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A REMINDER ON THE REAL NAMES POLICY - EVERYBODY MUST COMPLY

Last post by HMechbal « January 27th, 2022, 7:48 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » September 17th, 2021, 7:46 am

Each day, I (or one of the mods) have to write to one or two (or three) people who still don't comply with the real names policy here, so I figured I...

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NEW TEST FORUM IS POSTED - (test forum closed, test over)

Last post by S_Rose « June 26th, 2022, 9:39 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » April 25th, 2022, 6:47 pm
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Ok, several of us have been setting up and tweaking the Discourse forum today and we are ready for some beta testing.

Now, IMPORTANT for you all to...
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June 26th, 2022, 9:39 am
Common WB Acronyms/Shorthand (Wordle for Wine Berserkers?)

Last post by Phil T r o t t e r « June 16th, 2022, 7:06 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 14th, 2022, 8:17 am
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A forum newbie gave a fantastic suggestion, to create a sticky with commonly used acronyms, shorthand, abbreviations. While most of us regulars know...
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June 16th, 2022, 7:06 am
WINE BERSERKERS ZOOM SESSIONS MASTER THREAD STICKY (Published recorded videos)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « May 6th, 2022, 12:52 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » April 24th, 2020, 9:05 am

I'll use this thread to post all our Zoom video sessions, each in its own post, with a bit of info on who/what was featured. If you missed any, you...

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May 6th, 2022, 12:52 pm
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by Adam For. « December 30th, 2021, 9:59 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
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Over nearly a decade, these threads below have garnered much attention, tens of thousands of views (each), and provided ridiculously valuable and/or...
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Last post by Adam For.
December 30th, 2021, 9:59 am
Vinsent shipping in near 100 degree weather

Last post by Chris Seiber « June 26th, 2022, 11:04 pm
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by alan weinberg » June 25th, 2022, 8:02 am

Vinsent’s ads tout that they bring their wine in via refrigerated containers, “reefers,” yet without notice on Friday shipped me champagne via...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
June 26th, 2022, 11:04 pm
Chave.

Last post by Alan Rath « June 26th, 2022, 10:39 pm
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by A. So » June 24th, 2022, 12:40 am

1999 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
I somehow had the impression that this wine was far darker and...

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Last post by Alan Rath
June 26th, 2022, 10:39 pm
DRC is bumping into the ceiling

Last post by Alex Valdes « June 26th, 2022, 10:36 pm
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by Dennis Borczon » June 23rd, 2022, 7:13 am

Took a quick gander at the Acker live auction this AM. Vast majority of DRC selling at low estimate, some at minimum reserve. Sounds like a couple of...

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Last post by Alex Valdes
June 26th, 2022, 10:36 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Warren Taranow « June 26th, 2022, 10:33 pm
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by Steve Nordhoff » April 24th, 2016, 11:03 am
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

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2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Warren Taranow
June 26th, 2022, 10:33 pm
2019 bordeaux

Last post by JonathanG « June 26th, 2022, 10:04 pm
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by Charles Fuss » January 14th, 2022, 5:11 pm
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Okay, so I can't find a 2019 bordeaux thread. Even though it is probably buried deep in the ocean of topics I have very little interest in, I feel a...
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Last post by JonathanG
June 26th, 2022, 10:04 pm
Building a subterranean wine cellar/root cellar

Last post by Alex N « June 26th, 2022, 10:00 pm
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by Brian Tuite » May 28th, 2021, 8:36 pm
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After much debate I have decided that my wine storage project will be passive rather than active. I have the space for it on a slope, access to an...
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Last post by Alex N
June 26th, 2022, 10:00 pm
2012 Maybach Cabernet Sauvignon Materium

Last post by Greg Harter « June 26th, 2022, 9:39 pm
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by Dan Hammer » June 26th, 2022, 8:40 pm

2012 Maybach Cabernet Sauvignon Materium.

I brought this to my annual Flyertalk wine dinner at North Square in Greenwich Village (NY). My friend...

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Last post by Greg Harter
June 26th, 2022, 9:39 pm
The end of Montelena Futures

Last post by Bryan Price « June 26th, 2022, 9:38 pm
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by Tyler Rico » June 25th, 2022, 8:39 am

For me at least. Going from $105/btl for the 2018 vintage to $150/btl for the 2019 vintage that will be open for futures deposits next month and...

