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- January 22nd, 2021, 6:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Proof that coravin does not corrupt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 577
Re: Proof that coravin does not corrupt
I pulled a Quivet Cab from my cellar a couple months ago that was only 1/2 full and I don’t own a Coravin! Had to have been from a tasting with Mike a few years prior due to the vintage. Anyhow the wine was fantastic. Then again I have had wines go bad after having been stuck with the needle only a ...
- January 22nd, 2021, 6:04 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 211
- January 22nd, 2021, 6:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anybody else get this private message offer? Scam alert
- Replies: 15
- Views: 650
Re: Anybody else get this private message offer? Scam alert
A couple of us did.
- January 21st, 2021, 7:53 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3597
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
Online account setup has a glitch. I get the email link, fill out the form, click Create Account and then get a never ending progress loop. Is it not iOS friendly? Tried it in my iPhone and iPad. Same results. 84FD3A59-7429-4E54-B438-FE5BE4DDDAA2.png97947E89-05DC-440F-AD12-E66DEFB5422B.png Would lo...
- January 21st, 2021, 6:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Where do the grapes really come from?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 719
Re: Where do the grapes really come from?
It’s as common as vineyards. The one thing you shouldn’t do so much is get caught up in what vineyard the grapes came from as opposed to who is making the wine from the grapes. Estates will generally vinify their best blocks and if they sell fruit it will be from the lesser blocks.
- January 21st, 2021, 5:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Trader Joes Overrated?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5080
Re: Trader Joes Overrated?
Interested to get peoples thoughts on this topic, I have been buying a ton of wine from Trader Joes because recently moved close to one in my city. I've heard a lot of hype from people and their podcast that their wine is "fantastic" and cheap which made me skeptical. Some of their domest...
- January 21st, 2021, 5:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
- Replies: 59
- Views: 2255
Re: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
You don’t have to love/get something just because someone else does. There is an upside to this and it’s financial. I’d be happy to have one more wine I don’t have to buy and/or cellar.
- January 20th, 2021, 8:35 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3597
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
Online account setup has a glitch. I get the email link, fill out the form, click Create Account and then get a never ending progress loop. Is it not iOS friendly? Tried it in my iPhone and iPad. Same results. 84FD3A59-7429-4E54-B438-FE5BE4DDDAA2.png 97947E89-05DC-440F-AD12-E66DEFB5422B.png Would lo...
- January 20th, 2021, 7:54 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3597
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
They tell you immediately whenTodd F r e n c h wrote: ↑January 20th, 2021, 7:32 pm Are we to hear about approval via email, or just when we get the physical card in the mail?
you apply. Misses that part eh?
- January 20th, 2021, 7:53 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3597
- January 20th, 2021, 6:47 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Newbie Introduction Morgan Ranch & Wagyu Beef Presented by Veleta
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1181
Re: Newbie Introduction Morgan Ranch & Wagyu Beef Presented by Veleta
Looking at the website, any photos of the raw beef uncooked? We’re into steak porn here and everything looks the same with a sear on it. Would like to see the marbling in the wagyu.
- January 19th, 2021, 2:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Halcon style.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2890
Re: The Halcon style.
Thanks all. Can anyone tell me a bit about the 2015 vintage? It’s all a blur to me now but we did a Halcon Vineyard vertical of every Syrah produced about 3 years ago and while the ‘15 was just a year since release it was showing quite well. Jeb Dunnuck said the Myriad ‘15 Halcon had more Cote Roti...
- January 19th, 2021, 1:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- January 19th, 2021, 11:51 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
- January 19th, 2021, 11:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Halcon style.
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2890
Re: The Halcon style.
Cote-Rotie
- January 19th, 2021, 10:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Hey all- in an effort to try to minimize damage to my wallet, curious what you all typically grab from the Chardonnay release that is just a couple short weeks away. Might determine what I pick up from Pinot release... B. Theriot Bearwallow Purrington Rued Sonoma Coast I know, not much help. Twist ...
- January 19th, 2021, 10:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Hey all- in an effort to try to minimize damage to my wallet, curious what you all typically grab from the Chardonnay release that is just a couple short weeks away. Might determine what I pick up from Pinot release... B. Theriot Bearwallow Purrington Rued Sonoma Coast I know, not much help. Twist ...
