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No 12 Chardonnay right now (day two). I've gotta say, this wine has improved significantly from when I had it last (a month or two back). Really nice minerally, citrusy nose, with a bit of melon. Sharp, clean, crisp on the palate, really coming together nicely (was flat and uninteresting/generic on ...

no email here on #111, and I'm a pretty heavy buyer (40+ cases so far). Not sad, I would have likely passed anyhow.

C. Heinsen wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 3:54 pm What where the guesses as to the source of Yesterday?

Harlan (at least for the Oakville, I think there was some speculation it was DANA for the Howell Mnt)

I've been buying these wines since the 2002 release (pretty sure I still have one '02 in offsite). I think I skipped maybe one vintage when I was traveling, otherwise I've purchased every year. I'm doing an inventory soon, but I'm guessing it's a sure bet I have more R-M Pinot than any other produce...

lol, the excitement is palpable

. Seriously though, I think I'm pretty full up with these particular types of offers at the moment. However, it did cause me to go look at my spreadsheet and discover that in just the wines I've purchased, "Alluvial" shows up five times

I've never tried it, but every time I see that label at Costco I wonder how on earth they've avoided a lawsuit from Penfolds.

very shocking! RIP

David Buck wrote: ↑January 9th, 2021, 7:17 am NDA Cab up today - Moundsman.....Any thoughts? 36 bucks

I went for a case of this one. I had the Wine Spectator 20% off loaded, plus a $100 credit for spending $1k, plus $20 bucks back from AmEx, makes it something like $168 for a case - delivered.

I must admit, I was wondering how many would fall after today's events

Mike R wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 10:29 am Anyone heard anything on No 77 or 82? I have received all my wines except these (and No. 100).

both of these are still outstanding for me as well, plus 90, 93, and 100

so far, so good - trying to stay strong! (of course, come the 27th all bets are off)

Pic from Dec. 2004, BAWE annual holiday party. This is how I knew Leonard, surrounded by friends, laughter, and great food and wine.

Leonard was a very active member of our Bay Area wine group for years, always positive, always friendly, a warm and beautiful individual, he will be missed terribly. RIP Leonard.

Sandler

John Oglesby wrote: ↑December 31st, 2020, 6:45 pm
Eric White wrote: ↑December 30th, 2020, 11:00 am Barolo is undrinkable until it hits the 30 year mark (or so). Fight me!
you like dead wine though

I did enjoy the 96-00's a lot more in the early 00's than I do the 2010's-2016's today.

They're not dead! They're just sleepin'!

whoa, the color had me worried for a sec - the deep, amber had me concerned I had held this way too long, this was surely oxidized and over-the-hill, right? HA! Not even close! Wow, what a wine. First off, definitely not dry. Not sure what the RS is on this one, but no wonder it's held up so damn we...

Very interesting, thanks for the notes!

Was just at the Costco thread reading about their Kirkland Rutherford Cab. Was thinking it would be fun to do a head to head tasting of the dN cabs from the same regions as Kirkland ones. The Rutherford cab is $19, so roughly the same price point as the dN cabs. Will have to start a little collecti...

Barolo is undrinkable until it hits the 30 year mark (or so). Fight me!

I still have about a mixed case from 2000-2003, I should probably check in. Wines from Jennifer and Herb's (RIP) vineyard, made by Michael Trujillo. Great vineyard site, great winemaker.

No 108 Zin - wait, not ready yet. Give it a month or two.

nice, thanks for the note! I was similarly intrigued, but I've only gone for the Zin (so far), sounds like I need to expand things!

I think this one is going to be nearly impossible to guess the source, there are so many possibilities, and so few clues... My guess is Beaulieu perhaps from their Georges Latour vineyards. It’s south end of Rutherford Bench, BV is an Icon, and the price point is over $100. Certainly a reasonable g...

for me, personally, Haut Brion, hands down. I've been fortunate to taste many back vintages, and this appeals to me more than any other Bordeaux.