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Last post by Bryan Price
June 26th, 2022, 9:38 pm
Wine-Searcher down?

Last post by Ross BROWN « June 26th, 2022, 9:35 pm
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by scamhi » June 25th, 2022, 6:04 am

I am getting a 503 certificate expired. When I search. Does anyone else have this problem?

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Last post by Ross BROWN
June 26th, 2022, 9:35 pm
Please rank these cabs

Last post by Matt Mauldin « June 26th, 2022, 9:33 pm
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by Michel D. » June 24th, 2022, 4:45 pm

I have an opportunity to buy these cabs .. I have very few in my collection, so I can use some help.

1. FREEMARK ABBEY BOSCHÉ CABERNET SAUVIGNON...

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Last post by Matt Mauldin
June 26th, 2022, 9:33 pm
Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « June 26th, 2022, 9:19 pm
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 10:35 pm
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I have a strong interest in the history and culture of wine growing and making in the Santa Clara and San Benito areas.

Often (in my mind) the...
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Last post by Drew Goin
June 26th, 2022, 9:19 pm
TN: 1991 Wittmann Westhofener Steingrube Albalonga Spätlese (Germany, Rheinhessen)

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « June 26th, 2022, 9:13 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » May 26th, 2021, 4:38 pm

1991 Wittmann Westhofener Steingrube Albalonga Spätlese - Germany, Rheinhessen (5/26/2021)
30 year old Albalonga from a weird vintage? Oh sure....

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
June 26th, 2022, 9:13 pm
TN: 2019 Tercero aberration (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County)

Last post by John Morris « June 26th, 2022, 7:27 pm
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by Brian Glas » June 26th, 2022, 6:52 pm

2019 Tercero aberration - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (6/26/2022)
Popped and poured. Light garnet color. Zingy raspberry...

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Last post by John Morris
June 26th, 2022, 7:27 pm
Where to start with Cornas?

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « June 26th, 2022, 7:21 pm
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by Noah C » October 5th, 2021, 6:17 am
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As the weather begins to cool down, I find my mind turning to the Northern Rhone. I have enjoyed N Rhone wine in the past, but have no experience...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
June 26th, 2022, 7:21 pm
On Palate Fatigue and Aging - An Anecdote

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « June 26th, 2022, 7:10 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » June 21st, 2022, 7:49 am

I know we have this discussion on the aging palate from time to time, but I have an anecdote to share. I posted part of this in the daily wine...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
June 26th, 2022, 7:10 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Andrew K. « June 26th, 2022, 7:05 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 Andrew K.
June 26th, 2022, 7:05 pm
FedEx Is Coming Apart at the Seams

Last post by G. D y e r « June 26th, 2022, 6:40 pm
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by Richard Albert » October 6th, 2021, 11:47 am
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Waited to ship a case of older Mondavi Res, Plumpjack and Pride Cabs from NY as soon as the national high temp map looked good on 9/30.
The original...
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Last post by G. D y e r
June 26th, 2022, 6:40 pm
Shipping wines home from France

Last post by Dennis Borczon « June 26th, 2022, 6:16 pm
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by Rich Salsano » May 18th, 2016, 8:19 am

Hey everyone. Looking for a little advice here. I am heading over to France shortly and expect to be buying a decent amount of wine (Alsace,...

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Last post by Dennis Borczon
June 26th, 2022, 6:16 pm
TNs: '16 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo, '09 Merkelbach Ürziger Würzgarten Kabinett

Last post by Kris Patten « June 26th, 2022, 6:00 pm
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by melvinyeo » June 26th, 2022, 12:47 am

DINNER AT FORMA - (24/6/2022)

Got to try Forma and glad to say it didn't disappoint. We had all seven pastas among four people and it was perfect...

