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Last post by Ethan Abraham « January 19th, 2020, 6:15 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 18th, 2020, 12:59 pm » in Wine Talk

What do you buy in large format, and why?

Looking at the cellar, the vast majority of mags and larger I have are champagne. I have a few mags of...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
January 19th, 2020, 6:15 am
TN: Chateau Musar Rouge 2012

Last post by Otto Forsberg « January 19th, 2020, 6:12 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by SainaN » January 16th, 2020, 12:53 pm » in Wine Talk

I've been drinking a Ch. Musar Rouge 2012 , the most recent release, over the past three days. It was actually pretty open aromatically even on day...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
January 19th, 2020, 6:12 am
Does There Come A Time When The Search For Epiphany Experiences Ceases?

Last post by Jim Cowan « January 19th, 2020, 6:10 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by Michael S. Monie » January 18th, 2020, 5:56 pm » in Wine Talk

After you've been at this for a few decades, you come to realize that the truely remarkable experiences with wine are far and inbetween. While those...

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Last post by Jim Cowan
January 19th, 2020, 6:10 am
White burgundy producer classification

Last post by Ethan Abraham « January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Ethan Abraham » January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am » in Wine Talk

There are excellent threads here on classification of red burg producers. Has anyone put together anything similar for white? This is likely...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am
Impact of Crawlspace Encapsulation on Cellar Performance

Last post by David Glasser « January 19th, 2020, 5:42 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Kelly Walker » January 18th, 2020, 2:01 pm » in Wine Talk

Living in the Carolinas we do not have basements, but almost exclusively crawlspaces. This is mainly due to the clay soils. When I built my new...

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Last post by David Glasser
January 19th, 2020, 5:42 am
Washington State Wine Trip - Recommendations Needed!

Last post by Albert R « January 19th, 2020, 5:38 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 8
by Andrew Goldberg » January 12th, 2020, 12:25 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

Hello all. New to Wine Berserkers and to posting in online forums altogether. My wife and I are thinking about a trip to Washington State this summer...

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Last post by Albert R
January 19th, 2020, 5:38 am
Naples, FL Dining

Last post by F.Daner « January 19th, 2020, 5:34 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by R. Wilhite » May 15th, 2017, 1:32 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Anyone have good recommendations for Naples? Looking for non chain places

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Last post by F.Daner
January 19th, 2020, 5:34 am
Kinsman Inaugural Release

Last post by Ian S « January 19th, 2020, 5:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by H Guy » May 15th, 2019, 2:58 pm » in Wine Talk
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Anyone else on the release or have had an early taste? It's set for Wed May 22.

It is with great excitement we ask you to please save a date on...
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Last post by Ian S
January 19th, 2020, 5:31 am
TN: 2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea

Last post by bob parsons alberta « January 19th, 2020, 5:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 7th, 2019, 6:01 am » in Wine Talk

2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (6/6/2019)
Served blind at our tasting group, this was the...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
January 19th, 2020, 5:30 am
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by Albert R « January 19th, 2020, 5:27 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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There have been several lastbottlewines.com threads, so I thought it would be good to create one overall thread for discussion about the...
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Last post by Albert R
January 19th, 2020, 5:27 am
2017 Quilceda Creek - yay or nay?

Last post by JeremyMullman « January 19th, 2020, 5:27 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by JosephW » January 18th, 2020, 2:42 am » in Wine Talk

Just got my offer and it is $145 for a 750 and $319 for a magnum.

Tasting note included but no point score from Dunnuck.

Anyone have any insight?...

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Last post by JeremyMullman
January 19th, 2020, 5:27 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « January 19th, 2020, 4:59 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Aubrey Lloyd » March 7th, 2012, 2:47 pm » in Wine Talk
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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 Robert.A.Jr.
January 19th, 2020, 4:59 am
What’s the last bottle in your cellar you’ll drink?

Last post by YLee « January 19th, 2020, 4:56 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 53
by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » January 17th, 2020, 8:36 pm » in Wine Talk
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Of everything you have in your current cellar (or waiting to ship), what’s the last bottle you’d open and why?

Me: 2016 Sottimano Barbaresco Cottá -...
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Last post by YLee
January 19th, 2020, 4:56 am
Davenport Cellars is Closing 65% off all Wines

Last post by James Mc « January 19th, 2020, 4:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 61
by John Glas » December 22nd, 2019, 8:19 am » in Wine Talk
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Some good wines still left and at $10 a bottle with $30 flat rate shipping is a no brainer.
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Last post by James Mc
January 19th, 2020, 4:51 am
A few photos from recent Sonoma / Napa wine trip

Last post by F.Daner « January 19th, 2020, 4:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by Ken Zinns » January 16th, 2020, 8:26 pm » in Wine Talk

Thought I'd post a few photos from a Sonoma / Napa wine trip last week with Eric Anderson of Grape-Nutz and another friend. Should have a Grape-Nutz...

