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- February 22nd, 2021, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Criminal (EDIT: or silly, if you like) pricing on 2016 Produttori Crus
- Replies: 76
- Views: 7818
Re: Criminal (EDIT: or silly, if you like) pricing on 2016 Produttori Crus
Vinfolio sent out an email blast last week offering the wooden box for $799 (9 x 750mls), expected arrival 4-6 months. Also, just saw that Wine Enthusiast published their vintage chart and it ranks the 2016 vintage for Barbaresco & Barolo "both" at 99pts. I'm really looking forward to ...
- February 14th, 2021, 8:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Where and who to start with for GC white burgs?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1597
Re: Where and who to start with for GC white burgs?
Might be too pedestrian for you smaller house Burg lovers, but I've always enjoyed Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne. It's within my budget and noticeably grand.
- February 11th, 2021, 2:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bevan 2018 Bordeaux Release
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5154
Re: Bevan 2018 Bordeaux Release
Props to Bevan team, LPB just reviewed their Dr. Crane, 100pts. Jeb also gave it 100pts a couple weeks go. Well done on an inaugural release! [cheers.gif] Realm 2018 Dr. Crane at $300/bottle is on allocation now and is difficult to get. With Parker and Dunnuck both giving Bevan's Dr. Crane a 100, y...
- February 11th, 2021, 12:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bevan 2018 Bordeaux Release
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5154
Re: Bevan 2018 Bordeaux Release
Props to Bevan team, LPB just reviewed their Dr. Crane, 100pts. Jeb also gave it 100pts a couple weeks go. Well done on an inaugural release! ![cheers [cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif)
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- February 11th, 2021, 7:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1978 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico
- Replies: 7
- Views: 647
Re: TN: 1978 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico
My eyes must be playing tricks on me, the TN is for a 1978, but the photo shows a 1990 [scratch.gif] Either way, I've always wanted to try both of these vintages, have a 89' Montefico tucked back in storage for a special night. Glad to hear the wine was showing well. I've had some bad experiences wi...
- February 10th, 2021, 10:13 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine And COVID
- Replies: 2
- Views: 532
Re: Wine And COVID
I drank a lot of tannic wines through the holidays and got Covid the first week in the New Year. No symptoms other than completely losing my smell/taste (not even a stuffy nose) and some body aches for a couple days. It's starting to come back a month later, but I have to say, it's not 100% back, ma...
- February 9th, 2021, 11:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
- Replies: 159
- Views: 19769
Re: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
Order in! Dr C and Fidelio.
No mags of Fidelio offered this year, at least not to me.
AG's reviews just posted - Dr. C - 98pts. No 20' Fidelio review.
No mags of Fidelio offered this year, at least not to me.
AG's reviews just posted - Dr. C - 98pts. No 20' Fidelio review.
- February 4th, 2021, 7:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Peter Michael 2018/2019
- Replies: 8
- Views: 820
Re: Peter Michael 2018/2019
How about their new publication, Le Vignoble? I have to say, I enjoyed reading it. I think it's a much better use of their marketing dollars than the gucci offering kit they were sending out in years past. We oenophiles love "the story", please keep this style coming 

- February 3rd, 2021, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
- Replies: 159
- Views: 19769
Re: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
I second that, your explanations have been so helpful, thank you. I'm ready for Tues, let's go!
- February 3rd, 2021, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
- Replies: 159
- Views: 19769
Re: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
Scott, any chance you can share thoughts on the 20' Fidelio? Is it similar to 19? I'm a little gun-shy on 20' vintage, as I assume many others are too, maybe you could coach us through it? Any info would be helpful, thanks!
- February 1st, 2021, 11:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Robb Report Praises 2011 Cali Cabs
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2049
Re: Robb Report Praises 2011 Cali Cabs
Pinots seemed to have an easier go and chardonnay a much easier go than cabs. Have had some exceptional chards from 2011, the Mount Eden for example. Have two left in the cellar David, great call, I still one left of the 2011 Mount Eden Chard, been saving it for a special occasion. Need to have Bri...