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Last post by Kris Patten
June 26th, 2022, 6:00 pm
de Negoce offer

Last post by C l a u d G. « June 26th, 2022, 5:51 pm
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by Len Stevens » April 30th, 2020, 8:14 am
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Only $120 case for Napa fruit plus shipping? I'm in for a case...not much risk....
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Last post by C l a u d G.
June 26th, 2022, 5:51 pm
TN: 2015 Catherine et Claude Marechal Auxey-Duresses

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « June 26th, 2022, 5:44 pm
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by Kent Comley » June 26th, 2022, 5:24 pm

This knocked my little cotton socks off.
Just such delicious bright and juicy red fruits with real energy. Still quite bright but starting to develop...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
June 26th, 2022, 5:44 pm
Favorite Rose…Summer, 2022 Edition

Last post by Pat Esposito « June 26th, 2022, 5:32 pm
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by Barry Sunderland » June 9th, 2022, 7:47 pm
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Hotter weather, crisper wines…
Let’s list recent, favorite roses…still or carbonated, domestic or imported…
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Last post by Pat Esposito
June 26th, 2022, 5:32 pm
Aussie riesling

Last post by Kent Comley « June 26th, 2022, 5:20 pm
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by A. So » June 24th, 2022, 6:47 pm

Looking for recs for new Aussie rieslings to try out. Grosset Polish Hill is of course the benchmark, but have quite liked Frankland Estate and...

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Last post by Kent Comley
June 26th, 2022, 5:20 pm
It's critic bingo! ("non-zero marginal willingness to pay" for BS descriptors)

Last post by John Morris « June 26th, 2022, 5:17 pm
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Pity the poor wine critic. So many wines, so few words.

The problem was brought home by this blurb in one of those e-mails:

The 2012 Barolo...
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Last post by John Morris
June 26th, 2022, 5:17 pm
TN: Bodegas Zarate Albariño, 2021

Last post by Jim Stewart « June 26th, 2022, 4:48 pm

by Jim Stewart » June 26th, 2022, 4:48 pm

I first tasted this ‘base’ Zarate Albarino bottling about six months ago at the Ceviche restaurant in St Petersburg, FL. That bottle, from the 2020...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
June 26th, 2022, 4:48 pm
Australian ooze-monster wines. How are they now?

Last post by John Morris « June 26th, 2022, 4:39 pm
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by Victor Hong » February 9th, 2016, 6:36 am
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In the early 2000's, the wine critics were heaping praise on these wines, and many of
us wine geeks responded by loading up cellars with...
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Last post by John Morris
June 26th, 2022, 4:39 pm
Best Winery in Every State According to Yelp

Last post by Nate Simon « June 26th, 2022, 4:12 pm
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by Michael Martin » June 26th, 2022, 7:21 am

Shadybrook Estate in Napa for CA
Willamette Valley Vineyards OR

See the complete list here

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Last post by Nate Simon
June 26th, 2022, 4:12 pm
A Big Night

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « June 26th, 2022, 3:21 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » June 25th, 2022, 11:02 pm

Had some very naughty people around on Friday night. It was late. I was tired on Saturday. We drank well.

2012 Dom Pérignon Champagne : Accessible...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
June 26th, 2022, 3:21 pm
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Chop - Wine Pairing?

Last post by Steve L Gellman « June 26th, 2022, 3:18 pm
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by Steve L Gellman » June 22nd, 2022, 12:49 pm

I have no idea how to pair this. I could guess at the prosciutto or pork chop individually but together I’m stumped. Red or white? No idea where to go

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Last post by Steve L Gellman
June 26th, 2022, 3:18 pm
What dessert wine did you drink tonight?

Last post by Andrew Bair « June 26th, 2022, 2:40 pm
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by Joseph Grassa » February 3rd, 2021, 6:57 pm
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Figured I would try to get another chain going but with dessert wines specifically.
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Last post by Andrew Bair
June 26th, 2022, 2:40 pm
TN: A White, A Rose, & A TraderJoe's Cheapie Red...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « June 26th, 2022, 2:31 pm

by TomHill » June 26th, 2022, 2:31 pm

We tried these over the weekend:
1. RuthLewandowski Rose American Wine (11.8%; www.RuthLewandowski.com; TourigaNational/Souzao/TintaRoriz)...

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Last post by TomHill
June 26th, 2022, 2:31 pm
TN: Try guessing these bottles blind!

Last post by Otto Forsberg « June 26th, 2022, 1:09 pm

by Otto Forsberg » June 26th, 2022, 1:09 pm

Reporting back from one of our many blind tasting sessions. These ad-hoc events tend to be very free-form, ie. people can bring whatever wines they...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
June 26th, 2022, 1:09 pm
2021 German Vintage Report - Whats old is new...

