There is no such thing as too funky. The people who claim to have experienced things that are "too funky" are either narcs or liars, which are two groups not to be trusted.
Enjoy the juice friend.
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- January 5th, 2021, 3:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No girls 2017 offer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 706
- December 7th, 2020, 4:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3646
Re: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
Thank you everyone. That was the fastest one yet. IMG_3883.jpeg This wine is in such a crazy good place right now and is showing no signs of slowing down. (still hold 1.5Ls if you have them). Hardy I need you to release more of this as I was in the hot tub at 12pm and my fingers were so wet I had t...
- December 6th, 2020, 9:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3646
Re: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
And I’m spent. Someone hand me a towel please.
- December 6th, 2020, 8:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3646
Re: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
Ok Hardy, enough shenanigans. Drop the juice and let the chips fall where they may.
- December 5th, 2020, 9:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
- Replies: 71
- Views: 3646
Re: Dirty & Rowdy Library Wines- December Drop
THIS IS THE GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE. VALIDATION IS HERE. I WILL BATH IN THIS JUICE AND BE BORN ANEW IN THE SPLENDOR OF ITS MAGNIFICENCE.
- April 7th, 2020, 10:28 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: One of THE References for Classic, Artisanal Chablis ala Raveneau & Dauvissat 2018s Are Here
- Replies: 3
- Views: 609
- April 6th, 2020, 7:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Schrader 2003 MMIII...anybody ever seen this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 597
Re: Schrader 2003 MMIII...anybody ever seen this?
I don’t know if it’s special. I have 5 of them laying around. I used the 6th one as as substitute for rose petal water to bathe my feet during this crisis.
- November 7th, 2019, 7:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786169
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
'91 Noel Verset - Bought it from a guy with a peg leg. Seemed legit.
- November 7th, 2019, 7:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
Damn Brad, LUCKY DUCK! Sounds like this wine is so good it's best to only consume it in micro-doses. Anything larger would cause you to lose your mind.
- October 3rd, 2019, 1:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Scarecrow M. Etain
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6599
Re: 2017 Scarecrow M. Etain
I’m skipping buying the bottles but count me in for a pair of cuff links and 2 of those (chic) leather, wine safety harnesses. Does anyone know if the safety harnesses are compatible with non-Scarecrow wine bottles? If not, I’m worried about the overall lack of utility (but that won’t stop me from ...
- October 3rd, 2019, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
Michael Lewis wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 8:10 pm Will trade you as much legends as you want on a one-for-one basis for Overnoy-Houillon wines.
FWIW Legends only ships with Grey Wax.
- October 3rd, 2019, 5:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Scarecrow M. Etain
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6599
Re: 2017 Scarecrow M. Etain
I’m skipping buying the bottles but count me in for a pair of cuff links and 2 of those (chic) leather, wine safety harnesses. Does anyone know if the safety harnesses are compatible with non-Scarecrow wine bottles? If not, I’m worried about the overall lack of utility (but that won’t stop me from b...
- October 2nd, 2019, 7:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
Love Austria.Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 7:16 pm I was offered this but think I missed out. I think I thought it was included in the mixed case and neglected to order the separate allocation. Stuff happens on vacation.
- October 2nd, 2019, 7:34 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Trade my Juge for your Rougeard?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1635
Re: Trade my Juge for your Rougeard?
Sounds like this is ripe for a 3 team trade.
- October 2nd, 2019, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
To be fair I stole the money from my wife. Friendship is the most important thing there is.
- October 2nd, 2019, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Odd email from Aeris Wines re:2015
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2511
- October 2nd, 2019, 6:23 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: VACATION FROM IT ALL
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3788
Re: VACATION FROM IT ALL
Horses and Lobsters is the title to my upcoming 3rd autobiography. The first two were written from the 4th and 6th person perspective, respectively, and were well received.
- October 2nd, 2019, 6:10 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
THE KEYS WERE SOLD BUT I KEPT A SPARE SET IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN! Mark Y is an upstanding citizen and I respect the hell out of him. I couldn't resist the comment though (Mark I beg forgiveness) as I was on a roll. I ❤️ U. U complete me. By Hook (Shout out to JEB!) or by Crook (sideways glance to ...
- October 2nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Warming up to Pixies tonight. 1985 Kabinett and Spätlese
- Replies: 13
- Views: 911
Re: Warming up to Pixies tonight. 1985 Kabinett and Spätlese
Woah....would have loved to have seen the show!
