Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11161
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11161
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Clinton Macsherry wrote:ks, Dale. Rioja is a great idea. You're right about the Bdx and Burgs--awfully steep, especially considering the inherent risks. Out of curiosity, is your Primitivo the Ferrari Solaria Jonica? I've seen some interesting things about that one. (Congrats and empathy to Betsy, too.)
Bill Spohn
He put the 'bar' in 'barrister'
9535
Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:31 pm
Vancouver BC
James Roscoe
Chat Prince
11015
Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:43 pm
D.C. Metro Area - Maryland
Anders Källberg
Wine guru
805
Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:48 am
Stockholm, Sweden
Ian Sutton
Spanna in the works
2558
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Norwich, UK
Anders Källberg wrote:I think one only needs to revert to this option in years that are very poor almost everywhere, as in my case...
IanIan Sutton wrote:Anders Källberg wrote:I think one only needs to revert to this option in years that are very poor almost everywhere, as in my case...
...a useful reminder for me to mention that we've not drunk the Vallana yet (or it's 2 sister bottles) so don't forget to give me a shout if you're in the area.
regards
Ian
Ian Sutton
Spanna in the works
2558
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Norwich, UK
Anders Källberg
Wine guru
805
Sun Mar 26, 2006 10:48 am
Stockholm, Sweden
Ian Sutton wrote:...a useful reminder for me to mention that we've not drunk the Vallana yet (or it's 2 sister bottles) so don't forget to give me a shout if you're in the area.
regards
Ian
Bill Spohn
He put the 'bar' in 'barrister'
9535
Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:31 pm
Vancouver BC
Mark Kogos wrote:A general question: Friday night we hope to drink the 59 Pichon Lalande. One topic of discussion that has come up is when is the best time of day to open the bottle for dinner. I had suggested first thing in the morning but no decant. A fellow drinker is concerned it will fall over during that time and suggests 5pm 3-4 hours before we drink it, again no decant. The bottle was acquired at auction so we do not know its providence. For those that have more experience with older wine, what are your preferences?
1959 Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac (79)
Last Tasted 8/92
The orange and rust color gives the impression of a tired, old wine. At first the nose offers up jammy, sweet aromas of coffee, cedar, fruitcake, and ripe fruit. However, within five minutes the nose begins to disintegrate, revealing stale, faded fruit smells. In the mouth, there is glycerin, alcohol, and size, but the freshness and opulence of sweet fruit has disintegrated. Previous tastings of the 1959 suggested that this vintage was not a major success for the chateau, and all the bottles in this tasting were in serious decline.
Bill Spohn
He put the 'bar' in 'barrister'
9535
Tue Mar 21, 2006 7:31 pm
Vancouver BC
Steve Slatcher
Wine guru
1047
Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:51 am
Manchester, England
Apolgizes but it turns out we have the Baron not the Comtesse.Bill Spohn wrote:Oh the vintage is superlative - easily the equal of the more highly touted 1961. It's just that some are still alive, and some, like the Pichon, ain't.
http://www.wineloverspage.com/user_submitted/wine_notes/tn_7274.html
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