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- February 26th, 2021, 8:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Detert- Why not more chatter?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 7949
Re: Detert- Why not more chatter?
$95 for CF and for CS The $175 you're thinking about is the East Block CF. Yeah, this is just the CF and CS--which are the west and south block (not old vines). The old vines that are similar in age and dry farmed to Macdonald is the East Block CF--which is released around August. Still great terro...
- February 15th, 2021, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1033
Re: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
I still believe pawpaw would be best--but butternut squash would be good too. I'd bake the squash with brown sugar and butter, and let it cool, before I started the Foster recipe.
- February 15th, 2021, 10:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oregon aging rule of thumb
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3496
Re: Oregon aging rule of thumb
What are you buying instead that doesn't benefit from a similar cellar routine?Rick Allen wrote: ↑February 15th, 2021, 9:43 am I have to admit that I've cut back my Oregon Pinot buying because I'm concerned about whether I'll still be around to drink them! Luckily I have enough 2005-2015 bottles to carry me over for the next decade...
- February 14th, 2021, 10:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Macdonald Waitlist
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8827
Re: Macdonald Waitlist
This right here. Not the same wines but you can hit a 5 Iron between the properties. Detert regular Cab Franc and Cabernet are just excellent wines I think around $110. The Cabernet is Clone 4 and made from vines replanted in the late 90's. I've only had one MacDonal so far, the 2014. I would say D...
- February 13th, 2021, 7:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Napa recs for lover of cooler climate wines
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1879
Re: Napa recs for lover of cooler climate wines
I equate this style with wines that cellar for a long time. In that category, it seems Sonoma wines do better than Napa and mountain fruit does better than valley.
- February 13th, 2021, 7:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: What is the most valuable bottle of wine in your cellar?
- Replies: 86
- Views: 5470
Re: POLL: What is the most expensive bottle of wine in your cellar?
I have a firm $200 cap. Some of those, I suppose, have slightly appreciated--but I have no plans on selling.
- February 12th, 2021, 10:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Macdonald Waitlist
- Replies: 60
- Views: 8827
Re: Macdonald Waitlist
Detert probably needs a shout too.
- February 9th, 2021, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing suggestions — cioppino?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 921
Re: Pairing suggestions — cioppino?
Simpsons already did it:
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- February 9th, 2021, 8:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wines you have trouble buying because of the name
- Replies: 109
- Views: 5615
Re: Wines you have trouble buying because of the name
This is an assault to good design: https://www.wallawalla.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/17799445_10154732631598409_8232348713777764101_n.jpg Just terrible branding and design: https://www.wine-searcher.com/images/news/49/91/Cayuse-Vineyards-wines-10004991-1424296367.jpg I'm almost sure the owners o...
- February 9th, 2021, 5:10 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: It's been too long! Pizza!
- Replies: 1576
- Views: 95039
- February 8th, 2021, 5:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Tempting wine purchases you’ve passed on—give others a shot
- Replies: 95
- Views: 7774
Re: Tempting wine purchases you’ve passed on—give others a shot
This is a thread I've tried to start! Please add a link if you can
- February 8th, 2021, 5:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
- Replies: 189
- Views: 12281
Re: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
This may not help people in the US but some excellent Chardonnays from Niagara and PEC, Ontario. To oversimplify, a mid Atlantic style. Bachelder, Exultet I two different styles, to name but two, which probably isn’t fair. But this is not an Ontario wine thread. I have fantasies of moving up there ...
- February 8th, 2021, 5:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
- Replies: 189
- Views: 12281
Re: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
Ohio and Michigan can make some good white wine. There was even some good red at Kinkead Ridge--but those are now soy beans and I wouldn't say were a great value.Chris Seiber wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 5:08 pmThe ultimate dissJosh Grossman wrote: ↑February 8th, 2021, 4:17 pm I've had many white wines from Ohio that I would rather drink at a lower price point.
- February 8th, 2021, 4:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
- Replies: 189
- Views: 12281
Re: WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?
TN: 2014 Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru, Le Chablisienne: On the nose green apples. On first sip I got a little feeling of, I kid you not, Muscadine grapes, but they went away immediately. Nice and crisp and clean, can't sense any oak. If I can fault it at all it finishes a little thin, and maybe is a bit...
- February 5th, 2021, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Gerard Raphet Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2018
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1187
Re: TN: Gerard Raphet Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2018
I tried to bid on that in the marathon. I've had some old Raphet that I thought was a steal.
- February 5th, 2021, 4:04 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: What happens if I drink my (approx ) 18 year old homemade beer??
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3026
- February 5th, 2021, 11:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2118
- February 5th, 2021, 11:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2274
Re: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
For some reason, it seems like a good Russian Imperial Stout would pair well too.
- February 5th, 2021, 10:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 2274
Re: Smoked meat/ Pastrami wine match?
