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- November 3rd, 2020, 9:06 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got a disappointed bottle, but Problem Resolved
- Replies: 211
- Views: 9524
Re: Got a disappointed bottle, but Problem Resolved
I wasn’t certain what he paired that with. Was it grasshopper I saw on that skillet top? I’m joking of course but it seemed really weird to be drinking a fairly expensive wine with whatever that was. You don't grill veggies ever? Also, dropping some subtle casual racism. We see you What? Keep those...
- November 3rd, 2020, 8:26 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got a disappointed bottle, but Problem Resolved
- Replies: 211
- Views: 9524
Re: Got a disappointed bottle, but Problem Resolved
I wasn’t certain what he paired that with. Was it grasshopper I saw on that skillet top? I’m joking of course but it seemed really weird to be drinking a fairly expensive wine with whatever that was.
- November 3rd, 2020, 5:19 am
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: Stacking OWC
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1173
Re: Stacking OWC
Have you ever seen how tall trees get or wonder what material we use to build houses with?
Stack away.
Stack away.
- November 3rd, 2020, 3:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine for election night? (Mod- next political post gets a 24hour suspension)
- Replies: 270
- Views: 11310
Re: Wine for election night? (Mod- next political post gets a 24hour suspension)
Probably coffee. I’ll be on a road trip.
- November 1st, 2020, 7:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: If only one country...
- Replies: 103
- Views: 3502
Re: If only one country...
Australia for me.
- November 1st, 2020, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cayuse is Live
- Replies: 194
- Views: 12095
Re: Cayuse is Live
Joined December of 2012 and no wine for me this go around. I’m assuming that I’m real close now.
- October 7th, 2020, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Does Anyone Else Eat Everything?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 3626
Re: Does Anyone Else Eat Everything?
I’ll eat everything unless it’s mixed or prepared in a way that it shouldn’t be.
See tuna fish stories above. I like tuna. I like peas. I like cream of mushroom soup. I like potato chips. I won’t eat tuna fish casserole though.![[hitsfan.gif] [hitsfan.gif]](./images/smilies/hitsfan.gif)
See tuna fish stories above. I like tuna. I like peas. I like cream of mushroom soup. I like potato chips. I won’t eat tuna fish casserole though.
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- September 29th, 2020, 5:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dream 5 Wine Allocations!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2635
Re: Dream 5 Wine Allocations!
You know what’s interesting is whats ur dream allocation if u can’t flip. (Assume somehow that’s controllable). Realm - Love the wines. Make several cabs. Great price ranges and value. Excellent story. MacDonald - Love the one wine they make. Story is excellent. Great caretakers of their property. ...
- September 27th, 2020, 3:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2003 Chateau Pavie?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1046
Re: 2003 Chateau Pavie?
Yup. Holding off on my two bottles.
- September 24th, 2020, 5:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Next MACDONALD?
- Replies: 210
- Views: 24444
Re: The Next MACDONALD?
That was a great video.
- September 24th, 2020, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: CellarTracker goes Full Booty
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1905
Re: CellarTracker goes Full Booty
Watch the Netflix documentary called The Social Dilemma.
- September 24th, 2020, 10:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Next MACDONALD?
- Replies: 210
- Views: 24444
Re: The Next MACDONALD?
I’m not telling but.......JohnP wrote: ↑September 24th, 2020, 8:10 amI call bs...wait, is there such a thing?NED VALOIS wrote: ↑September 24th, 2020, 8:00 am Maybe it is the secret MacDonald's Reserve that only a few of us get ?
- September 23rd, 2020, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Allocations Ranked Against Each Other
- Replies: 41
- Views: 5679
Re: Allocations Ranked Against Each Other
Those are the wrong lists.
- September 18th, 2020, 5:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Barrel furniture
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1072
Re: Barrel furniture
There are a few pieces in there that I would not mind owning.
- September 17th, 2020, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
- Replies: 199
- Views: 18887
Re: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
Wish
It’s granted for one Falstaff.
It’s granted for one Falstaff.
- September 17th, 2020, 5:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
- Replies: 201
- Views: 20449
Re: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
Found my first every MacDonald offer by accident in my junk mail folder!!!!!!!!!!! Order in :) Good for you. That happened to me except I found it too late. Missed out on the 2013's hitsfan When I contacted the MacDonald brothers about it the following year, they made sure I was given an offer. Thi...
- September 15th, 2020, 6:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Announcing the Launch of To Kalon Vineyard Company
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9151
- September 15th, 2020, 5:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MacDonald, Realm and Greer offerings
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1897
- September 15th, 2020, 11:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
- Replies: 201
- Views: 20449
Re: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
Took my three pack.
