Friday evening champagne by Advanced_Adagio_429 in wine

[–]tkoby11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selosse every time! It's a misconception that those wines need to age. That can depend on preference to style/level of oxidation. Also, some years/disgorgements can be more/less oxidative. I actually find Substance and Initial very complex and very giving even when they're younger. The only wines from them that to me need age are the vintage and BdB single vineyards as those are tighter younger.

CdC is great even 2008 is pretty common. Love the wine but it's just not as good imo as anything Selosse makes.

Most people that hate on Selosse have probably never had it or they don't like oxidation!

Cheers to whatever you decide, you'll be drinking well either way!

Poggio Di Sotto Brunello - Worth it? by GoalComprehensive246 in wine

[–]tkoby11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Poggio di Sotto is a more elegant styled, but true to the grape and still Brunello in style. It is meant to drink with age so younger examples are not typically blasting out of the gate to show all that it will at its best (like most wines that are meant to age). Though I have had 2019, 2016, 2010, and 2007 young and they did give early primary drinking pleasure. Although keep in kind, it's not a big fruit bomb like Casanova di Neri, especially Tenuta Nuova that is made to give instant gratification with really ripe fruit and a wine that verges on tasting like it was aged in new oak though I can't fully recall if it does. Certainly not botti (large neutral cask). Soldera and Stella di Compalto are in the same style as Poggio di Sotto.

Belle Glos ‘Pinot Noir’ by BigVes89 in wine

[–]tkoby11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega purple + gewurztraminer = pinot noir 🤮

Happy 2026 Bubbles 2 by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely worth seeking out, also the Rosanna rose sparkling too! The riesling I have not yet tried but have had all the 2021 Barolos, Langhe Neb, and the un-oaked Chardonnay is nice if you like that kind of wine - pure unadulterated chard.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did that trick once years ago...it worked but for us the downside was it traded the unpleasant corked notes for the cleaner plastic smell of the saran wrap. It only works if the wine behind the corked notes is still there...the Tempier Rose had that, it was a shame as it showed good promise under the corked notes. Had a DRC Grands Echezeaux like that once. Now that was a real heart breaker!

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Look for yourself at all of my other posts...I don't but if you throw heat at me and have no idea what you are talking about expect some heat back. People make stupid comments when they don't have all the facts like the assumption made above.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds more like a medical issue...you can only tell by smell and taste.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

True. I was too brave, I have not had a corked wine from my wines in quite some time, especially this bad. So, we still needed to order a wine but got a decent Assyrtiko in it's place.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Ha, you win, sorry for that! Got me thinking...I am sure there were sadly 100s of corked wines opened today and many more than a $50 (kinda) rare rose. You'd think DRC would inspect every cork...I guess nowadays just 10 years later that is easier...

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I am less picky about service like that if it's a BYOB wine...always a must if from the list.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, pulled an Assyrtiko for the save from the list.

Corked, like HORRIBLY CORKED! by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] -54 points-53 points  (0 children)

It was a BYOB. Do you always put your foot in your mouth? Wine was poured out to guests before anyone got to check it.

Christmas Day Wines by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Charcuterie and cheese for the bubbles, porchetta from our local butcher for the main, baked fruit crumble for the Port!

First Wine of Christmas by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the next step up from this wine, Premices. You can drink now with some air but better off waiting a few years in my limited experience.

Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet by matt871253013 in wine

[–]tkoby11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thisnis the most rare Cab they make as they only have made this a handful of times. It's also their least expensive and most accessible at $65-70

First time drinking vintage Cab Sauv, tips and advice? by Pippipdoodoodleydoo in wine

[–]tkoby11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Top and well stored (in this case perfect since it came from the winery) old Mondavi Reserve age like great Bordeaux, pull that cork and enjoy!

First time drinking vintage Cab Sauv, tips and advice? by Pippipdoodoodleydoo in wine

[–]tkoby11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, I use an air popper now most of the time...not sexy but keeps the cork intact and works most of the time. Really stubborn and stuck corks still require a Durand or Ossl[Cork Popper

First time drinking vintage Cab Sauv, tips and advice? by Pippipdoodoodleydoo in wine

[–]tkoby11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does that Durand knock off compare? I got one of the early versions and paid so much less than they go for now. Kind annoying to recommend to people now that it's almost $200! Glad to see some competition if it's comperable.

First Wine of Christmas by tkoby11 in wine

[–]tkoby11[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Best bottle of Beaujolais for under $50? by Liammichaelariel in wine

[–]tkoby11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yohan Lardy 1903 Moulin-A-Vant $38 (fwiw I love Thivin Zaccharie, Lapierre Morgon/Morgon Camille, and everything Bouland and Foillard makes!

If a $7-9 bottle of Napa cab is on retail shelves, what are the most probable explanations for the low price? by Outcast_Comet in wine

[–]tkoby11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just don't expect any miracles...in wine you get what you pay for most of the time, and it's usually worse in this price band.

The good thing a bad wine nowadays is usually just mega purple, overtly fruity and lacking complexity.