Pastrami originated from Romania. I'm not familiar enough with Romanian wine--but it is next to Hungary. Maybe Furmint?
- February 5th, 2021, 10:20 am
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: red wine allergy?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4549
Re: red wine allergy?
Studying inky cap mushrooms, I came across coprine, a chemical that inhibits this enzyme:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetald ... ydrogenase
It certainly seems like all the symptoms of alcohol flush, which is genetic. Might see if you can get tested for those genes?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetald ... ydrogenase
It certainly seems like all the symptoms of alcohol flush, which is genetic. Might see if you can get tested for those genes?
- February 3rd, 2021, 9:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Don't mistreat me and my $400 sparkler
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1602
Re: Don't mistreat me and my $400 sparkler
I'm sure it is selling just fine in Montreal:
- February 3rd, 2021, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard Red Barn Blocks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 644
Re: TN: 2015 Kelley Fox Wines Pinot Noir Maresh Vineyard Red Barn Blocks
i think I remember the main difference is Arterberry Maresh is completely destemmed and Fox is the opposite.
- January 26th, 2021, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Let's talk Riesling from the Nahe region.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1867
Re: Let's talk Riesling from the Nahe region.
This was a short threadRobert Dentice wrote: ↑January 26th, 2021, 10:26 am The Nahe is fairly easy to learn. You really only need to know three producers Emrich-Schonleber, Schafer-Frohlich and Donnhoff. And maybe Schlossgut Diel.
The wines are riper than the Mosel with a slightly different fruit profile.
I love the Nahe.
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- January 26th, 2021, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 12764
- Views: 519118
Re: What bottle of wine did you open today?
2008 Cameron Clos Electrique 2017 Pierrick Bouley 1e Robardelles Which one won the night? Yes. ;) Cameron won, but Inwas just checking in on a Bouley young before continuing to buy more from Lyle, and they are excellent but definitely need more time. This was a fun thread to read: https://wineberse...
- January 26th, 2021, 8:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 12764
- Views: 519118
Re: What bottle of wine did you open today?
2008 Cameron Clos Electrique 2017 Pierrick Bouley 1e Robardelles Which one won the night? Yes. ;) Cameron won, but Inwas just checking in on a Bouley young before continuing to buy more from Lyle, and they are excellent but definitely need more time. I have a stash of both--but not back to '08. Sne...
- January 26th, 2021, 8:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 12764
- Views: 519118
- January 26th, 2021, 7:35 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: JB Neufeld - WA Cabernet Sauvignon
- Replies: 90
- Views: 3771
Re: JB Neufeld - WA Cabernet Sauvignon
According to Cellar Tracker, I've bought 2500 bottles of wine since I started keeping track there. JB Neufeld provided the highest level of customer service and attention to detail of any of them--with maybe exception of Roy Piper. I'd have to imagine that holds true in the vineyard and winery too.
- January 26th, 2021, 5:17 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
- Replies: 164
- Views: 6494
Re: BEAU RIVAGE WINES - 6PK VERTICAL
I wouldn't think of just south of Sacramento in the Central Valley as being great terroir, but this is pretty convincing: https://www.beaurivagecellars.com/the-place I also live in Ohio and think it makes some good wine, so... I should probably just shut up and trust William and Frank know just a bi...
- January 26th, 2021, 11:59 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Franny Beck: The Greatest Berserker Day Offer Ever. V.6
- Replies: 145
- Views: 6711
- January 26th, 2021, 11:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
- Replies: 8310
- Views: 597380
Re: LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread
$150 is more than I paid for it.
- January 26th, 2021, 11:18 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: EXTENDED Vincent BD12 Offer - Oregon Wines
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2779
Re: Vincent BD12 Offer - Oregon Wines
Josh, indeed no Silvershot designate in 2018 but I did a special cuvee that is mostly Silvershot. It's the 2018 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley "Tardive" - not originally part of BerserkerDay offers for but you early folks I'm tossing it in at the Ribbon Ridge slot, $149 a six-pack, shipping...
- January 26th, 2021, 10:50 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Dom. Arnoux-Lachaux, Red & White Burgundy, Drappier Champagne, Kapcsandy Family Winery and Ace of Spades
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1870
Re: Direct from the Wineries – Most wines with 7- 10 & 15% discount from Wholesale Prices
Interesting. Do I need to order a case? Can I mix and match? Thanks.
- January 26th, 2021, 9:53 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grassl Glass *2/22/21 Shipping Data, bottom of 1st post*
- Replies: 191
- Views: 11151
Re: Grassl Glass
Thanks Chris. Order in.
- January 26th, 2021, 9:43 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Thank you! Goodfellow Berserker Day XII packages
- Replies: 238
- Views: 11256
Re: Goodfellow Berserker Day XII packages
Starting to build a nice vertical of these beauties.