- January 31st, 2021, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Jeb Dunnuck really loves 2018 Napa
- Replies: 104
- Views: 7583
Re: Jeb Dunnuck really loves 2018 Napa
Stoked on his review of Spottswoode. RP also gave a 100pts. Looking forward to AG's review. Could it go triple hundo?? ![[popcorn.gif] [popcorn.gif]](./images/smilies/popcorn.gif)
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- January 31st, 2021, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Brunellos!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4152
Re: 2016 Brunellos!
Limited space at the moment, so probably just-
Livio Sassetti Pertimali
Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso
Le Chiuse
Livio Sassetti Pertimali
Ciacci Piccolomini Pianrosso
Le Chiuse
- January 30th, 2021, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Robb Report Praises 2011 Cali Cabs
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2049
Re: Robb Report Praises 2011 Cali Cabs
David, great call, I still one left of the 2011 Mount Eden Chard, been saving it for a special occasion.David Baum wrote: ↑January 29th, 2021, 8:35 pm Pinots seemed to have an easier go and chardonnay a much easier go than cabs. Have had some exceptional chards from 2011, the Mount Eden for example. Have two left in the cellar
- January 28th, 2021, 4:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Scarecrow Release
- Replies: 123
- Views: 13979
Re: 2018 Scarecrow Release
Well is they were thinking about sticking with $400pp, it's now $430-450, thanks to Jeb, lol. ![berserker [berserker.gif]](./images/smilies/berserker.gif)
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- January 27th, 2021, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2019 Napa Cab Quality?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 7584
Re: 2019 Napa Cab Quality?
Bumping this. Galloni seemed to infer that 19 was a bigger more concentrated vintage than 18. Wondering who else has insight? I've popped some 2018's of Carter, Realm and Bevan and I've found them to be consistently lighter in style than say 2016 or 2013. The quality seems high, but probably early ...
- January 25th, 2021, 8:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
- Replies: 159
- Views: 19769
Re: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
Scott, thanks for addressing my question. I look forward to the upcoming release!
- January 22nd, 2021, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Scarecrow Release
- Replies: 123
- Views: 13979
Re: 2018 Scarecrow Release
I'm guessing the 2018 will be $430pp.
2017 - $400
2016 - $400
2015 - $350
2014 - $330
2013 - $300
2017 - $400
2016 - $400
2015 - $350
2014 - $330
2013 - $300
- January 22nd, 2021, 7:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
- Replies: 159
- Views: 19769
Re: 2018 Realm is coming (2/9/2021)
Scott, any chance the Fidelio will ever incorporate semillon and muscadelle? Realm's style of sauvblanc is so unique, that I can only imagine what adding some more dense/waxy tones would create. There's been a little discussion of this in prior posts, so thought I'd broach the subject. If there's a ...
- January 21st, 2021, 12:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Recommend a Food/Wine Magazine, please
- Replies: 12
- Views: 633
Re: Recommend a Food/Wine Magazine, please
I second Cooks, but 90% for food 10% wine. It's that good, you won't want to cancel it. However, charge it to a credit card so if you have to and need to dispute, no issue.
- January 20th, 2021, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: best pairings
- Replies: 83
- Views: 3577
Re: best pairings
White
Krug and fresh sea urchin
Red
Vintage Barolo and white truffle risotto
Krug and fresh sea urchin
Red
Vintage Barolo and white truffle risotto
- January 20th, 2021, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5190
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
I'm sure there are other wines down under as good or better, but Torbreck scratches my Aussie itch. Much love for the RunRig and Laird.
- January 20th, 2021, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Ceritas Pinot Noir Senna (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 950
Re: TN: 2018 Ceritas Pinot Noir Senna (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)
Just a general Ceritas pinot question. Does anyone think that given their old-school style of winemaking, that any of the Ceritas wines will age (ex: 20-30+ years) like producers such as Hanzell, etc? I've been buying Ceritas wines since 2011 with the hope that they will. Obviously, they source fro...
- January 20th, 2021, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Ceritas Pinot Noir Senna (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 950
Re: TN: 2018 Ceritas Pinot Noir Senna (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)
Just a general Ceritas pinot question. Does anyone think that given their old-school style of winemaking, that any of the Ceritas wines will age (ex: 20-30+ years) like producers such as Hanzell, etc? I've been buying Ceritas wines since 2011 with the hope that they will. Obviously, they source from...
