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Scott E.

Had to go back and edit my purchases to get it back to just 2 cases. Sorry to hear no Judge Family Sauv Blanc but those grapes should make a great addition to the Sonoma Valley SB. Yeah, I was bummed out about no Judge S-B this year too. The Judge seemed a little more rounded out, maybe even tropic...

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Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 7:34 pm Champagne is good in half bottles. Sometimes you just want a little more to drink at the end of the night.

++1 Most times, one glass of bubbles is perfect for the wife and I. Not so with the major reds and whites. Cheers!

Scott E.

As a "heritage" wine, is it a field blend of some sorts?

Scott E.

I liked the wine, but not the six bottle minimum. I sure don't see the Rocks funk as a "flaw" either. Another winery that dials back on the funk is II Vintners. Cheers!

Scott E.

72% Merlot and 28% Cab - from Alexander Valley. Not super complex but enough to be interesting - black cherry and cassis. Some fine grained tannins fan out on the finish letting the flavors linger. Good balance and concentration. A very tasty wine with a NY strip. Cheers!

Scott E.

I came very close to holding my 2013 Cabs and Syrah, but ultimately did not. I've already consumed about 40% of my 2013's (the 2012's are long gone), so I don't think I'm going to make the switch now. I think my reasoning was that there was so much structure there (2013's) that it might never soften...

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If true, I'm glad they allowed some/more wishing this time around. I was able to wish 3 bottles of Booker which was unexpected since I'm just in my second year on the list. What was a little strange though was only being allocated 2 bottles of JBV when I had been buying 3 bottles of everything durin...

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I'm down to about 3-4 bottles of KB a year now. But usually when I open one, we enjoy it. I've dropped the SVDs entirely -- I was never entirely sure I actually liked those more than the appellation wines, and the pricing is just out of my range now. +1 Bought a 6er this year - probably for the las...

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I know KB is not a real popular producer here so I'll be brief... Needed several hours of air to unfurl. Extreme depth of fruit along with excellent balance. A little bit of savory goodness and spice too. I enjoyed this more than the SLH's bottling. Wonder what the pricing will be on these appellati...

Scott E.

Has anyone opened a 13 Rossi Ranch Grenache lately? I pulled it from the cellar for tonight but it's my last one. *Edit. I was also eyeing a 13 Montafi zin. Carlisle website say drink through 2021 but recent CT reviews indicate it has plenty of room to grow (which would have been my thought given p...

Scott E.

Pretty bummed that the "good stuff" is so hard to acquire these days! I live in a relatively low population state, so we don't seem to get allocated much of the premium bottles locally anymore - although I imagine there is a small stash in most store manager's office... If I was to make a ...

Scott E.

We consumed the 2012 set last year and we opened the 2013 #1 during the holidays. The 2012's were singing with a couple hours of air. The 2013 was very tight and only loosened up after about 4 hours of air. In my opinion, the 2012's should be fine with a little air, but hold the 2013's for a couple ...

Scott E.

Actually, I really like the pageantry of opening Port with tongs. It's likened to sabering a bottle of champagne IMHO. It`s also a clean way to go if done properly. I've done it a number of times and its fun and easy. Yes, I use a Durand often and it would be s secure means of removing especially o...

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Since I'm on a budget, I have to pass on the Spring offering, but will definitely buy several off of the Fall offering. Seems like the appellation wines are very good in a very good vintage. Would love to grab a bunch off of both Spring and Fall... Oh yeah, lover Bucher! Cheers!

Scott E.

I tried a couple of Ceritas based on the hype from this board, but I agree with the OP that it seemed muted with little upfront fruit, so I didn't repurchase. It was a well made wine, just not my cup of tea. Cheers!

Scott E.

markjchambers wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 9:10 am

Also, I wonder how often people get wish list wines? The last time I got anything from wishing was in 2016.

I hope that is not the case, I was only allocated 2 JBV's and also wished for several Booker.

