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- January 21st, 2021, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Champagne offer
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4569
Re: Champagne offer
Is the list current Kevin?
- January 18th, 2021, 11:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2183
Re: It's only 9am and my credit card is working overtime
Youth.P_WythesJr wrote: ↑January 12th, 2021, 9:14 am Sojourn, Myriad and Saxum offers came out this morning. Is there some sort of condition where you just can't say "no"?
- January 17th, 2021, 11:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 204
- Views: 7558
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
Still the master of my domain.
Planned break for Schafer-Frolich 2019 GGs if they become available locally at less than what I'm seeing it for now.
Planned break for Schafer-Frolich 2019 GGs if they become available locally at less than what I'm seeing it for now.
- January 17th, 2021, 10:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
David K expressed my point about the descriptor vs. pH better than I did. Chablis's I drink - that's easy. I don't often drink Ravenneau but of course love it. Fevre, Billaud-Simon and to a lesser extent, Louis Michel, are my main go to producers, and I find vintage variation important for the flavo...
- January 17th, 2021, 9:18 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help Planning Road Trip From Provence to Paris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 340
Re: Help Planning Road Trip From Provence to Paris
Dijon doesn't have the wineries, but the old town is fabulous - lot's of history there.
- January 17th, 2021, 9:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 947
Re: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
Nice and useful notes, thanks!
- January 17th, 2021, 7:14 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Help Planning Road Trip From Provence to Paris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 340
Re: Help Planning Road Trip From Provence to Paris
With that short a time, I’d drive end the drive at Dijon and take the TGV to Paris from there.
- January 17th, 2021, 7:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1989 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 405
- January 16th, 2021, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
I generally find Chablis to be more acidic than anything else I drink with some exceptions. But I'm probably applying a common descriptor rather than pH.
- January 16th, 2021, 9:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
Broke my dry 2021 for a half bottle of Haut Lieu sec 2018 in 375. Loved the lime notes and minerality but was expecting more acid. Haven’t been drinking them in a while, maybe I drink to much Chablis. The ‘18s are relatively flabby. The ‘19s do not disappoint. My bad, I fat fingered the year. It's ...
- January 16th, 2021, 8:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
Broke my dry 2021 for a half bottle of Haut Lieu sec 2019 in 375. Loved the lime notes and minerality but was expecting more acid. Haven’t been drinking them in a while, maybe I drink to much Chablis.
- January 15th, 2021, 11:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE: Auction purchase - wine beyond damaged
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4250
Re: Auction purchase - wine beyond damaged
Just to reiterate again - I'm not blaming the auction house, nor am I seeking a refund! I have bought at auction many times, even bottles noted with slight seepage. But I've never had a (red) wine with this color. The photos I posted is the same wine, two different bottles from the same auction. I ...
- January 14th, 2021, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
I was also going to comment on Chevillon. I'm a long time fan but discerned that my favorite was clearly Les Cailles. First I bought most of the range (all but Bourgogne), then limited it to Pruliers, LSG, Cailles and Vaucrain, and shortly after, just Cailles (still have the others in my cellar, but...
- January 13th, 2021, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2299
Re: TN: 2019 Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Le Haut-Lieu (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)
Interesting, on another thread, everyone was advising to load up on the Le Mont and Cote de Bourg instead of Le Haut Lieu (which I love, but not a lot of experience with the others). I have two moratoriums now threatened - no drinking, no buying for now. I feel like I need to taste one of the Haut L...
- January 12th, 2021, 9:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 01 Beaucastel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1236
Re: TN: 01 Beaucastel
For me, wait except for 98 which due to its atypical Grenache proportions (high), didn’t ever get the complexity upon maturity one hopes for, at least I didn’t.timmy roos wrote: ↑January 12th, 2021, 2:02 am What is the best window for most beaucastels? Is it best drunk young or does the 10+ year tertiary magic worth the wait?
- January 12th, 2021, 9:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15305
- Views: 783133
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
Mind sharing where (even if it’s sold out)? Don’t often see Dujac in 375s
- January 10th, 2021, 11:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 01 Beaucastel
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1236
Re: TN: 01 Beaucastel
Warren,
Same concern over the last 2 bottles and similar feelings re a 98 comparison. I had chalked the 98 to be the heavy Grenache, which isn’t traditional and should not be there to the same degree with the 01.
Thanks for the note Alan, it gives me hope.
Same concern over the last 2 bottles and similar feelings re a 98 comparison. I had chalked the 98 to be the heavy Grenache, which isn’t traditional and should not be there to the same degree with the 01.
Thanks for the note Alan, it gives me hope.
- January 10th, 2021, 10:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
- Replies: 145
- Views: 9127
Re: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
Thanks for sharing. Tragic beyond words.
- January 6th, 2021, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Storing Krug Bottles?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2745
Re: Storing Krug Bottles?
For home storage, I had a couple of custom drawers built.
- January 4th, 2021, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2369
- Views: 269459
Re: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
Thank you David_K. I already decided I wouldn't drink it, but was thinking about giving a case to my god-daughter. Might ruin my reputation if I do if its that bad!
