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Bill Tex Landreth

Trust me, I know who it is.

Bill Tex Landreth

Certainly less hassle but tax is the real killer here. 136+tax = close to 150 all in. Close to $150 all in is still a pretty good price. According to a local merchant, the TX distributor raised its price on the '08 $40 a bottle in the last month or so. I paid just over $140 a bottle, all in, a coup...

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Would stockbroker pounds, liras, or yuans be better? I saw you edited this asking what was wrong with shekels so now I will actually answer as maybe it will help in the future... It is a stereotype that Jews control Wall Street. Nobody thinks the British or Italians control Wall Street. The idea be...

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I think a bit of confusion in this thread. Yes, I do not want any wine for investment purposes. That doesn't mean I want to overpay for wine! I agree one person's $225 wine might be *worth* $1000 to someone else based on their tastes and net worth, despite it being readily available for $225. Basic...

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It was tasty.

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Like this?

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I'm kinda loosing faith that this project will ever come to fruition.

<<<SIGH>>>

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For a label like Caymus, there’s a significant need for one vintage to taste a lot like the next. From the perspective of the average steakhouse Caymus drinker, when you go out to dinner and order your bottle of Caymus, you want to know what it’s going to taste like and not consider whether it’s a ...

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How do we know it is balanced? This is all declassified wine for some reason and balance could certainly be one issue why it wasn’t used. There is just an exponentially greater chance it’s going to be an issue for every .1% over 15 I’d think. I think eventually the model is going to run into issues...

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@Cameron: Appreciate that you are a candid participant here, so I’m going to ask a question I hope you’re able to answer... How do these wines differ from the wines you’d typically source for the CH label? IOW: Why this model vs releasing it for 30 bucks under the CH label? WAG is that he is sellin...

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How do we know it is balanced? This is all declassified wine for some reason and balance could certainly be one issue why it wasn’t used. There is just an exponentially greater chance it’s going to be an issue for every .1% over 15 I’d think. I think eventually the model is going to run into issues...

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Corey N. wrote: ↑
May 15th, 2020, 12:40 pm
After much consideration, I have come around to Ana's point of view. I, also, love the reds.

Commies?

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Ah. Did not see the video on my phone.

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This guy?

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timmy roos wrote: ↑
May 13th, 2020, 6:33 pm
I am huge fan of chards and that rose is delicious!

And I love me some me COVID!

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Given how many people have won the Jack Daniel's BBQ championship with pellet smokers, that's not a very strong argument. competition bbq is too manipulated that smoker is less of a concern The only thing smoker should really provide is a steady state temperature as dialed in. No magic. Way too muc...

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Weber Ranch Kettle for four hours, wrap and then into a 225 degree oven until done. I say it works for me.

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Flannery Ribeye and a Grass Fed Aussie Strip

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c fu wrote: ↑
May 6th, 2020, 10:31 pm

Chris Freemott wrote: ↑
May 6th, 2020, 6:14 am
How a glass is blown can be seen on our Corp site www.grasslglass.com
the beauty and artistry for making each hand blown glass.. that we then break by looking at. lol! (not specifically grassl, just in general)

And, expensive caviar is a rip-off. Not specifically yours, just in general.

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I'll probably bite on the sixer box as I did in 2016. All signs point to these being off the hook good.

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m. ristev wrote: ↑
May 4th, 2020, 8:04 am
nude stem zero, zieher, rona, zenology, etc, etc. can you say oversaturated niche market?

How is it oversaturated? Are they showing up on flash sites that I am unaware of?

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Grassl featured here in an article on hand blown stems (congrats Chris):

https://www.frw.co.uk/editorial/people/ ... ne-Glasses

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Will, just curious, what is the 10% you are "missing" with Cookshack? I was actually quoting someone from another board, so I can't take full credit/blame. I've never been able to get pro-level bark on my briskets, nor do I get to sit outside and drink beer for 14 hours with a 'got to watch the tem...

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Not much info? I like to know a bit more than where the grapes came from and how much it costs. Do you understand how his model works? What sort of additional information are you looking for? He tells you the vintage, where the grapes come from, and gives you a tasting note (for what that’s worth)....

