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Re: Jamet

by David M. Bueker » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:15 pm

Yes - the intent of the thread is to list favorite wines and why they are favorite wines. I'm not going to quibble too much though.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Rahsaan » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:26 pm

Bill Hooper wrote:This is a great idea. Here are a few wines I've been thinking about lately:

A.J. Adam Rieslings -They are monumental in that they taste so ancient and alive at once. They taste like bottled passion..


Really. Just wines that you have been thinking about, or your absolute favorite? Strong accolades for a newcomer to the Mosel, but I admit I like what I have tasted and I want to taste more.
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Re: Jamet

by Redwinger » Sat Nov 03, 2007 2:01 pm

JoePerry wrote:
Redwinger wrote:Just a bit surprised that Jamet Cote Rotie hasn't garnered any love yet.
'Winger


Too olivey.


Joe,
You're right. What was I thinking when I posted this as one of my favorite wines?
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Re: Jamet

by JoePerry » Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:05 pm

Redwinger wrote:Joe,
You're right.



As is usually the case...
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Re: Jamet

by David M. Bueker » Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:39 pm

JoePerry wrote:
Redwinger wrote:Joe,
You're right.



As is usually the case...


Where's Victor when we need him. :wink:

Maybe I can get Amy to hit you.
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Re: Jamet

by JoePerry » Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:23 pm

David M. Bueker wrote:Where's Victor when we need him. :wink:



Probably yelling from his window at a mob of villagers carrying pitchforks and torches.
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Re: Jamet

by David M. Bueker » Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:57 pm

JoePerry wrote:
David M. Bueker wrote:Where's Victor when we need him. :wink:



Probably yelling from his window at a mob of villagers carrying pitchforks and torches.


No that's usually his wine that's doing that. :twisted:
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Tim York » Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:07 pm

Let me divide mine into two categories -


First my landmark wines over nearly 50 years of wine-drinking-

Chambertin Cuvée Héritiers Latour 1947 opened by a friend in the trade in the early 60s - my introduction to the real majesty of burgundy at a time when most "Pommard" and Nuits St.Georges in the UK saw very little pinot.

1953 Médocs (Cos, Pichon-Lalande, etc.), Rheingau and MSR at the same period - wonderfully elegant instilling my first love of these regions.

Imperial, Riscal and Murrieta GR Riojas in the early 70s on visits to Spain.

1945 Château Latour and 1962 La Tâche in the mid-80s.

1961 Château Palmer and 1998 Dönnhoff Eiswein in approx 2000.

1959 Château Ausone, 1929 Corton (Bouchard) and 1947 Vouvray Le Mont? (Huet) at a millenium tasting.



Second, some "everyday" (or at least monthly) favourites -

The CCs + Fontalloro + Colli Senesi from Fèlsina/Farnetella.
Loire Cabernet franc (Joguet, Baudry, Amirault, R-N Legrand, etc.)
Vouvray from Foreau, Chidaine, Huet
Northern Rhône from Jamet and Graillot
Riesling from von Schubert, Zilliken and Dönnhoff ( I love these but don't drink them often enough because I find their RS difficult with our home food.)
Southern Rhône from Oratoire Saint-Martin and Beaucastel.
Côte Chalonnaise reds and whites from Jacqueson, Joblot and Lumpp.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Redwinger » Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:34 pm

Tim York wrote:Northern Rhône from Jamet...


Tim,
Obviously 50 years of drinking wine has muted your palate to the point of not recognizing Jamet as "too olivey". Just ask any Joe. :lol:
BTW, that is an impressive list of "everyday" wines.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Cliff Rosenberg » Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:22 pm

I'll echo Ollivier's Clos des Briords for its minerality and cut.

J.-P. Brun's stable of Beaujolais. My mental image of purity for wine.

Triacca's Sassella Valtellina Superiore, weightless, perfumed, mineral and intense.

Puffeney, Trousseau les Berangères, ditto.

Foillard, Côte de Py. How do they get that much depth and complexity from Gamay?
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Rahsaan » Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:48 pm

Cliff Rosenberg wrote:Foillard, Côte de Py. How do they get that much depth and complexity from Gamay?


It's not the complexity that I love about this wine, but rather the sublime texture and perfume.

But let's not go off onto another thread about complexity vs. purity.. :wink:
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by David M. Bueker » Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:49 pm

Rahsaan wrote:
But let's not go off onto another thread about complexity vs. purity.. :wink:


Party-pooper. :cry:

Anybody notice how little new oak is in this thread...
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Bill Hooper » Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:20 pm

Rahsaan wrote:
Bill Hooper wrote:This is a great idea. Here are a few wines I've been thinking about lately:

A.J. Adam Rieslings -They are monumental in that they taste so ancient and alive at once. They taste like bottled passion..


Really. Just wines that you have been thinking about, or your absolute favorite? Strong accolades for a newcomer to the Mosel, but I admit I like what I have tasted and I want to taste more.


Is monumental such a strong word? :D Seriously though, I think Adam is completely unique among his contemporaries. The wines always get my heart racing. They are the Nikolaihof of the Mosel - Clean, wonderfully made wines done traditionally that don't taste rustic. I love them.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Cliff Rosenberg » Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:11 pm

David M. Bueker wrote:Anybody notice how little new oak is in this thread...


Well, if you want to go there, I love Lopez, and wouldn't turn down Dujac....
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Cliff Rosenberg » Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:14 pm

Rahsaan wrote:
Cliff Rosenberg wrote:Foillard, Côte de Py. How do they get that much depth and complexity from Gamay?


It's not the complexity that I love about this wine, but rather the sublime texture and perfume.

But let's not go off onto another thread about complexity vs. purity.. :wink:


Fair enough. When I think complexity, I go straight to Briords. This is more in the perfume camp, along with Puffeney, Triacca et al. I don't recall the texture as a stand-out feature, but I'll be sure to check when the 06 hits the shelves in 750.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Cliff Rosenberg » Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:16 pm

Can't believe I forgot Bellivière's les Giroflées. I've only had the 04 and 05, but what mind-bending wines. And affordable, unlike the rest of the line-up.
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Re: Favorite Wines - show your work

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:09 am

Here are some wines that I have always remembered, a few when finishing up at hotel school in London and joining the Guild of Sommeliers in order to advance my knowledge. I cannot remember specific vintages I am afraid to say.

Campo Viejo Gran Reserva.
Monte Real Gran Reserva.
Faiveley Clos des Cortons.
Faiveley Clos de la Marechale.

In 1978, I made the big move to Canada.

Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel.
Ch. Leoville-Barton.
Quinta do Noval LBV.
Foppiano P Sirah.

These wines I will always remember but oh how my palate has changed, plus living in Alberta not such a wide choice.
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