Last post by Ben M a n d l e r « June 26th, 2022, 1:01 pm
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by Robert Dentice » June 2nd, 2022, 7:30 am
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I am beyond excited for the 2021s! I was there for two weeks in August during a crucial stretch. A number of growers mentioned the sun came out when...
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Last post by Ben M a n d l e r
June 26th, 2022, 1:01 pm
Smoothness in wine. Warning: Another meandering, long, possibly pointless, post

Last post by Arv R « June 26th, 2022, 12:59 pm
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by Noah C » June 22nd, 2022, 7:10 pm

Hi everyone,

Here is an offering of general wonderings. No specific point and few specific questions. I'm just mostly curious on your thoughts.

My...

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Last post by Arv R
June 26th, 2022, 12:59 pm
A Bourgogne and a Grand Cru that drink like a 1er Cru

Last post by Arv R « June 26th, 2022, 12:15 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » May 24th, 2012, 10:24 pm

2005 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc (5/24/2012)
Probably the best Bourgogne Blanc on the planet although...

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Last post by Arv R
June 26th, 2022, 12:15 pm
Santa Barbara County - under the radar winery

Last post by G. D y e r « June 26th, 2022, 11:54 am
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by albanks » June 24th, 2022, 11:51 am

I'm planning a dinner with a few friends and would love to serve wine from one winemaker throughout the evening. I would like to serve a white blend,...

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Last post by G. D y e r
June 26th, 2022, 11:54 am
Nice stand-in; 2016 Aeris Etna Bianco Carricante

Last post by Scott Brunson « June 26th, 2022, 10:54 am
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by Warren Taranow » June 26th, 2022, 9:22 am

Backup bottle for the corked 2017 Terre Nere Etna Bianco Colderara Sottana.
The nose really takes some coaxing; mostly wet rock mineral, with some...

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Last post by Scott Brunson
June 26th, 2022, 10:54 am
DICO and Ridge with friends

Last post by C Martinelli « June 26th, 2022, 10:16 am

by C Martinelli » June 26th, 2022, 10:16 am

Seeing close friends we hadn't seen in a few months, we opened a couple of bottles:

2021 Ridge Lytton Estate Rose: Pop and pour. No formal notes,...

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Last post by C Martinelli
June 26th, 2022, 10:16 am
TN: DarrenDelmore PinotNoir CentralCoast '21...(short/boring)

Last post by Darren Delmore « June 26th, 2022, 10:14 am
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by TomHill » June 20th, 2022, 11:45 am

Tried this new release from Darren w/ friends at dinner ystrday:
1. DarrenDelmore PinotNoir CentralCoast (12.5%; WildFrmtd; U; www.DarrenDelmore.com)...

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Last post by Darren Delmore
June 26th, 2022, 10:14 am
Taste of Sonoma This Weekend

Last post by Adolfo H « June 26th, 2022, 9:48 am
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by JA Miller » June 23rd, 2022, 3:08 pm

Anyone planning to attend the Taste of Sonoma this weekend (at KJ grounds) in Santa Rosa? If so, please post any revelations...I'll be managing...

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Last post by Adolfo H
June 26th, 2022, 9:48 am
Is this the world’s most under-appreciated Chablis producer?

Last post by Warren Taranow « June 26th, 2022, 9:33 am
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by Warren Taranow » May 31st, 2022, 7:53 pm

Despite limited name recognition and no Grand Cru vineyards, Gilbert Picq makes consistently delicious, structured, mineraled Chablis. I’ve been...

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Last post by Warren Taranow
June 26th, 2022, 9:33 am
Best Pizza Wine of the Year Under $17.45

Last post by mmarcellus « June 26th, 2022, 9:31 am
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by Lee Short » June 19th, 2022, 8:05 pm

2019 Caruso e Minini Perricone Naturalemente Terre Siciliana IGP

This wine has a plushness to the palate that I usually associate with hot wines...

