Rooftop Reds

Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2009

Meaty aromatics with spice, liquorice and a little pepper. An excellent medium plus bodied Shiraz which has always been one of my favourite Australian Reds. Medium plus intensity of flavour. Oak has been totally integrated. The next day comparing with a Te Mata Bullnose Shiraz from Hawkes Bay NZ. This is definitely more full bodied and less peppery than the Bullnose. Still an inner core of strength to the Langi which will see it last for another 5 + years. It’s fair to say the style of the Langi has changed over the past 20 years but it remains an Icon. — 24 days ago

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I agree that this is also an Aussie icon. I recall in the days past that this was more of a softer, less punchy Shiraz. No idea how it presents now. It is available in the U.S., but it’s kinda steeply priced these days.
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@Ron R It’s crazy how the price has increased in the past 4 or 5 years Ron. Now around $200AUD a bottle.

Lusu Cellars

El Dorado Zinfandel

Tried this at rooftop event- love. Like kool-aid. — 4 years ago

Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2015

Per
9.2

Always reliable. Tastes like a well-balanced Cabernet. Labeled as “dry” but isn’t overly dry. Tastes even better the next day after it has opened up. One of my favorite reds. — 5 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

One of our all time favorite reds, Vanilla, red fruits, and lots of love. Celebrating our anniversary tonight. — 4 months ago

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Stella Rosa

Il Conte Stella Rosso (l'Originale) Semi Sweet Red Blend

I really like this wine as a casual wine. It's low alcohol so it is great for an evening glass. It tastes a bit like grape soda but I don't mind that at all. I'm not a huge fan of dry reds so this is pretty much exactly what I want — 4 years ago

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Shay A
9.5

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.

I was somewhat surprised to see this was a Marcassin, mostly because it seemed more elegant than my normal experience. It didn’t have that roasted marshmallow note I seem to associate with Marcassin. This was my favorite of the two whites...extremely aromatic with chamomile, honeysuckle, powdered lemon tart and orange blossom. Massive amounts of juicy fruit (which I associate with Peter Michael) on the palate...frosted guava, sea salt and lemon meringue. I called this 8-10yr old Cali chard (specifically Peter Michael Point Rouge).
— 4 years ago

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Love this bottle. I am holding on the rest of my case after drinking the first bottle. Has anyone gotten any new Chard offers from Marcassin since this vintage?
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@Michael Herzog : Negative. They are going on two heard without an offer of any kind! Pretty crazy.

Domaine Le Roc Des Anges

Segna de Cor Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2021

Cotes de Catalan red with Guinea Fowl at Spring. Excellent fruit, not the graininess I can find in Grenache/Carignan reds at times. — a year ago

Union Wine Co.

Oregon Pinot Noir

First time having this wine and it's delicious! So smooth! Loving my reds! — 3 years ago

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2008

Rich Ruby in colour. Aromas of mocha oak, plum, cherry and blackberry. Hints of prune and dark chocolate. Great fruit quality - Cabernet 52% from Coonawarra and 48% Shiraz from the Barossa. The percentages are correct - they may tinker with the source from Penfolds vast resources. Dry but polished tannins. Typical of the longevity of nearly all Penfolds Reds, this is the first of 6 bottles at 13 years of age. Richard Hemming MW has a drinking window of 2020 to 2043 so this is just the beginning. Have the next in a few years. — 4 years ago

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Château Raymond-Lafon

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Shay A
9.3

Yesterday’s Wednesday Wine Committee lunch. Normal format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.

Birth year Sauternes. Classic profile. Honey roasted cashews and orange marmalade aromatics. Rich and sweet notes of apricot and peach on the palate. Powerful yet not overbearing. I called this mid ‘90s Rieussec.
— 5 years ago

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I like their work & their resident pet Peacocks. 🦚
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@David T : This was impressive, but seeing pet peacocks would be even more impressive!