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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 .

mike pobega wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2019, 2:43 am
It seems clear there is a limited supply due to smoke taint and bottling them in the 2.5x PREMIUM magnum format minimizes (cancels out?) the loss. interesting move.

They do have a business to run.

I can’t wait until I buy the 50th anniversary bottles and flip those . Me too except I will flip my remaining 3 bottles of the 2012 with the 50th at a significant mark up That’s a great idea . Should have saved mine instead of half-drinking them. I’m surprised by the prices at resale given the larg...

I can’t wait until I buy the 50th anniversary bottles and flip those .

well hello. i'm 32, married, DINK for life. i have an unsightly but gets the job done koolR/vintage keeper/whatever they call themselves these days 500 bottle cellar in my living room of my DC rowhouse. it's split between craft beer and wine. i started appreciating wine with a day trip to Napa when...

Now according to Galloni, there will be 4 barrels of 2017 SE produced, but only bottled in magnum. Didn't say if they will be offered for sale to listers? Not questioning the info, just curious how/where you ascertained it ? https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nXNbbHiwG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thx ....

B. Buzzini wrote: ↑
October 14th, 2019, 4:24 pm
Now according to Galloni, there will be 4 barrels of 2017 SE produced, but only bottled in magnum. Didn't say if they will be offered for sale to listers?

Not questioning the info, just curious how/where you ascertained it ?

Ron Slye wrote: ↑
October 15th, 2019, 9:12 am
Yes, a great thanks to Joel -- I admit I just went by the seat of my pants here.

Also want to note that there appears to be free shipping -- so double thanks to Joel and his team!

Free shipping ??? Not for me. Maybe depends on location and qty purchased ?

I have never purchased older wine, and given the winemaker and the story and the provenance and the pricing I figured what the heck and bought 2 bottles .

I’ve had all 3 of these wines. Great great wines , including the 2011. If I was in the market , a no brainer .

Can you explain why you won’t drink the wine? The fact that it is worth more than you paid makes you not want to drink it? Sounds like a good therapy topic !! Lots of reasons. I remember when I opened a perfectly lovely 2000 Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze a few years ago. When I later checked pri...

I'm thinking of unloading a smallish amount (4 cases or so) of wine which has appreciated beyond where I feel comfortable drinking it and where I feel no particular emotional attachment to the bottles in question. Plus some wine which may not come around in my lifetime like my 1996 Gouges. Do aucti...

Where is the best place IYOHO to get away from kids you hate and a wife you barely know? Asking for a friend. To whatever countries don’t have an extradition pact with the United States Buy an Alfa Romeo. It may not get somebody far from home, but will look marvelous. Went with Mercedes C300 instead

R_Gilbane wrote: ↑
October 1st, 2019, 5:48 pm
Where is the best place IYOHO to get away from kids you hate and a wife you barely know? Asking for a friend.

To whatever countries don’t have an extradition pact with the United States

Haven’t had the Robert Storey specifically, but my experiences with Napa from WTSO has been mediocre at best. Seems like French wine has been the sweet spot for me from there. Other than Anderson's Conn Valley (price really not that attractive) I agree with the Napa statement. Just not what they us...

Anton D wrote: ↑
October 3rd, 2019, 2:27 pm
If you don't get enough first timers, my group would love to do a sequel.

+1

The production of the two wines changes based on quality. The 2016 Scarecrow production was way up due to how amazing the vintage was, and you got a lot of "Scarecrow" character in the vintages. In 2017, M. Etain production is way up as they did not feel the quality of the fruit coming in hit the h...

Any insight on Robert Storey '16 Private Reserve Black Label cab currently offered for $22.99? I'm looking for some $25-ish Napa cab but the description calls it "ultra ripe" and "fruit driven", which I fear might mean 'syrupy'... Gone now. Have had the Sancerre they are currently offering-it was a...

Would be nice to see the list ahead of time to get some idea of wines/prices .

The production of the two wines changes based on quality. The 2016 Scarecrow production was way up due to how amazing the vintage was, and you got a lot of "Scarecrow" character in the vintages. In 2017, M. Etain production is way up as they did not feel the quality of the fruit coming in hit the h...

