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I'm Such a Parker Score Wh__ (rhymes): 1946 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Convento Seleccion (100 pts)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « January 20th, 2019, 7:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » January 21st, 2014, 10:56 am » in Wine Talk

AFWE street cred aside - not that I had any anyway - I bit the bullet on this 100-point sherry, raved about by TWA as ulta-mega-super concentrated ....

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
January 20th, 2019, 7:49 am
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir

Last post by jan.brekke « January 20th, 2019, 7:48 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by jan.brekke » January 20th, 2019, 7:48 am » in Wine Talk

I haven't posted a tasting note on this board in years, but this wine is deserving. The nose has beautiful notes of spice and red fruits. This is a...

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Last post by jan.brekke
January 20th, 2019, 7:48 am
SFChron Wine Judging Results

Last post by larry schaffer « January 20th, 2019, 7:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » January 15th, 2019, 8:56 am » in Wine Talk

Results have just been released for the SFChron Wine Competition:
SFChronWineCompetition

The one winner that stood out in my mind is the Sparkling...

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Last post by larry schaffer
January 20th, 2019, 7:44 am
Unfashionable Alsace making a comeback?

Last post by Paul Miller « January 20th, 2019, 7:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Alex Rychlewski » August 31st, 2017, 1:20 am » in Wine Talk

I thought this article by Eric Asimov was well-written:

And I think he made an important point about Alsace’s fall from favor:
“The problem was...

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Last post by Paul Miller
January 20th, 2019, 7:30 am
TN: 2013 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 20th, 2019, 7:28 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » January 17th, 2019, 1:48 pm » in Wine Talk

2013 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (1/16/2019)
Spicy, packed with citrus, then...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 20th, 2019, 7:28 am
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Albert R « January 20th, 2019, 6:45 am
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Albert R
January 20th, 2019, 6:45 am
TN: 1961 Franco Fiorina Barolo (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by Karl K « January 20th, 2019, 6:41 am
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by Scott Brunson » January 20th, 2019, 5:49 am » in Wine Talk

1961 Franco Fiorina Barolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (1/19/2019)
Needs food (duh)
Roast squab and dirty risotto

I needed the Durand for the...

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Last post by Karl K
January 20th, 2019, 6:41 am
Premox'd White Burgs Turn Great? (per Jasper Morris)

Last post by A.Gillette « January 20th, 2019, 6:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by R. Frankel » January 19th, 2019, 10:02 pm » in Wine Talk

One of the most surprising things I heard in the recent IDTT podcast was Morris' claim that many bottles from 1996 white Burgundy (from his cellar)...

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Last post by A.Gillette
January 20th, 2019, 6:34 am
TN: 2013 Soliste L’ Ambroisie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Last post by Scott Goodwin « January 20th, 2019, 6:23 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jeffruggels » January 19th, 2019, 5:46 pm » in Wine Talk

Enjoyed this last night. Second bottle i have opened, previous was about a year ago. While i loved previous bottle, the past 12 months have been kind...

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Last post by Scott Goodwin
January 20th, 2019, 6:23 am
TN: 2011 Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie Les Elotins

Last post by Robert M yers « January 20th, 2019, 6:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by IlkkaL » January 20th, 2019, 1:04 am » in Wine Talk

As the gf had caught the flu and I had some rather nice steaks lined up for yesterday I needed to reach for the few decent half-bottles in my cellar....

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Last post by Robert M yers
January 20th, 2019, 6:07 am
Official Costco Thread

Last post by Jim Marmion « January 20th, 2019, 5:54 am
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WTSO and Last Bottle have their threads, so time to put one up for Costco. Varies from location to location and in SF we are lucky to have the Mtn...
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Last post by Jim Marmion
January 20th, 2019, 5:54 am
G. Conterno Barolo ?

Last post by g.colangelo « January 20th, 2019, 5:53 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by zack harris » January 18th, 2019, 6:49 am » in Wine Talk

Went to a well known steakhouse in NYC and saw this on the wine list: Barolo, G. Conterno 2013 $204. When I inquired about the wine, the wine...

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Last post by g.colangelo
January 20th, 2019, 5:53 am
2019 West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Casey Hartlip « January 20th, 2019, 5:16 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Casey Hartlip » January 1st, 2019, 6:25 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

As I sit here on January 1st (with NO hangover I'm proud to report) I wonder what the next vintage will bring. Will we get enough rainfall? Will the...

