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• November 2009

  First time poster from South Carolina. Found three bottles in the back of the ... me what to expect when I open them? Drink/Undrinkable? How about how to handle it. Decant/Don't Decant? Any advice would be appreciated

  Forum post in the topic Pommard- Clos de la Platiere... by bogeyman

  
  

• November 2009

  Staying in NZ, then, maybe a good NZ pinot noir might be worth putting aside ... was after having been left open overnight, my guess is that it would also age pretty well. Reading the producers website, they suggest keeping the 2008 vintage til 2016, for both their Picnic Pinot Noir... Read moreStaying in NZ, then, maybe a good NZ pinot noir might be worth putting aside ... was after having been left open overnight, my guess is that it would also age pretty well. Reading the producers website, they suggest keeping the 2008 vintage til 2016, for both their Picnic Pinot Noir and their (premium) Two Paddocks Pinot Noir: http://twopaddocks.com/wines-picnic-pinot-08.shtml http://twopaddocks.com/wines-tp-08.shtml Of course, you may know other producers whose Pinot Noir you prefer, but it's certainly another one to think about. Oh, and VegasOenophile mentioned sweet and fortified -- maybe some Sauturnes and some vintage port too? I've seen a Sauternes in the shops recently called "Le Tertre du Lys d'Or" for about $50 a half bottle, and one of the stores claims it is the second wine of Château d'Yquem. Maybe, but if so it'd certainly be worth getting a few bottles. I'll have to get at least one to try, when my bank balance is feeling a little bit healthier. Beware, though, that under AOC regulations Sauternes wines are allowed to use cryoextraction in place of botrytis infected fruit, and some cheaper Sauternes do this. This doesn't give as good a wine as that produced from botrytis infected fruit, but it is of course much cheaper to do    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Long cellar life wines. by penguinoid

  
  

• November 2009

  Hoping to get some pictures of the event to post here ...

  Forum post in the topic Sonoma Valley Holiday Open... by HondaJohn

  
  

• November 2009

  I would agree with dmcker ... this wine should be fine if stored properly. In ... of this wine when you do open it.

  Forum post in the topic Panther Creek Freedom Hill... by HondaJohn

  
  

• November 2009

  Re: Girl Drink Drunk: The Enchanted Path needs its, ehh, "breathing time", for ... from work one day. It sat open for three hours. I then corked it, lugged it home in a backpack, on a subway, on a bus, then shlepped it a mile or so to my place. Let it sit on the counter, now... Read moreRe: Girl Drink Drunk: The Enchanted Path needs its, ehh, "breathing time", for ... from work one day. It sat open for three hours. I then corked it, lugged it home in a backpack, on a subway, on a bus, then shlepped it a mile or so to my place. Let it sit on the counter, now open again, as I let a pour of it "evolve", and become syrupy and, frankly; out of this world. My point? ...It can travel ;). When it does finally begin to soften up (see: after several beatings), it's about as luscious and powerful a wine as I've had recently. Yummy, whopper-like stuff. http://www.snooth.com/wine/mollydooker-enchanted-path-2006/ !http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Mollydooker_Enchanted_Path.jpg/430px-Mollydooker_Enchanted_Path.jpg    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic birthday cake red wine by ChipDWood

  
  

• November 2009

  Not sure why you'd want to decant something you thought was over the hill, ... tasting, but definitely open and drink. I don't know that particular wine but think you could start tasting shortly after opening and then stretch the tasting/drinking over the next couple of hours. Let... Read moreNot sure why you'd want to decant something you thought was over the hill, ... tasting, but definitely open and drink. I don't know that particular wine but think you could start tasting shortly after opening and then stretch the tasting/drinking over the next couple of hours. Let us know how it goes..    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic 1988 Penfolds Magill Estate... by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  I had forgotten about this bottle. Did an inventory today and found it. Does ... is any good? Should I just open it

  Forum post in the topic 1988 Penfolds Magill Estate... by iago0618

  
  

• November 2009

  Thanksgiving is very strange in my house. It was my Mother-in-laws holiday and ... haven't decided. I may open a Lagrein that has a little age along with a Pinot Noir, likely from Oregon

  Forum post in the topic Hello Hello - what are you... by Eric Guido

  
  

• November 2009

  dmcker, I've read great things about the Oregon sparkling wines. Considering ... reasonable enough excuse to open a second bottle

  Forum post in the topic Good sparkling wines not from... by D9sus4

  
  

• November 2009

  Another event in Northern California Wine Country! This weekend (Nov. 20 - 21) ... is an exciting winery open house event featuring more than 20 wineries in Carneros. Each will open its doors and invite visitors to join in on a variety of activities. Wineries may feature food and... Read moreAnother event in Northern California Wine Country! This weekend (Nov. 20 - 21) ... is an exciting winery open house event featuring more than 20 wineries in Carneros. Each will open its doors and invite visitors to join in on a variety of activities. Wineries may feature food and wine pairings, live music, art or craft shows, special tastings (such as barrel, reserve, library, new release), discounts or special pricing, family activities and more." Find out more at this link: http://www.carneroswineries.org/events/index.htm    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Holiday in Carneros! by HondaJohn

  
  

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