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Last post by F.Daner
January 19th, 2020, 4:50 am
Some Basic (But Good) Filipino Home Dishes.

Last post by Carlos Delpin « January 19th, 2020, 4:44 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by LMD Ermitaño » January 18th, 2020, 11:34 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

One of my sisters lives & works in the USA (a doctor specialising in allergies) with her own private practice. She and her husband (also a doctor - a...

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Last post by Carlos Delpin
January 19th, 2020, 4:44 am
Top three white Burgundy producers in your cellar

Last post by Peter Hirsch « January 19th, 2020, 3:41 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 67
by Howard Cooper » January 17th, 2020, 5:49 am » in Wine Talk
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Ramonet
Bernard Moreau
Bouchard Pere

My numbers for each of these are much lower than for my top red Burgundy producers, which makes...
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Last post by Peter Hirsch
January 19th, 2020, 3:41 am
Costa Rica Questions

Last post by Josh Grossman « January 19th, 2020, 3:30 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 27
by Poppy Davis » January 12th, 2020, 9:48 am » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

Hi all!

We are on a very limited budget and looking into Costa Rica. I've looked over all the previous threads on Costa Rica and have taken in the...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
January 19th, 2020, 3:30 am
TN: Vieux Donjon Vertical

Last post by Chris.C. « January 19th, 2020, 2:46 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 14
by wspohn » January 15th, 2020, 1:08 pm » in Wine Talk

Notes from a Vieux Donjon vertical tasting dinner at a local restaurant.

2017 Chante Cigale Extrait blanc – mid golden colour, and a nose of...

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Last post by Chris.C.
January 19th, 2020, 2:46 am
Honoring Michel Lafarge

Last post by Chris.C. « January 19th, 2020, 2:41 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by Mike Ripley-Lotee » January 17th, 2020, 8:40 pm » in Wine Talk

To honor Michel we had 1991 Volnay Clos des Chenes tonight.
A 91 for a 91 year old.
Great color. Nose black Cherries, licorice..
Cherry, cassis,...

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Last post by Chris.C.
January 19th, 2020, 2:41 am
TN; 2014 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas

Last post by Chris.C. « January 19th, 2020, 2:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by Kent Comley » January 17th, 2020, 10:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Bright blueberry fruit, a sense of sweetness and low pH viscosity, some oak evident. Lacks excitement and feels rather generic. Not really my thing...

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Last post by Chris.C.
January 19th, 2020, 2:34 am
Nice Bottles Don't Necessarily Make Good Pairings: Exhibit "A".

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « January 19th, 2020, 2:23 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 28
by LMD Ermitaño » January 17th, 2020, 8:40 am » in Wine Talk

Saturday, the 4th January 2020, was a quiet dinner out with my family in celebration of our 28th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, my 2nd son was...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
January 19th, 2020, 2:23 am
TN: 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien

Last post by Rudi Finkler « January 19th, 2020, 12:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by Alex Frank » January 18th, 2020, 12:48 pm » in Wine Talk

First-ever tasting note posted here, so please be gentle.

2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien

I was sworn into the Washington State Bar...

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Last post by Rudi Finkler
January 19th, 2020, 12:50 am
BerserkerDay 11 Master Thread - FAQ/Updates/Info

Last post by brigcampbell « January 19th, 2020, 12:13 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes
Replies: 12
by Todd F r e n c h » December 16th, 2019, 10:33 am » in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes

This will be the principal thread for all discussions related to BerserkerDay 11 #BD11 - a buying extravaganza unrivaled in any other wine community,...

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Last post by brigcampbell
January 19th, 2020, 12:13 am
Paris Bound in February

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « January 19th, 2020, 12:13 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by Demian Saenz » January 17th, 2020, 7:01 pm » in Wine Talk

Alright Berserkers, I need your input for our next trip. We're heading to Paris the week of Feb 16. Family of four planning to do all of the usual...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
January 19th, 2020, 12:13 am
Just tried Caymus 40th.....