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
January 20th, 2019, 5:16 am
Aubert Spring Release

Last post by Bob Davis « January 20th, 2019, 5:03 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Frank Z » January 7th, 2019, 12:24 pm » in Wine Talk
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So it seems right after I got onto Kistler's mailing list last year, Aubert has moved me from their waiting list to mailing list. For those who have...
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Last post by Bob Davis
January 20th, 2019, 5:03 am
2004 Fevre Les Clos

Last post by PHuff « January 20th, 2019, 4:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Michael S. Monie » January 19th, 2019, 6:29 pm » in Wine Talk

The last of 18 bottles purchase upon release. And yes, I had a few pre-moxed ones over the years. But this last one was glorious. Absolutely pristine...

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Last post by PHuff
January 20th, 2019, 4:49 am
BerserkerDay 10 Master Thread (as featured in Forbes!) - FAQ/Info/Discussion

Last post by James FS « January 20th, 2019, 4:33 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Todd F r e n c h » January 3rd, 2019, 8:53 am » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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This will be the principal thread for all discussions related to BerserkerDay 10 #BD10 - a buying extravaganza unrivaled in any other wine community,...
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Last post by James FS
January 20th, 2019, 4:33 am
TN: 2014 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Wichmann Dundee Estate (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)

Last post by dsGriswold « January 20th, 2019, 12:05 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Glas » January 19th, 2019, 2:30 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Wichmann Dundee Estate - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (1/18/2019)
Day 1: Excellent! Very fragrant and vibrant palate....

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Last post by dsGriswold
January 20th, 2019, 12:05 am
London Eateries?

Last post by C Wagner « January 19th, 2019, 11:44 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Dave McCloskey » January 14th, 2019, 1:49 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

I'm traveling to London with some friends to go see a rugby match in March. Our first night in town we have reservations at Nuno Mendes' (formerly of...

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Last post by C Wagner
January 19th, 2019, 11:44 pm
2003 Chamber of Horrors

Last post by Chuck Miller « January 19th, 2019, 10:53 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Ian A » January 19th, 2019, 6:21 am » in Wine Talk

A bunch of us gathered at Piccolinos in London, for those who know it, just behind Liverpool Street Station, to taste some 2003 Bordeaux continuing...

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Last post by Chuck Miller
January 19th, 2019, 10:53 pm
Which Scotch distilleries are firing on all cylinders?

Last post by Al Osterheld « January 19th, 2019, 10:52 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by RyanC » October 17th, 2016, 6:43 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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I adore single malt Scotch. But I'm a relative beginner and it seems that, more often than not, I read about an exalted distillery that is no longer...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
January 19th, 2019, 10:52 pm
pasturebird.com

Last post by alan weinberg « January 19th, 2019, 10:29 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by alan weinberg » January 6th, 2019, 7:21 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

interesting site:
Just got my order, both black Silkies and spatchcocked birds, all organic free range. Gonna braise the black silkie with a coconut...

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Last post by alan weinberg
January 19th, 2019, 10:29 pm
FS: 2015 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin

Last post by BlaineRyanHunt « January 19th, 2019, 10:05 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by BlaineRyanHunt » January 19th, 2019, 6:41 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I’m not especially into Burgundy (sacrilege, I know) and would rather sell these and buy Bordeaux.

3x 2015 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin $400

Bought on...

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Last post by BlaineRyanHunt
January 19th, 2019, 10:05 pm
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by JulianD « January 19th, 2019, 9:15 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Chris S p i k e s » November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am » in Beer and Spirits

Anyone familiar? I saw them briefly on a menu at a restaurant I'm going to be hitting in a few weeks. I have never heard that the Japanese have made...

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Last post by JulianD
January 19th, 2019, 9:15 pm
Donnhoff 2017 price question.

Last post by Travis @llen « January 19th, 2019, 9:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Travis @llen » January 19th, 2019, 12:48 pm » in Wine Talk

Anyone know why the 2017 Donnhoff Hermannshohle GG Riesling price spiked this year? Looks like about a 25% increase. I know it is still a relative...