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Last post by mmarcellus
June 26th, 2022, 9:31 am
Single vineyard vs regional , Professional vs enthusiast- Warning- Long and Rambling

Last post by Juliec « June 26th, 2022, 9:28 am
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by Noah C » June 9th, 2022, 8:59 pm
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I only have a few years of taking wine...
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Last post by Juliec
June 26th, 2022, 9:28 am
RRV July 16th 2022 - Berserkerfest 2022 / Cellar Launch Party / Flanneryfest

Last post by john enea « June 26th, 2022, 9:23 am
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by Brian Tuite » May 23rd, 2022, 1:49 pm
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Look now for lodging. It’s only 6 weeks...
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Last post by john enea
June 26th, 2022, 9:23 am
Goodfellow vs Burgs - Recap

Last post by Juliec « June 26th, 2022, 9:19 am
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by Sh@n A » June 11th, 2022, 10:27 am
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Last night's Goodfellow and Burgundy tasting was a blast! Marcus and Meghan flying in from Oregon just made it very special, in addition to the 30+...
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Last post by Juliec
June 26th, 2022, 9:19 am
TN: Horton Vidal LateHrvst VA '92....(short/boring)

Last post by GregStockslager « June 26th, 2022, 8:18 am
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by TomHill » June 23rd, 2022, 9:57 am

Linda brought this dessert wine to Pig+Fig last night:
1. Horton Vidal LateHrvst OrangeCnty/VA (11.5%; stopped frmtn; SaH: 24 Brix;RS: 5.3%) 1992 :...

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Last post by GregStockslager
June 26th, 2022, 8:18 am
Taittinger NV or Charles Heidsieck NV for 4th of July?

Last post by Steve Barnett « June 26th, 2022, 7:44 am
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by S. Stevenson » June 23rd, 2022, 4:44 pm

Going to a 4th party and I'm responsible for the champagne.

More specifically, narrowed down to these 2.

NV Charles Heidsieck Brut Champagne...

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Last post by Steve Barnett
June 26th, 2022, 7:44 am
TN: Brother's Last Night in Town

Last post by Brian Glas « June 26th, 2022, 7:13 am
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by John Glas » June 23rd, 2022, 8:02 pm

BROTHER'S LAST NIGHT IN TOWN - 3 Day Wine Review World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN (6/23/2022)

Great wines again and almost all Washington...

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Last post by Brian Glas
June 26th, 2022, 7:13 am
A Kansas Jayhawk national championship celebration dinner with 04` Taittinger CdC/ 93` Williams Selyem RRV Pinot Noir

Last post by Blake Brown « June 26th, 2022, 7:04 am
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by Blake Brown » April 9th, 2022, 12:03 pm

And the celebration continues. We dined at our local favorite restaurant, The Stonehouse, to celebrate our beloved Kansas Jayhawks winning the...

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Last post by Blake Brown
June 26th, 2022, 7:04 am
What Portuguese wine are you drinking?

Last post by bob parsons alberta « June 26th, 2022, 5:54 am
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by Phil T r o t t e r » June 25th, 2022, 12:49 am

Another consolidated thread but this time for Portuguese wine. Idea from this post: .

I'll start with a retrospective of the ones I easily found:...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
June 26th, 2022, 5:54 am
Which Washington wine are you drinking?

Last post by Larry G0ld3n « June 26th, 2022, 5:36 am
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by Kris Patten » June 4th, 2022, 10:19 pm

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...

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Last post by Larry G0ld3n
June 26th, 2022, 5:36 am
Richebourg and Richebourg sous Veroilles

Last post by Gaudissabois Johan « June 26th, 2022, 1:20 am
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by Gaudissabois Johan » March 11th, 2021, 4:23 am
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Is there really a difference between Richebourg sous Veroilles and the real Richebourg? One time wine maker at Hudelot-Noellat's Pierre...
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Last post by Gaudissabois Johan
June 26th, 2022, 1:20 am
Seeking Recommendations for Offsite Storage in SF Bay Area

Last post by M Matthews « June 25th, 2022, 11:58 pm
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by Arif F » June 25th, 2022, 12:08 pm

Hello All,
Anyone have great experience with offsite wine storage facility (with climate control) in San Francisco Bay Area (ideally North or East...

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Last post by M Matthews
June 25th, 2022, 11:58 pm
2019 Ridge Corralitos Pinot

Last post by Wes Barton « June 25th, 2022, 11:52 pm
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by jeffruggels » June 22nd, 2022, 10:49 am

anyone been by ridge recently and able to try?

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Last post by Wes Barton
June 25th, 2022, 11:52 pm
TN: VR Petits Monts vs Chambolle VV

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « June 25th, 2022, 11:43 pm
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by Andrew K. » June 25th, 2022, 10:46 pm

The $70 wine beats the $300 wine tonight.

