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- October 30th, 2019, 8:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fires in Sonoma...again - Geyserville
- Replies: 274
- Views: 19006
Re: Fires in Sonoma...again - Geyserville
Winds picking up in Napa today.
- October 27th, 2019, 12:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fires in Sonoma...again - Geyserville
- Replies: 274
- Views: 19006
Re: Fires in Sonoma...again - Geyserville
Evac advisory for Calistoga just issued.
- October 7th, 2019, 7:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Another needle in the bubble: The cost of Wine Country living
- Replies: 93
- Views: 3771
Re: Another needle in the bubble: The cost of Wine Country living
Wine Berserkers. Come for the tasting notes. Stay for the zoning debates.
- October 4th, 2019, 12:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA: Kinda ridiculous Bonny Doon sale
- Replies: 110
- Views: 8160
Re: PSA: Kinda ridiculous Bonny Doon sale
Thanks for the tip - bought a pile o’ stuff.
- October 4th, 2019, 10:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Eyeing a possible recession, California wineries cut back on production — and farmers suffer: SF Chronicle
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1728
Re: Eyeing a possible recession, California wineries cut back on production — and farmers suffer: SF Chronicle
Yeah, that’s a typo. It was $1.7 billion.Marcu$ Stanley wrote: ↑October 4th, 2019, 10:30 amThe Gallo-Constellation deal was for only $1.7 million? For 30 brands? So $50,000 a brand? Either that's an error or the wine business must be very low margin
- October 3rd, 2019, 8:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Market Fatigue and the Tsunami Wave is coming Ashore
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3251
Re: Wine Market Fatigue and the Tsunami Wave is coming Ashore
I predict nothing will change and this Board will be having the same conversation making the same predictions 18 months from now.
- September 22nd, 2019, 8:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Old Caymus Zinfandel winemaker?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 497
Re: Old Caymus Zinfandel winemaker?
Not meant to be snarky, but did you contact the winery? I’d suspect they’d be excited that someone is interested in their history, particularly one like Caymus that’s been around a long time.
- September 17th, 2019, 6:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 MacDonald release
- Replies: 220
- Views: 18287
Re: 2016 MacDonald release
My child is not good enough for these wines...Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑September 17th, 2019, 5:13 pmWell done sir.H Wallace Jr wrote: ↑September 17th, 2019, 12:50 pmOrder in. My daughter gets the '16s and my son will get the '18s.
- September 15th, 2019, 3:43 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2019 West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 526
- Views: 30014
Re: 2019 West Coast Weather Thread
50% chance of rain Monday morning here in Napa.
- September 15th, 2019, 3:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa Cabernet Harvest
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1571
Re: Napa Cabernet Harvest
You can keep up with harvest reports here: https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/nap ... 62172.html
There’s a threat of rain tomorrow morning.
There’s a threat of rain tomorrow morning.
- September 13th, 2019, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fear And Loathing In ToKalon Vineyard
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5138
Re: Fear And Loathing In ToKalon Vineyard
I had to stop the Jeremy Nickel video half way it was so cringe worthy. If somebody had to ask what is wrong with wine and the industry I would show them that video. Coincidentally, I had a bottle of Nickel & Nickel Stelling Vineyard 03 this past April and it was great lol. Have to agree. That even...
- September 6th, 2019, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Esther Mobley tells you how to look like a total newb
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2613
Re: Esther Mobley tells you how to look like a total newb
I think that this thread is a good example of why people don't like wine snobs. Like rock snobs. Or art snobs.
- September 4th, 2019, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6991
Re: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
You are clueless. I personally know folks who paid cash for million dollar plus homes, Lamborghini’s, custom cycles, race cars and in one case a new set of teeth all from pot money. Those are individuals. Not companies. Execs and founders may be comped well (some of them work for my clients), but t...
- September 4th, 2019, 7:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6991
Re: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
Living in Colorado I see some folks making money beyond belief from THC and CBD products. Way more more than from grape juice. If they're operating legally, they're not making money from THC products, due to the federal tax rules. It's why the US companies have great gross margins, are lucky to hav...
- September 4th, 2019, 1:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6991
Re: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
Adam, AUS and NZ don't have the same labor costs. They've adapted and mechanized. They also have historically export-friendly currencies. We've done so on the low end but have been slow to adopt on the mid to high tier. And, quite honestly, CA is a tough state to operate in. There is a lot of cost ...
- September 4th, 2019, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6991
Re: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
Vineyards will move to the next cash crop...pot. Which will then crash and burn, even harder than grapes, as the supply far outgrows demand - unless enough gets siphoned off to the black market. Watch for increases in arrests on this front in the coming decade. Adam's 100 tons of unpicked Lodi Peti...
- September 4th, 2019, 1:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
- Replies: 98
- Views: 6991
Re: Oversupply in the Grape and Bulk Wine Market - And What This May Mean . . .
