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Originally Posted by Cathy in Boston
(Post 10735891)
Wow. You people impress me. While I am a wine drinker, I am by no means an expert, and I don't have a wine cellar.
Some of my favorites are Jordan cabernet...HeitzCellars cabernet...Ponzi pinot noir...Au Bon Climat pinot noir...several of the German rieslings... Now I will just go back to my pathetic little existence....lol...:p |
I'm by no means an expert, just a fan of wine...
Disclaimer: I don't have vintage years on a lot of them. I'm too danged lazy to look. My top 5 favorites are in Bold. Mine are all US Wines (majority of them NW Wines) but here's what I've got in my collection right now: Duck Pond Cellars in Dundee, OR: Syrah Gewurtzaminer Sangiovese 2006 Riesling 2006 Chardonnay 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Pinot Noir, St. Jory Vineyard (Reserve Collection) Desert Wind Cellars (part of Duck Pond Cellars): Ruah Cabernet Merlot "Bare Naked" Semillon Hoodsport Winery in Hoodsport, WA: Raspberry Blackberry Pear Apple Chardonnay Cabernet Merlot Rhubarb Lemberger Cabernet Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, WA: Riesling JM Cellars in Woodinville, WA: Syrah Bramble Bump Red Cathedral Ridge in Hood River, OR: Merlot Cabernet Riesling Pinot Noir Rose Syrah Cabernet Merlot Pepperwood Grove in Napa Valley, CA Syrah Red Letter Diaries, CA 2005 Tempanrillo Chateau Luciere, unknown place 2006 Bordeaux Petanque, CA 2005 Le Pointeur Barefoot Cellars, CA Merlot Of what I DON'T have in my collection, I like the Pinot Gris from Duck Pond, the Zinfandel from Cathedral Ridge and...well, for cheap stuff, I like the White Merlot from Sutter Home. |
California-
Probably the Magnum of 2000 Silver Oak? The '98 Mondavi private reserve(unfiltered-bought at the winery) is probably up there. The 95-2000 Opi(if that is the plural of Opus :D )Including a Magnum of the 98 French. 95 Latour and 98 Lafite(case of each) a few cases of 78 Ch. Gloria Lots of realllllllllly old stuff (from the 60s/70s)that would either be fabulous or very expensive vinagar.Including Heitz,Berringer and Mondavi.Needs a professional to open and evaluate. Most of a case of Tat. Comte de Cham. rose 74.Still nice but faded. Ports from 67/72. |
Just drank my two best bottles:
Paolo Bea Sagrantino Di Montefalco Pagliaro Secco 2003 Delas Hermitage Bessards 2004 Now, I'd have to say that my 1994 Dow's Vintage Port is at the top, also I bought a case of the Ciavolich Aries Pecorino 2007 which has proved to be fantastic. |
Originally Posted by dukeman
(Post 10694796)
Had the '05 Achaval Ferrer Quimera last night at a steakhouse. It was fantastic! Need to pick up a case for the cellar.
These deals typically only last a few hours. |
I like JC Le Roux from South Africa. It's a really nice sparkling wine!
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recent additions to my personal cellar....
Im focusing on large formats....