Last post by SLee « January 18th, 2020, 11:32 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 489
by ericskitei » November 9th, 2014, 8:36 am » in Wine Talk
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Went to a local wine shop that has the Caymus 40th at their tasting bar at $7 a pour. I had little to no desire to try it, but I just needed to see...
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Last post by SLee
January 18th, 2020, 11:32 pm
Seattle Offline - January 18, 2020

Last post by Mark Y « January 18th, 2020, 11:13 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 56
by J Diven » December 1st, 2019, 3:58 pm » in Offline Planner
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UPDATE: January 18

Okay, we have settled on Saturday January 18th. Start time 6:00PM - Sharp if possible! Feel free to stop in a few minutes early....
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Last post by Mark Y
January 18th, 2020, 11:13 pm
Di Costanzo Wines

Last post by MikeVenezia « January 18th, 2020, 10:44 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)
Replies: 11
by Erin Di Costanzo » January 16th, 2020, 11:07 pm » in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)

Hi all, thanks for welcoming our project into the mix here for Berserker Day for the first time. We are excited to join in the fun.

Di Costanzo is...

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Last post by MikeVenezia
January 18th, 2020, 10:44 pm
Burt Williams Appreciation Dinner Chicago Thu Jan 23 (One space available)

Last post by adam caldwell « January 18th, 2020, 10:32 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 25
by Clayton Wai-Poi » December 14th, 2019, 1:27 pm » in Offline Planner

Hey folks,

Let's not restrict the love and respect to the coasts. Williams Selyem represents my largest cellar holding, albeit pickings from 1997...

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Last post by adam caldwell
January 18th, 2020, 10:32 pm
2016 Sauternes Vintage -- Good or Bad?

Last post by David Glasser « January 18th, 2020, 10:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 16
by Tran Bronstein » January 17th, 2020, 12:44 pm » in Wine Talk

Berserkers,

Got a question. So is 2016 Sauternes any good? I have read nothing but horrible reviews on the vintage. It was a terrible growing...

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Last post by David Glasser
January 18th, 2020, 10:13 pm
A Thursday evening in Denver

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « January 18th, 2020, 10:12 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 5
by Glenn L e v i n e » December 30th, 2019, 6:09 am » in Offline Planner

I might have to attend Northern Plains Surgical Society at Brown Palace Jan 17 & 18. Flights and schedule would demand I arrive Thursday the 16th by...

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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
January 18th, 2020, 10:12 pm
I guess they don’t want you bringing mags

Last post by Nate Simon « January 18th, 2020, 10:06 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 28
by Tom Chen » January 16th, 2020, 9:25 pm » in Wine Talk

Going to a nice steakhouse with four other couples and was thinking about bringing a nice magnum. Corkage is $45/bottle, which is a bit high, but...

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Last post by Nate Simon
January 18th, 2020, 10:06 pm
Need Help Deciding on Wine Storage Options at Home

Last post by David Glasser « January 18th, 2020, 9:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by John Flanagan » January 15th, 2020, 4:20 pm » in Wine Talk

When I recently lived in California, I built a rudimentary cellar in my garage from 2x4s, plywood, lots of insulation, sheet rock, and a window air...

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Last post by David Glasser
January 18th, 2020, 9:59 pm
Alsatian Pinot Noir Recommendation ?

Last post by C Wagner « January 18th, 2020, 9:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by Gary Schulte » January 18th, 2020, 6:25 am » in Wine Talk

Early next month a bunch of local wine industry friends are getting together to taste through different Alsatian wines. Pinot noir seems to be the...

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Last post by C Wagner
January 18th, 2020, 9:42 pm
French Toast Anyone?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « January 18th, 2020, 9:26 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 10
by Jim Stewart » January 18th, 2020, 7:01 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

French toast has made a recent comeback to our regular breakfast rotation due to the discovery of a really nice grocery store bread. Sara Lee makes a...

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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
January 18th, 2020, 9:26 pm
High alcohol wines and aging

Last post by Wes Barton « January 18th, 2020, 9:24 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 106
by Shay h arnoy » January 3rd, 2020, 3:56 pm » in Wine Talk
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We opened a Clos st Jean CDP 2016 yesterday and it was the most alcoholic wine I may have ever tasted. Kind of bummed we have 3 more of these.

My...
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Last post by Wes Barton
January 18th, 2020, 9:24 pm
CSD

Last post by Kent Comley « January 18th, 2020, 9:19 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Jeremy Holmes » January 18th, 2020, 3:44 pm » in Wine Talk

Shot down to Tassie last night where Greg put on Monday Table on a Saturday night, just to confuse us all. The theme was Clos St.Denis. The food at...

