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Kris Patten wrote: ↑
November 15th, 2019, 6:35 pm
Got a box yesterday from Will congratulating me on new baby with a couple of his 2017s and a card.

Super cool gesture, huge thanks Will.

Now this is so cool!

Does anyone know if Verite or Trinite Estate are in danger? I believe they in the Chalk Hill area. The fire burned right over Chalk Hill, Verité is in the middle of it. No word on whether they or Calluna Estate sustained damage. They had some new construction going on at Verité when I drove by last...

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
October 26th, 2019, 9:46 pm
Hoping this isn’t the last time I see this view.

Shit! I am so wishing you, and everyone up there our best. Just sick to my stomach seeing what's going on up there.

My wife and I were talking about going, but then realized we have a wedding that night... although, the wedding is in DTLA... maybe the won't notice if we sneak out... Tix on StubHub are now, shockingly, at $19 so if you want to pop in it won't cost you much. I would rather give them to someone her...

We have a conflict and will not be able to make this show. Offering these 2 tickets up for FREE to the first person that can make the show. Tom Morello is the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine. Tom Morello - The Atlas Underground Live Sat • Nov 02 2019 • 7:00 PM The Belasco Theater — Los Angele...

Love to see the NY offline being setup. All of my bottles will go to the almost annual Old Vine offline we do out here in California. Great way to share this great offering.

Thanks for the great retrospective offer Joel!! Quick trigger pulling got the 4 wines I was wanting. All of these will be making appearances at the next couple of Old Vine Offlines that Brian Tuite hosts.
1994 & 1996 Old Hill
1994 Belloni
1988 Dickerson

David Baum wrote: ↑
October 4th, 2019, 11:54 am
I wonder who much of this is just too many grapes as a result of bountiful crops with the drought conditions softening

Along with over-planting. Lots of new or expanded vineyards planted over the past decade.

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
September 3rd, 2019, 7:34 pm

Mike Stoneking wrote: ↑
September 3rd, 2019, 4:51 pm
Gotta pull out of this one. Business trip to Utah. Have fun.
Stupid work! Over a weekend???

Early Sunday flight and a full week of training/qualifications.

Gotta pull out of this one. Business trip to Utah. Have fun.

You can taste Pete Seghesio's excellent zins (and pinot and chard) at his meat market in the same building as Single Thread (Pete owns the building): https://journeymanmeat.com/cut-cured-crafted/salumeria-wine-shop/ https://www.journeymanwine.com Was just at Jouneyman Meat on Friday. The salumi boa...

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
September 2nd, 2019, 5:15 pm

Mike Stoneking wrote: ↑
September 1st, 2019, 10:16 pm
We grabbed these two.

Both are drinking way better after 1.5 days in the bottle. Bedrock has more up front fruit but a smooth finish. The Carlisle is just sweet from beginning to end. Smooth and lingering.

We grabbed these two.

We will bring some sausages or Salumi from Journeyman Meat Co. in Healdsburg. Had their Salumi tray last night and it was awesome. Brian, do you have Salumi covered?

Almost to the hotel. Rough drive since leaving The City.

Frank, just sent in a $100 donation in support of the tasting note challenge. Thanks for the notes and all you and Jill do to advance this great cause. Wanted to be there but Dana's mom was down this past weekend so the family could celebrate Dana's B-Day. Wetrock, thanks for your notes as well. Now...

Here are my wines for the event. 2013 Scherrer Winery Zinfandel Scherrer Shale Terrace 2013 Limerick Lane Zinfandel Russian River Valley 1993 Ravenswood Zinfandel Old Hill 2009 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch 1979 Edmeades Vineyards Zinfandel DuPratt Vineyard I also have to make the trek to Limeric...

Time to nail down some details. Wines- Lets do a mix, 2013's and some free for all wild cards. Love to find the surprises in the wild cards. Food (main)- I will always go for the grill. I can bring a couple nice Flannery Hangers to toss on the grill. Food (sides/apps)- traveling so easier for us to ...

Don't see this mentioned but I hate the first come-first served concept. If a release opens and I am not in a position to order as soon as the offer opens and I miss out on a bottle that I, and everyone else wants, it pisses me off. You don't need to hold an allocation for weeks, or even a single we...

Confirming Dana & Mike. Coming up Friday.

https://i.imgur.com/aHP71C5l.jpg Modern Times Beer. Space Demon IPA. 6.7% ABV. Hopped with Simcoe and Centennial and then dry hopped@3lbs/bbl with Amarillo, Strata and Nelson. I love beers like this one, kinda austere, soft and delicate but still has plenty of character and complexities. The hop co...