- January 19th, 2021, 9:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Order in
3 SC
2 BW
2 OR
2 SE
3 SU
2 OV
1 Platt?
3 SC
2 BW
2 OR
2 SE
3 SU
2 OV
1 Platt?
- January 17th, 2021, 8:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1831
Re: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
Y'all are making it very hard for me to downsize my order for the next release. They are making it difficult for me to drop any mailing lists. Last week I dropped Carlisle into the trash folder, only to retrieve it two days later and order eight bottles. Myriad, Halcon, Carlisle, Rivers Marie, Rhys...
- January 16th, 2021, 7:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1831
- January 15th, 2021, 6:02 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)
Opened a ‘13 last week that was really starting to hit its stride. Thanks for the look at the ‘19, I’ll search it out
- January 15th, 2021, 6:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1831
Re: TN: 2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard
You beat me to the punch Buzz. I popped one of these on Wednesday, had some Thursday and still had a splash for this morning. It develops nicely overnight. This is rocking good, edgy complex dark red fruit, Pine cone rather than pine needle if you know what I mean, no green but the rustic pine cone ...
- January 14th, 2021, 8:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2149
Re: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
Very interested in the rose (in addition to the cabs, of course)! I don't think I have ever had a rose made by Mike Smith. We go through a lot of rose year round here in Florida. Mike has done a few Rosé in the past for Salt Vine where he picked at low brix. It’s been really good. I’d expect this t...
- January 13th, 2021, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2128
Re: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
Cost Plus, white, square, hey store well, you can always get replacements...
- January 13th, 2021, 5:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
The 2018 OVSumma is not like the previous vintages, stylistically, at this age. It has much more old world charm than any other OVS I've ever tasted. It wasn't murky and loaded with strawberry, sandalwood, and no orange notes I could find. It's a special wine. That’s odd. Strawberry and orange peel...
- January 13th, 2021, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1748
- Views: 124888
Re: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
The ‘17 Rossi Ranch Grenache is lip smackingly good!
- January 13th, 2021, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2149
Re: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
Does anyone known if the Elysian is a selection of the best barrels from all of the Crane fruit, or is it from a separate block and kept separate from the beginning? Elysian is the best barrels and a different mix of oak coopers from the regular Crane. Have you tried these yet? Wondering if you had...
- January 12th, 2021, 1:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I'm stunned I hadn't heard of Accendo Cellars
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2805
Re: I'm stunned I hadn't heard of Accendo Cellars
And not as predictable as Rescendo.
- January 12th, 2021, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2149
Re: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
Elysian is the best barrels and a different mix of oak coopers from the regular Crane.David Crow wrote: ↑January 12th, 2021, 12:52 pm Does anyone known if the Elysian is a selection of the best barrels from all of the Crane fruit, or is it from a separate block and kept separate from the beginning?
- January 12th, 2021, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 139
- Views: 13288
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
Just got the email save the date. Who is excited? Havent touched my ‘18s, but looking forward to these. Has anyone sampled any of the ‘19s yet? I tasted them last year out of tank with Anne. Chicken scratch notes. Bearwallow - sharp, acidic, needs a little air. Silver Eagle - structured wound up Oc...
- January 12th, 2021, 9:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2149
Re: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
2 Elysian
2 Crane
4 McGah
6 Rosé
2 Crane
4 McGah
6 Rosé
- January 12th, 2021, 6:19 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Another Flannery PSA
- Replies: 665
- Views: 44489
Re: Another Flannery PSA
Tri tip leftover ideas??? Sandwich is the obvious... dressed or paired how? Any other ideas? By happenstance, last night was eating a tri tip while watching Jeopardy and "tri tip"... or "what is the tri tip" was a correct response I’ve used it for Stroganoff and it was great.
- January 12th, 2021, 6:04 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Do you like any Girl Scout cookies? (Poll Added)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 896
Re: Do you like any Girl Scout cookies? (Poll Added)
Flawed Poll, you can only make one selection.
Mods, can we move this to the Curmudgeon Thread?
Mods, can we move this to the Curmudgeon Thread?
- January 11th, 2021, 7:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: A Tale of Two Scherrer Winery Gewürztraminer (USA, California, Sonoma County)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 327
TN: A Tale of Two Scherrer Winery Gewürztraminer (USA, California, Sonoma County)
Tried both of the recently released Gewürztraminers from Scherrer tonight w/Chicken Taco Salad and I definitely have a favorite. Who else has had these side by side? 2012 Scherrer Winery Gewürztraminer - USA, California, Sonoma County (1/11/2021) Candied apricot and lychee, sweet on the palate but n...
