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You all inspired me to pop a ‘18 tonight:

Not too ripe and nice tannins on the end. Built to age and on the Pinot side of the curve.

1997 Tenuta Friggiali Brunello di Montalcino Donna Olga. Drinking great now.

Ohio has a lovely new tradition that when Dr. Amy Acton gives a virus update at 2:00 PM (with Gov. DeWine), we all drink wine, colloquially known as Wine with DeWine. Today I opened a 2014 Sebastian Dampt Chablis 1er Les Vaillons; killer juice! Imported by Fass and a nice qpr at around $30. What a n...

Absolutely everything that is made via carbonic maceration (I think). Usually that is labeled Beaujolais Nouveau. I disagree on both points. The 2 wines I referenced as needing age are both made with semi-carbonic maceration. Neither is Nouveau. Trust Doug. I really don't know. I'm here to learn. A...

It was long my understanding (perhaps incorrect) that the beauty of Beaujolais was that they were so appealing and approachable at release. Get 'em, drink 'em. More and more now, however, it seems to me that there's a trend in these houses making wines with more structure that will seriously benefi...

Michael Klein wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2020, 12:36 pm
josh i am def interested - have you had this cuvee before and can you comment?

I haven't. Mostly going from Cellartracker notes (the producer not this vintage), 11 years on the lees, low dosage, and 2008.

Asked for some of the 2008 Cuvée Robert Fleury Extra Brut

We have a house right across the street from Joe Biden's primary residence, in Rehoboth Beach, rented for August.

First bottle was a 2010 Beaucastel Coudoulet. Could not taste any fruit. Very astringent. Predominant harsh mourvedre taste. Poured it down the drain. Second bottle, same wine. Similar but not as severe. Drinkable, but barely. Not enjoyable. I'm curious to see how the second bottle is over the next...

I'm amazed anyone buys white Burgs at all... Think I bought four bottles this year. What's the alternative? I'm asking out of ignorance, white Burg has been out of my price range. No true alternative -- that's why idiots like me keep buying it by the case! If you really want a Chardonnay, I've neve...

I'm amazed anyone buys white Burgs at all... Think I bought four bottles this year.

The Fed-ex delivery person today didn't make me sign but did verify who I was from a distance. He also told me that they are going to not be able to deliver wine at some point soon. It was a delivery person though, not something official, so take it with a grain of salt.

Donna Olga Brunello di Montalcino 2015 Jancis 16/20. Not sure about her ratings and how that translate in terms of is this a good/great/wine. Any help? I recently opened a 1997 of it and gave it a 93: Nose of saddle leather, red bramble fruit, a bit of baking spices. Nice acid and a lingering finish.

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Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 9:44 am
OK, who beat me to the 1998 Winston Churchill for $125?
Was this sent today? If so, my lack of buying in recent months must have moved me off the priority email list. This is the first time I can recall not receiving something.

It was Cellaraiders, not Envoyer...

1988 Catherine et Pierre Breton Chinon Beaumont
1994 Weingut Hermann Ludes Klüsserather Bruderschaft Riesling Auslese
1991 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley

I decided this is the time to start an importing and distributing company. I'm just focusing more on retail than restaurants at this point and lower price points than higher price points. I've got a great 6.99 Chiant DOCGi: https://www.google.com/maps/place/I+Mori+-+Canneta+Srl/@43.7371109,11.07904...

I decided this is the time to start an importing and distributing company. I'm just focusing more on retail than restaurants at this point and lower price points than higher price points. I've got a great 6.99 Chiant DOCGi: https://www.google.com/maps/place/I+Mori+-+Canneta+Srl/@43.7371109,11.079049...

It's times like these that I'm thankful for my membership to Restaurant Depot.

Thanks Tim. Any word on the Pertimali (Livio Sassetti) Brunello di Montalcino?

Not wine country--but:

Thanks. Always have an eye out for things like this.

I personally prefer my Burgundy to be around 20 years old (or older) to get the notes I love. I've yet to get sous bois from anything in Cali. Not saying that Cali isn't worth aging as I've got some cool tea, soy, and coffee notes from them--but never sous bois. If you aren't judging a wine for tert...

I've never had a good $20 cab. With $35 and a sale, I can think of some good ones. I’d lover to hear what $35 would get. Thanks! I'm confident that this would beat Caymus in a blind tasting: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/kenefick%20ranch%20cabernet%20sauvignon%20chris's%20cuvee/2014/usa/usd

I've never had a good $20 cab. With $35 and a sale, I can think of some good ones.

i guess they already have the long established reputation of providing 'deals' but since i have signed up i haven't seen a single tempting offer. Was much better before the tariffs. I asked about a current vintage of a wine that I've got in previous vintages from them and they said they were waitin...

I might be interested in coming over from Columbus?

