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- February 26th, 2021, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Detert- Why not more chatter?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 8906
Re: Detert- Why not more chatter?
Their cab franc tastes like cabernet sauvignon, sure, but even my French friend who introduced me to Clos Rougeard loves Detert -- knowing that it doesn't even remotely taste like the Loire varietals. It's just good juice. Detert is one of the very few producers I will buy from every year, and their...
- February 25th, 2021, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer Check: First The Wine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 377
Re: Retailer Check: First The Wine
Bought multiple times. They're legit. I miss the days of their crazy sales, though.
- February 13th, 2021, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5528
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
The most I have ever paid for a bottle, by FAR, was a 2010 Bonneau Celestins. I remember it was $514 in 2016, and I snapped it up then because I knew to the thrill of my bones that it would never get cheaper. And if you were to buy it today, you'd have to pay..$515. I have not bought like that again...
- February 12th, 2021, 1:16 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: MacDonald
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1326
Re: FS: MacDonald
Sorry to hear about your health issues. Here's hoping they resolve!
Re: K&L
btw, I had not noticed this until just now, but K&L confirmations now request that purchasers pick up their Will Call items within 30 days now. It used to be 90 days, which was down from 6 mos some years ago. I'm not sure when that changed. My understanding is because of the pandemic they're ru...
- February 9th, 2021, 10:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3216
Re: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
This is an easy annual buy for me. I tend to approach them like they're left-bank classified growths - a lot of air or a lot of age. I had a 2017 Di Co a couple of months ago that was still fantastic on day FIVE! No recent expeience with the 2016 Farella but I see the notes on CT are positive.
- February 8th, 2021, 2:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Two Radio-Coteau Reds '03....(short/boring)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 203
Re: TN: Two Radio-Coteau Reds '03....(short/boring)
I very much love Radio Coteau and have noticed some bottle variation when you age it. Some of them seem to mature too quickly.
Re: K&L
I don't understand their inventory software, but I find that their price on back vintages of wines that have caught on more recently sometimes reflect an earlier, lower price than market. On some wine, they are exquisitely aware that, say, a 2005 1er cru that they haven't had in stock for many years...
- February 1st, 2021, 9:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Jeb Dunnuck really loves 2018 Napa
- Replies: 104
- Views: 7583
Re: Jeb Dunnuck really loves 2018 Napa
Clearly we can solve everything with a thousand point scale. ![diablo [diablo.gif]](./images/smilies/diablo.gif)
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- January 30th, 2021, 10:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Re: Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
Sounds like you're near K&L. Their local delivery has been done in very nice cardboard boxes since the pandemic. Very true. I've been using those for storage, but definitely need a more economical way than getting one box for every case ordered [cheers.gif] I'm also close to Heritage Auctions' ...
- January 30th, 2021, 7:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A Post-COVID Tasting Thread
- Replies: 1
- Views: 385
A Post-COVID Tasting Thread
I thought it might be useful for other folks who have had COVID to have a place to share their experiences with tasting. I had a very mild form of it in April - never tested positive - and seemingly recovered quickly, but I've noticed that tasting wine in the last ten months has been confusing, to s...
- January 29th, 2021, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Re: Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
Great - thank you so much for the options. Domaine is indeed pricey but their magnum boxes come as sixers, which seems easier than in 12-bottle size. Uline is much cheaper - ordered some stuff from both!
- January 29th, 2021, 12:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 669
Where do you get cardboard storage cases?
I've been trying to secure boxes to store wines in my off-site. Normally I get them from my retailer, but since the pandemic all the local stores have removed this option. (Also that's always been hit and miss - even when I ask knowledgeable places like K&L, they sometimes hand over flimsy carto...
- January 27th, 2021, 11:32 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
- Replies: 164
- Views: 6570
Re: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
Another tip: Everyone should follow William's Instagram, too.
- January 25th, 2021, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW WB GROUP - MONOPOLE CRU
- Replies: 95
- Views: 6818
Re: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW WB GROUP - MONOPOLE CRU
As a brand new Monopolean, the first thing I'd like to do is complain that the badge looks premoxed. ![[neener.gif] neener](./images/smilies/neener.gif)
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- January 23rd, 2021, 10:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BBM: Bienvenue Batard Montrachet.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2547
Re: BBM: Bienvenue Batard Montrachet.
I know folks here actually save rocks up to throw when this producer is mentioned, but the only BBM I've had is Louis Latour, the 2000, and it was excellent two years ago. And about half the price of any other BBM available at the time.
- January 12th, 2021, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2201
Re: Limited offering from Myriad for Loyal Buyers category
1 x Truckers Hat
- January 12th, 2021, 9:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer Check: Collectable Fine Wine (CA)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 558
Re: Retailer Check: Collectable Fine Wine (CA)
If a thread from 2015 isn't recent enough, I ordered some good Burgs from them within the last six months. No problems.
