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- January 17th, 2021, 3:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Tasting Note: Gravner Ribolla 2009
- Replies: 19
- Views: 693
Re: Tasting Note: Gravner Ribolla 2009
I have a 2007 Klinec Rebula sitting in my cellar. Any ideas on this? I have no clue about it being past prime. Or how to serve it. Only had orange wine at tastings and a few at wine bars.
- January 16th, 2021, 6:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Hidden Ridge...What to do now that they're gone?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 649
Re: Hidden Ridge...What to do now that they're gone?
The owners of Hidden Ridge were from my home state, Oklahoma. While I don’t know them a very good friend knows them. I understand the Wards sold the property shortly after Cassidy’s husband, Lynn passed away. My timeline might be a touch off, but I do know he passed a few years ago. It also happened...
- January 16th, 2021, 6:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The World's Biggest Wine Lovers
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1427
Re: The World's Biggest Wine Lovers
US not even top 20? Interesting.
- January 15th, 2021, 9:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Impensata - Kinsman winemaker Abreu vineyard manager
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1977
Re: Impensata - Kinsman winemaker Abreu vineyard manager
Doesn’t Staglin come from Bella Oaks? Former source for old Heitz wines?
Never mind, just reread post and saw that pointed out.
Where have the groups been going in between these releases? Aren’t there gaps between the Heitz and Staglin bottling. And then now?
Never mind, just reread post and saw that pointed out.
Where have the groups been going in between these releases? Aren’t there gaps between the Heitz and Staglin bottling. And then now?
- January 15th, 2021, 4:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 5th Most Expensive wine in the WORLD - on discount sale
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2068
Re: 5th Most Expensive wine in the WORLD - on discount sale
Did you allow vintage substitution when you bought it?
- January 14th, 2021, 9:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cellar ceiling (cosmetic)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 725
Re: Cellar ceiling (cosmetic)
My cellar is in the basement and has 7’ ceiling height so I did a drywall ceiling because I didn’t want the room to feel smaller and I wanted to feel like it had been there since the house was built in 1925. The room outside my cellar has the original 12” pine tongue and groove plank paneling. I kep...
- January 12th, 2021, 7:34 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1798
- Views: 99167
Re: What did you cook tonight?
Carnitas - smoked for 4 hours, then braised (Pic is as I pulled from smoker, put in Dutch Oven for braising) How do you serve your carnitas? whole wheat tortilla, maui onion and cilantro, avocado and hot sauce! I prefer corn from the local Mexican grocery store but to each their own whole wheat! :)...
- January 11th, 2021, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: First decent wine glass
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1011
Re: First decent wine glass
How much bigger is the 1855? Height is similar, bowl is much larger, but that's not the objective (volume) The 1855 is designed to help capture aromatics from Bordeaux while restraining the alcohol. I'm the importer for the Grassl brand in N. America. Our Elemental line is a closer comparison to th...
- January 11th, 2021, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: What did you cook tonight?
- Replies: 1798
- Views: 99167
Re: What did you cook tonight?
How do you serve your carnitas?Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑January 11th, 2021, 5:26 pm Carnitas - smoked for 4 hours, then braised
(Pic is as I pulled from smoker, put in Dutch Oven for braising)
- January 10th, 2021, 10:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
- Replies: 126
- Views: 5611
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2021 Thread
Congrats, Paul! I made up for yesterday by eating soup today. I almost forgot to post a song for this, the 10th day of Dryuary. "Ten" is the title of Pearl Jam's debut album. Pearl Jam propelled grunge into the mainstream, and Ten stands shoulder to shoulder with other legendary first eff...
- January 10th, 2021, 9:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Generosity of Berserkers
- Replies: 47
- Views: 2257
Re: The Generosity of Berserkers
What is enjoying wine if not among the company of friends, new and old? I’ve found much less joy in drinking wine over the last ten months because I haven’t been able to taste with friends and make new ones. The Zoom sessions were okay but fell off after a few. Awesome story and look forward to hear...
- January 9th, 2021, 8:55 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Old Sour Brown Ale - still ok?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 226
Re: Old Sour Brown Ale - still ok?
