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I just blew through a local TW for a case with the 20% discount. 4 2016 Gloria 2 2014 Gloria 2 2014 Kirwan 2 2016 Lagrange 2 2016 Fonplegade 1 2014 Cantenac Brown 1 2014 D'Armailhac. One hour later they e-mailed me another. Decisions Decisions Decisions. Ron, you may want to double check your Total...

I concur with the recommendations of Hardy W. and Scott B. We visit Charleston once or twice a year and our typical lineup includes FIG, Husk, McCrady's, Chez Nous, and the Darling Oyster Bar. During our last visit Easter weekend, we enjoyed lunches at Leon's and Little Jack's Tavern. As mentioned t...

Heist - Citraquench'l, Blurred is the Word, MO-J

Per Scott T.'s post, Revision makes Disco Ninja which is currently available at my local watering hole. It's good, but not quite the level of the Heist beers.

So, today Sunday, June 16 through Tuesday, June 18. Might be difficult for appointments on short notice, but most tasting rooms should be open. I would suggest contacting wineberserkers Marcus G., Todd H., Vincent F., Jim A., etc. as soon as possible. In addition to Rick's list for Chardonnay, I wou...

As a Tennessee native and UTK grad, I'll try to address your question. Yes, I have tasted a little bit of TN wine. A family friend started a winery in Northeast Tennessee 8-10 years ago. They had some red and white varietals growing at the "estate". I recall a white blend of Riesling and Viognier an...

Mitch, great note. The Balcombe vineyard is in the Dundee Hills and the PGC Estate is in the Ribbon Ridge. The Bonshaw and Etzel bottlings are from the PGC Estate.

James

Depends on your whiskey preference. I'm not a peaty monster, but your dollars will go further with Scotch or Japanese whiskey for great and unique bottles. Great and unique bottles of bourbon and rye are hard to find and mostly available only at expensive secondary prices these days. I interpreted y...

I did an impromptu side by side at a neighborhood bar a couple of weeks ago with their last bottle of the imported Newcastle. I thought that the American version was more bitter.

James

I just happened to check the website yesterday afternoon and most of the futures were already available.

... I think that the Vivino offer included free shipping, so it was a much better deal than the Garagiste offer unless you can pick up. Garagiste at under $14/btl plus (for me a couple states away) under $3/btl shipping gets me the delivered bottle at $16-$17, which by my math beats $20 with free s...

I think decent chance it’s Angela Estate “Abbott Claim” pinot 2014 - Vivino offered it for around $20 back in november and pretty much fits all the other hints (Vivino rating above 4.0, just over 400 reviews for that specific year) Not sure I’m buying any of the guesses so far. Is Angela Estate as ...

My revised guess based on your notes is the 2014 WillaKenzie Pierre Leon Pinot Noir. It was offered on WTSO a time or two (I don't know about three times, definitely once) in the last four to five months for $25. It retails for $50. I would imagine that WTSO has a large mailing list. Not sure about ...

I was removed and I was never added back to the mailing list despite my requests. What are the details of the offer? Probably Scott Paul related.

This is an interesting topic that I've spent a fair amount of time pondering. Probably more than is healthy. My wife grew up in the heart of the Yakima Valley with a father who worked in the business. I've now gotten to know a number of producers in the valley pretty well. Most of the ones I've got...

Isn't Two Blondes vineyard in Yakima Valley?

We're having our 12th Anniversary Celebration on Monday. We'll be pouring all our beers, tapping a hoppy (massively dry-hopped) lager, and selling a limited edition 12th Anniversary clay stein. We also will have Goodfellow Chardonnay and Cameron Spritz on tap. That's awesome. I should have included...

Cant seem to find for under $240. Any secret sources? $240?? For OFBIB, seriously. Come to WA and I can help you out. Ridiculous pricing. If I recall, I got a bottle of the 11 yr for around $150, so I can easily see the 9 (95 more. I got a bottle thanks to a board member elsewhere for not much less...