- January 11th, 2021, 7:19 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2742
Re: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
+whatever for Heath. Coupe line for us, completely randomly matched colors that nonetheless work together. I have, however, destroyed a number of them but that was due to a) moving to a new house that had absurdly hard water and b) bad prescription on my progressives. Fixed both of those and the rem...
- January 10th, 2021, 8:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2132
Re: TN: 2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Blanc de Blancs
Thanks for the note. I'm not a big champagne guy but I bought a couple of these to sock away. As I am innocent in the ways of champagne, I had imagined that it goes flattish if you leave it open for hours. Not so? How long can excellent champagne stay open before tragedy like that strikes?
- January 9th, 2021, 9:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Order from NY to ship to CA?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 612
Re: Order from NY to ship to CA?
I recently ordered from Empire with no issues at all. It came highly recommended from others on this board. To be honest I order outside my state only to get wines I cannot get through my local retailers. In many cases I have found my local retailers will work with me on pricing. Whaaaaa? Please sa...
- January 4th, 2021, 9:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
- Replies: 237
- Views: 11295
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
Officially started today. Also my January eating routine: 11 am - 7 pm, basically a lot of green vegetables, oils, nuts, animal protein, some fruits and 80 oz of water. Lotsa beets, asparagus, fermented foods. Very few starches, dairy or soy. I would normally have specific exercise goals this month,...
- December 19th, 2020, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1300
Re: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
My girlfriend is a 1980 Capricorn, so we're about to launch into the same thing - a 1980 Burgess Vintage Selection -- please let us know how the Burgess or the Mondavi goes. We had a Sterling Reserve a few years ago that was very nice - better than you'd expect.
- December 15th, 2020, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WOTYs 2020 Edition -- and your Discovery of the Year
- Replies: 181
- Views: 14866
Re: WOTYs 2020 Edition -- and your Discovery of the Year
I don't have a wine of the year, but I have discoveries. It's funny - as I've gotten into Burgundy, what comes with talking about discoveries is the sheer terror of other people maybe paying attention. Bordeaux? Cal cabs? There's always enough of those to go around. But 2005 S.C. Guillard Gevrey-Cha...
- December 13th, 2020, 1:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not a cork, not a screwtop, but...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1478
Not a cork, not a screwtop, but...
Had the 2019 Haut Bailly Rosé (great value, definitely toward the bolder/watermelon/cherry side of things, but not overdone) and was intrigued by the closure, as shown. The glass top is a new thing for me.
- December 12th, 2020, 5:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vins Rare wine shop
- Replies: 119
- Views: 8771
Re: Vins Rare wine shop
I've been buying for a couple of years and have had no problems, only good experiences. BTW, Bryan turned me onto the Glantenay "Elixir" rosé, which is a completely bonkers value.
- December 5th, 2020, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1st taste after Covid
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1966
Re: 1st taste after Covid
Hey there, Mark - very glad to hear you have come through to the other side. I had a mild case of Covid, and it has impacted my taste for alcohol of all sorts. Some nights I have no problem but there are times when the best comparison is to having to use an out-of-tune instrument. In my experience, ...
- December 2nd, 2020, 2:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 8658
Re: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
Artist's rendition of William Kelley and me:
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- December 2nd, 2020, 10:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 8658
Re: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
Arnoux-Lachaux
Berthaut-Gerbet
Nicholas Faure
J-P Guyon
Lorenzon
And one bottle of Naudin-Ferrand Côte de Nuits Villages Viola Odorata.
Berthaut-Gerbet
Nicholas Faure
J-P Guyon
Lorenzon
And one bottle of Naudin-Ferrand Côte de Nuits Villages Viola Odorata.
- December 1st, 2020, 11:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2267
- Views: 316959
Re: Official Costco Thread
Wow. That's a crazy bargain. Back up the truck. Alas, my Glendale location rarely has anything worthwhile.Richard Jen wrote: ↑November 29th, 2020, 11:18 am Mountain View, Chanin 2018 Chardonnay Bien Nacido $22.99 after $17 off.
- November 30th, 2020, 10:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Small under the radar high quality Napa area wineries
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2004
- November 27th, 2020, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long does it take to chill white wine
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1026
Re: How long does it take to chill white wine
Has anyone experimented further with this? Let's say I have a room-temperature chardonnay and a minimal amount of time. The internet says put it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes (science says with a damp towel on it; the experimenting part of the internet says this doesn't work as well as it does in...
- November 26th, 2020, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Benchmark bin sale
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4655
Re: Benchmark bin sale
I do wish you could search those sales in a more efficient way.
- November 25th, 2020, 3:08 pm
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1365
Re: When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
Thanks so much for that link. It explains a lot.
- November 24th, 2020, 10:20 pm
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1365
When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
The first time I had Dujac (their Bourgogne blanc) was the first time I smelled and tasted sulfur. COOL, I thought, because I didn't know wine could taste that way. I have recently fallen for Walter Scott, which is famous for that. Does that matchstick dissipate with decanting or not? With the wine ...
- November 24th, 2020, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beta release coming...
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5550
Re: Beta release coming...
