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Ridge Grenache Blanc...Who Knew??

Last post by B. Buzzini « September 18th, 2019, 3:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 18th, 2019, 2:13 pm » in Wine Talk

Just found out from Laura at Pig+Fig that Ridge has just released a Grenache Blanc from the Adelaide Vnyd in Paso. 2018 vintage. This was never...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
September 18th, 2019, 3:23 pm
2019 West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Casey Hartlip « September 18th, 2019, 3:18 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Casey Hartlip » January 1st, 2019, 6:25 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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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
September 18th, 2019, 3:18 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Ed Gonzales « September 18th, 2019, 3:15 pm
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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 Ed Gonzales
September 18th, 2019, 3:15 pm
TN: North and South American Wines

Last post by wspohn « September 18th, 2019, 3:08 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by wspohn » September 18th, 2019, 11:52 am » in Wine Talk

A theme with a bit of scope – North and South America.

Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley (nv) – little nose at first as probably presented too...

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Last post by wspohn
September 18th, 2019, 3:08 pm
american wines suggestions?

Last post by J a y H a c k « September 18th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by derekrusalen » September 17th, 2019, 2:34 pm » in Wine Talk

Hello I'm new in this forum, I live in Italy so I don't know a lot about american wines.
I've recently purchased few bottles of Overture from Opus...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
September 18th, 2019, 3:04 pm
Post-IPNC Oregon Pinot Noir Blind Tasting, 2008 Vintage, 7/27/15

Last post by ChristopherSK « September 18th, 2019, 3:02 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Andy Steinman » May 16th, 2015, 8:56 am » in Wine Talk
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We are pleased to announce the 2015 Oregon Pinot Noir Throwdown featuring the 2008 vintage. Once again it's the day after IPNC, Monday July 27, 2015...
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Last post by ChristopherSK
September 18th, 2019, 3:02 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Eric Sch « September 18th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Steve Nordhoff » April 24th, 2016, 11:03 am » 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 Eric Sch
September 18th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Pet-Nat

Last post by Ken Zinns « September 18th, 2019, 2:40 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Emilio Castelli » September 18th, 2019, 12:45 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Anyone have any experience with pet-nat?
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Last post by Ken Zinns
September 18th, 2019, 2:40 pm
Redigaffi Lot 40% off Wine-Searcher

Last post by jordan whitehead « September 18th, 2019, 2:38 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by jordan whitehead » September 18th, 2019, 2:38 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

3 x 2005
5 x 2015

Wine-Searcher low $1835
Sell $1100 + shipping

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Last post by jordan whitehead
September 18th, 2019, 2:38 pm
Will there ever be another vintage like 1992 White Burgundy?

Last post by Greg K « September 18th, 2019, 2:37 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Ian Dorin » September 9th, 2019, 6:15 am » in Wine Talk

I was recently drinking a 2015 St. Innocent Freedom Hill Dijon Clone Chardonnay, and thought the wine had been affected by boytritis. I didn't...

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Last post by Greg K
September 18th, 2019, 2:37 pm
Ethiopian wine

Last post by derekrusalen « September 18th, 2019, 2:37 pm
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
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by RichardFlack » August 25th, 2018, 1:07 pm » in Wine 101: The Basics

Any one have any experience?
We were given and opened a bottle last night and I'm not sure if it was damaged (heat?) or just terrible to start with....

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Last post by derekrusalen
September 18th, 2019, 2:37 pm
SF Bay Area/Peninsula Sept 23 Terún

Last post by George Chadwick « September 18th, 2019, 2:30 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by dteng » August 26th, 2019, 1:26 pm » in Offline Planner

Ok so I’ll start the thread...
Have had a few conversations about holding the next one at terún in Palo Alto.

Will do a hard cap at 12 and start a...

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Last post by George Chadwick
September 18th, 2019, 2:30 pm
FS: 2016 Bookers Rye

Last post by mattccheung « September 18th, 2019, 2:28 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by mattccheung » September 18th, 2019, 2:28 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

For sale- 2016 Bookers Rye (13 year) in original wood box. Wax is perfect. Pics available.
$1100 shipped. Not interested in trading for wine at this...

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Last post by mattccheung
September 18th, 2019, 2:28 pm
Best Wine List of any US Brewery? Suggestions welcome on improvements.