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Last post by Travis @llen
January 19th, 2019, 9:12 pm
Please tell me about Fait Main wines

Last post by Cris Whetstone « January 19th, 2019, 9:09 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by Alan Eden » January 17th, 2019, 7:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Turned out i signed up, i know its a cab but style wise what would it compare to.

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
January 19th, 2019, 9:09 pm
Tesseron Lot 53 - Perfection

Last post by Paul H Galli « January 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Paul H Galli » January 18th, 2019, 4:37 pm » in Beer and Spirits

Received this in the mail today and popped it.
Again, somewhat preliminary tasting notes, but I'm quickly getting the hang of it.

Tesseron Lot 53 -...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
January 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
Blind tasting of 15 Syrahs and 5 Rhone red blends

Last post by Alex N « January 19th, 2019, 9:03 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Blake Brown » January 17th, 2019, 5:12 pm » in Wine Talk

Our blind tasting group held its monthly tasting recently to blind taste a theme of Syrah and red Rhone blend varietals from California which was...

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Last post by Alex N
January 19th, 2019, 9:03 pm
2016 Pichon Comtesse - maybe the best since 1982

Last post by Kris Patten « January 19th, 2019, 8:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Martin Zwick » December 15th, 2018, 12:42 pm » in Wine Talk

2016 Ch. Pichon Comtesse

What a beauty. Velvet and silk on the palate and such sexy. Fantastic balance and with a never-ending length.

It is...

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Last post by Kris Patten
January 19th, 2019, 8:41 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2019, 8:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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I think it would be interesting to see what others are buying these days.

This week, I found 2 bottles of Hanzell Chardonnay from 1997 and a 3 pack...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2019, 8:27 pm
TN: 2013 Substance Merlot Super Substance Northridge Vineyard

Last post by jcoley3 « January 19th, 2019, 8:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Glas » January 12th, 2019, 6:34 am » in Wine Talk

2013 Substance Merlot Super Substance Northridge Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope (1/10/2019)
Day 1: Bing cherries, smoke,...

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Last post by jcoley3
January 19th, 2019, 8:22 pm
TN: Patricia Green 2017 Willamette Valley 'Reserve' Pinot Noir

Last post by Scott Watkins « January 19th, 2019, 8:00 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jcoley3 » January 19th, 2019, 7:04 pm » in Wine Talk

Great value here. Enjoyed with a five-spice rubbed chicken breast - the spice notes blended well with what seemed like a bit of whole cluster/stem...

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Last post by Scott Watkins
January 19th, 2019, 8:00 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by jon leifer « January 19th, 2019, 8:00 pm
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Happy Wednesday everyone!
I really didn't know what to open this evening so i closed my eyes ( after I was in my cellar) and blindly pulled out a...
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Last post by jon leifer
January 19th, 2019, 8:00 pm
2017 Pax Sonoma Hillsides

Last post by A.Gillette « January 19th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by J Dove » December 1st, 2018, 8:27 pm » in Wine Talk

This stands out as my most memorably disappointing wine of 2018.

Pretty floral nose. A little lean. Tartness mixed with sweet cranberry juice (in...

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Last post by A.Gillette
January 19th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Drink that shitty wine night for Laura's House/Falltacular 1/11/19-1/21/29 FINAL 2 DAYS

Last post by Brian Tuite « January 19th, 2019, 6:39 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian Tuite » January 7th, 2019, 4:09 pm » in Wine Talk
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In allegiance with the Cellartracker lowest scored wine in your cellar thread I propose we get that shit out of our cellars and drink it. I mean,...
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Last post by Brian Tuite
January 19th, 2019, 6:39 pm
Florida Fish of the Week

Last post by David K o l i n « January 19th, 2019, 6:34 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Jim Stewart » January 5th, 2019, 4:09 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

We are spending the winter months in Ft Myers, the city of palms and grouper sandwiches. There is a fishmonger shack/stand down the street. After...

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Last post by David K o l i n
January 19th, 2019, 6:34 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by BRhoades « January 19th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:28 am » in Beer and Spirits
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by BRhoades
January 19th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Please tell me how to arrange a helicopter landing at Fait Main Wines

Last post by GregT « January 19th, 2019, 5:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Nate Simon » January 19th, 2019, 10:10 am » in Wine Talk

Asking for a friend...

