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- December 5th, 2019, 8:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
- Replies: 80
- Views: 4403
Re: BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)
I have acquired some terrific wines from Richard Albert on B Days, I hope he is active that day!
- December 5th, 2019, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Paso Robles Trip Suggestions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 357
Re: Paso Robles Trip Suggestions
Arriving late on the scene, agree with the great advice others have given.
We particularly enjoy visiting Desparada and Herman Story, just to pile on.
We particularly enjoy visiting Desparada and Herman Story, just to pile on.
- December 5th, 2019, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 7224
- Views: 444359
Re: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
Did a little digging and I think it's the Elyse 2013 Morisoli cabernet. Seems to line up with all the hints, and I think they've done a past mystery before (based on searching it on this site). Seems like a pretty solid if not insane deal? Dang! I think you nailed it! I didn't find anything...you d...
- December 5th, 2019, 1:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 7224
- Views: 444359
Re: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
Ack!
I was off...
How about Inglenook 2014 cab?
I was off...
How about Inglenook 2014 cab?
- December 5th, 2019, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 7224
- Views: 444359
Re: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
Long Meadow Ranch?
Started in the 1980's, adjacent to Scarecrow.
Hmmmm...
- December 3rd, 2019, 5:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Report of our class trip to Napa/Sonoma
- Replies: 8
- Views: 622
Re: Report of our class trip to Napa/Sonoma
Wow!
Kudos to everybody!
That is an example of the greatness of wine lovers.
Thank you for posting about it!
Kudos to everybody!
That is an example of the greatness of wine lovers.
Thank you for posting about it!
- December 2nd, 2019, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3488
Re: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
Anton, how does Gallo’s purchase make Palmeyer any less local or larger scale? Its just ownership. If they ramp up production at the cost of quality, sure, bail on them. Maybe Palmeyer needed Gallo to move forward. As GregT said..."Interesting that they bought the name and not the vineyards." If Ga...
- November 28th, 2019, 11:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2009 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 431
Re: TN: 2009 Fort Ross Pinot Noir Fort Ross Vineyard
That’s a great note!
That area keeps growing in my esteem!
That area keeps growing in my esteem!
- November 23rd, 2019, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1990s California Cabernet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1935
- November 23rd, 2019, 10:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
My interpretation of this label: The breasts are not only breasts. They are eyes at the same time, and the wine glass is the nose. The Hallelujahs are the brain. The hand and the inclined, filled wine glass is an invitation, or maybe even a request to drink this sexy wine. :-) I think you are right.
- November 23rd, 2019, 10:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
Has anyone tried the '93 lately? I wonder how it matured.
- November 22nd, 2019, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
- Replies: 139
- Views: 5864
Re: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
Rochioli 2016 estate pinot.
Pure, red fruit, weightless.
Crowd pleaser.
Pure, red fruit, weightless.
Crowd pleaser.
- November 22nd, 2019, 8:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
- Replies: 139
- Views: 5864
Re: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
Tough crowd. My bro in law pronounced the Ceritas to be ‘vinegar.’
He has a Parker palate. From now on, he gets Rombauer and Kendall Jackson.
The Peter Michael was well received, over all.
He has a Parker palate. From now on, he gets Rombauer and Kendall Jackson.
The Peter Michael was well received, over all.
- November 22nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
- Replies: 139
- Views: 5864
Re: Thanksgiving Day Wine Lineup
Staring the week tonight:
2016 Peter Michael Le Apres Midi
Then 2016 Williams Selyem unoaked chard and 2016 Ceritas Heintz chard.
2016 Peter Michael Le Apres Midi
Then 2016 Williams Selyem unoaked chard and 2016 Ceritas Heintz chard.
- November 22nd, 2019, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- November 22nd, 2019, 3:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
Sincerely hope it isn't 'banned' from the market. American Puritanical b.s. has already gone too far, historically Except that now the puritanical b.s. isn't necessarily going to come from some religious types as much as the social justice types. Either way, it's still b.s. Not sure it's social jus...
- November 22nd, 2019, 2:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 805
Re: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
100% !!John Morris wrote: ↑November 22nd, 2019, 1:50 pmMay I have your permission to add that to my signature?
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You are on my Berserkers to meet bucket list, man.
