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JohnP

With all the madness this week, I'm very excited to have made this investment! Order in on 2016 Ascent. Two bottle max, highly recommend procuring a bottle of the first perfect wine to come out of the Sierra Foothills

JohnP

Received confirmation the 2016 Ascent offering is going out next week. Three more cheers for gold country Syrah!

JohnP

Is there another wave of buyers this week? If not, it appears that "many" did not take their allocation, based on limited intel- only 700 bottles are showing in CT for 2017, whereas the other small harvest (2015) is showing over 4000 bottles.

JohnP

Private tasting at Spring Mountain Vineyards. Great experience and awesome opportunity to taste back vintage wines in the cave from the 80's. 90's and early 2000's. One of the best tasting experiences I've had was a library tasting (might be $100) at Spring Mountain Estate. Such a lovely property w...

JohnP

Got the early release email yesterday. $210 for the 2017 Estate Cab and $85 for the 2017 Lyndenhurst. $42 for the Sauvignon Blanc. Price goes up to $225 on the Estate Cab after the offer closes. 97 points from WA - LPB. Gotta say I have more Spottswoode Napa cab than any other CA winery. I love the...

JohnP

Order in!

JohnP

fwiw. 2020 offer Grenache $600/3 pak Sauvignon Blanc $270/3 pak (up $10/bottle) Houyi 100% Cabernet $900/3 pak This is my favorite SB in Napa Valley. Memento Mori and Eisele make amazing whites too, but if I had to choose, this is #1. The Cab is stellar. Favorite Houyi vineyard cab. Grenache is goo...

JohnP

Would love to hear reviews of the top 2015 Brunellos from this tasting? I have to imagine someone was wow'd by one of JS's 100-pointers.

JohnP

Eh, ‘18 doesn’t come out until October and there are lots of ‘13-‘15 selling on auction for close to release price. I would pick ip some of those to drink now and give the ‘18s a little time to sit. I just got on the list and have picked up recent Bard on KL in the $115-$140 range. I highly recomme...

JohnP

Has anyone visited recently? What did they pour? Was the experience similar to JonathanG's comments above? Sure sounds epic! I'm thinking of visiting this summer and would love to hear any add'l feedback. I unfortunately couldn't get a visit at Harlan, been calling each year for five years and keep ...

JohnP

I don't plan to open any of my Ceritas or Calera Selleck before 10 year. Tried a 2011 Ceritas Costalina last year and was still far from peak. These producers definitely make 15 to 20 year old age-ability pinots. Also, Peter Michael and Morlet make robust pinots that have similar age-worthy trajecto...

JohnP

Loaded up on 13' Rabaja & Asili, skipping 15' and will be stocking up 16'. It might be greatest PdB ever

JohnP

Have any previous buyers of SC had experience with missing an allocation (maybe 2011) and still received SC offer the next vintage? I've heard that if you miss a single offering, you're off the list the following year, even if you've been a longtime buyer.

JohnP

Just logged in...second wave I guess.

"Thank you for checking in. Your Scarecrow 2017 offer will open on Wednesday, March 4th at Noon Eastern. We look forward to your support!"

JohnP

That super nebbiolo article about Sandrone was very interesting. I'd been seeing lots of hype on the Facebook Barolo/Barb fan page about the 2013 Sandrone Vite Talin. Hope to try one day...

JohnP

Loved the 1971 Produttori de Barbaresco Rabaja, F. Rinaldi and G. Rinaldi. If I could choose one, it would have to be the Rabaja, an incredible perfume on the nose, smooth from end to end.

JohnP

Glad to see the Sierra Foothills getting the attention it deserves! Luckily, I picked up a two-pack of 2006 and 2016 Ascent, can't wait to try. Btw, if you stop in Plymouth, you must try Taste, we had a wonderful dinner there last Dec.

JohnP

I had a glass of 2012 Verite La Joie at Flemings on V-day. The aromatics and floral elements reminded me of Opus One. Definitely well crafted, and I wish I could fast forward 20-30 years to know what the perfume would be like. This is very Bordeaux-style for new world, I'd give it 97pts. I've had th...

JohnP

Anyone try Castiel Estate?

JohnP

The SB is pricey but sounds tasty and the bottle looks beautiful. I look forward to 19 Fidelio. Sounds like they made it a little different this time around. Please share your intel. Hopefully, they will blend in some semillon and muscadelle. That would be epic if Benoit made a bdx-style white.

JohnP

Order in!
(1) Dr. Crane (Thank you!)
(1) Fidelio Magnum
(3) Fidelio

JohnP

17' BTK - 97
17' DC - 98 (Tried it at the property last May,definitely worth the 97-98 ratings)
17' MOON - 96
17' HOUYI - 95
Fidelio has never been reviewed by JD.

JohnP

T-minus 1hr...love that damn clock. Let's go!! Six years of being on the list, hoping for at least one Dr. Crane to be allocated..

JohnP

Two Gabriel Glas Gold for $114 after tax (& free shipping), score!!!!

JohnP

Anyone try their olive oil?

JohnP

Two GG Gold for $114 after tax. Fantastic deal!

JohnP

Bdklein wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 9:45 am

mattcitrang wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 9:42 am
This is embarrassing for Myriad I'm sure.
Embarrassing? Shit happens .

This vintage is so high in demand, we broke the system

All good! Order in..

