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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!

Uh-oh. Good luck!

And if it was $3.99 at Zachy’s it was about $2.50 elsewhere?

I think you on the right track with ideas - people are intimidated and want help but also want (some) choice. Hearkening back to my favorite retail experience - the owner assessed my time, interest and price range, then walked me through his (albeit small) store, stopping at certain wines to tell me...

Thank you for sharing her with us. I’m very sorry for your loss.

I’ve seen a bunch of click bait quizzes where ‘scientists from MIT’ discern one’s perfect wine from their coffee, fruit and chocolate likes/dislikes. Needless to say, I’m skeptical.

After price, the most meaningful question that a sales person has asked me is “what food will the wine accompany?”.

got an email from Flickinger today about how to comment on tariffs and reach out to representatives. I'm a little surprised that this isn't an email I've gotten from just about about from just about every website/company that I buy imported wines from. Zachy's sent out an email also. And now Chambe...

Thanks for the link; comments submitted

Someone get Nate a calendar. Or a history text. Or both Funny. But the point is “what’s with all the French wine?” It's really good. I am headed to the shop today to get a few bottles for the extended fam to drink. I'll look first to domestic wines but if I don't find anything in the range I want, ...

Birichino Holiday sixer - 2018 Pétulant Naturel Vermentino, 2018 Vin Gris, 2018 Jurassic Park Chenin Blanc, 2016 Boer Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2019 Bechthold Cinsault "Vieux Nouveau", 2018 Besson Grenache Old Vines for $145 delivered.

So to touch on another thread, does faith to the grape play in? Can a Pinot that drinks as the world’s greatest Syrah be a good wine? I imagine that the answers will be “ no” and “perhaps, if it is not manipulated to do so” but I am curious.

Terry Theise wrote a book arguing “yes”. Seems a syllogism to me. I want to say yes but can’t see how either side of the argument can be proven (or is it “proved”?).

c fu wrote: ↑
November 13th, 2019, 8:36 pm

Jeff Rosenberg wrote: ↑
November 13th, 2019, 5:59 pm
Is $57.50 of good price for the Bordeaux glass?
No

Agree, but as Emily suggests I will check back. Thanks Emily

For my home use I'm completely with Chris. I have a perfectly adequate waiter's corkscrew that I spent about $10 on. As my modest cellar ages, I am considering a Durand. The design and function are different enough that I *may* rationalize the $125 investment. I can't see spending another $100 witho...

You came to the right place. There is no shortage of “wine experts” here. [stirthepothal.gif] Haha That brings up a good point - We've gone back and forth on what to call the "Wine Expert" in this scenario because it means different things to different people. In my eyes, most people here know more...

I have a modest cellar and have never had that happen. Plenty of "What the ....where TF did my bottles of ....go?" and the all too rare "Aha, I thought I'd drunk all of that" but never a find that i didn't remember buying or receiving as a gift.

Sarah and Richard mention small licensed 'bottle shops'. I've not yet been and it is a bit of a hike from the convention center but if you find yourself near Headhouse check out the shop at Bloomsday Cafe https://bloomsdaycafe.com/potation. The list, and presumably the shop, was created by the best ...

I've not yet tried it, but this video makes Kettmeir seem quite attractive.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/jhonel-fae ... challenge/

I've been thinking about this a lot lately as I too often find myself unable to choose a wine from the cellar. Sure, there are special wines that are earmarked to share with specific people and/or on special occasions and/or with specific meals but that leaves a whole bunch of 'good' wine that I'm m...

What happened to Seavey? I see that they still seem to exist (active web site selling new wines) but I never hear them mentioned anymore.

I read this "But still- PMs I send here that show read go unanswered. Several now." as stating that PMs are being read, not sitting un-read in Tom's outbox. That seems odd - the buyer is out-of-pocket and seemingly aware that there is a potential issue but not taking any action. Regardless, Mr. Fu's...

I also get scallops as dry as possible and sear at high heat in clarified butter.