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Last post by Kent Comley
January 18th, 2020, 9:19 pm
TNs: Rhys tasting....Alpine and Horseshoe 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010 and 2008

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « January 18th, 2020, 9:00 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by Frank Murray III » January 12th, 2020, 5:50 pm » in Wine Talk

Here is a summation of the event we did yesterday. I was able to retaste about 1/2 the wines again today, as some of the bottles didn't go home with...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
January 18th, 2020, 9:00 pm
BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « January 18th, 2020, 8:57 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 202
by Todd F r e n c h » November 25th, 2019, 7:56 am » in Wine Talk
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I've been asked by a few people over the course of the last couple of weeks about BerserkerDay, and since it's starting to creep up on us, I figured...
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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
January 18th, 2020, 8:57 pm
Ampeau MP and Dauvissat-Camus Preuses

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 18th, 2020, 8:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by C. Keller » January 18th, 2020, 8:56 am » in Wine Talk

I've got a 93 Robert Ampeau Meursault Perrieres and 15 Dauvissat-Camus Preuses I want to open. Has anyone had any of these lately? Decant? Serve cold...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 18th, 2020, 8:20 pm
What Cigar or Pipe Are You Smoking?

Last post by GregP « January 18th, 2020, 7:59 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 306
by Jason Hagen » November 26th, 2014, 1:53 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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Figured this might be the best sub forum to ask that question. There is a rather slow not to informative thread on CT but I thought I'd see if people...
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Last post by GregP
January 18th, 2020, 7:59 pm
Best Spirits QPR?? -- Diplomatico Rum Riserva Exclusiva

Last post by David K o l i n « January 18th, 2020, 7:57 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 14
by Lee Short » December 7th, 2019, 3:21 pm » in Beer and Spirits

I've been drinking this rum for years now, and I've yet to find a better QPR spirit, period.

So what are some serious competitors I should try?

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Last post by David K o l i n
January 18th, 2020, 7:57 pm
NEWBIE INTRO: Grosgrain Vineyards - Washington Wines Made With Restraint

Last post by Mark Stevens « January 18th, 2020, 7:45 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)
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by Matt A u s t i n » January 13th, 2020, 3:21 pm » in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)

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My journey in wine began as a Los Angeles attorney who spent way too much time learning from all of you on the Wine Berserkers...

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Last post by Mark Stevens
January 18th, 2020, 7:45 pm
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Last post by Pat K « January 18th, 2020, 7:40 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes
Replies: 32
by J a y H a c k » January 2nd, 2020, 3:26 pm » in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes

But the advance viewing day will adversely affect my ability to watch the Pro Bowl. newhere

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Last post by Pat K
January 18th, 2020, 7:40 pm
You're really trying to force us to pay up, aren't you Todd?

Last post by Cris Whetstone « January 18th, 2020, 7:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 36
by John Morris » January 17th, 2020, 6:13 pm » in Wine Talk

I've come to expect a bunch of ads at this time of year if I don't (happily) make my annual contribution to WB. But, whoa! Google seems to have taken...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
January 18th, 2020, 7:25 pm
(San Francisco) Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux January 24, 2020, 5:30PM-7:30PM

Last post by Roy Piper « January 18th, 2020, 7:03 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Sean_S » December 3rd, 2019, 5:36 pm » in Offline Planner

Anyone going to the event this year. I've already bought a ticket....

January 24, 2020, 5:30PM-7:30PM

Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC)...

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Last post by Roy Piper
January 18th, 2020, 7:03 pm
TOGNI-1985

Last post by D. HEIN « January 18th, 2020, 6:57 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by D. HEIN » December 15th, 2019, 2:40 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

TOGNI, 1985

Seven bottles (.750), $275 per bottle, remainder of an original case purchase

Extremely rare!

Globally N/A

Excellent condition

E/M...

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Last post by D. HEIN
January 18th, 2020, 6:57 pm
So Who Likes to Offline? City-by-city "database" PLEASE PM IF YOUR CITY HAS CHANGED

Last post by Jonathan Sirot « January 18th, 2020, 6:47 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 254
by Mike Grammer » December 20th, 2014, 10:10 am » in Offline Planner
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OK gang. I tossed this over to Todd just as an idea and he said go ahead and run with it...so I think I will.

Granted, I have much to gain from this...
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Last post by Jonathan Sirot
January 18th, 2020, 6:47 pm
"Fantastic Value!"

Last post by William Kelley « January 18th, 2020, 5:57 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 82
by Jim Stewart » December 22nd, 2019, 6:34 am » in Wine Talk
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Your value can be anywhere on the price spectrum !...
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Last post by William Kelley
January 18th, 2020, 5:57 pm
LTB 2017 release - Screaming EAgle & LTB 2017 Scarecrow

Last post by SLee « January 18th, 2020, 5:56 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 19
by William Gladstone » January 13th, 2020, 5:36 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Dear Wine Lovers,

Tomorrow some folks will receive their offers of the 2017 Screaming Eagle
We would like to speak with you and see if we can work...

