Hankk Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hello boys - I'm looking for a suggestion or two regarding a big red. This is a special occasion, so I'd really like something good. I'm looking to spend (at the restaurant) $150 or so for a bottle. (I'll pay a bit more if you'd think it be worth it.) It would be by itself or maybe with cheese/an appetizer - not dinner. Can you help a brother out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 i am stronger with the more expensive californians..... i think twil, sld, or sunday will be able to pick a couple of nice french bottles for you though i am fond of margeaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 i am stronger with the more expensive californians.....1485679[/snapback] Well lay some on me homes. I'm thinking Shafer Hillside Select, although its going to set me back more. Anything comparable for less ching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 If I may impose, here is the wine list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 i am a fan of: the shafer phelps opus caymus stag's leap silver oak duckhorn cakebread far niente trefethen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 savigny les beaune- though not big was one of my favorites when i was in burgundy. nuit st george margaux brunello di montalcino barrolo i am seeing a 97 silver oak cab jordan montelena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Here's what I've had or know about: Nuits St. Georges 1996 “Clos Des Porrets-St. Georges” H. Gouges - Past maturity Chambolle Musigny 1999 “1er Cru” Geantet Pansiot - EXCELLENT WINE Bonnes Mares 1998 Vincent Girardin - Not bad, ready to drink Any of those Margauxs are going to be good. 1998 Chateau de Beaucastel - Great wine, ready to drink Brunello di Montalcino 1997 “Montosoli” Altesino - Still Young but Excellent Barolo 1998 “Brunate” Vietti - Nice wine, enjoyed a few bottles of this with the wife out on the patio. I really could list about 100 more but I don't want to confuse you. This place has an excellent wine list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) Any of the Phelps Insignia are excellent ... in this order 1994 1997 1995 Good stuff Edited May 25, 2006 by nogohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Any of the Phelps Insignia are excellent ... in this order1994 1997 1995 Good stuff 1486447[/snapback] Word. I forgot about the Phelps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 So what did you have and how was your evening?? I would have posted on the subject, but the site was acting up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankk Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 So what did you have and how was your evening?? I would have posted on the subject, but the site was acting up! 1497918[/snapback] We had to postpone it, so it hasn't happened yet. I'm really leaning toward the 94 or 97 Hillside Select, as my date is really into cabernet. I'd appreciate your thoughts regarding wines similar to the Shafer. Also, what are your thoughts about decanting that wine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundaynfl Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 We had to postpone it, so it hasn't happened yet. I'm really leaning toward the 94 or 97 Hillside Select, as my date is really into cabernet. I'd appreciate your thoughts regarding wines similar to the Shafer. Also, what are your thoughts about decanting that wine? 1497998[/snapback] I was leaning towards the Hillside as well. There are some great cabs on that list, as a rule of thumb I usually pick something that I have not tried or is not in my cellar or a hard to get wine. As far as decanting goes, the 97 would probably need a little time and depending on the length of your dinner I have always enjoyed tasting a wine right out of the bottle and then seeing it "evolve" over time, in the decanter. Tasting it without and with food to bring out more of it's character and compatibilty. If you know what you are drinking before hand, you may want to pick up a bottle of it and have one at home after dinner! Let us know how it turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proninja Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Is it considered poor form to bring your own wine and pay the corking fee? Wife and I went out to dinner last night with another couple and the bill was $325 or so, we brought our own wine because we knew we'd like it. Were they laughing at us in the kitchen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Is it considered poor form to bring your own wine and pay the corking fee? Wife and I went out to dinner last night with another couple and the bill was $325 or so, we brought our own wine because we knew we'd like it. Were they laughing at us in the kitchen? 1499150[/snapback] Corkage for dummies Edit: No offense. Edited June 5, 2006 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Is it considered poor form to bring your own wine and pay the corking fee? Wife and I went out to dinner last night with another couple and the bill was $325 or so, we brought our own wine because we knew we'd like it. Were they laughing at us in the kitchen? Now, if you brought a bad wine they may have laughed at you but one bottle is fine. There's also a few things you should have done: 1) Call ahead about their policy 2) Offer the sommelier or waiter the opportunity to sample the wine 3) Tip off of what your total should have been had the wine been included on the menu. EDIT: I just saw Furd's corkage for dummies.... Yeah, those are good guidelines to follow. Edited June 5, 2006 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Now, if you brought a bad wine they may have laughed at you but one bottle is fine. There's also a few things you should have done: 1) Call ahead about their policy 2) Offer the sommelier or waiter the opportunity to sample the wine 3) Tip off of what your total should have been had the wine been included on the menu. EDIT: I just saw Furd's corkage for dummies.... Yeah, those are good guidelines to follow. Sorry to hijack the thread, but what do you tip on the wine with a nice meal? I always thought that since they were usually gouging you with the price (or markup) on the wine, I either tip on the meal portion only or discount the entire bill. Thoughts or comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Sorry to hijack the thread, but what do you tip on the wine with a nice meal? I always thought that since they were usually gouging you with the price (or markup) on the wine, I either tip on the meal portion only or discount the entire bill. Thoughts or comments? I always tip on wine. Unless the wine is really expensive, I'll include it in the total and tip 20%. Two bottles of $100 wine with $40 of appetizers may be a different story. Maybe then it would be $8.00 for the food and $20 - $30 for the wine, rather than a $48.00 tip. If I'm with a new date, or in a similar situation, I won't do that though (some women peek at the tip.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Chambolle Musigny 1999 “1er Cru” Geantet Pansiot - EXCELLENT WINE Funny, I was an exchange student to Chambolle Musigny in high school. I drank quite a bit of their wine, not that the palet of 16 year old is all that discriminating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Funny, I was an exchange student to Chambolle Musigny in high school. I drank quite a bit of their wine, not that the palet of 16 year old is all that discriminating. It definitely beats the crap I was drinking when I was 16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 It definitely beats the crap I was drinking when I was 16. Hey, at that age, we were just in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Well, last night I had two bottles of the 1997 Hillside Select. I finer wine I have never drank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Friday night was Father's Day dinner celebration with my parents - 1997 Stags Leap Fay Cab. Sauv. - Sat. nite - Delmonico steaks on the grill with wife & step-son: 1995 Robt Mondavi Reserve Cab. Sauv. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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