As if I wasn’t going to right?
As if I wasn’t going to right?
- September 11th, 2020, 7:38 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: Remedies for Smoke Taint?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2830
Re: Remedies for Smoke Taint?
By more from the previous vintage?
- September 11th, 2020, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
- Replies: 199
- Views: 18887
Re: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
Yeah, its really not. I bought 15 last year and I am down to 8.Rob Weaver wrote: ↑September 11th, 2020, 2:56 pm Bard 15 + 9 wishlist
Feels like a lot, but I bought a similar amount of the 2016 and not a bottle left.
- September 11th, 2020, 11:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wait list times
- Replies: 151
- Views: 16945
Re: Wait list times
I’ve been on the Screaming Eagle waitlist for going on 14 years. I don’t know that they’ve added any new members in several years. Curious to see when active folks on here made the leap from the waitlist. Ahhhh crap! Haha I’m 2009 so if 2006 hasn’t made it yet. It’s not happening for me anytime soo...
- September 8th, 2020, 5:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
- Replies: 201
- Views: 20449
Re: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
For those looking to buy or sell, please post in commerce corner. Let's try to keep this thread on the release. It's 500 people looking to buy at release price and not a single person looking to sell at release price, LOL [rofl.gif] [rofl.gif] [rofl.gif] Why would ANYONE sell at release price when ...
- September 7th, 2020, 7:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
- Replies: 201
- Views: 20449
Re: MacDonald release is imminent!!!
When is release?
- September 1st, 2020, 10:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
- Replies: 199
- Views: 18887
Re: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
Took 14 Bards plus a 1.5L Bard and wished for 1 Falstaff. Left my Absurd, Moonracer, Tempest on the table.
- August 31st, 2020, 7:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Turley 2018 Fall Release
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2809
Re: Turley 2018 Fall Release
No Dragon. No Rattlesnake.
Not happy today.
Not happy today.
- August 27th, 2020, 1:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Mega Purple Question?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1075
Re: Mega Purple Question?
I'd guess that might be volatile acidity, not mega purple. To me, when I suspect I'm tasting it, it's the Welch's grape juice flavor. I very well could be wrong, though. I tend to lean in your direction. For practice, and the only reason to buy them...is to try Caymus Regular Cab and Meomi's pseudo...
- August 26th, 2020, 5:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
- Replies: 199
- Views: 18887
Re: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
First time trying Bard was two weeks ago as I wanted to see if my 2017 purchase warranted this years allocation. Couldn’t believe how awesome it was. For me, it killed a similarly priced tignanello. Very different wines of course but can’t wait to add some 2018. [cheers.gif] I’m drinking the 2017 B...
- August 25th, 2020, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
- Replies: 199
- Views: 18887
Re: 2018 Realm save the date (Sept 1st)
I've been buying since 2012, every year I try and pencil out the perfect purchase allocation. But, one thing holds true - you will never regret putting an extra Bard in your cart. First time trying Bard was two weeks ago as I wanted to see if my 2017 purchase warranted this years allocation. Couldn...
- August 25th, 2020, 11:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad 2018 Portfolio Cabernet Release
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10287
Re: Myriad 2018 Portfolio Cabernet Release
Now that we’re all up-to-date on the he said she said crap did anyone read what Leah wrote? They held back a few cases for doing tastings but due to COVID-19 they haven’t been able to do tastings so they are offering the wines for sale. Have at it! Everyone except Matt of course. [wink.gif] I read ...
- August 22nd, 2020, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: French Press, what am I doing wrong
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2595
Re: French Press, what am I doing wrong
I thought that was actually normal. I ignore it and it doesn't really bother me.
- August 21st, 2020, 5:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Smoke taint 2020...
- Replies: 355
- Views: 34126
Re: Smoke taint 2020...
This is the greatest vintage.....
since 2017.
since 2017.
- July 31st, 2020, 5:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What's wrong with Saxum?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 6516
Re: What's wrong with Saxum?
Not me, I cracked it one prior release ago.Sc0tt F!tzger@ld wrote: ↑July 18th, 2020, 11:24 am I’ll tell you what’s wrong with Saxum...I’m still on the waiting list!
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- June 29th, 2020, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Shafer Hillside Select Offer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2503
Re: 2016 Shafer Hillside Select Offer
That would be a bummer if they did slap the bottles with .97 instead of .99 so we can use the codes. What exactly does this mean? I know I will be in for between 1 and 6 bottles but have a month to decide I guess. Did anybody actually review this vintage? The .97 on wine.com means the price ends in...