Referral coupon changed to $25 so no longer quite the same deal.
Referral coupon changed to $25 so no longer quite the same deal.
- January 4th, 2021, 9:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2369
- Views: 269459
Re: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
On my Amex Platinum, I got $30 off $30 for Wine Insiders. They have a $50 discount of $100 as a referral offer (PM me with your email address if you would like a referral). They should stack (haven't tried it yet), giving you $80 off $100, and if it's over $120, free shipping. This is only on Amex P...
- January 3rd, 2021, 12:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Balanced, non fruit bomb cabernets?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4221
Re: Balanced, non fruit bomb cabernets?
I was going to say Bordeaux, but in that price range, Italian reds reign supreme (along with beaujolais).
Have you tried any highly regarded Chiantis? Try a 2016 Felsina Rancia riserva or Monsanto Il Poggio (2016 is reported to be great vintage) and see if it doesn’t scratch your itch.
Have you tried any highly regarded Chiantis? Try a 2016 Felsina Rancia riserva or Monsanto Il Poggio (2016 is reported to be great vintage) and see if it doesn’t scratch your itch.
- January 1st, 2021, 12:45 pm
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: French Wines - Where To Start
- Replies: 6
- Views: 620
Re: French Wines - Where To Start
I'd also include some Loire whites, Pepiere Muscadet Briords or their other bottlings.
- January 1st, 2021, 11:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What are you opening for NYE 2021?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 3621
Re: What are you opening for NYE 2021?
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holida ... s-eve.html
I'm sure you can find something suporting your interpretation.
I'm sure you can find something suporting your interpretation.
- January 1st, 2021, 11:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What are you opening for NYE 2021?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 3621
Re: What are you opening for NYE 2021?
Now it's wrong. New Years Eve 2021 is December 31, 2021.
Perhaps Victor is still partying like it's 1999.
Perhaps Victor is still partying like it's 1999.
- January 1st, 2021, 11:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich „Felsenberg“ GG - open 2014 now!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 638
Re: TN: 2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich „Felsenberg“ GG - open 2014 now!
I really liked the 17 Stromberg, but it was a bit of a wild ride between the initial pour and the subsequent ones, changing so much in the glass. Second glass the next day was like a different wine (and from a Coravin, not open).
- January 1st, 2021, 10:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich „Felsenberg“ GG - open 2014 now!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 638
Re: TN: 2014 Schäfer-Fröhlich „Felsenberg“ GG - open 2014 now!
Thanks for the note!
Had some SF 2017 Stromberg with same spontaneous fermentation and reduction. Is that a hallmark of SF wines and why them more than others?
Had some SF 2017 Stromberg with same spontaneous fermentation and reduction. Is that a hallmark of SF wines and why them more than others?
- December 30th, 2020, 11:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How good is the 2005 Burgundy vintage
- Replies: 104
- Views: 7323
Re: How good is the 2005 Burgundy vintage
I sometimes think "dumb phase" on a wine that hasn't come around after 20 years as applying to me when I bought it.
- December 30th, 2020, 9:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
- Replies: 252
- Views: 10455
Re: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
Overrated and overpriced are two different things.
Burgundy is not overrated.
You can get great wines for less, but not great Pinot or Chard for less. If you love California Pinot, then a good chance you don’t like Red Burgundy, so price still doesn’t matter.
Burgundy is not overrated.
You can get great wines for less, but not great Pinot or Chard for less. If you love California Pinot, then a good chance you don’t like Red Burgundy, so price still doesn’t matter.
- December 30th, 2020, 9:13 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1997 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 388
Re: TN: 1997 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
Chianti is a wine that ages amazingly well. I’m at the opposite end, only drink old ones. Gelding Rancia Riserva and Monsanto I’ll Poggio are my faves.
Rancia used to be such a bargain, probably still is relatively speaking.
Rancia used to be such a bargain, probably still is relatively speaking.
- December 29th, 2020, 11:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: NYTimes: Asimov on FrankCornelissen
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5052
Re: NYTimes: Asimov on FrankCornelissen
Envoyer has an offer on the Susucaru 19. This thread was very helpful! I assume no one’s changed their mind in the last four years.
- December 28th, 2020, 9:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE: Auction purchase - wine beyond damaged
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4250
Re: Auction purchase - wine beyond damaged
I thought there would be no warranty on drinkability of old wines, just an accurate description of the bottle condition and provenance if known. I’m not sure I agree that the right thing would be for the auction house to make the OP whole, if the bottle condition was accurately described. I expect a...
- December 26th, 2020, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Neuhaus Chocolate and Wine Pairing Collections
- Replies: 2
- Views: 409
Re: Neuhaus Chocolate and Wine Pairing Collections
Neuhaus is great!
I prefer to do my own pairings since I'm picky.
I had Neuhuas with the some Fonseca 77 last night.
I prefer to do my own pairings since I'm picky.
I had Neuhuas with the some Fonseca 77 last night.