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Last post by SLee
January 18th, 2020, 5:56 pm
Recommendations on a 1940 wine, port, madeira, etc?

Last post by Alan Rath « January 18th, 2020, 5:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by Robert.A.Jr. » January 11th, 2020, 1:03 pm » in Wine Talk

My mom’s 80th is end of this month, I’m having a really nice chef’s dinner at the house for the whole family. Would be fun to have a wine from her...

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Last post by Alan Rath
January 18th, 2020, 5:52 pm
Advice about Popeyes fried chicken sandwich?

Last post by Steve Gautier « January 18th, 2020, 5:52 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 24
by K_F_o_l_e_y » January 3rd, 2020, 9:56 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

There are very few Popeyes in the Boston area, and I would have to drive out of my way (and apparently stand in line for a limit of 2 sandwiches at...

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Last post by Steve Gautier
January 18th, 2020, 5:52 pm
Psa: 2009 cristal mags at JJ Buckley

Last post by M. Meer « January 18th, 2020, 5:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 17th, 2020, 12:18 pm » in Wine Talk

Jj Buckley just sent out a mailer for 2009 Cristal mags at 419, not too bad. I loaded up the last time they offered but figured others may be...

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Last post by M. Meer
January 18th, 2020, 5:51 pm
Looking for tenderloin roast rec

Last post by Lonnie F. « January 18th, 2020, 5:45 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 13
by Greg Mitrakas » December 8th, 2019, 10:42 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

We are hosting Christmas this year and I've been requested to do a beef tenderloin roast for our main. Not a roast I have purchased in some time. I...

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Last post by Lonnie F.
January 18th, 2020, 5:45 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

Last post by Shay h arnoy « January 18th, 2020, 5:44 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jin F » January 11th, 2020, 2:44 pm » in Wine Talk

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$50 OFF $200 FREESHIP2020
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Got my chateau...

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Last post by Shay h arnoy
January 18th, 2020, 5:44 pm
18 btl lot aged Cayuse: Big Price Reduction !

Last post by Jonathan Sirot « January 18th, 2020, 5:17 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Jonathan Sirot » January 17th, 2020, 3:17 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Have tons of domestic wines and too little Burgs and Northern Rhones. Therefore repositioning the cellar a little to make room and free up funds....

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Last post by Jonathan Sirot
January 18th, 2020, 5:17 pm
FS: SQN Whites

Last post by Tom Blackwood « January 18th, 2020, 5:14 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Tom Blackwood » January 18th, 2020, 5:14 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Single bottles of 2013 Resiste and 2014 Lightmotif white blends. $300 include ground shipping.

Cheers!

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Last post by Tom Blackwood
January 18th, 2020, 5:14 pm
A.G. On 2017 And 2018 Napa Valley

Last post by Michael S. Monie « January 18th, 2020, 4:57 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » January 17th, 2020, 2:01 pm » in Wine Talk

For your consideration:

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
January 18th, 2020, 4:57 pm
TN: 2010 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT

Last post by Michael S. Monie « January 18th, 2020, 4:53 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Tim Heaton » January 18th, 2020, 4:35 pm » in Wine Talk

2010 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (1/6/2020)
Too young; it's entered a secondary phase, but it's still holding...

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
January 18th, 2020, 4:53 pm
Anyone using Kampot peppercorns?

Last post by GregP « January 18th, 2020, 4:50 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Jay Miller » January 15th, 2020, 4:45 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Just read this article and thought I'd ask for opinions before placing an order:

Don't recall seeing them before. Penzey's doesn't carry them but...

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Last post by GregP
January 18th, 2020, 4:50 pm
Should we be evaluating natural wine differently?

Last post by Adam Frisch « January 18th, 2020, 4:48 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brandon R » January 17th, 2020, 8:59 am » in Wine Talk

Let me first state that I haven't had enough natural wine to firmly state whether or not I'm in or out. I've had some pretty funky ones that, quite...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
January 18th, 2020, 4:48 pm
2016 Pax Sonoma Hillsides 3 pack...REDUCED

Last post by Jonathan Sirot « January 18th, 2020, 4:21 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Jonathan Sirot » January 17th, 2020, 3:08 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

For sale: 3 Bottle Lot of 750 ml Pax Sonoma Hillsides Syrah. For anyone unaware, this wine Antonio Galloni scored 100 pts. $350 for the 3 pack, Buyer...

