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I have bought several times over the years -Pinot and Cab- and the offer emails have never made it to my Inbox . The order confirmations do. Have you had TRB cabs in similar price ranges and any comparisons? I've got a bunch of Mending Wall, but haven't had his Rivers Marie label cabs. Nope , but p...

It's weird, I signed up for their mailing list early in 2019, plus some friends who know Will Segui have reached out to him at least on two occasions to make an introduction. And on their website, I show being signed up. But I've never gotten any offer or other email from them. It'll be interesting...

jordan whitehead wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 6:57 pm

Bdklein wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 6:13 pm

jordan whitehead wrote: ↑
January 13th, 2020, 8:57 pm

What’s your point ?
"Ask around, we make the transaction easy,
no delay, no hassle,"

He did for me-as others have stated the same in the Feedback section.

jordan whitehead wrote: ↑
January 13th, 2020, 8:57 pm

What’s your point ?

mattcitrang wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 9:42 am
This is embarrassing for Myriad I'm sure.

Embarrassing? Shit happens .

Isn’t it the same every year? Third Tuesday in January ? Or something like that ?

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
January 11th, 2020, 12:22 pm
Who's the winemaker? I have no experience with EMH but I feel like Merrill has regularly touted being a 1-person operation and doing everything herself.

Possible uh-oh coming up.

My wife and daughter seem to be having no logistical issues

My wife and daughter are in Paris for a 6 day stay-so far no issues for the first 2 days. We did get a car service for a flat rate to/from airport to help alleviate any logistical issues .

Jeremy C wrote: ↑
December 29th, 2019, 5:32 pm
How are you guys pulling these corks? Durand, or standard corkscrew?

I used an Ah So for the first time. The cork broke. When I tried to continue to use it, the cork started to go down into the bottle . I then switched to a regular corkscrew to remove the cork.

1992 Ravenswood Cabernet Sauvignon Gregory Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (12/28/2019) What a beautiful wine. 1 bottle consumed at Christmas dinner and another 3 days later (it isn't getting any better, enjoy now!). This is drinking beautifully. After 30 minutes open it ha...

Yeah I think Scarecrow is releasing the 2017

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... e=url_link

Alex N wrote: ↑
December 28th, 2019, 8:47 pm
Scarecrow
Tynan
Alban
Ultramarine
Kinsman
Drinkward
Not for cellaring - Aged BDX from the local wine store and misc from local wineries.
Maybe fork out for a case of Merry Edwards SB.

Are we sure Scarecrow is releasing their 2017?

MacDonald and SQN and Screaming Eagle , if allocated .

Chris Freemott wrote: ↑
December 25th, 2019, 8:09 am
Thank you for that read Dan. And my condolences on the loss of your friend. What a wonderful life.

+1

I took my younger daughter around 2013 and we stayed on a houseboat somewhere near the Prinsengracht station, roughly south central. We were able to walk to museums and restaurants. I think you’ll enjoy the houseboat. We went in February and the lodging was plenty warm, so I don’t expect there will...

Andrew Kotowski wrote: ↑
December 23rd, 2019, 5:18 pm
Agree with Neal re: talking to Blake. Was a shame we never caught up over there.

At minimum, check out his "Musings From Amsterdam" thread (I believe that's the title).

Thanks

And I did read it, as stated in my original post.

A few weeks ago, Delta had a flash sale JFK / LHR for 20,000 miles roundtrip. I just checked March 29 - April 10, and see 22,000 mile roundtrip coach tickets. That's a good redemption. From LHR, you can find cheap (?) transportation to AMS. JFK/AMS runs about 30,000 miles on the same dates. April 5...

Hope you will enjoy it! A'dam is famous in Europe for being one of the most overpriced hotel markets. But on the other hand, there is a lot to see! And April should be perfect: decent weather and just before the tourist invasion. 2 restaurants with good wine lists I recall are: Rijsel and Café de K...

Wife and I are planning on going to Amsterdam in early April for 4 nights (including a weekend) . Looking for advice for both where to stay (what part of city) and what type of lodging (hotel, apartment, houseboat?). I’m thinking not a hotel ( like the idea of more than just a bedroom ,and don’t th...

A few weeks ago, Delta had a flash sale JFK / LHR for 20,000 miles roundtrip. I just checked March 29 - April 10, and see 22,000 mile roundtrip coach tickets. That's a good redemption. From LHR, you can find cheap (?) transportation to AMS. JFK/AMS runs about 30,000 miles on the same dates. April 5...

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
December 22nd, 2019, 9:56 am
Bruce you should PM Blake Brown. He's in Amsterdam every year for an extended stay. I suspect he knows more about the city than anyone here (unless there are any natives)

Thanks Neal. Hoping 2020 is a good/better year for you .

Wife and I are planning on going to Amsterdam in early April for 4 nights (including a weekend) . Looking for advice for both where to stay (what part of city) and what type of lodging (hotel, apartment, houseboat?). I’m thinking not a hotel ( like the idea of more than just a bedroom ,and don’t thi...

