The top wines in your cellar
Nov 12, 2008 | 8:00 pm
#91
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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...
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...
With taste like that Seems like you know a fair amount, or at least some of the really important stuff.
Nov 13, 2008 | 1:21 am
#92
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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.
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.
Last edited by wsucougarchick05; Dec 8, 2008 at 2:15 pm Reason: Added more on 12.8.08
Nov 20, 2008 | 3:04 pm
#93
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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
)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.
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
)Including a Magnum of the 98French.
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.
Nov 21, 2008 | 9:17 am
#94
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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.
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.
Jul 22, 2009 | 8:09 am
#97
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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)
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)
Jul 24, 2009 | 2:45 pm
#98
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Just added.....
Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2007
1500ml magnum
Just added.....
Achaval Ferrer Finca Altamira 2007
1500ml magnum
Jul 25, 2009 | 8:43 am
#100
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Location: Lexington KY/Coronado, CA
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I have to ask, what would posses you to have an imperial.... of anything?? I hope you host some incredibly large parties.
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.
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.
Jul 25, 2009 | 11:39 am
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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 Pga Chteauneuf-du-Pape Cuve Laurence (France, Rhne, Southern Rhne, Chteauneuf-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
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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 loge (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 Pga Chteauneuf-du-Pape Cuve Laurence (France, Rhne, Southern Rhne, Chteauneuf-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 loge (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 Chteau Doisy-Vdrines (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 Chteau 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
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 Pga Chteauneuf-du-Pape Cuve Laurence (France, Rhne, Southern Rhne, Chteauneuf-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 loge (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 Pga Chteauneuf-du-Pape Cuve Laurence (France, Rhne, Southern Rhne, Chteauneuf-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 loge (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 Chteau Doisy-Vdrines (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 Chteau 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
Last edited by dhammer53; Jul 25, 2009 at 11:48 am
Jul 25, 2009 | 1:08 pm
#102
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I opened 3 imperials to celebrate my 40th.... twas quite a party...
I opened 3 imperials to celebrate my 40th.... twas quite a party...
Jul 25, 2009 | 1:09 pm
#103
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Dan... you a fan of Amon-Ra Shiraz...?
Dan... you a fan of Amon-Ra Shiraz...?
Jul 25, 2009 | 4:28 pm
#105
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