I have already bought 2 cases of the CdP. We are big fans of Rhone wines. I give it 60 min. In the decanter. For $20 can't be beat.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I drink Rhône wine more than anything else. Love it. We’re aligned on the need to decant, makes all the difference.

Tried this a couple weeks ago with dinner. Was disappointed. But after a couple hrs in the decanter ..... quel differance!!!!! I have always been a believer in areation in general. This confirmed it.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

With the initial impression, I was not thrilled. There was a marked improvement with aeration. We’re aligned! 🍷

Bob always on the spot!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

It’s the burden that I carry each day. 🤣

Heading to my local Costco tomorrow, thanks for the info!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

Nice, thanks for commenting. 🍷

A CdP I was really impressed by was a Château Maucoil 2017 that I drank in 2021. CdP is also the first region I learned the name of, bc of a family story. My parents splurged on a bottle (they didn't have much money) when my sister was around two. But when he got out of the car, juggling a toddler, groceries and wine was too much and the bottle fell and broke on the ground with all wine flowing everywhere. My sister learned quite some swear words that day. She also recounted the event with some of her first words: "Dad drop bottle. Dad angry". Cheers!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

17 күн бұрын

Great story. I've dropped a bottle or two, there's been no shortage of swear words!

Interesting review. Thanks.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

This wine required a bit of work.

I tried this one. Gonna go back and pick up a case.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

18 күн бұрын

That’s good news! 🍷

I agree wholeheartedly that this one benefits from aeration. We decanted and let it sit for about 3 hours and drank half a bottle but the remainder (just corked and kept on the counter) was much better the next day. Will start drinking the other bottles we bought in 2-3 years.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I kept a partial bottle as well, it was much better the next day. Thanks for commenting. 🍷

@erinkevinknox

22 күн бұрын

Thank YOU for the fantastic reviews!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

@@erinkevinknox I appreciate the kind word. Cheers. 🍷

We just bought this yesterday!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

The old saying is timing is everything! Be sure to aerate the wine, it makes all the difference. Cheers. 🍷

I buy the Kirkland Cote du Rhone Villages at $6.99. It pairs with anything. But that's the extent of my Rhone drinking. I think of a good CdP for strong gamey food, which I never make. So I keep looking past it at Costco. From your review, it sounds more like a good table wine than a serious CdP..

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

Күн бұрын

I’m a fan of the Kirkland CDRV, great value. The CDP is very good, but not a top level wine for its type. Cheers. 🍷

Great info! Never knew why Le Cigare Volant had UFO label until now🛸

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

A tidbit of info. 🍷

Glad I took a chance on a few. Thank you for the review. You just can't beat Costco pricing.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

The wine is solid. It’s not a domaine bottling. It really does need aeration to bring out the best character, but it’s very good and value is excellent. Cheers. 🍷

@czrs85

22 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I hope you stash one so you can compare it to a new vintage in a few years.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

@@czrs85 Done. A bottle stashed away.

@czrs85

22 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine now I have to wait for the video. 👍🏼

I definitely want to try this one! Sounds like a good deal

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I hope you can find it. 🍷

My favourite CNDP’s: Brunier’s Vieux Telegraph La Crau and the Piedlong and Paul Avril’s Clos des Papes

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

Outstanding wines. Vieux Telegraphe was hit hard by the 2022 storms.

Ahhh. The no spaceships in the vineyard is my FAVORITE wine rule 😂😂. Nice sounding drinkable CnP and nice price too! Cheers

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

I’m not so sure, spaceships in the vineyards could be a good thing! It’s a solid red value. 🛸

Nice Vid Bob, for a $20, seems like a winner

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

18 күн бұрын

I’m glad you liked the video. It’s a good deal.

Always a big fan of Châteauneuf du Pape. Also like Crozes Hermitage, as a cheaper alternative. Have recently been drinking E. Guigal’s 2018 release. As you would say, it’s a really solid effort! Cheers!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

19 күн бұрын

Plenty of good wines mentioned by you. Cheers. 🍷

I've had the bottle in my hands a few times, never really got it. I went for the Kirkland Gigondas at a better price and enjoyed it, you know the wine; and for what you've mentioned in the video, it's probably much better value. I may still get the 2022 for the exercise of comparing notes, if it ever arrives in Spain, as I'm pretty sure I've only seen '21. Thanks for the aerating discussion, which is always a touchy topic. Also, I'd encourage you to keep going with these historical references, which are appealing to both the geeky and the public. A good story makes any wine undeniably more interesting!

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

I liked both wines, but I’ll give the nod to the Gigondas. I try to mix up the video format, testing new things. KZread provides incredible data in near real time. I can track viewer retention as a collective group. If a video gets too geeky, people start to opt out. It’s a fine line, adding enough to fully tell a story, but not going too deep to lose a lot of people.

@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032

21 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine it must be tough to keep those elements in balance, also without scripting the thing too much; there's a sense of spontaneity that shouldn't be lost! I've toyed with the idea of starting up a channel, but I realise it's so much work involved behind what the public sees. Besides, talking to a camera is something I don't do well 🤣 I communicate much better while in front of a live audience, strange as it may sound

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

@@juanmanuelmunozhernandez7032 The channel is a massive amount of work, almost like a second full time job, but without the pay! I’m satisfied with the progress and people have broadly been wonderful. It’s been fun, except when it’s not. 🤣

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

As for the live audience bit, I get it. I also find speaking to a large group is easier than a small one. I once spoke to 20K in a sport arena. It was easier than a boardroom meeting with maybe ten people.

