Wines for the holidays!

[ltokuda]

I think the Melville Pinot Noir’s are some of the best values around. I’m not sure if you can find the 2008’s anymore but the 2009’s are still available. They seem to offer 3 lines of Pinot’s that you can buy at stores: Verna’s for $20, Estate for $25, and Carrie’s for $40(?). You can find the first 2 at the Wine Exchange (www.winex.com).

My favorite Pinot used to be the Lucia Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir. But that costs about $45 and I think Melville’s Pinot’s are just as good but at a lower price.

I tend to like my Pinot’s balanced with a little more fruit and subdued earthiness. That fits the profile of all of the recommendations above.

As for white wines, I’m not that into them but do drink them occasionally. With that in mind, I did like Melville’s 2008 Chardonnay’s (Verna’s for $17 and Estate for $23). I also liked Chateau St. Jean’s 2007 Belle Terre for $20. I don’t like “oaky” Chardonnay’s so none of these are “oaky”.

[ltokuda]

In case you’re planning to have steaks over the holidays, I’ll throw out a few suggestions. Every year, I like to buys some Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon’s to cellar. My first introduction to the wine was their 2001 vintage, which could be had for just $32. Since then, they’ve had so many blockbuster years and great reviews that the price for the 2007’s are now at $50 (release price was originally $60). The Don Melchor used to be a steal, but now I think its still a good value compared to the California Cabs.

Our favorite wine to have with a steak is the Numanthia (Toro Numanthia) at $45-$50. If you’re into big wines, this is a great one to try. I haven’t tried the current release yet (2007) but the previous releases (back to 2003) have all been very good. We refer to Steak & Numanthia as the perfect pairing.

[ltokuda]

In case you’re planning to have steaks over the holidays, I’ll throw out a few suggestions. Every year, I like to buys some Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon’s to cellar. My first introduction to the wine was their 2001 vintage, which could be had for just $32. Since then, they’ve had so many blockbuster years and great reviews that the price for the 2007’s are now at $50 (release price was originally $60). The Don Melchor used to be a steal, but now I think its still a good value compared to the California Cabs.

Our favorite wine to have with a steak is the Numanthia (Toro Numanthia) at $45-$50. If you’re into big wines, this is a great one to try. I haven’t tried the current release yet (2007) but the previous releases (back to 2003) have all been very good. We refer to Steak & Numanthia as the perfect pairing.

[ltokuda]

In case you’re planning to have steaks over the holidays, I’ll throw out a few suggestions. Every year, I like to buys some Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon’s to cellar. My first introduction to the wine was their 2001 vintage, which could be had for just $32. Since then, they’ve had so many blockbuster years and great reviews that the price for the 2007’s are now at $50 (release price was originally $60). The Don Melchor used to be a steal, but now I think its still a good value compared to the California Cabs.

Our favorite wine to have with a steak is the Numanthia (Toro Numanthia) at $45-$50. If you’re into big wines, this is a great one to try. I haven’t tried the current release yet (2007) but the previous releases (back to 2003) have all been very good. We refer to Steak & Numanthia as the perfect pairing.

[ltokuda]

In case you’re planning to have steaks over the holidays, I’ll throw out a few suggestions. Every year, I like to buys some Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon’s to cellar. My first introduction to the wine was their 2001 vintage, which could be had for just $32. Since then, they’ve had so many blockbuster years and great reviews that the price for the 2007’s are now at $50 (release price was originally $60). The Don Melchor used to be a steal, but now I think its still a good value compared to the California Cabs.

Our favorite wine to have with a steak is the Numanthia (Toro Numanthia) at $45-$50. If you’re into big wines, this is a great one to try. I haven’t tried the current release yet (2007) but the previous releases (back to 2003) have all been very good. We refer to Steak & Numanthia as the perfect pairing.

[ltokuda]

In case you’re planning to have steaks over the holidays, I’ll throw out a few suggestions. Every year, I like to buys some Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon’s to cellar. My first introduction to the wine was their 2001 vintage, which could be had for just $32. Since then, they’ve had so many blockbuster years and great reviews that the price for the 2007’s are now at $50 (release price was originally $60). The Don Melchor used to be a steal, but now I think its still a good value compared to the California Cabs.