2015 Domaine Felettig Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits,...

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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
June 25th, 2022, 11:43 pm
An unusual large bottle of Bollinger

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by Mark Golodetz » June 25th, 2022, 5:31 am

Purchased yesterday from a dealer friend. A fraction larger than a double magnum at 3.076 liters or 104 fluid ounces. Obviously made for the British...

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Last post by Fred Daniels
June 25th, 2022, 10:58 pm
TN: Tercero Mourvedre SB County 2011

Last post by Chris Seiber « June 25th, 2022, 9:28 pm
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by Chris Seiber » June 25th, 2022, 9:26 pm

This was maybe my favorite of Larry's many great wines I've tasted, and I hoarded my last bottle of it for many years (1) to see how it would age,...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
June 25th, 2022, 9:28 pm
$4,155 Sauvignon Blanc

Last post by Bruce Rudman « June 25th, 2022, 8:33 pm
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by Kelly Walker » April 22nd, 2022, 3:43 pm

Got an e-mail from winebid on current hot lots today. One wine has a reserve of $4,155 for a bottle of 2010 Screaming Eagle sauvignon blanc. It has...

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Last post by Bruce Rudman
June 25th, 2022, 8:33 pm
Qupe Syrah rock-bottom deal on Groupon

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by Larry Stein » October 22nd, 2020, 2:38 pm
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I'm guessing the new owner found a stash of this? Or it belongs to Bob Lindquist and he wants it out of his hair? I don't know what the winery sale...
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Last post by Arv R
June 25th, 2022, 8:20 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Brian Tuite « June 25th, 2022, 7:48 pm
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by Joe B » February 12th, 2015, 6:20 pm
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Brian Tuite
June 25th, 2022, 7:48 pm
What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Mike R « June 25th, 2022, 7:18 pm
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Last post by Mike R
June 25th, 2022, 7:18 pm
TN: 2001 Chateau Angelus

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by Rich Brown » June 25th, 2022, 5:44 pm

I really enjoyed this! Tiny bit of heat is the only issue, otherwise it is in a perfect place for my tastes

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Last post by Rich Brown
June 25th, 2022, 5:44 pm
Denver Metro Area Wine shops

Last post by TJ Berge « June 25th, 2022, 4:38 pm
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by Tim Corliss » February 27th, 2021, 7:32 pm
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Last post by TJ Berge
June 25th, 2022, 4:38 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

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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 Jayson Cohen
June 25th, 2022, 4:13 pm
2020 Carter

Last post by MikeS. « June 25th, 2022, 3:50 pm
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by craig dods » May 18th, 2022, 5:48 pm

The offering letter says that there wasn’t any smoke taint, and I believe them, but is this just a vintage to pass on? Thanks for any thoughts…

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Last post by MikeS.
June 25th, 2022, 3:50 pm
TN: 2016 Ladd Cellars Chardonnay (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Larry Stein « June 25th, 2022, 12:41 pm
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by Sean_S » June 13th, 2020, 7:43 am

2016 Ladd Cellars Chardonnay - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (6/12/2020)
Bright golden yellow in the Grassl glass with hints of...

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Last post by Larry Stein
June 25th, 2022, 12:41 pm
2005 Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard

Last post by Tom R W « June 25th, 2022, 12:39 pm
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by Merrill Lindquist » June 25th, 2022, 12:02 pm

Bottled in June of 2009, this wine is showing very well.

A bouquet of dark cherry, plum, and cassis. The nose follows to the palate where it is...

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Last post by Tom R W
June 25th, 2022, 12:39 pm
TN: 2020 Dönnhoff Spätlese

Last post by A. So « June 25th, 2022, 11:50 am

by A. So » June 25th, 2022, 11:50 am

2020 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (6/25/2022)
#17-21, 8.5% abv. This is definitely the largest-scaled and...

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Last post by A. So
June 25th, 2022, 11:50 am
TN: An evening of Finnish berserkers and random blind wines (de Négoce, Sabelli-Frisch, Walter Massa etc.)

Last post by Otto Forsberg « June 25th, 2022, 11:39 am
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by Otto Forsberg » May 21st, 2022, 2:55 am

Earlier this year our fellow berserker Mikko Tuomi sent me a PM telling he was visiting Finland for the first time since the pandemic and asking...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
June 25th, 2022, 11:39 am
Mascot drinking

Last post by Zachary Mancini « June 25th, 2022, 10:38 am
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by Joseph S » November 19th, 2021, 9:19 pm

Was thinking of trying my first bottle of '15 Mascot.... Wondering if anyone has any advice or recommendations on how to approach drinking ....PnP,...