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Last post by Jonathan Sirot
January 18th, 2020, 4:21 pm
ATTN NJ/PA/ETC Berserkers - Saturday Feb 8th Cellar Drawdown Party

Last post by Jonathan Sirot « January 18th, 2020, 4:16 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by DavidFrankil » January 4th, 2020, 12:29 pm » in Offline Planner

We had so much fun back in August, we decided to do it again - Cellar Drawdown Party #2. Dynamics are still the same, I need more space in the...

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Last post by Jonathan Sirot
January 18th, 2020, 4:16 pm
2015 Fleur Cardinale

Last post by Ed Steinway « January 18th, 2020, 3:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John L Hall » January 18th, 2020, 3:07 pm » in Wine Talk

Really enjoyed this @ $40 per bottle. Ripe for a Bordeaux and even my Cali cab pals were fans. Anyone have recs for similar bottles with more ready...

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Last post by Ed Steinway
January 18th, 2020, 3:51 pm
Grass fed???

Last post by Steve Manzi « January 18th, 2020, 3:47 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Chris Blum » December 27th, 2019, 10:55 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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What is your attraction to grass fed meat?

Growing up in the upper Midwest, fresh...
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Last post by Steve Manzi
January 18th, 2020, 3:47 pm
TN: 98' Vieux Telegraphe

Last post by Arv R « January 18th, 2020, 3:38 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jbray23 » April 18th, 2011, 12:35 am » in Wine Talk

98' Vieux Telegraphe- Opened about an hour before consumption, no decant but probably should have based on the small amount of sediment. Pristine...

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Last post by Arv R
January 18th, 2020, 3:38 pm
TN: 1998 Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « January 18th, 2020, 3:28 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » January 17th, 2020, 4:19 pm » in Wine Talk

This is such an old school beauty.

Why can’t St. Emilion do this anymore? Medium weight on the palate and modest ABV. But I digress . . . .

Oyster...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
January 18th, 2020, 3:28 pm
Thoughts on 2016 Jean-Marc Roulot Bourgogne Blanc?

Last post by dvansteenderen « January 18th, 2020, 3:18 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jason stein » January 18th, 2020, 5:36 am » in Wine Talk

Given that Roulot purchased fruit from Mâcon and Chablis for this vintage, there has seemed to be some controversy over the quality of the 2016 BB....

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Last post by dvansteenderen
January 18th, 2020, 3:18 pm
TN: NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 168eme (France, Champagne)

Last post by Pat Martin « January 18th, 2020, 3:06 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by B. Buzzini » December 31st, 2019, 5:28 pm » in Wine Talk

NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 168eme - France, Champagne (12/31/2019)
First full bottle after having the 375 in Oct...2012 base, with...

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Last post by Pat Martin
January 18th, 2020, 3:06 pm
FS: 2019 ER17 (BTAC) remains- shipping included

Last post by ericskitei « January 18th, 2020, 3:01 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by ericskitei » December 29th, 2019, 3:09 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Eagle Rare 17- $1175- sold
WLW- $775- sold
GTS- $450- sold

Pappy 20- $1525- sold

SHIPPING INCLUDED

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Last post by ericskitei
January 18th, 2020, 3:01 pm
TN: 2017 Domaine Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets

Last post by dcornutt « January 18th, 2020, 2:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by dcornutt » January 14th, 2020, 4:32 pm » in Wine Talk

This wine is STUNNING!

2017 Domaine Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets

Under DIAM30 (YES!). A wonderful vibrant complex nose of golden...

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Last post by dcornutt
January 18th, 2020, 2:35 pm
Lots of mature Rioja (1942-1996) in NYC

Last post by john stimson « January 18th, 2020, 2:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Pat Martin » January 17th, 2020, 4:08 pm » in Wine Talk

Got together with my brother, a few of the NYC regulars (JC, Ramon, and Dale), and a few new wine friends for a wonderful night of mature Rioja at...

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Last post by john stimson
January 18th, 2020, 2:13 pm
2017 Idlewild Cortese Fox Hill Vineyard

Last post by Tom DeBiase « January 18th, 2020, 2:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Tom DeBiase » January 18th, 2020, 2:10 pm » in Wine Talk

2017 Idlewild Cortese Fox Hill Vineyard : It's always fun (at least for me) pairing wine with food. Looking for that special pairing can bring some...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
January 18th, 2020, 2:10 pm
TN: 2009 Bernard Boisson-Vadot Meursault Les Grands Charrons

Last post by Blake Brown « January 18th, 2020, 1:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jeremy Holmes » January 15th, 2020, 1:25 am » in Wine Talk

2009 Bernard Boisson-Vadot Meursault Les Grands Charrons - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault (1/15/2020)
Great colour, tinged with green....

