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March 16, 2009 at 11:40 AM #367655March 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM #367180barnaby33Participant
Jody, Rich and I started out in the “Z” end of the area and even though I moved quickly, barely got in 25 or so.
For the money my favorite was the “Vina Robles Petite Sirah.” I found it on wine-searcher.com for 20.
Lots of over oaked fruit bomb cab (with associated ridiculous prices) as to be expected. I do like Steltzner, but the 06 was simply too young and tannic to give a fair reading of. If you love cab as I do, its a shame to see a sea of the stuff becuase you can’t really enjoy it with food, other than steaks and stews.
I was surprised at the amount of Pinot on display, but not by the prices. When I can get decent premier cru burgundy from the 05 vintage in the high 20’s, its tough to sell me on Russian River pinot at that quality level in the high 30’s. There were several stand outs for both Jody and I in the low 30s and if/when I remember the names, I’ll add them to this thread.
Just as an anecdote, it doesn’t seem like the pricing on the cabs has dropped much for 06. At least so far as quoted prices at the tasting were concerned. Napa has a long way to go to get back to competitiveness. When I can get well aged 01 Cab on the secondary markets for 40 why pay 60 for current release?
JoshMarch 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM #367468barnaby33ParticipantJody, Rich and I started out in the “Z” end of the area and even though I moved quickly, barely got in 25 or so.
For the money my favorite was the “Vina Robles Petite Sirah.” I found it on wine-searcher.com for 20.
Lots of over oaked fruit bomb cab (with associated ridiculous prices) as to be expected. I do like Steltzner, but the 06 was simply too young and tannic to give a fair reading of. If you love cab as I do, its a shame to see a sea of the stuff becuase you can’t really enjoy it with food, other than steaks and stews.
I was surprised at the amount of Pinot on display, but not by the prices. When I can get decent premier cru burgundy from the 05 vintage in the high 20’s, its tough to sell me on Russian River pinot at that quality level in the high 30’s. There were several stand outs for both Jody and I in the low 30s and if/when I remember the names, I’ll add them to this thread.
Just as an anecdote, it doesn’t seem like the pricing on the cabs has dropped much for 06. At least so far as quoted prices at the tasting were concerned. Napa has a long way to go to get back to competitiveness. When I can get well aged 01 Cab on the secondary markets for 40 why pay 60 for current release?
JoshMarch 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM #367634barnaby33ParticipantJody, Rich and I started out in the “Z” end of the area and even though I moved quickly, barely got in 25 or so.
For the money my favorite was the “Vina Robles Petite Sirah.” I found it on wine-searcher.com for 20.
Lots of over oaked fruit bomb cab (with associated ridiculous prices) as to be expected. I do like Steltzner, but the 06 was simply too young and tannic to give a fair reading of. If you love cab as I do, its a shame to see a sea of the stuff becuase you can’t really enjoy it with food, other than steaks and stews.
I was surprised at the amount of Pinot on display, but not by the prices. When I can get decent premier cru burgundy from the 05 vintage in the high 20’s, its tough to sell me on Russian River pinot at that quality level in the high 30’s. There were several stand outs for both Jody and I in the low 30s and if/when I remember the names, I’ll add them to this thread.
Just as an anecdote, it doesn’t seem like the pricing on the cabs has dropped much for 06. At least so far as quoted prices at the tasting were concerned. Napa has a long way to go to get back to competitiveness. When I can get well aged 01 Cab on the secondary markets for 40 why pay 60 for current release?
JoshMarch 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM #367670barnaby33ParticipantJody, Rich and I started out in the “Z” end of the area and even though I moved quickly, barely got in 25 or so.
For the money my favorite was the “Vina Robles Petite Sirah.” I found it on wine-searcher.com for 20.
Lots of over oaked fruit bomb cab (with associated ridiculous prices) as to be expected. I do like Steltzner, but the 06 was simply too young and tannic to give a fair reading of. If you love cab as I do, its a shame to see a sea of the stuff becuase you can’t really enjoy it with food, other than steaks and stews.