Last post by Neal.Mollen « September 18th, 2019, 2:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Justin Bonner » September 17th, 2019, 2:22 pm » in Wine Talk

So I began assembling a wine cellar at my brewery taproom/restaurant early last year. Admittedly, it is short on CA wines (based on my personal...

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
September 18th, 2019, 2:26 pm
"Robert Parker" Wine Advocate

Last post by R@y.Tupp@+sch « September 18th, 2019, 2:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Barry P » September 16th, 2019, 6:31 am » in Wine Talk
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I just received an offer of a few California wines (as I'm sure many of you do) that listed scores from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate . I know Bob...
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Last post by R@y.Tupp@+sch
September 18th, 2019, 2:22 pm
Desire Lines Save the Date

Last post by RickieM « September 18th, 2019, 2:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by AD Northup » September 10th, 2019, 11:46 am » in Wine Talk

And yet another! September 17 save the date. Evangelho, Shake Ridge Syrah and a new Mourvèdre. Having issues copying the email, but includes a fun...

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Last post by RickieM
September 18th, 2019, 2:20 pm
23,000 Leflaive GC and Pucelles bottles pre 2014 reconditioned at the Domaine...

Last post by Rauno E (NZ) « September 18th, 2019, 2:15 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by B. Buzzini » September 18th, 2019, 9:43 am » in Wine Talk

Interesting tidbit from reading Tanzer's Lefaive Chevy tasting article that for the last few years the Domaine has been reconditioning all their...

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Last post by Rauno E (NZ)
September 18th, 2019, 2:15 pm
Blood Sausage

Last post by J. Rock « September 18th, 2019, 2:05 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by John Liotta » May 11th, 2012, 3:45 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Does anyone else love this stuff? We had some great blood sausage last night here in town at a restaurant called Pura Vida.

I need to eat more of...

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Last post by J. Rock
September 18th, 2019, 2:05 pm
NY City 9/14 or 9/15?

Last post by Loren Sonkin « September 18th, 2019, 2:04 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Loren Sonkin » July 31st, 2019, 6:50 am » in Offline Planner

Looks like I will be in for the Jets vs. Browns Monday night game. Likely to come a night or two early. Anyone interested in getting together either...

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Last post by Loren Sonkin
September 18th, 2019, 2:04 pm
2008 Salon

Last post by Greg K « September 18th, 2019, 2:03 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by JLee » July 2nd, 2019, 11:27 am » in Wine Talk
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According to Peter Liem's post, 2008 Salon will only be sold in boxed sets including late disgorged 2004, 2006, and 2007 Salon. From the picture it...
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Last post by Greg K
September 18th, 2019, 2:03 pm
2019 La Fete du Champagne

Last post by mark rudner « September 18th, 2019, 1:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jay Miller » September 12th, 2019, 10:36 am » in Wine Talk

List of producers and events is up:

I'm a bit disappointed. They lost Marguet and Vilmart and were already missing Taittinger, Benoit Lahaye and...

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Last post by mark rudner
September 18th, 2019, 1:58 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by J. Rock « September 18th, 2019, 1:40 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 J. Rock
September 18th, 2019, 1:40 pm
A Humble Evening at Bern's, Some Observations, and the Omnipresence of Rolland in My Life

Last post by Brian Tuite « September 18th, 2019, 1:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » September 16th, 2019, 11:06 am » in Wine Talk
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He follows me like an aggressive viral strain that mutates over time. But I get ahead of the story. And please pardon any hint at delusions of...
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Last post by Brian Tuite
September 18th, 2019, 1:29 pm
New York City Restaurants

Last post by mark rudner « September 18th, 2019, 1:13 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Robert Dentice » February 5th, 2014, 1:50 pm » in Epicurean Exploits
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I thought I would start a thread dedicated to NYC restaurants.

2013 has been the best year for restaurant openings since 2004. And this expansion...
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Last post by mark rudner
September 18th, 2019, 1:13 pm
Pappy 12 (Lot B), WL Weller's 12 (old bottle), Forged Oak, Old Fitz 12

Last post by Alex N « September 18th, 2019, 1:02 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Alex N » September 18th, 2019, 1:02 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Since these have been sitting in a dark corner and I rarely drink bourbon or liquor:

1x - Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Lot B 750ml
2x W. L. Weller - 12...

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Last post by Alex N
September 18th, 2019, 1:02 pm
cayuse 2012 Cailloux

Last post by Scott E. « September 18th, 2019, 12:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by markjchambers » September 17th, 2019, 7:04 pm » in Wine Talk

My first Cayuse was an 04 Bionic Frog and I have loved them ever since. I have learned to let them rest a few years, but I thought 7 years was long...