I think this one is going to be nearly impossible to guess the source, there are so many possibilities, and so few clues...

wrong thread Randy

clicked purchase without even reading the description first

John Oglesby wrote: ↑December 26th, 2020, 7:13 am 2019 was a perfect harvest. One of the best I've had in my 17 year career.

Reminds me a bit of 2009 in some ways.

Coming from someone else I might chalk this comment up to hype, but John isn't prone to that sort of thing

Had this with Xmas dinner. 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington (12/26/2020) Opened about an hour before drinking with Xmas rib roast dinner. Can't ask for much more from a Cab. Concentrated flavors of dark fruits, licorice, and smoke with earthy undertones. For those who like t...

2003 Outpost Howell Mnt. Cab
2002 Quilceda Creek Cab

Notes posted on both

Len Stevens wrote: ↑December 26th, 2020, 6:42 am I assume it was TRB at the helm! If that man ever forms a religion, I will be the first to volunteer for priesthood.

2003 was the year Ehren Jordan passed the reigns to TRB, so it's an excellent question - anyone know?

Wow, what a contrast from the 2003 I opened a month or two back! The 2003 was/is a disjointed mess, but this '02 is kinda rockin'! Very dark opaque purple in the glass, with no sign of bricking whatsoever. On the nose, black plum, graphite, and earth, backed by mocha and spice. Very fine tannins on ...

Pop and pour, no decanting. Visually very dark, opaque, with just a hint of bricking starting to show at the edge. Immediately approachable and exuberant on the nose, with blackberry, plum, baking spice, and violets leaping from the glass, along with a subtle note of graphite adding to the complexit...

I love Ed's wines - literally all of 'em, but as a result I may end up sitting on one or two a bit longer than I should. This wine is starting to develop that dark, golden hue old Chards tend to take on. On the nose, some oxidative notes, but also minerals, butterscotch, and lemon curd. A bit of car...

Very well done!

Interesting, the previous guess for No. 32 was Michel Schlumberger, but none of their offerings fit this description at all. However, if you read Cam's offering carefully, it doesn't actually say this offer is from the same producer, only the same region...

Just opened a bottle tonight - this is legit! Thanks for the recommendation, love a great zin with structure, balance, and depth (particularly at this price!)

I never use a filter. Not against it, but with careful prep and handling there's really no reason to introduce it to the process.

be sure to pair the meal with this, it was a tradition in our household

Sounds like my youth! The only thing missing is Swedish sausage!

Ian Sutton wrote: ↑December 20th, 2020, 7:18 am I never remember - which top normally signifies one late released 'reconditioned' and topped up at the winery?

red foil top: original release
black foil top: reconditioned

Sh@n A wrote: ↑December 19th, 2020, 4:03 pm The '47 is great. Severed as a 70th year birthday present and this wine was singing.

probably my all time favorite Barolo. And even more important, the wife absolutely adores it. i will be sorry when it is gone

I've been a big fan of Pierre Gaillard for years, good stuff, reasonably priced

actually John, did you click the photo? it opens up to a much higher res, let me know if you would still like something better, I'm sure my wife (a photographer) wouldn't mind helping me out

John Morris wrote: ↑December 19th, 2020, 10:23 am Eric - Any chance of a higher res photo?

Let me ask my wife

interesting, quite a number of differences between your's and mine. In case it is not readable, the alc content on mine is the horizontal text on the right side, and reads:
CONTEMUTO LT. 0,720 - GRADI 13,5

Here are mine for comparison, I tried to angle them a little so you can see the entire label

I have several of these downstairs, I'll dig 'em out today to compare

Adam Piper wrote: ↑December 18th, 2020, 6:43 pm Does anyone have the list with guesses for the de negoce wines?

The No 61 has become my office happy hour go to all December and I want to do a blind taste test with my team with what y’all think is the real thing

Fritz

Mattstolz wrote: ↑December 18th, 2020, 2:27 pm grabbed a 2013 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot for $25

Very nice, I got some at the last marathon, you won't regret it.

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