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Peter Petersen wrote: ↑
April 2nd, 2020, 8:04 am
Frank, Thanks for the note! I didn't buy this as I was hoping for a return of the delicious Santa Cruz Mtns Chard they made back in 2016.

That wine was really good. Joanna brought a bottle to the blind Kutch tasting we had. Exciting wines. I've want to try the 18 Sonoma though as well.

Sean

Thanks Erin. My order arrived today. Pobega'd a DiCo and its quite a wine. post some tasting notes after it opens up some more. For the QPR wine in the lineup, its got plenty of structure.

Sean

I've already determined the Durant chardonnay is my preferred over the Whistling Ridge because of the tension and matchstick reduction (Marcus, is that typical regardless of the vintage). Will keep exploring the other vineyards. Bought some Fir Crest and the Lewman Vineyard to try out this go-a-rou...

Anyday, anytime. I will be there if not occupied

Whistling Ridge is my favorite. The bright acidity and minerality across all the wines whether they are Chardonnay, Pinot, Riesling or Field Blend. There is a always tension in these wines. Then Durant. Fir Crest is good but does not excite me as much as other wines. I have yet to try a temperance h...

I have not tasted the blocks as they were new last year. I need to taste some before fall. The heritage wines I was fortunate enough to taste through a few with Marcus a few years ago during a trip to the winery and since then I just blindly buy them. Its certainly becoming harder as the # of bottli...

I order 375's for that reason..... Sean Notes from Eric sound promising. So sad we didn't get to attend the assemblage event which is always one of the highlights of the year.... 2019 Monte Bello Futures Offering CURRENT FUTURES OFFERING Vintage: 2019 Charge Date: April 14, 2020 Ship Date: March 202...

Some here may have heard me bemoan how many of the 2012 Willamette Valley pinots have turned out. I don't finish half of them, and 10% of them, including some of the "top" wines, I have simply poured out. Flabby fruit bombs that happened because many did not plan for the years. Not Marcus! Quite su...

A couple recent tasting notes I recently posted on CT. 2017 Goodfellow Family Cellars Chardonnay Durant Vineyard 1st of 3 bottles, bought from BDXI. Pop n' pour in GGG. Some reduction and matchstick on the nose followed by a burst of tropical notes including pineapple, guava, lime zest, and underri...

Bob Hughes wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2020, 12:27 pm
That preeminent Oregon wine guru, Rich Trimpi, introduced me to both Goodfellow and Walter Scott Chardonnays, and that has had a major impact on my white wine buying over the past 2-3 years.

Ditto and add Cameron to that list.

Be on the 8:30 after hanging with FMIII and Jamie Kutch

Muscat arrived yesterday. Yum, definitely has that varietal characteristic of muscat. Thanks again

Thanks for the heartwarming response, everyone. I know there is a flurry of wine offers going around, and we are proud to be in the company of some amazing family wineries on this forum. Glad to share these bottles with all of you, and also to share some much needed adult FaceTime with some WB frie...

Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2020, 11:37 am

Sean_S wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2020, 10:35 am
Order in. It was hard to get down to 4 cases. So much goodness in there...

Sean

My wife's favorite producer period. We drink through a lot of the appellation wines young while cellaring the SVD's.

#1 producer by volume in my cellar.

Sean

Order in. It was hard to get down to 4 cases. So much goodness in there...

Sean

I know Vincent and this is just the spring release. :) Both of you guys are guilty of making too many lovely wines. I have to get a spreadsheet out and plan purchases and cross reference against whats in the cellar. 1st world problems.... Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.... My CC is going ...

Tasting notes posted here in "Wine Talk"

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So I took advantage of the Walter Scott offers over on the "Berserker Quarantine Relief" forums and with fast shipping, the wines arrived last week. Sunday afternoon I found some time to open a pair of them. I believe the "Rock Salt" spent more time on the lees and potentially more time in barrel bu...

No Tuesday, Oh no......

I can't make this one. However.... can anyone weigh in on Paetra's regular riesling and gewurtz? I'm thinking of ordering some. On my end, the 2016 Franny Beck is pretty dang good. I am ordering some more. I opened a Paetra 2018 Gexurztraminer but you had signed off by then!! I Can't comment on the...

Brian. How old is that profile pic. You look a little more mature in Zoom

. Thanks for the beta on beta.

Sean

Quarantine relief wines arrived yesterday. Both are really good and definitely worthy of the Walter Scott name. I will post detailed notes tonight on night after further notes. The Rock Salt is flinty/minerally goodness. The 12 east 12 shows this nice ripe fruit with great acidity in a nice restrain...

Super Fast shipping on these. Arrived Sunday. Will post some formal notes this evening but the 12 East 12 is a nice balanced chardonnay with nice fruit on pop on pour with great balancing acidity. Great to drink now but I think could still benefit from a few years of age. The Rock Salt is flinty/min...

I'm Frank! Thanks for setting this up. Tasting with Jamie has always been fun.