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Last post by Scott E.
September 18th, 2019, 12:52 pm
Bourbon & a pre-prohibition bottle

Last post by AJ Thornton « September 18th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by AJ Thornton » September 4th, 2019, 6:00 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

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Pre-Prohibition (1868-1907, 1879est) Frank G Tullidge & Co Popcorn Whiskey 1L bottle (maybe 750ml full, unopened). - $1.8k obo (also open to...

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Last post by AJ Thornton
September 18th, 2019, 12:25 pm
TN: Dinner @ BluePlate w/ BayArea Friends..(short/boring)

Last post by Ken Zinns « September 18th, 2019, 12:06 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 15th, 2019, 2:36 pm » in Wine Talk

When I arrived for my last trip to the Bay area (8/29/19), as we usually do, a bunch of us got together for dinner:
1. Failla Viognier...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
September 18th, 2019, 12:06 pm
FS: Old World Gems (DRC, Rousseau, Conterno) *reduced*

Last post by luc@sl@belle « September 18th, 2019, 11:53 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by luc@sl@belle » September 14th, 2019, 6:43 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

2015 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St Vivant $2,445
USA non auction W/S Low is: $2,545.00

1999 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos De...

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Last post by luc@sl@belle
September 18th, 2019, 11:53 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Gabe Berk « September 18th, 2019, 11:46 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 Gabe Berk
September 18th, 2019, 11:46 am
How German Wine Found Its Sweet Spot

Last post by J. Rock « September 18th, 2019, 11:18 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by David Mc » September 12th, 2019, 2:42 pm » in Wine Talk
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Last post by J. Rock
September 18th, 2019, 11:18 am
TN: New Boheme Release...(long/boring)

Last post by Dave McIsaac « September 18th, 2019, 11:17 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » December 26th, 2018, 11:48 am » in Wine Talk

Tasted these w/ Kurt Beitler at his tasting room in Occidental on 12/7/18:
1. TaylorRidge Chard (13.7%) 2015 : Med.dark gold color; rather...

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Last post by Dave McIsaac
September 18th, 2019, 11:17 am
TN: 1999 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes

Last post by RyanC « September 18th, 2019, 11:14 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jeremy Holmes » September 17th, 2019, 5:24 pm » in Wine Talk

1999 Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru (9/15/2019)
Highly perfumed...

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Last post by RyanC
September 18th, 2019, 11:14 am
Di Costanzo "Di Co" - anyone buying?

Last post by Peter Petersen « September 18th, 2019, 10:54 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 35
by Brandon R » September 12th, 2018, 9:59 am » in Wine Talk

A few weeks ago list members received an email from Di Costanzo with information about an upcoming release of a second wine called Di Co. Up to this...

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Last post by Peter Petersen
September 18th, 2019, 10:54 am
Comparing the St-Jacques vineyards

Last post by L e o F r o k i c « September 18th, 2019, 10:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by john stimson » September 7th, 2019, 4:36 pm » in Wine Talk

Some of us seem to need a theme to use as an excuse to get together and drink wine. We've wanted to look further into the St-Jacques vineyards for...

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Last post by L e o F r o k i c
September 18th, 2019, 10:44 am
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by YLee « September 18th, 2019, 10:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Frank Murray III » June 1st, 2017, 5:59 pm » in Wine Talk
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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 YLee
September 18th, 2019, 10:39 am
Spotted Lanternfly?

Last post by JonathanG « September 18th, 2019, 10:28 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by CJ Beazley » October 7th, 2018, 11:30 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Has anyone heard of this? Is it the next bad thing?

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Last post by JonathanG
September 18th, 2019, 10:28 am
2016 MacDonald release

Last post by H Wallace Jr « September 18th, 2019, 9:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joe B » September 8th, 2019, 9:58 am » in Wine Talk
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Anybody get a save the date or have insider information on this? Cost increases? Cases produced? Looks like purchase times for the last few vintages...
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Last post by H Wallace Jr
September 18th, 2019, 9:31 am
Realm Cellars Fall Release

Last post by Brian Thorne « September 18th, 2019, 9:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by AndrewEck » August 26th, 2019, 8:01 am » in Wine Talk
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First time through the Realm release. What is the going rate for the wines (Tempest, Falstaff, Bard, Absurd) in that release?
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Last post by Brian Thorne
September 18th, 2019, 9:30 am
DFW - Oct. 12 or 19 -- Any interest

Last post by Michael O'Brien « September 18th, 2019, 9:21 am
Posted in Offline Planner
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by K John Joseph » July 24th, 2019, 11:29 am » in Offline Planner

Any interest in a bordeaux v. napa blind tasting get together in Dallas Fort Worth on either of those dates?