I was surprised at the amount of Pinot on display, but not by the prices. When I can get decent premier cru burgundy from the 05 vintage in the high 20’s, its tough to sell me on Russian River pinot at that quality level in the high 30’s. There were several stand outs for both Jody and I in the low 30s and if/when I remember the names, I’ll add them to this thread.
Just as an anecdote, it doesn’t seem like the pricing on the cabs has dropped much for 06. At least so far as quoted prices at the tasting were concerned. Napa has a long way to go to get back to competitiveness. When I can get well aged 01 Cab on the secondary markets for 40 why pay 60 for current release?
JoshMarch 16, 2009 at 8:32 PM #367783barnaby33ParticipantJody, Rich and I started out in the “Z” end of the area and even though I moved quickly, barely got in 25 or so.
For the money my favorite was the “Vina Robles Petite Sirah.” I found it on wine-searcher.com for 20.
Lots of over oaked fruit bomb cab (with associated ridiculous prices) as to be expected. I do like Steltzner, but the 06 was simply too young and tannic to give a fair reading of. If you love cab as I do, its a shame to see a sea of the stuff becuase you can’t really enjoy it with food, other than steaks and stews.
I was surprised at the amount of Pinot on display, but not by the prices. When I can get decent premier cru burgundy from the 05 vintage in the high 20’s, its tough to sell me on Russian River pinot at that quality level in the high 30’s. There were several stand outs for both Jody and I in the low 30s and if/when I remember the names, I’ll add them to this thread.
Just as an anecdote, it doesn’t seem like the pricing on the cabs has dropped much for 06. At least so far as quoted prices at the tasting were concerned. Napa has a long way to go to get back to competitiveness. When I can get well aged 01 Cab on the secondary markets for 40 why pay 60 for current release?
JoshMarch 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM #367469sdrealtor
ParticipantSpeaking of 01’s. We opened a 2001 Cinq Cepages at my house last night after the event. I think it was good;)
March 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM #367756ParticipantSpeaking of 01’s. We opened a 2001 Cinq Cepages at my house last night after the event. I think it was good;)
March 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM #367924ParticipantSpeaking of 01’s. We opened a 2001 Cinq Cepages at my house last night after the event. I think it was good;)
March 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM #367961ParticipantSpeaking of 01’s. We opened a 2001 Cinq Cepages at my house last night after the event. I think it was good;)
March 16, 2009 at 9:39 PM #368077ParticipantSpeaking of 01’s. We opened a 2001 Cinq Cepages at my house last night after the event. I think it was good;)
March 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM #367758barnaby33ParticipantI’ve never had Cinq Cepages, though I understand its a nice wine. Question is, what did you eat with it? 01 is my favorite year for Napa and surrounding areas. You had to try and make bad wine that year.
On an related note, tonight is my 4 year (dating) anniversary with Jody. I’m making Cuban black bean soup, blackened chicken and a 96 Lavaux St Jacques Burgundy.
Josh
March 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM #368049barnaby33ParticipantI’ve never had Cinq Cepages, though I understand its a nice wine. Question is, what did you eat with it? 01 is my favorite year for Napa and surrounding areas. You had to try and make bad wine that year.
On an related note, tonight is my 4 year (dating) anniversary with Jody. I’m making Cuban black bean soup, blackened chicken and a 96 Lavaux St Jacques Burgundy.
Josh
March 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM #368220barnaby33ParticipantI’ve never had Cinq Cepages, though I understand its a nice wine. Question is, what did you eat with it? 01 is my favorite year for Napa and surrounding areas. You had to try and make bad wine that year.
On an related note, tonight is my 4 year (dating) anniversary with Jody. I’m making Cuban black bean soup, blackened chicken and a 96 Lavaux St Jacques Burgundy.
Josh
March 17, 2009 at 11:02 AM #368255barnaby33ParticipantI’ve never had Cinq Cepages, though I understand its a nice wine. Question is, what did you eat with it? 01 is my favorite year for Napa and surrounding areas. You had to try and make bad wine that year.
On an related note, tonight is my 4 year (dating) anniversary with Jody. I’m making Cuban black bean soup, blackened chicken and a 96 Lavaux St Jacques Burgundy.
Josh
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