Comments on: 2006 Chateau Teyssier Carre

By: Snojak

Snojak — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:28:19 +0000

Hmm…letsee here: we’ve got ‘smoky wood’…’new oak’…90 FU dollars…this is an EZ pazz….

By: Brooks

Brooks — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:46 +0000

@ bottomrock . No need to explain…winners like the Canadian Curling Team just grind everyday like you. You know the competiton is gearing up everyday vs. you. I have lowered my expection to the “last” page along with the other small boys and dogs. I will no longer try to be first. We should keep a list of the fallen soldiers. Hahahaha. I grew up in “the Queens” in Bayside. Glad CW ships free to you and the other LIRR/MTA foot soldiers.

By: btobe

btobe — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:41:50 +0000

@GV….The wine tasting I previously mentioned was last night featuring the wines and cheeses from CW & WL. Fantastic reaction to all to the wines and cheeses. The 2004 Tau Rita was a bomb! All six couples drolled over it. I think you have five new customers!

By: Dmitry

Dmitry — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:34:12 +0000

@Phredd: exactly re ’93 5 P Tokaji: it may be getting even better

@flyerfan: don’t give the tokaji away! try it after dinner pretending that it is a port, taking tiny sips.

cheers,
d

By: JerseyMark

JerseyMark — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:30:26 +0000

As for this offer, would you rather spend the money on this or get a higher Parker rated Ch Lascombes Margaux – 2005 for less money?

@Phredd regarding the ‘93 Puttonyos Tokaji. I recently tried a bottle that I ordered here. I didn’t view it as undrinkable, but it was a major dissapointment. The finish was non-existant, which for a dessert wine is the only reason to bother.

By: vinmoet

vinmoet — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:27:58 +0000

GV – thanks for the Bordeaux effort…my take on this wine is that it is an expensive modern style wine which will appeal to new world drinkers and has more limited appeal to traditional Bordeaux buyers. The catch is that at or below this price point new worlders can buy plenty of fruit bombs that don’t need to age or be decanted for 3 hours. For many Bordeaux fans the 06 vintage has been and still is too expensive for its level of quality. With the price drops, you can now buy trophy 2005′s for the same money (and I have). Thus, I would suggest to Cindy that there are still pockets of 2005, 2003 and 2000 which would appeal to the Bordeaux market and which the new worlders might venture into trying. I’ve also seen purchases of older vintages by container and sold here… I am wondering whether Cindy can’t acquire some 95′s at this same price point. This would make the traditional Bordeaux folks happy and might appeal to adventurous new worlders who want to try a wine already old enough to drink as intended.

Finally, if I am a retailer I would position myself on buying up 2009 futures…I was in Bordeaux during harvest last fall and I am of the opinion that they have had the best vintage ever…better than 05, 82 & 61. Granted, I was just tasting harvested grape juice but I’ve been doing that for some time and can say. with some authority, that it was spectacular. I also have a number of trusted local connections who agree. 09 is a vintage for aging and not ready to drink like 03. So, we consumers need to stock up on 00, 03 & 05 wines to drink until our 09′s are ready to drink in 2025. GV we’re counting on you to help us out. Keep up the great work Cindy.

By: BuffaloLou

BuffaloLou — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:38 +0000

@WineLou: Point well said. I would like to add that perhaps part of my problem with Bordeaux is that I do NOT buy wines of even 2nd growth caliber, those you said can be had for $150. When you compare bottles a similar price range, a $25 Cali-cab vs a $25 Bordeaux, or a $50 Cali-cab vs a $50 Bordeaux, I think the Cali-Cab is the big winner, IMHO.

By: bottomrock

bottomrock — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:13:16 +0000

I see some are trying to come up with battle plans… auto-form programs yuck… i have no tricks up my sleeve… it’s just pure dedication and speed. and that’s on my laptop with the stupid touchy mouse that’s a little slow. as the competition ramps up, I may have to switch to my faster desktop… i’ll video one of these times

@navyJ… ya I’m a ways out on long island

By: flyerfan

flyerfan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50:53 +0000

@Phredd – Thanks for the input on the ’93 Puttonyos Tokaji. I started to get nervous when I viewed the first post here about it. Picked up a 6-pack when it was offered here on CW. I’m not that familiar with it, but like to try all types of wines as that’s how I’ve learned what I like and don’t like. Figured I’d give some away as gifts, too, for those who like “sweeter” types. Anymore info. you can provide on it, or any direction you can point me in to read about it, would be great! Thanks!!

By: BR

BR — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:29:55 +0000

@CW, 2 things:
1. The offer above is a non-event. Pleeeeeeease, tell me you needed a breather from the intensity of last week…..
2. This Friday 3-pack offer – I don’t know what it is, but it is structured properly. Red, white, and …port. This can make someone’s nice dinner. This is a range and a variety I would expect from smart wine people.