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  1. #141
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    Anyone had a 2010 Pontet-Canet?
    Considering a purchase for a special event.
    Only Pontet-Canet I've had was the '96 at a tasting quite a number of years ago. The whole wine-making operation has been changed at this estate since back then. The scores sure look good, but I'm afraid I can't offer anything directly on the taste.

  2. #142
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phredd3 View Post
    Only Pontet-Canet I've had was the '96 at a tasting quite a number of years ago. The whole wine-making operation has been changed at this estate since back then. The scores sure look good, but I'm afraid I can't offer anything directly on the taste.
    Your sample size of one beats my zero.

    Something you enjoyed enough to consider a splurge purchase/extravagant gift?

  3. #143
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    Your sample size of one beats my zero.

    Something you enjoyed enough to consider a splurge purchase/extravagant gift?
    Again, the entire wine-making operation at the estate has been revamped since 1996. In 2005, they completely changed how they select grapes, how they age them, and who is in charge of the process. So my personal taste experience is probably not truly applicable.

    However, I would say that 2009 Pontet-Canet is probably about as close to a "can't miss" bottle of Bordeaux as you can get. Among major reviewers and on Cellar Tracker there is pretty much universal agreement that the 2010 vintage is one of the best the estate has ever made and rivals (or exceeds) the first-growths that year. Assuming the provenance is good on the bottle you're buying, it's probably a dynamite wine. Ten years from vintage, give it an hour or two in a decanter, and you'll probably have a great experience.

  4. #144
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    Another shot in the dark- anyone had a 2010 Chateau D’Issan?

  5. #145
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    I enjoy a good vinho verde.
    Gazela is my favorite.
    A nice bargain easy sipping white with just a kiss of effervescence.

    Some can tend sweeter than I like.
    Nobilis is ok.

    In general, tough to complain about quality wines that are generally less than $10/bottle.

  6. #146
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    I enjoy a good vinho verde.
    Gazela is my favorite.
    A nice bargain easy sipping white with just a kiss of effervescence.

    Some can tend sweeter than I like.
    Nobilis is ok.

    In general, tough to complain about quality wines that are generally less than $10/bottle.
    I have never tried this style, but it sounds interesting! I prefer dry wines, so I'm not sure I'd be happy if I bought a bottle of it and didn't like it, but if they tend to go for a Hamilton or less it doesn't seem like there is much to lose

  7. #147
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post
    I have never tried this style, but it sounds interesting! I prefer dry wines, so I'm not sure I'd be happy if I bought a bottle of it and didn't like it, but if they tend to go for a Hamilton or less it doesn't seem like there is much to lose
    I like them. Generally come from Portugal. A little hint of green to them. They ain’t scuppernong, but they do tend to trend on the sweeter side. A good aperitif.
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

  8. #148
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    Quote Originally Posted by fuse View Post
    Anyone had a 2010 Pontet-Canet?
    Considering a purchase for a special event.
    Quote Originally Posted by Phredd3 View Post
    Only Pontet-Canet I've had was the '96 at a tasting quite a number of years ago. The whole wine-making operation has been changed at this estate since back then. The scores sure look good, but I'm afraid I can't offer anything directly on the taste.
    I really like the vineyard, although Pontet-Canet is traditionally a wine that needs a lot of cellaring. I'd advise decanting the 2010 3-4 hours ahead of time. Enjoy! BTW, I like the tasting notes on cellartracker.com; it's somewhat random who posts, but everything in Bordeaux has comments -- some quite valuable.
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  9. #149
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    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post
    I have never tried this style, but it sounds interesting! I prefer dry wines, so I'm not sure I'd be happy if I bought a bottle of it and didn't like it, but if they tend to go for a Hamilton or less it doesn't seem like there is much to lose
    I’m with you on dry wines.
    The better (to me) vino verdes are dry (or at least not sugary sweet).

    There are definitely sweet vino verdes out there, as you note at the price point its an easy enough trial and error to find the drier ones.

  10. #150
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    Looking for some inexpensive enjoyable wine?
    Here are some suggestions:

    https://vinepair.com/articles/20-best-cheap-wines-2020/

  11. #151
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    https://officialquarantinewine.com/

    Thought I would share this. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are selling a Pinot Noir and donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 relief. 2 bottles for $50. We have ordered ours.

    Cheers.

  12. #152
    Quote Originally Posted by mattman91 View Post
    https://officialquarantinewine.com/

    Thought I would share this. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are selling a Pinot Noir and donating 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 relief. 2 bottles for $50. We have ordered ours.

    Cheers.
    And they are good looking celebs!

  13. #153
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15 View Post
    And they are good looking celebs!
    Good looking and seemingly good people. I have always been admired Ashton for his work in combating sex trafficking.

  14. #154
    My wife drank white Zinfandel from a box when got married so it was easy to pick her up some wine at the grocery store. Then she graduated to cupcake Sauvignon Blanc which is always available. Then my English neighbor moved next door 15-years ago and now I have a full blown wine snob on my hands. She still prefers a Sauvignon Blanc but it can’t be more than a year old and inevitably the bottle of choice isn’t on the shelf at whatever grocery store I’m scouring. She’ll settle for a bottle of Kim Crawford in a pinch so I’ll take some suggestions for comparable wine so I can have more options.

    I’m not much of a wine drinker myself but I got turned in to Michael David 3-4 years ago so I always pick up a bottle of Freakshow or Petite Petit when I’m cooking steaks or marinara. A friend who drinks a lot more red wine than I do likes black box Cab Sauvignon.

  15. #155
    Quarantine favorite: Kirkland Malbec at Costco. That is a REALLY drinkable wine at less than $7/bottle. Picking up a case at a time seems the socially responsible thing to do.

    Caveat: I am generally more of a beer / brown liquor fan. Like wines on the dry not sweet side.

  16. #156
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    Quote Originally Posted by mpj96 View Post
    Quarantine favorite: Kirkland Malbec at Costco. That is a REALLY drinkable wine at less than $7/bottle. Picking up a case at a time seems the socially responsible thing to do.

    Caveat: I am generally more of a beer / brown liquor fan. Like wines on the dry not sweet side.
    Well, come join us on Ymm, Beer for a round or three.
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  17. #157
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    Don’t sleep on Blenheim Vineyards Painted White. 59% Sauvignon Blanc. 31% Viognier. 10% Chardonnay. Delicious fruit flavors, with sneaky depth.
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

  18. #158
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tripping William View Post
    Don’t sleep on Blenheim Vineyards Painted White. 59% Sauvignon Blanc. 31% Viognier. 10% Chardonnay. Delicious fruit flavors, with sneaky depth.
    Is there an association of Belnheim vineyards and DMB? Probably dumb question I know, but I know you would know the answer

  19. #159
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    Lion Tamer, a Napa red blend. Hess Collection.

    10% Malbec
    27% Zin
    21% Petite Syrah
    8% Cab Sauv.
    2% Mourvèdre
    1% Petit Verdot
    1% Merlot

    Big wine, for big steak.

  20. #160
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    Quote Originally Posted by richardjackson199 View Post
    Is there an association of Belnheim vineyards and DMB? Probably dumb question I know, but I know you would know the answer
    Dave owns Blenheim (outside C’ville).
    "Amazing what a minute can do."

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