- December 25th, 2020, 10:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Christmas wine?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 4086
Re: Your Christmas wine?
98 F Gaunoux Beaune Clos does Mouches
77 Fonseca
77 Fonseca
- December 24th, 2020, 8:58 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Feeling optimistic - Burgundy Hotel recommendations for July?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1311
Re: Feeling optimistic - Burgundy Hotel recommendations for July?
Glad to here ale CEP is still in high regard. Especially nice if you have status in the SLH chain (which only requires 4 nights I think), as that gave me a nice upgrade and free breakfast with a fabulous Burgundian cheese board. It’s also affiliated now with Hyatt. Although I expected at least 15% m...
- December 24th, 2020, 8:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Windfall wine purchase
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3704
Re: Windfall wine purchase
Yes, this site can get nasty. the OP got a holier than though response about spending $600 on wine. Everyone on this board should not buy any wine and give all that savings away by that logic. Like unexpected money is somehow more inappropriate to spend on wine than expected money. Distinction witho...
- December 23rd, 2020, 7:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Windfall wine purchase
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3704
Re: Windfall wine purchase
Since when is reccommending Vatan a d**k comment?
- December 21st, 2020, 8:40 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Bora Bora recommendations?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1214
Re: Bora Bora recommendations?
Bring extra sunscreen! That will save you $$.
There is nothing like an OWB for relaxation and beauty! When you need some activity, just slip into the water from the deck!
There is nothing like an OWB for relaxation and beauty! When you need some activity, just slip into the water from the deck!
- December 21st, 2020, 8:14 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1029
Re: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
Good luck tommorow!
- December 20th, 2020, 4:39 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Bora Bora recommendations?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1214
Re: Bora Bora recommendations?
Add a couple days and it’s easy to do both. You might be able to do 4 nights in Moorea and 5 in Bora Bora for what the week would cost you in Bora Bora. In normal times, I wouldn’t suggest such last-minute changes, but these days it may not be hard. But if it winds up being difficult then no point s...
- December 20th, 2020, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Bora Bora recommendations?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1214
Re: Bora Bora recommendations?
You aren't going to have a lot of choices. Which resort are you staying at? Been to Bora Bora twice, Moorea twice, Rangiroa once. Rangiroa is the best snorkeling and diving for sure, followed by Moorea (but a typhoon there several years ago really killed the coral) followed by Bora Bora. Lot's of sa...
- December 20th, 2020, 10:12 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1029
Re: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
Also broiled mushrooms can be amazing Unami bombs. My wife does oyster mushrooms and they are stunning when they come out well (crisp), which is often. I am intrigued. Does she do it high or low heat? Olive oil and salt? or some other treatment. I love mushrooms, and love roasted vegetables, so cur...
- December 19th, 2020, 10:26 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1029
Re: Need recipe for world's greatest vegetarian main dish
You already have it, eggplant parm is the worlds greatest vegetarian dish. And it can be delicious even without the frying, just have the eggplant cooked until it can be cut with just a fork. And fresh mozzarella has less sodium than the regular type. Seems to me before surgery, sodium might be more...
- December 19th, 2020, 8:06 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Plenty of Sauzet Batard + a few more bottles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 517
Re: TN: Plenty of Sauzet Batard + a few more bottles
Thanks for the notes. Astonishing to see Sauzets from this period without premox. I had lots of issues with the 07 Puligny (Garrenne andi Hameau de Blagny 375s).
- December 16th, 2020, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Arranging a tasting of older Piemonte - when to open what?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 590
Re: Arranging a tasting of older Piemonte - when to open what?
Not sure I agree lnger is always better for the 82, but I'll let others with more experience chime in.
- December 16th, 2020, 12:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3309
Re: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
That is way cool, sort of spooky cool, in it's wine assosciations? Is the clip downloadable from here?
- December 14th, 2020, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never received shipment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3364
Re: Never received shipment
UPS completes their trace (started the Monday before Thanksgiving) and tells the retailer the items were damaged in shipment. Full refund. The whole signature thing was a red herring, brought up by the retailer when I said "ship me a replacement while we are waiting for UPS". Founds some a...
- December 13th, 2020, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never received shipment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3364
Re: Never received shipment
My solution to this problem is to maintain a UPS box. My wine deliveries go to my local UPS store and they are received by the staff and held for me. I also ship anything valuable (like an iPhone) to my UPS box. That way I don't have to worry about not being home and/or having a package left on my ...
- December 13th, 2020, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never received shipment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3364
Re: Never received shipment
I have always kept a locker at offsite storage solely for purposes of receiving my wine and avoiding hassles like described above. Always considered it a worthwhile investment. The issue with an offsite facility (which I have and use for all deliveries in normal times) is that now, I do not want to...
- December 13th, 2020, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never received shipment
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3364
Re: Never received shipment
And it’s not just the money out but the remaining krug 168 in 375s in the market are now $80+ (vs $63) and this shop only has the 169. Since I have another half case, unlikely to accept 169 as substitutes.