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Have you folks had the same experience as I have with Flannery steaks that you freeze having leaking vacuum packs when you thaw them? I had a problem in the past with ground beef but now it’s showing up with steaks as well. Sous vide a couple steaks last week and one of them was filling with water s...

I get that the place is called “Flannery Beef,” but I’d recommend trying out their pork chops, as well. I have thrown a couple in my last few orders and, as you would expect, they’re great! I’ve tried the pork cap with little success, flavor is nil. I’ll have to try these. Thawing a Picanha for ton...

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 need...

2018 Turley Buck Cobb Vineyard Vermentino Amador County out of a Grassl Mineralitié

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2020, 2:07 pm
I am super sensitive to TCA and find fewer tainted bottles each year.
(Or maybe I am becoming senile)

I agree!

Tuesday beats out Thursday for me but either is doable

Have a 2006 Sonoma Coast PN that has been waiting for this day.

I’m game dependent on what day.

Vince T wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2020, 4:44 pm
Thanks David for the note as I missed the virtual tasting today. How do you feel about the aging potential?

This wine is big in every sense of the word. Big fruit, big acid, big tannins. Like David said it’s very un-D&R, very much a comfort wine.

Flannery NY and Grilled Caesar

I would think Halcon Vineyard would trump them all. Paul could give us figures. It snows there regularly.

Maybe you’re being trolled!

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2020, 6:06 pm
Big enough to cook that aforementioned high horse. With room left over, to cook a side dish of noodles.

Very frugal of you.

I opened the same bottle last night. Heavy on raspberry/strawberry Jolly Rancher, very bright, fresh, easy drinking, still a baby.

A tasty Chili that’s simple and quick. (Chili and bean arguers can start a new thread) Chili Stew 1lb+ lean ground beef Medium onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 1-1/2 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp pepper 1 Tsp Chili powder 1/2 Tsp Celery salt 1/8 - 1/4 Tsp Cayenne depending in taste Big pinch of Thyme Big pinch...

Mine arriving tomorrow. You didn't waste any time here, did you. When I finished the final few ounces of the 2017 last night, there was a distinct cranberry note in the finish. Did you find that in the 2018? Finishing it this evening. I’ll let you know. Still sitting on dark cherry on day 2. The fi...

Cris Whetstone wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2020, 4:39 pm
Do we have to wear pants?

Only from the waist down.

I’ll try for tonight but it’s awfully close to dinnertime.

Frank Murray III wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2020, 11:02 am
Mine arriving tomorrow.

You didn't waste any time here, did you. When I finished the final few ounces of the 2017 last night, there was a distinct cranberry note in the finish. Did you find that in the 2018?

Finishing it this evening. I’ll let you know.

Know your drivers. I haven’t signed in years.

Craig Pichette wrote: ↑
March 24th, 2020, 4:55 pm
It looks like there is a sale on the website on CA reserve.

20% off. They emailed about it a couple days ago.

2018 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (3/24/2020) Fresh off the UPS truck, been open about 2hrs. Black raspberry, blood orange and some Sonoma Coast funkiness. Nice texture, lip smackingly bright and edgy. Have about 4oz left that I’ll save for t...

Is there a 7:00 or 7:30 slot available? ~ Resident PITA Yes, I can move it slightly earlier, though Charlie Fu is the one who has requested the late time, as he needs to wait until his daughter is in bed before he's allowed to drink alcohol! You have an early bedtime, Brian? champagne.gif Any slot ...

Is there a 7:00 or 7:30 slot available?
~ Resident PITA

Are you planning later get-togethers? 5:30 is too early for me.

The same group of people responded to both threads with similar replies. This shelter in place affecting you in different ways than me.

Paul and Jackie dropped my 6-pack off this afternoon. Working on the last few ounces of the 2018 Alturas at hour 3. Savory nose, bright, fruity, great structure, very grippy give it a huge decant, order more.

Albert R wrote: ↑
March 21st, 2020, 3:33 pm

That was one heck of a celebration! Cheers to you Brian!

It was binge drinking.

Steve Crawford wrote: ↑
March 21st, 2020, 3:59 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
March 20th, 2020, 7:04 pm
2015 Becklyn Napa Valley
2015 Carter Carter
2017 12c G3 Reserve

Things are getting real...
Regarding the 12c, have you had ether of the myriad 2017 g3's? If so any feedback on comparing the 3?

Not yet, had the ‘17 Empyrean in my hand the other night and ended up going in another direction.

I've decided that I just don't enjoy Chenin Blanc. Looking to trade the following four bottles. Not looking for anything specific, so if interested I'm sure we can work something out. Located in the Princeton/Bucks County, PA area: 1 - 2016 Sandlands Amador Chenin Blanc 1 - 2017 Sandlands Amador Ch...

Sad Times in Sonoma County

Funny you mention that because I had the opportunity to visit both Kiser and Halcon vineyards on the same day a few years back and its interesting how these two sites so far removed from one another can have such similar soil compositions. Is it from the Highlands being land that was uplifted by vol...

Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑
March 20th, 2020, 3:44 pm
Consider getting tested. Changes in smell and ability to taste have been associated with coronavirus.

He’s not only a doctor in real life but he plays one one the Internet too. I’d listen to him.

Sonoma County Records First Coronavirus Death

Albert R wrote: ↑
March 20th, 2020, 7:41 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
March 20th, 2020, 7:04 pm
2015 Becklyn Napa Valley
2015 Carter Carter
Wow! Tell us more....

You want more? I have more... I likely won’t remember it in the morning though.

2015 Becklyn Napa Valley
2015 Carter Carter
2017 12c G3 Reserve

Things are getting real...

In Napa, though, things are looked at differently. Over here in Sonoma they consider construction an essential business. In Napa it’s not that way though because today they shut down construction at Rivers-Marie. Over here it would be business as usual.

In Sonoma County that would not be an issue. Businesses that support or supply essential businesses are considered essential as well. I have worked all week because I supply essential businesses and I am
Mobile.

ERPark wrote: ↑
March 20th, 2020, 8:17 am

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 9:24 pm
If I swipe right do we have to hook up?
To paraphrase the movie “Fight Club”......the first rule of WB Virtual Offline is......

I’ll have plenty if hand sanitizer in the ready.

In terms of wine production, I would think one could make the argument that there is"time sensitive" work to get the next harvest ready, so that should be excluded. Here at my Lab, they are willing to exclude "time sensitive" tasks (mostly experimental) where failure to do this or that compromises ...

Hah, people were joking, but it seems wine shipments are more important than scientific investigations. I guess wine shipping is similar to restaurant delivery... Only those wineries whose inventory is on-sight. Many smaller ones, us included, use storage/shipping facilities, and they are all close...

We have company tonight, maybe next time.

ERPark wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 8:36 pm
My iPad only showed 4 tiles, as well.

Can you pick who you want to see displayed?

If I swipe right do we have to hook up?

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:35 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:28 pm
I’ll have to figure out this webcam thingy. #luddite
It’s an app
That’s short for application

Happy fricking birthday

IPhone? How can you see that desktop panel in a small screen?
Go slow, I’m almost a senior citizen.

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

2017 Quivet Cabernet Sauvignon Pellet Vineyard

WOW

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

Albert R wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:33 pm
Happy Birthday Brian/OT!!!

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:28 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:14 pm
‘14 Oakville Farmhouse, dayum! Happy Birthday to me!

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Happy Birthday!!!

I’ll have to figure out this webcam thingy. #luddite

‘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...

‘14 Oakville Farmhouse, dayum! Happy Birthday to me!

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