Posted up thread but I’ll repeat - going from tile to wood is one of the biggest rewards of my recent remodel. Standing for hours to prep, cook, clean, etc. is much easier.

We went from tile floor to wood and my 60 year old back is very thankful. We did have gel mats for the tile but wood is still more forgiving.

I completely agree re drawers for below counter except we lucked into the need for a small filler and ended up with a thin, tall cabinet next to the range which is perfect for sheet pans.

I have heard that some people are allergic to terroir.

Neal - The Bill Charlap trio is playing a there 10/18 as part of a jazz fest. I think you’d enjoy them.

David K o l i n wrote: ↑
August 16th, 2019, 5:09 pm
I’m pulling an Epstein

How is Hillary going to find you?

With the same caveat my understanding is the same as Scott's. I had the same experience as you - found wine; specified shipping state; wine disappeared. I chatted and was told it was due to the warehouse location of the wines and they weren't will to ship from the 'wrong' warehouse. It was not a leg...

K_F_o_l_e_y wrote: ↑
August 15th, 2019, 8:35 am
This thread is from Nov 2018, and the OP hasn't posted on WB since Nov 2018.

I think he gave up!

So we're preaching to the choir - how Berserkerian! Also recommending wines completely unlike what OP says he/she likes (personally guilty of that one).

Have we established where you will be shopping? I agree with the nudge towards southern France and southern Italy, and also to establish a relationship with a good wine store. If you have no good wine stores ( for example, I live in PA) my trick is to learn Importers who bring in wines that I’ve lik...

I recall that he was very keen on some small producer in Burgundy, Someone who was doing things the old way.

John: It works. We make pesto "ice cubes" and freeze them for use during the winter. The only ingredient we leave out is the pine nuts which we add at the time of use. Cheers! Marshall [cheers.gif] and use less olive oil, which you add when used Hmm - never have enough basil myself but my mother le...

I have lots of overlap with Suzanne (I'll have to check those on her list that I don't know) -
Zuni Cafe
Food Lab
Marcella Cucina
China Moon - Barbara Tropp
Frog Commissary - Steve Poses, Anne Clarke et al (a Philadelphia classic that started me cooking)

I'd start with reading "The new California wine" by Jon Bonne (https://jonbonne.com/the-new-california-wine/) and buying all the Edmunds St. John wines that I could find.

Nathan Smyth wrote: ↑
July 30th, 2019, 11:27 pm
What's the deal with the "Champagne Toast", or whatever they do when they cut the wedding cake?

If they're going to waste wine pouring it on bread that completely changes the calculation. Damn millennials and their toasts.

But not tiki torches

I assume that their wines are curated by hand-picked hip somms

That's a mind-boggling collection of Saxum mags. Please keep in mind the old caveat about open flames.

Sorry to hear of your experience.

Is there a neologism for auto-correct better expressing the writer's sentiment? I enjoyed "rhubarb compost".

If they were represented to have been stored similarly in the same cellar I would wonder why the label on the significantly older bottle is in such better shape.

Bill Tex Landreth wrote: ↑
July 17th, 2019, 3:12 pm
What is a ‘rad somm’?

You’d know if you were hip and fun.

Thanks for the notes.

Dan - how big is big? I have a Mag (of 2000 Pegau). Should I be looking to drink it soon? Perhaps this fall as, despite A/C, I don’t think of CNdP as a summer red.

Some attenuated, weak-@ss swill only loved by the anti-flavor wine elite - perhaps something from Steve Edmunds. That, or '07 CNdP 'en magnum' with......

It's a great time for salmon if you have access to copper river, it has the fat content to stand up to Cab or Merlot based wines and stand up to the acidity. Great with a side of mixed sauteed mushrooms or a portabella mushroom cap, that acts like a steak for meatiness. I was thinking the same (tho...

Can you sell to or consign with DC/VA/MD Retailers? I know that is permitted in some States (certainly not in the People's Commonwealth of PA). If it is permitted it might be the best balance of low friction/high return.

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