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
September 18th, 2019, 9:21 am
Anyone tried Delamain l'Aigle XO Cognac?

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am
Posted in Beer and Spirits

by Michae1 P0wers » September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am » in Beer and Spirits

Hi all, as the weather looks to cool soon, I find myself considering brandy a bit more. A local retailer has a good price on Delamain l'Aigle XO...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
September 18th, 2019, 9:18 am
Chinon and Saumur

Last post by cjsadler « September 18th, 2019, 9:04 am
Posted in Travel Forum
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by cjsadler » April 9th, 2018, 12:13 pm » in Travel Forum

We'll be based in Chinon for three days in May. Looking for some recs for wineries in Chinon/Saumur/Bourgueil that are open to visits.

The...

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Last post by cjsadler
September 18th, 2019, 9:04 am
Looks like a lot of rainy cool weather in the Willamette Valley

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « September 18th, 2019, 9:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by PHuff » September 15th, 2019, 6:15 pm » in Wine Talk

I assume that there are still a lot of grapes left to be harvested......Any insight from the Winemakers on the Board on how the vintage is looking?

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
September 18th, 2019, 9:01 am
TN: Two Whites @ Dinner...(short/boring)

Last post by Chris Seiber « September 18th, 2019, 9:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 18th, 2019, 8:08 am » in Wine Talk

Had these two whites w/ dinner last night:
1. Jana DryRiesling Mendocino (9.5%; NelsonFamilyVnyd; www.scottharveywines.com) 2016 : Med.yellow color...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
September 18th, 2019, 9:01 am
Amore for Amarone?

Last post by DanielP « September 18th, 2019, 8:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by ky1em!ttskus » March 2nd, 2019, 2:01 pm » in Wine Talk

My wife and I are headed to a casual Italian dinner tonight (no kids!) and I grabbed a 2013 Tenuta Novari from my very modest collection.

Which got...

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Last post by DanielP
September 18th, 2019, 8:16 am
Outside of the Northern Rhone Box: Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes

Last post by Charles Weiss « September 18th, 2019, 7:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 27
by Z. A c s a n » May 23rd, 2013, 4:43 pm » in Wine Talk

Having followed the Northern Rhone Syrah styles thread started by Kevin Harvey (see: this thread ), I found its value somewhat diminished by the hard...

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Last post by Charles Weiss
September 18th, 2019, 7:34 am
Almost Great and Hideously Undrinkable

Last post by Joe Abruzzo « September 18th, 2019, 7:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by Dan Kravitz » September 17th, 2019, 5:52 pm » in Wine Talk

Almost Great and Hideously Undrinkable

Dinner in a fine Languedoc restaurant / wine shop I’ve been patronizing for well over a decade. My host was a...

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Last post by Joe Abruzzo
September 18th, 2019, 7:34 am
Sad News @ Harrington Wnry

Last post by Al Osterheld « September 18th, 2019, 7:22 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 23
by TomHill » September 17th, 2019, 8:19 am » in Wine Talk

When I was at dinner w/ BryanHarrington in the Bay area a few weeks ago, he revealed that he is shutting down Harrington wines. This is some of the...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
September 18th, 2019, 7:22 am
Bartolo Mascarello price jump

Last post by John Morris « September 18th, 2019, 6:38 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by Ofer Refaeli » September 17th, 2019, 8:59 am » in Wine Talk

Wine Searcher - price for Bartolo Mascarello Barolo and Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Artist Label - shows price jump (in mostly all vintages) at the end...

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Last post by John Morris
September 18th, 2019, 6:38 am
Kathryn Kennedy: Where have you been all my life ?

