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Ok, controversial subject line perhaps. But how dumb is this:

Wine Access really takes the cake on shipping stupidity. When I choose a shipping...

These were < $100 not that long ago. Per W-S, there doesn't appear to be any Stateside at any price -- what happened?

A somewhat interesting article in Punch by John McCarroll:

and the legacy of Robert Parker & his (continuing) impact on wine. A fairly balanced &...

A few people mentioned in the 2018 Barolo thread that the conventional wisdom at this point seems to be that 2019 and 2021 will be exceptional Barolo...

My first introduction to natural wines (since I didn't know what I was doing) was filled with mousy garbage but I have certain fellow Berserkers to...

I had never heard of this brand until 5 minutes ago, when I read Ciatti's report on the California wine market. It states that Shanken's Impact...

No base vintage info, no disgorgement date. How is this possible in 2021???

Not a bad Champagne by any means but underperforms a bit as there is...

What a lovely way to start my day...the East Block release will be offered this Tuesday. They did mention that there were only 150 cases produced, so...

We’ll be in London (Mayfair) for a few days with our teenage kids and wondering if anyone has good restaurant recommendations? Kids love a variety of...

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While not quite a, “made you look!” it is a little bit of one. Yes, those are bins of Oregon Blue Jay...

Here are our thoughts on our dining, lodging, and a few other hopefully relevant experiences during our recent more than five-week (April-May 2022)...

Any one on the forum use, or know about, the Sentia Wine Analyzer sold by Enartis? It performs free SO2 analysis on white or red wines in 1 min using...

There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...

How is it possible this thread doesn’t already exist? (Or maybe it does and my search skills suck).

Tonight, I opened a beautiful wine to kick off...

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...

I thought it made sense to have a catchall thread to post about interesting restaurants in town, whether or not they BYO.

Speaking of...

I was able...

Hi All - I have a frequent guest at my house who loves Saxum wines - all of them! He's done a number on my supply. Is anyone looking to get rid of a...

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...

The producers in the Barolo zone are beginning to release their 2018 vintage and the season has begun inauspiciously. Massolino announced that they...

Only $120 case for Napa fruit plus shipping? I'm in for a case...not much risk....

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...

Total Wine did me good. Totally surprised me. Totally happy. The first of my 2019 bordeaux bought EP arrived at my local store- a few bottles of...

So, back when I had disposable income, I routinely loaded up on Lagavulin 16 to make the days pass by a little more painlessly. But, as time as gone...

I drove my daughter to Fort Worth for her 2nd year at TCU (then flew home, so she could have her car there at school) and convinced Robert.A.Jr. to...

Seems like we don't get enough notes on WA wines and Steve Costigan notes on 2008 roused me to find a bottle to open.

2015 K The Beautiful...

Staying at Hasbrouck House in Stone Ridge. Looking for 2 or 3 nice meals (not fancy, but ideally seasonal and decent cooking, byo obviously a huge...

If someone sells wines at auction, what is the tax rate on those gains? From what I see on the internet 28% seems to apply to collectables. CPAs out...

Is anyone around Miami Beach 8/25? Might have a free night and would be fun to open some bottles.

2020 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (8/4/2022)
Day 1: This is showing really well and...

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...

A few months ago, I was having a conversation with a gentleman who LOVES nebbiolo. I thought I had a deep understanding when it comes to Piedmonte...

The visuals are great, and it is good to cook on the bone. Compare to a normal bone in rib steak, are there any benefits for buying a Tomahawk apart...

I have only had limited experience with auctions- thus far have only ever purchased through K&L, and they have always been very responsive and...

I would like some education/clarification on what we should do with corks afterwards. Natural/real corks, are from my understanding able to be...

Good article. I think some standardization would help recycling efforts.

Mods - I didn't see this posted previously, but if I missed it, and...

Thinning out the cellar.

-All wines bought directly from winery upon release with receipts.
-Stored in temperature controlled cellar from...

