http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/ wine talk that goes down easy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:13:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-103856 Two wine classes in Chicago this fall - with books! | Dr Vino's wine blog Fri, 16 May 2008 16:50:52 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-103856 [...] from the two countries. The wine budget for these events is good and in the past we have had some excellent mature wines in a variety of sizes. All participants will receive a signed copy of the book as part of the enrollment. Details and [...] [...] from the two countries. The wine budget for these events is good and in the past we have had some excellent mature wines in a variety of sizes. All participants will receive a signed copy of the book as part of the enrollment. Details and [...]

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-30038 Andrew Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:58:12 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-30038 Here is a very cost effective way of trying the debate, I regularly lay down magnums of La Vieille Ferma from the Cotes du Ventoux produced by one of the Perin brothers from the Rhone. Following some years, in the range of 4-6 I serve them at dinner parties to very good reviews. I have layed down the single bottles and noticed a shorter time period for the same results. Here is a very cost effective way of trying the debate, I regularly lay down magnums of La Vieille Ferma from the Cotes du Ventoux produced by one of the Perin brothers from the Rhone. Following some years, in the range of 4-6 I serve them at dinner parties to very good reviews. I have layed down the single bottles and noticed a shorter time period for the same results.

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24223 ryan Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:49:14 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24223 My one Mag a LaSalle '89 that I bought long ago was opened in 2003 and was incredibly corked! I would have cried if it had not been for the fact that I had a bottle of '59 d'yquem to taste at the end of the meal. That more than made up for it! My one Mag a LaSalle ‘89 that I bought long ago was opened in 2003 and was incredibly corked! I would have cried if it had not been for the fact that I had a bottle of ‘59 d’yquem to taste at the end of the meal. That more than made up for it!

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24172 Dr.Debs Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:17:47 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24172 Tyler, I've actually experienced drinking the same champagne in the 750 and mag formats this summer at Roederer--due to be posted this Friday. But, the bottom line is that the two wines tasted very different to my palate. So much so that if I had tasted them blind, I would have sworn that they were different wines made in different years and aged for different lengths of time. So yes, I think if you are having a party and like lots of subtle nuances in your champagne buy a magnum because the bigger format does make the wine age differently. Tyler, I’ve actually experienced drinking the same champagne in the 750 and mag formats this summer at Roederer–due to be posted this Friday. But, the bottom line is that the two wines tasted very different to my palate. So much so that if I had tasted them blind, I would have sworn that they were different wines made in different years and aged for different lengths of time. So yes, I think if you are having a party and like lots of subtle nuances in your champagne buy a magnum because the bigger format does make the wine age differently.

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24165 Jack Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:03:43 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24165 Debbie - For still, magnums are best for long/longest aging. That's why you see older Bordeaux in magnums, for example, going for significantly more than double the 750 cost. I've not read (or heard) any other benefit (unlike sparkling wine). Debbie - For still, magnums are best for long/longest aging. That’s why you see older Bordeaux in magnums, for example, going for significantly more than double the 750 cost. I’ve not read (or heard) any other benefit (unlike sparkling wine).

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24136 Debbie Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:13:50 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24136 What about still wines? Anyone have any experience with magnums vs 750s in non-sparklers? What about still wines? Anyone have any experience with magnums vs 750s in non-sparklers?

]]> http://www.drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24132 Jack Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:04:52 +0000 http://drvino.com/2007/10/01/magnums-what-are-they-good-for-terry-theise/#comment-24132 I, too, haven't compared magnum vs. 750ml, but for sparklings, I read quite a few times how magnums often show better than the 750ml and that a few swear by that. I, too, haven’t compared magnum vs. 750ml, but for sparklings, I read quite a few times how magnums often show better than the 750ml and that a few swear by that.

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