Vineyards will move to the next cash crop...pot. Which will then crash and burn, even harder than grapes, as the supply far outgrows demand - unless enough gets siphoned off to the black market. Watch for increases in arrests on this front in the coming decade. Adam's 100 tons of unpicked Lodi Peti...
- September 4th, 2019, 7:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Muscadine from Napa Valley?!?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 556
Re: Muscadine from Napa Valley?!?
Had Spiritterra's Muscadine wines. Certainly have that Muscadine funk taste. Indescribable unless you haven't had it before. Touch of burned doll and petrol in there, too. It's almost Retsina-like at times. Not very pleasant. I keep being fascinated with Muscadine, though. Just ordered a few bottle...
- August 27th, 2019, 11:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: "The world's three largest wineries, all owned by the same company"
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1213
Re: "The world's three largest wineries, all owned by the same company"
His post seems to be missing a point.
- August 26th, 2019, 3:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 8178
Re: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
Yes, this was a lower end Chard, for sure. Mass market. Don't even recall what producer, I suppressed it. But a few months back I had Stag's Leap (which was also on the cheaper side, admittedly) - same thing. And numerous other ones. It's what's kept me away from Chards over the years and only by t...
- August 26th, 2019, 8:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 494
Re: TN: 2007 Rhys Pinot Noir Family Farm Vineyard
I just opened my last bottle of the 2008 this weekend. Here's my notes: Medium ruby red. Sweet and seductive nose of blueberry, strawberry, cherry, roses. Medium body on the palate with focused acidity, some tannin. Smooth and silky, lots of fruit. Sour cherry, strawberry. Not much on the midpalate ...
- August 24th, 2019, 7:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 8178
Re: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
More than any other grape varietal, I seem to always get a kind of chemical, artificial taste with them, unless I kind of splash on Failla or Lioco etc. But all the everyday Chards I buy are all awful. Oak can muddle things up, but it's not that, it's something else that just feels processed. What ...
- August 9th, 2019, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Terpines from cannabis and vineyards-any experience?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3284
Re: Terpines from cannabis and vineyards-any experience?
Wait, the research hasn't been done? There is a lot of certainty in this thread for not having any actual scientific data. Come on. It's 2019. Who needs science when you have belief? If there's emotional resonance to your idea, then it's a good one. And you're entitled to hold it with all your stre...
- August 8th, 2019, 7:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Terpines from cannabis and vineyards-any experience?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3284
Re: Terpines from cannabis and vineyards-any experience?
I can tell you definitively that there is no possible way for wine grapes to be tainted by cannabis flowers in any way. The resin that is produced by cannabis flowers is a solid and cannot be airborne. There's no chemical way the aroma from these flowers can bind with sugars or the skins of grapes ...
- August 4th, 2019, 7:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Chenin Blanc Parentage Revealed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 932
Re: Chenin Blanc Parentage Revealed
I was hoping for a DNA test clip from “Maury”.
- July 20th, 2019, 7:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine experiences in Napa
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1529
Re: Wine experiences in Napa
Judd’s Hill does a blending day camp https://www.juddshill.com/page?pageid=5 ... 29D756510E
- July 14th, 2019, 8:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Okay, what’s the next HOT wine?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3091
- July 12th, 2019, 8:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Generally speaking, what type of wine is the best food wine?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1764
Re: Generally speaking, what type of wine is the best food wine?
Wine that’s dead at retail.
- July 10th, 2019, 7:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Old School Napa Valley Tasting Suggestions
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3097
Re: Old School Napa Valley Tasting Suggestions
They’re in Napa on the NE end and they do now take visitors.Howard Cooper wrote: ↑July 10th, 2019, 3:38 amI have only had whites from them. Where are they located and do they take visitors?Rich Salsano wrote: ↑July 10th, 2019, 3:08 am
Matthiasson - Steve’s wines are phenomenal and his cab and merlot and Bordeaux style “red” are all what I would consider old school
- July 8th, 2019, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Old School Napa Valley Tasting Suggestions
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3097
Re: Old School Napa Valley Tasting Suggestions
Stony Hill
Chappellet
Chappellet
- July 5th, 2019, 5:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dumbest wine related thing you have done ?
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3636
Re: Dumbest wine related thing you have done ?
Buy Australian Shiraz based on a certain critic’s scores.
- July 4th, 2019, 7:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Help needed: Napa/Sonoma trip with a twist
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1417
Re: Help needed: Napa/Sonoma trip with a twist
Matthiasson is now doing visits at their new winery, on the estate vineyard, which is one of the most unassuming in Napa (it is the polar opposite of Darioush). Steve is one of the most prominent consultants and winemakers of The New California Wine style (or whatever it’s now called). The main pers...