- January 20th, 2021, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3955
Re: Please help me love Chenin Blanc
I'm loving CA chenin blanc and it seems to becoming more popular lately. Aperture makes a tasty one. I've also heard Sandlands offers a killer chenin blanc from Sierra Foothills, their release is coming up later this month and will likely be buying..
- January 13th, 2021, 10:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: US 25% tariff on European wines; 100% "digital" tariff on French products called off for the moment
- Replies: 1626
- Views: 106697
Re: US 25% tariff on European wines; 100% "digital" tariff on French products called off for the moment
The new round of tariffs take effect today, January 12. The new round extends those 25% tariffs to wines from France and Germany that are over 14% alcohol (Spain dodged the bullet this time), as well as those in packaging larger than two liters. https://www.foodandwine.com/news/wine-tariffs-take-eff...
- January 2nd, 2021, 9:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 213
- Views: 9210
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
The most important Jan releases in my book- Maybach (Jan 21), Myriad & Aubert (Jan 12).
- January 2nd, 2021, 9:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What do you want to try in 2021????
- Replies: 100
- Views: 3850
Re: What do you want to try in 2021????
Red - Rayas - Can you believe I learned about it through an episode of Servant on Netflix? Yep, guilty. Ever since that product placement scene, I've been researching this rare Rhone. White - Montrachet. The greatest white burg I've tried is Bonneau du Martray Corton Charm, which I think is fantasti...
- December 31st, 2020, 11:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Off vintages that took you by surprise.
- Replies: 73
- Views: 3139
Re: Off vintages that took you by surprise.
1988 Napa was deemed one of the worst vintages. However, the 88' Dunn Howell a couple years back was Howlin'!!
- December 29th, 2020, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Christmas wine?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 4230
Re: Your Christmas wine?
1958 Giacomo Mascarello Barolo
1971 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo
1989 Produttori di Barbaresco Riserva, Pora
2001 Spring Mountain Cabernet
1971 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo
1989 Produttori di Barbaresco Riserva, Pora
2001 Spring Mountain Cabernet
- December 26th, 2020, 9:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Adios and good riddance, 2020! What will you open to welcome the New Year?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1344
- December 26th, 2020, 8:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Embrace your cellar diversity
- Replies: 114
- Views: 4953
Re: Embrace your cellar diversity
This was a good exercise. Cellartracker makes finding this data easy-
USA- 56% (52% CA, 2% OR, 2% WA)
Italy - 23% (12% Piedmont, 10% Tuscany, 1% Other)
France - 17% (12% BDX, 2% Burg, 2% Rhone, 1% Champ)
Spain - 1%
Germany - 1%
Australia - 0.5%
Mexico - 0.5%
Argentina - 0.5%
Chile - 0.5%
USA- 56% (52% CA, 2% OR, 2% WA)
Italy - 23% (12% Piedmont, 10% Tuscany, 1% Other)
France - 17% (12% BDX, 2% Burg, 2% Rhone, 1% Champ)
Spain - 1%
Germany - 1%
Australia - 0.5%
Mexico - 0.5%
Argentina - 0.5%
Chile - 0.5%
- November 25th, 2020, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Current List of California Vineyard’s Not releasing 2020 Wines
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4032
Re: Current List of California Vineyard’s Not releasing 2020 Wines
Looking forward to thisKen Strauss wrote: ↑November 25th, 2020, 12:40 pm Rest assured we will be offering stellar wines from our library of venerable vintages to take the place of the 2020 harvest.

- November 23rd, 2020, 10:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA: Coravin 50% off on WTSO - Today 11/23 Only
- Replies: 8
- Views: 698
Re: PSA: Coravin 50% off on WTSO - Today 11/23 Only
I'm debating holding out until black Fri. I feel this is their teaser offer, and then on 11/27 the disc will be even higher...
- November 23rd, 2020, 10:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Berserker Day
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2135
Re: Berserker Day
Todd, any chance you get Gabriel Glas to opt-in again? My clan always breaks a glass or two during the holidays, trying to be prepare for reimbursement costs, lol. Hey John, she participated in the last 4 or so years so I'd guess yes but I'll ping Tempe to confirm in early January as she usually ge...
- November 22nd, 2020, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2755
- Views: 330821
Re: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
[training.gif] [tease.gif] SabatinoTruffles.com is offering a 30% discount on white truffles, now through 11/23. Code - WHITEFLASH30 I had my wines ready for turkey day, but will now be updating to include an aged Barolo, exact wine TBD. Have you purchased from them before and been happy with the qu...