I have a dinner coming up at Oriole in Chicago. I plan to bring two bottles, one the ‘89 Lynch-Bages. It needs a longish decant, plus has been in my...

New year, new thread. Any updates?

I am sure a post about a wine like this will generate massive interest here and honestly I probably wouldn’t read it if someone else made this post....

Big Fan here but….

Is anybody flinching at the price increase (now $90) of Val Vilaine? I did, then I didn’t and went all in champagne.gif

I...

I was intimidated by the very pronounced leather on my first pour of this, but it gave way to a beautiful foreground profile of red fruit - mostly...

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If you can, please post as much as you are willing about the background of the # wine you are drinking. Most don't know what the #s are so...

Anyone received the Save The Date yet? Does anyone know more about these? There is a Rose this time, but unsure it will be worth the entry fee. Thank...

as per email -

SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH

Wines to be released:

2020 Amador County Wine Chenin Blanc

2020 Contra Costa Red Table Wine...

I received the save the date from VV earlier today for the Fall allocation which will be released on 8/9. I've yet to have the opportunity to try any...

I've been to Montreal a bazillion times but not since Covid. We're going up at the beginning of September with another couple and I was wondering if...

Just got my first offer of Saxum...I have been on the waiting list for a while now.

4 x 2020 Broken Stones @$132

Worth the purchase? I cannot...

Michael, our Monday Table group member had planned to build a dinner around the 1720 H.M. Borges, Madeira Pather in 2020. The 300-year mark seemed to...

Our family will be in Madeira next week, and I would love some recommendations on wineries to visit as well as restaurants. I'm traveling with a 5...

2013 Tercero Grenache Larner Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (8/9/2022)
Dayum! Wonderful nose of dried rose petals and...

Has anyone done with highend train experience through the Canadian Rockies? I'd welcome any advice on when to go. What you liked or disliked? Best...

I need a thermometer and Humidity Gauge to sit on a table inside my wine room so that I can easily see what the temp and humidity is. I have a glass...

Anyone know if Dauvissat adds a little César to their bottling?

Hello everyone and I have the following 23 bottle wine cooler for sale. It's been used for nearly 1.5 years and it's been running great so far. It's...

I just received a few mixed cases of Vincent, including some library wines, that I am excited to start drinking. I've learned a ton from the...

I am selling three bottles:

Alexander Murray 25 year 1990 scotch whiskey

Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey 125.7 proof

EH Taylor 18 yr Marriage...

Hey Everyone,

I do weekly deals at my shop (link below).

This week it's Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Clos Saint Urbain Rangen De Thann Riesling 2017...

A SMALL GATHERING AT BRYAN'S - Bryan's place (8/6/2022)

Four of us got together to drink a few nice wines.

Lanson
2006 Lanson Champagne Clos...

We've got one night in Milano this week. I've been through prior threads and looks like Ratana has been one of the board picks but they are booked....

Calling on Willamette Valley locales and experts!
Looking for a hotel recommendation and/or a stay at a winery in the vicinity of McMinnville....

Anyone want to take 4btls of Saxum Broken Stones 2020 at cost? Free ground shipping direct from the winery. (PENDING)

It’s warm and humid in Southern California and the backyard garden is doing just fine. I figured some margaritas as our Bearss Lime is going strong,...

Hello everyone,

I haven’t posted for a while and this note on a wine I tried yesterday is proving popular so I thought I’d share. I hope it is of...

The ‘83 Clos Du Val was seriously OTH, the nose smelled cooked and I dumped the glass. I have never had a wine that smelled like that which had any...

I just finished off a plate of oven-baked salmon in a soy/honey/lime glaze, pan-seared asparagus cooked in butter, and pilaf rice with my second...

This post is my first so I hope posting this as a new topic is correct.

I have read several prior post on passive wine cellar construction and I...

NYTimes article about reusable glass bottles got me thinking.

It seems like a pretty questionable solution. Not going to be something that really...

Hi, all - planning a trip to the valley and curious as to peoples' thoughts on the best tastings at the moment for top-class cab. We visit fairly...

