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The “ buy this but don’t get that” seems a bit shitty .
But all part of the mailing list game many of us play to move up the list .

The wine is always available in the marketplace .

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Alan Eden wrote: ↑
May 15th, 2019, 4:00 pm
So is this the next Macdonald or just another high price Napa cab ?

TIme will tell. It ain’t BTK fruit.

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Russ Williams wrote: ↑
May 14th, 2019, 3:42 pm
2015 Aeris

Me too. Figured what the heck .

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Ian S wrote: ↑
May 13th, 2019, 4:46 pm
Not much mention of Maybach in this thread. They certainly fall under "cult" status, therefore would be a Classified Growth by this thread's hypothetical definition, given that their secondary market price is twice or more of release price.

Reallly? Double or more on release price ?

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So they can cut the cheese after the meal.

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Trip to the Harbour-possibly tour on a boat.
The new “Hafen-City” is a great new part of town with great architecture.
“Elbphilarmonie” is the new music hall worth a visit .
In terms of restaurants, all depends on what part of town in which you are staying.

That’s what i got .

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I didn’t connect with my colleague but email sent -will advise .

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And periodically stop at a movie theater and buy it-without seeing a movie .

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2014 Rivers Marie Silver Eagle Pinot Noir
2012 Lewelling Cabernet Sauvignon

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For those who top with butter, does the popcorn get “wet”? And do you like it?? If not , I suggest you try cooking with ghee.

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I use a Whirley popper . Makes a big difference .
I use a little coconut oil and then a bunch of ghee.
Flavocol (what is used in movie theaters) for salt.
For popcorn, a balance of white and yellow (no brand preference)-no brand preference .

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Would you, Rather ?

Dan: Yes, I would .

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Bryan Cottriel wrote: ↑
May 3rd, 2019, 8:13 am

Paul Miller wrote: ↑
May 3rd, 2019, 7:04 am
Opened a Tercero. Been one of my go-to roses the last 2-3 years, and this one did not disappoint.
Tercero is the best Rose in the market place IMO

Best rose in the world? Or a really good value ?

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CA,WA,OR,NY,CO. I have also had wine from NY, CA and CO I couldn’t drink . And have also had wine from NM (Gruet-in the past).

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willkim wrote: ↑
May 2nd, 2019, 8:10 am

Bdklein wrote: ↑
May 1st, 2019, 1:35 pm
I have a work colleague who lives in Hamburg who I expect to see tomorrow. If I do and find anything out, I will post it here .
Thank you!

I was asked how many days/nights? And where are you staying ?

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I have a work colleague who lives in Hamburg who I expect to see tomorrow. If I do and find anything out, I will post it here .

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I’m probably skipping any 2017 Napa wine unless I need/want to stay high on a list . So much other good wine out there , and 17 bookended by 2 good years .

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Every time I watch/read the Onion, I cry .

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Ramon C wrote: ↑
January 31st, 2018, 10:50 am
Completed a sale to him last month. No complaints here.

+1. All good .

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How would I rank them ?

1. Out of my price range
2. Out of my price range .
3. Out of my price range.
4. Out of my price range.
5. Out of my price range .

Bdklein · Re: Grapes or Terroir Markus S wrote: ↑ April 25th, 2019, 7:29 am Yes. +1

Markus S wrote: ↑
April 25th, 2019, 7:29 am
Yes.

+1

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IlkkaL wrote: ↑
April 23rd, 2019, 10:14 pm
Sorry for the drift but does the Travel Forum not exist exactly for discussions like this one?

Maybe, but will get more views here. It is wine-related ., And Mods will move if deemed necessary .

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Built this entirely myself: 1.5 yrs to build 2700 bottles, all rustic redwood and stacked stone with slate tile floor. R 30 in ceiling and R 25 walls. Cellar pro ducted 8500. Seating area for consumption/hang out. Maybe add a center island soon. https://i.imgur.com/pjK2qfJ.jpg?1 https://i.imgur.com...

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Victor Hong wrote: ↑
April 20th, 2019, 1:48 pm
La Mission Haut Brion 1959.jpg

If I recall correctly, what is in the privacy of your own (rented) home is none of our business.

That being said , my sincere condolences on your loss.

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ChadG wrote: ↑
April 16th, 2019, 11:34 am

Edward H. Earles wrote: ↑
April 16th, 2019, 11:16 am
Anybody paying attention to their Magnum Marathon? I haven't seen anything I can't live without yet.
Bought some of the Anderson's Conn because I'm a fan. Everything else seems to be the same stuff they have up frequently.

I bought the 2015 Right Bank Magnum. Seemed like a good buy

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It was several years back , but when we stayed at the Wine Country Inn in St. Helena at the end of each day we gave them our wine from various wineries .When we left they worked with a shipping company who sent us 1 consolidated shipment .