I still have original release Prarie Bomb in my refrigerator. Not sure when I’ll open it.
- January 9th, 2021, 5:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: First Date Wines
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2542
Re: First Date Wines
My last first date was twenty years ago next month and I was seven months from legally consuming alcohol. Coffee date it was! Couldn’t risk getting thrown in the slammer for my fake identification. 

- January 7th, 2021, 7:00 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
- Replies: 44
- Views: 1844
Re: Everyday dinnerware recommendation needed
Fiesta ware family.
- January 7th, 2021, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2007 Cayuse - Syrah "En Cerise Vineyard" (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 758
Re: TN: 2007 Cayuse - Syrah "En Cerise Vineyard" (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley)
It’s been a few years but I’ve had Cayuse at the 15-18 year range and it was delicious.
I don’t even touch my Cayuse until 7-10 years.
I don’t even touch my Cayuse until 7-10 years.
- January 3rd, 2021, 12:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
- Replies: 147
- Views: 5722
Re: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
Are you confusing my country banker palate with the palate of a country squire?RichardFlack wrote: ↑January 3rd, 2021, 11:49 amWell played sir!
(but not what I was thinking LOL)
- January 3rd, 2021, 11:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your cellar's core strength?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 4554
Re: Your cellar's core strength?
Developing core strength is my cellar’s NY resolution. Really want to protect the spine for longevity. Help with rotation and speed. IMHO, do it slowly and don't do it until you know what you want your cellar's core strength to be. I have thought from prior posts that you were not sure. It is great...
- January 3rd, 2021, 10:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
- Replies: 147
- Views: 5722
Re: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
Ya ok?
- January 2nd, 2021, 9:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your cellar's core strength?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 4554
Re: Your cellar's core strength?
Developing core strength is my cellar’s NY resolution. Really want to protect the spine for longevity. Help with rotation and speed.
- January 1st, 2021, 7:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What's Your Favorite Buy-and-Drink Red?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2637
- December 31st, 2020, 8:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Classifying farmer fizz
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4113
Re: Classifying farmer fizz
Where does J Lassalle rank? I recall their bottle stating they’re Premier Cru. The Premier Cru is the ranking of the village(s) where the grapes come from. Champagne has a truly odd ranking for Grand and Premier cru. It's not a vineyard, it's the village. Thanks. Was a true question as a newbie to ...
- December 31st, 2020, 6:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Classifying farmer fizz
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4113
Re: Classifying farmer fizz
Where does J Lassalle rank? I recall their bottle stating they’re Premier Cru.
- December 30th, 2020, 8:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Glassware
- Replies: 290
- Views: 19777
Re: Grassl Glassware
Kind words. Thanks. Humbling. Really. David makes an astute observation on the champs and the grape/glass combo. We are finding more red wine makers shift to the Liberté for their tasting rooms. Realm being a good example. Younger reds, even the ‘big’ ones appear to do well with the wider base but ...
- December 30th, 2020, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
- Replies: 764
- Views: 51581
Re: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
I haven’t seen scores for Marcus’ wine in the past. Are these quite a bit higher? Hi Josh, The 97 is a first. Josh Raynolds scored the 2017 Heritage No. 10 at 96. But we’ve seen 91-95 scores for a number of years now. I do feel that we’ve continued to improve our work, both in the cellar and farmin...
- December 30th, 2020, 4:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
- Replies: 764
- Views: 51581
Re: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
I haven’t seen scores for Marcus’ wine in the past. Are these quite a bit higher?
- December 30th, 2020, 7:49 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Zero Alcohol Spirits
- Replies: 8
- Views: 452
Re: Zero Alcohol Spirits
I’ve enjoyed a Topo Chico over ice with a lime often this year.
- December 30th, 2020, 6:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Glassware
- Replies: 290
- Views: 19777
Re: Grassl Glassware
Looking forward to picking up a few more Grassl glasses on BDay, picked up 1885 and Cru last year and love them. Would like to add to those if available and am thinking of picking up some Liberte or Mineralite for Chardonnay and Champagne. Looks like people use both for bubbles and whites so lookin...
