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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

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑May 4th, 2020, 4:35 pm I took the regular bottling and the Elysian. Just got bottled last week.

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cjsavino wrote: ↑April 28th, 2020, 2:42 pm California reserve trip-tip’s on sale, 20% off

Word.

Ordered 2.

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 -...

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...

Champagne is the "tails" of wine - never fails!

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...

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 ...

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 ...

ERPark wrote: ↑April 22nd, 2020, 9:13 am Didn’t feel like busting out the Lafite to mix up with the cola. We opted for a 2005 Lanson champers.

Personally, I reserve my Lafite for bottled Coke made with sugar - Latour goes far better with cans of corn syrup Coke.

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...

In for a case - thx again Morgan & Co.!

I could do 4/24, will try and grab a 2008 Dr. Crane and/or the 2009 Petite Verdot...

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.

Otto, great stuff - you're a fantastic writer.

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.

Love Nervi, my go-to Gattinara - thx for the note.

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...

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...

Gattinara

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Oh wait, I did that wrong.

dammit

Sounds good Paul but you seem pretty angry - perhaps have a glass of wine first?

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?).

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?

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...

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...

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...

2017 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Panek

OMFG

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.

I'm sooooooo jelly.

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.

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...

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...

Had to grab the Cab, splitting a case with mi padre - thx so much team SBR for such an awesome deal!

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...

Awesome! Thx for posting.

Even their "regular" CV Merlot is awesome...ages even better.

L'Ecole No. 41 has been making great wine since forever.

Appreciate the note, Brian - thx for taking one for the team.

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

Rich Brown wrote: ↑March 22nd, 2020, 3:44 pm
AlexS wrote: ↑March 22nd, 2020, 3:11 pm 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...
Sad but true buddy. #WeakSauce

We'll make up for it when we can all get together after this is over!

I don't really know you anymore

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...

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...

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑March 19th, 2020, 6:45 pm
AlexS wrote: ↑March 19th, 2020, 6:33 pm BUMP

2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard

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I had the ‘17 GII Empyrean in my right hand and the ‘14 Oakville Farmhouse in my left.

Wait...is that even legal??

‘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...

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2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard

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