- June 29th, 2020, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Shafer Hillside Select Offer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2503
Re: 2016 Shafer Hillside Select Offer
Price is down $10 per bottle but I am going to hold off. I think I can do better using a $100 off $300 wine.com code and get this for closer to $200 per with free shipping. I don't see Shafer selling out of HSS in this economy. That has worked for me as well in the past, have picked up recent vinta...
- June 27th, 2020, 7:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad 2018 Portfolio Cabernet Release
- Replies: 114
- Views: 10287
Re: Myriad 2018 Portfolio Cabernet Release
Sssshhhh! I'm Tier One, not Tier Awesome, but was just able to place my order. Yes. Shhhhh. I just made tier awesome as well. Lets keep this quiet. Not sure what the magic number is that gets me onto this tier but for 2018 I am at 18 bottles. Been on the list since 2012. Smith wines are beautiful. ...
- May 27th, 2020, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3096
- Views: 210565
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
Just popped open the 2013 Bedrock Monte Rosso.
Very nice wine. It has come together.
Very nice wine. It has come together.
- May 14th, 2020, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Official MacDonald Waitlist Thread
- Replies: 68
- Views: 9759
Re: The Official MacDonald Waitlist Thread
Not to ruin anybody’s day here but 2017 MacDonald allocations won’t be out until mid September.
- May 9th, 2020, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beckstoffer, and the problematic transformation of California wine.
- Replies: 92
- Views: 6618
Re: Beckstoffer, and the problematic transformation of California wine.
Beckstoffer is a man clearly not in touch with reality. Love what other people do with his grapes but as he has said all along, all he did was buy up what was the perceived best prices of land making the best grapes.
To me, he is just a landlord.
To me, he is just a landlord.
- May 6th, 2020, 5:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Becklyn 2018 Release
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3082
Re: Becklyn 2018 Release
Full case.
- March 18th, 2020, 5:22 am
- Forum: Berserker Quarantine Relief
- Topic: *LAST DAY* Up to 50% off on all wines in Shop
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3324
Re: 50% off on 2016 Saunter 1.5Ls
I grabbed one eagle summit and one redhead magnum.
Thanks for the offer.
Thanks for the offer.
- February 29th, 2020, 7:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Will stock market collapse equal lower prices at wine auctions?
- Replies: 214
- Views: 17655
Re: Will stock market collapse equal lower prices at wine auctions?
While my portfolio has dropped a good 12% last week, I am sure I will not see an equal drop in prices for wine. Like ever.
- February 28th, 2020, 1:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Will stock market collapse equal lower prices at wine auctions?
- Replies: 214
- Views: 17655
- February 28th, 2020, 5:25 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Coronavirus and Summer Travel
- Replies: 283
- Views: 16900
Re: Coronavirus and Summer Travel
I would back out if I didn't already have tickets in hand that were non refundable. And if it gets worse, tickets in hand be damned.
- February 26th, 2020, 6:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3096
- Views: 210565
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
Opened the 2016 Evangelo tonight. Hoping for the best. I am also looking at opening my last bottle of 2010 Papas all blacks relatively soon. Meaning weeks/months, probably this year. Any thoughts on this one? Glenn Levine reported on one last year and said he'd open his next one in ten years. I'm p...
- February 26th, 2020, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 3096
- Views: 210565
Re: What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
Opened the 2016 Evangelo tonight. Hoping for the best.
I am also looking at opening my last bottle of 2010 Papas all blacks relatively soon. Meaning weeks/months, probably this year. Any thoughts on this one?
I am also looking at opening my last bottle of 2010 Papas all blacks relatively soon. Meaning weeks/months, probably this year. Any thoughts on this one?
- February 23rd, 2020, 9:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2020 Release Save The Date
- Replies: 143
- Views: 13458
Re: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2020 Release Save The Date
We must have good taste.
- February 20th, 2020, 6:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2020 Release Save The Date
- Replies: 143
- Views: 13458
Re: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2020 Release Save The Date
Finally placed my order. I did get me some wedlock. Always grab Weil away. Lorenzo too.
- February 18th, 2020, 3:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Realm Spring 2020 Release
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4872
Re: Realm Spring 2020 Release
Did not get my wish list Dr Crane. Thanked them anyways. It was explained to me that the allocation wines are good for 7 days and no matter how fast you are on getting your order in with the wish list items, your quickness will BE IGNORED and the extra wines not taken through allocation go to whomev...
- February 17th, 2020, 8:26 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Steakhouse wine, pick one
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1933
Re: Steakhouse wine, pick one
2014 Elysian or Macdonald. ![[dance-clap.gif] [dance-clap.gif]](./images/smilies/dance-clap.gif)
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