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Macallan 12 tonight. I'm not the greatest closer the city has ever seen, like Harvey Specter, or else I'd be drinking Macallan 18 or 25 (IYKYK)...but the 12 is excellent drinking anyway. Super smooth honey, caramel, and sea salt tones without ever getting actually sweet. Lovely. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWj3zLtOF3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I have been working on adding to my whiskey/whisky selection of late, and this is a worthy addition. It comes in at a relatively modest 43% alc and delivers caramel, creme brulee, vanilla, and toasted almond flavors. Super-smooth stuff and can certainly be had neat without an issue. The best part is that this is only $37 and drinks similarly to Scotch Whiskeys like Macallan 12 at half the price. Not the Whisky to have when you are looking for a religious experience, but definitely the right choice when you just want a fun and uncomplicated sip at the end of the day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpT3VW8tmF5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The 2018 Hirsch Vineyards Pinot Noir West Ridge is a revelation. At 12.2% alc/vol, this has the weight and acid of a red burg. It specifically reminds me of drinking Volnay/Pommard 1er Cru. But it isn't a copycat...it retains its sense of place by showing off cola and orange zest, which I find to be a pretty frequent note in top tier Sonoma Coast wines. But it also has this alluring licorice note on the finish. I think I need to add Hirsch to my list of "must-buy" wineries. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJRTbhtCTE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
This Nagahama 8-year Malt is like no other Whisky I have tasted. This has apple, pear, mint and a touch of smoke. A much different style than the Suntory Japanese Whiskys and closer to an Islay Whisky without the heavy peat moss. Absolutely love this stuff. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmaXWJrtpKU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2008 Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon is the #wine that keeps me hopeful that CA still makes old world-esque Cabs. Apart from the very pretty cherry fruit, leather, and cigar box flavors and aromas that remind me of St Julien Bordeaux, this has such beautiful acidity and stunning complexity in that it adds fennel and roasted meat jus to the mix. I think this would be hard to pick out a Bordeaux lineup as a CA Cab. Such a special wine. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClM5lSitIAk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
The first of 2009 CdPs I have opened....same domaine, same winemaker, same vintage, just two different cuvees. And how different these are. While they both were completely closed upon opening, bith ended up blossoming after a night in the fridge with some aeration. The A la Gloire de mon Grand-Pere turned into a really beautiful lithe CdP thaf showed off its minerality, licorice, and cherry. Super pretty with some tertiary notes and quite drinkable already. 98% Grenache. The Chante le Merle is much darker and more brooding, and as it aerated, it became cloudy/opaque and showcased deep blackberry and leather flavors/aromas. It was difficult on the first night, but it was quite enjoyable afterward. If I had to do it all over again, I'd get more of the A la Gloire de mon Grand-Pere as it is a style I love, but both are fantastic wines, so no complaints. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cko8bQLtm-a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
You win some, you lose some...I hate to say it, but this one goes into the 'L' column. It has a really odd cotton candy and cherry note on the nose and the palate is weirdly peppery and dominated by violets. There is sour cherry and some nice acidity in there, but the cotton candy-cherry-pepper connection makes thos feel almost artificial. I don't hate it...it isn't poorly made...I just find I am fighting myself to drink any of it, so that is never a good sign. Tastes more like Bojo in certain ways than Borgogne Rouge. And then the finish is short and clipped and everything just disappears off the palate. Solid 'no' for me. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci0843yNCjO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2020 Colterenzio Schreckbichl Pinot Nero is everything you want an everyday Pinot Noir to be. Strawberry and rhubarb fruit compote with spice and minerality on the midpalate and in the finish. It won't blow you away with complexity, but this does charm you in a sneaky way. 100% old vine Pinot Noir from the Alto Aldige and fermented in steel before going into wood casks. Pretty soft tannins, so this is great already and meant for early drinking. This will pair well with meats, poultry and even oily fish thanks to its ample acidity. 13.5% alc/vol and $17/bottle at full case discount. