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I typically find Forey wines up and down the spectrum to be very unforgiving without sufficient bottle age. But this was a treat with just a pop n...

Intentionally funning with my thread title, but I'll explain in a bit. Had some of the regular suspects over for pizza and wine last night as we...

I think this is purchased fruit, but don't quote me.

Attractive aroma of lemon oil, a bit of lime, and almond skin on the nose. Perhaps a bit of sea...

diggin' out something a little old tonight. Color is fantastic, just a little bricking at the edge. Nose is all Pinot, all day, rhubarb, spice, along...

Our dinner group recently celebrated our 22nd annual Millennium dinner typically held in December of each year, but postponed last year due to COVID...

Our dinner group recently celebrated our 22nd annual Millennium dinner typically held in December of each year, but postponed last year due to COVID...

Drinking wonderfully well. The nose is fresh and elegant with notes of pure white peach, spearmint, flint and lemon. It has such great volume in the...

2017 Rhys Syrah Horseshoe Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (4/21/2021)
The Horseshoe Syrah has always been one of...

2017 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District (4/21/2021)
15.8% abv. 76% Syrah, 24% Mataro....

Last Friday, Greg O'Byrne held a Zoom tasting w/ JoelPeterson/O&F and Morgan Twain-Peterson/Bedrock at CHOMP, the new SantaFe food hall. In addition...

Engaging aromatics of citrus blossom, mint, sage, waxy lemon and flint. It is so alive and bright in the mouth, with good shape and energy. There's...

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1989 Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru) - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (4/20/2021)
Drank over 2 days. Decanted for 2 hours. Garnet color with a...

We tasted last Wed at Pig+Fig some of the new releases from Bedrock and Once&Future:
1. Bedrock Zin LimerickLaneVnyd/RRV (Plntd: 1910; Farmed:...

Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron-1982

8 bottles, $325 P/B

Purchased on release

E/M for photos & info

Some of you Phoenix restaurant fans take note....Rancho Pinot Grill is closing on May 15. If you have not been, go. Food is excellent and they have...

2006 Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel Vom Stein - Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau (4/19/2021)
I liked this more three years ago, but it’s still very...

My first very cautious lunch with two fully vaccinated close friends. Simple roast chicken.

The wine started full, rich and one dimensional. And it...

Delving further into my recent Carlisle arrivals, I tried last night:
1. Carlisle Zin RossiRanch SonomaVlly/SonomaCnty (14.9%; Plntd: 1910; +...

2018 Two Paddocks Pinot Noir The Fusilier Bannockburn Vineyard - New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Central Otago (4/19/2021)
First things first....

Just received my copy of the new Frantzen cookbook - beautifully done with photos and recipes as well as design details for the new location. Now I...

Was rummaging thru the archives & decided to pull this out:
1. MarkWest Angelique PinotNoir GrapeWine RRV (Natural Flavors Added; 18%; PN harvested...

Saw this at TraderJoe's on Sat. How bad could a $7 GWT be?? Pretty bad:
1. Emma Reichart GWT Pfalz (Q; A.P.Nr. 2 576 280 0848 20; Med.dry; 12.5%;...

2016 Girolamo Russo Etna 'a Rina - Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC (4/18/2021)
Big fan of these wines. This one is really drinking well now. Almost...

Whenever there is not a pandemic going on I enjoy nothing more than touring around France, raiding random small wine shops. In 2019 I stumbled upon a...

2018 Bellaria Rosso di Montalcino Assunto - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino (4/16/2021)
Pretty much exactly what I want from a RdM....

Have opened multiple bottles recently.

Same experience.

Metallic taste, fruit not forward, disappointing.

Avoid or drunk up.

2018 Antoine Graillot & Raul Perez Bierzo Encinas - Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo (3/12/2021)
-- first glass poured 45 min. before initial taste --...

Classic Rivers Marie Summa OV. Tart Cranberry fruit with a nice slice of orange peel. Deep and definitely darker than the regular Summa. While...

1994 Ravenswood Merlot Sangiacomo Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/15/2021)
My final bottle of this wine from the 2019...

