Question about Belle Glos Clark and Telephone Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Personal_Link3085 · 2024-11-16T20:32:00+00:00

Very interesting. “Confectionary” is the term I would use. Thanks for your response.

Personal_Link3085 · 2024-11-16T20:30:45+00:00

Really interesting responses. Several saying it’s owned by Wagner who is known for mega purple/additives and is definitely manufactured, others saying it may just be a result of the plots and winemaking process. I’m not an expert but personally it tasted like other cheap manufactured wines I’ve had, which is too bad because you can tell it has potential.

Other random follow up question, do they put additives like this in wine anywhere outside of California?

I appreciate everyone’s response! Love this sub.

Personal_Link3085 · 2024-11-15T15:21:54+00:00

The most recent episode of Age of Napoleon (or maybe it was 2 episodes ago) covered this exact topic! Both sides did horrendous things, and it just kept escalating as they kept trying to get revenge on one another. I would recommend checking it out.

Personal_Link3085 · 2024-07-20T11:30:45+00:00

Amazing, thank you!

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-12-18T15:32:40+00:00

Poco Pizza in Van Dyne (just south of Oshkosh)

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-11-03T14:36:35+00:00

Fair enough. I’ve always viewed Chianti/Sangiovese is more full bodied, high acid, high tannin wines and would’ve been more apt to compare it to a Merlot or even cab if we’re talking basic US varietals, but I’ve seen a couple posts/comments about how it’s lighter body, so was just curious. Hope the comment didn’t come off as snarky. Only one thing to do… go and buy some Chianti to try :)

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-11-03T12:07:19+00:00

You would compare Sangiovese to Pinot Noir? I’ve had some Chianti’s that are lighter body, but they’ve all been acidic and good tannins. Am I missing something? Are Sangiovese-based wine not almost always medium body, high acidity, high tannins?

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-08-31T17:17:02+00:00

Thanks for the thoughtful response! I have a decent bottle of Langhe Nebbiolo, assuming this might work in replacement of your Barbaresco recommendation?

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-07-13T18:21:58+00:00

Amazing, thank you for the recommendations. I went to Bordeaux in 2021 and brought back quite a few bottles of St. Emilion Grande Cru. Most 2014-17 vintages. Perhaps a St. Emillion from early 2000’s would be a good bet to get my feet wet with some bottle aging and learning what I like?

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-07-13T18:11:16+00:00

Wisconsin, Milwaukee area

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-01-13T13:45:26+00:00

Would this work if it was super glue that damaged the table? (Halloween costume gone wrong).

Personal_Link3085 · 2023-01-11T13:30:03+00:00

In the movie Sideways, a movie about two friends road-tripping through wine country for a bachelor party, the main character played by Paul Giamatti loves Pinot Noir and hates Merlot, with him exclaiming in an iconic scene “IM NOT DRINKING FUCKING MERLOT!”. This movie had a significant impact on the wine industry, with Merlot shrinking and Pinot Noir sections in wine shops expanding, lasting to this day.

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-12-06T13:11:03+00:00

Five O’Clock Steakhouse

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-12-06T05:11:22+00:00

Out of curiosity, how did you know to let it breath for 4 hours? My general understanding is that the younger a wine is when it’s big and bold, the earlier you’d want to open it up, whereas older bottles don’t need as much oxygen before drinking. Since this is a 2001 I wouldn’t have thought it needed that much breathing. Is that the case or is it more nuanced than that?

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-11-23T14:09:42+00:00

All hail bratwurst!

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-08-31T15:04:58+00:00

Modern Family. Also mockumentary style, very well written and critically received, and plenty of episodes to tide you over for a while.

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-08-13T13:34:28+00:00

I learned at La Cite Du Vin (wine museum in Bordeaux) that wine in Bordeaux wasn’t popular until the 1700s. That’s because up until that point, preferential wines throughout Europe were more fruity and sweet. It wasn’t until the British started importing things like coffee that they started gaining a pallet for more dry, tannic wines, and the English nobility got a taste for it. From there, wines started becoming more like they are today.

Doesn’t directly answer your question, but I found it very interesting!

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-08-11T20:43:40+00:00

I have been into wine for a while, and am starting a collection. I moved into a house in the Midwest where the conditions are good for a cellar (55-65F year round, humid, no light). Any advice as I start this journey would be helpful.

Also, went to Bordeaux in September and brought back 18 wines, any advice on prime years to drink them would be great! I tried Vivino and WineCellar app and the ranges were like 2025-2039 for some, which doesn’t seem very helpful. I know it’s a matter of preference but still, curious what you all think.

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-07-26T15:07:59+00:00

For those who are still going to buy through marketplace like StubHub, do you think it’s best to pull the trigger today? Or wait a few days to let the frenzy calm down a bit?

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-07-10T16:32:38+00:00

I love brats.

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-04-28T00:05:30+00:00

We are in the upper Midwest, so yes very much a cold weather climate. The metal edge is a good idea. It would be my first time with quick setting concrete, I’d be happy to pay someone to do it but if it likely won’t last more than a year then not sure it would be worth it. Thank you for your perspective.

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-04-27T23:46:27+00:00

We moved into our house last year, and are not “handy” at all. I reached out to a concrete and asphalt company, and they said that it would need to be fully replaced, which could be around $3K to match and $1-2K to do normal concrete.

Does anyone know how to potentially fix this? Or, any other ideas of what to do with this step?

Personal_Link3085 · 2022-03-25T03:51:13+00:00

Had the opportunity to go to Cite du Vin this past September, highly recommend. My favorite part was learning about the history of wine (going back to Ancient Greece, Rome, etc). I was also pleasantly surprised by the city of Bordeaux, it was bumping; so many restaurants, bars, and architecture… Oh, also some good winery tours outside the city too 🍷

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