- November 22nd, 2019, 1:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 805
Re: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
- 1998 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Eiswein: I've actually never had Eiswein before, but I typically really enjoy GKAs and BAs with strong cheeses. However, since one of my guests is a great baker and wants to bake, I think we'll pair this with apple pie. I think the wine should comp...
- November 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
Somehow, this one made it through the ATF: 981189.jpg Just further evidence of our moral decline as a people. How come there are never any naked boys on these labels? I'm not sure, but perhaps 1973? https://chairish-prod.freetls.fastly.net/image/product/sized/9b3960d5-5810-47c1-8e15-fc98b3e41d1a/19...
- November 22nd, 2019, 1:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2293
Re: The label for 2017 Mouton is, well, titillating
I'm reserving judgement until I see it at cellar temperature.
- November 22nd, 2019, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: French Themed Friendsgiving, What Should I Cook?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 619
Re: French Themed Friendsgiving, What Should I Cook?
Call it Algerian, no one will notice.Josh Grossman wrote: ↑November 22nd, 2019, 11:46 amWouldn't that be Moroccan then? I suppose France did colonize all kind of places. I do like a good banh mi.Anton D wrote: ↑November 22nd, 2019, 11:30 amChris Blum wrote: ↑November 21st, 2019, 7:58 pmI might do braised or roasted mixed root vegetables spiced with a Moroccan flavor.
Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, paprika???![]()
- November 22nd, 2019, 12:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 805
Re: What Order to Serve these Dessert Wines?
How about serving them as a course before the sugar deluge of the desserts?
My vote:
A small selection of charcuterie with the tawny ports, then a small cheese selection with the other two.
Then, hit the food desserts!
My vote:
A small selection of charcuterie with the tawny ports, then a small cheese selection with the other two.
Then, hit the food desserts!
- November 22nd, 2019, 11:30 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: French Themed Friendsgiving, What Should I Cook?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 619
Re: French Themed Friendsgiving, What Should I Cook?
Chris Blum wrote: ↑November 21st, 2019, 7:58 pmI might do braised or roasted mixed root vegetables spiced with a Moroccan flavor.
Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, paprika???
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- November 22nd, 2019, 11:30 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: French Themed Friendsgiving, What Should I Cook?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 619
- November 22nd, 2019, 11:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Day out in Sauternes Nov. 2019 - 12 châteaux
- Replies: 6
- Views: 504
Re: Day out in Sauternes Nov. 2019 - 12 châteaux
That is a 100 point post.
I learned vast amounts from your great post. Thank you!
(I know those take time and effort, your work is greatly appreciated.)
I learned vast amounts from your great post. Thank you!
(I know those take time and effort, your work is greatly appreciated.)
- November 22nd, 2019, 11:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A night with Alfert....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1363
Re: A night with Alfert....
"A night with Alfert...." I was sure this thread would be about a million dollars and double headed coin. Plus a game of billiards. I’m a shark. You are awesome! I was 100% sure that post would simply pass like a ship in the night. Three cheers to you! [cheers.gif] [cheers.gif] [cheers.gif]
- November 22nd, 2019, 10:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A night with Alfert....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1363
Re: A night with Alfert....
"A night with Alfert...."
I was sure this thread would be about a million dollars and double headed coin.
I was sure this thread would be about a million dollars and double headed coin.
- November 21st, 2019, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Superb Napa Carneros Sauvignon Blanc... and you can't buy a bottle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1040
- November 21st, 2019, 11:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Superb Napa Carneros Sauvignon Blanc... and you can't buy a bottle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1040
Re: Superb Napa Carneros Sauvignon Blanc... and you can't buy a bottle
I wonder how different it is from the 2018 Truchard "The Shepherd" Sauvignon Blanc.
Maybe they have split the name when they went with "The Shepherd?"
I'm somewhat sure it is Truchard fruit.
Maybe they have split the name when they went with "The Shepherd?"
I'm somewhat sure it is Truchard fruit.
- November 20th, 2019, 9:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Announcing the Formation of a Wine, Beer and Spirits Law Committee
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1025
Re: Announcing the Formation of a Wine, Beer and Spirits Law Committee
Why only lawyers?
- November 20th, 2019, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Caymus
- Replies: 3
- Views: 328
- November 20th, 2019, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How to best show young Bordeaux?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 539
Re: How to best show young Bordeaux?
Slash decant and start the tasting party.
Tell people "small pours" and track how the wines develop through the evening.