- June 28th, 2019, 9:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Friday Poll time, $1000 to spend
- Replies: 90
- Views: 2918
Re: Friday Poll time, $1000 to spend
A case of Scherrer zin and about 250 tacos.
- June 18th, 2019, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cannabis&Wine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 751
Re: Cannabis&Wine
It’s more of a risk for the lower price point wines and beer.
- June 17th, 2019, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Happy Father's Day - whatcha drinkin'?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1827
Re: Happy Father's Day - whatcha drinkin'?
Spent the evening at the home of a winemaker friend. He opened a 2002 Napa cab/merlot blend made by his Dad (it runs in the family). It was de-lovely.
- May 19th, 2019, 7:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: It’s raining again/still, time to do a cellar inventory.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 831
Re: It’s raining again/still, time to do a cellar inventory.
Last time I did an inventory, I discovered I was off by 20%. That was both a good and a bad day.
- March 19th, 2019, 7:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Two New Bedrocks...(short/boring)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1143
Re: TN: Two New Bedrocks...(short/boring)
Tom, I agree with you w/r/t the Bedrock single vineyard SBs, but I was disappointed by the Sonoma County bottling. I found it lifeless. Probably the only Bedrock I’ve had that I didn’t like.
- March 18th, 2019, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Whats your favourite wine characteristic ?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 1829
Re: Whats your favourite wine characteristic ?
Cat pee, because it's the funniest.
- March 16th, 2019, 7:13 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Next of Kyn #9 Wood Box..WOW!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2897
Re: Next of Kyn #9 Wood Box....WOW!!
Boxes are dead at retail.
- March 16th, 2019, 7:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dirty & Rowdy - Winter Revival Case
- Replies: 8
- Views: 651
Re: Dirty & Rowdy - Winter Revival Case
Hardy is on WB - try PMing him.
- March 14th, 2019, 9:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineBid Updated Terms and Conditions Sale tax for everyone!
- Replies: 60
- Views: 3964
Re: WineBid Updated Terms and Conditions Sale tax for everyone!
So people are angry that WineBid is trying to not break the law?
- March 1st, 2019, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa County Legal Question: Tasting Rooms
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1477
Re: Napa County Legal Question: Tasting Rooms
Its simple. It’s a violation of both County and State laws. You risk losing your State and Federal licenses.
- February 25th, 2019, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Prima Materia Now Open
- Replies: 5
- Views: 376
Re: Prima Materia Now Open
Tom, thanks for this tip. I plan on visiting next time I'm down in the area - wines seem well-priced and a good choice of varietals. How would you describe the overall style?
- February 21st, 2019, 7:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Chicago wine storage suggestions? Have to move from Kinzie Street Lock-Up
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1495
Re: Chicago wine storage suggestions? Have to move from Kinzie St Lock-Up
Just make sure there’s no asbestos.
- February 21st, 2019, 7:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Take out options for napa
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1270
Re: Take out options for napa
Foodshed
Heritage Eats
Genova Deli
Malfatti from Val’s Liquor
Heritage Eats
Genova Deli
Malfatti from Val’s Liquor
- February 21st, 2019, 3:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Take out options for napa
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1270
Re: Take out options for napa
There are some options. To confirm - are you in Napa itself, or another town Upvalley?
- February 13th, 2019, 2:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa Picnic Supplies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1493
Re: Napa Picnic Supplies
The way our weather has been, I'd decide where to have lunch, unless you plan on a picnic in your car with the heat blasting! 25-30 degrees in the morning, rainy, and not above 45 all day has been our norm. Thanks, Merrill. Much appreciated (although, as a Chicagoan, it doesn't sound *that* bad.) O...
- February 10th, 2019, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa Picnic Supplies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1493
Re: Napa Picnic Supplies
Contrarian point of view: if you're staying at the Westin, just walk over to Oxbow and grab vittles there. Then if traffic is bad you can get straight onto Silverado Trail and go all the way up the valley before cutting over in St. Helena. Be forewarned, it's supposed to rain on and off all of next...
- February 10th, 2019, 7:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Who bottles salmanazars or balthazars in Napa/Sonoma/Norcal?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 504
Re: Who bottles salmanazars or balthazars in Napa/Sonoma/Norcal?
It’s likely something that’s not going to be sold online, but pick your favorite winery and call them - for a special occasion, they’re more likely to sell you one. These sizes are typically bottled for personal use and auction donations.
- February 10th, 2019, 7:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa Picnic Supplies
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1493
Re: Napa Picnic Supplies
Sunshine Market would be fine, but again, traffic in Napa County has gotten really bad and since it is on a Friday/workday, you need extra time to get to places or map out back roads. Hwy 29 and Silverado Trail can become a nightmare. A left turn across traffic can take 3 to 4 minutes unless somebo...