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I'd recommend Boardwalk Plaza Hotel. Right on the beach and you can walk to everything.

Josh, I believe that technically that is Lewes and not Rehoboth Beach? You can ride a bike to that from Rehoboth, though.

Sarah, was that Espuma?

I was going to post that link but you beat me to it. I found it interesting, particularly the quotes Robert posted. Back in the the 70’s, maybe the American oak made sense with lower ripeness and more green character? I have not had any 70’s Ridge, but I have had close to thirty year old Ridge that ...

It is also the best town/city for dining in Delaware. Traffic out on route 1 is brutal at times, though.

Mine showed up today. Thanks Nola!

Because tastes change. Chardonnay has a specific core market that won’t drink anything else. I never run into people who say they only drink Pinot Noir. I only drink Pinot Noir. Ok, and Chardonnay too, I guess, but less. I am late to this thread, but there is no greater red varietal than Pinot Noir...

We are having a great trip so far. The weather has been outstanding. We have been active during the days and my body is starting to feel it. We have spent all our time on Mt. Desert Island so far. Best hikes have been Gotham Mtn/Bee hive, Norumbega Mountain Loop and Perpendicular Trail/Mansell Mt. W...

I love wine with food. I love wine without food. I have no problem drinking a beer, cheap rosé, or cocktail with dinner and opening something nice afterward to sip on its own. I think the best wines are often best without food anyway. Plus, artichokes, vinegar, really spicy foods, etc. are so delic...

I simply do not understand the fairly common desire to have board trolls. The board is a better place when people are respecting each other instead of insulting one another. This is a persistent theme here, and I have never understood it. You can find assholes by the bushel-full everywhere you turn...

There are a lot people here who's contributions I really enjoy. Some of these people I have met, and some I would like to meet. Some I feel like I know, even though I've never met them. I love this community, but sometimes it gets a little sleepy. Bill Klapp and Alan Eden each had their own ways of ...

Alan's posts usually ruffled my feathers, but that was probably his intention. He kept things interesting around here and I'm sorry to see him go. My condolences to his friends and family. It is a reminder that life is short and you never know how much time you have left.

With pizza (actually with most foods), I like wines with higher acidity. Chianti and Brunello usually. I also like Nebbiolo. Sometimes a higher acid white like Sancerre, Verdicchio, Soave and an occasional crisp rose of Canaiuolo or Pinot, depending on what's on the pizza.

Thanks for the note. At what age do generally like to drink the VD Forest? I've never had one with more than 10 years of age and I am sitting on some 08, 09 and 10.

Thanks Robert. I look forward to hearing about the 2016.

I opened one of these over the weekend. It put a smile on my face and my wife loved it. I am kicking myself for only buying one case. Crazy QPR. Has anyone tried the 14, 15 or 16?

My TW purchases are limited to Bordeaux and Nada Fiorenzo (Barbaresco).

Reds - Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo, Lanessan Whites - Peppiere Muscadet, Collestefano Verdicchio Man I wish I could find Produttori Langhe near me for this price. I know it exists... but its at least $4-5 more by me. I would consider lining a wall in my house with it at $17. $28.99 at the plcb. And ...

Reds - Produttori Langhe Nebbiolo, Lanessan
Whites - Peppiere Muscadet, Collestefano Verdicchio

I don't think I'm a fan of the Carato, though I have only had it once, and it was a small pour. From memory, it seemed oaky and oxidized. Neither of which I am a big fan of. I like the Fiore, though.

I’m a big fan of that rose.

But monopoly pricing structures aren't subject to supply and demand! They're just subject to whatever price the monopolist sets as the price it considers appropriate! How is this a monopoly? That's sort of like complaining about the cost of a Ferrari or other high end product. There are always othe...

I like scotch, but I tend to only have one smallish pour, when I am not drinking anything else. I don't drink enough to really feel it. When I drink Port, it is usually a very small pour, almost always after a longer night of eating and drinking, where I have already had many glasses of wine. It wou...

At 15%, drinking and entire bottle of wine yields 3.75 oz of alcohol. 13% takes it down to 3.25 oz of alcohol. If you killed two entire bottles on your own, the difference would be 1 oz of alcohol consumed. It wouldn’t seem that from drinking an entire bottle’s worth of wine the extra half ounce wo...

I’m with you one the alcohol. I feel it more than ever. We have cut back on drinking during the week and have gravitated to lower alcohol wines in general, including Champagne.

I’ve also started spitting at trade tastings and make sure I drink a lot of water.

