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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 ...

Avocado!

A couple of us did.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Todd 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?

They tell you immediately when
you apply. Misses that part eh?

Andre M wrote: ↑January 20th, 2021, 7:03 pm Received my card today
Nice looking card.

And tomorrow the Liberte should arrive.
Thank you Matt and Chris!

#metoo

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.

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...

ykwon wrote: ↑January 19th, 2021, 12:41 pm
Brian Tuite wrote: ↑January 19th, 2021, 11:51 am CDA886D8-F036-407A-96C9-708416C1ABFA.png

Well that didn’t take long

I’ve been informed that was a technical glitch.

Cote-Rotie

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 ...

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 ...

Order in

3 SC
2 BW
2 OR
2 SE
3 SU
2 OV

1 Platt?

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...

James Mc wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 8:56 am So should I not be holding these, but rather enjoying these soon?

I’m holding the rest for a while. In spite if how tasty it is right now it is structured and the fruit leans a little heavy.

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

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 ...

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...

Cost Plus, white, square, hey store well, you can always get replacements...

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...

The ‘17 Rossi Ranch Grenache is lip smackingly good!

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...

alan weinberg wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 7:58 am
Ian S wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 6:58 am Accendo is better than Descendo, correct?
but not as good as Transcendo.

And not as predictable as Rescendo.

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?

Elysian is the best barrels and a different mix of oak coopers from the regular Crane.

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...

2 Elysian
2 Crane
4 McGah
6 Rosé

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.

Flawed Poll, you can only make one selection.

Mods, can we move this to the Curmudgeon Thread?

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...

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 ...

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?

Day 1 was very enjoyable but I could tell there was a lot to still uncoil. I was correct too!

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 ...

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...

Popped a '15 tonight, letting it air and come to temp. Kinda chilly in the cellar this time of year.

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 ...

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...

Just tank baby!

S. Rash wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 12:38 pm Thanks for the tasting note. Sounds like my kind of Syrah

Robin does a great job with these. I recommend them highly. Priced right as well.

Confit Duck Risotto with Porcini Powder, Shiitake and Crispy Duck Skin Garnsih

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...

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,...

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...

I made some the other night to go with roasted pork shoulder and brussels sprouts. Added some green onion for a little flair.

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