Five words to describe a wine you would like.

[Humberto_Dorta]

Any, wine, Audouze, finds, emotional.

[Gerhard_P]

@Mark Golodetz

@Gerhard P.

@Mark Golodetz

A…
Complex, pure, elegant, bright, and long

This took a good half hour, but a fun exercise. Yours?

For me: pure and complex are almost contrasts … “pure” meaning: only one major component (taste, smell) without additions of others …

(maybe my bad English …?)

No they are not mutually exclusive. You can be pure and complex. With “pure” we wanted to encapsulate two ideas. One the obvious one; nothing extraneous in such as oak, and secondly allowing the “purity” of the terroir to show.

ok, thanks, I got that with the oak (or brett …) - not so much with the terroir, I would rather call that “true” or “typical” … “pure” (pur in German) is something different (for me) …

[Barry_Paul_Price]

Let’s see how close I came to picking wines you’d like (good idea, Raj!)

Markus S: Fun, charming, balanced, contemplative, ready. Morgon was my first choice too, Raj. But I’ll say Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue-Slide Ridge just to add another option.
Soren Nielson: Mature, aromatic, balanced, expanding, eternal. A well-matured Barolo, perhaps Giacomo Conterno or Cantina Mascarello from at least two to four decades ago
Anton D: Well structured, austere, elegant, refined, deep. I’m going to go with a tightly-wound and young Brunello di Montalcino, like Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova
Brian Tuite: Funky, bright, earth, complex, chewy. Sinskey Four Vineyards Pinot Noir
Brian Tuite(2): Deep, meaty, bloody, balance, chalk. 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel (Mourvedre-heavy)
IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. Cornas… almost any of them, with at least 7 years of age on it.
Mark Y: Complex, balance, mature, elegant, authentic/reflective of terroir. 1990 Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux
Tim McCracken: Bold, layered, refined, flowery, poetic. 2015 Galerie Terracea Riesling
Matthew King: Stony, airy, red-fruited, succulent, subtle. Try a Corsican Sciaccarellu!
Richard Flack: Elegant, Balanced, Profound, Tertiary, Savoury. A Chateau Latour or Cheval Blanc with over 20 yrs age
dsGriswold: Bright red berry, bracing acidity. Chianti Classico Riserva, all the way
T.L. Reasoner: Silky, balanced, layered, elegant, tasty. Penfold’s Grange – the older the better, but definitely mid 1990’s or earlier at the least
Bob Parsons: Mineral, balanced, good acidity, fruity. 2003 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet
Randy Bowman: Fruit forward with long finish. 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Merlot or 2010 Tait Ballbuster depending on your price range

And for you, Raj…
Rajiv Ayyangar: Detailed, evocative, wise, tensile, evolving. Dude, none of those help me at all. lol. I’ll say Sokol Blosser Evolution White Blend since it has nine types of grapes and is always evolving, changing and challenging the drinker. See the Wine Enthusiast blurb below. They even call it detailed.

WE91
Wine Enthusiast - "A nonvintage blend, the Evolution is as clever as it gets. This 18th edition (the edition numbers serve a similar function to a vintage date) melds seven different grapes into an aromatic, lushly detailed whole. Stone and tropical fruits abound, loading the palate with flavors of peaches, cream and lemon meringue. It’s thoroughly delicious without a hint of wood. "

[Barry_Paul_Price]

@Kirk.Grant

Markus S: Fun, charming, balanced, contemplative, ready. Deltetto Roero Braja Riserva
Soren Nielson: Mature, aromatic, balanced, expanding, eternal. Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino
Anton D: Well structured, austere, elegant, refined, deep. Elio Grasso Barolo
Brian Tuite: Funky, bright, earth, complex, chewy. La Spinetta Sezzana
Brian Tuite(2): Deep, meaty, bloody, balance, chalk. Voge Cornas VV
IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. G. Mascarello Freisa
Mark Y: Complex, balance, mature, elegant, authentic/reflective of terroir. 1975 Château Lascombes (still under $100!)
Tim McCracken: Bold, layered, refined, flowery, poetic. Chapoutier St. Joseph Blanc Les Granits
Matthew King: Stony, airy, red-fruited, succulent, subtle. 2010 Travaglini Gattinara
Richard Flack: Elegant, Balanced, Profound, Tertiary, Savoury. N.V. Rare Wine Co. Thomas Jefferson Special Reserve
dsGriswold: Bright red berry, bracing acidity. JFM Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Clos de la Maréchale
T.L. Reasoner: Silky, balanced, layered, elegant, tasty. 2011-13 Poggio di Sotto Rosso
Bob Parsons: Mineral, balanced, good acidity, fruity. Gérard Boulay Sancerre Monts Damnés
Barry Paul Price: Magenta, Violet, Blackberry, Stately, Complex. Egelhoff Cabernet
Randy Bowman: Fruit forward with long finish. Flor de Pingus

Never had the Egelhoff, but based on CT and wine-searcher desc’s it looks right in my current wheelhouse! Thanks Kirk! I’ll try it.

This game is awesome! lol.

[S_cott_Gurtman]

clean, pure , long , silky , stinky

[Matthew_King]

@Barry Paul Price

Let’s see how close I came to picking wines you’d like (good idea, Raj!)