- December 29th, 2020, 12:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
- Replies: 147
- Views: 5722
Re: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
So my cellar being 92% USA is okay? Only if you have wines from every state neener ! CA - 66% WA - 13% OR - 12% Oregon is trending up as I drink thru but don’t replace CA Pinot Noir and buy Oregon Pinot Noir. Syrah - 26% Pinot Noir - 19% Cabernet Sauvignon - 17% Pretty clear what we drink!
- December 28th, 2020, 8:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Happy B-day to the Legend Tom Hill
- Replies: 14
- Views: 740
Re: Happy B-day to the Legend Tom Hill
Happy birthday Tom.
Can’t wait for the wee bloody pulpit on those wines.
Can’t wait for the wee bloody pulpit on those wines.
- December 28th, 2020, 8:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
- Replies: 147
- Views: 5722
Re: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
So my cellar being 92% USA is okay? If that is what you want to drink, why not? I tend to buy what is readily available at retail and tastings locally. And, without a tasting group that has the experience and cellars to assist in tasting on old world wines it has been hard to push the budget in tha...
- December 28th, 2020, 6:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
- Replies: 147
- Views: 5722
Re: Is wine cellar diversity all it is cracked up to be
So my cellar being 92% USA is okay?
- December 28th, 2020, 5:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Glassware
- Replies: 290
- Views: 19777
Re: Grassl Glassware
Big fan of the decanter.Chris Freemott wrote: ↑December 28th, 2020, 3:27 pm Travis
The decanter and the Elemental carafe will be offered.
- December 28th, 2020, 5:35 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
- Replies: 620
- Views: 37994
Re: The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas
This KILLED me, as I have quite a few friends that run pellet rigs (Traeger, Rec Tec). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAk2cKbOFZ4 I run a Traeger. Posted about it two posts up for yours. But I also use a Weber so I’m not completely pellets. Haha. This was pretty funny. Sent over to a few buddies t...
- December 28th, 2020, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Glassware
- Replies: 290
- Views: 19777
Re: Grassl Glassware
My sole remaining 1855 is 89 grams. I’ve broken two, one a dog’s tail and it’s replacement a snap from the dishwasher tray.
Will replace them at some point. Will be curious to see if I can tell the difference.
Will replace them at some point. Will be curious to see if I can tell the difference.
- December 27th, 2020, 5:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Stony Hill Sold.....Again?!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4555
Re: Stony Hill Sold.....Again?!
I know none of the people involved nor the actual reason, but I can guess. And I have an opinion about what they should do, too. [popcorn.gif] Long Meadow Ranch owns Farmstead. Given the huge drop in tourism in Napa in 2020 combined with trying to turn around Stony Hill, combined with a possible to...
- December 24th, 2020, 4:14 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: 'Twas The Night Before Berserker Day
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3065
Re: 'Twas The Night Before Berserker Day
Nicely done!
Might become most thanked post so far!
Might become most thanked post so far!
- December 20th, 2020, 12:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1296
Re: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
My girlfriend is a 1980 Capricorn, so we're about to launch into the same thing - a 1980 Burgess Vintage Selection -- please let us know how the Burgess or the Mondavi goes. We had a Sterling Reserve a few years ago that was very nice - better than you'd expect. The Mondavi opened well, although th...
- December 19th, 2020, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
- Replies: 764
- Views: 51581
Re: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
Has anyone ever looked at the possibility of merging Goodfellow and Matello on CellarTracker? Q: What is Matello? A: These days Marcus bottles everything under the Goodfellow label; Matello has been retired. (answered my own question) Yes, Matello is no longer active. However, he recently released ...
- December 19th, 2020, 2:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1296
Re: A couple of '80 Cabs (Birth Year Party)
I am going to open at least one 1980 Napa Cab tonight. Either Mondavi or Burgess. Both appear to be in great condition externally. Bought at auction in the last couple years. Had them standing up for a few days. Trying to decide if going to up early or let my friend who is a somm do it at beginning ...
- December 19th, 2020, 8:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
- Replies: 764
- Views: 51581
Re: What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?
