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- August 5th, 2020, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2233
- Views: 307339
Re: Official Costco Thread
Rich it's looking like the 16 was captured lightning.
- August 4th, 2020, 8:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Offer
- Replies: 193
- Views: 17956
Re: 2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Offer
Trying to pace myself...does anyone know when William & Mary typically releases their new vintage? Betting he sells before harvest this time. I had all 3 of his 2018s the day before bottling, in May. William has a new wine, I think it's gonna be called "Pickett Road." 100% Cab from a ...
- August 4th, 2020, 8:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2233
- Views: 307339
Re: Official Costco Thread
Not sure if it's been mentioned but the 18 Kirkland Stags leap is out and it's horrible imo.
- January 19th, 2020, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Quilceda Creek - yay or nay?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3380
Re: 2017 Quilceda Creek - yay or nay?
I think every QC we've opened, we opened 10 to 15 years too soon. At a 100 point tasting, it was totally panned and a quarter bottle was left over. The next day it was still dead. Pulled the cork to pour it out 5 days later and it had aroma. Poured a glass and got to taste the real 100 point wine. ...
- October 19th, 2019, 6:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Rich I agree, the heat overwhelmed everything for me. I'm also not going to give up and will try the 18 when it comes around. Like I mentioned to you grab a 13 Columbia crest reserve cab, for $20 it's very nice. The cave creek and the store at the 101 & I17 had some.
- October 19th, 2019, 6:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2233
- Views: 307339
Re: Official Costco Thread
Some of the stores in the Phoenix area have the 13 Columbia crest reserve cab for $20. It's a very good $50 napa cab imo.
- October 17th, 2019, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Definitely not as good as the 16 so far. Still have 1/2 bottle to go, but unless something magical happens doubt I'll buy more.
- October 5th, 2019, 10:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN 1996 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cab
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1039
Re: TN 1996 Dalla Valle Napa Valley Cab
Still one of my all time favorites. I prefer the 97 by a hair and happy to still have some of each!
- September 24th, 2019, 5:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Schrader Double Diamond release
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1803
Re: Schrader Double Diamond release
The 16 was very uninspiring imo. Iirc and don't quote me, but I think I heard fruit is from a different source in 17.
- September 24th, 2019, 5:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: William and Mary 2017 Save the Date
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5335
Re: William and Mary 2017 Save the Date
The 17 was some pretty good juice when we tasted it in August. I'm in!
- September 14th, 2019, 9:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Popped another 16 SLD last night and it's even better. Wish I could've found more. Only a few left. Fellow Phoenix area winos please post if & when you see the 17 and try it!
- September 7th, 2019, 10:39 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Brian Devine Cellar
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4724
Re: The Brian Devine Cellar
I sold him some wine years ago via the old wine commune site!
- September 2nd, 2019, 11:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What's the wine that changed your life?
- Replies: 166
- Views: 9277
- August 20th, 2019, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Riverain Reserve. 2016
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2607
Re: Riverain Reserve. 2016
Offer just came... I'm sorry but I find the label procedure a slight bit condescending. This has nothing to do with the image. I'm sure it's beautiful, but is this a mass market wine in need if capturing the attention of someone at total wine? Did it add to the cost? Is the bottle of normal size or ...
- August 11th, 2019, 6:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: 2017 Myriad Cabs, Napa Valley and Round Pond
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1834
Re: TNs: 2017 Myriad Cabs, Napa Valley and Round Pond
Just tasted the 17 TT and Steltz and they were very good although I preferred the TT by a slight bit.
- August 11th, 2019, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fedex Cold Chain shipping, worth it?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2576
Re: Fedex Cold Chain shipping, worth it?
I'm happy to wait. That way someone else is dealing with the storage issue.
- August 6th, 2019, 7:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad - Save the Date
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4838
Re: Myriad - Save the Date
Three Twins has been my favorite of Mike's sub-$100 cabs - across all the wines he makes, not just Myriad - pretty much since the first vintage (2008). While I'm sad to see it nudging up against the $100 threshold, it's definitely worth the price. For those who have posted glowing impressions of th...
- August 6th, 2019, 11:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad - Save the Date
- Replies: 54
- Views: 4838
Re: Myriad - Save the Date
Tasted with Budman and the three twins is very very good. The napa and steltzner were great as well, but with limited space I only went with the 3 twins. Don't miss out!
- June 29th, 2019, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Yes the oakville was not good.
- June 29th, 2019, 1:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The wine you don't want
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6441
Re: The wine you don't want
Have done a few sales with winebid, 2 smaller and 1 rather large. They make it easy. The one think I would do different, with a large sale, would be to have the lots staggered out, instead of all the same week.
- June 29th, 2019, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Total Wine-Winery and Spirits Direct Coupon
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4315
Re: Total Wine-Winery and Spirits Direct Coupon
As said before I use mine solely for Bordeaux. Almost all in my area is winery direct.
- June 2nd, 2019, 10:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2157
Re: Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range
The 16 fleur cardinal is good as well.
- June 1st, 2019, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2157
Re: Best Bordeaux $20-$50 range
Another vote for Lanessan
- April 10th, 2019, 10:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Myriad Release today
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3610
Re: Myriad Release today
First time buying these. In for 3 of both.
- February 12th, 2019, 8:01 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: * * Stellareese Wine: FABULOUS NAPA VALLEY CABERNETS DISCOUNTED UP TO 50% + FREE SHIPPING * * OFFER CLOSED, THANK YOU!**
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2875
Re: * * Stellareese Wine: FABULOUS NAPA VALLEY CABERNETS DISCOUNTED UP TO 50% + FREE SHIPPING * * OFFER CLOSED, THANK YO
Rachel,
Can you check your spam folder, maybe my emails are there