Markus S: Fun, charming, balanced, contemplative, ready. Morgon was my first choice too, Raj. But I’ll say Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue-Slide Ridge just to add another option.
Soren Nielson: Mature, aromatic, balanced, expanding, eternal. A well-matured Barolo, perhaps Giacomo Conterno or Cantina Mascarello from at least two to four decades ago
Anton D: Well structured, austere, elegant, refined, deep. I’m going to go with a tightly-wound and young Brunello di Montalcino, like Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova
Brian Tuite: Funky, bright, earth, complex, chewy. Sinskey Four Vineyards Pinot Noir
Brian Tuite(2): Deep, meaty, bloody, balance, chalk. 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel (Mourvedre-heavy)
IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. Cornas… almost any of them, with at least 7 years of age on it.
Mark Y: Complex, balance, mature, elegant, authentic/reflective of terroir. 1990 Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux
Tim McCracken: Bold, layered, refined, flowery, poetic. 2015 Galerie Terracea Riesling
Matthew King: Stony, airy, red-fruited, succulent, subtle. Try a Corsican Sciaccarellu!
Richard Flack: Elegant, Balanced, Profound, Tertiary, Savoury. A Chateau Latour or Cheval Blanc with over 20 yrs age
dsGriswold: Bright red berry, bracing acidity. Chianti Classico Riserva, all the way
T.L. Reasoner: Silky, balanced, layered, elegant, tasty. Penfold’s Grange – the older the better, but definitely mid 1990’s or earlier at the least
Bob Parsons: Mineral, balanced, good acidity, fruity. 2003 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet
Randy Bowman: Fruit forward with long finish. 2014 Alexander Valley Vineyards Estate Merlot or 2010 Tait Ballbuster depending on your price range

And for you, Raj…
Rajiv Ayyangar: Detailed, evocative, wise, tensile, evolving. Dude, none of those help me at all. lol. I’ll say Sokol Blosser Evolution White Blend since it has nine types of grapes and is always evolving, changing and challenging the drinker. See the Wine Enthusiast blurb below. They even call it detailed.

WE91
Wine Enthusiast - "A nonvintage blend, the Evolution is as clever as it gets. This 18th edition (the edition numbers serve a similar function to a vintage date) melds seven different grapes into an aromatic, lushly detailed whole. Stone and tropical fruits abound, loading the palate with flavors of peaches, cream and lemon meringue. It’s thoroughly delicious without a hint of wood. "

Barry – I have never had a Corsican wine, so I will have to look out for it! Rajiv and Kirk – you guys did well. I’m a confirmed Burghead, but you guys nailed my interest in Italian wines – several Gattinara and Etna wines in my cellar.

[johngonzales]

Robert Alfert rants over it

[ToddFrench]

The finish builds and builds

[Mark_Y]

@Todd F r e n c h

The finish builds and builds

2017 Thai Escort - S/He Field Blend.

[Barry_Paul_Price]

@S cott Gurtman

clean, pure , long , silky , stinky

well, except for clean…

[Barry_Paul_Price]

@Mark Y

@Todd F r e n c h

The finish builds and builds

2017 Thai Escort - S/He Field Blend.

Not the Back-Alley Blend?

[IlkkaL]

@Rajiv Ayyangar

IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. Corison Cabernet

How well did I do?

No idea I drink very little anything from the New World, partly due to poor availability.

@Barry Paul Price

IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. Cornas… almost any of them, with at least 7 years of age on it.

Yup, I am a huge fan of Syrah from the Northern Rhône.

@Kirk.Grant

IlkkaL: Savory, energetic, authentic, balanced, honest. G. Mascarello Freisa

I do not think I have ever had a Freisa but otherwise traditional wines from Piemonte are definitely my cup of tea.

[Barry_Paul_Price]

My wife’s answer:

full, complex, expensive, tobacco, plum

Any suggestions/guesses?

[Matthew_King]

@Barry Paul Price

My wife’s answer:

full, complex, expensive, tobacco, plum

Any suggestions/guesses?

Chateau Haut Brion.

Sorry, you said expensive!

[Barry_Paul_Price]

@Matthew King

@Barry Paul Price

My wife’s answer:

full, complex, expensive, tobacco, plum

Any suggestions/guesses?

Chateau Haut Brion.

Sorry, you said expensive!

lol… Great recommendation, Matt!

But I better not let her see this… or I better hide her credit cards.

[Robert.A.Jr]

@johngonzales

Robert Alfert rants over it

Ha, a fellow Yak palate!!!

The pressure is on…

[Howard_Cooper]

@Randall McFarlane

Domaine de la Romanée Conti.

How about Truchot Clos de la Roche.

Or,

Elegant, focused, clean, complex, long.

[Rajiv_Ayyangar]

@Kirk.Grant

@Rajiv Ayyangar

Detailed, evocative, wise, tensile, evolving.


It’s also fun to guess which wines people like from their 5 words:

How well did I do?

Rajiv,

Good to see you posting again. How about recommendations that are $75-$100 or under? So if people haven’t tried the wines you suggest it’s affordable. I’ve added my recommendations to see how I did for those folks as well. Cool game. So, picking a wine for you isn’t really quite fair. I know you pretty well and I think I have a good idea of where your palate lands. However, I think you’ll really enjoy 2012 Château Simone Palette Blanc. It reminds me a bit of Musar blanc (see…told you I was cheating) and when Doug & I tasted it last year we were both blown away by the wine.

Excellent stuff, Kirk! I’ll hunt down that Simone. Another similar white I’ve found was the '81 Lopez de Heredia Gran Reserva White.

[A_S_K_R_O_B_A_C_K]

@Anton D

@Bryan Carr

ethereal, poop, ethereal, poop, meat

Sounds like a work day.

[Henry_Kahn]

Bruno,
Giacosa,
Collina,
Rionda,
Riserva