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2017 WV Chardonnay such a great wine. Served as an apertif. So much flavor and complexity for so little $

2018 WR Bersker Cuvee Pinot. Pleasant on PNP. Better on day 2 in the decanter. These deserve time IMO.

Not a lot of notes on Cellartracker; but the comments have me sitting up straight, paying attention. A case of quality over quantity. If you Enjoy Rhys, Mount Eden, Thomas Fogarty or any of the other classically styled Santa Cruz Mountains wines then you're going to want to check these out. The tar...

I’m also in agreement with your plan (robust reds). I don’t think bottle shock (hmm, if it exists at all) is a major issue if you’re driving and will have the wine in a box in the back of your car. I live in San Francisco and have driven up to Tahoe with wine quite a few times and haven’t had any p...

I go to Tahoe several times a year and always bring wine, whether driving or flying. I am a total nonbeliever in travel shock (other than perhaps stirring fine sediment in old wines or that sort of thing), but others are into that notion, and no sense in arguing that issue generally for the umpteen...

Thank you all for the kind words. It's funny how "unique," like "interesting," can be double-edged, depending on the inflection. That said, I feel like if I'm not making unique wines, there's not really a reason to do this. There are definitely a ton of wineries in the Willamett...

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Sean

Been very happy with the uniqueness of Saul's wines...

Very interesting Rick. Look forward to your future impressions here.

Interesting. Never heard of them or had their wines. will have to try one

Thanks Jim,

I read the PM and hadn't made time to pick out some additional wines. That's been rectified. Thanks again for doing this.

Sean

2013 Vojtilla tonight was very fine. A 2012 Vojtilla recently was lifeless. I have several more and am very disappointed by its trajectory. In their youth, they were stunning and I don’t recall experiencing then, their current levels of reduction. Back on another bottle of 13 Vojtilla. Grand Cru qu...

I have an underground passive cellar in my Utah residence that gets that cold in the winter. What I have noticed over the last 10+ years is that my wines age slowly. Crappy supermarket wines I found last year buried in the corner from 2007 vintage were fine and youthful. Some wines will precipitate ...

Perfectly understated, with a whisper of white peach and lemon, coupled with flinty/chalky minerality. There's a suggestion of mint and the palate is quite neutral but lacks no character. The finish is dry, with some citrus rind freshness. A very fine Briords. Love it. Still waiting on mine to show...

That sounds like an awesome comparison Bob. Love it. I have some of all of those in the cellar. Haven't had a bad x-novo yet. I've been hesitant to baby kill an x-novo pinot yet but with the notes from the barrel tasting I missed, it sounds like a serious competition to my favorite the Sojourner. An...

Thanks for the note Bob. Yum! There is a lightness and briskness to these wines I much enjoy. We finished a '18 Dundee Hills (durant) last night. I think the Dundee is even more open for business at the moment than the WR based wines. I hope I can hold on to more of these for some time and see how t...

Gosh CT says 512 Bottles in 2020 377 Bottles in 2019 411 Bottles in 2018 Seems about right for our house. In 2020 we now have 3rd wine drinker house guest for the last six months of 2020. We all evacuated California fires at the same time and just decided to stay in Utah. @SteveR's comments had me t...

Thanks Tom for the notes I have a terrane Fiano left. I had the s02 version six months ago and it was great but needed a ton of air to open. It was very waxy and almost seemed oxidized at first but after extended decanting the fruit really came out.

Sean

uncork50 $50 off $200, expired in 5 days. Thanks. What are people getting at wine.com (CA)? Seems like their stock is super low. My "$50 coupon staples" are all out (Comtes, Krug halfs, Vietti, ...) Lately for me... Walter Scott, Lafon, PYCM, Louis Michel Chablis, some bojo, baudry chinon

2015 Durant Chardonnay -- Tightly wound, Really good if you like some intense flint on the nose and palate. I'm putting half the bottle away to taste tomorrow after it has a chance to open up. Taste like Mersault to me.

An annual purchase. A house favorite for sure. So much flavor without being over the top. 2017 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Old Vine - USA, California (12/22/2020) Dark and inky in the glass. Ripe cherry, blackberries, some leather. A bit reductive and tight on the nose at PNP at cellar temp. Blossome...

I've developed a real appreciation for Philip Cuadra's wines from Highlawn wine. I met Phillip through Ed Kurtzman as he makes his wines at Ed's facility in San Francisco. I really enjoy all his wines but especially the Picpoul and Petit Sirah. Somehow I must like these a bunch since I've drunk all ...

All 3 of these were opened at the same time but the Maresh was ready to go on Day1. The Cameron needed to open and was best on Day 2 and the PGC was a beast upon PNP but was singing on Day 3. 2014 Arterberry Maresh Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (12/16/2020...

Thanks for the additional insight Wes and Rob. Really enjoyable wine.

Sean

Feel really bad for Bert. They stole his stash of 90's Harlan Mags from what it sounds. He proudly displayed them and would love to talk about Harlan. Very targetted as he had plenty of other very pricey cult wines on display all over his store and they didn't touch those. So sorry Bert. https://www...

2 really enjoyable wines. Different styles but couldn't pick a favorite. Both are drinking nicely and have very long lives ahead of them. Kudos Jim and Marcus! 2016 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Old Vine Ribbon Ridge - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (12/12/2020) Tasted over ...

Great to hear. Just picked up a bunch of these from Marcus' last offer.

It reminds a lot of the 2017 Bien Nacido SVD. Big Fan of Sandler Wines...