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Last post by Zachary Mancini
June 25th, 2022, 10:38 am
Smoke Taint 2020 Northern California.

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « June 25th, 2022, 10:05 am
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by CraigT » December 30th, 2021, 2:34 pm
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I just read Jeb Dunnuck’s report that came out today on 2019 and 2020 Northern California vintage. He says this about the 2020 wines.

“ Roughly 75%...
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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
June 25th, 2022, 10:05 am
WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.

Last post by J3ff S@g@n « June 25th, 2022, 8:52 am
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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...
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Last post by J3ff S@g@n
June 25th, 2022, 8:52 am
Tempting wine purchases you’ve passed on—give others a shot

Last post by alan weinberg « June 25th, 2022, 7:59 am
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all of us occasionally pass on “deals” and sometimes post them. Let’s have a thread that does so . . . JJ Buckley has a Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay...
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Last post by alan weinberg
June 25th, 2022, 7:59 am
Top domastic Riesling producers?

Last post by Len Stevens « June 25th, 2022, 7:20 am
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by Len Stevens » June 21st, 2022, 11:55 am

I very much enjoy German vitners and even more the Alsatian producers! But I couldn't really think of domestic producers that I felt were great. I'm...

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Last post by Len Stevens
June 25th, 2022, 7:20 am
Burgundy Visit: Domaine Lucien Jacob

Last post by dcornutt « June 25th, 2022, 7:11 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » June 8th, 2022, 10:32 pm

Tasting with Jacques Carillon is always a pleasure. These are bellwether wines for any given vintage. They always give you an insight into what is...

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Last post by dcornutt
June 25th, 2022, 7:11 am
Source of Lehmann glasses in the US?

Last post by Jon Lawrence « June 25th, 2022, 6:25 am
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by David W » June 20th, 2022, 3:50 pm

Hello all - does anyone know a source of Lehmann glasses in the US? I'm looking for a few of the Clement glasses in particular after having sauternes...

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Last post by Jon Lawrence
June 25th, 2022, 6:25 am
TN: '99 JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr - Spatlese - weird showing

Last post by John Morris « June 25th, 2022, 6:13 am
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by John Morris » June 23rd, 2022, 8:13 pm

For a friend's birthday, we dug into our cellars. It was a good line-up: 2004 Dom Perignon (youngish, no DP nuttiness, but good); '16 PYCM Chassagne...

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Last post by John Morris
June 25th, 2022, 6:13 am
TN: Three Older GramercyCllrs Syrahs...(short/boring)

Last post by LarryA « June 25th, 2022, 5:40 am
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by TomHill » June 20th, 2022, 2:07 pm

We tried these three from the Costigan cellar at Pig+Fig last week:
1. GramercyCllrs Syrah Lagniappe/ColumbiaVlly (13.9%; www.GramercyCellars.com)...

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Last post by LarryA
June 25th, 2022, 5:40 am
TN: Ridge GSM Rhone Blends....(short/boring)

Last post by Cris Whetstone « June 25th, 2022, 1:24 am
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by TomHill » June 23rd, 2022, 12:42 pm

We tried ystrday @ Pig+Fig some Ridge GSM blends:
1. Ridge Calif 50% Syrah/Grenache LyttonEstate/DryCreekVlly (14.5%; 40 brls; SaH: 26.8%;...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
June 25th, 2022, 1:24 am
Quick TN: 2020 Stars & Dust Red Table Wine

Last post by S. Rash « June 24th, 2022, 11:30 pm
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by Paul Hiyake » June 24th, 2022, 7:12 pm

100% Grenache. Popped with a little chill on it. Wonderfully aromatic nose of brandied cherries and pomegranate. On the palate, it was a bit more...

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Last post by S. Rash
June 24th, 2022, 11:30 pm
TNs: London / Provence trip

Last post by melvinyeo « June 24th, 2022, 10:25 pm
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by melvinyeo » June 8th, 2022, 8:44 am

Will be using this thread to consolidate my tasting notes from my trip for greater coherence, hopefully will be useful to the folks here. Any...

