Wine Thread

hubbahubba · 12-14-2023, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

Received this as a gift today.

AO is really hard to beat. Great gift!

flybigjet · 12-14-2023, 04:39 PM

So, my wife got a shirt when we went out to Paso for Thanksgiving.....

RickFLM4 · 12-14-2023, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGUYinCO

Received this as a gift today.

That's good stuff. Enjoy!

Lady Jane · 12-16-2023, 05:47 PM

This evening's selection.

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hubbahubba · 12-21-2023, 05:25 PM

This evening is the Sor Ugo. The bottle pictured is not the bottle I opened, but one signed by the owner of the vineyard. Saving that bottle for a long while.

hubbahubba · 12-21-2023, 05:27 PM

Catching up on a few. All were great.

Donatello. · 12-21-2023, 10:19 PM

Barefoot wine is underrated.

hubbahubba · 12-24-2023, 07:00 PM

Merry Christmas everyone. Tonight’s selection is breathing for Santa’s arrival.
Edited to add that Santa was happy with our offering.

hubbahubba · 12-25-2023, 04:22 PM

I received this from Mrs H today. It does a great job of aerating, but can become too top heavy and tilt, which causes the downspout to also point outside of the decanter’s mouth. Luckily I caught it quickly, and only lost a little wine. My son has a rather entertaining video.

Moral of the story, if you get one of these, pour slowly.

Lady Jane · 12-25-2023, 05:41 PM

Chianti in high heels. It's been a while since I actually had wine with a real cork. I had to view a "How to" video on YouTube.

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Roman · 12-25-2023, 08:09 PM

I have to get something off my chest.

2013 was great year!

Wow! I feel so much better now. Sorry you all had to hear that.

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 11:40 AM

From last night. Quite tasty.

LDT · 12-31-2023, 02:29 PM

Found on bottom rack of my wine cooler. Vintage 1995 and praying that it’s still alive. It’s been properly stored save two moves. Have a 2017 Stags Leap as a backup for a quiet NY Eve dinner.

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 02:34 PM

LDT I hope so, what a find!

LDT · 12-31-2023, 02:38 PM

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LDT I hope so, what a find!

You’ll notice the handwritten 4 $$$$ signs. When the family visits I tell them to help themselves to any wine that has 2 $$ or less. Any 3 $$$ or more requires my written authorization 😎

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LDT

You’ll notice the handwritten 4 $$$$ signs. When the family visits I tell them to help themselves to any wine that has 2 $$ or less. Any 3 $$$ or more requires my written authorization 😎

Great system.

How long have you been storing it?

LDT · 12-31-2023, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Great system.

How long have you been storing it?

I bought a case of ‘95 futures while touring the winery. I think it was $85/bottle way back then. One always overpays at the source. Don’t recall what year I actually received it but consumed the case (save this one)over about 10 years as I like to drink one per year or so to see how it matures. This one’s obviously quite mature.
My wife just told me we are having homemade clam chowder, salad and bread for NY Eve dinner. I gotta drink this wine with some meat so will do some ribeyes tomorrow.

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LDT

I bought a case of ‘95 futures while touring the winery. Don’t recall what year I actually received it but consumed the case (save this one)over about 10 years as I like to drink one per year or so to see how it matures. This one’s obviously quite mature.
My wife just told me we are having homemade clam chowder, salad and bread for NY Eve dinner. I gotta drink this wine with some meat so will do some ribeyes tomorrow.

Very cool. I hope it has aged well, and you’re a happy guy at the end of your meal! Looking forward to your report.

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 03:40 PM

No chance of this one aging poorly, not giving it the chance!

(Don’t worry, I have more.

)

LDT · 12-31-2023, 06:14 PM

One more and I’ll give it a rest. This was last night's repast. Birthday gift from my son. Black fruits,oak and a hint of tobacco. On the bold side

hubbahubba · 12-31-2023, 07:02 PM

Mrs H reminded me it was New Years Eve, and the night was still young. Since we enjoyed the first bottle so much with dinner, we decided to compare it to a different vintage. Letting it breathe for a while yet, but I’m excited.

Esteban · 12-31-2023, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Mrs H reminded me it was New Years Eve, and the night was still young. Since we enjoyed the first bottle so much with dinner, we decided to compare it to a different vintage. Letting it breathe for a while yet, but I’m excited.

You're making my liver hurt, Hubba.

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12-21-2023, 05:25 PM	#1127
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	This evening is the Sor Ugo. The bottle pictured is not the bottle I opened, but one signed by the owner of the vineyard. Saving that bottle for a long while. Attached Images
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12-21-2023, 05:27 PM	#1128
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12-21-2023, 10:19 PM	#1129
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12-24-2023, 07:00 PM	#1130
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	Merry Christmas everyone. Tonight’s selection is breathing for Santa’s arrival. Edited to add that Santa was happy with our offering. Attached Images
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12-25-2023, 04:22 PM	#1131
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	I received this from Mrs H today. It does a great job of aerating, but can become too top heavy and tilt, which causes the downspout to also point outside of the decanter’s mouth. Luckily I caught it quickly, and only lost a little wine. My son has a rather entertaining video. Moral of the story, if you get one of these, pour slowly. Attached Images
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12-25-2023, 05:41 PM	#1132
Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 82154 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Chianti in high heels. It's been a while since I actually had wine with a real cork. I had to view a "How to" video on YouTube.
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12-25-2023, 08:09 PM	#1133
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12-31-2023, 11:40 AM	#1134
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	From last night. Quite tasty. Attached Images
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12-31-2023, 02:29 PM	#1135
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12-31-2023, 02:34 PM	#1136
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12-31-2023, 03:40 PM	#1141
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	No chance of this one aging poorly, not giving it the chance! (Don’t worry, I have more. ) Attached Images
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12-31-2023, 06:14 PM	#1142
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12-31-2023, 07:02 PM	#1143
hubbahubba Captain 11583 Rep 879 Posts Drives: M3CX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Az iTrader: (0)	Mrs H reminded me it was New Years Eve, and the night was still young. Since we enjoyed the first bottle so much with dinner, we decided to compare it to a different vintage. Letting it breathe for a while yet, but I’m excited. Attached Images
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