Grilling out in the frozen tundra with an older Cab
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Michael Bowden
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Jan.Brekke
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Grilling out in the frozen tundra with an older Cab
Inspired by the Flannery porn I fired up the grill tonight in balmy 30 degree temps. We enjoyed some nice porterhouse steaks - not Flannery, but close enough for the price. Since moving back to Wisconsin I continue to be amazed at the quality and prices of meats. Excellent choice porterhouse for under $8/lb.
I broke out a bottle of 1996 Altamura Cabernet. Todd and my favorite local wine store has an extremely large and eclectic wine selection. The owner offered to sell me a number of these bottles for half price and as a result, this has become our "house Cab" for the Fall and Winter. I love the Bordeaux-like nose and earthy/tobacco flavors. The fruit is still there and the finish is long and smooth. As long as I can find wines like these for a reasonable price I refuse to drink recent release California Cabs. Not sure what this producer is doing of late, but their '96 is a very solid Cab.
I broke out a bottle of 1996 Altamura Cabernet. Todd and my favorite local wine store has an extremely large and eclectic wine selection. The owner offered to sell me a number of these bottles for half price and as a result, this has become our "house Cab" for the Fall and Winter. I love the Bordeaux-like nose and earthy/tobacco flavors. The fruit is still there and the finish is long and smooth. As long as I can find wines like these for a reasonable price I refuse to drink recent release California Cabs. Not sure what this producer is doing of late, but their '96 is a very solid Cab.
Jan.Brekke- Posts : 24
Join date : 2009-01-20
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Living large Jan. Thanks for the note. I couldn't agree with you more on buying older Cabs. And it sounds like that Altamura is of my style.
Cris Whetstone- MaoDerator
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Breaking out the grill in the cold.....that's the way to do it.
Michael Bowden- Posts : 142
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Jan, she gave you half price on those?? Not fair.
Which butcher shop did you use?
Which butcher shop did you use?
Re: Grilling out in the frozen tundra with an older Cab
Hi Jan, glad to see that the weather hasn't altered your flair. Actually, Parker (remember him) gave the 05 his highest rating ever for that winery. I think it was 95ish.
Jack Bulkin- Posts : 72
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Location : Scottsdale, AZ
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When next we meet for wine, I'll bring a recent release CA cab and watch you turn away, refusing to drink it. Me and Sandia will enjoy it alone.Jan.Brekke wrote:Inspired by the Flannery porn I fired up the grill tonight in balmy 30 degree temps. We enjoyed some nice porterhouse steaks - not Flannery, but close enough for the price. Since moving back to Wisconsin I continue to be amazed at the quality and prices of meats. Excellent choice porterhouse for under $8/lb.
I broke out a bottle of 1996 Altamura Cabernet. Todd and my favorite local wine store has an extremely large and eclectic wine selection. The owner offered to sell me a number of these bottles for half price and as a result, this has become our "house Cab" for the Fall and Winter. I love the Bordeaux-like nose and earthy/tobacco flavors. The fruit is still there and the finish is long and smooth. As long as I can find wines like these for a reasonable price I refuse to drink recent release California Cabs.
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[quote="Todd F r e n c h"]
I didn't realize that Wisconsin was in the South of California Todd.
Jan.Brekke wrote:
When next we meet for wine, I'll bring a recent release CA cab and watch you turn away, refusing to drink it. Me and Sandia will enjoy it alone.
I didn't realize that Wisconsin was in the South of California Todd.
Jack Bulkin- Posts : 72
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[quote="Jack Bulkin"]
Dude, man...I have a place in WI, and that's where my company and family are, and when I go, I hang out with Jan and Sandia!Todd F r e n c h wrote:Jan.Brekke wrote:
When next we meet for wine, I'll bring a recent release CA cab and watch you turn away, refusing to drink it. Me and Sandia will enjoy it alone.
I didn't realize that Wisconsin was in the South of California Todd.
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Todd F r e n c h wrote:Jan, she gave you half price on those?? Not fair.
Which butcher shop did you use?
Porterhouse from Neimuth's on Oneida, near St. Elizabeth's Hospital. I think there's still a case of the '96 Altamura in Doris' cellar. I may have to pick it up.
Jan.Brekke- Posts : 24
Join date : 2009-01-20
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Todd F r e n c h wrote:When next we meet for wine, I'll bring a recent release CA cab and watch you turn away, refusing to drink it. Me and Sandia will enjoy it alone.Jan.Brekke wrote:Inspired by the Flannery porn I fired up the grill tonight in balmy 30 degree temps. We enjoyed some nice porterhouse steaks - not Flannery, but close enough for the price. Since moving back to Wisconsin I continue to be amazed at the quality and prices of meats. Excellent choice porterhouse for under $8/lb.
I broke out a bottle of 1996 Altamura Cabernet. Todd and my favorite local wine store has an extremely large and eclectic wine selection. The owner offered to sell me a number of these bottles for half price and as a result, this has become our "house Cab" for the Fall and Winter. I love the Bordeaux-like nose and earthy/tobacco flavors. The fruit is still there and the finish is long and smooth. As long as I can find wines like these for a reasonable price I refuse to drink recent release California Cabs.
While you and Sandia are pretending to enjoy a huge tannic fruit bomb, Heidi and I will be enjoying an elegant, restrained older Cab with perhaps just a hint of Kirsch on the finish.
Jan.Brekke- Posts : 24
Join date : 2009-01-20
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If it has a hint, I don't want to waste my timeJan.Brekke wrote:Todd F r e n c h wrote:When next we meet for wine, I'll bring a recent release CA cab and watch you turn away, refusing to drink it. Me and Sandia will enjoy it alone.Jan.Brekke wrote:Inspired by the Flannery porn I fired up the grill tonight in balmy 30 degree temps. We enjoyed some nice porterhouse steaks - not Flannery, but close enough for the price. Since moving back to Wisconsin I continue to be amazed at the quality and prices of meats. Excellent choice porterhouse for under $8/lb.
I broke out a bottle of 1996 Altamura Cabernet. Todd and my favorite local wine store has an extremely large and eclectic wine selection. The owner offered to sell me a number of these bottles for half price and as a result, this has become our "house Cab" for the Fall and Winter. I love the Bordeaux-like nose and earthy/tobacco flavors. The fruit is still there and the finish is long and smooth. As long as I can find wines like these for a reasonable price I refuse to drink recent release California Cabs.
While you and Sandia are pretending to enjoy a huge tannic fruit bomb, Heidi and I will be enjoying an elegant, restrained older Cab with perhaps just a hint of Kirsch on the finish.
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Are '96 Cabs older already? Yikes.
Ben Sherwin- Posts : 5
Join date : 2009-01-22
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I recently had the 2004 Altamura and didn't like it at all. It seems that the 96 is a completely different style (or that age has helped). I'm going to try to find an "older" one and compare them. Thanks for the post Jan
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There's the ringing endorsement I needed. I need to try an Altamura soon. Now where's that pot stirring smiley?Zachary L A N G wrote:I recently had the 2004 Altamura and didn't like it at all. It seems that the 96 is a completely different style (or that age has helped). I'm going to try to find an "older" one and compare them. Thanks for the post Jan
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