We opened Keller's Gruner Silvaner 2020 for dinner as a first taste of the 2020 vintage. In previous years I wasn't too taken away by this bottling,...

Tasting notes from a small distanced tasting held al fresco, theme, Northern Rhone.

2017 Domaine Auguste Clape St. Péray Blanc – limpid golden...

2013 Matthiasson Cabernet Franc Matthiasson Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley (4/14/2021)
12.2% abv. Medium-light ruby, very aromatic. On the...

I have a few lots available;

Lot 1 Sold

Lot 2 Sold

Lot 3 Sold

Lot 4 $150
1 2005 Skewis Anderson Valley Reserve Magnum
Lot 5 $230
Rivers Marie...

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I'm fairly green into my wine collecting journey. I was blessed with an experience that allowed me to taste pristine old bordeaux (1980s...

Extending an invite out for what should be an interesting webinar on Earth Day talking about wines and climate change's impact on wine.

Featuring...

Nice but subdued aromas of lively pear, and hints of hay and quince. The palate is fresh and tender, nicely balanced with enough piquant acidity in...

2019 Division Winemaking Company Gamay Noir Division-Villages, L Avoiron - USA, Oregon (4/12/2021)
Fresh, just cut strawberry, sprinkled with a dash...

Tried this orange wine last night:
1. Biokult Naken Skin-Fermented Wine Burgenland (90% PinotGris/10% Musketeller; Organic/Demeter; dry; 10.5%;...

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Six 1.5Ls available at $275/ea. Also have a few 750s at $140/ea

12 bottles of assorted vintages (not 2012 or 2013)

SoCal pickup preferred

Let me know what you could offer - Pickup in SoCal preferred

2018 Enfield Wine Co. Merlot Michael Black Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville (4/11/2021)
Three hours in the decanter, then bam!...

MAMA!

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Tried this eldery Chard this weekend:
1. Brewer-Clifton Chard St.RitaHills (14.0%; www.BrewerClifton.com) Lompoc 2015 : Med.dark gold color; strong...

2012 Penfolds Chardonnay Yattarna Bin 144. Strong green tint to the yellow base, glossy shine and glow. Nose of expensive oak featuring lime zest,...

2012 Eleven Confessions - 2 bottles of Touche (Syrah)and 2 bottles of Rattrapante (Grenache) $375.00 each, buyer pays for shipping

ISO: limited smoke wagon bourbons

Desert jewel
Any rare and limited

Pm me please

2018 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (4/11/2021)
Poured in the glass about and hr before drinking. As this...

Faiveley is just out here making great wine at reasonable prices. Lovely flintiness, lemon oil and white flowers on the nose; the palate has an...

2018 Novelty Hill Oxbow GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) Stillwater Creek Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (4/9/2021)
Day 1: Nice wine...

2017 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault (4/4/2021)
Expressive nose displaying...

2018 D&R Familiar Blanc

Semillion heavy blend, exotic and interesting, with a lot going on. Does change in the glass a bit. I’m not 100% sure how to...

If you missed out on the 2016 Brovia Cru Barolo Keife & Co in New Orleans has them. They also have the 15's and might have some 13 left that I didn't...

1981 Château de Fargues - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes (4/9/2021)
I decanted the wine to get the bottle funk to blow off. This let the...

2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley (4/10/2021)
Deep opaque Aubergine with slight...

I am curious how users would rate their experience with this booking platform? The Anderson Valley winegrowers association is using them to sell our...

Though this may be of interest to fellow berserkers. Even though I a very biased and bought one myself. For 4 Wednesdays in May there will be a...

I am not sure what motivated me to buy this wine on release, as the big, over-the-top style style is not my wheelhouse. Putting that aside, the wine...

Great transaction, excellent packing, good communication. Would do business with again. Thanks!

2017 Januik Malbec Champoux - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills (4/6/2021)
Day 1: Dark purple. Cherry, black licorice, spice,...

2019 Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie (4/3/2021)
I lucked into an individual import of a bottle of this. Open for...

The nose simply draws you in, with the perfume of dried flowers, cranberry and cherry. It is complex in the mouth, deep yet light on its feet and...

