 974
Re: another glassware question - grenache
I tend to consider any brand of spit bucket suitable for Grenache, and try to avoid potential contamination from myself on its way to said receptacle [wink.gif] Joking aside, probably something that doesn't accentuate the perception of alcohol and avoids over-emphasising the jammier aspect of the fr...
- May 5th, 2020, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1027
Re: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
Never heard of Molveno so I googled it and wow, that’s where I am going whenever it is possible again! Pretty much "wow!" was all I could say when first looking at the view from the apartment (and practically every apartment will have such a view). Mountains, lake, some village, and no fi...
- May 5th, 2020, 3:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1027
Re: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
FWIW the standard 'Foradori' (what was Teroldego Rotaliano) can be just as appealing as the Granato in youth, though the Granato should shine a decade or more down the line. Both are aged in wood, so feel very normal (natural wines, but you'd struggle to guess). I think the natural wine persona come...
- May 3rd, 2020, 4:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1027
Re: TN: 2015 Foradori Teroldego Sgarzon
Sorry, I just saw this. I was partial to the Nosiola and my wife was partial to the Manzoni. So we buy both. The tasting was a great experience. DA906631-FED0-4066-82F8-33F09BDAF3B1.jpeg 0CC69603-92C0-464F-A3B2-4E408D914FAE.jpeg and it was in that very seat you occupied, that we had a discussion ab...
- April 26th, 2020, 3:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bartolo Mascarello Barolo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 812
- March 26th, 2020, 4:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Hacks for evaluating current release wine
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1865
Re: Hacks for evaluating current release wine
Best hack - a proven track record. It's far easier to predict future greatness, if the previous releases showed this. Even if you've not tasted that label (or indeed neither have others because it's a new label) comparisons are very useful. e.g. taste a Hunter Valley Semillon and find it's somewhat ...
- March 25th, 2020, 5:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '06 vs. '07 Barolo?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1034
Re: '06 vs. '07 Barolo?
in very simple terms, without knowing the specific wine
06 if you want to cellar it for a decade or more
07 if you'd be likely to drink it sooner
06 if you want to cellar it for a decade or more
07 if you'd be likely to drink it sooner
- March 23rd, 2020, 9:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2509
Re: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
Posted at 15:4915:49 (BBC) Loss of smell and taste - new symptoms? Philippa Roxby Health reporter, BBC News There have been increasing numbers of people reporting a lost sense of smell and taste on social media. Some have tested positive for the new coronavirus, while others who haven’t had a test w...
- March 23rd, 2020, 7:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2509
Re: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
...since true ageusia (inability to taste basic tastes) is a completely different story and I don't know if you can get that from the Coronavirus as well. It's been in the news yesterday. Reports from France and Iran of this being a reasonably common (but not universal) symptom. Also shared by the ...
- March 23rd, 2020, 7:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2509
Re: VIRUS-SMELL LOSS?
plenty of people under stress at the moment, so cut each other some slack please
... and if you think someone is being an *sshole, don't be an *sshole back.
... and if you think someone is being an *sshole, don't be an *sshole back.
- March 14th, 2020, 2:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Games: Who’s the producer?
- Replies: 285
- Views: 9074
Re: Wine Games: Who’s the producer?
late to the game - I'd guess Gaja, making a point of crossing out the G in DOCG (and if not them, then Borgogno for their protest label)
- February 22nd, 2020, 10:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1971 wine - what to look for?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 3344
Re: 1971 wine - what to look for?
Indeed - I was going to say look for a good level and where practical a good colour
- February 11th, 2020, 7:40 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Single Ticket Global Travel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2365
Re: Single Ticket Global Travel
Historically called round the world tickets. Most have a restriction on the total number of flights, but also no backtracking. Historically they weren't much more than 3 single tickets, so if you were already planning two separate locations, this was often a cost-effective way to add in a 3rd and 4t...
- February 3rd, 2020, 6:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cellar Tracker notes - pet peeves
- Replies: 194
- Views: 7167
Re: Cellar Tracker notes - pet peeves
Agreed - and either our tastes align remarakbly often, or Otto drinks a lot of wineAndy Sc wrote: ↑February 3rd, 2020, 4:49 ambtw, nice notes, very informative and detailed. Love it.Otto Forsberg wrote: ↑February 3rd, 2020, 2:29 am
Forceberry. https://www.cellartracker.com/user.asp? ... ide=153713
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- February 1st, 2020, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Another one bites the dust...Noon Eclipse 2001
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1705
Re: Another one bites the dust...Noon Eclipse 2001
On another thread, there was some evidence that some people still enjoy the 'Parkerised' wines and like how they are ageing. I don't doubt them (for their palate). The wines aren't shit, though to my palate they almost certainly would feel that way. So please let us be slightly more restrained when ...
