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Dennis Atick

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
April 22nd, 2019, 9:40 am
That is the best wine they have ever made IMO.

Agreed. Wish I had more to watch it for a few more years.

robert creth wrote: ↑
April 22nd, 2019, 9:51 am
I’m partial to the rose but this is really good stuff!

This one is tops for me, but can't go wrong either way!

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Sad to see my last bottle go, but it is nice to go out on top! 2013 Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (4/22/2019) Easily the best showing yet for me for an Ultramarine wine and I've been on board since the beginning. There's a tar...

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Zach,
I like your use of space there. Looks great. What is your capacity?
Thanks.

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Friday bump for the people.

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Grateful Dead show. Giants Stadium. June 1991. I probably should write a book about it. [wink.gif] The face melter Dark Star teases sprinkled throughout the second night were great fun, weren't they? That one and RFK were the highlights of the tour for me. 6/17/91 remains one of the best shows I sa...

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ky1em!ttskus wrote: ↑
April 17th, 2019, 10:07 am
NV Chartogne-Taillet and rose — in for 2x2

St Anne is the closest thing I have to a "house" champagne. Love it.

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Mark B wrote: ↑
April 14th, 2019, 3:37 pm

Also, bonus points for anyone with a good magic mushroom trip story.

Grateful Dead show. Giants Stadium. June 1991. I probably should write a book about it.

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That was one of the tastiest wines I ever put in my mouth. Out of the gate, it blew away the Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Although I have no doubt that the WS would have improved tremendously with some cellaring - and, quite frankly, the GH was so perfect that I would have imagined that cellaring might actu...

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Had this the other night with at Urban Wu, a newish Sichuan place in town. I tried to take some notes on this one and a fine 2003 Selbach Oster Auslese, but I trailed off after this one. 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (4/10/2019) Excellent. You...

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What about the theory of avoiding asparagus, Brussels, broccoli and cauliflower for wine due to the chemical make up? I also would avoid all of those, sans cauliflower, which does work, as Jay said above. Mark- If me, I'm going with your first inclination of spinach and garlic. Couple drops of soy ...

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I have nothing to add other than every time I see this thread title I think Lone Star Overnight would be a cool name for an indie-rock band.

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Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote: ↑
April 11th, 2019, 1:05 pm
Yeah. "Good table wine" is apt for this one. Which white stood out as being most interesting to you?

Last one I remember was the 2016 SuperNatural. Pretty good with pizza a few months back. 75% Gruner / 25% Chard.
About the same price you quoted above.

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Thanks for the note. Of the handful of Morics I've tried, I've liked the whites more than the reds. Interesting wines. Tend to be food friendly. I've never thought they were more than good table wines. Others seem to like them more.

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Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
April 8th, 2019, 2:10 pm
I love that producer. Great red fruited elegance within the Brunello spectrum. Lovely place to visit as well.

I'm going in a couple months, so I'm glad to hear that!

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[cheers.gif] 2010 E. Fuligni (Cottimelli) Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (4/8/2019) Decanted for about an hour. Vibrant red coloring. It smells great: cherry and floral, very spring like fragrance. Hints of fennel. Initial taste shows a delicate palate pr...

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Debut of the Cruse Tradition bottling. For fans of Michael Cruse's Ultramarine (me!) this seemed like a no-brainer. NV Cruse Wine Company Tradition - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (4/7/2019) Light gold color, very fresh, tight bubbles that seem to dissipate rather quickly in the gla...

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A. So wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2019, 4:49 pm

Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
April 6th, 2019, 2:38 pm
It's funny. The people whose hard work and care go into making this luxury product, one of CA's finest Chardonnays, suggest a serving method for impulsive types, and you all are like, yeah, f*ck that!

Whatever. Not the point.

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It's funny. The people whose hard work and care go into making this luxury product, one of CA's finest Chardonnays, suggest a serving method for impulsive types, and you all are like, yeah, f*ck that!

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I keep hearing good things...thanks for the note

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I'm not drinking it, but Thor is. Good look for Creature Comforts out of Athens, GA. Good beer. Good people.
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Nice notes Tom! We had that '08 Prum last month and you captured it well. Beautiful wine that is just starting to play. And you also nailed the nose on the '08 Dom. Lovely wine. Great lineup here for a Sunday afternoon!

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Sunday bump for discounts.

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Warren Taranow wrote: ↑
March 13th, 2019, 1:52 pm

Dennis Atick wrote: ↑
March 13th, 2019, 1:34 pm
Nice price on Roilette Tardive mags. In.
X 4

Anyone hear back on these? I poked Greg about it like 10 days ago, he thought we were good, but I've never seen an invoice.

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Nice note, Doug. I've had the late 80s and early 90s bottles from Raffault and Couly-Dutheil, but I have never had a Breton with any real age. This sounds really nice and it is doing just what you would want this point. Good to know it is still going strong.
Cheers.

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Al Osterheld wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2019, 12:25 pm
I agree, I like both but the 2001 was my clear favorite of the two. I might have one bottle left.

