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Very nice! So each one of those has a corresponding bin in Cellartracker? :) that’s the (eventual) plan. First goal was just to get everything in the cool cellar. I just did mine and I labeled each column as a CellarTracker bin rather than each slot. Each “section” was assigned a letter and then ea...

Very nice!

So each one of those has a corresponding bin in Cellartracker?

Got in my order of a mixed case of SV Pinot and a mixed case of cellar defenders in late Friday. Don’t buy two cases (or even a case) of much but had to this go around.

Todd Hamina wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2020, 8:47 pm
The 7's and 8's are both in nice spots now, but could go another five years. The 9 can go forever. It's bomb proof.

Thanks!

Todd, speaking of your “aged” wines the handsome country lawyer might like. Are the 07-09 Deux Vert syrah I’m holding ready to drink? Or, should I keep waiting?

Sorry I missed this one. I’d say I had somewhere else to be but we know that’s not true. Was just making dinner and doing family quarantine stuff.

Happy birthday Todd!

In for something just not sure what yet!

LSO and UPS made spring deliveries today. Neither asked for signature. But did a recognition signer was of age.

Even Oklahoma jumped on this. Except no cocktails. Still have to make those yourself at home. But the local breweries and liquor stores being able to deliver is huge.

Nate Simon wrote: ↑
March 24th, 2020, 9:23 am
Cracked another one last night. This will definitely scratch the itch of any AFWE Cali Chardonnay fans. Stylistically reminiscent of Ceritas, maybe Radio-Coteau.

I’ve wondered if this comes from a vineyard that Radio-Coteau does a SVD Chardonnay from...

With my home cellar nearing completion I will soon move wine from off-site storage (Phenol55 in Seattle and Wine Spectrum in Sonoma) to the house. I thought I would offer bottles for sale now rather than move and then sell. Some are listed due to changing tastes and others due to less than expected ...

Do you have a shipping date lined up for these orders? I didn’t see one in the thread or the emails we exchanged. Thanks! Pardon my delay here! Email (erin@mdcwines.com) is always the fastest way to reach me if you need anything in the future. Your package is en route, and I'll email you separately...

2016 Gambrels of the Sky with empanadas tonight. Popped and poured. No funk. Good grip. Not fruit forward but plenty there. All berry for me. Wife found it to be more mineral than fruit. Last one of those. Probably should’ve picked up some more or saved one...

Opened a 2008 Palmina Nebbiolo tonight. Threw lots of sediment but I didn’t stand it up. First taste was very tart with lots of cherry. Let decant an hour and it began to soften. Still a lot of cherry with some prune showing thru. Really nice wine.

Did a virtual happy hour with buddies yesterday. Four of us in town and one in Switzerland. We were all drinking different stuff and not all wine. But, it was actually a lot of fun. We just used FaceTime and it worked fine. Never used Zoom.

Can I open wine fit for the Thunder Bucket for the video offline?

It precious in the sense of rare or costly, but precious indeed to us traditionalists! So how was your "precious one" (Gollum voice!)? The cork and the colour looked ok so I'm guessing it was a good one! Gollum indeed! Reticent even after some decanting, got better as the night ended with my 3rd gl...

The newer bottles are made by the Hoopes family. Not sure when they bought the brand but I believe the last 8-12 vintages.

Finally got my design finished a few weeks ago. Racks shipped today and are set to arrive Monday. May self quarantine myself next week so I can install. Final design:

My wine racks from WRA shipped today. But, my room isn’t this nice!

Jenn followed up with me today and my wines have shipped. Great service!

Do you have a shipping date lined up for these orders? I didn’t see one in the thread or the emails we exchanged. Thanks!

Anyone know if all Sandlands has shipped?

I can't think of any $20 wine that's better in every single aspect than Thivin. I agree, except where is it $20 these days!?! It is my top 3-5 annual QPR. Cannot recall a vintage was wasn’t at least enjoyable. Is your love of Thivin where you get the label of being a country squire as Kermit Lynch ...

Ended up with a couple bottles of 2008 Palmina Nebbiolo at a non-profit wine pull this weekend. I know the donor so I believe provenance should be good. Are these hold or ready to go? CT lists 2018 as the ending drink date.

The Cajun Grill reminds me of the Hasty Bake which is made here in town.

https://www.hastybake.com/

It will be my next grilling purchase.

Ooo dang the lump charcoal can be expensive! Couple dumb questions - Do/can you mix regular charcoal with lump? Anyone use fire starter cubes? I have a premium Weber kettle and chimney in my Amazon shopping cart... May hold on charcoal tray for now, unless someone can convince me to buy it. I do no...

