wazzat on ze left?
Who's carmenere was it? I like carmenere but I have not found one that is fruity.Don't recognize much, so going by grapes and regions. First up, a Lodi cab. Pretty good. Then a Chilean carmenere-- actually a bit TOO fruity.
My wife likes the "Argie Malbec" and I have had my share of them but give me a Cab any day.
When life gives you lemons, make . . . Chablis?So not only did I hurt my knee (posted in another thread) and cancel my heli skiing trip (ditto ), but the Northeast blizzard canceled my connecting flight and has me stuck in Dallas, burning vacation, for two and a half days.
So I did as @Tony S suggested and googled for a wine bar. They have an argon dispensing system, so sell tastes as well as glasses.
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Orrin Swift. Yet another in a long line of wineries snapped up by large conglomerates. But your 2013 was made before the takeover. Have no idea how they have fared. Constellation has a good track record as large wineries taking over little ones go.View attachment 20970 I'm trying not to let the price, or the fact that his Abstract Red is one of my favorite wines, bias me. But how can you? Orin Swift Papillion. 2013.
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Deep, opaque purple, legs for days. Flavor profile is between a tradional Bordeaux (which the tout sheet claims) and Abstract. Medium tannin levels, well integrated.
Casa Silva. Surprised me too.
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Umm ... I lost count of the bottles. Do you need us to call 911 or a taxi? Happy that you are making the best of it. Hope the knee is already feeling better. You are definitely doing your part and getting lots of antioxidants
They are 2 ounce tastes, so only 10 ounces so far. Or was it 12? But I have been here two and a half hours already.
Got this on a recent Vermont trip. ( Beverage Warehouse, Winooski. ) If you sometimes like a rich, nutty grigio, but not Jabba fat, try this. Luscious. Serving with a roasted squash and Gorgonzola risotto.
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Orrin Swift. Yet another in a long line of wineries snapped up by large conglomerates. But your 2013 was made before the takeover. Have no idea how they have fared. Constellation has a good track record as large wineries taking over little ones go.
Ah yes, now I have to explain. Constellation bought some of the portfolio (specifically The Prisoner). Gallo bought the rest. Papillon may have actually gone with Gallo instead of Constellation.Hmmm. Missed that. I only suscribe to Wine spectator when I have airline miles about to expire.
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Gallo-Purchases-Orin-Swift-Cellars
Is that a current photo of Dave Phinney? Just how young is that guy?
So not only did I hurt my knee (posted in another thread) and cancel my heli skiing trip (ditto ), but the Northeast blizzard canceled my connecting flight and has me stuck in Dallas, burning vacation, for two and a half days.
hummm, had a Savant earlier and first thinking this a Port, read Cab Sav on back and overlooked "Port Style". Very tasty but spouse a bit less a fan due to sweetness.
tx'ed to 375ml and corked to save for my and my brother, so off to find a more cab'ish or lighter with to keep spouse happy!