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- January 14th, 2021, 5:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 740
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Re: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
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 ...
- January 13th, 2021, 5:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
no email here on #111, and I'm a pretty heavy buyer (40+ cases so far). Not sad, I would have likely passed anyhow.
- January 13th, 2021, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
- Replies: 1171
- Views: 88056
Re: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
Harlan (at least for the Oakville, I think there was some speculation it was DANA for the Howell Mnt)C. Heinsen wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 3:54 pm What where the guesses as to the source of Yesterday?
- January 12th, 2021, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
- Replies: 72
- Views: 7804
Re: Rivers-Marie ‘19 Pinot Release
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...
- January 11th, 2021, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
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 


- January 10th, 2021, 3:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Austin Hope, anyone?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2054
Re: Austin Hope, anyone?
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.
- January 10th, 2021, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
- Replies: 145
- Views: 9055
Re: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
very shocking! RIP
- January 9th, 2021, 3:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
- Replies: 1171
- Views: 88056
Re: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
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.David Buck wrote: ↑January 9th, 2021, 7:17 am NDA Cab up today - Moundsman.....Any thoughts? 36 bucks
- January 6th, 2021, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
- Replies: 131
- Views: 5901
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
I must admit, I was wondering how many would fall after today's events 

- January 4th, 2021, 10:30 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
- January 4th, 2021, 10:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 200
- Views: 7160
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
so far, so good - trying to stay strong! (of course, come the 27th all bets are off)
- January 4th, 2021, 7:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2067
Re: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
Pic from Dec. 2004, BAWE annual holiday party. This is how I knew Leonard, surrounded by friends, laughter, and great food and wine.
- January 4th, 2021, 6:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2067
Re: RIP Leonard Maran - Berserker
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.
- January 3rd, 2021, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Balanced, non fruit bomb cabernets?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4217
- December 31st, 2020, 7:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
- Replies: 252
- Views: 10346
Re: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
They're not dead! They're just sleepin'!John Oglesby wrote: ↑December 31st, 2020, 6:45 pmyou like dead wine thoughEric White wrote: ↑December 30th, 2020, 11:00 am Barolo is undrinkable until it hits the 30 year mark (or so). Fight me!
I did enjoy the 96-00's a lot more in the early 00's than I do the 2010's-2016's today.
- December 31st, 2020, 5:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1998 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling, Heimbourg
- Replies: 1
- Views: 181
TN: 1998 Zind-Humbrecht Riesling, Heimbourg
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...
- December 31st, 2020, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Blind Tasting: Five 2018 Wine Access Private Labels and one de Negoce (OG 50)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1366
Re: Blind Tasting: Five 2018 Wine Access Private Labels and one de Negoce (OG 50)
Very interesting, thanks for the notes!
- December 30th, 2020, 11:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
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...
- December 30th, 2020, 11:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
- Replies: 252
- Views: 10346
Re: Let's end 2020 with some fun! Controversial opinions- Burgundy is overrated.
Barolo is undrinkable until it hits the 30 year mark (or so). Fight me!
- December 29th, 2020, 6:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 594
Re: Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet
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.
- December 28th, 2020, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
- Replies: 740
- Views: 73715
Re: What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?
No 108 Zin - wait, not ready yet. Give it a month or two.
- December 27th, 2020, 6:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Whipsmart Wine Company Syrah Near to the Wild Heart Windsor Oaks Vineyard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 268
Re: TN: 2017 Whipsmart Wine Company Syrah Near to the Wild Heart Windsor Oaks Vineyard
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!
- December 27th, 2020, 10:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
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...
- December 27th, 2020, 9:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
- Replies: 105
- Views: 6325
Re: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
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.
- December 27th, 2020, 9:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
I think this one is going to be nearly impossible to guess the source, there are so many possibilities, and so few clues...
- December 27th, 2020, 9:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
- Replies: 1171
- Views: 88056
Re: WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.
wrong thread Randy 

- December 27th, 2020, 9:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
clicked purchase without even reading the description first 

- December 26th, 2020, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2019 Napa Cab Quality?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4714
Re: 2019 Napa Cab Quality?
Coming from someone else I might chalk this comment up to hype, but John isn't prone to that sort of thingJohn 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.

- December 26th, 2020, 11:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 575
Re: TN: 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
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...
- December 26th, 2020, 7:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Christmas wine?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 4032
Re: Your Christmas wine?
2003 Outpost Howell Mnt. Cab
2002 Quilceda Creek Cab
Notes posted on both
2002 Quilceda Creek Cab
Notes posted on both
- December 26th, 2020, 7:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2003 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 363
Re: TN: 2003 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
2003 was the year Ehren Jordan passed the reigns to TRB, so it's an excellent question - anyone know?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.
- December 25th, 2020, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 575
TN: 2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
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 ...
- December 25th, 2020, 3:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2003 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 363
TN: 2003 Outpost Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
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...
- December 24th, 2020, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 August West Chardonnay, Rosella's Vineyard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 154
TN: 2007 August West Chardonnay, Rosella's Vineyard
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...
- December 24th, 2020, 12:27 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: 'Twas The Night Before Berserker Day
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3157
Re: 'Twas The Night Before Berserker Day
Very well done!
- December 22nd, 2020, 9:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
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...
- December 21st, 2020, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Really good zin that sells for a song
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2328
Re: Really good zin that sells for a song
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!)
- December 20th, 2020, 6:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Flitering vs Decanting for older wines?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1156
Re: Flitering vs Decanting for older wines?
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.
- December 20th, 2020, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Swedish Christmas pairings
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1573
Re: Swedish Christmas pairings
be sure to pair the meal with this, it was a tradition in our household

- December 20th, 2020, 10:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Swedish Christmas pairings
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1573
Re: Swedish Christmas pairings
Sounds like my youth! The only thing missing is Swedish sausage!
- December 20th, 2020, 7:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
red foil top: original releaseIan 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?
black foil top: reconditioned
- December 19th, 2020, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
- December 19th, 2020, 12:39 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Côte-Rôtie under 100$.
- Replies: 110
- Views: 6856
Re: Côte-Rôtie under 100$.
I've been a big fan of Pierre Gaillard for years, good stuff, reasonably priced
- December 19th, 2020, 10:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
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 

- December 19th, 2020, 10:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
Let me ask my wife

- December 19th, 2020, 10:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
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
CONTEMUTO LT. 0,720 - GRADI 13,5
- December 19th, 2020, 10:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
Here are mine for comparison, I tried to angle them a little so you can see the entire label
- December 19th, 2020, 8:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1459
Re: Vintage Barolo - help understanding this wine
I have several of these downstairs, I'll dig 'em out today to compare
- December 18th, 2020, 6:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: de Negoce offer
- Replies: 8001
- Views: 557133
Re: de Negoce offer
FritzAdam 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
- December 18th, 2020, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 8273
- Views: 585712