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Andrew Dodd

I don't really like to speak badly about people or businesses, but I went to Thomas Hill Organics in June and it was one of the most sad dining experiences I've EVER had ANYWHERE; certainly the worst dining experience I've had in the last several years. I don't want to go into details, but let's ju...

Andrew Dodd

Saxum - I mean, the highlight of the trip. Justin and Don lead us around doing barrel samples. No words. Just incredible. I can now die happy as this was a dream come true. I just have to ask. Are you a member of Saxum? I have been told you have to be on their allocation to taste there, but if ther...

Andrew Dodd

So we went in Spring of 2017, a few notes below. Typically we booked only two appts. per day, one morning one afternoon and asked for the full tour. That was a good life decision, everyone was so enthusiastic and passionate. Paso to me felt less "exit through the gift shop" than some large corporate...

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Went a year ago and Spruce was my dinner of the trip

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Mark Y wrote: ↑
October 27th, 2019, 3:23 pm
probably grab the 2 kids...

Probably, not definitely? Depends on if they're acting up?

Andrew Dodd

Surprised to be on the Saxum Subscription list, but not get invited to Downsteam

Andrew Dodd

Joe G a l e w s k i wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2019, 4:28 pm

Sc0tt F!tzger@ld wrote: ↑
June 12th, 2019, 3:14 pm
Switch to Aubert. Considerably less expensive and every bit as good, if not better.
Aubert and Marcassin do not exist in the same dimension.

Agree to disagree on that one.
Try them blind side by side, they're different stylistically but qualitatively on par.
Love them both.

Andrew Dodd

1995 Mouton
2003 Latour
1989 Haut Brion
2001 Yquem

Andrew Dodd

Cappellano Barolo Chinato, most god awful thing I've probably ever ingested

Andrew Dodd

Soujourn Cellars DM'ed me on Instagram with a coupon code once. Thought that was odd.

Andrew Dodd

I do not do clubs, only lists. I want to buy the wines I want and not be forced to buy the ones I do not want as some clubs do. I want to be able to mix and match as I please. I want to order a three pack this release and a case the next release. I understand minimum orders of say a three pack, but...

Andrew Dodd

Had a '91 a few years back, was dead a doorknob for me....

Andrew Dodd

Just another's reference point that I've been ordering for 4 years and no Gratis. No complaints. Can't wait to try the Hex and crossing my fingers on my Rocket Block wish list. 2009 Paderewski from about a month ago was fantastic. Hexe was flat out amazing out of barrel, a monster, needs time. Dark...

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I agree Bouchon and Redd Wood are both good

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The one saving grace is thicker glass is more durable and less likely to brake if you drop it.

Andrew Dodd

SQN
Alban
Saxum
Cayuse
Booker

Andrew Dodd

R@y.Tupp@+sch wrote: ↑
June 19th, 2019, 9:04 am
Just use a cork screw. I've done it dozens of times.

Same here on a 6L bottle of Billecart. Was a doozie. Had to be SUPER careful.

Andrew Dodd

Interesting read, thanks for sharing! Will be intrigued to see how it affects the wine industry down the road

Andrew Dodd

Gabe Berk wrote: ↑
May 29th, 2019, 10:56 am
Declassified Mondavi Reserve Cab To Kalon, Opus One and Schrader for $200.

And I wonder if it will affect production of those other brands as they have a common corporate overlord.

Andrew Dodd

Overall First Growth: Screaming Eagle Shafer Hillside Select Colgin IX Estate Lokoya Mt Veeder Scarecrow Overall Second Growth: Harlan Hundred Acre Few and Far Between Lokoya Howell Mtn Dominus Hobbs To Kalon Lokoya Mt Veeder over Harlan? I (personally) wouldn't put anything Lokoya has ever made in...

Andrew Dodd

Last year's Booker The Ones came in a wooden box that showed up as sawdust.
People may just be cheaping out lately on materials.

Andrew Dodd

Saw this written up in the last Wine Spectator, pricey pricey

Andrew Dodd

ybarselah wrote: ↑
March 4th, 2019, 8:13 am
yes

Perfect, just sent you a PM

Andrew Dodd

Are these still available?

Andrew Dodd

Had a bottle of 2014 Hacienda La Lomita Cursi a friend bought while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta.
Rose, expected it to be awful, but it actually wasn't half bad.

Andrew Dodd

Getting rid of my 3L of this, buy something else fun

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K_F_o_l_e_y wrote: ↑
February 20th, 2019, 10:49 am

Andrew Dodd wrote: ↑
February 20th, 2019, 10:43 am
Got my first offer this go around (super excited), signed up 8/2010 for reference
Congrats. So 8 1/2 years, you did better than me at 9.

What was your first offer? 3 of each red and no white?

Double checked, only allocated one 6 pack of reds, correct

Andrew Dodd

Got my first offer this go around (super excited), signed up 8/2010 for reference Congrats. So 8 1/2 years, you did better than me at 9. What was your first offer? 3 of each red and no white? After reading allocation wasn't guaranteed it turned into a blind panic "grab the credit card now" ordeal, ...

