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I'm too old to buy '16 Bordeaux, and my cellar is too full for any more wine. Nonetheless, I find myself lugging 6-8 cases of big-ass bottles down to the basement several times a year.

We used to purchase from a vendor who was located 40mi north of our factory in Seattle. They shipped via UPS, and we got the parcels the next day. Then they switched to Fedex and all the parcels went to Portland, OR, and back to Seattle. Shipments now took two days. If we needed something next day, ...

He wants to teach billionaires about wine, but he can't be bothered getting a decent hair cut or a suit that fits.
Are you absolutely sure it is not a parody? I don't have sound on my computer, so I'm missing important cues. One thing that stands out is his apparent attempt to get the lady drunk.

No, not all the wines I buy come with screw caps.

WTSO often has wines in stock even after they have "sold out". They currently have a 2016 Stangeland in their holiday selection. I also purchased some 2014 Carabella last week from WTSO. I've tasted the wine at events, but never bought any at the regular price. At $20 is is definitely a deal, and sh...

Buried in the notes of a recent tasting of northern Rhone wines in Seattle is mention of Sotanum, a joint venture of Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard and Francois Villard. https://www.winespectator.com/articles/vins-de-vienne-pushing-limits-in-the-rhone The wine fit right in with the notable competit...

I agree that the Canary Islands are worth the trip. There are also good wineries on the more accessible Balearic Islands. I'd nominate San Juan Island Winery, or maybe Glacier Peak Winery, but for the provision that the wines themselves be worthwhile. https://www.seattlemag.com/northwest-travel-and-...

How remote can you be in Switzerland? Hard to get to, yes! Domaine de Beudon https://www.google.com/search?q=Domaine+de+Beudon+photo&client=firefox-b-1-d&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=uMoR5YoNKFAKcM%253A%252CemRiXg26k1qH2M%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQcQt_vplFP32BiikF3SKcPK8QmWg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiT5syNm8Ll...

I've got a number of WTF wines in the cellar, but I do know how they got there. Cherry wine from Michigan- friend who used to live in Michigan Pear wine from Washington - same friend trying to torture me again Unknown Bordeaux- not classified in any way, not found on cellartracker or winesearcher- n...

The forest service does controlled burns in eastern Washington, but there are numerous limitations to the effectiveness. The first is the sheer number of square miles of fuel laden forest and brush lands. Next it the severe under-funding of the national and state forest services, coupled with the co...

Just an FYI, it is tract houses, single track. We all get what you mean, though.

"it seems like the impact should be similar to a weak dollar". Let me answer for Dan, if I may. One big difference is the sudden change. Dollar weakness happens over months to years. More important is the selective application of the tariffs. Wine drinkers can switch their buying habits much faster ...

I guess you have to be watching your e-mail without blinking. The '14 Gap's Crown PN sold out in less than 4 minutes.

I am perplexed that the state doesn't clear brush in these areas. Its sad to see these fires devastate every year. Jeff, the area where this “Kincaid” fire started is DESOLATE. Even a experienced hiker would have trouble hiking to the area where this fire started no less have brush cleared. The pro...

Mark, That is a stupid marketing approach, but when a large segment of a commodity is subject to unavoidable price increases, all competing fungible products usually also go up in price because of the "umbrella" provided. That is happening right now in the business I'm involved in, sporting goods.

Yes, Helioterra, I should check sources before posting. "14 and '15 were both ripe years, but '14s are drinking well much earlier than the '15s in general. The Boedecker Athena and Stewart they offered would have been good candidates. Sometimes show up again, even after being "sold out".

I had a similar experience with Belle Glos Clark & Telegraph at a large dinner attended by mostly casual wine drinkers. I had stupidly bought some for half price on closeout,and thought it might be a crowd pleaser. Nope! Everyone drank the Willamette Valley PN and left the Belle Glos in the bottle. ...

Time is getting short, but if you watch WTSO they will almost certainly have a 90 point average rating PN for $20 or less in the coming weeks. Don't jump before checking, because not all the offerings are winners. Most are a pass, but they list a lot of wines that are perfect for somewhat discerning...

Regular Sam Adams is bad. Is the Utopia four times worse? 10X? 20X?

I'm not stuck on any particular wine to the extent I'll overlook price increases. It happens that the only Sauvignon Blanc wines I buy are from the Loire region, but there are dozens of other white wines I can buy from regions not affected by the tariffs. These tariffs are significant enough that th...

Sorry to hear that, Eric.
Keep in touch for January at Jim's.

My wife and one daughter have Masters degrees from U of W. The other daughter has a law degree from Oregon.
My loyalties are split

Does everyone have the address?

There is a UW football game Saturday, and I’m in Laurelhurst right on the other side of the stadium from Peter. If I can leave the winery early enough, we’ll get there on the early side. Otherwise we’ll have to wait out the traffic and arrive late. I can bring whatever we need. Rhône is my favorite...