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Last post by GregT
January 19th, 2019, 5:54 pm
Please tell me about Fait Main wines

Last post by GregT « January 19th, 2019, 5:47 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by bob poirier » January 19th, 2019, 3:06 am » in Wine Talk

I tried the search feature but nothing came up newhere

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Last post by GregT
January 19th, 2019, 5:47 pm
TN: 2015 Vincent Dancer Bourgogne Rouge

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2019, 5:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 19th, 2019, 5:25 pm » in Wine Talk

This is a pretty big, burly bourgogne, pretty characteristic of the 2015 vintage.

Dark purple in the glass, there are very nice notes of currants...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2019, 5:25 pm
Oregon pinot vintage update?

Last post by Ian H « January 19th, 2019, 4:47 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by rfelthoven » January 18th, 2019, 8:51 pm » in Wine Talk

I'm curious how all you fellow Oregon pinot noir drinkers are finding the vintages from the last decade or so, and what you're drinking.

Starting...

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Last post by Ian H
January 19th, 2019, 4:47 pm
Does Chablis have premox issues like other white burgs?

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « January 19th, 2019, 4:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Scott Fitzgerald » January 19th, 2019, 7:22 am » in Wine Talk

Thinking of picking up some Les Clos for longer term cellaring. Do these wines experience similar premox issues to other white burgs?

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
January 19th, 2019, 4:40 pm
TN: 2008 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

Last post by cjsavino « January 19th, 2019, 4:38 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by T Wills » January 13th, 2018, 7:09 pm » in Wine Talk

2008 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1/13/2018)
One of the greatest...

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Last post by cjsavino
January 19th, 2019, 4:38 pm
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Adam Noble « January 19th, 2019, 4:34 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by Adam Noble
January 19th, 2019, 4:34 pm
Why sous vide?

Last post by Anton D « January 19th, 2019, 4:06 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by PeterJ » June 20th, 2018, 11:19 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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I was given an Anova Sous Vide cooker for Father’s Day. I’d asked for it partly because of references to sous vide here, but now I’m wondering if was...
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Last post by Anton D
January 19th, 2019, 4:06 pm
Grassl Glass reviews/evals [merged]

Last post by Mark Y « January 19th, 2019, 4:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Peter Petersen » January 11th, 2019, 9:40 pm » in Wine Talk
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We might as well get our reviews going. My glass arrived today. Was a bit surprised at the glass I received but far from unhappy as Cab/Bdx happens...
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Last post by Mark Y
January 19th, 2019, 4:05 pm
Pleasant surprises

Last post by Ron Slye « January 19th, 2019, 3:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by J Dove » January 19th, 2019, 3:14 pm » in Wine Talk

It's not uncommon to open a bottle you had high hopes for and end up a little or a lot disappointed. I love it when the opposite happens. I love Cab...

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Last post by Ron Slye
January 19th, 2019, 3:51 pm
Paging Mr. Alfert: 2016 Les Carmes Haut Brion

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « January 19th, 2019, 3:49 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by crickey » January 19th, 2019, 3:34 pm » in Wine Talk

Just looking at the just-released review by Galloni. Ignoring the 98 score for a moment, let's focus on the tasting note:

Red cherry jam, wild...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
January 19th, 2019, 3:49 pm
Please tell me about Fait Main wines

Last post by Drew Goin « January 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by Alan Eden » January 17th, 2019, 7:16 pm » in Wine Talk

Turned out i signed up, i know its a cab but style wise what would it compare to.

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Last post by Drew Goin
January 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
Texas BBQ Spring Break

Last post by Marshall H « January 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by TimF » January 7th, 2019, 3:11 pm » in Travel Forum

It took a while to settle on a spring break destination this year. I’ve got a 13 year old daughter and 14 year old son. London concerned me with that...

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Last post by Marshall H
January 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
Your Gin?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2019, 3:08 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2019, 3:08 pm
SOLD 2002 Ridge Monte Bello

Last post by Billy Norris « January 19th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Billy Norris » January 19th, 2019, 3:04 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Pristine condition. Purchased from reputable retailer who had it stored in a temp/humidity controlled cellar since release. Located in Tampa, FL...

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Last post by Billy Norris
January 19th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « January 19th, 2019, 2:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 10:35 pm » in Wine Talk
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I have a strong interest in the history and culture of wine growing and making in the Santa Clara and San Benito areas.

Often (in my mind) the...
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Last post by Drew Goin
January 19th, 2019, 2:59 pm
What food for the Superbowl?