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Last post by Blake Brown
January 18th, 2020, 1:59 pm
Where to stay in Mosel River Valley area

Last post by kmason « January 18th, 2020, 1:57 pm
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by Dave H. » January 2nd, 2020, 4:07 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

Hi, I've got a trip coming up to Germany and Alsace in October. I have a couple of days planned in the Mosel Valley. My primary interests are wine,...

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Last post by kmason
January 18th, 2020, 1:57 pm
Flannery tops my Berserker Day want list.

Last post by Anton D « January 18th, 2020, 1:46 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

by Anton D » January 18th, 2020, 1:46 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Any conjecture?

The big ol' beef thing that Charlie bought was a missed opportunity I wish I had gone for.

So, I'm hoping for another big piece...

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Last post by Anton D
January 18th, 2020, 1:46 pm
Eurotrip 2019: Exploring the French coastline

Last post by dbailey « January 18th, 2020, 1:45 pm
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by IlkkaL » January 2nd, 2020, 9:45 am » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

It took a while but here I am with another road trip recap. Heading into summer 2019 we knew we wanted to drive again a few thousand kilometers...

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Last post by dbailey
January 18th, 2020, 1:45 pm
TNR: NV Matthiasson Village Cabernet Lot 1

Last post by Peter C. « January 18th, 2020, 1:37 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Peter C. » January 16th, 2020, 1:31 pm » in Wine Talk

Just curious if anyone has tried this, I guess it's a blend of two vintages of cab that didn't make the final cut for the regular Napa Cab. Normally...

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Last post by Peter C.
January 18th, 2020, 1:37 pm
Preferred Brand for Cellar Vapor Barrier

Last post by mdavis « January 18th, 2020, 1:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by TDwyer » January 15th, 2020, 4:36 pm » in Wine Talk

I'm building a wine cellar from scratch and after trying to research the preferred vapor barrier(s) for cellar applications, I have not found a...

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Last post by mdavis
January 18th, 2020, 1:25 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 18th, 2020, 12:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Roy Hersh » May 11th, 2012, 5:54 pm » 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 18th, 2020, 12:54 pm
2014 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Bas de Combes

Last post by jason stein « January 18th, 2020, 12:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by jason stein » January 18th, 2020, 12:42 pm » in Wine Talk

Checking in on the first of four bottles. This is delightful. Beautiful floral and red-fruited aromatics, with a distinct earthiness as well. More...

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Last post by jason stein
January 18th, 2020, 12:42 pm
Have any of the superripe Aussies changed their style?

Last post by GregT « January 18th, 2020, 12:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Chris Seiber » January 17th, 2020, 1:53 pm » in Wine Talk

Have any of huge fruit / huge oak Aussie wines which got big scores from Parker back in 90s and early 2000s change their style to something more...

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Last post by GregT
January 18th, 2020, 12:26 pm
California Mags for sale - Reduced

Last post by Todd L « January 18th, 2020, 11:58 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Todd L » January 12th, 2020, 9:49 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Have the following magnums for sale, not sure why I bought them :(

Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet 2004 WS Pro low 310.00
Cliff Lede Beautiful...

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Last post by Todd L
January 18th, 2020, 11:58 am
6 days in sicily-need some advice

Last post by doug johnson « January 18th, 2020, 11:57 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by mark rudner » January 16th, 2020, 7:18 am » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

i've read every note from every thread here, and feel i have a good jumping off point. at first i thought we'd drive the entire island but now see...

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Last post by doug johnson
January 18th, 2020, 11:57 am
to dump or not to dump?!

Last post by Matthew Brown « January 18th, 2020, 11:27 am
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
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by L.Horn » January 18th, 2020, 11:10 am » in Wine 101: The Basics

newhere hello every one i am new to this community, short back story i just recently started to appreciate the different quality and taste of each...

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Last post by Matthew Brown
January 18th, 2020, 11:27 am
TN's: 2006 Lafarge Chateau des Ducs and 2005 Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 18th, 2020, 11:11 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Rick Joyer » January 18th, 2020, 10:57 am » in Wine Talk

Its been quite some time since I posted a TN here, but had a couple of enjoyable bottles last night and figured I'd share.

2006 Domaine Michel...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 18th, 2020, 11:11 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Blake Brown « January 18th, 2020, 10:59 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

I'll start it with three

2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Blake Brown
January 18th, 2020, 10:59 am
Keeping unopened white wine in the fridge

Last post by L.Horn « January 18th, 2020, 10:55 am
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
Replies: 14
by Yinon Hever » April 26th, 2019, 9:28 am » in Wine 101: The Basics

Hello,
I've been keeping an unopened bottle of white wine in the kitchen fridge for about 2 weeks. Meant to drink it back then, but never got to it...