Nothing too serious.
And, by the way....welcome!!!!!![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
Tell people "small pours" and track how the wines develop through the evening.
Nothing too serious.
And, by the way....welcome!!!!!
![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
- November 20th, 2019, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
Carl's Jr. Super Star with Latour.


- November 20th, 2019, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Chilean wines?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1250
Re: Best Chilean wines?
Sena imo. 2016 vintage was outstanding. I will vote along with that! It is delicious! To round out my top three... Los Vascos Le Dix (mui bueno.) https://cdn.ct-static.com/labels/ca48cae0-d401-4459-b35f-73dfaa0a3652.jpg Domus Aurea, baby! https://cdn.ct-static.com/labels/0ad538c1-1a90-467f-8904-843...
- November 20th, 2019, 2:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
Speaking of champagne, best served with potato chips that are the "folded over" kind.

- November 20th, 2019, 12:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3488
Re: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
I hate when people make money! *old man screams at cloud* This. Sentiment of some seems to be, "I want you (winery) to be successful and make money, just not TOO successful and make TOO much money....as defined by me!" What's wrong with....if you like the wines when they were "small", and you still...
- November 20th, 2019, 8:51 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
Adds a degree of difficulty for forgers.Richard Albert wrote: ↑November 20th, 2019, 8:16 amCapsules were effective barriers against insects and vermin starting in the 18th century.
Their use/need today?
- November 20th, 2019, 8:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
For wines I hate, but have to be polite about, I will say, "This wine certainly pours well, and look how it assumes the shape of its container." Sometimes, I will say, "Perfect for spaghetti!" Meaning that I would mix it with tomato sauce and make a reduction if I absolutely had to have that wine i...
- November 20th, 2019, 8:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
Ah, yes, the wonderful day Nick Jonas came into being.
- November 19th, 2019, 9:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
Awesome! Solid stream, sir.Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑November 19th, 2019, 5:41 pmTodd, you are lazy and have a narrow agenda. This thread is perfect for you.
- November 19th, 2019, 9:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
For wines I hate, but have to be polite about, I will say, "This wine certainly pours well, and look how it assumes the shape of its container." Sometimes, I will say, "Perfect for spaghetti!" Meaning that I would mix it with tomato sauce and make a reduction if I absolutely had to have that wine i...
- November 19th, 2019, 9:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cellar advice
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1117
Re: Cellar advice
Yes! Kill the diamonds!Hank Victor wrote: ↑November 19th, 2019, 3:11 pmI would re-do the racking if I was in your position.
- November 19th, 2019, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
No eye rolling, but, then, Alfert's posts usually involve a stream of some kind.Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑November 19th, 2019, 5:38 pmAnybody else see the dramatic thread title posted by Alfert and roll his/her eyes??
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- November 19th, 2019, 4:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
For wines I hate, but have to be polite about, I will say, "This wine certainly pours well, and look how it assumes the shape of its container." Sometimes, I will say, "Perfect for spaghetti!" Meaning that I would mix it with tomato sauce and make a reduction if I absolutely had to have that wine in...
- November 19th, 2019, 4:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
- Replies: 75
- Views: 2315
Re: The Stream of Consciousness Wine Thread - or, a wine thread about nothing
I am master of my own domaine.
- November 19th, 2019, 2:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ravenswood library offer
- Replies: 355
- Views: 18376
Re: Ravenswood library offer
Mine arrived this week, looking forward to some turkey pairing!
- November 19th, 2019, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3488
Re: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
As time goes on, I'm less and less shocked by any of these acquisitions. If the grapes are still grown by world class farmers, the wines still made by world class winemakers and the wine is still excellent, I don't really care what the parent company does. Case in point Siduri. Fruit source and win...
- November 19th, 2019, 11:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: NewYorker: RachelMonroe on NaturalWines
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1532
Re: NewYorker: RachelMonroe on NaturalWines
Agree.D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑November 19th, 2019, 10:10 amThe more people yammer about natural wine, the less I want to drink it.
- November 19th, 2019, 11:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3488
Re: Gallo Purchases Pahlmeyer
Well, that frees me up to drop Pahlmeyer.
I have a 'just say no to Gallo' policy.
I have a 'just say no to Gallo' policy.
- November 19th, 2019, 7:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Recommendations for Napa/Sonoma Blind Tasting Contest
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1015