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JohnP

This just posted. Passing along-

https://www.tcwc.com/1994-Dominus-Estat ... ey-750ml_2

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2013 Dominus is shut down and in my opinion not ready for another decade. if you want to experience the glory of Dominus, source a good bottle of 1994.

JohnP

I just picked up (on pre-release) a few 16' E. Pira Cannubi and Via Nuova. Good prices, great reviews, made sense.

JohnP

Received this email the other day- "The first and foremost is that we will release the 2016 as is normal on September 8th, day after Labor Day. We did make slightly more wine, so if you do not get an initial offering, we will be releasing to the waitlist on a weekly basis until sold out. We do expec...

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Love Paolo Bea! A couple years ago, I loaded up on 2010 Pagliaro after trying some older ones (late 90s) and seeing how they mature beautifully. I did pop a 2010 on release and it was quite enjoyable. I don't know at what point they start to shut down, but you immediately sense tannins and know when...

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Anyone else onboard? AG's review of this wine was pretty epic and helped me pull the trigger this morning. Order in!

JohnP

...I HAVE NEVER had Raveneau or Chateau Rayas. They have now made my bucket list. Are they really as good as the hype?

JohnP

FWIW, I just had this conversation, but I had it with my insurance agent rather than a wine locker merchant. My insurance is apparently typical (but not universal), in that wine is covered under the normal "personal property" portion of our homeowners', and pretty much anywhere in the USA as long a...

JohnP

Good point on cellar defense! I recently had an Eleven Eleven Rose of Syrah, first time drinking rose in several years and it's now been my go-to for a couple weeks now...and only $25. It reminded me how good it can be, especially during warm days. Looking forward to Certias' take on their watered d...

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In for a sixer! $228 includes tax and UPS overnight ship.

JohnP

Only 5 left of GTO. OG is more than halfway sold out.

JohnP

I'm very excited about this! I'm in for at least three, but probably six...why anyone would ship ground during this CA weather is nuts.

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I went back and forth this morning and then got some intel from a friend. Decided to take the flyer on a GTO and 3x La Verdad. That taps the budget this vintage. I must mention, $31 for shipping these wines is not bad at all.

JohnP

2013 Produttori de Barbaresco Riserva (Asili) -11
2001 Spring Mountain - 8
2013 Bartolo Mascarello - 7

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Order in, Las Piedras at $125 works for me. Never tried Quivet, but have been a constituent of Carter La Verdad. Is Mike making these similar or do they have a different style?

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Yes, Peter, the popularity of wine culture among NBA players.

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I stumbled upon Melo's weekly vlog "What's in your glass" and really been enjoying it. Had no idea his wine game was on so point and how many neo wine enthusiasts are coming out of the NBA, Mello says 50-60% of NBA is into wine culture, as he's sipping Drouhin Clos De La Roche. Even if you're not a ...

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David B wrote: ↑
May 17th, 2020, 4:11 pm
Spring Mountain

Agree, current and back-vintage Spring Mountain

JohnP

The GTO magnum is pound-for-pound the best top tier Beckstoffer To Kalon available. Most of its compeers (Realm Absurd, Vice Versa Mag7, etc) are $450-500 for a single bottle. If you're going to test drive the GTO, 2018 is the vintage you want in your cellar. old sparky? I was going to mention Old ...

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The GTO magnum is pound-for-pound the best top tier Beckstoffer To Kalon available. Most of its compeers (Realm Absurd, Vice Versa Mag7, etc) are $450-500 for a single bottle. If you're going to test drive the GTO, 2018 is the vintage you want in your cellar.

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I popped one of these in my first week of quarantine and nursed it over a couple weeks. Simply outstanding and very Northern-Rhone-esque.

Wine Enthusiast gave it a perfect score.

https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/te ... foothills/

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I've seen a couple Napa wineries offer 100% matching contributions to charities for online purchases. I think is a fantastic way to give/receive. If you know of other wineries offering such programs through this crisis, please share. I'm considering making this purchase below but not familiar with t...

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Just finished watching the recording. First off, thanks for putting this together Frank and Todd! It was great to get an update on Mike's new projects. Excited to hear about the Peterson collaboration; I recently had a 06' switchback ridge cab which was lights out! Glad to hear the question about Mi...

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Bummer, can't make it. Will it be recorded?

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If humidity is controlled, there should be no mold issues with cardboard. Professional storage keeps going up each year, so besides cellaring unicorn bottles in OWC, I find it more cost effective to ditch them and use thick cardboard 12-bottle boxes.

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Who wants to guess the final bid? I say 475K.

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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

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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Order in!

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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

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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.

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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!"

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Anyone try Castiel Estate?

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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.

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

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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.

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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..

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