PCF Wine appreciation thread. (2 Viewers)

[pltrgyst]

Hope it was great, Paolo!

Doing well, thanks. Walking fine, rehab three times a week. Cute young dark-haired physical therapist who must have learned her trade from the Marquis de Sade. Expect to get the full activity go-ahead from the surgeon in ten days.

But that first week with no wine allowed while I was on the hydrocodone nearly drove me nuts! I couldn't even look at this thread...

 

[mattduck]

Covid sucks ... this wine doesn’t. Should really be laying this down for several years, but giving it a go with some sausage pasta tonight.

 

[Copper44]

Have any of you ever done the “Generous Pour” at Capital Grille? Usually done during the slow period to grab business, but I bet they are really struggling right now. Just wondering if anyone has and if it’s you thought it was worth it.

 

[Copper44]

So FYI, by “Generous Pour” they mean unlimited. Started out well, didn’t end well for my wife lol.

 

[Big Jilm]

Decanting now,

 

[RocAFella1]

 

[Max D]

Magnum tonight

 

[Big Jilm]

7 days is too long with no posts here! So, here are some Chianti Classicos I got at Costco yesterday ($11 and $18 iirc)

 

[allforcharity]

Nipozzano is also a good chianti, which is usually readily available.

Masi Costasera Amerone is much much better, but also much much more costly.

 

[Steppenwolf]

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I truly love Silver Oak, but... '09 Scarecrow if split @RocAFella1 ??

 

[RocAFella1]

I truly love Silver Oak, but... '09 Scarecrow if split @RocAFella1 ??

Was a “palindrome” night - ‘90 SO and ‘09 Crow. Luckily the SO went first because it was a fun pour but totally outmatched.

 

[Steppenwolf]

I polished off this 2015 Hollywood & Vine 2480 with @TKO and another friend earlier this week.

@RocAFella1, can you name something this wine has in common with Scarecrow?

 

[RocAFella1]

The Hollywood roots to Napa connection? It’s gotta be something less obvious than that though.

 

[Steppenwolf]

The Hollywood roots to Napa connection? It’s gotta be something less obvious than that though.

You are correct about the Hollywood roots AND the fact that I was hoping you would catch the less obvious commonality.

 

[Max D]

 

[Big Jilm]

Effed up label -- mostly my fault, I tried to cram it into my wine fridge when I got it....didn't quite fit obviously. Anyway, this 2017 Thymiopoulos Xinomavro from Naoussa Greece is much better than the Xinomavro I recently posted. I love the mild yet spicy aspect of this wine. VERY FUN and delicious

 

[Big Jilm]

BTW, that wine meshed PERFECTLY with this:

Chicken with Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato with rice (also: feta and parmesan cheese, garlic, green onion, lightly toasted slivered almonds, and basil)

 

[mattduck]

Amazing wine for reasonable price. Made by the folks at Booker (premium winery in Paso Robles).

 

[mattduck]

Likely my best bottle. Raised a glass for RBG. Damn 2020 is hard.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

I am a huge fan of Grand Puy Lacoste, so when I saw these at Costco for $27, figured I had to pick up a coupe.

 

[Coyote]

Povera pasta tonight, with some wine

 

[Max D]

 

[Big Jilm]

scooped up a few today

 

[allforcharity]

scooped up a few today

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Antinori and Saint Cosme are great table wines, can go with just about anything.

 

[Big Jilm]

I can't wait to try the Antinori chianti classico. Never had that one

 

[mattduck]

Always good

 

[jazzV3]

I can't wait to try the Antinori chianti classico. Never had that one

It's a favorite daily drinker...

 

[mattduck]

Reinforcements arrived just now

 

[RocAFella1]

 

[msuroo]

A lot of our favorite wineries have been offering some pretty decent specials to keep afloat between the pandemic and the fires. While I do feel bad...our cellar is healthier than it has been in a while lol.

These are the 2 most recent restocks. Opposite ends of the palette spectrum - the Pangloss pinot is super light and smooth, whereas the Enkidu humbaba is full and spicy, but I love them both.