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Last post by melvinyeo
June 24th, 2022, 10:25 pm
Contra Costa County Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « June 24th, 2022, 6:58 pm
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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...
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Last post by Drew Goin
June 24th, 2022, 6:58 pm
What Vincent Wine Company Are You Drinking?

Last post by John Telford « June 24th, 2022, 6:57 pm
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by JBrochu » March 31st, 2022, 6:31 pm
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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...
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Last post by John Telford
June 24th, 2022, 6:57 pm
I don't think it's counterfeit - a home run with 12 on base. Now it's been opened.

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « June 24th, 2022, 4:10 pm
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by J a y H a c k » October 7th, 2021, 7:29 pm

See post #24 for the results of opening the wine. OUTSTANDING IN ALL RESPECTS.

First, the tasting note, courtesy of Brother Grafstrom, then the...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 24th, 2022, 4:10 pm
Aged Saxum - Where to buy

Last post by Scott Brunson « June 24th, 2022, 2:51 pm
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by jnbrown » June 23rd, 2022, 9:34 am

I have always wanted to try Saxum. I made their list a few years ago but have yet to buy any for the following reasons:

1. I keep reading it needs...

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Last post by Scott Brunson
June 24th, 2022, 2:51 pm
Tring to e mail my wife's Cellartracker list to me (see post)

Last post by Eric LeVine « June 24th, 2022, 2:39 pm
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by Dan Hammer » June 23rd, 2022, 10:27 am

I just created an account for my wife on Cellartracker. I tried printing her list of wines, and when I sent it to myself, it was my list from my...

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Last post by Eric LeVine
June 24th, 2022, 2:39 pm
Aging wine (purposefully) underwater

Last post by PeterH « June 24th, 2022, 2:35 pm
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by John Flanagan » February 26th, 2021, 3:03 pm

“We were curious to explore if underwater ageing could actually allow us to have young wines with the benefit of maturity, winery founder Patricia...

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Last post by PeterH
June 24th, 2022, 2:35 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

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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 Simon Haidamous
June 24th, 2022, 2:35 pm
2018 Andremily Grenache Release

Last post by Jen M a s o n « June 24th, 2022, 2:06 pm
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by Tyler F. » May 18th, 2021, 7:47 pm
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Came across the 2018 Andremily Grenache release post on the Andremily IG page.

I've been fortunate to have an allocation for the Syrah and...
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Last post by Jen M a s o n
June 24th, 2022, 2:06 pm
How Many Words Is Too Many In A Tasting Note?

Last post by C Martinelli « June 24th, 2022, 1:51 pm
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by Fred Bower » June 24th, 2022, 7:27 am

Just had a 546 word tasting note in my CT feed. Before reading it, I couldn't imagine how such a note could be necessary. After reading it, I wanted...

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Last post by C Martinelli
June 24th, 2022, 1:51 pm
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by JessicaN « June 24th, 2022, 1:28 pm
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by Frank Murray III » June 1st, 2017, 5:59 pm
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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 JessicaN
June 24th, 2022, 1:28 pm
How long has your cooling unit lasted?

Last post by Andy P. « June 24th, 2022, 1:03 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » June 22nd, 2021, 5:24 pm
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My Wine Guardian made it 14 years to last week. Nicknamed the beast, it was enormous, loud, and effective. 14 years is apparently a little longer...
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Last post by Andy P.
June 24th, 2022, 1:03 pm
What would your classification of Loire reds be?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « June 24th, 2022, 12:38 pm
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There has never been a classification of Loire wines and there probably never will be, which is just as well for our wallets. I chose reds, rather...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 24th, 2022, 12:38 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

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June 24th, 2022, 11:21 am
Winery visits - Petaluma area recommendations?

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « June 24th, 2022, 11:20 am
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by Nate Simon » June 23rd, 2022, 10:38 pm

Will be spending a long weekend in the Petaluma area. Internet search shows a number of wineries in the vicinity, but few with which I'm familiar....

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
June 24th, 2022, 11:20 am
TN: 2015 Liquid Farm Chardonnay White Hill (with obligatory precariously perched photo)

Last post by Hank Victor « June 24th, 2022, 9:58 am
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by Warren Taranow » June 23rd, 2022, 8:37 pm

What crystalline, clean bottle of chardonnay! Light to middle weight, citrus, a little peach, a lot of minerals. No oak notes. A pure wine that's...

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June 24th, 2022, 9:58 am

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