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Dennis Atick

We had a comprehensive Dirty & Rowdy tasting in ATL today, with Mike Grammer in town. Hoping Mike will post some notes. A good time. Sparkling: 2014 Pinot Blanc Traditional Method White: 2014 "Familiar" Blanc 2013 Chardonnay Alder Springs Vineyard 2014 Semillon Red: 2013 Familiar Mourvedre 2015 Fami...

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G. Greenbaum wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2019, 2:07 pm

Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2019, 1:58 pm
It was said upthread but the recent Burgundy cellars are now so far out of reach for normal people like me. I can fondly remember the good ol days.
And Drink Rully and Monthelie for a few more years.
Who got the Prudhon En Remilly? I responded in 25 min and missed it!

Not me!

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It was said upthread but the recent Burgundy cellars are now so far out of reach for normal people like me. I can fondly remember the good ol days.
And Drink Rully and Monthelie for a few more years.

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I like the Passopisciaro wines. The biancos are good but I think are all Chardonnay which seems like a lost opportunity (Carricante). -Al This is true, and has always been a bit peculiar to me. Is the heat a product of the vintage or is it now the house style? I drank some 06-08 passopisciaros back...

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I wanted to like this more, but I find that I am liking Passopisciaro whites more than the reds. fwiw. 2014 Passopisciaro Etna Passorosso - Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC (10/11/2019) This wine shows its 15% alcohol more than I would ideally like as there is a lot of excellent material here, it's just too ...

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Speaking of nosebleeds...

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Hello again- Specific update with cans left from yesterday's run that are now up for sale: Same deals as outlined above.

That took all of 20 minutes...thanks all

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+1, bigly on Mike's recommendations of Da Francesco.
Antico Forno Rosciloi, too, but Roscioli Salumeria was one of the best dinners on our trip.
And Sant Eustachio is a fun stop for espresso. Right near Pantheon. Good afternoon hang to people watch and have a shot or two.

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Dennis, I just received my shipment. Bottles in great shape. All is well with the world. Thank you for making it easy. If anyone else needs any of the wines Dennis has for sale, I highly recommend you contact him. Smooth process. Pristine bottles. Fair prices. champagne.gif Thank you, Michael. Than...

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My cost to point ratio is off on this one. $185 CA Cab needs to be at least 92.5963 points by someone somewhere before I buy.

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ClarkstonMark wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2019, 4:24 pm

Good gawd is right, limits have been at 20+ cases. And TH keeps expanding .... what a machine

Here's to hoping quality maintains. They've Come a long way from 4 can allocation nights at the old barn. lol

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Jürgen Steinke wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2019, 1:45 pm
Hi Dennis, I know Ziereisen wines well but was not aware that they have already a market in the US. And you are right. They are very good.

Zachary Ross wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2019, 2:40 pm
Ziereisen Grauburgunder Jaspis Alte Reben is sick!

This here is what I need to try.

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Asked for a couple produtorri mags. nice price. Consistently excellent juice

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Bump for freshies today. Will have some later today, not sure on quantities at the moment.
$36/4 pack. As always. Buyer pays shipping.

Done for today. Thanks again, boys!

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They are killing it lately!

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We are at treehouse it rocks! Top five breweries that I’ve been to. Can’t bring home more than about 12 beersDBAD53AF-5370-488B-9A4B-C8E37364EAF0.jpeg Julius and Green are flagship. At the end of the day, despite all their limited releases, Green is prob their best all-around beer. So good. Looks l...

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Ziereisen is located a few miles away from my home. Is this wine available in US or did you drink it while in Germany? Hi Jurgen- Cool deal. Go check them out! I bought my bottles in the states through Fass Selections, a US-based importer. Very nice wine. Glad to have a couple more to follow, and I...

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Really good stuff: 2015 Ziereisen Syrah Gestad - Germany, Baden (10/6/2019) Such an engaging young Syrah from Baden in sw Germany. Black pepper, olive, meaty notes on the nose. Crozes ringer. Palate is so lithe and lightweight, yet impactful. Clean, precise and pure. Very nice. Has some upside. Perf...

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To be fair one of the few top tier burgs that really hasn't had awful inflation! Its three figures fairly regularly now, no? Have seen some recent vintages through garagiste for well under 100...also looks like its well under that in London for 17s. Anyway with burgundy inflation up 70% in 10 years...

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Doug, That is a great note. Really makes me want to try another soon. I have a couple left from a pack I bought on release...for around $60! Wish I had that chance again. Cheers. To be fair one of the few top tier burgs that really hasn't had awful inflation! Its three figures fairly regularly now,...

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We are at treehouse it rocks! Top five breweries that I’ve been to. Can’t bring home more than about 12 beersDBAD53AF-5370-488B-9A4B-C8E37364EAF0.jpeg Julius and Green are flagship. At the end of the day, despite all their limited releases, Green is prob their best all-around beer. So good. Looks l...

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Doug,
That is a great note. Really makes me want to try another soon. I have a couple left from a pack I bought on release...for around $60! Wish I had that chance again. Cheers.