2017 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir 10th Anniversary Cuvée - USA, California (12/11/2020) Ready to drink upon Pop N Pour. Cherry, forest floor and some mushroom on the nose. Palate is similar with great ripe cherry notes bouncing with the earth and soft tannins. Nice finish with good balancing aci...

2019 Paetra Riesling - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (12/11/2020) Great Dry Riesling. This wine is beyond bone dry and light pale yellow in the class. No petrol notes here, maybe a hint of flint. Bright lemon and green apple with chiseled acidity end to end. Nothing complex but a really quaffable ...

Walter Scott getting some love from Ester Mobley at the SF Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com/wineoftheweek/article/This-refreshing-complex-white-wine-will-convert-15785164.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=briefing&utm_campaign=sfc_drinkingwithesther&sid=5f47...

RMN Question. I made 3 purchases off wine.com (2 on Sunday and 1 on Monday) and only one of the 3 has shown up as pending in Retail Me Not. How do I fix the other purchases and make them show up? Suggestions from the experts here would be appreciated. Sean You need to wait 45 days then go to Contac...

RMN Question. I made 3 purchases off wine.com (2 on Sunday and 1 on Monday) and only one of the 3 has shown up as pending in Retail Me Not. How do I fix the other purchases and make them show up? Suggestions from the experts here would be appreciated.

Sean

Let's get this going: Recommended by @Marcus Goodfellow. 2016 Twill Cellars Chardonnay - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (12/8/2020) Wow, what a difference a couple of years can make. Oak is now fully integrated and not noticeable on the nose or the palate. Acidity has mellowed and the fruit has come...

New code for wine.com $25 off $75 with WINTER25 Appears to have expired already. Was working last night, but when I went back to checkout this morning, it wasn't. Thanks for the heads up. I was deciding what to buy last night and ran out of energy and as you say this morning its gone. Found PS20 st...

Glad to hear all worked out.

So far I am 3 for 3 on great Dehlingers from a friends cellar. Can't say I've ever really drank dehlinger before but I am enjoying these wines a lot. No idea what they taste like young. The Dehlinger 1994 Reserve a few weeks ago was spectacular and still had really gripping tannins. George Chadwick...

So far I am 3 for 3 on great Dehlingers from a friends cellar. Can't say I've ever really drank dehlinger before but I am enjoying these wines a lot. No idea what they taste like young. The Dehlinger 1994 Reserve a few weeks ago was spectacular and still had really gripping tannins. George Chadwick ...

Interesting. Big fan here. But all this talk of the Mourvedre I had not noticed before. I only have two bottles that I was going to sit on for a couple more years but I'm anxious to dig one out now. Looks like Gilman like the '17 at least with a 92+. Worth trying if you haven't. Its a very nice wine.

1990 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (12/5/2020) Really nice wine. Quite youthful for 30 years old. Fairly dark in the glass. no significant bricking. On the nose I get leather and dark cherry with some earth. Nice dark cherry fruit, mushroom, baki...

If anyone’s looking for a deal the 18 seven springs Chardonnay is on wine.com right now for $65. Lots of coupons In the deals Thread to take Almost 33% off. They had more vineyards last week but I snoozed. Looks like they have 10 cases of this one now so we should probably get to milking those coup...

Actually I'm wrong. The producer is sold out but K&L still has some around. https://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1483569&cid=TPV-Winesearcher 2018 Sandar & Hem Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (12/3/2020) Fantastic Bottle, would guess or...

Just opened my first the evening, Marcus. What you said. I reread Saul’s note on the website, which reflected my impression - a Chardonnay that combines the characteristics of Chablis and Northern Italy. Great persistence after being open for an hour and keeps drawing me back Thanks for the note. M...

JDavisRoby wrote: ↑December 2nd, 2020, 11:57 am Paused all other productivity to put a case together from the offer. Pumped to have some stuff that is or nearing 10+ years past vintage.

Yum!!!!!!

Sean

There were price increases on two wines.. Freedom Hill 55->65 Xnovo 65->85 The other wines have remained the same including the $28 comb verte. I am not seeing “across the board” price hikes? Or am I just remembering it wrong :) Looks right for the whites. I think some of the reds went from $55 to ...

Great Library offer from Goodfellow this morning. You might want to investigate before the limited stash disapears...

Sean

Just got an email for the 2019 SVD. Last year, there was a mix of $55-$65 offers. Now everything is $65 with X Novo Chardonnay jumping to $85. not thrilled about the price hikes across the board but I can't blame them. They sell through what they produce. Luckily Marcus Goodgellow filled my inbox w...

2016 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Durant Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (11/28/2020) Thanksgiving Wines; 11/27/2020-11/28/2020 (Pow Mow Hotel Utah) : Double Decanted and allowed to rest for 24 Hours. Served in Grassl Cru glass. Served as an aperitif with cheese crac...

2014 Tablas Creek Pinot Noir Full Circle - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (11/28/2020) Thanksgiving Wines; 11/27/2020-11/28/2020 (Pow Mow Hotel Utah) : Dark Dark in the glass. Dark Cherry, leather, dusty tannins and some wood on the nose. Concentrated on the palate with dark cherry fla...

THANKSGIVING WINES - Pow Mow Hotel Utah (11/27/2020-11/28/2020) Apertif Flight 2015 Walter Scott Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (11/28/2020) Served PNP into Grassl Liberte glass and tasted over two days. Flinty reduction, citrus, and minerals dominate the nose. Th...

Got Notice from UPS that mine will be delivered in CA Monday. I ordered maybe 3 weeks ago.

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