Sure, most folks that are appointment only or that are never open are open Memorial Day (and Thanksgiving Day) weekend(s). As a mailing list/club member, I know that Goodfellow will be open next Saturday, 11 - 4, and Patricia Green will be open next Saturday and Sunday, 10 - 3. There also appears to...

A hint of green in a young, cabernet-based wine can become a hint of eucalyptus, with the passage of time. I'm interested. Been meaning to get some S-M in the cellar for a while, anyway. (Yes, I know, S-M, ha-ha). I like that very much, especially in Heitz. The green notes that Sociando throws in m...

Torii Mor 2015 "Reserve Selection" Pinot Noir up now for $15. I've been to the winery before and enjoyed some of their pinots. This "reserve selection" seems to not exist elsewhere, though, which makes me very skeptical. Almost certainly surplus wine bottled specifically for WTSO. I think it is a f...

That's a nice lineup of wines with some newish producers in the mix. Thanks for posting and sharing some thoughts on the wines. How about a similar tasting the last week of June? Just kidding... I've been wanting to visit Flaneur the past few years, but we always run out of time. We were fortunate t...

Anderson Family is another producer that makes an elevated Oregon Pinot Gris.

Richard, Pinot Gris and PGC? I wasn't aware of Patty Green producing a Pinot Gris. Perhaps a long time ago or maybe thinking about PGC's Sauvignon Blanc?

James

Rick has me by a year, but I can go back to 2012 with Walter Scott wines. I think that I mentioned it in another thread, but we opened a 2014 Walter Scott Cuvee Anne Chardonnay a few weeks ago for some friends that were planning their first trip to Oregon wine country next month. It was fantastic an...

And don't forget the baseball bat magnums. After all, it's opening day...

James

Fellas, thanks for the notes and color me jealous for not being there. It's nice to see some love for the 2013's. Unfortunately, I didn't buy many 2013 Chard's, but I have a good stash of 2013 Pinot's. Coincidentally, I opened a 2014 Walter Scott Cuvee Anne Chardonnay and 2013 Vincent Bjornson Pinot...

To avoid creating a separate thread, I'll post the following PSA. The Wine Library has a great deal on the 2013 Scott Paul La Paulee Pinot Noir.

James

According to the catalog, the "Transcendent" collector is a relatively young, fifth-generation real estate investor who also collects homes, cars and boats and is present at large wine events. He readjusts his cellar periodically, selling 10,000 bottles every ten years or so (how young can he be?)....

Seaver's still at #18 for wins. It doesn't look like anyone else is gonna get anywhere close to 300 wins in the next decade or more. https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/W_career.shtml . I have my doubts that anyone gets to 300 career wins again due to five man rotations, metrics, innings res...

SOLD OUT! Wow James sorry to hear that . Hoping you were able to snag 6 but I suspect not. I saw the email 10 minutes after it was sent grabbed my case.without a thought. Then immediately posted here thinking maybe a half dozen or more folks could jump. Since they only had 25 cases, only 50 folks m...

SOLD OUT!

Willamette Valley: Cameron Dundee Hills Twill Haden Fig Walter Scott Vincent Lumos Grochau Cellars Great list and I'll add a few: Crowley Four Winds and Willamette Valley Brick House Ayoub Eyrie Estate Arterberry Maresh Dundee Hills and of course Goodfellow Durant and Richard's Cuvee previously men...

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑
February 13th, 2019, 6:20 am
It’s 124.8 proof, and is often over 140, so perhaps that’s deflating prices.

True, a majority of Stagg releases have been over 138 proof. 2017 and 2018 were both under 130 proof. It's one of the best bourbons every year regardless of proof or bottle counts.

Jon Chan wrote: ↑
February 12th, 2019, 11:32 am
Was the 2018 release "bad"?

No, the bottle counts for Stagg were quite a bit higher in 2017 and 2018 than previous years. I haven't tried the 2018, but Stagg is typically a favorite of mine.

And I agree with others. There are plenty of worthwhile sub $30 Oregon Pinot and Chardonnay. If based in Raleigh, the podcaster should have plenty of quality sub $30 Oregon options at her disposal. If I remember the stat correctly, the state of NC is like the 4th or 5th largest consumer of Oregon Pi...