- January 11th, 2021, 4:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TURLEY RECOMMENDATIONS
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1613
Re: TURLEY RECOMMENDATIONS
Turley is no longer massive over extracted fruit bombs as they were in the 90's. Tegan has kept the fruit that Larry enjoys, but the wines are now more in balance (fruit, acid, oak, structure). They are all delicious. I don’t think that’s what the OP meant. I think he was talking about the size of ...
- January 10th, 2021, 8:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3103
- Views: 211623
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
Day 1 was very enjoyable but I could tell there was a lot to still uncoil. I was correct too!Rich Brown wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 7:03 pm
Damn, that sounds really good Brian - nice work buddy!
How was it on day 1? Guessing fairly tight (hence the day 2 note), yeah?
- January 10th, 2021, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3103
- Views: 211623
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
3F376E0C-AF98-4BB6-9C85-676E97C950BE.jpeg Very much looking forward to your thoughts on this one Brian. And great pic btw. [cheers.gif] As requested! 2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (1/10/2021) Notes from Day 2. Tobacco, cedar, graphite, cassis and ...
- January 10th, 2021, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse (USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1587
Re: TN: 2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse (USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville)
2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (1/10/2021) Notes from Day 2. Tobacco, cedar, graphite, cassis and black currant greet the nose. I would say it screams Oakville but someone else stole that line. [wink.gif] Earthy black raspberry, spice, layered, gre...
- January 10th, 2021, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
- Replies: 145
- Views: 9127
- January 9th, 2021, 6:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse (USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville)
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1587
Re: TN: 2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville Farmhouse (USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville)
Popped a '15 tonight, letting it air and come to temp. Kinda chilly in the cellar this time of year.
- January 9th, 2021, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3103
- Views: 211623
- January 9th, 2021, 7:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer check: Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa, CA
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1459
Re: Retailer check: Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa, CA
Buy with confidence, Bottle Barn is where wine country shops for wine. Barry does a fantastic job with the inventory. Older and more prized wines are kept in a temperature and humidity controlled room in the back of the store. If you are shopping them online you are barely scratching the surface of ...
- January 6th, 2021, 7:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wines with damaged labels...should they sell for a discount?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1698
Re: Wines with damaged labels...should they sell for a discount?
It depends on the purpose for which it is being purchased. If it's being purchased to drink, then "No," provided that the damaged label isn't indicative of handling or storage issues that might affect the quality/condition of the wine in the bottle. If it's being purchased as an investmen...
- January 4th, 2021, 6:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 166
- Views: 5760
- January 4th, 2021, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Apsara Cellars Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Las Madres
- Replies: 2
- Views: 246
- January 4th, 2021, 9:02 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1804
- Views: 99688
Re: What did you cook tonight?
Confit Duck Risotto with Porcini Powder, Shiitake and Crispy Duck Skin Garnsih
- January 3rd, 2021, 8:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Apsara Cellars Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Las Madres
- Replies: 2
- Views: 246
TN: 2012 Apsara Cellars Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Las Madres
2012 Apsara Cellars Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Las Madres - USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros (1/3/2021) Pop n pour in a Grassl 1850. 4hrs in and this wine is singing. Nose of briny black olive, menthol and black cherry. Palate is rich and balanced sporting black fruit notes nasally but red on...
- January 3rd, 2021, 7:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2091
RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
Just found out today. Leonard came to the very first offline I hosted at my home that began what turned into the Old Vines Offlines Series. We’ve been friends on Facebook ever since. Sad to hear of his passing. He was active on Wine Berserkers up until late October of 2020. Leonard Maran October 31,...
- January 3rd, 2021, 7:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Week 6 Virtual Tasting Series for Charity - Sparklers - Nate M for International Justice Mission - DEC30 - JAN6
- Replies: 80
- Views: 2068
Re: Week 6 Virtual Tasting Series for Charity - Sparklers - Nate M for International Justice Mission - DEC30 - JAN6
The Cruse was an impromptu toast of a wedding engagement while I popped the Marie Courtin on New Years Eve. My first Efflorescence but surely not my last. Nate, Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa carries Marie Courtin. Resonance, Efflorescence and Indulgence although I grabbed the last Resonance the other da...
- January 1st, 2021, 6:32 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Latkes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 487
Re: Latkes
I made some the other night to go with roasted pork shoulder and brussels sprouts. Added some green onion for a little flair.