Have you ever tried a latte milk frother?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I have and I’ve also tried a blender. It’s called hyper decanting. Seems a bit aggressive. With entry level wines, it’s seems to soften the wine. With better wines, I’m not convinced. What are you thought?

I only bought 2 bottles, and drank one. To be fair I just can't justify buying more wine. Need to drink what I have. 😅

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I’m overloaded as well. Kind of feels good. 🍷

Which glass are you using

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

In this video, it’s my go to red wine glass, the Schott Zwiesel Bordeaux.

My Costco has the 2022 Kirkland Vacqueyras for about $11.99. I'd be interested in your assessment of it if it's available near you.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

I’ve not seen the Kirkland Vacqueyras at my Costco. I’ll check again on my next visit. The blend should be similar to the Chateauneuf du Pape, Grenache based. The price seems very reasonable. Generally, Vacqueyras is an excellent value with a bit less concentration versus CDP.

Trader Joe’s has a really good CDP for around the same price

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

10 күн бұрын

I saw that. I need to pick it up. Thanks.

Other than the great explanation of Chateaunuef du Pape in terms of grapes and style, is this region known for great wine and producers? I'm just getting into Rhone wines and it seems like Chateaunuef du Pape is a big deal? Is it like if Kirkland came out with wines from Vosne-Romanee?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Thank you. CdP has a good reputation for whites, but not much is produced. I had one from Chateau La Nerthe that was outstanding, but pricey. CdP rouge is a big deal, consistently among the top wines of the region. The Kirkland bottling is not an estate bottled wine. This helps to drive a better price. Costco often has domaine CdP as well. It could be a good point of comparison for you. The total volume production of CdP is much greater than Vosne- Romanee.

Any aversion to a wine aerator instead of the multiple pour overs?

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

I’m not a fan of wine aerators, I prefer splash decanting the entire bottle. But use whatever you like as long as it gets plenty of oxygen.

@muzaaaaak

20 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine thanks. we do both. i enjoy a heavy splash and rest when i remember to prepare ahead of time. otherwise i am forced to use the aerator which does help open up a single serving glass, or two. thanks for the insight of this bottle. i will grab a few and enjoy them over time and see how they develop. for $20, i am sure i've bought lesser quality wine(s).

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

20 күн бұрын

@@muzaaaaak The introduction of oxygen is needed, no matter how it gets done. Thanks for commenting.

@robrussell5329

2 күн бұрын

My sister and her husband use an aerator on Yellow Tail.

@muzaaaaak

2 күн бұрын

@@robrussell5329 that's rich.

This is a great wine…but not available in mine

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

Not available? Maybe it’s just a late arrival. Might worth checking again.

are you sure composite cork is acceptable from a consumer standpoint? what material binds the cork particles? and how do you know whatever binder is used wont affect the flavor, or otherwise expose the drinker to nasty chemicals. i remember when synthetic (plasticky) corks were common but those seem to be phased out in favor of these, probably bc alcoholic beverages tend to leach out chemicals, something i notice when drinking out of plastic cups, even if they are well rinsed prior.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

It’s bound by a food grade adhesive. This specific closure has a full natural cork disk on either end. The wine is only in contact with natural cork. I’ve read research papers on this method. For me, it’s a trusted closure. Also, the agglomerate portion is nearly 100% TCA free. I welcome your thoughts.

@onsidelegal1002

22 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine thank you. im always willing to risk TCA as it seems to only affect 1/100 bottles (if that) and most retailers are good about returns on flawed product. the natural cork disc is nice to have but i find them very rare in composite corks. i wish i could trust "food grade" but those regulations are done by the FDA who think seed oils (and covid shots) are safe just bc industry research says so (this is not a rebuttal to your research, i just know enough about "experts" who often manipulate studies to get favorable results for the people who hire them; see for EG monsantos claim that glyphosate is safe). the older i get the more concerned i am about exposure to toxins that regulatory agencies are content to expose us to. but simply from an enjoyment standpoint, real cork is worth a premium that id happily pay for; i just wish other "corks" werent hidden behind foil caps and labelled so people like me could vote with our wallets.

Post less Costco vids. I’m running out of room in my wine fridge 😂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

I feel awful about that! 😂

@eddiefalcon8316

22 күн бұрын

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine I have to figure out how to drink more Lol.

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

22 күн бұрын

@@eddiefalcon8316Sounds like a good problem! 🍷

@ReginaldWilson-og8uk

22 күн бұрын

😂

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

@@ReginaldWilson-og8ukCheers! 🍷

It’s funny. There are a few grape that- even when produced at very high quality- have characteristics that, when in the forefront or vinified alone, that I struggle to love. Grenache is one. Sémillon, in dry wines, is another. In botrytis effected wines, by contrast, I love sémillon’s contribution. I’m very cognizant that my preferences here are unrelated to actual quality

@bobpaulinskimasterofwine

21 күн бұрын

The good thing is there are plenty of options. For me, I’m a fan of Grenache and Semillon as well.