- January 26th, 2021, 9:38 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: EXTENDED Vincent BD12 Offer - Oregon Wines
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2779
Re: Vincent BD12 Offer - Oregon Wines
I opened a bottle of '16 Vincent Silvershot Vineyard last night, and holy hell, that is my top wine of the last couple months. Looks like there is no Silvershot in '18? What would be the closest?
- January 26th, 2021, 9:27 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Riverain 2018 Tench Cabernet (CAB NOW SOLD OUT) and some very limited Library Syrah (Syrah sold out!)
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3708
Re: Riverain 2018 Tench Cabernet and some very limited Library Syrah
Thanks, heck of a deal!
- January 25th, 2021, 6:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1989 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières
- Replies: 10
- Views: 500
Re: TN: 1989 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières
1989 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Les Perrières - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Bourgueil (1/23/2021) Decanted for about 60 minutes and followed for 3 more hours. Dark opaque garnet color. Fragrant nose of currant, red plum, cassis, green leaf, meaty smells, and high-altitude floral scent...
- January 23rd, 2021, 8:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Top Red Burgundy vintage of the 21st century so far
- Replies: 211
- Views: 11198
Re: Top Red Burgundy vintage of the 21st century so far
I heard it is going to be 2020!
- January 23rd, 2021, 3:29 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1033
Re: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
I'm almost sure pawpaws are the way to go.Robert M yers wrote: ↑January 23rd, 2021, 1:32 pmI barely like sweet potato any more than bananas, but I would like to try it out for science, intriguing...
- January 21st, 2021, 6:41 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1033
Re: Would Bananas Foster work with any other fruit?
Pawpaw would work well.
- January 21st, 2021, 10:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Not much Australia talk here...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 5174
Re: Not much Australia talk here...
With China's new 200% tariffs on Australian wine, I expect to soon see more stateside--but probably still not the stuff we will be talking about.
- January 21st, 2021, 8:12 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Any one use a Moka Pot?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 960
Re: Any one use a Moka Pot?
One thing I see missing is there are too many former baristas that want to stamp the grinds down like an espresso machine; don't do that. The grounds should be finely ground but loose.
- January 5th, 2021, 12:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BAMA Pairing?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1297
Re: BAMA Pairing?
I've been lurking/absorbing the knowledge on this board for awhile. As an impressionable (relative) youth, I have sought out my first bottle of Bel-Air Marquis d'Aligre, 2010. From what I've read here and elsewhere, I understand that it is not a "typical" Bordeaux. For the BAMA enthusiast...
- January 4th, 2021, 12:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Consumption in 2020
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2139
Re: Consumption in 2020
2020: Consumed (192) 2019: Consumed (187) 2018: Consumed (192) The only interesting this is when I'm just opening for dinner wines with my partner, the average price per bottle dropped significantly in 2020. "It's organic. It has no nutritional value, but consistency is not really a human trait...
- January 3rd, 2021, 11:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: German Dornfelder...what is this bottle???
- Replies: 20
- Views: 939
Re: German Dornfelder...what is this bottle???
Can someone translate the back label? The grape variety is Dornfelder: https://www.wine-searcher.com/grape-139-dornfelder#:~:text=Dornfelder%20is%20a%20relatively%20recent,crossing%20of%20Helfensteiner%20and%20Heroldrebe.&text=It%20is%20commonly%20made%20in,%2C%20Sp%C3%A4tburgunder%20(Pinot%20N...
- December 31st, 2020, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: "a crisis unlike anything the Champagne region has ever seen"
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3856
Re: "a crisis unlike anything the Champagne region has ever seen"
Sounds like it will be good for the consumer. Somehow not too worried about any of my favorites.
- December 31st, 2020, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 Matello Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard Ribbon Ridge
- Replies: 16
- Views: 596
Re: TN: 2010 Matello Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard Ribbon Ridge
Great note! Sounds like I need to keep an eye out for it. David Byrne (of Talking Heads fame) makes flowcharts and I think this is my favorite:
- December 31st, 2020, 11:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Classifying farmer fizz
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4674
Re: Classifying farmer fizz
Pretty close to mine--but I'd add in Mousse Fils and Laherte Freres. FYI, Cedric Mousse is buying grapes for one wine. That *sshole. A few days after the election (when the results were sure) I opened a 2015 Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules, NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Gra...
- December 31st, 2020, 11:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Classifying farmer fizz
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4674
Re: Classifying farmer fizz
Tastes in Champagne vary so widely that I don't think you're going to get consensus. For example I'm not a fan of Egly Ouriet or Ledru (or Krug for that matter) but many people whose palates I respect adore them. So here are mine: 1st (price allowing I buy these producers) Benoit Lahaye Bereche Cal...
- December 29th, 2020, 8:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1991 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
- Replies: 22
- Views: 722
Re: TN: 1991 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley
A few other years of the reserve on K&L auctions right now--but doesn't ship to my state.