- November 21st, 2020, 9:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Berserker Day
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2135
Re: Berserker Day
Todd, any chance you get Gabriel Glas to opt-in again? My clan always breaks a glass or two during the holidays, trying to be prepare for reimbursement costs, lol.
- November 21st, 2020, 9:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2755
- Views: 330821
Re: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- November 20th, 2020, 10:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
- Replies: 2755
- Views: 330821
Re: Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.
SabatinoTruffles.com is offering a 30% discount on white truffles, now through 11/23. Code - WHITEFLASH30
I had my wines ready for turkey day, but will now be updating to include an aged Barolo, exact wine TBD.
I had my wines ready for turkey day, but will now be updating to include an aged Barolo, exact wine TBD.
- November 19th, 2020, 12:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1970 Produttori del Barbaresco (normale)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1533
Re: TN: 1970 Produttori del Barbaresco (normale)
I'm too young to know what 70 PdB normale tasted like on release. However, that 2016 PdB normale will likely age 30-40 years (IMO), it had incredible acid and tannin structure.
- November 19th, 2020, 12:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1970 Produttori del Barbaresco (normale)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1533
Re: TN: 1970 Produttori del Barbaresco (normale)
Great post, thanks for sharing! Here's interesting fact about the 1970 PdB normale, there were multiple labels in this vintage http://www.finewinegeek.com/produttori/ ... resco.html
- November 18th, 2020, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Save the Date Winter 2020 Release
- Replies: 164
- Views: 12572
Re: Bedrock Save the Date Winter 2020 Release
I picked up an Alta Vista Late Harvest and a couple Cuvee Karatas. Look forward to trying their take of a white BDX! I'm going to setup my own GSO shipping, as $55 to ship three bottles FedEx ground was a little excessive.
- November 18th, 2020, 5:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Thanksgiving Day - What are you drinking?
- Replies: 181
- Views: 8191
Re: Thanksgiving Day - What are you drinking?
Picked up a Babcock Ocean Ghost a few weeks ago when I visited Santa Barbara; that will be in the lineup. Also, sourced a 98 Riojanas Rioja G.R. through RareWineCo that I hope will perform well. Maybe a Kratcher 12 for dessert.
- November 17th, 2020, 9:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Justin Winery
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1837
Re: Justin Winery
I tried a 98 Isoseles (library release) a few years back and it was fantastic, like wow factor. So I tried sourcing several more bottles through different auctions and they were mostly all duds. That really deflated my interest in hunting their older wines. Unfortunately, the premiums on Justin's li...
- November 10th, 2020, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Baller Wine Dinner
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2015
Re: Baller Wine Dinner
Wow, what a lineup! Had that 82' Howell a month back, it was fantastic, far from decline.
- November 2nd, 2020, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Cruse Wine Company Tradition (2017 base)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 351
Re: TN: NV Cruse Wine Company Tradition (2017 base)
I thought this was very good, especially for $50. I haven't made it onto the UM allocation list yet, but if it's better than this, I'll be a buyer every year!
- October 31st, 2020, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cayuse is Live
- Replies: 194
- Views: 12198
Re: Cayuse is Live
If there are tasting notes in the offer, can anyone please post them? I assume 2019 was a fantastic year in Washington?
- October 31st, 2020, 1:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cayuse is Live
- Replies: 194
- Views: 12198
Re: Cayuse is Live
Received the sorry email. Signed up Jan 2013. Curious, did 18' Impulsivo het offered? If so, what was the pp?
- October 28th, 2020, 7:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Romanee Saint Vivant - owners and history
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4371
Re: Romanee Saint Vivant - owners and history
Anyone try Louis Jadot RSV? I'm thinking of picking up a 1990 as a special treat for Christmas dinner.
- October 26th, 2020, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Romanee Saint Vivant - owners and history
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4371
Re: Romanee Saint Vivant - owners and history
My question to all of you more experienced burg-lovers... price aside, is a bottle of 2016 Dujac RSV that much better than a bottle of 2016 Louis Latour RSV? I ve not tasted their 2016s but I' d say YES, it should be better ... depends on what you mean with "that much" ... L.Latour usuall...