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- May 6th, 2020, 5:04 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44520
Re: Another Flannery PSA
I love Bryan and Katie, received my tri-tips today and they included a "hope you're staying safe!" note along w/some additional goodies 

- May 4th, 2020, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have you received your DRC Allocation?
- Replies: 158
- Views: 13150
- May 4th, 2020, 4:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have you received your DRC Allocation?
- Replies: 158
- Views: 13150
Re: Have you received your DRC Allocation?
COMBO BREAKERBrian Tuite wrote: ↑May 4th, 2020, 4:35 pm I took the regular bottling and the Elysian. Just got bottled last week.![]()
Mods - 1 day ban?
- May 4th, 2020, 4:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have you received your DRC Allocation?
- Replies: 158
- Views: 13150
- April 28th, 2020, 5:51 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44520
- April 27th, 2020, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Biggio Hamina Quarantine Fun!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 728
Re: Biggio Hamina Quarantine Fun!
Here's my notes on 2 of them: 2011 WV Pinot Noir - A lovely example of elegant OR Pinot that's mostly secondary and moving into tertiary; imo, this is drinking perfectly right now and should continue to over the next few years. Loses a little bit on day 2 but still quite nice. 2009 Deux Vert Pinot -...
- April 27th, 2020, 11:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How good is Chevillon?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5169
Re: How good is Chevillon?
I'll pile on, love me some Chevy although I do think the difference between the "upper-tier" 1er Crus (LSG, Vaucrains & Cailles) is fairly profound over the "lessers" (Bousselots, Roncières, Pruliers, etc). Of course, vintage also factors in. Also, the Pinot Blanc can be some...
- April 25th, 2020, 2:26 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Wine pairings for certain cheeses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1299
Re: Wine pairings for certain cheeses
Champagne is the "tails" of wine - never fails! 