Last post by johngonzales « January 19th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by J a y H a c k » January 18th, 2019, 10:05 am » in Epicurean Exploits

I usually have a small group of friends over for the Superbowl to drink good wine and eat and make insulting comments about all the non-Jets teams...

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Last post by johngonzales
January 19th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Rieslingfeier 2019 Egon Müller Momofuku Ko Dinner

Last post by Jayson Cohen « January 19th, 2019, 2:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert Dentice » January 19th, 2019, 6:11 am » in Wine Talk

After a couple of unsanctioned events to welcome visiting winemakers (Nadine and Julian Haart and Julia and Klaus-Peter Keller at Robertas (remind me...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
January 19th, 2019, 2:51 pm
Sandlands Save the Date: Jan. 17th

Last post by Robert R « January 19th, 2019, 2:33 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by ky1em!ttskus » January 12th, 2018, 12:32 pm » in Wine Talk
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We plan to release our 2016 wines on Wednesday, January 17th to our customers who have previously purchased from us. On Tuesday, January 23rd we will...
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Last post by Robert R
January 19th, 2019, 2:33 pm
Want to taste a wine with obvious VA...in the name of learning...

Last post by Wes Barton « January 19th, 2019, 2:30 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brandon R » January 17th, 2019, 3:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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I see notes here and there mentioning wines that have too much volatile acidity. I'm sure I've had wines with elevated VA, but I can't say that I...
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Last post by Wes Barton
January 19th, 2019, 2:30 pm
Moving to Argentina

Last post by Michael O'Brien « January 19th, 2019, 2:28 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by D A V E ARIZMEN D I » January 16th, 2019, 6:10 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Very new to the Board, and generally new to the world of wine. Hello all!

I have been given the wonderful opportunity to live in Buenos Aires for...

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
January 19th, 2019, 2:28 pm
Favorite Riesling from USA ?

Last post by stevetimko « January 19th, 2019, 2:21 pm
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by Jim Stewart » December 10th, 2018, 3:25 pm » in Wine Talk
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I have an accelerating interest in Riesling (fueled a bit by my moderate OCD). I have ignored Riesling for a long time, but I recently grabbed a few...
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January 19th, 2019, 2:21 pm
Glyphosate in California wines

Last post by Anton D « January 19th, 2019, 2:13 pm
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by alan weinberg » January 12th, 2019, 8:27 am » in Wine Talk

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Last post by Anton D
January 19th, 2019, 2:13 pm
Carlisle Release Letter Live on Website

Last post by Peter Shurman « January 19th, 2019, 2:09 pm
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by AD Northup » January 17th, 2019, 4:13 am » in Wine Talk

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Last post by Peter Shurman
January 19th, 2019, 2:09 pm
PSA: Fait Main at Benchmark bin sale

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 19th, 2019, 1:59 pm
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by C h r i s - B. » January 19th, 2019, 12:02 pm » in Wine Talk

I hear this is a WineBerserker favorite? /s

In the Benchmark bin sale:

Fait Main Chardonnay Toyon Farm 2016 - $75.00, 6 in stock (see also...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 19th, 2019, 1:59 pm
Hangover Prevention - supplements

Last post by Jason T « January 19th, 2019, 1:52 pm
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by RKatz » January 19th, 2019, 8:08 am » in Wine Talk

Haven't seen any recent postings on this, so figured I would share some experience.

There are several brands of supplements on the market designed...

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Last post by Jason T
January 19th, 2019, 1:52 pm
D’Angerville Volnay Clos des Ducs 2002

Last post by Mark Golodetz « January 19th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Mark Golodetz » January 5th, 2019, 2:21 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I have 12 loose bottles of this beautiful Volnay. Frankly last time I tasted it, it was lovely but still needed another five to ten years to hit full...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
January 19th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Perhaps my greatest "Pobega Exeprience" of all time...William and Mary!

Last post by Dave McIsaac « January 19th, 2019, 1:19 pm
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by Anton D » January 18th, 2019, 12:02 pm » in Wine Talk

In 2017, we had the extreme good fortune of meeting Will Segui at Mending Wall, and he told us about he and his wife's own wine project, William and...