JohnP

Congrats to Rivers Marie! I've only known about the Platt vineyard from Vice Versa. Hopefully, there will be some left when I receive my offer...

JohnP

I also heard magnums only, limited supply. Just for the record this is from AG's report (06/15/18) on first impressions of 2017- [For some winemakers, the vintage was immediately compromised. “I got to the vineyard early on Monday morning [the first morning of the fires] and started tasting through ...

JohnP

1971 Produttori Rabaja (nose was off the charts! Been a fan of PDB ever since, backed-up the truck on 2013s) 2014 Morlet La Proportion Doree (best new world bdx-blend I've ever had. This vintage specifically. None of the newer vintages have risen to this level) 2002 Krug Vintage (nothing has compare...

JohnP

Hit
1979 Spring Mountain (mag)
2006 Caymus
2016 Maybach Amoenus
2014 Peter Michael Au Paradis (WOTH)
2008 Colin Vintage Champagne

Misses
2013 Kathryn Hall Cab
1990 Livio Sassetti Pertimali (mag)
1987 Louis Martini Monte Rosso Zinfindel (mag)

JohnP

AG's annual report- Turnbull Napa cab was his best value under $50 in 2019.

JohnP

Scarecrow Tynan Alban Ultramarine Kinsman Drinkward Not for cellaring - Aged BDX from the local wine store and misc from local wineries. Maybe fork out for a case of Merry Edwards SB. Are we sure Scarecrow is releasing their 2017? I don't think Scarecrow had any issues, and will be releasing 2017. ...

JohnP

2015 Brunello (Fuligni & Ciacci Piccolomini)
2015 Produttori Rabaja & Montefico
Allocated Napa
Maybe more 2008 Champs (Cristal & DomP)

JohnP

I think one item needs to be included in your set of variables- Palate Fatigue. For the last couple of weeks, I must admit, I've had plenty of rich foods, more wine than normal and sweets....plenty of sweets. It's the one time of year, I don't give a #@&! I'm fully convinced now that too much sugary...

JohnP

You'll definitely want to add Torrin to the list. Their Syrah is world class! JebD thinks so too, gave their Akasha 100pts in 2015.

JohnP

How was the 2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage? Deserving on the high WS praise? [/quote] It's pretty good. It has a nice, rich, spicy leesy profile with good apple and poached pear and pie crust. Good enough acid keeps it all pretty well balanced. I think it's in the 93 point range, and is a very good...

JohnP

What are you popping? I'm thinking our lineup will look about like this for a slow burn lead up to brined, injected, roasted turkey and smoked pork ribs (with traditional fixings). 2009 Louis Roederer Brut 2012 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2008 Billecart Extra Brut 2016 Franny Beck La Chenaie 2008 Be...

JohnP

Picked up from the storage unit this afternoon. Please share any recommendations for decanting the reds. 2010 Stony Hill Chardonnay (Btw, popped one last weekend, it's singing!!) 2012 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River 2007 Guigal Cote Rotie 2006 Il Poggione Brunello Riserva 2013 Bevan Pinot Noir...

JohnP

Well Hundred Acre has gone berserk, and increased pricing on the 2016 Few & Far to $1800 (3 pack). This Napaflation is insane! Why stop at 20%, might as well double it to $3000, then go to up $100 every year like Harlan ans Screagle to soften the blow each vintage. Jeez... 2015 - $1500 2014 - $1200 ...

JohnP

Had a 2016 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne last Thur and it was really delicious, significantly better than the 1er Crus and worthy of a Grand title IMO. Btw, has anyone tried the LL Montrachet? Would they hold their own among other Montrachets?

JohnP

Thanks for sharing. Last week, I order two Zalto burg glasses on WineEnthusiast's site. They're offering a $50 gift card to arrive in Dec for a $99 purchase. I'll be putting that toward another glass. That will bring the average cost under $50pp for three. Just a head's up... Wine Enthusiast Offers...

JohnP

Thanks for sharing. Last week, I order two Zalto burg glasses on WineEnthusiast's site. They're offering a $50 gift card to arrive in Dec for a $99 purchase. I'll be putting that toward another glass. That will bring the average cost under $50pp for three.

JohnP

That was painful to watch..

JohnP

If you're not much of a wine drinker, I can assure you that if those bottles are still good, you may have a spiritual experience trying one or at least think differently afterwards. Many people on this forum didn't have an aha moment until they tried a wine with significant age, and those Opus One c...

JohnP

Does anyone know if Verite or Trinite Estate are in danger? I believe they in the Chalk Hill area.

JohnP

Did you happen to find out if Paolo Bea has a library of wine available for purchase? I tried a 96 Pagliaro a couple years and absolutely loved it. I'm noticing it's hard to find aged PB, so hoping the next time I'm out that way I can purchase some older bottles with great provenance.

JohnP

On a cooler note, I received the email heads up that the inaugural Realm (formerly Kata) Bourn will release on Oct 30. First come, first serve.

JohnP

I reached out to Leah last Fri to hold my shipment this week and no problem. However, I can't say the same for a friend who ordered from Realm and it shipped to San Diego on Mon, ouch

JohnP

I’m surprised they shipped to the Bay Area today. 91 here today. When I took them into inventory they were warm to the touch. I know I picked the ship date, but normally it is not this warm. Likewise. I contacted them Monday morning to see if they could hold the shipment considering it was projecte...

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