Last post by Al Osterheld « September 18th, 2019, 6:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 25
by Jonathan Sirot » September 13th, 2019, 3:27 am » in Wine Talk

I have been drinking California Cabs for around 25 years and have tried many standard bearers from various regions. However I had never tried a...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
September 18th, 2019, 6:34 am
Eating and Drinking in Paris (Updated July 2019)

Last post by Bill Sweeney « September 18th, 2019, 6:25 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Robert Dentice » July 1st, 2015, 1:35 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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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 Bill Sweeney
September 18th, 2019, 6:25 am
TN: Idlewild SundaySchool: Sudtirol...(short/boring)

Last post by Ken Zinns « September 18th, 2019, 6:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 17th, 2019, 12:28 pm » in Wine Talk

I attended the recent Idlewild SundaySchool focusing on wines of Italy's Sudtirol:
1. Pojer e Sandri MullerThurgau 2017 : Light gold color; quite...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
September 18th, 2019, 6:25 am
Tampa Bay Area Burg/Champagne Lovers?

Last post by RehbergK « September 18th, 2019, 6:14 am
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Troy Stark » April 6th, 2019, 8:14 am » in Offline Planner

Moved to the Tampa Bay area a couple of years ago and have met some awesome wine folks here, but we're left wondering if we're the only people around...

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Last post by RehbergK
September 18th, 2019, 6:14 am
Napa wine tastings for my wife

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 18th, 2019, 5:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 55
by Robert.A.Jr. » August 13th, 2019, 5:16 pm » in Wine Talk
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Okay, this is a serious question. I’m serious.

My wife is taking another trip to Napa - without her wine snob husband and alleged lover of Ovid -...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 18th, 2019, 5:16 am
At What Age Did You Start Cooking?

Last post by Nola Palomar « September 18th, 2019, 4:45 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 21
by Dennis Atick » September 16th, 2019, 11:29 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Just for fun. DFCS did not sign-off on this activity.

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Last post by Nola Palomar
September 18th, 2019, 4:45 am
50 italian wines (report in french)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « September 18th, 2019, 3:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Laurent Gibet » March 28th, 2019, 8:38 am » in Wine Talk

Grande balade viticole italienne

Vendredi 15 mars 2019

La dégustation, préparée par Attila, est commentée par Laurent Gibet.

Quelques...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
September 18th, 2019, 3:50 am
Pierre Girardin : new kid on the block

Last post by YLee « September 18th, 2019, 3:04 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Herwig Janssen » September 17th, 2019, 5:52 am » in Wine Talk

Pierre Girrardin is the son of the retired Vincent Girardin and I think 2017 is his first vintage . At restaurant Atomix in NY , I tried his Puligny...

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Last post by YLee
September 18th, 2019, 3:04 am
If you have offsite storage, how many bottles do you keep at home

Last post by derekrusalen « September 18th, 2019, 2:43 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joel Singer » September 15th, 2019, 1:59 pm » in Wine Talk

Currently, I have a cellar in my house, but I'm planning to transition to new house and rely on offsite storage for the bulk of my wine. The offsite...

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Last post by derekrusalen
September 18th, 2019, 2:43 am
Eating Italy 2019: Rome, Montalcino, Positano

Last post by F.Daner « September 18th, 2019, 1:19 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 36
by Dennis Atick » July 6th, 2019, 12:42 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Hi all. Since this board has always been very helpful to me with food and travel recommendations, I thought I would post a bit about food on our...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 18th, 2019, 1:19 am
Eating and Drinking in Italy, -Florence, SML and Tuscany

Last post by F.Daner « September 18th, 2019, 12:59 am
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 6
by F.Daner » September 8th, 2019, 12:57 am » in Travel Forum

The board was very helpful in planning our first trip to Italy. I can already see some adjustments I will make in our schedule next time but we are...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 18th, 2019, 12:59 am
Rome, Florence, Tuscany Michelin Starred Restaurants w/ Kids?

Last post by F.Daner « September 18th, 2019, 12:46 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 11
by BenH » July 22nd, 2019, 7:18 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Hello-

I am planning a trip in November with my family to Italy and need some restaurant advice and recommendations. We really enjoy excellent...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 18th, 2019, 12:46 am
TN: 2009 La Spinetta (Rivetti) - Barbaresco Vigneto Bordini (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco)

Last post by F.Daner « September 18th, 2019, 12:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 6th, 2019, 12:32 pm » in Wine Talk

2009 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbaresco Vigneto Bordini - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (8/13/2019)
-- decanted approximately 45 minutes before...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 18th, 2019, 12:25 am
2016 Detert East Block-Save the Date

Last post by F.Daner « September 18th, 2019, 12:20 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by MarkSt » September 8th, 2019, 4:26 pm » in Wine Talk