Haven't had a '14 yet, but in my experience, they tend to be released when they're young but ready. I've popped an '11, '12 and '13 the week of shipment and each was was great -- a brief decant helps. And I'm waiting for more tasting notes before opening a chardonnay, so if anyone has info to share...
- November 24th, 2020, 8:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RUDY KURNIAWAN & GLOBAL WINE AUCTION FRAUD THREAD (MERGED)
- Replies: 8985
- Views: 1389879
Re: RUDY KURNIAWAN & GLOBAL WINE AUCTION FRAUD THREAD (MERGED)
As disheartening as it is to see this still going on, it is a joy to watch Don at work. The pictures and then the descriptions remind me of the "Can you find the differences?" puzzles in Highlights for Children. This is Highlights for Wine Berserkers. Thank you Don for all the effort you ...
- November 23rd, 2020, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Egg Nog Recipes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1471
Re: Egg Nog Recipes
That recipe looks amazing and around these parts serves one.
- November 19th, 2020, 11:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beta release coming...
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5550
Re: Beta release coming...
Thanks to this board I was made aware of Ketan's efforts and his Beta Wines. I ended up picking up 3 of each wine before he sold out. The wines arrived yesterday. Question for those more familiar with the project: The labels appear to be packaging tape (my shipper was sealed with what looked to be ...
- November 12th, 2020, 10:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Musigny prices
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4414
Re: Musigny prices
I'd ordered from a very respected retailer a few bottles of Dujac that showed up cooked - they took them back immediately and I had a store credit just about large enough to take a flyer and buy a 2013 Drouhin Laroze Musigny - under $500. I know that house didn't get much love until that vintage, bu...
- November 9th, 2020, 1:30 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: "I've stopped eating octopus..." Why?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3126
Re: "I've stopped eating octopus..." Why?
A few years ago my girlfriend and I stopped eating animals cuter or smarter than ourselves. Octopus was the first on the list. And The Octopus Teacher brought it home - very hard to imagine eating one after seeing the film.
- November 8th, 2020, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Got the RONA...no smell, no taste, no WINE!
- Replies: 135
- Views: 9216
Re: Got the RONA...no smell, no taste, no WINE!
Our PCPs have put both me and my girlfriend down for post-Covid syndrome. We never tested positive, nor do we have measurable antibodies, but we each have a host of minor symptoms. As per the above, neither of us lost our sense of taste, but something that's been happening at weird times is that my ...
- November 4th, 2020, 6:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Chanin Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard
- Replies: 6
- Views: 363
Re: TN: 2017 Chanin Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard
Oh, yeah, isn't it good? I have been doing mixed cases of similarly-priced Chardonnays from K&L and this was the clear winner. Plus: pretty label.
- October 31st, 2020, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA: Krug 168 for $137
- Replies: 62
- Views: 5706
Re: PSA: Krug 168 for $137
Right - if you spend over $500, it's an additional 15% off.
Plus there's 2017 Bruno Lorenzon Champs Martin at a significant discount.
Plus there's 2017 Bruno Lorenzon Champs Martin at a significant discount.
- October 31st, 2020, 1:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Top 10 Burg Producers In Your Cellar
- Replies: 209
- Views: 12620
Re: Top 10 Burg Producers In Your Cellar
I'm not a high roller and don't have any of these in much depth, but I'm happy with these. Most came from board recommendations, and whispers insinuated here that started me sleuthing. Duroché Berthaut-Gerbet Maume-Marchand-Tawse Lorenzon Méo-Camuzet Frère & Soeurs Arnoux-Lachaux Chantal Rémy (Y...
- October 30th, 2020, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine seepage in transit- 1972 stag's leap- overnight priority ship
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1565
Re: Wine seepage in transit- 1972 stag's leap- overnight priority ship
I’m with Richard. I immediately thought weak/thin cork. I’ve only had a small small handful out of many older Napa cabs (60s/70s) and when opened the cork integrity was not sound and they were generally not in great shape Thanks- I definitely plan to use the Durand on these! That should work. If it...
- October 24th, 2020, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
- Replies: 8
- Views: 734
Re: 2018 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou
What is Cuvée Colbert? Jeff's site says it's the same wine, but with a "different" aging process. Anyone know specifics?
- October 16th, 2020, 9:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The post COVID meal you have been dreaming about...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1178
Re: The post COVID meal you have been dreaming about...
I've been planning this in my head. Last minute, but inspired appetizers that magically go with white burg as well as french fries do, then Holy Grail ribeyes, mashed potatoes (Sara makes them with greek yogurt and dill), fried kale, maitake mushrooms and creamed spinach. Peanut Butter pie for desse...
- October 13th, 2020, 9:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beta release coming...
- Replies: 56
- Views: 5550
Re: Beta release coming...
Wow. What a rough experience. One fire after another.
- October 11th, 2020, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: QPR Hall of Fame
- Replies: 72
- Views: 5450
Re: QPR Hall of Fame
Oh yeah -- the 2013 Hourglass GIII is great!