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I have acquired some terrific wines from Richard Albert on B Days, I hope he is active that day!

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.

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...

Ack!

I was off...

How about Inglenook 2014 cab?

mattcitrang wrote: ↑
December 5th, 2019, 12:48 pm

Geoff F. wrote: ↑
December 5th, 2019, 12:38 pm
Any guesses what the mystery Rutherford cab is up on FirstBottle?
I was trying to figure that out. I’m lost.

Long Meadow Ranch?

Started in the 1980's, adjacent to Scarecrow.

Hmmmm...

Wow!

Kudos to everybody!

That is an example of the greatness of wine lovers.

Thank you for posting about it!

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...

That’s a great note!

That area keeps growing in my esteem!

RDHudak wrote: ↑
January 22nd, 2011, 11:39 am
More great tasting notes from Panos. I actually attended this event , even if it was vicariously. $100 is an incredible bargain as well.

I concur!

Many thanks for these insightful notes, your efforts are much appreciated.

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.

Has anyone tried the '93 lately? I wonder how it matured.

Rochioli 2016 estate pinot.

Pure, red fruit, weightless.

Crowd pleaser.

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.

Staring the week tonight:

2016 Peter Michael Le Apres Midi

Then 2016 Williams Selyem unoaked chard and 2016 Ceritas Heintz chard.

C Chen wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 3:27 pm

Doug Ackerman wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 9:35 am
Thanks for keeping us abreast of the situation.
We're just milking it at this point.

The label is quite mammorable.

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...

John Morris wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 1:50 pm

Anton D wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 1:37 pm
John is, as usual, correct.
May I have your permission to add that to my signature?

100% !!

You are on my Berserkers to meet bucket list, man.

- 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...

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...

I'm reserving judgement until I see it at cellar temperature.

Josh Grossman wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 11:46 am

Anton D wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 11:30 am

Chris Blum wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2019, 7:58 pm
I might do braised or roasted mixed root vegetables spiced with a Moroccan flavor.

Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, paprika???

Wouldn't that be Moroccan then? I suppose France did colonize all kind of places. I do like a good banh mi.

Call it Algerian, no one will notice.

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!

Chris Blum wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2019, 7:58 pm
I might do braised or roasted mixed root vegetables spiced with a Moroccan flavor.

Cloves, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, paprika???

Adam Noble wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2019, 10:49 am
Casserole de haricots verts.

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.)

"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]

"A night with Alfert...."

I was sure this thread would be about a million dollars and double headed coin.

MICHAEL C R O M W E L L wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2019, 1:18 pm
www.shepherdwines.com

https://www.gwine.com/wines/Truchard-Vi ... w1089860jw

https://adelphiamarket.com/items/19107/ ... c-carneros

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.

Why only lawyers?

PHuff wrote: ↑
November 20th, 2019, 4:25 pm
Joe,

I am bit confused by your tasting note. It sounds like you absolutely hated the wine, but you gave it a score of 92? Or was that a joke?

I think he posts his age with notes.

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!!!!!

Carl's Jr. Super Star with Latour.

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...

Speaking of champagne, best served with potato chips that are the "folded over" kind.

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...

Richard Albert wrote: ↑
November 20th, 2019, 8:16 am
Capsules were effective barriers against insects and vermin starting in the 18th century.
Their use/need today?

Adds a degree of difficulty for forgers.

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...

Brad England wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2019, 9:02 pm
Reminds me of Sept. 16, 1992....

Ah, yes, the wonderful day Nick Jonas came into being.

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2019, 5:41 pm
Todd, you are lazy and have a narrow agenda. This thread is perfect for you.

Awesome! Solid stream, sir.

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...

Hank Victor wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
I would re-do the racking if I was in your position.

Yes! Kill the diamonds!

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2019, 5:38 pm
Anybody else see the dramatic thread title posted by Alfert and roll his/her eyes??

No eye rolling, but, then, Alfert's posts usually involve a stream of some kind.

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...

I am master of my own domaine.

Mine arrived this week, looking forward to some turkey pairing!

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...

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2019, 10:10 am
The more people yammer about natural wine, the less I want to drink it.

Agree.

Well, that frees me up to drop Pahlmeyer.

I have a 'just say no to Gallo' policy.

Karl K wrote: ↑
November 18th, 2019, 9:19 pm
Kamen CS is a nice Sonoma Cab Sauv which would be interesting in a tasting like this.

My guess is some would think it is from Napa.

I agree! I was just too lazy to keep going!

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