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
October 16th, 2019, 4:50 pm
Thighs and butt(s).

And bellies. You win this one, Victor!

I don't serve dessert. My wife does.
I don't eat it.

There is a UW football game Saturday, and I’m in Laurelhurst right on the other side of the stadium from Peter. If I can leave the winery early enough, we’ll get there on the early side. Otherwise we’ll have to wait out the traffic and arrive late. I can bring whatever we need. Rhône is my favorite...

I don't know about ya'll, but I don't know anyone who is an opioid addict, but nearly everyone I know drinks wine.
There, that proves it.

Cornelissen wines are like the little girl with a curl in the middle of her forehead.

When they are good, they are very, very good, but when they are bad they are horrid.

I say let Scott organize flights of the reds. He can chose whether to divide by vintage or district. We can start with white wines and appetizers. It would be fun if someone brought a sparkler from Saint-Peray, but I can open something else as a greeting wine otherwise. If some wines arrive late and...

Anyone care to guess at the next 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet mystery offer? The caveat below really gives me pause... • If you disdain this wine, you will know plenty of friends, family, colleagues, bosses or other that will think you’re the ant’s pants for gifting them a bottle. • Madonna is not ver...

How fizzy? If a few iterations of "the Shake" dispels the fizz without it frothing out of the bottle, it is probably too much CO2 at bottling. Cork or screwcap? Otherwise, secondary fermentation. Most of the wines from that year are lean and taut, so I can imagine a winemaker trying to help the weig...

Here's one I saw in the comics today- sort of.

"Gouda is dead" ...

... at retail.

Tasting day is a little over a week away, and we need to make some organizational decisions. The roster above lists up to 22 attendees. Currently the structure is "We will show up and drink Northern Rhone wines (or mostly). We will also have some food. If people prefer no definite structure, that is...

I can't vouch for it personally, but the Slovenian oil appears to be the real thing.

http://lisjak.com/en/

Slovenial olive oils in general.

https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil ... 2019/68013

Emil F wrote: ↑
October 9th, 2019, 10:37 am
Longtime WB lurker here, finally motivating myself to create an account

I'd love to join, especially if Northern Rhone is the theme

I'll send you address information. Anybody else need that?

Given the attendance, some extra stemware will be welcome, and maybe decanters too.

From some of these definitions, primary would be un-fermented grape juice. I think the closest you can get to a primary wine is right from the press, pre-malo, pre-barrel. Usually delicious.

My wife will be joining me. We plan on bringing a Condrieu and a Hermitage. For food, we're leaning towards lamb stew or braised lamb shank, since both will pair nicely with the wines. Any chance we can use the stove to reheat it, or should we plan on bringing it warm? The kitchen will be available...

I'm going out to dinner with a couple of out-of-town wine buddies that evening. If we bring tasty N.Rhone selections could I bring 2-3 friends for the first couple of hours? I'll have to verify their schedules, hopefully we can make it if there is space available. Yes. :) We can make space, plus, n...

Don't bother with home carpet cleaners or rentals. If the carpet is worth cleaning, call in (or deliver to) a commercial cleaner.

Just about any bottle labeled Shea Vineyards, no matter which maker.

Good suggestion by M a r k, but better yet, go there by sailboat.

I think he is saying that it takes a fraud to know a fraud, and is referring to Lazar.

Food contributions will be most welcome. Perhaps we can post over the next few weeks so that we get a range.
I'd also welcome someone coming early to help with set-up, which will probably involve moving furniture.

Sorry for taking so long to reply. I was in the mountains for the last five days.
I suggest an afternoon start, perhaps 4:00 PM. Everyone please give input, as I'm flexible on timing.

I haven't had one recently, but tasting notes indicate that La Jota is keeping up the good work.

I guess I jumped the gun last night by accident, although it was the 20th already in most of the world. Opened a 2012 Boutinot Cairanne La Côte Sauvage to go with burgers. It was better than expected, but only 70% Grenache.

Any decent Thai curry w/tofu, also love a good Indian veggie Korma (or most any Indian-style veggie curry). And speaking of Asian, a really great Chinese place near me makes a Sichuan-style salt & pepper dish dry fried w/tofu that's sooooo addictively yummy. So many good pasta dishes it's hard to k...

Mushroom risotto makes a fantastic pairing for Sangiovese or Nebbiolo wines. Don't skimp on the butter and olive oil. Serve green beans, cooked al dente, on the side.

I don't have anything else scheduled for that day, so I'm tentatively saying OK.

Imagination is a powerful influence.

We had that wine on the deck of our cabin last week. Seemed right down the middle WV to me. No cola, for instance. Not complex, and I think you are right that it won't change much medium term. I think I paid about $20 for the wine. I didn't expect either more or less than what it delivered; good jui...

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