- October 2nd, 2019, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ravenswood library offer
- Replies: 581
- Views: 37221
Re: Ravenswood library offer
GLENN LEVINE IS A DAMN LEGEND.Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑October 2nd, 2019, 5:42 pm I'm also excited for this and hope I can reload a mixed case or two. The SC Zin may be affordable, I assume Old Hill could be prohibitive.
- October 2nd, 2019, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
THE KEYS WERE SOLD BUT I KEPT A SPARE SET IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN!
Mark Y is an upstanding citizen and I respect the hell out of him. I couldn't resist the comment though (Mark I beg forgiveness) as I was on a roll.
Mark Y is an upstanding citizen and I respect the hell out of him. I couldn't resist the comment though (Mark I beg forgiveness) as I was on a roll.
- October 2nd, 2019, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2019 Napa Valley Harvest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1591
Re: 2019 Napa Valley Harvest
I'm avoiding facing the media's views of the 2017, I'll have to watch that.. I've been avoiding - perhaps thinking it will change? Lots of people made good wine in 2017 by being well situated, by managing their canopy well and by picking before the fires. But it was a terrible year for a lot of win...
- October 2nd, 2019, 5:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2019 Napa Valley Harvest
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1591
Re: 2019 Napa Valley Harvest
I'm taking the under on 2019 in terms of overall quality. Now 1974 was a a bumper crop though. Not sure why we aren't talking more about that one. I can drink that now without any regrets. You can't say that about 2019. BIRD IN THE HAND!
- October 2nd, 2019, 4:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNR - Dirty&Rowdy Legends - 100pt?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 527
Re: TNR - Dirty&Rowdy Legends - 100pt?
OK so I'll bite on this. I have not yet tasted this wine but I was directly contacted today by a board member who has (as of Saturday night). The feedback only stoked my borderline inappropriate desire to consume this wine. I have worked out a pay to drink deal with this boardmember (no flesh tradin...
- October 2nd, 2019, 5:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
2018 Rosewood Vineyards Old Vines "The Legends" $49 39 cases produced Cue Rush's Tom Sawyer. Wizards. Quests. Magical beasts. Drum solos. Ancient wisdom for the vinous future. (Due to the Rosewood Mourvèdre being pulled out for replanting this year, this can never be made again.) Well tha...
- October 1st, 2019, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some of California's most famous wines came from a science experiment.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1282
Re: Some of California's most famous wines came from a science experiment.
Probably but monetizing it would require multiples of upfront equity invested.
- October 1st, 2019, 7:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
AD NORTHUP! Step into my chamber of secrets my good sir! I can tell you are for REALZ as you list the '94 ESJ SAUVAGES as one of your engorged wines of the year. How much MacD do you want? I also have the super limited MacDonald BOTA bag that was made in 2011 that I'm willing to let you drink out of...
- October 1st, 2019, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some of California's most famous wines came from a science experiment.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1282
Re: Some of California's most famous wines came from a science experiment.
I don't know for sure but I heard from someone I trust that Daddy Warbucks is not a good business partner.
- October 1st, 2019, 7:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
so.....I guess that makes 2 of us who weren't offered the juice?
- October 1st, 2019, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
Mark Y R U ASKING me silly ass questions?
- October 1st, 2019, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Re: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
David, appreciate the response but I believe it is in fact a real wine. OR at least someone has done a very convincing photoshop job on CellarTracker.
- October 1st, 2019, 5:48 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: VACATION FROM IT ALL
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3788
VACATION FROM IT ALL
Where is the best place IYOHO to get away from kids you hate and a wife you barely know? Asking for a friend.
- October 1st, 2019, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Offline Planner
- Topic: Domaine Wine Storage - DC Thread
- Replies: 2311
- Views: 92499
Re: Domaine Wine Storage - DC Thread
NOTE TO NOAH: I AM NO LONGER ACCEPTING APOLOGIES FOR YOUR FAILURES.
- October 1st, 2019, 5:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3231
Unicorn Wine: D&R Legends...Where to find?
OK so I'm not quite sure if this wine is an urban legend or the real deal. I saw it as a purchase option at the last Dirty & Rowdy release but was subsequently told that it wasn't available.....supposedly made from the old vine (something like 110+ years old) mouvedre and carignan. Can someone/a...
- October 1st, 2019, 5:12 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
Does it stir thy soul......or thy loins? You sir are a known pervert. How much are you willing to bid for a chance to own a slice of brown eyed divinity?
- October 1st, 2019, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
Re: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
Ahhhhh Napa Jebathy. I should have known it was you all along. You skulked in the shadows and threw thumbtacks under the shoeless tred of my retreating army. Be that as it may, I am a man of my word. Your bid of one billion doll hairs is accepted. May you suffer the love of a terrible woman.