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markjchambers wrote: ↑
April 29th, 2020, 10:08 am
If you see Bevan, Schrader, Realm, Hundred Acre or their like at a discount, please post.

Be looking at flash sites very carefully for Bevan. Also, pay attention to Garagiste when they start offering Napa Mystery Wines.

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Best Click Bait in awhile

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As seen this past weekend: 2016 Round Pond Estate Rutherford Cab @ $41 RP Estate cab (and Kith and Kin far cheaper, obviously) is available at roughly this price from our Costco just about year round. Reserve cab I saw at a moderate discount at Wine Access a few months ago (as one of their limited ...

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As seen this past weekend: 2016 Round Pond Estate Rutherford Cab @ $41 2015 Anderson Conn Valley Cabrernet @ $42 Both are way off release price from the winery. Won't see Screaming Eagle at a discount, but I bet we soon see a shit ton of 2nd and 3rd tier wines on flash sites and in the discount bin ...

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robdicks wrote: ↑
April 24th, 2020, 3:29 pm
Was trying to decide between a 2010 giii and a 2010 crane. Strong opinions one way or the other?

Based on recent 2012 GIII, that's what I would go with. Love the vineyard and what Mike does with it.

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Can someone explain to me todys Bevan Cellars deal. The Ontogeny '17 wine is listed on Bevan Cellars for $95 and also for $95 on Last Bottle. At checkout it says your savings are 0%. It might be a mistake I guess but it's been up for a couple of hours. I think it's usually harder to buy wines from ...

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Generic Rib Caps at 8 and 16oz that we’re fabricated from a whole rib roast on sale at Super H-Mart.

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I don't see how a wine can be vegan with all the insects and other critters that make it past the sorting table.

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Screaming Eagle

Have had two vintages and it’s a $60 mediocre Napa Cab, that’s all.

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Perhaps you just happen to have the right environmental/equipment factors? If it were as simple as throwing it in the fridge that is all people would do and commercial apps wouldn't have dedicated cabinets. Most don't, and most do, respectively. Let's not dispute the bag is permeable which is the o...

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What's the purpose of the permeable bag? Why not just leave the cut open to the air in the fridge? How does the bag help? Voodoo magic and marketing. Please explain. I understand dry aging can be done without it. But this is into the bag, done. No fuss worrying about humidity control, air, temp, et...

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Chris S p i k e s wrote: ↑
April 21st, 2020, 6:18 am
What's the purpose of the permeable bag? Why not just leave the cut open to the air in the fridge? How does the bag help?

Voodoo magic and marketing.

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Reach out to Randy and Carrie at their shop in Napa. I am sure they will have something from 2010. They are active members here, as well as good folks that need the support.

http://www.napavalleywineandcigar.com

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I think the potato thing is voodoo magic and has no real science behind it.

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Steaks last night on the 14”.

House dry aged prime strip and a ribeye from one of our Wagyu cows.

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I have deBuyer in 8", 2 X 10", 2 X 12", 14" and the country chef pan (I think discontinued now). Love, love, love them all. You will get any number of ways to season with any sort of fat. It does take several repetitions to get a good layer of carbon to make them truly non-stick, but once there they...

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2010 Chard and 2012 Pinot

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Damn Tex you had a good night. Not too shabby, and dinner was just as good. How was the Leo Poy? Had a 1999 Nicolas Potel Nuits St. Georges Les Vaucrains last night. Really lovely bottle. Really showing well for the vintage. Not roasted or stewed in the least. Probably not built for 20 more years, ...

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NickRut wrote: ↑
August 4th, 2019, 9:05 am
Damn Tex you had a good night.

Not too shabby, and dinner was just as good.

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Chicken Tikka Masala, Chana Saag and some Jeera Rice

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Able to snag a sixer of these. Apparently no more available in the NorCal region....... 7EC073BC-B017-4D19-A9BD-F57CD253FA7D.jpeg did you hear, our buddy from los gatos was able to grab almost a case of 2015 Thibault Liger Belair Richebourg on clearance for 299.97/bottle. Coming to a Wine Spectator...

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And depending on the audience, I would up the gochujang by double.

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