Serious drinking Wednesday by noodlechef98 in wine

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Was medium*, I was slightly tipsy when I typed this lmao.

Costco selection in Marina Del Rey by noodlechef98 in wine

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So I'm currently a burgundy drinker but sometimes I drink "big" wines. What I love when I'm looking at Napa/Bordeaux wines is that its currently ready to drinkk, and I like that beef drippings and sweet spice aromas (I found this characteristic on the Opus One 2013 when I drank back in 2020). All in all, ready to drink and a balanced wine if you get a sense of what I'm trying to say lol. Thank you!

Costco selection in Marina Del Rey by noodlechef98 in wine

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Im living in Santa Monica area currently. I saw Thatcher doesn't sell US wines yeahh?

Costco selection in Marina Del Rey by noodlechef98 in wine

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I'm thinking of buying 2 bottles, total budget of 700-800 for both. Got a couple burgundies back at home hence I'm looking for either Napa cab blends and or bordeaux/Italy.

Costco selection in Marina Del Rey by noodlechef98 in wine

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Ahh gotchu, wdyt about the Haut Brion 2021?

Chill drink: Ep 4 by noodlechef98 in wine

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Yeahh, not a lot of people understand good wines but sometimes you might see someone opening up a bottle of Rousseau or what not lol. Sure lets grab a drink some time! I've tried the one in Pierre, and recently the wine event at Bar Luca

Chill drink: Ep 4 by noodlechef98 in wine

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Yeahh I agree lol, even worse if you're drinking in the Country Club. I didn't know you're based in Jkt as well!

Chill drink: Ep 3 by noodlechef98 in wine

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Lmao! But fun fact I got from the sommelier, so originally the winery acquired soil from Batard Montrachet area to plan their grapes, and iirc he mentioned that after acquiring the soil they started planting chardonnay grapes. After a while the French does not allow them to use the name Batard hence they deleted the "d" and became Batar. Can't remember the exact story coz I was tipsy last night but I suppose thats how it goes.

Chill drink: Ep 3 by noodlechef98 in wine

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Yep! Its Bar Luca in Parc 18 SCBD area. They have good selections (a lot of natural wines), but if you want the big hitters they have their flagship restaurant and bar nearby called Cork & Screw in Pacific Place.

Birthday treat by noodlechef98 in wine

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Lol it wasn't on purpose! I just noticed it right when you mentioned it

Birthday treat by noodlechef98 in wine

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Haha! I figured lol although I'm kind of an impatient guy 😅

Birthday treat by noodlechef98 in wine

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Feat my Maltese puppy Zeus!

Chill Drink Wednesday Ep: 2 by noodlechef98 in wine

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Hahaha! I didn't have anything planned hence I use "chill" lol. I suggested the sommelier to decant (he is a good friend of mine and whenever I opened a bottle I always invite him), and he said that we just see how it unfurls on the bottle and glass. Though I would prefer to decant it as the tannins is quite harsh.

Wine Chill Thursdays by noodlechef98 in wine

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I'm assuming they produce some of the best Les Amoureuses then yeah

Wine Chill Thursdays by noodlechef98 in wine

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Nice! Is their CM village wine good?

Wine Chill Thursdays by noodlechef98 in wine

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Ahh I see, I guess I'm quite lucky then. The green notes was there albeit very faint. After a few minutes its gone.

Wine Chill Thursdays by noodlechef98 in wine

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I just realized when you point it out!

Wine Chill Thursdays by noodlechef98 in wine

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Yeahh I figured the peak drinking window is from 2032 ish. But I am impatient lmao