D9sus4

I've been a wine lover for 30 years, but still feel there is a lot to learn about wine. I've lived in the wine country of Sonoma, CA and in Germany and Spain. I now live near the wine country of Missouri which I frequent from Spring to Fall.


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D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: birthday cake red wine.
21 hours ago

...thread drift? That's putting it mildly. You guys gotta cut back on your sugar intake or something. Speaking of which... Green & Black's Hazelnut & Currant Chocolate bar...

D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain.
Yesterday at 12:30am

dmcker, I've read great things about the Oregon sparkling wines. Considering the great Pinot Noirs they produce, I would think a good sparkling Pinot Noir acheivable. Thanks for the nod on...

D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Seafood and Red Wine.
Yesterday at 12:02am

dmcker, I'll save the Sparkling Red for receipt of your recipe. As to garnacha or tempranillo pairing well with baby eel, it does! I had this often in the many tapas bars in Madrid and...

D9sus4 reviewed Rasteau Domaine Gourt de Mautens 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 30

Very dense, rich, CDuPape style Rhone wine. Black fruit, mushrooms, rosemary, and good acidity with strong tannins. Should age well. Very good wine for the money.

Rasteau Domaine Gourt de Mautens 2005

Starting at $59.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Tried this in October 2009 at a wine tasting of mostly CduPape wines and it was my favorite of 12 wines.. Although it is not a CDP as it is from Rasteau which is a...

D9sus4 is now friends with GregT.
On Sep 29
On Sep 28

Wonderful, well-balanced, full bodied Chardonnay from an old respected Russian River vineyard. Maybe it's because there is an actual Dutton family member involved in the winemaking that this...

Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2007

Starting at $34.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Sep 25

Tried this wine at the winery August,2009. Has all the Stag's Leap characteristics of smooth tannins and rich, black, ripe fruit. This winery is on the Silverado trail between Chimney Rock...

Regusci Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Starting at $49.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Tried this at the tasting room in Napa Valley in August 2009. It was the best value for a Howell Mountain Cabernet I have found anywhere. Has all of the concentrated mountain grown flavor you...

D9sus4 reviewed Rasteau Domaine Gourt de Mautens 2005. (4/5)
On Oct 30

Very dense, rich, CDuPape style Rhone wine. Black fruit, mushrooms, rosemary, and good acidity with strong tannins. Should age well. Very good wine for the money.

Rasteau Domaine Gourt de Mautens 2005

Starting at $59.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Tried this in October 2009 at a wine tasting of mostly CduPape wines and it was my favorite of 12 wines.. Although it is not a CDP as it is from Rasteau which is a...

On Sep 28

Wonderful, well-balanced, full bodied Chardonnay from an old respected Russian River vineyard. Maybe it's because there is an actual Dutton family member involved in the winemaking that this...

Dutton-Goldfield Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2007

Starting at $34.99 Snoothrank: 4/5
On Sep 25

Tried this wine at the winery August,2009. Has all the Stag's Leap characteristics of smooth tannins and rich, black, ripe fruit. This winery is on the Silverado trail between Chimney Rock...

Regusci Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Starting at $49.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

Tried this at the tasting room in Napa Valley in August 2009. It was the best value for a Howell Mountain Cabernet I have found anywhere. Has all of the concentrated mountain grown flavor you...

D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: birthday cake red wine.
21 hours ago

...thread drift? That's putting it mildly. You guys gotta cut back on your sugar intake or something. Speaking of which... Green & Black's Hazelnut & Currant Chocolate bar...

D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain.
Yesterday at 12:30am

dmcker, I've read great things about the Oregon sparkling wines. Considering the great Pinot Noirs they produce, I would think a good sparkling Pinot Noir acheivable. Thanks for the nod on...

D9sus4 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Seafood and Red Wine.
Yesterday at 12:02am

dmcker, I'll save the Sparkling Red for receipt of your recipe. As to garnacha or tempranillo pairing well with baby eel, it does! I had this often in the many tapas bars in Madrid and...

D9sus4 is now friends with GregT.
On Sep 29

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