As a consumer I dislike the “nickel and dime” aspect of multiple fees but as a community advocate that has worked on putting a BID in place I recognize how impactful to a community’s development (or redevelopment) an assessment such as a BID can be. Has your group considered (assuming is is legal in...

I’ll add that lump charcoal is more responsive to changes in oxygen/air flow. So, you can use the vents (upper and lower) on the Weber to control the heat or smoke. I believe there is some regional nature to lump charcoal distribution so I’d check with a local owned grill store to get the best local...

I only used gas for direct grilling for about five to seven years. It was all about convenience with a young family. First time I fired up the charcoal grill I made thick cut bone in pork chops. The flavor imparted by the charcoal was remarkable and something I missed. The gas grill got cleaned up a...

I have owned a Weber Original Kettle Premium for about five years. It’s the best value in outdoor cooking in my opinion. I recently started using the charcoal baskets that fit around the outside and I’m not convinced they are any better than just a pile off to the side. I don’t use a chimney. I use ...

If you don’t have a story involving someone’s genitals you either have not worked at a winery or your story isn’t coming up to the standards of what I would consider egregious. "Serving" not "making", totally different Sir. Jim could be referring to a winery tasting room... Ha! ETA: and, genitals a...

Sally is the wine version of Karen?

About once a year I pull a case or two of these types of wines and donate to a local charity event or school pta fundraiser. You’re a hero for helping them fill up their wine pull with wines that aren’t swill and costs more than $20.

This, plus I would add provenance of the wines. If someone buts from my winery, the wines go from our storage(50-55F), into the shipping process, which is usually monitored closely(our shipper tried to hit too narrow a window last fall, first weather issue in over a decade of shipping with them), a...

This is a subject that I have personally struggled with and talked with winemakers about. Here in Oklahoma we’ve only been able to legally ship wine direct for the last eighteen months. Some wineries would skirt the rules with third party shippers but, many wineries wouldn’t mess with it. When our l...

I think I am in line with what others have said... 1) Guaranteed access to wine I like, with no gambling on whether it will hit the stores and in what amounts. 2) Access to wine that will never hit the stores. Someone also mentioned small lots, "one offs," etc. 3) Not having to "hunt." I hate the t...

I have a 2001 Forman Cab I intend on opening tonight. Been standing up for a couple days now. Any recommendations on decant time? This will be the oldest Forman I’ve opened by about five years. How was the wine? It was great! The dusty, cassis and tobacco nose and complex texture I love on older Bo...

Is Bris Sally’s child?

I have a 2001 Forman Cab I intend on opening tonight. Been standing up for a couple days now. Any recommendations on decant time? This will be the oldest Forman I’ve opened by about five years.

Probably not the right thread but what the heck. Has anyone heard a podcast with the guys from Arnot Roberts? I haven’t been able find one.

Congratulations on the retirement!

Looks like my grand plan was overruled so these are going to wait for another time. Will keep everyone posted when I do make them.

Thank you for these notes (years later)! I am planning a trip and think this is the exact trio I want to visit (if they will have me) We did Todd and Marcus on the same day and then Patricia Green the next. Considering doing Eyrie but time didn’t really allow for us due to the short trip. But, if o...

I can’t imagine having two wine buyers in the house. Having two drinkers is expensive enough!

I think he has a problem with certain yeasts usages calling wines dirty when they were not. I remember the 2001 Forman. Something like 69 points and I cornered the market for them for like $30ish. A beautiful wine. Have you opened any of these 2001 Formans recently? Thinking I may open for Valentin...

Instant pots/crock pots pulverize the meat and you lose the flavor and crust that comes from slow braising in a good liquid. I always braise short ribs in port/red wine with a mirepoix of onions, carrots, garlic, some red wine vinegar, chicken broth and honey. Separate the fat from the braising liq...

Looks nice. I’ve seen several places that sell these planks. Both wine and whiskey barrels. Some with the stamps still visible. Did your installer have any issues?

Could try Kalbi. Not sure how the extra fat would work, but have been using some incredible marbled but not Waygu ribs, and they were amazing. I will confess to not sure being confident I have the knife skills to pull off Kalbi. I’m like a kid trying to cut bread with a spoon with knife in my hand.

Braise or pressure cooker. Like Mike, I also like to let them sit overnight and defat the next day, but if you are pressed for time, you can pour off most of it after a short cool down just by eyeballing. Daniel Boulud's years old recipe with celery duo is an excellent all purpose prep. Threw the p...

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