Phenomenal Red Wine!

[Telemarkman]

I drink 5 bottles of red wine weekly (my liver is just fine, thank you!), and I try to vary grape varieties, area, country etc.

I just found one that has to be one of the most fantastic wines I've tasted since I started drinking wine more than 20 years ago (I was a slow starter).



The 2010 vintage that you can get here, is supposed to be one of the best ever! It's produced on 80% Syrah and 20% Grenach - 2 of my favorite varieties, typical of Southern Rhône.

Here's what Robert Parker says about it (those of you into wines know who he is).

Robert Parker, on the 2010 vintage:
"Some producers think 2010 eclipses 2007 because of the wines' vivid freshness and focus. Throughout the southern Rhône, the hallmarks of the vintage are very dense purple, sometimes even blue/black colors as well as higher acid levels that have not been seen since 2004 and 2001. In fact, 2010's paradox is that I can't remember a vintage so concentrated, powerful and rich that also has such zesty acidity. The 2010s will have significant aging potential, which is obvious in the level of tannins, but the tannins are sweet with exceptional elegance and finesse. The ratio of high extractive and phenolic skins to the juice has produced wines of extraordinary intensity, freshness, aromatic potential and obvious longevity. This is another great vintage that offers an embarrassment of riches for this region that has enjoyed a succession of extraordinary years."

I will add that I'm no cork sniffer, just an old geezer who loves red wine.

[Nick JD]

Ever tried a Sangiovese?

[Breen]

Looks great. Question is, whats the damage?

[garytelecastor]

Looks good, only problem is that they don't sell in the US.

[Breen]

Originally Posted by garytelecastor

Looks good, only problem is that they don't sell in the US.

*edit*

From wine-searcher.com. Folks in Colorado can pick it up.

Well priced as well.

I can't find it in my country.

[Telemarkman]

Originally Posted by Nick JD

Ever tried a Sangiovese?

Sure, but I don't fancy the bitter aftertaste of "almond extract" or sour cherry if you like. I prefer the taste of dark wood berries or red berries - sorry.

Originally Posted by Breen

Looks great. Question is, whats the damage?

None so far, according to my doctor.

Originally Posted by Breen

I can't find it in my country.

It's only been available here for 1 1/2 week.

[KevinB]

You don't see much Cotes de Rhone labelled as Signargues over here - mostly because I think the bulk of the production from that area goes into generic Rhone wines.

But, I'll keep a look out for that one - Domaine de Perilliere 2010 in particular..

[AndyLowry]

Rhones are very good, but I've always had a soft spot for Bordeaux. Lynch-Bages is usually affordable.

[KevinB]

Where do you find "affordable" Lunch-Bags?

It's a 5th growth that typically sells at 2nd or 3rd growth prices. The latest vintages all seem to sell in the $50-$75 price range where I live..

It's a beautiful, full. powerful Bordeaux though!

They also have a second and third wine (Echo de Lynch-Bages and Pauillac de Lynch-Bages) which do sell for a lot less.

[Telemarkman]

Originally Posted by KevinB

But, I'll keep a look out for that one - Domaine de Perilliere 2010 in particular..

I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you like Rhône wines.

For fans of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape, I can recommend the Argentinean Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon from the Mendoza district ... They do wonders with that grape variety!

[scrapyardblue]

Shiraz is what gets the ladies.

[AndyLowry]

Originally Posted by KevinB

Where do you find "affordable" Lunch-Bags?

It's a 5th growth that typically sells at 2nd or 3rd growth prices. The latest vintages all seem to sell in the $50-$75 price range where I live..

It's a beautiful, full. powerful Bordeaux though!

They also have a second and third wine (Echo de Lynch-Bages and Pauillac de Lynch-Bages) which do sell for a lot less.

By "affordable," I mean in comparison with things like La Tour and Rothschild. I haven't had any in twenty years or so, now that I think about it, so prices are no doubt different nowadays. It was more like $20-$25 when I was buying it.

[KevinB]

Originally Posted by AndyLowry

By "affordable," I mean in comparison with things like La Tour and Rothschild. I haven't had any in twenty years or so, now that I think about it, so prices are no doubt different nowadays. It was more like $20-$25 when I was buying it.

Unfortunately, I think those days are well over

And I agree, 1st growth prices are nuts and wines like Lynch-Bages are not too far off them for quality.

Do I see a CS Nocaster versus US52RI correlation here?

[Mid Life Crisis]

Originally Posted by Telemarkman

Sure, but I don't fancy the bitter aftertaste of "almond extract" or sour cherry if you like. I prefer the taste of dark wood berries or red berries - sorry.



None so far, according to my doctor.



It's only been available here for 1 1/2 week.

I'll have to look out for this over here.

Out of interest Telemarkman, how much is it in Norway? Do you have to buy wine from specialist outlets over there? I remember when I was there on holiday a few years ago we couldn't find wine anywhere. The same happened in Iceland this year but we then discovered that you could only buy it from state-owned shops.

[Telemarkman]

Originally Posted by Mid Life Crisis

I'll have to look out for this over here.

Out of interest Telemarkman, how much is it in Norway? Do you have to buy wine from specialist outlets over there? I remember when I was there on holiday a few years ago we couldn't find wine anywhere. The same happened in Iceland this year but we then discovered that you could only buy it from state-owned shops.

I'm sorry to say that you can only buy wine and liquer in state-owned stores. It's part of Norwegian alcohol politics - but let's not go into that area ...

A Domaine de Perilliere Signargues costs appr. $22 over here, which is a bit more than I usually spend on a bottle. $16-20 is my average red wine price.

[telleutelleme]

Two-Buck Chuck is coming to Houston this weekend. I'm excited.

[BigDaddyLH]

I don't want to develop expensive taste in wine! The stuff made a km from me taste awesome.

[jkingma]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyLH

I don't want to develop expensive taste in wine! The stuff made a km from me taste awesome.

I live in Ontario's wine country and we have some incredible local wines as well... but the prices on some are starting to get up there. A small winery wins a few awards and all of a sudden the price of a bottle almost doubles.

In most cases I'll still buy a local wine before an imported wine.

[KevinB]

Originally Posted by telleutelleme

Two-Buck Chuck is coming to Houston this weekend. I'm excited.

You won't be, after you've tasted it

[KevinB]

Originally Posted by jkingma

I live in Ontario's wine country and we have some incredible local wines as well... but the prices on some are starting to get up there. A small winery wins a few awards and all of a sudden the price of a bottle almost doubles.

In most cases I'll still buy a local wine before an imported wine.

Two of my good friends (married to each other), work kind of part time at a local New Jersey winery. She arranges and hosts tastings and other events, and he sells the wines through various outlets. Their wines are not bad, and they are developing a good reputation as a local "boutique" winery. When I can get these wines from my friends for under $100 a case right from the winery it's a decent deal, but at retail these wines are going for $25 a bottle and up. For that price I can easily get a much better Californian or French bottle.