Has anyone ever looked at the possibility of merging Goodfellow and Matello on CellarTracker? Pax and Wind Gap are that way...when I search my CT for Pax the Wind Gap wines are displayed as well. Now that I’ve accumulated a few Matello wines was curious. Marcus may not want that and it isn’t a big d...
- December 19th, 2020, 6:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Esther Mobley on Shipping Costs, Supporting Small Wineries
- Replies: 134
- Views: 7894
Re: Esther Mobley on Shipping Costs, Supporting Small Wineries
Steve, you’re (as are all WB’ers) far from the average buyer. According to the Silicon Valley Bank’s wine report a family owned winery on average generated about 60% of their revenue from DTC in 2019 and about half of that is in-person revenue, a smaller portion clubs and a smaller yet portion maili...
- December 19th, 2020, 5:25 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Coffee maker recommendations?
- Replies: 299
- Views: 20463
Re: Coffee maker recommendations?
Hi Al! I have the Thermal Carafe Model too. For a machine that is the best at brewing coffee, I have to say I was really disappointed that none of the designers/engineers thought to put a spout on the steel carafe lip. It's a huge design flaw! It doesn't pour cleanly. [swearing.gif] The explanation...
- December 19th, 2020, 5:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: VinConnect
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1304
Re: VinConnect
@ Kevin Sidders “VinConnect customers are the most knowledgeable and passionate about their wines”. What evidence do you have to support this? Not Kevin, but I interpreted the sentence you semi-quoted as referring to wineries direct-to-consumer mailing lists not his company’s customer base. Meaning...
- December 18th, 2020, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Coffee maker recommendations?
- Replies: 299
- Views: 20463
Re: Coffee maker recommendations?
Just bought a Moccamaster KBGT. Noticeable improvement in coffee as compared to my old dinky machine. However, not as significant a marginal improvement as upgrading from a Krups shredder to a burr grinder (as I believe a comment upthread mentioned). Yes, having a good grinder and good beans can be...
- December 17th, 2020, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 166
- Views: 5694
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
Might post another note later but had to start with a new classic. 2016 Bedrock Old Vin Zin My first sip? Delicious. Wife’s first sip? Dang, that’s delicious...I love this kind of Zin. My notes. Has some sweetness but not overwhelming. No bitterness. Fruit has a dark berry note. Not really raisin at...
- December 17th, 2020, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 166
- Views: 5694
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
Cross-posting from the Carlisle thread . . . 2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard - Starting to try some of Mike's 14's . . . I've been drinking Carlisle zinfandels for almost 2 decades and probably drink more of these than any other wine. So when I say "WOW" it's really a standout fo...
- December 17th, 2020, 7:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3298
Re: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
I have no clue if I unfollowed you or what. I’ve had it happen with Instagram several times. Probably because that app doesn’t have a breathalyzer.
- December 17th, 2020, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: UPDATE U-TURN: Week 4 Virtual Tasting - Get your RHINE On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
- Replies: 166
- Views: 5694
Re: Week 4 Virtual Tasting for Charity - Get your Zinfandel On - Brian Tuite - Redwood Empire Food Bank DEC16 - DEC23
Cross-posting from the Carlisle thread . . . 2014 Carlisle Zinfandel Dupratt Vineyard - Starting to try some of Mike's 14's . . . I've been drinking Carlisle zinfandels for almost 2 decades and probably drink more of these than any other wine. So when I say "WOW" it's really a standout fo...
- December 17th, 2020, 12:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
- Replies: 105
- Views: 6310
Re: If you could go back in time and collect one Bordeaux wine consistently over the years...?
Trader Joe's, believe it or not. Happened to be at my local TJ’s for first time in a while tonight. They had one bottle for $42.99. Wine manager said they got one case with no more available. Debating whether I should open to see how I like it. Or, wait a few years. Buy it! So much has been made ab...
- December 17th, 2020, 9:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3298
Re: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
Fu? I thought I did. But guess not anymore.C. Keller wrote: ↑December 17th, 2020, 7:09 amDo you follow Clay? That's where I saw it on my phone