Save the Date - Thursday, September 12th
2016 East Block Release
Dear Mark,

The 2016 Detert East Block Cabernet Franc will be released next...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 18th, 2019, 12:20 am
Tuscany

Last post by F.Daner « September 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 43
by Paul Flynn » February 23rd, 2019, 10:11 am » in Travel Forum

Hi,

I'm planning my first trip to Italy. There are 4 of us going. We have 2 of three legs of the trip planned and I'm looking for recommendations...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm
Los Gatos CA Sept 17: Older Rhys with Kevin

Last post by Craig G « September 17th, 2019, 11:14 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 122
by George Chadwick » July 13th, 2019, 12:46 pm » in Offline Planner
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Tuesday Sept...
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Last post by Craig G
September 17th, 2019, 11:14 pm
Travelogue: Georgia (the country)

Last post by g.colangelo « September 17th, 2019, 9:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 29
by Otto Forsberg » September 11th, 2019, 10:36 am » in Wine Talk

So, some people here have visited this country known as the cradle of wine before me, but I guess writing about the experience can't hurt. So, here's...

29 Replies

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Last post by g.colangelo
September 17th, 2019, 9:27 pm
Seattle Offline Tasting - Saturday, October 19th

Last post by Carter Y. « September 17th, 2019, 9:16 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 18
by terrance.c » September 6th, 2019, 12:03 pm » in Offline Planner

Hey NW friends,
It's been way to long since our last offline and I'm tired of waiting for someone to visit in order to get us all together, so now...

18 Replies

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Last post by Carter Y.
September 17th, 2019, 9:16 pm
FS: Cream Of Kentucky & Michter’s 10 Year Rye

Last post by ericskitei « September 17th, 2019, 9:14 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 2
by ericskitei » September 17th, 2019, 8:33 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Cream of Kentucky x 5- $165 per

Michter’s 10 Year Rye- $200

Buyer to provide label

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Last post by ericskitei
September 17th, 2019, 9:14 pm
Pichon Lalande 1961-2000

Last post by Larry Link « September 17th, 2019, 9:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 18
by Mark Golodetz » September 15th, 2019, 10:14 am » in Wine Talk

Some quick notes and a few beauty shots from our annual wine dinner featuring this year fourteen vintages Pichon Lalande. For once we were lucky,...

18 Replies

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Last post by Larry Link
September 17th, 2019, 9:04 pm
TN: 2018 Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Javernières Les Impenitents

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « September 17th, 2019, 8:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Jeremy Holmes » September 17th, 2019, 8:55 pm » in Wine Talk

2018 Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Javernières Les Impenitents - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon (9/17/2019)
This is an expressive, luscious,...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
September 17th, 2019, 8:55 pm
Let Your Saxums Age!

Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f « September 17th, 2019, 8:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by J a y H a c k » September 17th, 2019, 11:15 am » in Wine Talk

Last night, we opened two Saxum magnums prior to the Jets/Browns Debacle. A 2005 Rocket Block from Loren Sonkin and a 2013 Booker from me. Both were...

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Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f
September 17th, 2019, 8:41 pm
TN: More Bottom Feeding @ Total Wine...(short/boring)

Last post by Jason T « September 17th, 2019, 8:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 33
by TomHill » September 15th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Wine Talk

Tried these three bottom-feeders from TotalWine last night:
1. Frosting Buttercream Chard Calif VintnersReserve (13.5%; VintnersReserve: receives an...

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Last post by Jason T
September 17th, 2019, 8:40 pm
TN - 2016 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon - Wow!

Last post by Tom Reddick « September 17th, 2019, 8:24 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Tom Reddick » September 17th, 2019, 8:24 pm » in Wine Talk

2016 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Trade tasting- pop and pour and enjoyed over about 45 minutes

deep purple black color, dark brooding...

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Last post by Tom Reddick
September 17th, 2019, 8:24 pm
Why is Vatan Clos la Neore so expensive?

Last post by c fu « September 17th, 2019, 8:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by Joe Abruzzo » September 16th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Wine Talk

I purchased some 2005 vatan clos la neore back in 2008 for $35/btl. Just check Wine Searcher and one merchant selling for $420. Recent releases are...

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Last post by c fu
September 17th, 2019, 8:20 pm
Araujo eisele vineyard cab

Last post by William Gladstone « September 17th, 2019, 8:13 pm
Posted in Wine Pimps
Replies: 18
by William Gladstone » September 13th, 2019, 8:37 pm » in Wine Pimps

I am seeking to learn about Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet,
from Berserker members view of the wine, to the mailing list price and any perspective?...

