larrychandler

Location: San Jose, CA


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larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: A sad farewell to family owned wineries.
On Mar 5

Very often the wineries are started up by people who have been successful in a previous career and are now indulging their passion to start a winery. Their children don't have this same...

larrychandler reviewed Elisabeth Goutorbe Cuvee Eclantante Brut NV. (4/5)
On Jun 1, 2008

Floral, yeasty and slightly nutlike quality on the nose. Fairly dry, medium finish. Both citrusy and toasty taste.

Elisabeth Goutorbe Cuvee Eclantante Brut NV

Starting at $35.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
larrychandler reviewed Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (3/5)
On May 24, 2008

Not a bad wine, but nothing really distinguishing about it. Medium weight, some oak, dark berry fruit, medium finish. The true meaning of mediocre. Not bad, just in the middle. Reasonable cost of...

Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $22.00 Snoothrank: 3/5
larrychandler reviewed Keefer Ranch 2006. (5/5)
On May 17, 2008

The first vintage that this vineyard itself made. Previously they sold all their fruit to other winemakers. Russian River Valley. 14.2 alcohol. Extremely fine and delicious. Light color belies the...

Keefer Ranch 2006

Starting at $50.00 Snoothrank: 4/5
larrychandler reviewed Foley Pinot Noir Clone 115 Sta. Rita Hills 2006. (5/5)
On May 11, 2008

Intense aroma of plums and dark cherries with a hint of earth. Gentle oak. Ripe and lush, with moderate acidity. Long finish. Superbly balanced. One of Foley's best.

Foley Pinot Noir Clone 115 Sta. Rita Hills 2006

Starting at $45.00 Snoothrank: 4/5
larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Silicon Valley Bank releases 'State of Industry' report.
On May 7, 2008

I'll email you a copy, Philip.

larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Who buys wine direct? News report.
On May 4, 2008

It's also easier to get the really good bottles of California wine here in California. There are many single vineyard wines, reserves, and small batch production wines that never make it out...

larrychandler reviewed Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes, NY 2003. (4/5)
On Apr 29, 2008

This wine seems to have mellowed out. Still has crisp acidity, but the apple-y aromas have given way to a more supple and softer mouthfeel of melon and baked pear with a touch of honeyed sweetness.

Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes, NY 2003

Starting at $15.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
larrychandler is now friends with mark.
On Apr 28, 2008
larrychandler left Philip a public message:
On Apr 26, 2008

"It looks like I could spend hours here cruising about the wine descriptions. Which is probably what I'll do. After all, it is work related (at least that's what I'll tell them at work)."
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Philip left larrychandler a public message:
On Apr 25, 2008

"Very nice meeting with you today. Hope you enjoy the new, improved site"
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larrychandler is now friends with Philip.
On Apr 25, 2008
larrychandler reviewed Elisabeth Goutorbe Cuvee Eclantante Brut NV. (4/5)
On Jun 1, 2008

Floral, yeasty and slightly nutlike quality on the nose. Fairly dry, medium finish. Both citrusy and toasty taste.

Elisabeth Goutorbe Cuvee Eclantante Brut NV

Starting at $35.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
larrychandler reviewed Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (3/5)
On May 24, 2008

Not a bad wine, but nothing really distinguishing about it. Medium weight, some oak, dark berry fruit, medium finish. The true meaning of mediocre. Not bad, just in the middle. Reasonable cost of...

Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $22.00 Snoothrank: 3/5
larrychandler reviewed Keefer Ranch 2006. (5/5)
On May 17, 2008

The first vintage that this vineyard itself made. Previously they sold all their fruit to other winemakers. Russian River Valley. 14.2 alcohol. Extremely fine and delicious. Light color belies the...

Keefer Ranch 2006

Starting at $50.00 Snoothrank: 4/5
larrychandler reviewed Foley Pinot Noir Clone 115 Sta. Rita Hills 2006. (5/5)
On May 11, 2008

Intense aroma of plums and dark cherries with a hint of earth. Gentle oak. Ripe and lush, with moderate acidity. Long finish. Superbly balanced. One of Foley's best.

Foley Pinot Noir Clone 115 Sta. Rita Hills 2006

Starting at $45.00 Snoothrank: 4/5
larrychandler reviewed Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes, NY 2003. (4/5)
On Apr 29, 2008

This wine seems to have mellowed out. Still has crisp acidity, but the apple-y aromas have given way to a more supple and softer mouthfeel of melon and baked pear with a touch of honeyed sweetness.

Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes, NY 2003

Starting at $15.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
larrychandler left Philip a public message:
On Apr 26, 2008

"It looks like I could spend hours here cruising about the wine descriptions. Which is probably what I'll do. After all, it is work related (at least that's what I'll tell them at work)."
reply

Philip left larrychandler a public message:
On Apr 25, 2008

"Very nice meeting with you today. Hope you enjoy the new, improved site"
reply

larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: A sad farewell to family owned wineries.
On Mar 5

Very often the wineries are started up by people who have been successful in a previous career and are now indulging their passion to start a winery. Their children don't have this same...

larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Silicon Valley Bank releases 'State of Industry' report.
On May 7, 2008

I'll email you a copy, Philip.

larrychandler replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Who buys wine direct? News report.
On May 4, 2008

It's also easier to get the really good bottles of California wine here in California. There are many single vineyard wines, reserves, and small batch production wines that never make it out...

larrychandler is now friends with mark.
On Apr 28, 2008
larrychandler is now friends with Philip.
On Apr 25, 2008

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