- April 25th, 2020, 2:12 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Wine pairings for certain cheeses
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1299
Re: Wine pairings for certain cheeses
I'm probably going to go against the grain here but I've never been a huge fan of pairing wine with cheese, just usually doesn't work. I also think temperature greatly factors in and cheese at room temp always shows better with wine (not to mention tastes far better too). Disclaimers aside, here's w...
- April 25th, 2020, 8:21 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44520
Re: Another Flannery PSA
Hey all! Just got our first Flannery order yesterday. Planning to make the 12 oz. NY strips tonight. We don't have a sous vide device or grill, and usually I prepare the steaks with a sear in a cast iron pan first and then put the pan in the oven. Any tips for how I should prepare these? This is a ...
- April 25th, 2020, 8:14 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44520
Re: Another Flannery PSA
Hey all! Just got our first Flannery order yesterday. Planning to make the 12 oz. NY strips tonight. We don't have a sous vide device or grill, and usually I prepare the steaks with a sear in a cast iron pan first and then put the pan in the oven. Any tips for how I should prepare these? This is a ...
- April 22nd, 2020, 9:27 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1804
- Views: 99779
- April 21st, 2020, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1804
- Views: 99779
Re: What did you cook tonight?
Acquired several lbs of really nice, large chanterelles from an experienced forager. Rolled out handmade tagliatelle. Cooked down onions, garlic, white and butter with them. Topped with homegrown organic garlic chives. Zero leftovers from a pretty large qty made for 4 people....... ECBD03B3-7835-45...
- April 21st, 2020, 11:05 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
- Replies: 194
- Views: 13906
Re: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
In for a case - thx again Morgan & Co.!
- April 18th, 2020, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad Virtual Zoom Tasting with Mike Smith--Friday, April 24th @ 5PM PT / 8PM ET
- Replies: 111
- Views: 3906
Re: Myriad Virtual Zoom Tasting with Mike Smith--You Vote For The Date
I could do 4/24, will try and grab a 2008 Dr. Crane and/or the 2009 Petite Verdot...
- April 18th, 2020, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: RYME 2018 Vermentino "His" and a Most Unusual and Amazing Pairing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 132
Re: TN: RYME 2018 Vermentino "His" and a Most Unusual and Amazing Pairing
Wow, both looks and sounds awesome - I don't own a ton of skin-fermented whites but will try and emulate this next time opening one.
- April 18th, 2020, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Old Bolly, old Krug and bunch of old Napa Cabs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 846
Re: TN: Old Bolly, old Krug and bunch of old Napa Cabs
Otto, great stuff - you're a fantastic writer.
- April 18th, 2020, 8:48 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44520
Re: Another Flannery PSA
I've done many a Flannery hanger indoors with the reverse sear method, they do surprisingly well on the cast iron with little to no oil. Awesome for steak tacos too.
- April 17th, 2020, 4:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara
- Replies: 12
- Views: 875
Re: TN: 2016 Nervi Conterno Gattinara
Love Nervi, my go-to Gattinara - thx for the note.
- April 17th, 2020, 10:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
- Replies: 194
- Views: 13906
Re: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
To that end, we have put together an impromptu Bedrock release, scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, from which we will donate 20% of profits to organizations assisting folks in the restaurant industry . This release is going to be a little different than usual, as the small quantities make guarantee...
- April 15th, 2020, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Couple of Bedrocks With Dinners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 443
Re: TN: Couple of Bedrocks With Dinners
Two different Bedrocks consumed during two different dinners. Both were very good with the food, the Schmiedt Road Zin is a restrained beauty. 2016 Bedrock Chardonnay Chuy Vineyard Moon Mountain District Lemony citrus, floral, slightly nutty nose. Lemon pudding, Golden apple flavors, spicy hazelnut...
- April 13th, 2020, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Barolo or Barbaresco. Which and Why
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1422
Re: Barolo or Barbaresco. Which and Why
Gattinara
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Oh wait, I did that wrong.
dammit
- April 13th, 2020, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
Sounds good Paul but you seem pretty angry - perhaps have a glass of wine first?
- April 13th, 2020, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
Not angry and not looking to make this any more political than it already is; regardless, your initial post reflects an obtuse, single-sided perspective and let's just leave it at that (again, payroll taxes, as one example?).
- April 13th, 2020, 8:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
Shall we start a discussion about who pays the most in payroll taxes? State & local taxes?
How does that saying go - figures never lie but liars figure?
How does that saying go - figures never lie but liars figure?
- April 12th, 2020, 4:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
The top 10% in this country Own it and can pretty much buy whatever-the-hell they want since they are so steenking rich. That's the sum of it. The top 1% in the US also account for approximately 40% of the taxes collected. I guess that they aren’t paying their “fair” share. Which taxes are we talki...
- April 12th, 2020, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
I saw this earlier in the week and thought they must have accidentally added a zero to the opening bid price. Now I see somebody has actually bid on it. https://www.winebid.com/BuyWine/Item/7396202/2004-Domaine-Leroy-Bourgogne-Rouge Lowest price on WSP is $3,000 so I guess that might end up being a...
- April 12th, 2020, 12:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
- Replies: 138
- Views: 12369
Re: Wine Pricing at Auction - MENTAL
I saw this earlier in the week and thought they must have accidentally added a zero to the opening bid price. Now I see somebody has actually bid on it. https://www.winebid.com/BuyWine/Item/7396202/2004-Domaine-Leroy-Bourgogne-Rouge Lowest price on WSP is $3,000 so I guess that might end up being a...
- April 9th, 2020, 6:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Rivers Marie wine are you drinking?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2961
Re: Which Rivers Marie wine are you drinking?
2017 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Panek
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- April 9th, 2020, 10:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Rivers Marie wine are you drinking?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2961
Re: Which Rivers Marie wine are you drinking?
2018 Occidental Ridge Pinot - larger-scaled and beautiful, VERY youthful...that said, opened up beautifully 2-3 hours after opening. Bigger than the 2018 Summa OV but not massive by any means.
TRB has been fire over the past 4-5 vintages.
TRB has been fire over the past 4-5 vintages.
- April 6th, 2020, 10:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Sandlands Zinfandel (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 698
Re: TN: 2018 Sandlands Zinfandel (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
I'm sooooooo jelly.
- April 3rd, 2020, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Flannery Vacuum Seal
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1799
Re: Flannery Vacuum Seal
I've had that happen twice, once with a porterhouse
where the bone went through and also a skirt steak. I would never trust sous vide to maintain the integrity of their vac packs, fine with freezing though.
Would guess it's happening from excess moisture due to quickly paced vac sealing.