Can you check your spam folder, maybe my emails are there
- February 1st, 2019, 10:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: More Reviewer Changes at the Wine Advocate
- Replies: 56
- Views: 4282
Re: More Reviewer Changes at the Wine Advocate
It would be a real shame to give someone new a chance, huh?
- January 27th, 2019, 4:30 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: * * Stellareese Wine: FABULOUS NAPA VALLEY CABERNETS DISCOUNTED UP TO 50% + FREE SHIPPING * * OFFER CLOSED, THANK YOU!**
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2875
Re: * * Stellareese Wine: FABULOUS NAPA VALLEY CABERNETS DISCOUNTED UP TO 50% + FREE SHIPPING * *
Looking forward to trying these. Ship soon as our window down here is very short


- November 29th, 2018, 10:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thoughts on Washington reds in general (via TN rants on CT)...
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3145
Re: Thoughts on Washington reds in general (via TN rants on CT)...
I stopped paying attention to WA state except for QC for years. Just found, for the most part the wines were boring. I've recently started trying them again and have found a few producers I'm now really liking. Avennia, Gramercy and Delille. I find that for me, primarily a cab drinker, they bridge t...
- November 3rd, 2018, 11:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2007 Embruix de Val Llach
- Replies: 4
- Views: 246
Re: 2007 Embruix de Val Llach
This was a easy steal back in the day. Went through cases of the 01 & 02 but haven't had any since. Might need to revisit, TY.
- November 3rd, 2018, 11:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2006 Keenan Merlot 30th Anniversary
- Replies: 3
- Views: 269
Re: TN: 2006 Keenan Merlot 30th Anniversary
I still remember when their merlot was a solid reasonable buy at $25. Man I'm really starting to get old.
- October 15th, 2018, 2:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1025
- September 18th, 2018, 7:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Had another one. This wine has no business being this good!
- September 13th, 2018, 10:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WineBid Consignment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1474
Re: WineBid Consignment
Dealt with them many times and it was always with Sterling Roig. A few small 10k-15k consignments and one rather large one. He picked up and once I dropped off in Jersey. He is a no nonsense kind of guy and if you're looking for a suit & tie experience he's not the one. I like him and he does wh...
- September 8th, 2018, 11:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
- Replies: 116
- Views: 10829
Re: TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet
Rich I agree. Had one last week and I'm going to be adding to the everyday list.
- July 28th, 2018, 8:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Shipping Your Own Wine during move across country?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 353
Shipping Your Own Wine during move across country?
RV it with the family!!!
- June 6th, 2018, 1:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best USA Cabernet under $60
- Replies: 137
- Views: 12138
Best USA Cabernet under $60
Hard to beat Neal in the mid 40s range
- June 5th, 2018, 8:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Total Wine Rewards Changes
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5759
Total Wine Rewards Changes
Ditto here. Other than this I only go in for the rum.Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote:If the 15% and 20% coupons were to disappear my wine purchases at Total Wine would likely come to a screeching halt.
- June 5th, 2018, 8:51 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best USA Cabernet under $60
- Replies: 137
- Views: 12138
Best USA Cabernet under $60
Delille 4 flags
- June 5th, 2018, 8:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How do you transport your stemware?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1731
How do you transport your stemware?
I stopped doing this long long long time ago. Gave up being that anal
But in the past I used the riedel bags or orig box.