Bodega Chacra - Treinta y Dos 2007 (1500ml magnum) Bodega Chacra - Cincuenta y Cinco 2007 (1500ml magnum) Bodega Chacra - Barda 2007 (1500ml magnum) Benegas Lynch Meritage 2005 (1500ml magnum) Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc 2005 (1500ml magnum) Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2004 (6000ml Imperial) Carlos Pulenta Vistalba Corte A 2004 (3000ml Double Magnum) Noemia Malbec 2005 (1500ml magnum) Noemia J. Alberto 2006 (1500ml magnum) |
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Just added..... Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2007 1500ml magnum |
Nice addition! I have the 2005/2006 in the 750ml size. ^
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
(Post 12105441)
Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2004 (6000ml Imperial) I'm on a tight wine budget (too many other expensive hobbies!) so my nicest bottle is an 05 Ladera Cab that I picked up at the winery last year. As an interesting experiment, do any of you guys use Cellar Tracker to keep track of your cellars? They have a "buddy" system now - might be fun to link up and compare notes on there too. |
According to Cellar Tracker:
IWC top rated wines I own: 750ml $37.76 1 2007 Carlisle Syrah Rosella's Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands) 2009-2015 IWC94 750ml $38.06 1 2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley) 2009-2014 IWC93, CT93 750ml $69.14 1 2006 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (USA, California, Napa Valley) 2011-2036 IWC93, CT91.5 750ml $71.88 1 2005 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills) 2009-2014 IWC93, GV92+, CT92.7 750ml $49.63 1 2005 Kaesler Shiraz The Bogan (Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley) 2007-2018 IWC93, CT91.5 750ml $38.47 1 2006 Carlisle Syrah Cardiac Hill (USA, California, Sonoma County, Bennett Valley) 2009-2019 IWC93, CT91.9 750ml $60.28 1 2001 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley) 2011-2022 IWC93, CT92.1 750ml $57.62 1 2006 Saxum James Berry Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles) 2009-2017 IWC93, CT92.9 750ml $33.78 1 2006 Herman Story Syrah Nuts and Bolts (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County) 2009-2015 IWC92, GV88+, CT91.7 750ml $27.80 2 2007 Oliverhill Winery Shiraz Jimmy Section (Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale) set... IWC92, MY91 750ml $81.14 1 2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills) 2009-2014 IWC92, CT92.5 750ml $53.54 1 2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills) 2009-2013 IWC92, CT90.8 750ml $61.67 1 2006 Robert Foley Petite Sirah Muscle Man (USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District) 2008-2019 IWC92, CT93 750ml $50.54 2 1996 Lanson Champagne Gold Label Brut (France, Champagne) 2008-2016 IWC92(+?), CT90.3 750ml $103.26 1 2004 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 2012-2030 IWC92, CT93.3 750ml $21.23 3 2007 Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley) 2010-2016 IWC92, CT90.4 750ml $35.27 2 2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley) 2008-2014 IWC92, CT93 750ml $28.40 1 2007 Carlisle Syrah Dry Creek Valley (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley) 2010-2018 IWC92, CT91 750ml $38.17 2 2007 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley) 2008-2014 IWC92, CT95 750ml $32.49 1 2005 Kilikanoon Shiraz Covenant (Australia, South Australia, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley) 2008-2013 IWC92, MY87, CT91.1 =============================================== Based on CT numbers, it's slightly different: 750ml $38.17 2 2007 Carlisle Syrah Papa's Block (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley) 2008-2014 IWC92, CT95 750ml $61.16 1 2002 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge (USA, California, Napa Valley) 2006-2018 CT93.5 750ml $50.36 2 2005 Shirvington Shiraz (Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale) 2008-2013 CT93.4 750ml $29.75 1 2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley) 2008-2012 IWC91, CT93.3 750ml $103.26 1 2004 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape) 2012-2030 IWC92, CT93.3 750ml $38.06 1 2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley) 2009-2014 IWC93, CT93 750ml $61.67 1 2006 Robert Foley Petite Sirah Muscle Man (USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District) 2008-2019 IWC92, CT93 750ml $30.39 2 2005 Cascabel Shiraz (Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu) 2007-2017 IWC91, CT93 750ml $35.27 2 2007 Carlisle Zinfandel Rossi Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley) 2008-2014 IWC92, CT93 750ml $66.96 1 2003 Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Éloge (USA, California, Napa Valley) 2008-2018 CT92.9 750ml $57.62 1 2006 Saxum James Berry Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles) 2009-2017 IWC93, CT92.9 750ml $71.88 1 2005 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills) 2009-2014 IWC93, GV92+, CT92.7 375ml $22.54 1 2005 Château Doisy-Védrines (France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac) 2013-2024 IWC90(+?), GV99, CT92.7 750ml $81.14 1 2006 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Ten (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Rita Hills - Sta. Rita Hills) 2009-2014 IWC92, CT92.5 375ml $26.71 2 2005 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes (France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes) 2012-2029 IWC91, CT92.3 750ml $34.17 1 2006 Carlisle Syrah Pelkan Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley) 2009-2020 CT92.1 750ml $60.28 1 2001 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley) 2011-2022 IWC93, CT92.1 |
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I opened 3 imperials to celebrate my 40th.... twas quite a party... :D |
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Dan... you a fan of Amon-Ra Shiraz...? |
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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K
(Post 12121886)
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Dan... you a fan of Amon-Ra Shiraz...? |
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