Not so much these days. Especially since we re-started making Chardonnay (and you told me that if you pick when you think the fruit is ripe then you have waited too long) I have re-thought Pinot picking dates. I think I picked my first Pinot in 2018 before just about anyone (September 10th) and I c...

Yeah, I would have predicted that the St. Innocent would be the WOTN. Granted, I don't have much experience with California Pinot, but I had another vintage of the St. Innocent Temperance Hill Pinot a few years ago and it was fantastic. It may have been the 2011, but it transformed in the matter of ...

So, what is your itinerary? Are you in Dundee for the day or multiple days? Based on your inquiry it sounds like you want information on wineries/tasting rooms to visit in Dundee. I have enjoyed visits at the following in Dundee: Arterberry Maresh - the red barn is only open Friday through Sunday (c...

Josh Grossman wrote: ↑
January 31st, 2019, 9:05 am
Planning to open a 2003 Patricia Green Bonshaw tonight with duck and morels. I have a back-up ready to go.

And how was the 2003 PGC Bonshaw? I have a few bottles and probably from the same source.

Edit to note that Jim A. beat me to it. Great minds think alike?

11 cases. I pondered a few additional purchases (Vincent, IOTA, Longplay, Franny Beck, etc.), but I decided to keep my powder dry for future purchases including Vincent's February 2019 mailing list offer (great wines and all around great person). Plus, I have exceeded my storage space options. And I...

Bill, Thanks for the offers. I would like to request the following: Offer 1 - 2 Ea Offer 2 - 2 Ea Offer 3 - 2 Ea I tried checking out, but I’m at the gym without access to my cards. Thanks. James Thanks my man! I'll leave it open for you. Come visit soon! Bill Bill, Thanks. Can you send an invoice ...

Bill,

Thanks for the offers. I would like to request the following:

Offer 1 - 2 Ea
Offer 2 - 2 Ea
Offer 3 - 2 Ea

I tried checking out, but I’m at the gym without access to my cards. Thanks.

James

Email sent. Thanks for the offers. The 2015 Heritage No. 4 Whistling Ridge remains one of my favorite wines from recent Oregon visits, so I'm excited to try the 2016 Heritage #7 and #8 and the 2017 Berserker Cuvee.

James

1 Holmes & 1 2007

Thanks

James

Thanks for the post and thoughts on recent Oregon pinot vintages. I'm actively buying and backfilling all Oregon vintages, so it's always nice to read others impressions. Of the vintages from your list (2008 - 2013), my only hesitation would be 2009. I'm still holding out hope for 2008. I have about...

. . . Jim, like many others here I am big fan of your work! If you do chose to sell off the remaining 2002 PGC Hirsch I would be more than happy to take some off your hands! +1 for me and probably +5 for my wife. She's always asking "do we have any more of that Patricia Green stuff?" and I keep res...

Please forgive me for veering off track, but do you Oregon experts have any thoughts on when the 2008 St Innocent White Rose might be ready to drink? St. Innocent has a current ageability chart on their website. They indicate a drinking window through 2019, but some of the other 2008 single vineyar...

Might try to pick up my wine before leaving chicGl to save on shipping, we’ll see. FYI, don't forget sales tax. I bought 3 cases from an HDH auction earlier in the summer. I knew that I would be in Chicago for the PJ shows later in the summer, so I considered picking up during my trip to Chicago. I...

White Rose Estate posted the following message to Instagram last night: "We regret to announce that Jesus (Chuyin) Guillen, passed away last evening after his brief battle with cancer. Friends and admirers who wish to assist his family in this difficult time can donate to a GoFundMe campaign set up ...

Michae1 P0wers wrote: ↑
October 31st, 2018, 9:04 am

Mark Y wrote: ↑
October 30th, 2018, 7:40 pm
But the issue is Austria / Germany makes such amazingly high quality Rieslings, in a variety of styles, and at such low prices. Hard to compete?
This.

Yes, I concur, but the OP asked about Oregon Riesling.

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