Any suggestions on how to try to guess/figure out/learn when is best/good time to book airfare in order to get a good/fair deal? I know there’s no crystal ball, but I assume someone has some insight or can recommend some sort of app or website that tracks such info . I haven’t been able to properly ...

Correction . My wife is not getting one for someone. She’s asking for a friend . I feel better .

My wife wants to get someone a “Wine of the Month Club” subscription in the US . She knows nothing of the person wine likes/dislikes-but will try to find out . Any recommended places to check? Doesn’t make sense to me , but just going along for the ride .

Kelly Walker wrote: ↑
December 8th, 2019, 11:30 am
I would love to try. I am an extreme heat freak. Been eating ghost pepper cheese. Not for the faint. Looking forward to my first batch of reaper pickled eggs that are about ready.

If you’re ever in the NY area ... .

I stick to the hot and spicy, and horseradish.

Not sure if they would burn more on the way in or the way out .

cjsadler wrote: ↑
December 7th, 2019, 10:30 am

mattcitrang wrote: ↑
December 7th, 2019, 9:30 am
This is up again - Grand Cru Rosé Champagne NV Nicolas Maillart $29.99 free ship on 3 or more.
Anyone popped one of these? Seems like a great deal.

We have and liked it. Would repurchase.

Great! These works perfectly and 3 out of 4 are open. Pace's has free 1st bottle corkage fee. After 1st it is $25 with no bottle limit. Let me know how it goes. Have eaten at 3 of 4 and they are good IMO (not Insignia). Went to Pace's. Food was good. Had a table in the lounge area because no space ...

This is my bird . 32 pounds .Got it from a local butcher shop that we use . First time getting a full turkey from them (did get do a half spatchcock turkey earlier this year that was great). Turkey is organic , free range, and not frozen. From Amish country in Pennsylvania . Put onion , orange, and...

Sh@n A wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2019, 9:00 am
For those that were unable to participate, I can trim a couple bottles at my cost to you. For pick up in NYC or I can ship to you (on your label/at your cost, at least 3 bottles). PM me if interested. Offer valid till this weekend!

Nice gesture !!

This is my bird . 32 pounds .Got it from a local butcher shop that we use . First time getting a full turkey from them (did get do a half spatchcock turkey earlier this year that was great). Turkey is organic , free range, and not frozen. From Amish country in Pennsylvania . Put onion , orange, and ...

Sc0tt F!tzger@ld wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2019, 2:47 pm
Any recommendations on how to spice up scrambled eggs?

Habanero peppers .

Great! These works perfectly and 3 out of 4 are open. Pace's has free 1st bottle corkage fee. After 1st it is $25 with no bottle limit. Let me know how it goes. Have eaten at 3 of 4 and they are good IMO (not Insignia). When you say not Insignia, are you saying that you havent eaten there or Insign...

Any recommendations near or around Exit 57 off the LIE/Hauppauge area that will be open for Thanksgiving? Not sure who is open nor BYO: Mario (Italian) Pace’s (Steakhouse) Insignia (Steakhouse, and Sushi?) Cirio’s (Italian) Great! These works perfectly and 3 out of 4 are open. Pace's has free 1st b...

YLee wrote: ↑
November 24th, 2019, 4:03 pm
Any recommendations near or around Exit 57 off the LIE/Hauppauge area that will be open for Thanksgiving?

Not sure who is open nor BYO:

Mario (Italian)
Pace’s (Steakhouse)
Insignia (Steakhouse, and Sushi?)
Cirio’s (Italian)

Can you see the hazy particles through a dark bottle ??

I bought a couple of Cab blends from the early 90s. Thoughts on decanting? I’ve never opened wine more than 8 years old or so .

So mine is en route . I live in NY

Anybody buying?

Anybody have any information regarding the shipping of their orders ?

I have never done it and if I owned a restaurant I wouldn’t allow it.

Jeff; We visited recently and tasted the 2016 and 2015 vintages. We didn’t try the 2017 but to me it is a no brainer. The Lewelling wines are, in my opinion, one of the premier “bargains” in all of Napa plus the Wight’s are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Cheers! Marshall How were the 15...

David Baum wrote: ↑
October 27th, 2019, 7:23 pm
....,Your not wrong ....

You’re wrong.

David Baum wrote: ↑
October 27th, 2019, 4:58 pm
I still don't get any of this. I'd grab the picture my daughter drew in First grade. Wine? Really?

That’s not the question . Would it make you feel better if the question was “ you need to give away all your wine except for 1 bottle”?

I would grab a 2012 GTS Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes grown on Tom Seaver’s (great baseball pitcher , primarily for the New York Mets) Diamond Mountain property in Napa County. I’ve bought a few vintages over the years and this is the only one I have left . Hoping to drink it when the Mets win a World ...

PeterH wrote: ↑
October 25th, 2019, 2:09 pm
Just an FYI, it is tract houses, single track. We all get what you mean, though.

And it’s lightning , not lightening , now that we are in the correction mode . Have seen that a few times .

mike pobega wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2019, 3:38 am
No criticism, just a comment.

Me too. Wasn’t intended as a criticism. All good .

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