Finally got my FedEx package today... was 1 bottle. But, that bottle was a non-released Canard Nouveau. Bougleais style, old vine Gamay and a touch of Zin. Canard (so guessing Brian and Rich) only made 100 botles. Not a bad Christmas gift, I would say...

"Today, we showed the resolve of the United States. Today we made a statement to the world... That you can hit us, you can knock us down, but we're gonna get up. And when we do, we will find you and kick your ass!"
- Robert E Clark II, Cpt USN, Commandant of Midshipmen May 1, 2011

Mrs rononeill was just gifted an '06 bugay incline one nine cab. Success!

We need to somehow arrange an epic texags wine tasting...must bring some to participate!

I'll bring the Franzia!

I'm in

BSD, I believe it's assume that we'll just hold it in your cellar!

I'm in for the Black Box!

Let's do this. I'll volunteer the house in Austin... kind of central I think?

"Today, we showed the resolve of the United States. Today we made a statement to the world... That you can hit us, you can knock us down, but we're gonna get up. And when we do, we will find you and kick your ass!"
- Robert E Clark II, Cpt USN, Commandant of Midshipmen May 1, 2011

Happy Holidays to the Rononeills. Never underestimate the virtues of self gifting.

Keenan

Wines for tonight with an Ad Hoc inspired meal:

'05 Lancaster estate cab
'05 Karl Lawrence cab
'07 Realm Farella cab
'06 Realm To Kalon cab
'07 Myriad Spring Mountain cab
'02 Silver Oak Alexander Vally cab

Wow

BSD, will you adopt me?

We had a 2007 Volker Eisele Family Estate Cab. A little tight, but it softened in the glass nicely.

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La Sirena Cab & Barrett & Barrett Cab at the vacation home n Colorado watching it snow on Christmas Eve. Can't get much better.

Had a 2009 Behren's Labor of Love cab and a 2006 Heitz(great suggestion by Cecil for the money) cab last night. The Labor of Love is special, at least to my simple taste buds.

Decanted both for 4 hours and really opened them up.

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That would be a little wierd explaining that to my 4 year old!

My wife and I are trying to decide what to open with dinner tonight, it's a fun problem to have!

I got a bottle of Owen Roe Cabernet Franc for Christmas. It's one of my favorite Oregon wines.

I was told I have to point out that Owen Roe is from the same producer or something as Ken Wright.

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Sunday dinner: 1990 Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin. Friction awesome!
Xmas eve dinner: 1982 Rausan-Segla. Very good.

We had a 2008 Ramey cab and a 2008 Coleto cab tonight with prime rib. Both were pretty awesome.

Good sale on Ramey at HEB.

Christmas wines!

2004 Paul Hobbs Dr. Crane Vineyard Cab
2006 Bond Matriarch Cab
2007 Pott St Ralph the Liar Cab (Howell Mountain)
2007 Fantesca Cab Spring Mountain

And a 1966 Porto Kopke Colheita!

BSD,

What do you do for a living? In the wine business? Just curious bc you have a fairly dominant booz schedule.

Think he could adopt us together? Can one even adopt a grandfather for their four year old?

But yes, BSD, I'd be interested as well... How do you do it?

I'm certainly not in the wine business but I do love a good bottle or two every now and then, including tonight's selection:

2009 Rivers Marie Chardonnay (one of my favorites!)
2009 Zichichi estate zin dry creek valley
2009 Pappa Pietro Pinot Noir  Sonoma
2009 Rivers Marie Summa Old Vines Pinot Noir Sonoma
2004 Rivers Marie Napa cab
2004 Maybach Oakville cab
2007 Pott Spring Mountain cab
2001 Silver Oak Alexander Valley cab
2004 Realm To Kalon Oakville cab

Hey Cecil and Wadd - I'd be in for an epic Austin wine tasting. I've got some fun stuff from Turley, Booker, and a few obscure Napa family-run places that you can't get retail I know you'd enjoy..

Last night was a 2007 Wolf Family Estate Napa Cab and a 2009 Bella Maple Vineyard Sonoma zin. Only 2 more parties planned for the year and I'll be drying out a bit in January,

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Hey Cecil and Wadd - I'd be in for an epic Austin wine tasting. I've got some fun stuff from Turley, Booker, and a few obscure Napa family-run places that you can't get retail I know you'd enjoy..

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I'm up for this as well.

I'm living in San Luis Obispo now. Edna Valley is down the road so we've been enjoying these small wineries; however, anyone have recommendations to offer up...here to Paso? Luckily Zin is my preference.

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05 macauley with pizza tonight. Good stuff.

porch and cecil... let's go!

"Today, we showed the resolve of the United States. Today we made a statement to the world... That you can hit us, you can knock us down, but we're gonna get up. And when we do, we will find you and kick your ass!"
- Robert E Clark II, Cpt USN, Commandant of Midshipmen May 1, 2011

Medwards

There several very good wineries in Paso. Zin is definitely a dominant feature, but there are several successful varietals. Turley,Tobin James, and Justin, are some of the best known. But my favorite is Booker. Caliza and La Aventure also have solid offerings. If you like whites, Rousanne is an interesting Rhone varietal that several of the Paso winery's are working with.. I've actually enjoyed trips to Paso more than trips to Napa. If you just like to wander around, drop in unannounced an get a tasting with the winemaker, that still happens in Paso...

Wadd -

I agree - let's make this happen!

Last night 05 Colgin Estate, 08 Darius II, and 07 verite

Starting tonight with 04 hillside select.

Nice!

Pairing with tonight's dinner of king crab and Pear, arugula, and gruyere salad... ''09 Francios Mikulsk Mersault 1er Les Charmes...

Just started appreicating the taste of wine while working here in Western Africa.