I tried to sign up but that requirement of an agreement that they will send emails is a deal breaker for me. I don't want more wine spam.

The things I've heard most is a perception that wine makes people sleepy and sulphur dioxide gives hangovers. I think the perception that natural wines are healthier and doesn't give as bad of hangovers, and often 'organic' or biodynamic (i.e. good for the earth) is the selling point over the taste....

Headed to Maui in a couple weeks with the family (kids are 6 and 8). Road to Hana is on the agenda, but curious what the can’t-miss stops are on the route. Don’t think we will keep the kids’ attention long enough to hit all the spots, so looking for a few to prioritize into the day. Thanks Mama's F...

I sure do love vintage Ployez-Jacquemart Blanc de Blancs. I do especially love their Ployez-Jacquemart Brut Champagne Liesse d'Harbonville, but it's not much of a savings from Comtes. It is aged for six months in three year old barrels, but doesn't undergo malolactic fermentation.

I am relatively new to the wine game but unfortunately I discovered my love for wine at a late age. I am now looking to backfill my cellar. What are the go to online sites to buy wine with some age. I am particularly interested in those sites that truly guarantee provenance, that provide a good cus...

I love my Weber and maintain the opposite of Hank Hill. A gas grill isn't a grill, but an upside down broiler. I am tempted by the ceramic kamado grills (e.g. BGE) but can't believe there is that much of a difference than a Weber.

Looks like I'm going to hit up Longwood Gardens, Panzer, and HDH soon.

etomasi wrote: ↑
February 21st, 2020, 7:31 pm
huh, interesting on the shipping. Since I'm in DC, I travel through Delaware to and from Philly/NJ/NY to visit folks so I may start looking at the HDH auctions more.

That's where I'm at too--but I can't even find where their warehouse is in Delaware?

No shipping to Ohio. Tried to stock up on Catherine et Pierre Breton. Boo

Has anyone tried beaver (the animal not the euphemism)?
http://www.cookingissues.com/2010/08/13 ... index.html

1. Ankimo
2. Caribou
3. Morels
4. Lobster
5. Memphis Ribs

Looking for a dark red/black fruited wine, black cherry perhaps. I really like notes of anise, clove, star anise, black licorice, tar and earth. A tannic spine is good, but nothing for formidable. Something actually available, please. Thank you in advance. Anise, clove, and licorice are going to co...

Anywhere to buy it? I can't find it on their website.

I did well with only a bit less than $400 in damage today and another $170 in wedlock wishes. Always the bridesmaid and never the bride.

I tasted and toured Felsina this summer and left with half a case of the '16 Rancia. The Colonia gets a bit more oak time in the barrel and is a bit more limited but I thought the Rancia was wonderful. Both are 100% new French oak. It was one of my favorite wineries in Chianti from the visits. I'd p...

Thanks. Envoyer and Lopa have both sent out offers on this wine. Below is from Greg on the 2016: $44.99 Francois Lumpp is currently our favorite producer in Givry an appellation located in the Cote Chalonnaise. Francois is known for the graceful purity of his wines. Lumpp shows off the terrior of Gi...

2009 Evesham Wood Cuvee J Pinot Noir Somewhat high toned reddish briar fruit and sour cherry with baking spice and underlying mushrooms, understory and earth. Finely balanced acidity through the midpalate with another round of nutmeg/baking spice on the slightly tannic finish. Mild bitterness. Some...

It seems that the majority of responses are saying to "just drink young wine." I completely agree with the view that the best wines are the ones you like, but the point of this post is more to try to understand what it is that people like about aged wines. Do people that enjoy aged wines just not t...

Bump? Anything?

Kelly Walker wrote: ↑
February 12th, 2020, 4:50 pm
Yes. I have won HK bids. They will ship no charge to get wine to US. You will pay domestic shipping though

Thanks.

I almost won a great deal on Acker's Hong Kong auction and would have kept bidding if I knew I could get it shipped to the US. Is that legal? Is shipping reasonable?
https://www.ackerwines.com/content/live ... ionId=1266

Ian S wrote: ↑
February 11th, 2020, 2:23 pm
Chenin Blanc, particularly Huet Vouvray. All 3 vineyards produce brilliant wines in all manner of sweetness, which age spectacularly.

Loire in general is an undervalued region. I love many of the reds too. My best qpr was a case of 1991 Chateau Souverain Reserve at $14 a bottle at auction.

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
February 7th, 2020, 2:14 am
Champagne is the classic pairing.

Add some french fries for good measure.

2008 and 2013 hog the spotlight, I'm interested to hear more about 2013. Terry Theise spoke really highly of it and referred to some of my favorite producers. Every bottling and '13 base NV I've tasted has been excellent. Chardonnay and BdBs really special. Not sure about quantities though, some gr...

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