![]() All of the original reed tongues were retained where possible. All the reed stops were sent to an expert reed voicer to have the tuners repaired and the pipes cleaned, refinished and the voicing checked over. Very special care was taken not to change the original voicing. The pipework was washed, repaired, refinished and fitted with new tuners. All of the mechanism and bellows were re-leathered chests re-gasketed and re-assembled. Thompson-Allen Co.’s New Haven shops one third at a time, always leaving the majority of the organ in use, over a period of 18 months. Additionally, the chambers received additional lighting and electrical outlets, making maintenance and tuning more pleasant and efficient. The clean surfaces also help to reflect tone. The walls were then sealed, and the floors of the chambers varnished. Sixty years of dirt had built up in the chamber removing major elements of the organ facilitated cleaning of the brick walls. ![]() At Saint Peter’s, cleanliness was a principal goal. One change to the organ’s electrical system was reversed.Īn important objective in restoring any pipe organ is to simply and promote its future care. In some of the flute registers, Aeolian-Skinner had replaced the original wooden stoppers with metal canisters these were retained. Being almost entirely unaltered, the organ was a prefect candidate for full restoration as only two significant changes had been made. In 1993 funds became available to restore the rest of the organ. The organ console with its electro-pneumatic combination system was rebuilt in 1980 along with rebushing of the keys, repair and regulation of the tracker touch, rebuilding of the switch machinery, and the console bellows regulator. Morgan was familiar with the high standards Thompson-Allen kept and their experience and specialization in the care and rebuilding of distinguished electro-pneumatic like the one in his new church. Thompson-Allen Company since 1978 in the care of restoration of the Saint Peter’s Skinner. Drink now through 2028.Under the supervision of Richard Morgan, then-Organist and Choirmaster, Saint Peter’s Church has employed the A. Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. Finishes with a long, layered aftertaste. ![]() The dense core of fruit pushes through a front of rustic graphite and loamy earth. "A Pauillac-like expression from Napa Valley, this features smoky, toasty oak from the get-go, framing the intense flavors of earth, crushed rock and gravelly dried dark berry. I imagine the 2013 may even eclipse this, but this 2012 is one of their great ones, with a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood all present in this beautiful, full-bodied wine that should drink well for 25-30 years." - RP, 96 points They have continued to strengthen the quality of wine and seem to have produced a brilliant, world-class wine. This Pauillac lookalike, made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild, is a beauty. A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crème de cassis. ![]() "The iconic 2012 Proprietary Red Opus One is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot and 2% Malbec aged 18 months in French oak. This is 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% malbec" - James Suckling, 97 points Hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Tight and compacted tannins with beautiful fruit and great length. Full body with seamless tannins and balance. Hints of mint too, plus hazelnut and chocolate. "Glorious purity of fruit here with black currants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. This refined and age-worthy wine simultaneously offers a long lingering finish, with lively acidity and a sturdy structure at the close. The wine's round mouthfeel and satiny tannins wrap around classic flavors of cassis,blackberry and black cherry. The 2012 Opus One effuses fresh dark fruit aromas accentuated by subtler notes of forest-floor and graphite. REDUCED SHIPPING FEE OF $13.99 FOR ORDERS BELOW S$300.Ī blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 79%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 6% and Malbec 2%. ![]()
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