Burgundy and Rhone white and red

Last Friday I was invited by my good friend to his home in Northern Styria for a tasting with exceptional...

DINNER WITH NONNA (DONNHOFF, SCAVINO, BORGOGNO, CASTELL’IN VILLA) - (7/28/2022)

Gage’s girlfriend’s Nonna, who is from Italy, came over to show us,...

Ultramarine

$1600 for nine bottles:
(3) 2016 Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard
(3) 2016 Ultramarine Blanc de Noirs Heintz Vineyard
(3)...

I've read the other wine list threads but thought this would be a fun question to ask.

A real joy and at the perfect maturity level for my palate. Ruby in color with some bricking at the rim- looks just as I’d expect it to at this age....

In the Napa Valley Register, Berger details an alleged substantial decline in demand for Napa Cabernet.
The article is fairly long on anecdote and...

My wife and I were looking forward to trying Boulevard restaurant in San Francisco as part of our trip to wine country in late October....

2018 Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/27/2021)
Coravin'd into glass, followed for ~2 hours.

Pours a deep dark ruby with...

I’m looking to trade Ulysse Collin. It’s a limited group, but the wines below are really all I’m interested in for now. I’m proposing for trades...

Several months ago, I posted a similar question about champagne:

I enjoyed the discussion and appreciated the feedback. The next blind spot I’m...

Santa Barbara has honored its history, culture and tradition by holding an Old Spanish Days Fiesta every year for 98 years now. Locals celebrate it...

In efforts to help keep the Advanced Search button from overload, I would like there to be a thread devoted to the unique winemaking and...

My wife and I are planning our first trip to Willamette Valley this fall. We’re planning to stay in McMinnville for three days. No tastings have been...

I got Liem’s book, pored over it. Have opened literally dozens of bottles past 6 months. No closer to understanding champagne than I was. I get...

Hey gang

Selling a six pack each of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Chave Hermitage Rouge.

SOLD

Located in professional storage in Chicago. Can hold...

Finally made it to Terroir in NYC last night with a couple of friends, which allowed me to scratch the chronic Kabinett Riesling itch I suffer from....

Alessandro Masnaghetti, he of the famous 2-tome Barolo books and the Barolo vineyards website, is going to publish a Chianti book focused on terroirs...

Hi all,
Considering a week trip via flight to Rome. I’ve been to Orvieto and points north prior, since I don’t have a lot of time, I was considering...

I recently got to hang out at a Hi Fi Show in Seattle and had some unicorn experiences regarding WB and wine.

1) We took up a selection of Williams...

I'm becoming more and more convinced of the importance of vine density. This article lays out some of the Sonoma growers who are planting denser:...

Interesting article in Punch about Pelaverga:

The few that I've had have been absolutely delightful wines. Obviously a grape they should
be...

Obviously a little biased here having a vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills but this could potentially be a great thing for the AVA.

Figured I'd start a thread unless there's one out there so we're not ruining the fun within the de Negoce thread. I'm also lazy and searching the...

This felt painfully over the hill upon opening - nothing but oxidized aromas - but did rejuvenate after three hours of air to a straightforward,...

Great letter from the team at Realm! Love the openness and look forward to the releases!

We are grateful you are part of the Realm journey!

As you...

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1 x Blanton Gold (Japan) $350
1 x Blanton SFTB $400
1 x Macallan 25 year Sherry oak $2300
1 x Ardbeg Scorch Committee Release $150
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2014 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (4/8/2022)
Day 1: Classic Napa Valley Cabernet. Dark fruits, spice, mild...

1993 Ravenswood Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/5/2020)
From the recent Ravenswood library sale,...

Has anyone tasted the William Selyem pinot noirs at the winery? The 2020 Single Vineyard pre-release offer is coming on Monday. I know we have...

Ridge's Monte Bello is my favorite wine, and I've owned them all the way back to 1964 (from the cellar of one of founders). Heck, my email address...