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Last post by Dave McIsaac
January 19th, 2019, 1:19 pm
Cellartracker

Last post by Steve Eisenhauer « January 19th, 2019, 1:04 pm
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by Steve Eisenhauer » January 19th, 2019, 8:12 am » in Wine Talk

Admins. Move if needed.

I'm looking for Meerlust on CT. PM me, please.

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Last post by Steve Eisenhauer
January 19th, 2019, 1:04 pm
WTB: 2013 Screaming Eagle, 2013 Harlan

Last post by R u s s e l l B e a r d « January 19th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by R u s s e l l B e a r d » January 19th, 2019, 12:55 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking for bottles of each for a gift.
Thank you.
Russell Beard

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Last post by R u s s e l l B e a r d
January 19th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Florence & Rome

Last post by N. Justl « January 19th, 2019, 12:44 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Mike Cohen » July 22nd, 2018, 11:18 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Heading to Florence and Rome at the end of August. Looking for family-friendly restaurants. Going with teens and grandparents so not looking for...

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Last post by N. Justl
January 19th, 2019, 12:44 pm
Anyone know a good source for Edoardo Valentini

Last post by Kelly Walker « January 19th, 2019, 12:38 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Greg Mitrakas » December 12th, 2018, 7:10 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

I live in Massachusetts and am looking on picking up some of his wines but they are very difficult to find. If anyone knows a good retail source that...

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Last post by Kelly Walker
January 19th, 2019, 12:38 pm
Is Le Montrachet really a notch above the other hyphenated ones?

Last post by alan weinberg « January 19th, 2019, 12:24 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Alex Rychlewski » January 13th, 2019, 8:20 am » in Wine Talk

Hi,

I realize, of course, that producer counts here. A lot.

I ask the question as someone who has had all the wines, be never in a comparative...

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Last post by alan weinberg
January 19th, 2019, 12:24 pm
It's been too long! Pizza!

Last post by stevetimko « January 19th, 2019, 12:07 pm
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by mike pobega » February 12th, 2011, 7:17 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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The pizza threads seemed to disappear around here lately. I must not let that happen.
Homemade dough
sliced mozzarella
homemade San Marzano sauce...
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Last post by stevetimko
January 19th, 2019, 12:07 pm
FS: 6 x 2014 Zepaltas Chardonnay Babushka Keefer Ranch REDUCED

Last post by Pat Burton « January 19th, 2019, 11:44 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Pat Burton » January 10th, 2019, 9:59 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I love this wine, but simply bought too much. I'm offering 6 x 2014 Zepaltas Chardonnay Babushka Keefer Ranch at $150, which is below my original...

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Last post by Pat Burton
January 19th, 2019, 11:44 am
Bern’s Recommendations

Last post by Hank Victor « January 19th, 2019, 11:41 am
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by NicholasP » June 27th, 2018, 1:32 pm » in Wine Talk

Despite living just across the bridge in St. Pete, I’m ashamed to admit that I don’t frequent Bern’s as often as I’d like.

My boss gave me a fairly...

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Last post by Hank Victor
January 19th, 2019, 11:41 am
Paging Brad Baker: is this in any way real?

Last post by Mark Neustrom « January 19th, 2019, 11:12 am
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by alan weinberg » November 30th, 2018, 12:58 pm » in Wine Talk

from Garagiste, evidently alleging that there is a secret in Champagne that almost all is made by some secret organization: “What if I told you that...

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Last post by Mark Neustrom
January 19th, 2019, 11:12 am
Sommelier Guild of Atlanta MURPHY'S Dinner Tuesday January 29th

Last post by Gary Margol « January 19th, 2019, 10:59 am
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by Gary Margol » January 19th, 2019, 10:59 am » in Offline Planner

Murphy's has been one of Atlanta's best-loved restaurants for more than 30 years. Located in the heart of stylish Virginia Highland, Tom Murphy's...

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Last post by Gary Margol
January 19th, 2019, 10:59 am
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2019, 10:22 am
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by c fu » April 17th, 2018, 10:05 pm » in Wine Talk
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Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2019, 10:22 am
California’s great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by Brian Tuite « January 19th, 2019, 10:17 am
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by M. Dildine » February 18th, 2010, 5:50 pm » in Wine Talk
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Nothing in the wine world fascinates me like California’s heritage vineyards. These vineyards have it all – history, romance and most of all, they...
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Last post by Brian Tuite
January 19th, 2019, 10:17 am
LTB SCARECROW allocation

Last post by William Gladstone « January 19th, 2019, 9:30 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by William Gladstone » January 19th, 2019, 9:30 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Dear Berserker friends, -

We are looking to purchase your allocation of 2016 Scarecrow -
We make the transaction as easy as possible, there will...

