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Scott E.

I never noticed the oak so much with the Pinot, but when I started checking out their Syrah, I thought I had consumed liquefied lumber. To be fair, this was their Novy line and it was only one data point - It was enough to scare me off of trying the others though... Cheers!

Scott E.

Nice color - your lighting was very good. Your notes sound very interesting too - something that I would be interested in trying for sure. In general, I was under the impression (perhaps incorrectly) that 2016 was an approachable vintage? To me, "edgy" would mean the opposite of approachable? Was it...

Scott E.

Another one crosses the $100 line (Three Twins). I bit this time, but I'm going to have to either limit myself to the Napa or find a replacement (probably the same for R-M Calistoga too) next time around. Sad times for an old wino.

Scott E.

Same here. Only took 3 Broken Stones. Price is right on the edge of my comfort zone and I hadn't bought any $100+ wines for several years. Now, just in the last week, I have bought three (Reynvaan Stonessence - I did eliminate the second 3pk I usually pick up...; Myriad Three Twins; and now Saxum). ...

Scott E.

So I guess I'm not a WBer and I'm not fussy either... To each his own.

Scott E.

We try to go to Healdsburg every year - primarily for Dry Creek Valley Zins and RRV Pinot and Chardonnay. I would add Benovia, Arista and Williams Selyem to the suggestions above. Cheers!

Scott E.

Hallelujah! Finally got that e-mail that says I will get an allocation next week (Broken Stones and Hexe)! Really stoked to start adding this winery to my cellar. Cheers!

Scott E.

Thanks! Good news - I have a sign up date of January 2012.

Scott E.

Anyone know when the current mailing list offer expires? Is there generally a follow up offer for those moved up from the wait list? Cheers!

Scott E.

I would never confess to being a sniper...

Scott E.

William - Thank you and others for the advice. This thread ended up going many different directions (don't they all?). Like you, I normally drink my domestic cab/blends at age 7. If I were to follow your advice and compare a 2000 Bdx to a younger vintage, I wonder if that would be a fair comparison ...

Scott E.

Ouch! $28 for ground on 2 bottles (wish listed another 2). Did you try a "test" order with 4 bottles to see how the cost per bottle came out? I'm about 250 miles from Napa/Sonoma and my shipping for 3 bottles was $29, so very close to $10 per bottle (11% of the wine cost). It feels like shipping co...

Scott E.

Bud Carey wrote: ↑
July 9th, 2019, 10:26 am
Apparently the Calistoga was affected by the fires.

Yeah, I was bummed out about that. Other offerings (except Napa) are too rich for my blood...

Scott E.

deleted - wrong offer

Scott E.

Had a 2012 Carlisle and a 2012 Papera side-by-side with grilled tri-tip this weekend - super yummy stuff! Cheers!

Scott E.

Brian - Your description/tasting notes are spot on. Just consumed my last two bottles at a family BBQ. Can't go gaga over the 2011's in general, but they sure weren't the disaster that a lot of folks make the vintage out to be. Cheers!

Scott E.

Just noticed that someone is attempting to auction off a single bottle of 2007 Gonon St Joe for $750 on the K&L site.

Zero bidders as I write. They also have 2017 pre-arrivals for $130 per bottle. Cheers!

Scott E.

Just came across the WE (Sean Sullivan) tasting note and rating on this wine: Sleight of Hand 2016 Psychedelic Stoney Vine Vineyard Syrah Walla Walla Valley $60 91 points Grilled and fresh asparagus, soot, wet rock, black pepper, black olive brine and herb aromas lead to light, elegantly styled frui...

Scott E.

Yeah, I don't bite on the Royal City futures anymore either. Forgot to mention that I was glad to see some notes on Sixto Chard. I have been meaning to grab a couple of these and try them out. Cheers!

Scott E.

I'm waiting on the release of the 2016 The Beautiful and 2016 The Hidden (both Syrah). They must not release these two until the fall?

Scott E.

I totally agree with your statement and your description. I purchase several bottles of II Vintners Some Days are Stones (from Stoney Vine) every year and I am always pleased and never disappointed. Just the right mix of fruit and funk. Cheers!

Scott E.

Reynvaan
Bedrock Hudson T n S
Gramercy Les Collines
K Vintners Hidden
II Vintners Stones

Scott E.

Bill Tex Landreth wrote: ↑
June 4th, 2019, 12:09 pm
When you say modern, do you mean modern style "style", or current vintage(s)?

For clarification, I was thinking along the lines of current vintages.

Scott E.

Reading the thread about the 2018's and the promotional stuff received from retailers, it seems like the 2018's are somewhat reasonably priced for the scores that they are garnering. The only Bdx I have ever purchased is a few 2009's, but I'm getting interested again. One thing holding me back is my...

Scott E.

2017 Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc Have been drinking The FC Fume Blanc for years, perhaps > 20,..is an annual buy, I no longer bother with the reviews or shelf talkers, I just buy it when I see it on the shelves locally..It rarely ever gets high scores from the press but I have found it consistently e...

Scott E.

Kris Patten wrote: ↑
May 25th, 2019, 7:58 am
2015 K Vintners "The Beautiful" Syrah
2016 K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah

Did the Beaut live up to those high scores??? I've got a couple of those sleeping away, but I'm not opening any for about 2021 or 22. Cheers!

Scott E.