How about the last weekend in July, since August appears to be out - Sat July 27? Posted above that we are in Colorado 7-26 to 8-3. Our available Saturdays are 8/31 and all of the September weekends. Want to do this early in those dates to possibly get some winemakers to attend. Sorry for being suc...

Will check on the 10th. In Colorado the previous 2 weekends. An old vines offline is not whole without the Stonekings, we’ll work around your schedule. flirtysmile Dana is out for the 10th, 17th and likely the 24th as her co-manager scheduled vacation from August 9-23. I can make it, but it's not a...

Will check on the 10th. In Colorado the previous 2 weekends.

We will take part in this one.

I have a guest room if you really are coming! Make it a weekend! Think about it - WINE! And 6/22 is Northern Rhone Day at my offsite. Think about it - WINE! Ok, though I prefer Pinot so on balance I still think you should come be be a supporter of the Berserker offline possibilities. Me. I'm doing ...

Bruce Rudman wrote: ↑
June 11th, 2019, 7:49 pm

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 8:25 pm
I'm considering, even though it's DAYUM far away...hope I can make it work out
I have a guest room if you really are coming! Make it a weekend! Think about it - WINE!

And 6/22 is Northern Rhone Day at my offsite. Think about it - WINE!

Here are a couple of places to start your search. The SF Chronicle article it will send you toward some of the best Zinfandel vineyards in California. Then hit Wine Searcher and buy those wines. The HVS website is a treasure trove of information on old vine properties, a large amount are Zinfandel. ...

August 17 is good for us. Danas' Birthday!

Pm'd you the numbers for a friend that will be back there at weeks end. He lives there and is up for a dinner and can give you some suggestions on other things to do. Thanks for this, Mike, Very much, but neither a PM nor an email has come through to date. Perhaps, try again, please? Just sent an e...

Of course we will be there. Our no go weekends/Saturdays at this time are July 27 and August 3.

Pm'd you the numbers for a friend that will be back there at weeks end. He lives there and is up for a dinner and can give you some suggestions on other things to do.

Doing much better the past few months. About time!!

March- Bought 22 and consumed 20
April- Bought 9 and consumed 25
May Bought ZERO (last done April 2008) and consumed 19

Craft beer consumption is up, as is the weight!! I think I have a new problem.

BedrockFest would be awesome! Sounds like a great night.

Dana & Mike for sure.

Dang. Booked that weekend in Denver. BF2.5 was epic. Sad to miss this one Jay.

Get out early and drive some of the backroads in these areas and take in the scenery. In Paso, go out 24th Street west towards Adelaida Road and take that drive to Adelaide Vineyards (they open at 10am!). The hills are beautiful green at this time of the year and if you look around you will likely s...

So this will happen in SoCal early May.

https://www.delish.com/food-news/a26754 ... lflowFBDEL

Matt,
What a great read and a great trip. Thanks.

Re: Falltacular 2019--Saturday, 2/16/2019 @ My Place In The OC Well that sucks.

Well that sucks.

Picked up the Berserker logo one to replace my lost one.

Have your BD credit card statements sent to an address besides your home if you are married. Life saving move!

LODGING UPDATE- Best Western Marina Shores (800) 232-3262 The block on the rooms gets lifted on Friday and here are the available rooms. 1- Double Queen 1- Standard King 2- 2 Room King Suites Saturday only for the Jacuzzi Suite You can still get a room after the block is lifted at the negotiated pri...

GET OFF MY LAWN!!

I might show up with all my MI wines. Just don't want them dragging me down.

Not finding the Friday night dinner?? If you login to the Falltacular Facebook Page the updated file is there. You’re listed as paid +1 fir the dinner. Thanks Brian. I have not ever accessed Facebook for this event relying on the posts herein. I'm the rookie here and still learning how's to play. E...

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Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2018, 5:56 pm

Mike Stoneking wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2018, 12:26 pm
Hey Brian, I will back you up with an additional $5 donation for every tasting note.
Thanks Mike! I have another anonymous donor of $2/note!

Nice!

Hey Brian, I will back you up with an additional $5 donation for every tasting note.

Lodging Details Best Western Plus Marina Shores 34280 Pacific Coast Highway Dana Point CA 92629 (800) 232-3262 or (949) 248-1000 Please contact the front desk to reserve your room. You MUST use the phrase “Laura’s House Falltacular” when reserving to get the group pricing that was offered. These roo...

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