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Out of intrigue, how long for most people between your first offer and ability to purchase mags/and or 3L?

I would assume mags are a couple years, and 3L is a long long time?

Andrew Dodd

Got my first offer this go around (super excited), signed up 8/2010 for reference

Andrew Dodd

Asheville:
Wicked Weed/Funkatorium (even though they sold out)
High Wire (two locations)
Green Man (original location is more fun and cozy)
Burial
Brewery Bhramari
Highlands
French Broad
Wedge

The Large Guys:
Sierra Nevada
New Belgium
Oscar Blues

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Bdklein wrote: ↑
February 12th, 2019, 9:51 am

Andrew Dodd wrote: ↑
February 12th, 2019, 9:09 am
10/28/2010 and still waiting here....

So does anyone actually know?
I haven't seen an actual answer
Check Tom Gutting post on Page 1.

It's longer than 8 years now, because I've been waiting for more than 8, lol

Andrew Dodd

10/28/2010 and still waiting here....

So does anyone actually know?
I haven't seen an actual answer

Andrew Dodd

T. Altmayer wrote: ↑
February 7th, 2019, 10:07 am

From CellarTracker

Thanks for posting, what an interesting bottle shape

Andrew Dodd

Someone better hurry up and post a photo of the labels etc.... dying over here

Andrew Dodd

Last night a group of us got together, with the goal to find and try the rarest Saxum wines. We had: the "01 Bone Rock out of magnum, which is supposed to be a different wine than the regular bottling, and only 100 made; '02 Broken Stones, which Saxum lost a bunch of in the earthquake; both the '05...

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Rene Hernandez wrote: ↑
January 24th, 2019, 5:03 pm

Jake Rubash wrote: ↑
June 27th, 2018, 5:18 pm
Does anyone know when they’ll be releasing the Downstream cuvée?

http://www.philippecambie.com/2018/05/downstream/
I got an email from them, and they said their inaugural release will be Fall of 2019

Good wine, loved it from barrel.
Excited for them to launch the new Downstream list!

Andrew Dodd

2010 Abreu Thorevilos
2012 Sine Qua Non Grenache Rattrapante Eleven Confessions Vineyard
2015 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon
1965 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Single Harvest Very Old Tawny

I decided to include 4, sue me

Andrew Dodd

You do realize this isn't wine? Apertif/aromatised wines are still technically wine. Vermouth is technically wine, not a spirit.... Are you drinking Vermouth straight and assigning it points the same way you do wine? No, I think based on my post I've established I'm not a fan of Vermouth either. Bu...

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Dale Williams wrote: ↑
January 10th, 2019, 10:46 am

Andrew Dodd wrote: ↑
January 10th, 2019, 9:53 am
All joking aside, this is just clearly not my style.
I'm sure if this is your thing, it is probably a respectable wine. (50 pts.)
You do realize this isn't wine?

Apertif/aromatised wines are still technically wine. Vermouth is technically wine, not a spirit....

Andrew Dodd

NV Cappellano Barolo Chinato - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo Chinato (10/25/2015) HATED IT. Not fit for human consumption. Tastes like Quinine mixed with gin botanicals. I know you're supposed to stay open minded, but there is no excuse for this unmitigated sludge. One of the worst things I've ev...

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Saxum
Cayuse
Sine Qua Non
Booker
Clos Saint Jean
Schrader Cellars
Janasse
Alban
Marcassin
Shafer

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Due to bottle age pop and pour, if it needs a decant, go from there.
SQN EBA's I've had have done well this way

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Was just wondering what happened to his books....

Sounds like he's taking the money and running on the Grenache book as well

Andrew Dodd

K_F_o_l_e_y wrote: ↑
October 22nd, 2018, 8:52 am
Emailed SQN to joint waiting list: 10 Feb 2009
SQN emailed to confirm still interested: 24 Jan 2018
First offer email received (EBA): 5 Feb 2018
Second offer email received: 13 Aug 2018

Thanks a million! So essentially 9 years on the nose.
For me it'll be May 2019ish

Andrew Dodd

Tried to blend together Catena Nicasia and Adrianna to make my own Argentino. Didn't go well, lol.

Andrew Dodd

CHRISTMAS: In October...9 and 1/2 years after signing up for Sine Qua Non's waiting list, I finally get to drink some wine! (Well maybe not immediately lol) That's awesome! Congrats. Do you know the exact date you signed up / first offer so I can do the math for myself? Thanks! I dont think many bu...

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Joe B wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2018, 5:33 am
Still have not cracked this nut. Joined in early 2013.

I got my first offer this go around, and believe I signed up in late 2010

Andrew Dodd

Yawn, all things in moderation

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Paul H Galli wrote: ↑
June 20th, 2018, 9:22 pm
Why you people put up with this abuse for over-hyped wine is beyond me....

TTT

I'll take the abuse of the one of the best Pinots out there.
But, if you're drinking them on release, not getting the full experience

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