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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...

What is Cuvée Colbert? Jeff's site says it's the same wine, but with a "different" aging process. Anyone know specifics?

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...

Wow. What a rough experience. One fire after another.

Sjmotta wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2020, 11:06 am
Super QPRs:
Landskroon - especially Chenin Blanc and Rose of Pinotage
Domaine Lafage - Narassa and Bastide Miraflors
Maze - Sauvignon Blanc and SB Clew
Hourglass - GIII and Sauvignon Blanc
Obsidian Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon

Oh yeah -- the 2013 Hourglass GIII is great!

Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors Sean Thackrey Pleiades Château Sénéjac Mondot Campesino Syrah Las Madras Viñedos Bernabeleva Vinos de Madrid Camino de Navaherreros Di Co Méo-Camuzet Frère et Sœurs Bourgogne Franck Balthazar Côtes du Rhône Domaine Georges Glantenay Elixir Rose Do...

The part of my mindset that "would you pay $75 for it?" leaves out is that when I actually pay $75 for a wine, I'm trying to get something that drinks like a $150 wine.

All my shipped cases are now tracked to be returned to dN. And I have been told I will not be getting those cases when they re-ship to me (obviously no way to know of true). So at least on my end, dN made right. Only fair to post this for a tail end of the story. What do you expect them to do with ...

I know it is a very tough time for all. I will let Ketan give you the details but suffice it to said he was significantly impacted by the fires. I can't wait to support him with this offer. Knowing him the orders will mean as much as the cash flow. Damn. I was watching the updates about Diamond Mou...

These notes are great -- thank you. Jane Anson also has a good overview of the Chateau in her Inside Bordeaux book.

I got into Bordeaux in part though second wines, as it was interesting to me that some were made with the same care as the grand vins but others were the equivalent of the fashion designer discount warehouse blend. Dame de Montrose is just flat out the best for the money imo. Mondot, Troplong's seco...

I had their Charlie Smith Chardonnay the other night. It was fantastic.

A fire fighter on twitter says Meadowood Restaurant is gone.

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
September 27th, 2020, 12:22 pm

Glen Gold wrote: ↑
September 26th, 2020, 9:05 pm
2002 Leoville Poyferre hammered for $650 in the last auction and $1000 this one. That's weird.
It’s not worth the $650. Maybe worth it at $500. Not much of a vintage for LP.

Exactly. Nothing to see here - move along.

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
September 27th, 2020, 7:30 am
A new cover shot for the Tourism Guide?

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Wow. Did you take that shot? It's...iconic. The videos on twitter are awful. Hope those air tankers get there fast.

2002 Leoville Poyferre hammered for $650 in the last auction and $1000 this one. That's weird.

I see about 15 possibilities for Sleeping Lady. Hmm.

This is a terrific thread and I can't wait to use some of your suggestions as pairings. We too have a lot of basil. Last year I perused a thread here and saw a recipe that suggested blanching the basil and toasting the pine nuts. Made a huge difference to the outcome (to my girlfriend's and my taste...

The best-laid plans of Berserkers. We had guests over to the back yard (masks, distance - she's a doctor; we were as safe as we know how to be) and I opened a 2016 Tynan Syrah based on comments here. Hilariously, it turned out...they don't drink wine. HOW DID WE NOT ASK THAT? We're out of practice....

I really like acidity to cut fat, especially with something as marbled as Wagyu, so I'd go with Syrah if it's cooler-climate or a young, fresher Bordeaux. (To stay true to the Berserkers stylebook, my "absolutely ignoring what you've posted" choice would be rosé champagne - palate cleanser and refr...

... Here are the basic choices that we have in the wine fridge: aged or young left-bank Bordeaux; Cal cabs (some bruisers; some restrained and classical); young village or 1er cru Burgs. I could also dig up syrah if that's more appropriate. I think zin is a good bet, too. But I have to say that thi...

We're going to bust into the Holy Grail Tajima American Wagyu Ground Beef and grill some burgers tomorrow night. What's the best to pair with those? Here are the basic choices that we have in the wine fridge: aged or young left-bank Bordeaux; Cal cabs (some bruisers; some restrained and classical); ...

Brian, thanks for the head’s up tasting. I knew these were going to be good. I heard the Napa bottling has a somewhat feline streak. AHAH! I finally understand all your weird innuendo and insinuations: you're saying Merrill made their wine. Got it. It's a weird thing to keep bringing up, but okay. ...

Brian, thanks for the head’s up tasting. I knew these were going to be good. I heard the Napa bottling has a somewhat feline streak. AHAH! I finally understand all your weird innuendo and insinuations: you're saying Merrill made their wine. Got it. It's a weird thing to keep bringing up, but okay.