Would guess it's happening from excess moisture due to quickly paced vac sealing.
- April 3rd, 2020, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1501
Re: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
2018 vintage preview! This is only the beginning of a year filled with killer wines. My note from January, I wasn't quite as effusive aa Mike but I enjoyed it a bunch: 2018 Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir - As advertised, give this a few hours of air then plow through it. Dark garnet, pine nee...
- April 3rd, 2020, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Château Lanessan (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc)
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4197
Re: TN: 2014 Château Lanessan (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc)
Man.
I sooooo miss 8-10 years ago when it seemed like K&L was offering ex-cellar Lannesan from the 90s/early 2000s at $20-$30 per like every week...
I sooooo miss 8-10 years ago when it seemed like K&L was offering ex-cellar Lannesan from the 90s/early 2000s at $20-$30 per like every week...
- April 2nd, 2020, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Berserker Quarantine Relief
- Topic: **Updated** last day on 2014 Switchback Ridge 30% off a case w/free shipping
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1994
Re: 2014 Switchback Ridge 30% off a case w/free shipping
Had to grab the Cab, splitting a case with mi padre - thx so much team SBR for such an awesome deal!
- March 30th, 2020, 3:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3108
- Views: 212148
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
You know, it's funny but Morgan really seems to work the most magic consistently from his "home" vineyard...which is "funny" only because of all the great wine he's made from other vineyards. But man alive, the Bedrock Bedrock just always seems like it's in my top 3 Bedrocks from...
- March 29th, 2020, 2:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TWA William Kelley on several 2018 Beaujolais (Bouland, Metras, Foillard)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2653
Re: TWA William Kelley on several 2018 Beaujolais (Bouland, Metras, Foillard)
Awesome! Thx for posting.
- March 26th, 2020, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2014 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard
- Replies: 20
- Views: 893
Re: 2014 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard
Even their "regular" CV Merlot is awesome...ages even better.
- March 26th, 2020, 5:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2014 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard
- Replies: 20
- Views: 893
Re: 2014 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard
L'Ecole No. 41 has been making great wine since forever.
- March 25th, 2020, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 589
Re: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
Appreciate the note, Brian - thx for taking one for the team.
- March 25th, 2020, 6:01 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Quarantine Recipes - share some favorites!
- Replies: 95
- Views: 6491
Re: Quarantine Recipes - share some favorites!
Air fryer 5 spice wings: 2 lb chicken wings (flats/drummies) 1 cup corn starch 5 spice powder Garlic powder Salt Pepper Place wings onto a baking sheet, pat w/paper towel on each side to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle moderate amount of 5 spice powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper over wings, ...
- March 24th, 2020, 6:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sandlands 3/31/15
- Replies: 184
- Views: 11853
Re: Sandlands 3/31/15
If the 2012 carignan is anything like the 2011 (open, juicy, not at all what I would call highly structured), I wouldn't worry about popping one now. Five years later it’s still rockin’ solid. Amazing freshness with plenty of tannin still. High delicious factor. 7269851E-1964-442F-BEC3-ADA09A0009FA...
- March 23rd, 2020, 6:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Sandlands Cinsault (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1680
Re: TN: 2018 Sandlands Cinsault (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
Holy man. This is awesome. Unfortunately, unable to access my offsite or passive right now so I'm saying "f*ck it" and drinking bottles as they come in (perfect timing for shipping season!). Since I have 2 bottles of the Cinsault, decided to pop one tonight and all I can say is Brian's no...
- March 23rd, 2020, 5:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Sandlands Cinsault (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1680
Re: TN: 2018 Sandlands Cinsault (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)
Holy man. This is awesome. Unfortunately, unable to access my offsite or passive right now so I'm saying "f*ck it" and drinking bottles as they come in (perfect timing for shipping season!). Since I have 2 bottles of the Cinsault, decided to pop one tonight and all I can say is Brian's not...
- March 22nd, 2020, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3108
- Views: 212148
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
I don't really know you anymoreRich Brown wrote: ↑March 22nd, 2020, 3:44 pmSad but true buddy. #WeakSauce
We'll make up for it when we can all get together after this is over!

- March 22nd, 2020, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3108
- Views: 212148
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
Rich, appreciate the update - crazy how backwards the 2013s still are!
And please don't tell me that's the only bottle you guys opened...
And please don't tell me that's the only bottle you guys opened...
- March 19th, 2020, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 463
- Views: 37397
Re: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
BUMP 2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard WOW Please tell us a little more...... Ridiculously floral Cab nose, reminds me of 2007 with the brightness of 2012 and a dash of 2005's more cool year complexity - oodles of fresh, vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon fruits combined with hints of spice an...
- March 19th, 2020, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 463
- Views: 37397
Re: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
Wait...is that even legal??Brian Tuite wrote: ↑March 19th, 2020, 6:45 pmI had the ‘17 GII Empyrean in my right hand and the ‘14 Oakville Farmhouse in my left.

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- March 19th, 2020, 6:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3108
- Views: 212148
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
‘14 Oakville Farmhouse, dayum! Happy Birthday to me! 48CEAFA1-8CD3-41BC-BEA5-ABA1454ECDC7.jpeg Happy b-day!!! So how awesome is it?? I only have a couple bottles, need some deets! From a Grassl 1855. Fresh whiff of purple fruit blows off with some swirling. Nutmeg and cedar up front, weightless, bl...
- March 19th, 2020, 6:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 463
- Views: 37397
Re: What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?
BUMP
2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard
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2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard
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