Our favorite wine to have with a steak is the Numanthia (Toro Numanthia) at $45-$50. If you’re into big wines, this is a great one to try. I haven’t tried the current release yet (2007) but the previous releases (back to 2003) have all been very good. We refer to Steak & Numanthia as the perfect pairing.

[sdrealtor]

Dont know if you have ever had the Numanthia Termanthia but I just got an email for it from Amazing Grapes. Parker gave it 97+ points. Just checked winesearcher and they have the best deal on it if you use their 15% off (AG45) which is good today and tomorrow. It isnt cheap but I’m sure it would be a real treat for the holidays.

I tried to go on hiatus from wine buying today. I lasted less than an hour. the deals out there are irresistable and the emails keep coming!

[sdrealtor]

Dont know if you have ever had the Numanthia Termanthia but I just got an email for it from Amazing Grapes. Parker gave it 97+ points. Just checked winesearcher and they have the best deal on it if you use their 15% off (AG45) which is good today and tomorrow. It isnt cheap but I’m sure it would be a real treat for the holidays.

I tried to go on hiatus from wine buying today. I lasted less than an hour. the deals out there are irresistable and the emails keep coming!

[sdrealtor]

Dont know if you have ever had the Numanthia Termanthia but I just got an email for it from Amazing Grapes. Parker gave it 97+ points. Just checked winesearcher and they have the best deal on it if you use their 15% off (AG45) which is good today and tomorrow. It isnt cheap but I’m sure it would be a real treat for the holidays.

I tried to go on hiatus from wine buying today. I lasted less than an hour. the deals out there are irresistable and the emails keep coming!

[sdrealtor]

Dont know if you have ever had the Numanthia Termanthia but I just got an email for it from Amazing Grapes. Parker gave it 97+ points. Just checked winesearcher and they have the best deal on it if you use their 15% off (AG45) which is good today and tomorrow. It isnt cheap but I’m sure it would be a real treat for the holidays.

I tried to go on hiatus from wine buying today. I lasted less than an hour. the deals out there are irresistable and the emails keep coming!

[sdrealtor]

Dont know if you have ever had the Numanthia Termanthia but I just got an email for it from Amazing Grapes. Parker gave it 97+ points. Just checked winesearcher and they have the best deal on it if you use their 15% off (AG45) which is good today and tomorrow. It isnt cheap but I’m sure it would be a real treat for the holidays.

I tried to go on hiatus from wine buying today. I lasted less than an hour. the deals out there are irresistable and the emails keep coming!

[ltokuda]

Thanks sdr! I just bought one from amazing grapes with the coupon. I’ve been collecting Termanthia’s every year since their 2004 release but I’ve never drunk any of them. I feel like I should cellar them for at least 10 years to give them their due respect. The wait really kills me, though. Luckily, WS and WA say that the ’07 will mature sooner so that might be the first Termanthia I’ll ever taste.

[ltokuda]

Thanks sdr! I just bought one from amazing grapes with the coupon. I’ve been collecting Termanthia’s every year since their 2004 release but I’ve never drunk any of them. I feel like I should cellar them for at least 10 years to give them their due respect. The wait really kills me, though. Luckily, WS and WA say that the ’07 will mature sooner so that might be the first Termanthia I’ll ever taste.

[ltokuda]

Thanks sdr! I just bought one from amazing grapes with the coupon. I’ve been collecting Termanthia’s every year since their 2004 release but I’ve never drunk any of them. I feel like I should cellar them for at least 10 years to give them their due respect. The wait really kills me, though. Luckily, WS and WA say that the ’07 will mature sooner so that might be the first Termanthia I’ll ever taste.

[ltokuda]

Thanks sdr! I just bought one from amazing grapes with the coupon. I’ve been collecting Termanthia’s every year since their 2004 release but I’ve never drunk any of them. I feel like I should cellar them for at least 10 years to give them their due respect. The wait really kills me, though. Luckily, WS and WA say that the ’07 will mature sooner so that might be the first Termanthia I’ll ever taste.

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