Otto, thanks for that summary. Can you recommend Rioja made with french oak barrels? I like some LdH, and feel like I would like more Tempranillo based wines if there was less oak, especially American oak.

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June 24th, 2019, 5:56 am

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June 24th, 2019, 5:43 am
4 x 2000 Chateau Lanessan. I thought that might have been you bidding on them.
Haha, yes. I didn’t counter. Good buys for both of us!

Ha! I was hoping you would see it that way.

4 x 2000 Chateau Lanessan. I thought that might have been you bidding on them.

I’m getting too old, so I swore I wasn’t going to buy any. But then I got weak and bought 6 Leoville Barton. At my age (51) it makes more sense to buy older vintages.

They are different in style. Which is "better" depends on the style of wine you like. I think 14 is leaner, crunchier and a little more red fruited. 15 is darker toned and more fruity. I haven't tried 16 yet. Buy one/some of each and report back with your thoughts.

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June 18th, 2019, 12:35 pm
Looking to pick up some good chardonnay if there are any deals to be had.
Chad

It depends on your tastes for Chardonnay, but for me it is hard to beat most 1er Cru Chablis. Especially those that don't use any or much wood.

I am not an expert, but I think fine bubbles are a hallmark of better made sparklers. Tell your daughter it is a slippery slope...

I like that bottling. What did you think of it?

Thanks for all the recommendations. I'll report back once we get further into our planning.

Welcome Len!

Just wanted to pass along a great experience. I purchased some of the Grassl 1855 glasses. They are great. One broke however, but Chris replaced as promised for $10 shipping. Glass came within a week of order! Makes me wish I got some of the Cru… I had the the same thing happen, and also wish I bou...

I feel like I just ate a bacon wrapped hot dog from a street vendor in Tiajuana. Ill be needing an IV soon if it keeps up. Especially if I go for another glass tonight to see how it tastes on day two. Glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read that. I would have spit it all over my monitor. When t...

I love these threads. Thanks for posting.

I swore I wasn't going to buy. Just buy more 14, 15 and 16. Then, this morning I tried to buy more 2016 Leoville Barton and struggled to find it near me. What I am finding is in nearby states and close to $120. Then I have shipping issues in PA and DE. I became weak and I broke down and bought six ...

I swore I wasn't going to buy. Just buy more 14, 15 and 16. Then, this morning I tried to buy more 2016 Leoville Barton and struggled to find it near me. What I am finding is in nearby states and close to $120. Then I have shipping issues in PA and DE. I became weak and I broke down and bought six o...

My family and I are going to be visiting this area later this summer. Any recommendations on restaurants, hikes, tours, day trips, etc. that are off the beaten path? Things that might not pop up on the normal trip advisor searches.

You can't go wrong with Julia Child's for coq au vin or beef bourguignon recipes. Both of these take a considerable amount of effort and I wouldn't take the chance of using a flawed wine when putting in that kind of work. I also wouldn't use DRC or Bartolo Mascarello level wine as John pointed out. ...

I believe it was the Cajun Cook Justin Wilson that used to say "never cook with a wine you wouldn't drink."

I am going to wait until tasting them. I’m not sure that this is a vintage for me, I am getter older, and 12, 14, 15 and 16’s are still available at similar pricing.

Alan, sorry to hear about that bottle. I opened a 2010 a month or two ago that showed well. I love them when they are on, but unfortunately I have had quite a few misses with the 14 vintage.

This past weekend I opened an 08 Bournais from magnum that showed well. I opened a 10 Bournais a month or so ago that also showed well. I don't think I have had an 08 or 10 that have disappointed. The 14's are a crap shoot, however. Some are good and and some are bad.

Claus, taste them both and report back. I find the 14 much more interesting than the 15.

I have a bottle of the 2013 Alicante Bouschet that I have been wondering when to drink. Peter, should I pull the cork?

We were there in late October, early November. If you can't set up a full tour/visit with PdB (I was unable to due to the timing of our visit), it is a simple and quick stop to swing in their tasting room. We tasted the 14 and 15 Barbaresco Classico. It is also worth climbing the tower in Barbaresco...

We enjoyed our stop in the PdB tasting room, and I'd recommend it, but not if that is the one and only place you are going to stop and visit. If you can get a more personal visit and tour there, that would be different.

Joe, that looks similar to mine. I went with traditional individual bottle racking, but I wish I did what you did instead and had them made as custom wood shelving. You can probably squeeze more bottles in, and you have more flexibility with OWC's, magnums and .375's. I may have even gone with solid...

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