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiypFFxN0OO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2019 Château Roc de Bécot is a silly value. The kids of Dominque Bécot (of Château Beau-Séjour Bécot fame) bought this property in 2016. It is 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, vinified in stainless steel and aged in 100% USED oak barriers. There are no oak flavors hiding the black currant fruit, leather and tobacco on the palate. Really nice acidity in this as well and incredible balance for a wine in this price range. Could be my house red. Less than $16/bottle with case discount from @theaustinwinemerchant. https://www.instagram.com/p/CioblbUt_eZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2019 Musar Jeune is a joy to drink. This gem from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley is a blend of 50% Cinsault, 35% Syrah and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from young vines and vinified without any oak whatsoever. At under $20 with case discount, this delivers a deep, blood red color, blackberry, licorice and spice on the nose. On the palate, it is bing and sour cherry with some mushrooms and leather. Stupid good value and 14% alc/vol. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiOa1gxNxrs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
What if I told you there was #wine made in Hungary that smells and tastes like Bourgogne Rouge? What if I told you that this wine costs less than any Borgogne Rouge I see locally in Austin? And what if I told you that it was actually better than any cheap Bourgogne Rouge? Would you declare me crazy? I hope not because this 2019 Peter Benedek Pinot Noir from the Matra DOC is all I described and then some. At full case discount, this will be below $15. Let that sink in. Tremendous value. No, it won't make old bones, but with its lithe 12.5% alc/vol, strawberry and sour cherry fruit, and lively palate, it is irresistible right now. Thanks for the great recommendation, @theaustinwinemerchant . https://www.instagram.com/p/Chn4v_7NoDg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2018 Martin Woods Gamay Noir is quite a fascinating wine. Even though it has some Beaujolais-esque violets, black pepper, and charcuterie flavors, this is its own thing. Surprisingly tannic and the texture is maybe just a hint lighter than the Bojos I am used to drinking. A seriously delicious and fun wine. The only blemish is the price. At $29-ish a bottle, this costs slightly more than Thivin's Corlte de Brouilly which is a pretty hard sell for me. I do love that this shows what is possible in Oregon with Gamay Noir though. Neat. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlUQEVN7BJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Is this the greatest white #wine value in the world? Not sure since I haven't had every white wine 😁, but I am fairly certain that this is one of the greatest values in the Austin market. Under $15 for a full case, this delivers not only a fun and lively palate but also really nice complexity. Mostly Garganega variety with some Trebbiano, this shows crushed rock, salinity, white flowers, peaches and honeydew melon. Maybe a touch of freshly cut grass. Ridiculously good. I bought the last 5 bottles from @theaustinwinemerchant today, but when they get more, this is a no-brainer full case purchase. https://www.instagram.com/p/Chf_tmwF8Bc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
And...here's the #vinyl we listened to last night. Was really just in the background, but I always enjoy #lourawls. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPhgHAOqIV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Thanks to @vinousrambler and @dfperdue for a great evening of #wine, food and conversation. It's been a while since I have had a lineup like this...the Krug was exactly what one might expect. Greatness in a bottle. Gold color, drinking at or near peak and tons of intensity and verve. Clos Rougeard was decanted an hour in advance and started out completely closed. Then got progressively better but never reached its full potential. Would have needed several hours more air...which we didn't have 😁. La Chapelle was really good. Needed a bit of air, but was drinking beautifully. Still some baby fat on this one, so 5-10 more years before it is really in the zone, but delicious now. The Flowers was a fantastic bottle, but couldn't quite keep up with the other three. That said, a very svelte Pinot that is all about raspberry, minerality and a laser like acidity. There are moments when I could see Burgundy-like traits, but the Sonoma fruit ties it firmly to its terroir. What a great night all around. https://www.instagram.com/p/ChPUSlsOzM8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
It's been a while since I have posted about coffee, but this @ritualcoffee Esperanca Topazio deserves a post. It may be the best coffee I have had this year and maybe longer than that. It has the rrmare combo of incredible smoothness yet great intensity. While it a is a natural process coffee, it displays none of the weird animale and strawberry flavors that I often get from lesser roasters. Lovely acidity, and roasted just right, too. If this was the only coffee I could drink until my dying day, I could handle it. https://www.instagram.com/p/CfcZuhUFCl_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
2020 Kühling-Gillot Chardonnay Reserve Chardonnay is about as good a bottle of Chardonnay as I can hope for in terms of everyday wines. Pale yellow color. Apple, jasmine on the nose that are complemented by toasted hazelnut, freshly cut grass and stoney minerality on the palate. 12.5% alc/vol. Total and utter slam dunk of a white wine. I wish I had bought cases of this because...while it drinks amazingly well right now, I think it can actually age a few years. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cezh-P7FLNP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=