-Al

+2. on the '01 > '00

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John Morris wrote: ↑
March 30th, 2019, 10:10 am
What's the mix of grapes -- grenache and what?

GSM and a touch of Counoise.

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Wasn't my intention, but I do like what I have done here. I have a couple of '07 and '08s lingering.
Let's get it on the books, boys!

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Steve Edmunds. Is there a Mount Rushmore of CA wine? If so, put him on it. 2000 Edmunds St. John Los Robles Viejos Rozet Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (3/29/2019) Can't believe it's been 8 years since my last bottle. This still shows the iron, meat, and herbal-anise notes. T...

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Wow, great tasting. I still have bottles left of most of the Rhys/Alesias you had that night and have also had many of the Alesias in the past few years as well. I’ve been pretty happy with almost all of them. Would be fun to revisit some of the older Rhys/Alesia wines from that night. I know where...

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I was searching for something and stumbled upon this old thread.
What a great night of wine. Fun to look back on some of these early Rhys and Kutch wines.
I cannot believe it's been 10 years. Where does the time go?

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Monday bumps for updates and price reductions.

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Walt, Thanks for this excellent report! We are doing a very similar trip in June (teens included!), with a bit of Tuscany tucked in between, and your thoughts are quite helpful! We are also Staying in Campo de Fiori, which seemed like a good home base. Path of the Gods was tentatively on my list, bu...

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Thanks for the check in. Though I keep cracking into 06s, I’ve noticed that many are still tight and in need of time. But, at least what’s there is pretty damned good and I’m sure this will be a long lived vintage Good to know that other '06 are showing this way and you see this a long-lived vintag...

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2006 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (3/23/2019) Reticent nose. Showing rather tight upon opening. Really needed some time to unwind. There are hints of red fruit and licorice, some asphalt. To me, this either needs time, or isn't going to g...

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Really excellent and helpful notes, John. I drink my share of Beaune and own some of these wines. Really happy to see the note on the '05 Drouhin Mouches. I own some, but have held off pulling the trigger. I have some '05 Ursules, too, and am waiting on that one. 2005 and Ursules seems to mean patie...

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Jumping into this thread, hope you don't mind, Paul! Doing a few days in Montalcino in June. Tried to stay at Ragnaie, but they were booked on our dates, so we are staying in town. Are planning to visit them, Poggio Antico, Fuligni. Any other good visits in Montalcino that aren't long tour commitme...

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Jumping into this thread, hope you don't mind, Paul! Doing a few days in Montalcino in June. Tried to stay at Ragnaie, but they were booked on our dates, so we are staying in town. Are planning to visit them, Poggio Antico, Fuligni. Any other good visits in Montalcino that aren't long tour commitmen...

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I'm not usually the- I'm out of room guy- but this time I am. Selling a wide variety of goodies where I have more than I need. A little bit of everything. Same drill as always- Buyer pays shipping an accepts risks. Preference for larger lots of at least 3+ total bottles, single bottle shipping is a ...

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SOLD OUT FOR NOW.

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Mike,
Really nice notes on what sounds like a great night. I stopped buying Rhys years back and when I read notes like this I realize maybe I shouldn't have.

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Bump for some fresh stuff this week. For those who missed out last time. All of the details above still apply.
PM me.
Thanks.

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Dennis, If you have some free time in Salerno and want to see some local beer, check out BAI. https://www.facebook.com/bai.salerno/ Nice. Not on my radar at all. Thanks. Agreed re: avoid having a car. Whilst it is possible, you'll be nearing peak season, where in addition to the hair-raising routes...

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We stayed in both Positano and Capri ten years ago at the end of September with two days in Capri and two days in Napoli. Two days in Capri was enough but it is nice being on the island in the evening when the crowds leave. We took a day trip to Amalfi via ferry and then a bus up to Ravello. Ravell...

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There’s more in and near Positano than Capri. You’d get bored in Capri after a couple days. With that being said I would vote for Ravello, but that is purely based on my personal experience in the town. It’s tiny, but has spectacular views, music events, great little restaurants, (check out the nea...

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Ian,
Thanks so much or the input. We are leaning Positano for the reasons you mention. But...I was just looking at Ravello as an option. Thanks again for all the info.

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Jumping into this thread as we are headed to the Amalfi Coast in June. Specific question that I don't think has been answered. And I know it wouldn't be Berskerkers if I got a straight answer, but here goes...Should we stay in Positano or in Capri in Anacapri area? 4 nights. Many more options of pla...

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joz€f p1nxten wrote: ↑
March 17th, 2019, 11:13 am
Thanks. Sounds like a couple of years extra wouldn't do it harm? Bought some while on holiday in the region 2 years ago.

Oh, for sure. No harm now, really, no harm in a few years, for sure. Cheers!

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D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
March 17th, 2019, 9:51 am
Had this several days ago. Similar impressions.

Really a lovely wine. Dipping my toes. Piedmont and Tuscany have been blind spots for me. Which is odd, I suppose, and for shame, so it seems.
And not for much longer...

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