New York City (post Reality Tour) WineDo. June 22 Sunday eve
Jun 11, 2008, 6:48 am
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Spartacus,
Sorry you won't be able to join us.
I just researched my wine on www.cellartracker.com
Robert Parker: "Seamless, provocative, and gorgeously perfumed and flavored is the 2002 Shiraz Covenant. Fashioned from a 30- to 40-year-old Clare Valley vineyard, this 2,000 case cuvee sees more new oak than its siblings. Its black/blue color is followed by a terrific bouquet of creosote, blackberries, scorched earth, chocolate, and espresso aromas. It reminded me of a hypothetical blend of an old style La Mission-Haut-Brion and a mid-seventies Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied flavors, great intensity, tremendous richness, superb structure, and fine overall balance as well as purity are found in this riveting old vine Shiraz. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. 95 points."
Not that a 95 point rating from Robert Parker matters...
Aren't we all concerned with points.
dh
Sorry you won't be able to join us.
I just researched my wine on www.cellartracker.com
Robert Parker: "Seamless, provocative, and gorgeously perfumed and flavored is the 2002 Shiraz Covenant. Fashioned from a 30- to 40-year-old Clare Valley vineyard, this 2,000 case cuvee sees more new oak than its siblings. Its black/blue color is followed by a terrific bouquet of creosote, blackberries, scorched earth, chocolate, and espresso aromas. It reminded me of a hypothetical blend of an old style La Mission-Haut-Brion and a mid-seventies Diamond Creek Cabernet Sauvignon. Full-bodied flavors, great intensity, tremendous richness, superb structure, and fine overall balance as well as purity are found in this riveting old vine Shiraz. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016. 95 points."
Not that a 95 point rating from Robert Parker matters...
Aren't we all concerned with points.
dh
Jun 11, 2008, 3:07 pm
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Well, I've got two wines I'm thinking of bringing. One (which I can't find on Cellartracker) is a Beringer 1997 North Coast Zinfandel from the Appellation Collection.
The second is a 1998 Tapestry from Beaulieu Vineyard that pulled as high as a 94 on Cellartracker with these comments:
Wonderful, full-body Napa Style! definately time to drink. If you have any, don't hold any longer. Ours kept beautifully. smooth as silk, rich grape, black cherry, currant. Don't miss this one!
Will these cut it for the dinner?
The second is a 1998 Tapestry from Beaulieu Vineyard that pulled as high as a 94 on Cellartracker with these comments:
Wonderful, full-body Napa Style! definately time to drink. If you have any, don't hold any longer. Ours kept beautifully. smooth as silk, rich grape, black cherry, currant. Don't miss this one!
Will these cut it for the dinner?
Jun 11, 2008, 10:40 pm
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Jun 11, 2008, 11:50 pm
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Jun 16, 2008, 4:14 pm
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We are leaning toward bringing a bottle of 2006 Orin Swift The Prisoner for our second bottle. I was trying to track down a bottle of the 2005 vintage, but no luck so far.
Calcifer, I was expecting you to bring a French red and a report on the wines from your morning in the PREM+ cabin (vs. BIZ on your way out)! Might you at least come and join us for dinner and storytelling?
Calcifer, I was expecting you to bring a French red and a report on the wines from your morning in the PREM+ cabin (vs. BIZ on your way out)! Might you at least come and join us for dinner and storytelling?
Jun 16, 2008, 9:19 pm
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2006 Orin Swift The Prisoner 91 Wine Spectator
2005 = 93 Wine Spectator
Just for the sake of argument, if I could get my hands on a 2005, what additional things would you offer in trade.
dh
2005 = 93 Wine Spectator
Just for the sake of argument, if I could get my hands on a 2005, what additional things would you offer in trade.
dh
Jun 16, 2008, 10:57 pm
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No offense taken. We may seek out something else then, if that would be preferred. Dan, I actually think that I may have my hands on a 2005 soon -- but not before our trip to NYC.
An alternative: 2004 Erath Pinot Noir Prince Hill.
More for the FT theme than for something truly special, there's 2005 R Wines Shiraz Boarding Pass.
An alternative: 2004 Erath Pinot Noir Prince Hill.
More for the FT theme than for something truly special, there's 2005 R Wines Shiraz Boarding Pass.
Last edited by sc flier; Jun 16, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Jun 16, 2008, 11:42 pm
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Then that's settled. Here's the winery's tech sheet for this wine.
Jun 17, 2008, 11:22 am
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Since I have a cigar to deliver to Mr. Hammer from Fredmartens I may ask if there's room for one more Cat. The menu and the prices look good and if I'm coming to the city I might at least take a break from MEOW MEOW for some good company.
I'll have to check my wine cellar and see what I can offer. I think I have a Caliteria from 2003 (which is a cab.)
There's one CLASSIFIED wine I cannot bring... that's for a very very very very special occasion.
I'll have to check my wine cellar and see what I can offer. I think I have a Caliteria from 2003 (which is a cab.)
There's one CLASSIFIED wine I cannot bring... that's for a very very very very special occasion.
Jun 17, 2008, 11:36 am
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this is shaping up to be amazing, i can't wait!
question: will there be cigars afterwards?
also, i'm thinking of going over to HoB during the day and picking up something additional to bring to the table, if anyone wants to come along and oogle at the wines..maybe swing by sherry-lehmann too..
question: will there be cigars afterwards?
also, i'm thinking of going over to HoB during the day and picking up something additional to bring to the table, if anyone wants to come along and oogle at the wines..maybe swing by sherry-lehmann too..