Scott E.

Can anyone give a POV on style similarities/differences between this and Bedrock and recommendations for a first time buyer? I’m a long time purchaser of Bedrock (love all Sonoma heritage zins), but excitedly dipping my toe in here and wondering which Carlisle offerings are staples/must try’s. Use ...

Scott E.

Can anyone give a POV on style similarities/differences between this and Bedrock and recommendations for a first time buyer? I’m a long time purchaser of Bedrock (love all Sonoma heritage zins), but excitedly dipping my toe in here and wondering which Carlisle offerings are staples/must try’s. Welc...

Scott E.

It was always weird to me that they only shipped via GSO/GLS and not FedEx, UPS etc but I never minded as I've always had good experiences with GSO (I'm in the minority there, I know). I guess it wasn't worth the hassle to them anymore. Must be an economic/business issue since they quit shipping to...

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I'm a big fan of Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel. Does anyone have any info on where the sweet spots are in the Wild Turkey warehouses? In general, where do sweet spots normally occur? What is the normal layout of one of their aging warehouses (#rows high, #barrels deep, #barrels long)? Th...

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Not long. Saxum, Carlisle and Sojourn coming in quick succession starting this week. Cheers!

Scott E.

We popped the 2013 this last weekend. Gave it four hours of air, but it was still not very giving. If the 2013's in WA are anything like the 2013's from CA, I wonder if the structure will ever break down. We will see how The Deuce is doing sometime in the next couple of months. Cheers!

Scott E.

Some good and reasonable responses above, but regarding blending and bottling nuances, couldn't you expect to experience uniformity for a case of wine where the bottles probably came off of the line one after another (assuming consumption within a relatively short period of time)? I don't know if I ...

Scott E.

I can't really say, but I know that I have really liked every Chard that had a green hue. I tend to like Chard's that veer towards the tropical side, so maybe ripeness is at least part of the equation. I do like balance though, so most of these were not overly acidic. Interested to hear some more th...

Scott E.

We also opened one of these with Christmas dinner. The Bedrock more than held its own along side a couple of Schrader LPV's. The flavors really pop on these Exposition #1's - always a treat. The nose is exotic and there is an amazing depth of flavors all the way through the extended finish. We caugh...

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Currently on sale at K&L for $30. Cheers!

Scott E.

I like to smoke salmon this time of year and a good Pinot is such a great match. This wine has an exotic side to it. Nose is very complex with raspberry-tinged strawberry/rhubarb fruit lifted by a distinct menthol/minty nuttiness. Palate carries a medium body that follows the nose, except notes of o...

Scott E.

The 2015 Arista Vonaburg (Anderson Valley) we had on Turkey Day was a very nice wine. Spicy pear, petrol, wet stone, nice finishing acidity.

Not CA, but I'm still sitting on a couple of 2012 Januik Bacchus (WA) mentioned by Kris above. Can't wait to open one up at 10-years of age. Cheers!

Scott E.

Paul Miller wrote: ↑November 23rd, 2020, 1:42 pm Opened a 97 the other night. Have a couple of 2000’s still sitting.

Did the 97 need some air? Somehow I ended up with only one 97 and it will be popped this Christmas. Then its onto the 2000's+ for me too. Cheers!

Scott E.

After five hours of air and on the last glass (of course...) this bottle finally began to shine. Prior to that I was disappointed to say the least. I only had one bottle of the Elysian, but have a couple of the standard Dr. Crane left. Makes me seriously wonder if I should hold the rest of my 2013's...

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2010 Louis Roederer Brut BdB to start, 2015 Arista Riesling Vonaburg, 2015 Aubert Chard Hudson and a Mag of 2014 Navarro Deep End Blend Pinot. I'll open a Taylor 20-year Tawny in the evening. There should be six adults, so we may have some leftovers for the next day. Cheers!

Scott E.