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Last post by William Gladstone
January 19th, 2019, 9:30 am
Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles

Last post by David Cooper « January 19th, 2019, 9:03 am
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by Robert Dentice » January 4th, 2016, 11:46 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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I go to Los Angeles 4 or 5 times per year and admittedly I have been hyper-critical of the food scene. Keep in mind I live in NYC and dine there...
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Last post by David Cooper
January 19th, 2019, 9:03 am
Chicago in January - Looking for a few recs

Last post by Mattstolz « January 19th, 2019, 8:45 am
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by T Fletcher » January 9th, 2019, 1:43 pm » in Travel Forum

My wife and I are taking our 10-year old son to Chicago over the weekend of Jan 18-20 to see Hamilton. She and I saw the show last March during a...

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Last post by Mattstolz
January 19th, 2019, 8:45 am
Winery Lake Vnyd??

Last post by Mel Knox « January 19th, 2019, 8:37 am
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by TomHill » January 18th, 2019, 8:20 am » in Wine Talk

In the early 1960's, Rene di Rosa planted the WineryLakeVnyd in the Carneros. There was some legendary
wines that came from grapes he sold in the...

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Last post by Mel Knox
January 19th, 2019, 8:37 am
all you need is love and wine

Last post by Chr!s G|@rn3r « January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am
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by Chr!s G|@rn3r » January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am » in Wine Pimps

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Last post by Chr!s G|@rn3r
January 19th, 2019, 8:35 am
Cantemerle 05 and Du Tertre 06

Last post by Julian Marshall « January 19th, 2019, 8:31 am
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by Julian Marshall » December 23rd, 2018, 1:18 am » in Wine Talk

A couple of bottles to limber up before Christmas.

Cantemerle 2005

I'm a great fan of Cantemerle, or rather I used to be, but this is one of an...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
January 19th, 2019, 8:31 am
1994 R. LOPEZ de HEREDIA VINA TONDONIA GRAN RESERVA RIOJA

Last post by Blake Brown « January 19th, 2019, 8:17 am
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by Blake Brown » January 18th, 2019, 5:18 pm » in Wine Talk

Another recent in the mood opening of a Spanish Tempranillo proved to be the wrong choice {the 05` Vina Bosconia was the other} as i found this wine...

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Last post by Blake Brown
January 19th, 2019, 8:17 am
SVB 2019 Wine Biz Report

Last post by larry schaffer « January 19th, 2019, 8:14 am
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by R. Frankel » January 17th, 2019, 8:49 am » in Wine Talk

Well this was a fun morning read (US wine trends):

I’m sure that many of the wine press reporters will look to spin this negatively to drive...

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Last post by larry schaffer
January 19th, 2019, 8:14 am
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by John Webber « January 19th, 2019, 8:05 am
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It seems week after week that Envoyer has been offering one cool Champagne after another. Just today, the Vilmart Cuvee Rubis '10. Earlier this week...
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Last post by John Webber
January 19th, 2019, 8:05 am
Atlanta

Last post by RKatz « January 19th, 2019, 7:49 am
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UPDATED
Craft- NOW CLOSED
Bones- $15
Chops/Chops Lobster Bar- $15
MF Sushi- NOW CLOSED
MF Buckhead- NOW CLOSED
Valenza- $20 (Not regularly...
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Last post by RKatz
January 19th, 2019, 7:49 am
Any general advice and tips for first-timer ?

Last post by dankrall « January 19th, 2019, 7:40 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Jim Stewart » January 17th, 2019, 11:35 am » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

Looking for some common sense been there / done that, so don't do that / do this kind of advice for a first-timer. Not specific deals, just general...

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Last post by dankrall
January 19th, 2019, 7:40 am
FS: A few SQNs REDUCED

Last post by Jonathan Sirot « January 19th, 2019, 7:37 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Jonathan Sirot » January 16th, 2019, 5:31 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Doing a little cellar thinning to make room and funds, for BerserkerDay All btls were bought on release and stored in temp controlled cellar.

