What's in your glass tonight?

[Boatboy24]

You're more perceptive than I am. I didn't even notice. Enough sed.

Yes, neutral barrel time. Blended with about 30% Petite Sirah. Drinking pretty nicely right now, but I think another 6-12 months will bring it to it's prime.

Edit: corrected to say 30% PS.

 

[ceeaton]

Yes, neutral barrel time. Blended with about 15% Petite Sirah. Drinking pretty nicely right now, but I think another 6-12 months will bring it to it's prime.

The five gallons I bottled is not blended with 8 Med+ French Xoakers used for the batch. Probably not as far along as yours since mine lacks the micro-oxidation from the barrel.

 

[Boatboy24]

double post

 

[Boatboy24]

 

[ceeaton]

A porter started 2-17-18. Found eight bottles I had forgotten about. In very nice condition (clear, no off-flavors, not over carbonated). Any sharpness from the black patent malt has smoothed out. Amazing what a few extra months will do for a beer.



Edit: opened bottle #2, damn this is good!

 

[Boatboy24]

@mainshipfred I couldn’t wait. LOL!

This is delicious. A local Chambourcin made in Amarone style. Probably the best Virginia red I’ve ever had.

Thanks Fred!

 

[Boatboy24]

Holy QPR,Batman! Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Syrah.

 

[Boatboy24]

Ripe berries, mocha, solid tannin and hint of bright acidity. No complaints @ $9.99.

 

[geek]

 

[ibglowin]

My favorite NPH inspired wine. 2012 SOH "The Conjurer" Red Blend. 91pts WS and right in its prime.

 

[geek]

This Riesling from Costco is really nice and smooth.

 

[sour_grapes]

Tonight was the (sigh...) last of my 2010 Cline Zinfandels. As some of you may recall, this has been a long-standing experiment of mine on aging cheapish commercial wines, explicitly trying to change a $9 bottle of wine into a $10 bottle of wine At 8 years old, I think this was on the downslope; it was still very nice, however. Smooth and languid, lots of fruit.

 

[Boatboy24]

Started with a 2010 Blue Eyed Boy from Mollydooker. A little nightcap of Amaretto now, listening to the soothing sounds of Vince Guaraldi.

Merry Christmas.

 

[Boatboy24]

This Riesling from Costco is really nice and smooth.

That's a good Riesling.

 

[Johnd]

Didn’t take any pics of the carnage, but we polished off two 3 liter Prisoners from 2014 while visiting at my moms house and having dinner. Mrs. Claus is out like a light, guess Santa will have to do the honors tonight.

 

[Boatboy24]

Didn’t take any pics of the carnage, but we polished off two 3 liter Prisoners from 2014 while visiting at my moms house and having dinner. Mrs. Claus is out like a light, guess Santa will have to do the honors tonight.

Nice! Prisoner is on today's menu. 2 bottles of 2011 and a 1.5L of 2014.

 

[Johnd]

Nice! Prisoner is on today's menu. 2 bottles of 2011 and a 1.5L of 2014.

Well then, I can attest personally that the 2014 is drinking very nicely! Hope you all have a great day today.

 

[ceeaton]

Nice! Prisoner is on today's menu. 2 bottles of 2011 and a 1.5L of 2014.

And what wine does everyone else at home get to drink?

 

[crushday]

Last night, wow... We shared three bottles of wine I made in 2016. Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Limited Edition Master Vintner kit, Stag's Leap Merlot (WE) and a Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel (WE). All three were excellent and are becoming more than a one dimensional experience, meaning drinkable. Aside from each having great nose and mouthfeel, all three had primary and secondary notes. Specifically, the Zin had a nice hint of spice that exploded into black licorice. The Merlot had a nice carmelized plumb note that lingered.

 

[geek]