PaulMills wrote: ↑
October 3rd, 2019, 4:53 am
Luckily my wife is going too be out of town that day, so I will be setting the alarm fro 300am

3 am is piss time for me (sucks having to pee every night ) so I have a built—in alarm.

You guys are going to love this. Sorry Jeremy. Dujac’s prices rose in 2018 50%+ partly because hip hopper D.J. Khaled was introduced to the wines by J.Z, and now incorporates it into his diet. Followers did what followers do, and incorporated it into their diets. I only laugh because I find the who...

Price ?

And does buying move you up the list ?

Informative post, Roy, but is it really so important to those of us here? None of use are buying (or would buy) $5.49 ToKalon Central Coast Pinot. I don't buy anything with a "ToKalon" name, and frankly, at this point I would hope that smart growers and marketers would actually steer clear of that ...

I have an acquaintance who had been on the MacDonald list for the last few years. I learned today that he didn’t receive the save the date email. I also know from experience that only those who are receiving an allocation receive that email. Given that he had been somewhat less that covert in the r...

I have an acquaintance who had been on the MacDonald list for the last few years. I learned today that he didn’t receive the save the date email. I also know from experience that only those who are receiving an allocation receive that email. Given that he had been somewhat less that covert in the r...

https://nypost.com/2019/09/08/das-offic ... eet-elite/

Rob Lynch wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2019, 1:08 am
Corkscrew

Pocketknife with a corkscrew . Also has knives , screwdriver, scissor , tweezer , toothpick and other little tools. So practical/useful.

Brady Daniels wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2019, 10:42 am
I signed up for the list in March 2015. Anyone else sign up near that point? Am I close to getting an allocation yet?

Don’t expect wine anytime soon. Screaming Eagle II.

There is a restaurant in Nairobi that serves grilled crocodile - very seriously great. Sort of like the best lobster meat you have ever had x 10. Is that anything like your experience with alligator? Haven’t ever had alligator that is as sweet as lobster. My experience is it has the texture of chic...

I love lemon pepper sprinkled on scallops .

I just grilled some (previously frozen ) alligator filets. I love alligator. Just used some oil and salt and pepper to start on all. Then put some jerk sauce on half of it. Yum .

How’s the humidity ?

TomHill wrote: ↑
August 23rd, 2019, 8:58 am
Just noticed that I've just passed 9000 posts. Anybody can recommend a good
WB 12-step program??
Tom

I would tell you but it’s short/boring .

I read posts like this and understand the idea of it. However, my reality in the Midwest is 99% of the lists that I am on are not availabe in any store in our state. I used to buy a lot of those through K&L, but they can no longer ship to us (thank you to our state for saving our distributors-thats...

Chris Atkins wrote: ↑
August 18th, 2019, 3:28 pm
Go get the 2011 Dunn Howell Mountain. It appears to be available on the K&L website for $99. That is a steal for a wine of this caliber.

Doesn’t need to age ?
Doesn’t need to decant ?

Just aksing -thought it would need both .
Maybe not because a 2011?

When I bought EBs eggs in the past, they just didn’t taste like regular eggs . They just tasted different, and not in a good way, compared to the cheapest eggs in a store as well as organic brown eggs (my preference ). I’m thinking it has to do with the less saturated fat that EB touts? Or the Omeg...

When I bought EBs eggs in the past, they just didn’t taste like regular eggs . They just tasted different, and not in a good way, compared to the cheapest eggs in a store as well as organic brown eggs (my preference ). I’m thinking it has to do with the less saturated fat that EB touts? Or the Omega...

We are trying to pour in Nantucket ,
It ain’t easy I’m about to say f*ck it .
If I do find a source ,
You can drink like a horse .
But you must spit out the wine in a bucket.

are gross. And not natural .

Chenoweth , who is the grower , is also in the mix . For a lot less money .

Howard Cooper wrote: ↑
August 5th, 2019, 7:11 am

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑
August 5th, 2019, 6:44 am
I enjoy reading the posts of the gentleman from France and The Philippines. It's fun to read about high end wines and lavish meals.

Howard, I think you're off base here.
I think you should reread my OP and what I am objecting to.

I did and I still don’t understand.

Big and little (actually 4 littles)

And 100 degrees in Burgundy ? Can’t be good I assume.

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