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Henry Kiichli wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2020, 10:01 am
$$$???

yes

Congratulations! Thanks for the update; I've been waiting. I am lucky (?) to be in PA. Similar to Suzanne's question above - how concerned should I be with the PLCB shipping my SLO order within the State in summer heat?

Dan Kravitz wrote: ↑
December 18th, 2019, 5:21 pm
I'm sure that as President, Gary V ....

Dan Kravitz

That scared me - don't give him any ideas

Pepiere Briords; Brun Beaujolais; ESJ Rocks and Gravel; Lauer Barrel X

No love for the Sauzet Combettes given that purchaser is protected from pre-mox?

33 posts to get to Deibolt-Vallois? Shame!

It sounds like your friend is a wine enthusiast. That being the case I would feel fine gently asking if perhaps the wine was not quite right. How about the opposite? I took a Forman cab to a citizen (non wine geek) friend’s house. It was hideously corked and they would not let me replace it, insisti...

Thanks for doing this. I know that the cap has been reached but I donated anyway. Perhaps others will do so as well.

“Missing, presumed drunk “

I'm a bottom-feeder so almost all of my (approx 300 btl) cellar consists of bottles that cost me < $40. Accordingly, my definition is not based on price but instead on the intellectual demand and 'shareability' of the wine. I tend not to open wines that I really want to contemplate and wines that I ...

though at the high end for champagne stoppers, this one has worked great for me and has easily held the fizz for several days: https://smile.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CTG-00-CHS-Champagne-Stopper-Stainless/dp/B078YQ3P9M/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1XD1ZJYYU2SL&dchild=1&keywords=champagne+stoppers&qid=1589473426&spr...

AD Northup wrote: ↑
May 14th, 2020, 6:28 am
I’m a big fan of this one: https://www.lecreuset.com/champagne-cro ... ack-nickel

Only downside is that it doesn’t fit a select few bottles.

Thanks! For how long have you found it to be effective (day/week/etc.)?

I've watched from the sidelines as WBers whose palates I respect and align with have fallen for champagne. As the only wine drinker in my household I have an established routine wherein I immediately decant 1/2 of a .750 of still wine to a clean .375 bottle and store it in the fridge. I keep these f...

it needed decanting

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
April 24th, 2020, 12:43 pm
The UW Auslese* was and still is the star of 2001 and 2002 at JJC.

By definition

It’s not particularly hard to get wine here. Unless one wishes to get good wine at a reasonable price while complying with the law (the last part is the kicker). Ultimately, I agree. Sarah - I'd also love to get the details on the saki, Can a complete saki neophyte appreciate world class or should ...

Wait, you guys can't just go to another wine shop or order from out of state?... Loaded question! We can legally order wine from out-of-state wineries that have registered with the Commonwealth. We can buy from in-state Supermarkets and ‘Bottle shops’. I’ve not seen a supermarket with wines worth b...

Michael O'Brien wrote: ↑
April 21st, 2020, 10:25 am
Another book I didn't see in this thread is one that I find quite useful is: "What To Drink With What You Eat" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page.

Post 21

Thanks gents. Perhaps I’ll just dial down the spice a bit. I worry that my usual ‘level 10’ will hide any nuance in the wine.

I’m a Riesling bottom feeder and abuser - I drink mostly entry level kabinetts with very spicy southeast Asian food. I lucked into a few each 2001 Prum WS Auslesen and Spatlesen. What shall I pair them with?

Markus S wrote: ↑
April 15th, 2020, 10:09 am

Even if it was shut down (which I don't think it was because it was pretty expressive), would coming out of it give it a middle?

I must have read this 10 times thinking 'Markus is a pretty sophisticated taster why would he think that an expensive wine wouldn't be shut down?'.

My wife stopped drinking so I often drink a 1/2 bottle or less. I immediately decant to a clean .375 screw-top bottle (Perrier works for me) and refrigerate.

Thankfully I have had a stomach virus the past two days so my per diem COVID drinking has reduced to fuctional alcoholic. What is this fuctional of which you speak? Right now, much of my consumption is fvck-it-all. Not more but much better - why save? Two steps below raging, which I was flirting wi...

Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑
April 1st, 2020, 7:46 am
Thankfully I have had a stomach virus the past two days so my per diem COVID drinking has reduced to fuctional alcoholic.

What is this fuctional of which you speak? Right now, much of my consumption is fvck-it-all. Not more but much better - why save?

Out before the plague and when in, solidly in the old world but now wishing to support domestics.

Hear, hear! First transaction was great. Looking forward to many more once we beat the plague.

Substitute 'small chef-driven' for 'BYO'. There is no doubt that the corporate restaurants have a better chance of survival. I don't expect my favorites boites to survive but I can hope that the same relatively low capital need that enabled them to open in the first place enables others to open post...

Wow - RIP

If you decide to stay east, the Adirondacks offer several challenging but not technical day hikes. Mt. Marcy is the tallest Mt in NY. The Marcy hike is challenging due to it's length - just under 15 miles - more than it's elevation gain (3,000 ft).

Online ordering/delivery is also shut-down. Beer and wine can be bought from supermarkets. I suspect that those lining up were looking to buy spirits.

2001 Leoville Barton popped and poured a few years ago. Classic bord profile and I paid under $40.

Are you familiar with PAWineTalk.com? Not much going on on the board but there does seem to be an active Pittsburgh OL group.

Chile crab
MD steamed blue crab
Crab cakes
Crab louie
Crab legs

Just received my 'Open Letter' case, which included a hand-written 'Thank you' card from Michael. While I appreciate the sentiment, its ass-backwards.

Thank you for making these great wines and offering them at such a generous discount!

Vulgar {deleted} little tamarin

Hey I just looked it up, I never claimed to understand it (and I don’t). I thought perhaps it would make sense tomorrow when viewed on a non-phone screen.

Voix de la Terre, I presume

AD Northup wrote: ↑
February 5th, 2020, 6:37 am
PA state store is still selling the 2015 and 13 & 14 Riservas

Yep - they've been on the shelves in the well-heated stores, sometimes in direct sun, in the sun since they hit the market.

Thanks for the heads-up. Off topic (but this is Berserkers) would you be willing to name your other must purchase? I have you to thank for my interest in Birichino and I'm very glad for that. Dirty and Rowdy, especially the Evangelho. Best, Jim Thank you. In retrospect, I should have IMed. No disre...

Thanks for the heads-up.

Off topic (but this is Berserkers) would you be willing to name your other must purchase? I have you to thank for my interest in Birichino and I'm very glad for that.

"Italian cold cut sandwich"??

Marcus, if still available I’d like to buy a Berserker’s Chard 6 pack.

Thanks!

J Fontamillas wrote: ↑
January 21st, 2020, 1:40 pm
I can't wait for the reveal

You're not familiar with SAYBL Vineyards?

(sell, and you're black-listed)

reverse seared this indoors. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49418956068_b9a3b5431d_z.jpg ----------------- sliced https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49419424651_0897c18d09_z.jpg ----------------- plated with a serious eats recipe of brussels sprouts with shallot, ginger, fish sauce, honey and...

I learned a lot reading "How to taste" by Jancis Robinson. Kevin Zraly's "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course" seems well-liked as well, though I haven't read it.

Hank Victor wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 4:33 pm
2014 Chablis 6 pack

Beat me to it

I was searching around a bit trying to understand whether the PLCB has preemptive raised prices in advance of tariffs (it would appear that they have not). The list of new wines includes '14 DRCs, Richebourg and La Tache, at $2.5K and $3K respectively.

I bought a 6 pack from T0dd’s cellar clearance. Everything was quick, clear and easy. Todd even rounded shipping the the cost of one bottle in my favor. Highly recommended!

Edited as I note that seller hides name

Birichino - Florida Jim (Cowan)
ESJ - FL Jim, Tom Hill & David Bueker
Collet Chablis - Rob Panzer
Lapierre Morgon - John Gilman
Pepiere - VLM (Nathan V), but not on this board
Too many others to recount. Thanks all!

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