If you are following the fine wine market, which by virtue of you being on this site my guess is that you are, you are aware that prices across...

I believe this is off Derriere la Velle. Sealed under Diam it is in excellent condition. There are complex aromatics of white peach, Arum Lily,...

That's the WSJ headline. The video comes off as more off a cautionary tale however, rightfully so. Joel Peterson on Ravenswood and Once&Future around...

This is the HD 8 Column Full Height Double deep rack from Wine Racks America and measures 67 1/8 high x 29 1/2 wide x 24 1/2 deep. Details are here:...

Thierry Triolet’s 11 hectares of vines are located near the villages of Béthon, Montgenost, and Villenauxe-la-Grande, in an area widely regarded to...

Looking for six bottle owc — please let me know if you have one available

2017 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Mademoiselle - France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Givry 1er Cru (7/4/2021)
A combination of old vines in...

This popped up at my local Costco for $36, so took one home last week and popped it tonight.

2017 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - Italy,...

A tasty Bordeaux Blend that leans towards the warmer climate end of New World style. At 7 yrs old, the color is bright purple, not a hint of...

Usual rules.
All bottles are in excellent condition with no issues. Price to move. Usual rules apply.

Dry Portugal
1934 Viuva José Gomes da Silva...

let me know if you can spare any!

Over the last couple of years, I have been going though multiple bottles of Glantenay 2010s, but the glorious spice laden, mineral wines are...

2018 Division Winemaking Company Pinot Noir Un - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (4/5/2021)
Oregon Bourgogne, just kissed with a little more...

16 oz. Cans of Pliney the Elder DDH Double Dry Hopped Russian River Brewing

The last cans I had have sold but I just got some more of the Latest...

Most of the time I buy a ready-made Tapenade which is solid. But as so often homemade taste better. I used my favorite Tuscan olive Taggiasca which...

Bottle exactly as described, well packed, and shipped promptly. Would trade with again.

2002 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année Rosé - France, Champagne (4/4/2021)
Easter dinner Champagne, and all that one could ask for. It’s showing...

2016 Kelly Fleming Wines Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (4/4/2021)
14.9% abv. Dark ruby, extremely expressive aromas. On the...

Of course this is my last bottle and the best showing thus far! Super spongy cork, but Durant extracted it perfectly. Color much less golden than I...

2019 B. Baudry Chinon Rose: Pale salmon color, gentle and soft on the palate, but detracted by a bit of spice and heat on finish. Better with food...

2011 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (4/2/2021)
Brilliant translucent ruby. Nose of fresh cut...

Tried this last night w/ Susan:
1. Domaine Ansen Edelzwicker Ad'OC: Alsace (13%; BonVivantImprts/Boise/ID; Biodynamic) Westhoffen 2019 : Light gold...

I caught up on a few wine related documentaries on Amazon Prime and Netflix over the last few weeks. They can be found by putting 'wine' into the...

2019 Desire Lines Riesling Experimental Series #3: The Deep End Wiley Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (4/2/2021)
This wine...

Preferably 2013

Let me know what you can offer. I'm based in Las Vegas NV

A decent piece of salmon. Curious to try this Riesling. A new arrival in the cellar, purchased to fill a case. Not bad, fully mature, slightly on the...

I often use a vaccu-vin to close out a bottle after consuming half. When I pump the vacuum device, there is often a blast of concentrated fruit, that...

2019 Desire Lines Winds of Change - USA, California (4/1/2021)
Much too early look-in, and I sadly did not decant. That said, this has suave...

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2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (3/31/2021)
Lot 9.097 (i.e. no Riserva juice), and it's largely...

I'm curious to know what others think about the 3 Guigal La Las (Mouline, Turque, and Landonne) compared to one another. Do you find you have a...

A remarkable colour with fresh green tinges. The nose has some white mushroom and toast development, along with honeyed orchard fruit aromas. It is...

2015 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru l'Esprit - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (3/30/2021)
Nose: The nose is fragrant and balanced with...

Tried these two whites last weekend:
1. VillaAlpini PinotGrigio DOC: Friuli (13%; GiulianaImprts/Boulder) 2018 : Med.light gold color w/ lots of...

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