What's in your glass tonight?

[CGish]

Cody, just curious: Are you from the Pittsburgh area? There are tons here from the 'burgh.

I live in Sidney, Ohio - about 30 miles north of the 70 / 75 interchange in Dayton, Ohio. I lived in California for ten years and had a friend who loved Paso Robles wine. He took me down there the first time I went and I go back every chance I get. Unfortunately, that is very rare given where I live now! The Tobin James wines are remnants of my trips to the Paso Robles area.

 

[ibglowin]

Last nights "swill". LOL This was one of the best bottles of wine I have opened in a while. Wish I had more. 91pts WS. Tasted more like 95!

 

[Boatboy24]

With school starting tomorrow, we had an early BBQ over at a friend's place. Started with a nice Prosecco cocktail that included elderberry flower syrup, mint, and fresh raspberries. Followed that with a Coppola Sauv Blanc that I brought, then some of my 2014 WE LR Grenache Rose'.

 

[FTC Wines]

We had a 5 yr old Gran Cru Cab. Didn't know we had any left,, found it misplaced in the chiller. It was awesome! Pleasant surprise. Roy

 

[ceeaton]

With school starting tomorrow, we had an early BBQ over at a friend's place. Started with a nice Prosecco cocktail that included elderberry flower syrup, mint, and fresh raspberries. Followed that with a Coppola Sauv Blanc that I brought, then some of my 2014 WE LR Grenache Rose'.

Wow. Our schools started 1 1/2 weeks ago. They got Friday and today off, but still, started way early from what I remember (back in the black 'n white days).

 

[Avantjour]

Tonight's offering...

Tonight we had "Bluebell" and "Not Your Dad's Root Beer" floats being enjoyed by my daughter and sister.

 

[Boatboy24]

I saw some 'hard root beer' in the store the other day. Was very tempted to try it.

 

[geek]

2013 Merlot Cab blend from fresh grapes...hmmm

 

[sour_grapes]

How is it, Varis?

 

[ibglowin]

2010 Delille D2 (right bank) Bordeaux Blend from WA State. Doing some more research tonight. Needed about 40 min to open up and then it was simply stunning.

 

[JohnT]

2013 Merlot Cab blend from fresh grapes...hmmm

Man, does that color look nice. Looks like you also have some nice clarity!

I would love to taste it!

 

[geek]

How is it, Varis?

It is

Man, does that color look nice. Looks like you also have some nice clarity!

I would love to taste it!

This is the wine I sent for the bold competition last year, it won silver at a year old, now it is just approaching 2 years and guess what...I have NO complains..
Smells great and has a nice final smooth taste, it has the silky taste I like, not astringent, simply smooth...and the more I decant it and swirl it in the glass the better it gets..

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[Boatboy24]

Yalumba 2009 Shiraz Viognier.

 

[Boatboy24]

All the RJS talk that @sour_grapes started forced me to open a bottle of my EP Amarone.

 

[geek]

All the RJS talk that @sour_grapes started forced me to open a bottle of my EP Amarone.

And.....what's the verdict?

 

[ibglowin]

Styrofoam cup tonight.....

Drove up to Denver today. Stopped at Costco and got gas and a few things plus a couple pieces of Pizza and a bottle of H3 2012 Merlot.

Taste pretty darn good even in the Hampton Inn "glassware" LOL

CRUSH starts tomorrow morning at 8:00AM! Picking up 900 lbs of Fresh grapes!!!!!!!

 

[geek]

Those H3.....hmmm

 

[Hokapsig]

Pizza and wine night started out with a Courtyard Winery Dazzle, followed by an Arrowhead Catawba. My wife got a new job offer, so we are celebrating tonight. She wants to be back to owning the winery... No dice from the current owner.....

 

[Boatboy24]

And.....what's the verdict?

Pretty darn good when first opened. After 2 hours in the decanter? Awesome.

I think I need to let this one sit another 12 months.

 

[sour_grapes]

Styrofoam cup tonight.....

Drove up to Denver today. Stopped at Costco and got gas and a few things plus a couple pieces of Pizza and a bottle of H3 2012 Merlot.

Taste pretty darn good even in the Hampton Inn "glassware" LOL

CRUSH starts tomorrow morning at 8:00AM! Picking up 900 lbs of Fresh grapes!!!!!!!

You are totally channeling "Sideways," right?

H3 is lovely. Sigh. Why don't I drink more of it?

As for me, I had a 2013 Cline Zinfandel. At a grand total of $8.10, it was a fantastic QPR. It was a lot nicer than some of their other vintages. Not a complex or deep or brooding wine, but fruity, approachable, and food-friendly.

Good luck with crush.