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Last post by L.Horn
January 18th, 2020, 10:55 am
The 40 Most Important Restaurants of the Decade

Last post by Mattstolz « January 18th, 2020, 10:53 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 17
by Robert Dentice » December 31st, 2019, 7:08 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Overall not a bad list. It is impossible to be all inclusive with these types of lists. I agree with many of the choices especially my favorite State...

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Last post by Mattstolz
January 18th, 2020, 10:53 am
US to impose 25% — and now 100% — tariff on European wine, cheese, etc.

Last post by John Morris « January 18th, 2020, 10:36 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Morris » October 2nd, 2019, 2:32 pm » in Wine Talk
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Uh-oh. Time to stock up.

The US government announced this this afternoon. It's 10% on aircraft and 25% on other EU industrial and agricultural...
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Last post by John Morris
January 18th, 2020, 10:36 am
NEWBIE INTRO: Kelley Fox Wines

Last post by Eric Guido « January 18th, 2020, 9:29 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)
Replies: 19
by Dustin Swenson » January 14th, 2020, 1:20 pm » in BerserkerDay 11 NEWBIE INTROS! :)

Kelley Fox Wines is honored to be requested by so many great people to participate in this upcoming Berkerker Day. We have met such wonderful members...

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Last post by Eric Guido
January 18th, 2020, 9:29 am
Another tribute wine to Burt Williams: 94` Williams Selyem Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Last post by Blake Brown « January 18th, 2020, 8:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Blake Brown » January 18th, 2020, 8:34 am » in Wine Talk

The opportunity to extend the celebration of life for dear friend, Burt Williams, continues especially when his daughters visit Santa Barbara which...

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Last post by Blake Brown
January 18th, 2020, 8:34 am
"January Thaw" on EMH Black Cat Pricing

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « January 18th, 2020, 7:39 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Merrill Lindquist » January 18th, 2020, 7:39 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

According to The Farmers' Almanac , the last week of January typically brings a temporary rise in temperatures, or a thaw. EMH is thawing out pricing...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
January 18th, 2020, 7:39 am
Retailer check: Tipsy Knitter, Seattle

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « January 18th, 2020, 6:46 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joe W i n o g r a d » January 17th, 2020, 3:52 pm » in Wine Talk

Anyone have experience with them? Seen their facility? Seems to be online only.

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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
January 18th, 2020, 6:46 am
2 DC Dinners - 21 Bottles of Gevrey-Chambertin

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 18th, 2020, 6:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by etomasi » December 27th, 2019, 9:01 pm » in Wine Talk

We hosted 2 dinners in DC for a bunch of folks with wines from Gevrey-Chambertin (GC). Basically any wine from GC village, premier cru, or grand cru....

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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 18th, 2020, 6:25 am
Eating and Drinking in Paris

Last post by Robert Dentice « January 18th, 2020, 6:21 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Robert Dentice » July 1st, 2015, 1:35 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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Boutique yam'Tcha - stopped by on our first day and had buns and tea. This is in the old space and only serves buns. Fantastic.

Miznon - Nice...
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Last post by Robert Dentice
January 18th, 2020, 6:21 am
Non-Dairy White Chocolate Recommendation ?

Last post by Gary Schulte « January 18th, 2020, 6:19 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

by Gary Schulte » January 18th, 2020, 6:19 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

In early February we have some friends coming over for dinner and one of them is lactose intolerant. I've got everything covered for the meal except...

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Last post by Gary Schulte
January 18th, 2020, 6:19 am
Kelli White on wine aging

Last post by Scott Brunson « January 18th, 2020, 4:15 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Nate Simon » January 17th, 2020, 10:21 am » in Wine Talk

Well-written piece from somm Kelli White, going into some nice detail on the many factors involved in the aging process:

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Last post by Scott Brunson
January 18th, 2020, 4:15 am
January Offerings

Last post by Anthony Z « January 18th, 2020, 12:04 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jmigliano » January 5th, 2020, 8:12 pm » in Wine Talk
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What are the wineries offering this month. I know Aubert, Colgin, Myriad, Rivers-Marie. What others.
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Last post by Anthony Z
January 18th, 2020, 12:04 am
Wine Shop Recommendations - Local

Last post by Anthony Z « January 18th, 2020, 12:00 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by M. M c C a l l » April 21st, 2009, 5:22 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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When I travel, I always want to know two things: what's the BYO policy, and where can I stop in to pick up a nice bottle of wine?

Please use this...
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January 18th, 2020, 12:00 am

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