- January 24th, 2020, 4:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Australian ooze-monster wines. How are they now?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 9885
Re: Australian ooze-monster wines. How are they now?
Not wanting this to descend into personal attacks (please) FWIW I do find it interesting that we appear to have very differing opinions on these wines. In such situations it helps to have a good detailed TN, as they can often hint at why we're taking differing views. e.g. a taster might talk about a...
- January 23rd, 2020, 4:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Eric Guido To Join Vinous
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5050
Re: Ian D’Agata Departs Vinous
Huge loss for Vinous. Second to none on most Italian regions, very curious to see where Ian will be next. Nobody can fill those shoes. Absolutely. I don't like the hype that Antonio tries to generate, whereas I find Ian's writing more genuinely passionate. Congratulations to Eric, a good business o...
- January 23rd, 2020, 3:26 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3309
Re: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
anyone do a ferry from milazzo to the aeolian islands? is it a place to spend a night? Yes, though a few yers ago. We stayed a week on Lipari, but also used the opportunity to visit Vulcano, Stromboli and Panarea. Spending the night, no I'd say that's missing the point. You're getting the chilled p...
- January 17th, 2020, 3:31 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3309
Re: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
I do very much agree with Barry's view that 'less is more' i.e. the more you try to cram in, the less enjoyable the holiday becomes. I may disagree on hotels (I spent too much time in them through work), so tend towards the more personal touch of agriturismo and/or the flexibility and space of apart...
- January 16th, 2020, 12:05 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3309
Re: 6 days in sicily-need some advice
Hi Mark My experience is limited in Sicily (a night in Catania and a week on Lipari). However - Instead of hotels, do consider Agristurismo accomodation, as it's often very good, very hospitable and very good value. In particular, staying on a wine estate can be ideal. Where these places serve eveni...
- January 15th, 2020, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: First Time in France - Itinerary
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4461
Re: First Time in France - Itinerary
oops! Great to hear you had a super holiday though
- January 15th, 2020, 5:06 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Where should we go in Italy?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3338
Re: Where should we go in Italy?
Alan, I didn't spend the time reading everyone's comments, but we spent some time this summer in Italy. I will say that I really liked Livorno on the coast. We feel like a 2-3 day trip does it justice. Saying that, we spent a week in Rome doing the major tourist things and just feel like we need to...
- January 13th, 2020, 9:19 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Honeymoon plans: help me make a decision
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3113
Re: Honeymoon plans: help me make a decision
I'd certainly favour somewhere which didn't involve a flight transfer, and ideally one which is only a 2-4 hour drive or train journey from your commitment in Andalucia. Longer than 2 hours so that you're not left waiting for your room/apartment, shorter than 4 hours because such long transfers wipe...
- January 8th, 2020, 8:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The "How do you pronounce this?" Thread
- Replies: 269
- Views: 13562
Re: The "How do you pronounce this?" Thread
Indeed John - and I'm a huge fan of 'nduja, either as fresh or from a jar. Stacks of flavour and not just heat, though it does pack a punch as well.
- January 8th, 2020, 2:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: Interesting Italian wines with dinner
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1203
Re: TNs: Interesting Italian wines with dinner
Loren, others probably know a lot more than I do, but as I recall the Sgarzon is a single vineyard Teroldego fermented and partially aged in terra cotta amphoras, whereas the Granato is a blend of her best grapes from 3 vineyards and is fermented and aged in wood. There are probably other factors a...
- December 2nd, 2019, 5:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Floral barolo recs
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2396
Re: Floral barolo recs
There is a specific nebbiolo grape (sub-variety?) which is meant to give more floral wines. I can't remember the exact grape name but recall Ian d'Agata talking about it being mostly removed from the vineyards, but historically being more prevalent - IIRC the grape was Nebbiolo Rosé and some produce...
- November 29th, 2019, 11:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4995
Re: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
Hi Jozef
IIRC it's the Vajra Kyè that is vinified like a Barolo.
Regards
Ian
IIRC it's the Vajra Kyè that is vinified like a Barolo.
Regards
Ian
- November 29th, 2019, 6:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4995
Re: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
Ignoring the instructions completely, I think I'd go for the 2010 Bartolo Mascarello Freisa! Alternatively for something marginally closer to maturity, something that appeals from the AR.PE.PE range under Lombardy. Hopefullly others can comment on producers, but I think 2011 Barbaresco is a decent i...
- November 11th, 2019, 7:01 am
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: Vintage Wine Acceptable Condition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3776
Re: Vintage Wine Acceptable Condition
Knocking on 35 years is certainly enough age that there should be an acceptance of minor ullage, though there are still some who expect the level to still be in the neck). For me, top shoulder or very top shoulder would not be a cause for concern, nor an excuse to argue for a discount Upper shoulder...