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2014 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena Under $20 solid Pinot Noir from Oregon! Boedecker Cellars Athena is up again this evening. Thanks. I just bit on this. Needed some non-high end Pinot Noir and with the $2 per bottle credits I have it seemed like a good call. Opened a bottle this past weekend...

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The main issue with that is lugging around a 13 bottle shopper on a road trip true, but consider: 1. you get your wine when you walk off the plane, eliminating the need to wait for a shipment, weather issues, Common Carrier mistakes, etc. 2. checked bag is only $25 on most airlines, sometimes less ...

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2016 O’Shaughnessy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Even though it’s NV wine I like the fact that it’s estate grown fruit and not a typical NV CS sourced from multiple vineyards and growers.

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I’m not sure which was worse for us (wife and I). Was it the harrowing taxi ride from the Naples ferry port to the airport? Or the bus ride from Amalfi to Ravello when the 2 buses traveling in opposite directions (one was ours) tried to go past each other on a curve? I wouldn’t want to repeat either...

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Don’t buy the $8 bottles of water . You can get cups of water for free at the food places near the pool, etc. We had the taxi driver stop at a shopping center near the Atlantis where we bought snacks, crackers and cheese, , etc. and some booze . Don’t recall what my wife bought. It’s been a couple o...

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Frank Drew wrote: ↑
April 10th, 2019, 6:47 pm
I’ll add that FedEx’s website and tracking feature are often worse than useless.

And I just rerouted an en-route FedEx Home package to a FedEx Office store in less than 1 minute .

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Why would anyone open a Myriad Cab with only 2.5 years on it? If we all stopped and took a inward look at some decisions we have made regarding wine, even you , I have to assume that almost all of us would say wtf to something. Opening a 2.5 year old Myria Cab is probably pretty low on the spectrum .

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I’ve had them at a couple of high-end seafood places in NYC. Nothing special. Same with king crab legs .

I would need to try them both locally to fairly gauge my like for them .

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I’m sure there will be a few players ordering some alternative menu items .

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Seems fitting .

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Great looking bottle . The 1.5 is a gift for a friend.

2018 Elizabeth Spencer Rose of Pinot Noir.
Got 6 regular bottles for my wife-her favorite rose year year in year out .

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Does anyone have experience with Fedex Home for wine deliveries? I read this is different from Fedex ground because they have more flexibility (they only deal with residential deliveries) and also deliver on the weekends. I see a lot of hate on the boards for Fedex [swearing.gif] But I have my fing...

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B. Buzzini wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2019, 9:35 am
No...congrats to the seller!

Good point . And K+L. What’s their cut?

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PeterH wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2019, 6:04 pm

John Glas wrote: ↑
January 30th, 2019, 11:39 am
2014 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena
Under $20 solid Pinot Noir from Oregon!
Boedecker Cellars Athena is up again this evening.

Thanks. I just bit on this. Needed some non-high end Pinot Noir and with the $2 per bottle credits I have it seemed like a good call.

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One North Mediterranean Soul in Jericho $35 per bottle and no limit.

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TN's please. Great pic! I am dreadful at tasting notes but I will give it a shot. It had more dark fruit notes than red. Hints of graphite leather and spice but you won't mistake it for a Bordeaux. What really stood out to me was the balance. It is no fruit bomb and definitely not a tannic monster ...

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A seafood soup/stew, utilizing shrimp, mussels, a striped bass I caught in the fall, and some veggies .

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Phil Restine wrote: ↑
March 31st, 2019, 12:19 pm
Y’all can have every last bottle because I wouldn’t even wash my dog with this stuff.

That’s a good thing since I’m an aspiring to be dog groomer and it’s not recommended .

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Got a family reunion coming up next month and am responsible for buying about a half case of red wine for a steak dinner (ribeyes, skirt steaks). Budget is around $30 / bottle, any suggestions? Stylistically, I really like Mount Eden cab, but that is over budget. I've also liked the '08 La Rioja Al...

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Kelly Walker wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2019, 3:02 pm
This is common when sparkling wineis lose gas pressure. It may be dead.

Laws of physics/pressure ?

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This shipment was from the 2nd wave (not me).

Foam on top and bottom . And black foam on sides .

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Anton D wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2019, 9:25 am

Have someone you don't like try to open it using a corkscrew.

Good point . Honey, Kids, can you please help me???

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C Chen wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2019, 9:30 am
So much hype with 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Don’t leave out 2011. So many people loved this vintage too. Like the old days of Napa . Every year is great !!

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mattcitrang wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2019, 10:34 am
Are you referring to Jonathan H. Newman?

Yes but I would trust Alfred E Neuman’s scores more .

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