- October 1st, 2019, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Keys to the Kingdom
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1065
FS: Keys to the Kingdom
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the sale of the keys to the kingdom. As many of you know, I re-evaluated my life priorities earlier this year after buying a beautiful and very expensive self portrait. The realization I came to has changed many of your lives, and for that I am greateful. Wit...
- June 6th, 2019, 8:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 794
Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
I've seen a lot of recent articles about Pierce's Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter running roughshod in California and I'm looking for more information on these scourges. I'm particularly concerned about the spread of Pierce's Disease to humans as I'm almost 100% positive I was in a vineyard i...
- June 6th, 2019, 8:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
Birthday was a big success. I bought all of the wines people recommended, assigned them to friends and family and submitted CashApp/Venmo/PayPal invoices to the applicable parties. I think this is a terrific way to cut through the BS and ensure that everyone feels like they did a bang up job as a gi...
- June 4th, 2019, 8:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
Guigal La Mouline and Chave Hermitage They age effortlessly. La Mouline would be a tough one for me. Of course would be super appreciative but stylistically not my jam. But......a quick hop, slip and a jump to CC and I could turn it into something I love and make someone else happy in the process. ...
- June 4th, 2019, 8:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
2008 Dom 2016 Montrose 2016 Dönnhoff NH Spätlese Magnum Just for fun and relatively inexpensive a mag of Muscadet Briords and a mag of Tempier Rose. I need me some Donnhoff NH Spatlese in magnum something fierce. That's also a bingo on the mag of Tempier Rose.....picking up an order of those later ...
- June 4th, 2019, 8:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Will the Yakima Valley AVA Ever Produce Wines that Rival Great Bordeaux Blends in Cali & France?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 4770
Re: Will the Yakima Valley AVA Ever Produce Wines that Rival Great Bordeaux Blends in Cali & France?
It won't be like Bordeaux but who wants Bordeaux all the time? Within their style, in terms of showcasing their fruit and terroir, WA St wines are quality equals to the Bordeaux grape wines made over there and here in CA. The aging question is to be determined but I had a 94 DeLille Chaleur and a 9...
- June 3rd, 2019, 8:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anyone tried the 2017 Becklyns yet?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3784
Re: Anyone tried the 2017 Becklyns yet?
Nope it’s live.
- June 3rd, 2019, 7:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A Tale of 2 1996 Cabs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1513
Re: A Tale of 2 1996 Cabs
This raises an interesting question. On a number of threads, I have read people saying that Shafer Hillside Select is their favorite wine. Can a red wine from Cabernet be considered great if it holds up well but does not really evolve. Or do wines from California (and I want to keep this with Calif...
- June 3rd, 2019, 7:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ray Walker & Maison Ilan updates - the saga has ended...(updated)
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 228292
Re: Ray Walker & Maison Ilan updates - the saga has ended...(updated)
It’s almost as if people don’t believe in him.
- June 3rd, 2019, 4:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
A thousand curses upon you. You trolled my offline fiesta over the weekend and now this! This is a birthday wishlist, show some common decency. I hope your most valued wine order is shipped mid July without cold chain. Reap what you sow.
- June 3rd, 2019, 4:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
Petrus - The Wish List (Vieux Chateau Certan as a proxy) from the royalty side of the family Montrose/Leoville Barton/Lalande - The High-End Gift from someone that loves you Sociando/Cantemerle - The Budget choice for smart buyers, people that know you Lanessan - The poor wine from your redneck cou...
- June 3rd, 2019, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
Re: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
Great recs Fred. I particularly enjoyed the 2004 La Grande Dame (had out of magnum earlier this year and it was SINGING).
- June 3rd, 2019, 10:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1734
BIRTHDAY WINE - HELP A BROTHER OUT
A year goes by and it's my birthday all over again. Normally I mark the occassion by crying myself to sleep but this year I thought I would help friends and family out by providing a BDay Manifesto. Part of it will consist of what some members of this board have called "SPAM and NONESENSE"...
- June 1st, 2019, 10:39 am
- Forum: Offline Planner
- Topic: Domaine Wine Storage - DC Thread
- Replies: 2311
- Views: 92499
Re: Domaine Wine Storage - DC Thread
Update: due to overcrowding, we’ve been asked to move locations. Temporarily heading to my house before the table opens up at Le Dip. Edit: stop asking me if we need krug. Of course we do. The next time someone says no to krug will be the first time somebody says no to krug. Just bring it already. T...