Jim Anderson wrote: ↑
May 29th, 2019, 11:28 am
Pinot Gris outside of basically one place on earth just isn’t that amazing.

Okay, I'll bite. Where is the one place on earth? Cheers!

Scott E.

There have been several, but notably (and sadly) Schrader and Myriad Dr. Crane. Schrader was first to go when it went from $175 to $225. A couple of years later, I just decided to cull everything over $100 after the annual expenditures ballooned so badly and I realized that for me, it just wasn't wo...

Scott E.

2012 Montafi - This bottle is singing! Classic zin on the nose and on the palate. Sniff and sip, sniff and sip... I could do this all day long with this wine. Really nice. Cheers!

Scott E.

I know nothing about Chablis. Sorry for the thread drift, but can someone recommend a kick-a$$ Chablis at a Mount Eden Estate price (approx. $60? or less?). Cheers!

Scott E.

The number of available SVD's boggles the mind. Many have noted that the market should eventually sort this out, but with all the individual taste preferences out there, maybe not. I feel fortunate to have finally zeroed in on about six producers and I no longer need to chase/search for the next big...

Scott E.

Nice report, Thanks! I have really liked past vintages of Handley's RSM Pinot and Navarro always makes a great Gewürztraminer. Looks like I should expand my search and seek out a few of the others. Cheers!

Scott E.

Bedrock Hudson Syrah
Carlisle Zin

Scott E.

The area produces some unique and excellent Syrah that may rival great Bdx/Cali blends, but IMHO the area (Yakima, Red Mtn and WWV included) will never produce a Bdx blend that rivals those in Bdx or Cali.

Scott E.

When I first got into wine I got suckered into a bunch of deals like this. I just don't even pay any attention to these offers anymore. Yes, I'm sure there are exceptions and yes, maybe the wine ends up being decent sometimes, but in general, retailers don't drastically cut prices out of the goodnes...

Scott E.

Just finished off my last 2013 Alpine Chardonnay - shared with family at my MIL's. This was a lot more subdued and lighter-bodied than I remember. A beautiful shining gold color in the glass. Very pure and precise flavors of muted lemon and touches of tropical fruit with a saline/mineral finish. Ver...

Scott E.

2011 Bedrock Syrah T-n-S Block Hudson - Popped and poured. What an enjoyable Syrah - nothing poked out - everything was integrated and in balance. Dark fruits, olive, herbs and even touches of smoke, meat and pepper. Very glad I have one more bottle. Cheers!

Scott E.

Not that I know anything about these wines, but isn't the term "First Growth" associated with estate vineyards (the land) and not purchased grapes? Cheers!

Scott E.

Bedrock question for the experts here: I’ve recently signed up for the mailing list based on my enjoyment of Carlisle (an apparent kindred spirit) and the raves on this board. I found a few 17s at retail to try to see if these are for me. Between the OVZ, Evangelho Heritage and Bedrock Heritage, wh...

Scott E.

This is typical... The guy asks for simple, varietally true wines and the responses go off the deep end. Most Bdx are blends aren't they? - and I didn't know that a Rhone blend was a varietal either?

Scott E.

2012 Pagani Heritage - gave this three hours of air - I liked this better than the Bedrock Heritage, it seemed more harmonious with better balance - just a wee bit of oak noticeable.

Scott E.

Nevermind - I just saw that it was Syrah that you were posting about... Jim - I am a big fan (just turned on in the last couple of years) of what Foxen does with the John Sebastiano fruit. Your note is spot on. I love the savory side of that vineyard. Regarding Ojai, I have not sampled very many Pin...

Scott E.

Popped and poured and let it catch some air in the glass for about 30 minutes. Color was a real pretty ruby - almost translucent. Nose was a knockout of leathery strawberry and spice. Medium bodied, very deep and complex tastes of strawberry rhubarb (for me, an AV marker for sure) and earth. The fin...

Scott E.

Good for you that JD's and your palates agree - it sure makes blind purchases a little easier, but for me, it seems like JD is getting real close to becoming Suckles #2. For me, it seems like I have to discount his scores at least two to three points these days and for WA wine, I would even increase...

Scott E.

Trending down. Currently $65 per bottle. Average for Cab and Pinot close to $80, but should continue to decrease since I don't buy $100 bottles anymore and I'm buying more top shelf Zin at comparably reasonable prices - same for Syrah. Cheers!

Scott E.

I just haven't found the higher price of vintage champagne to be justified. I get enough enjoyment out of aged domestic sparklers like Domaine Carneros, Roederer L'Ermitage and even NV Rodederer Estate. Yeah, I'm the one vote (currently) in the $25-$39 bracket. Cheers!

Scott E.

Since I must lug full cases to the cellar, I do care. Lighter is much better and if you are decanting most of your wines, no one will even know. Cheers!

Scott E.

I'm static. I confess I don't really get the collecting side of this wine hobby, but I do like to drink them, so I am just continuously replacing what I consume. Perhaps it is because I can't really acquire the highly sought "collectible" wines anyway... Cheers!

Scott E.

I used to buy Aubert Chards and I still think they are fantastic with a couple of years on them. When my first shipment arrived, I really wanted to find out what the fuss was all about, so I pnp'd and ended up being less than impressed (probably served a little too cold too). So, I guess I think it ...

Scott E.

IMHO Constellation made out like a fat rat with this deal, dumping a lot of dead weight from their bloated holdings... Cheers!

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