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One more bump before I start drinking.

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Buy. A lot. Best in class if you like IPAs and DIPAs. The releases are nuts now that they have stepped up production. 20+ beers each day. Look for silent releases if you are there early. Check this twitter feed for silents and estimates on lines: https://twitter.com/tree_brew Getting there early on ...

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Btw, a note on the Noble Wine Petit Manseng - the vineyard is technically in North Carolina, within a mile or so of the GA-NC border, in an AVA (Upper Hiawassee Highlands) which spans the two... and the winemaker is based in Georgia and produced the wine in Georgia. For Atlanta peeps, I first tried...

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Jeez, how did we ever end up in this situation?

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Great lineup and great notes. It's been several years since I've had a Kalin chardonnay. They're a fun experience, though my recollection is they are pretty rich and off-dry, almost more like a dessert style wine, so not something for every occasion. But fun. I think maybe I liked their aged semill...

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Got together with some of the usual suspects last night for an eclectic mix of bottles. No theme, we all just showed up with bottles. Still 95 degrees here everyday, perhaps that influenced the number of whites that showed up. Several blind wines, always fun. A good night, some excellent bottles. Th...

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Nice surprise last night: 2012 Pierre Morey (Morey Blanc) Saint-Romain. Fresh, good cut and slate-y. Not sure when I grabbed a couple bottles, but glad I did.

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I am loving 2001s recently. This sounds awesome Patrick. Thanks for the notes.

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Michael O'Brien wrote: ↑
September 28th, 2019, 9:12 am
I bought some really good wines from Dennis to fill some holes in my cellar. Prices were great. Thanks Dennis.

Thank you, Michael!

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Did you give it air, Jud? Maybe needs time? Or your bottle is a little wonky. From Arcadian website: 2012 Pence Ranch- Pinot Noir Ruby red. An exotic perfume evokes dark cherry fruits, Asian spices, floral and cola. Slightly opaque showing sediment. Rich and round in mouthfeel. Sweet fruit and focus...

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Dennis, I have a few left after drinking one on Saturday so I’ll try to remember to bring one at some point. I love the crispness and minerality of Dirty and Rowdy’s Chardonnay, some of which is from the producer but a lot seems to be Alder Springs terroir. We need to do a big D&R tasting at some p...

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I just realized I don't have any 14s. Not sure how that happened. I need to drink some of yours, Brad

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An underrated wine in the D&R stable. Their Chardonnays don't get a lot of noise here, the '13 is also killer.
Nice note
Hardy would improve of this co-branding.

RIP Robert Hunter. One of the greats.

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Thomas Pico is an excellent producer. I recently had my first Pattes Loup with some age, a 2008 Montmains, and it was in a great spot. This is what I have not done: re: age. All of my Pico wines have been young (5 years or less). Need to try some with age. Good to know the '08 was still showing wel...

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+1 on Chablis 1er Cru generally though prices are edging up (understatement) in Ontario. 2014 is terrific vintage. And props for the splash decant, these wines are still tight. It’s sad how often one gets funny looks decanting whites (had an actual argument with a top restaurant in Quebec City abou...

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My days of spending wacky sums of money on white Burgundy (or any wine really) are mostly over so I have settled into buying wines that are in my wheelhouse and won't break the bank (yet). Thomas Pico is one of those producers. Always puts a smile on my face. Another lovely '14. 2014 Domaine Pattes ...

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BRhoades wrote: ↑
September 20th, 2019, 8:58 pm

Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
September 20th, 2019, 12:29 pm
Question for Anyone (Bud)- How much do most Monkish cans cost at the brewery? Can't seem to find that info online.
Thanks.
Dennis, most are 20-24 per four pack depending on DDH'ing ABV etc.

Cheers,

Bud

Thanks, Bud

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ClarkstonMark wrote: ↑
September 20th, 2019, 2:24 pm

Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
September 20th, 2019, 12:29 pm
Question for Anyone (Bud)- How much do most Monkish cans cost at the brewery? Can't seem to find that info online.
Thanks.
$5-6 per can generally.

Thanks, Mark.

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Question for Anyone (Bud)- How much do most Monkish cans cost at the brewery? Can't seem to find that info online.
Thanks.

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I don't like cantaloupe.

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If I was a Jets fan, I too would drink wines pushing 17% abv.

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Fun thread, I wasn't actually looking for answers, just thought the video was cute! And kind of crazy!

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Just for fun. DFCS did not sign-off on this activity.

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Your next Beaujolais epiphanies could be with 20-30 year old bottles. That would take this whole thing to another level. +1 Jason- had the same realization about 5 years ago. And a big +1 to what Doug said above. Oh boy. One love affair at a time, please. Like this! https://www.instagram.com/p/BRKG...

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Doug Schulman wrote: ↑
September 12th, 2019, 9:29 am
Your next Beaujolais epiphanies could be with 20-30 year old bottles. That would take this whole thing to another level.

+1 Jason- had the same realization about 5 years ago. And a big +1 to what Doug said above.

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Key bump.

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