I've also become much more selective and have pared down the number/types of bottles I purchase. Did not start buying O&F (not adding any lists at this point). With Bedrock, I found that the heritage blends were not really my cup of tea - now I purchase only Syrah and OVZ. Have limited my purcha...

Scott E.

Agreed that this bottling is normally a no-brainer every vintage. I'm still sitting on a 6-er of this one and usually try to stash a few away every year. Hopefully I can hold off for a few more months. Cheers!

Scott E.

Coutale Sommelier Prestige - a very well made tool, fast, dependable. Bought one for all the family members. Cheers!

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Consumed two bottles over the weekend with friends. I was very pleased and can say that IMO it definitely punches well above its price point. As I sipped, I was reminded of something along the order of Hestan Meyer cab - not quite there, but close. Cheers!

Scott E.

Minimum order in multiples of 6 bottles now... still a buy for me. Cheers!

Scott E.

Saxum was right at 7 years.

Scott E.

I think their Pinots are pretty darn good based on the one tasting (2016 vintage) that we did with them - they are not inexpensive though. IMO their wines tend to be on the darker, richer end of the spectrum with good complexity. After returning home from the tasting, I tried signing up for their li...

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I consumed a couple of these earlier in the year. Ueberroth is definitely a singular and unique expression of Zinfandel (never had a Ueberroth from anyone but Turley though), but it comes off a little too high-toned for my taste. This was the last vintage that I bought. Cheers!

Scott E.

I love the Judge S-B. I put an extra 6-pack of the 2019's away for consumption in the summer of 2021, but I think about them all the time... Cheers!

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Fall offering is open! Thought I would see some postings by now. I picked up a mixed 6-pack (Ridgetop Pinot, Reuling Chard, Oakville Cab). What did you buy? Cheers!

Scott E.

Some leakage on this one - cork was about 75% saturated and very soft, but the wine seemed fine. Deep dark-fruited brooding color. The nose was a swirling combination of cherry, raspberry and strawberry with savory notes with some spice. Tastes very similar to the nose - good depth of flavor and bal...

Scott E.

I like Terry Hoage and of course Saxum. I know I'm in the minority here, but I didn't care for the Tablas style. Cheers!

Scott E.

The 2013 Bedrock Heritage just blew my socks off last night. I have to admit that past vintages were not really floating my boat - so much so that I quit buying (I buy lots of other Bedrock though). This wine had sooooo many layers of flavors that just came together beautifully. So smooth and mouth ...

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AD Northup wrote: ↑July 16th, 2020, 6:47 am Just Papera and Pagani for me...no room and Bedrock next week

Ditto here. I was bummed that the Carlisle Vineyard Zin was not released this go around though...

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Thanks for the note! A producer I'm not familiar with and will have to look into I was actually pretty surprised at the note. The 2007 Tori’s was an alcoholic mess at 16.1%. Other Wilson Zins have been similarly situated. Too bad, but everyone has different tastes. Why did you keep buying them if y...

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This is drinking great right now. More of a claret type of zin, but with plenty of zin character. Juicy blue and black fruit that fade into super powdery tannins that keep the flavors lingering a long time. Superb balance in the wine. Cheers!

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Bud Carey wrote: ↑July 18th, 2020, 11:12 am Top 3 for me are Montafi, Carlisle, and Papera.

Ditto, except my order would be reversed. Cheers!

Scott E.

2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine - USA, California (7/22/2020) My bottle in February was clearly compromised, as this is f-ing awesome! Rich fruit balanced by subtle tannins and bright acidity, long finish and insane drinkability in one $19 package . Holy cow is this good. Posted from Cella...

Scott E.

This was my first "Northern" Rhone (I dunno, maybe St. Joe is "mid" Rhone?). With 3-4 hours of air, it really blossomed. This wine has a dimension that you can't get from a domestic Syrah. So enjoyable! I got in on the 2011's and 2012's before the big price hikes, but that was it...

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