MatthewT wrote: ↑
September 13th, 2020, 4:34 pm

ray ormand wrote: ↑
September 13th, 2020, 4:28 pm
Had OG #2 tonight: agree with Matthew T:delicious.
It is really, really, good. Much better than the last one I had which I also liked but wow. I only have about a glass and a half left and it's only 430PM here

For a good 15 seconds I thought you were talking about the air quality.

MatthewT wrote: ↑
September 12th, 2020, 12:43 pm
I think the internet is on to me...and yes I go to TMZ. Check out the ad I was served.

Wonder if Jen met Chad through WineAccess?

It sounds like the offer is confirming something MatthewT has been saying, that the situation bringing such cheap wines was once-in-a-generation. Annnnd now it might have ended a little early. Depending on how things shake out. Whatever the future holds, I hope it aims toward recovery for the maximu...

New, positive TN on N. 17 on CT: https://www.cellartracker.com/note.asp? ... 06995cdfd0

Artist's conception of Cameron launching next offer.

Looks like I had it in 2014 - but I have one more bottle and by coincidence it's on deck, so we'll find out!

Loved the '07!

I am startled that the cheapest cross country shipping -- Fedex ground -- seems to be $92. I guess I've been out of the loop a while.

We all sat on our hands when everyone bagged on MathewT for being a fanboy, and now we've got KTr@n (great super villain handle) telling us we're babying wine that wouldn't be out of place in a red solo cup at a UNC corona party and we're on our own. There's a lesson here somewhere, but I'm not goi...

The latest Acker auction catalogue advertises this as "newly printed." I hadn't seen this book before, but found this thread. If you go to the ordering link, the connection is not encrypted, the info is not secure, and the website does not provide an owner name. Wonder when Volume II is coming out.

Sterling's website says: "Our Diamond Mountain Ranch lies west of the town of Calistoga, near the top of the Diamond Mountain American Viticultural Area (AVA). The ranch’s 120 acres, planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, range in elevation from 1,700 to 2,000 fee...

I'm waiting for The Gilded Sage's tasting note.

Okay, so #20 does have things in common with the Mr. Evans notes (https://www.royestate.com/wines/mr-evan ... ietary-red) but not everything. Beaucanon did seem to be a better fit, but I'm really interested in how Timothy's sleuthing led to Roy.

I've had their steaks. They are excellent.

Bwah hah hah hah....

I love it. Cameron, release N.40 at 3 AM and make the release contingent on solving an excalating number of clues culminating in a SAW-like situation in which board members have to rescue a fellow boardie from a dire fate -- OR GET THE WINE.

Yesterday, UPS shows up in my email with a "wine shipping" delivery notice, 3 pounds, clearly one bottle, from New York. I am anxious and angry that someone would ship me wine in August. Then...turns out its Jane Anson's "Inside Bordeaux," which shipped from Sotheby's wine department. Showed up warm...

Any tips about contacting them for shipping? Is it as simple as you call, they give you the contact info for a shipper, and you're done?

At this point I'm thinking some HDH bidders think the auction app is Tinder and they keep swiping right... a lot of Napa cabs are selling $100-$200 over WS low. I don't get the reasoning. I'm not tracking a ton of stuff but most everything that I have -- cases of Bordeaux, mostly -- has gone above ...

According to twitter, what they're calling the #MondaviFire is 3-5 acres but "good progress being made" - in the sense of good for the firefighting, not the fire.

Paul Luckin wrote: ↑
August 20th, 2020, 2:25 pm
new fire reported at 1494 Walnut Lane in Napa.

2-3 acres at this time.

Isn't that Mondavi and To Kalon?

@Sarah_Stierch on twitter is a good follow for current info and links. There's a lot of stuff happening.

2500 acres, 0% containment.

I tasted the Caldwell. It's really good. 2018 Di Costanzo Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville (7/7/2020) Barrel sample tasted during a FaceTime call with Massimo di Costanzo. TL;dr: if you like the Montecillo and Farella cuvées, jump on this when they rel...

I keep reading the subject as "Interesting mushroom trip," which is always an oxymoron. That said, thanks for the as-described interesting tip.

I haven't had a bad wine from EMH yet, but would say that if you want the full range, try both 2013s (classic and special) and then the 2011 classic. It reflects the vintage really well - it's more spicey and savory than other years, and it's great on its own. (I dig the others on their own or with ...

Yeah, add me to the list - I am a big fan of Merrill's -- she's been lovely to me, too -- and really don't understand what's going on.

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