Thanks for the notes Bob. Sounds like I'm going to enjoy these if I can keep my hands of em for a bit. I've enjoyed more than a few 18 Combe Le Vert Chardonnays since fall. Haven't had many other '18s yet. A few Camerons and Vincents.

I agree with this Pobega dude. Night 2 showed no fade. To me that is a sign of ageability. I mistakenly shared the remainder with a couple of friends (who stayed 6 feet away). Will not make that mistake with my next bottle. Easy 91-92 for me. I thought it was tight/reticent on day 1 but showing str...

Just made my morning!

Quick Note: Finished on night 2. By night 2 the fruit had died down the new oak was showing more. Subtly changed the wine enough. Better on night 1 at this point. Served closer to room temp on night2 versus chilled on night1. That certainly makes a difference as well.

Sean

Any tasting notes for this wine? 100% Malo and 40% new oak might not be our style, but we do love Walter Scott wines. Not other than what they provided. correct me if I'm wrong but pretty much all WS Chardonnays are 100% Malo and typically ~40% new oak. Example(s): Vineyards: 100% X Novo Vineyard, ...

Fun idea! I may have to crash the virtual party. Scored some 750s of NV Bruno Paillard Premiere Cuvée Brut Rose Dom Costco that I haven’t dug into yet. Sounds as good a time as any to pop some bubbly...... champagne.gif Gene, I didn't realize you needed an excuse to pop some bubbly... Pretty sure t...

Tonights Zoom virtual offline wine. PGC's quarantine Muscat offer got me thinking of this so I popped one. @Wes Barton, yummy as usual. Thanks my friend. 2017 Barton Orchard Black Muscat Version 3 Barton Orchard Estate - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Clara County (3/19/2020) This wine is med...

Thanks for taking one for the team here! I'm excited to open mine in a few years. Had the '16 last week and it needed a 30min decant to really show its stuff (which was a lot of great stuff). I think '16 was much more tightly wound than '17 or '18 appear to be though. Agree, The 16 is wound tighter...

From last nights Zoom virtual offline 2018 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills (3/19/2020) This wine is Pale Gold and clear in the glass. The nose is quite lush with peach, melon, lemon zest, pineapple, minerality, and the slightest hint of ca...

I'm in

WOTN for me. Reminder to self, Drink more Reisling! BTW: Can't wait to try the PGC dry Muscat or Walter Scott offered up over on the "Berserker Quarantine Relief" forum. https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=85 2015 Matello Whistling Ridge Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ri...

Popega'd some NY Strips on the Weber tonight (fast shipping as always). Pretty much perfect steak as always + some great Barton Orchard wines. Salt, Pepper and Flannery = Awesomeness even with 0 prep and talent. Tonight, we flipped it around and enjoyed the lovely and vibrant Bates Ranch Cabernet Sa...

Thanks Jim

Order in. Love some Muscat.

Was going to order a 6 pack of the Rock Salt, but it's not appearing on the site, so I'm guessing it's sold out? I saw that too with the website and then started over again and it came back. Talked with Ken and Erica this morning and both these wines sound exceptional but Ken talking about the Rock...

Ditto here.

Sounds wonderful. Sadly I have none left in the cellar.

I like tart and underipe flavors in Chardonnay but this takes it to the extreme. 2018 Ceritas Chardonnay Trout Gulch - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (3/16/2020) This wine looks pale gold and clear in the glass. The nose leads with seashells, minerals, and citrus with the s...

I would say I won't pop another 18 Trout gulch for at least 5-10 years.

Sounds Good.... Popped an 2018 Trout Gulch Chardonay today (really tight, needs a day or two to open up). I Have your mission lined up for next time I drink with Wes Barton and/or Ken Zins.

Sean

MatthewT wrote: ↑
March 14th, 2020, 7:03 pm
you are, the 268 is already discounted for the email list sale

OK got it

Sean

I'm not quite getting the 50% on boneless 12oz CA Reserve NY Steaks

Subtotal $268.80
Discount (F the Hackers! 50% off NYs & KCs) -$100.80
Grand Total $168.00

Anyone else seeing this?

Sorry if this has been covered but how do I upload iphone photos without having them rotated 90 degrees. I can't find anything that works. I took a test image created 4 copies each rotated to different angle. files open correctly on both PC and my MAC but all come out sideways here on this site.... ...

Sante Adarius - Cellarman Oak Barrel aged Saison Single best sour I've ever had. It had the purity of fruit, linearity, and the elegance you get in fine wine. Many Saison's are overdone in my book. This is AFWE Saison. Fantastic Stuff. Will see if I can pick up more next time I go.... BTW: Whats th...

Hope so but I really enjoy getting to taste the components seperately. We'll see

I already posted this in the Ridge Monte Bello thread. The March MB Component Event (last weekend of the month) has been cancelled. Not the only one either. I've gotten at least 1/2 dozen events cancelled this weekend. Most tasting rooms remain open but pickup parties etc are all being cancelled. S...

and I thought I was special

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