2012...

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Last post by Jonathan Sirot
January 19th, 2019, 7:37 am
ZinEx Anyone?

Last post by Richard Albert « January 19th, 2019, 7:24 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jeff Kralik » January 15th, 2019, 10:08 pm » in Wine Talk

Any Beserkers heading to ZinEx this week in San Francisco? I leave tomorrow and will be there through the Grand Tasting. If nothing else, would love...

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Last post by Richard Albert
January 19th, 2019, 7:24 am
Please tell Alan about Fait Main wines....

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 19th, 2019, 6:36 am
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by Joe S. » January 18th, 2019, 8:05 pm » in Wine Talk

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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 19th, 2019, 6:36 am
FS: 1996 Salon

Last post by davidsturek « January 19th, 2019, 6:27 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by davidsturek » January 19th, 2019, 6:27 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Selling a single bottle of 1996 Salon. Perfect condition etc. Will ship buyers expense/risk. Happy to meet locally in the Seattle area. Paypal...

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Last post by davidsturek
January 19th, 2019, 6:27 am
TN: 2001 Château de Beaucastel - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Last post by Chris de W. « January 19th, 2019, 6:24 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » January 15th, 2019, 12:05 pm » in Wine Talk

2001 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (12/18/2018)
-- popped and poured, but...

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Last post by Chris de W.
January 19th, 2019, 6:24 am
TNs: Two Mercurey from Francois Raquilet

Last post by Dennis Atick « January 19th, 2019, 6:18 am
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by Dennis Atick » October 15th, 2018, 8:46 am » in Wine Talk

Raquillet is a new domaine to me.
William Kelley had some nice things to say so I took a shot when I found some at a decent price.

2013 François...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
January 19th, 2019, 6:18 am
TN: Three Calif Dessert Rieslings...(short/boring)

Last post by larry schaffer « January 19th, 2019, 6:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » January 18th, 2019, 8:54 am » in Wine Talk

Tried these w/ friends ystrday afternoon:
1. Burgess JohannisbergRiesling Slctd Late Hrvst WineryLakeVnyd/NapaVlly (Botrytis; SaH: 26.0 Brix; 1390...

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Last post by larry schaffer
January 19th, 2019, 6:07 am
Wife in Hong Kong. Any suggestions?

Last post by Christine Huang « January 19th, 2019, 5:40 am
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Bdklein » January 17th, 2019, 7:05 pm » in Travel Forum

Not looking for one. Lol.
My wife is there for a few days.
Any suggestions for food, drink, shopping, sights, etc. she's staying in Kowloon .

Thanks...

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Last post by Christine Huang
January 19th, 2019, 5:40 am
Which Comte Liger Belair?

Last post by Gerhard P. « January 19th, 2019, 3:06 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Bob Paul » January 18th, 2019, 7:36 am » in Wine Talk

We're having dinner at restaurant tonight and they have a few of the 2016 CLB wines at good price points. I am looking at the 2016 Vosne Romanee and...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
January 19th, 2019, 3:06 am
Please tell me about posting three different threads about the same topic

Last post by Anton D « January 19th, 2019, 12:38 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Nate Simon » January 18th, 2019, 10:31 pm » in Wine Talk

Any pro tips from veteran Berserkers?

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Last post by Anton D
January 19th, 2019, 12:38 am
Hong Kong: Where to Eat?

Last post by Bdklein « January 18th, 2019, 11:52 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by p@ulbortin » June 21st, 2016, 7:27 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Any suggestions?

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Last post by Bdklein
January 18th, 2019, 11:52 pm
Anyone have any TN's on 2016 Sinegal Cab?

Last post by Paul Marshall « January 18th, 2019, 10:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by PHuff » January 17th, 2019, 4:23 pm » in Wine Talk

A guy at a local wine shop recommended this Cab to me, but there is not a lot of info on this vintage online. Does anyone here have any experience...

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Last post by Paul Marshall
January 18th, 2019, 10:16 pm
Geneva dinner

Last post by patrick c albright « January 18th, 2019, 10:07 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Paul McCourt » January 18th, 2019, 7:57 am » in Travel Forum

Going to be there for a night. Any restaurant reccos good for a group (9)? Doesn't need to be high-end.

Thanks

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Last post by patrick c albright
January 18th, 2019, 10:07 pm

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