18 Replies

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Last post by William Gladstone
September 17th, 2019, 8:13 pm
Which RIDGE are you drinking?

Last post by joeduncan « September 17th, 2019, 8:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 504
by Glenn L e v i n e » June 19th, 2016, 7:30 am » in Wine Talk
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Is it possible this iconic winery doesn't have one of these threads here at Wineberserkers? Too many great wines the issue? We hate a single thread...
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Last post by joeduncan
September 17th, 2019, 8:12 pm
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by Scott Watkins « September 17th, 2019, 8:03 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3509
by Yoni O v a d i a » January 27th, 2009, 1:38 pm » in Wine Talk
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Someone else started on the last Berserker forum, so I figured I'd get it going over here....

Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by Scott Watkins
September 17th, 2019, 8:03 pm
Grand Cru Burgs: Peking Duckhouse Midtown NYC: Oct or Nov

Last post by Dinesh Goyal « September 17th, 2019, 7:37 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 12
by Jonathan Sirot » September 16th, 2019, 3:51 pm » in Offline Planner

As many of you are aware I arrange offlines with my regular group, every 2nd month in Ct. I also certainly travel for wine dinners and have done the...

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Last post by Dinesh Goyal
September 17th, 2019, 7:37 pm
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Al Osterheld « September 17th, 2019, 7:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 341
by Scott Tallman » January 19th, 2017, 8:04 pm » in Wine Talk
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
September 17th, 2019, 7:25 pm
Burgundy: Red, White, Deep & Wide 2011-2017s from Pillot, Lignier, Chezeaux, Carillon

Last post by Tom K. « September 17th, 2019, 6:18 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 2
by Tom K. » August 26th, 2019, 6:17 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

EMAIL me for the spreadsheet if you'd rather look at it that way! tom@winesolutions.com

CHEZEAUX
Chezeaux NSG ‘Les Pruliers’ 2011 $68.84...

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Last post by Tom K.
September 17th, 2019, 6:18 pm
Dinner with every wine showing great incl the best Grüner I've had, 4 amazing Barolos

Last post by H Bongiovi « September 17th, 2019, 6:08 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 14
by Blake Brown » September 14th, 2019, 7:57 am » in Wine Talk

Five members of our dinner group convened at one of Santa Barbara’s best Italian restaurants, Olio e Limone Ristorante, to enjoy another fabulous...

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Last post by H Bongiovi
September 17th, 2019, 6:08 pm
Madson Wines

Last post by Ian Brand « September 17th, 2019, 5:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Wes Barton » September 16th, 2019, 6:15 pm » in Wine Talk

I've mentioned them before. New bootstrap label from a couple guys I know in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It's fun to have a behind the scenes view of...

2 Replies

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Last post by Ian Brand
September 17th, 2019, 5:27 pm
WTT: 15 Rousseau Mazy

Last post by Justin Bonner « September 17th, 2019, 4:56 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Justin Bonner » September 17th, 2019, 4:56 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I have 5btls of 15 Rousseau Mazy. Looking for other high end Burgundy such as Mugneret Gibourg, Raveneau GC's, Comte Liger and others.

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Last post by Justin Bonner
September 17th, 2019, 4:56 pm
A tasting at Col d'Orca

Last post by F.Daner « September 17th, 2019, 3:19 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by F.Daner » September 15th, 2019, 9:56 am » in Wine Talk

After too many years of putting it off we finally made it to Italy for a much needed vacation. I've been posting in the travel forum about the trip...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 17th, 2019, 3:19 pm
The Flight - 2016 - LTB

Last post by William Gladstone « September 17th, 2019, 2:54 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by William Gladstone » September 17th, 2019, 2:54 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Dear Friends
Screaming Eagle has sent out the offer today for the 2016 THE FLIGHT,
and if you would like to sell your allocation please send details...

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Last post by William Gladstone
September 17th, 2019, 2:54 pm
Looking to Buy Any Extra MacDonald?

Last post by Josh Grossman « September 17th, 2019, 2:24 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Josh Grossman » September 17th, 2019, 2:24 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

If anyone has an extra bottle, I'm on the list, but my number isn't up yet. More than happy to pay a bit extra and shipping--but not 2x the release...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
September 17th, 2019, 2:24 pm
Any impact from early rains?