- May 29th, 2018, 5:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Proof of purchase required for corkage in PA?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1761
Proof of purchase required for corkage in PA?
Never had that happen to me in PA. Been gone 1.5 yrs now so maybe things are different now.
- May 13th, 2018, 9:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Louis Martini Sonoma Cab '15
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1153
Louis Martini Sonoma Cab '15
I agree the 14s are very good and the prices were crazy. Picked up a bunch of the napa for around $19.
- April 14th, 2018, 8:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Stuck at retailer
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2822
Wine Stuck at retailer
When I was back east I had a retailer who would hold orders for me over months until I could make it to jersey to pick up. If you have a good relationship this shouldn't be an issue.
- April 13th, 2018, 2:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: More than 5 glasses of wine a week is bad?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 2291
More than 5 glasses of wine a week is bad?
^ What he said. Honestly, if someone asked me in my 30s to sign a contract that said I had a choice between drinking 5 glasses a wine a week for the rest of my life or living two years longer, I'd opt for the wine. At least I think I would. It's all hypothetical. Who knows what's going to take you ...
- April 12th, 2018, 8:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is This a New Trend??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1684
Is This a New Trend??
Plus I don't actually have a lawn down here so, get off my rocksblarmston wrote:I'm sure you are, Anthony, and I'm sure you're not that old. You do live in eternal sunshine over in AZ
That was towards the snarky post about saute pans.

- April 10th, 2018, 10:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is This a New Trend??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1684
Is This a New Trend??
I'm quite aware of the concept. I guess I'm just getting old. Get off my lawn 

- April 9th, 2018, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is This a New Trend??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1684
Is This a New Trend??
$95 is a decent qpr? Wow I must be getting old.
- April 5th, 2018, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Help Me With Wine List - Houston's Doris Metropolitan Steakhouse
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1471
Help Me With Wine List - Houston's Doris Metropolitan Steakhouse
Cliff lede or the mt brave. Had the brave recently and loved it. Both decent prices for a steakhouse imo.
- April 5th, 2018, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 16 Napa's What can we expect
- Replies: 85
- Views: 5577
16 Napa's What can we expect
Yep yep!Rick Smith wrote:I assume vintage of the century.
- April 5th, 2018, 1:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sweet Spot for Aging Cali Cabs
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2139
Sweet Spot for Aging Cali Cabs
I've found the wines I like is a min 10 yrs. But obviously that is just me. I'm opening and enjoying many wines that a lot of ct users are saying are tired. To each their own.
- March 19th, 2018, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Costco Thread
- Replies: 2233
- Views: 307339
Official Costco Thread
Costco question?
Do they ever charge different based on vintages if they have multiple?
Do they ever charge different based on vintages if they have multiple?