Last post by Adam Frisch « September 17th, 2019, 2:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by John M Richards » September 17th, 2019, 11:18 am » in Wine Talk

Sonoma and Napa are getting light early rain, and I wonder what fruit is still on the vines.

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Last post by Adam Frisch
September 17th, 2019, 2:16 pm
$3000 bottle

Last post by Jason T « September 17th, 2019, 1:36 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 89
by Mel Knox » March 15th, 2019, 6:52 pm » in Wine Talk
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Jancis wrote a free article about somebody in the Napa trying to hype a wine that will cost $3000 a bottle.
Who can it be now?? Is it The Todd?? I...
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Last post by Jason T
September 17th, 2019, 1:36 pm
Napa Cabernet Harvest

Last post by Gabe Berk « September 17th, 2019, 1:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 17
by Robert R » September 15th, 2019, 3:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Any info as to how far along the harvest is?
Oakville vs Rutherford etc...

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Last post by Gabe Berk
September 17th, 2019, 1:22 pm
TN: 2011 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 17th, 2019, 12:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by dcornutt » May 26th, 2014, 4:05 pm » in Wine Talk

2011 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County (5/26/2014)
This is an extraordinary California...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 17th, 2019, 12:41 pm
TN: 2014 Pégau - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 17th, 2019, 12:39 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 17th, 2019, 12:39 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (8/29/2019)
-- decanted 1.5 hours...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 17th, 2019, 12:39 pm
2016 barbaresco buying intentions?

Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N « September 17th, 2019, 12:31 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 31
by Sh@n A » August 29th, 2019, 9:41 am » in Wine Talk

With a few 2016s already on the shelves, I have picked out a couple to try: Castello di Nieve, La Ca'Nova Montestefano, Sottimano Pajore, and...

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Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N
September 17th, 2019, 12:31 pm
TN: 2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 17th, 2019, 12:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by D@vid Bu3ker » May 5th, 2018, 5:43 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, San Mateo County (5/5/2018)
Surprisingly approachable, but also very...

4 Replies

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 17th, 2019, 12:20 pm
TNs: A Visit to the Tasting Room of Grassini Vineyards --- out of Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 17th, 2019, 12:03 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 17th, 2019, 12:03 pm » in Wine Talk

Not detailed herein was a Rose of which we bought a bottle, and later consumed. It was very good, and would have been in the conversation as my...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 17th, 2019, 12:03 pm
TN: 1999 Allemand Sans Soufre v 2001 Allemand Sans Soufre

Last post by c fu « September 17th, 2019, 11:52 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by c fu » September 17th, 2019, 11:52 am » in Wine Talk

Split a small parcel of older Allemand Sans Soufre from across the pond with the guys and have been itching the crack into some. Stood them up for a...

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Last post by c fu
September 17th, 2019, 11:52 am
Coravin vs. Decant?

Last post by ybarselah « September 17th, 2019, 11:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 5
by Robert Broder » September 17th, 2019, 8:28 am » in Wine Talk

A friend is the only member of my wine group of 7 that has a coravin. Recently when going out for dinner when he and I bring good reds that our wives...

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Last post by ybarselah
September 17th, 2019, 11:34 am
LTB - SQN Third Twin - Thank you Filled! with your help!

Last post by William Gladstone « September 17th, 2019, 11:23 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 2
by William Gladstone » September 16th, 2019, 2:37 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Hi
A London client asked us to find several cases of this wine,
I am quite confused about the 4/bt that make up a case -
however, you would know......

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Last post by William Gladstone
September 17th, 2019, 11:23 am
WTB MacDonald

Last post by Mark Y « September 17th, 2019, 11:13 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 1
by Justin W ells » September 17th, 2019, 11:01 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Buying the new Macdonald - will pay secondary.

Justinwells1121@gmail.com

Thanks!

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Last post by Mark Y
September 17th, 2019, 11:13 am
TN: 2005 Cliff Lede - Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District (USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « September 17th, 2019, 11:08 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » September 17th, 2019, 11:08 am » in Wine Talk

2005 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District - USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (8/21/2019)
-- decanted 50 min. before...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
September 17th, 2019, 11:08 am
(SOLD)

Last post by Michael Fess « September 17th, 2019, 10:52 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Michael Fess » September 17th, 2019, 10:52 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

One bottle each:
James Berry Vineyard
Booker
Heart Stone

$285 with ground shipping included(lower 48 only)

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Last post by Michael Fess
September 17th, 2019, 10:52 am

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