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Unfortunately the Pastry Ranch has a two night minimum stay.

PM’s and emails on their way to set up appointments. Thanks!

Any opinions on renting a car versus using Uber or a private car service?

Adam, You didn’t mention Oklahoma which has allowed DTC for about ten months. It’s a $300 permit fee plus registration for use and excise tax which has fees and a $1,000 bond. The ABLE Commission releases a report monthly of the wineries and e-retailers (which I didn’t think could get permits) that ...

I’m surprised no one has suggested the best way to practice save and sipping.

https://winecondoms.com/

I received both of my James Berry and Rosella’s Syrah requests. I don’t see that I got any discount for that putting me at a full case.

Paul Hobbs has done this with me on their last two offerings. Didn’t really bother me.

Todd, are you saying the yurt should be out? https://t.vrbo.io/YfEBvIK3UY

I will be in Bend in September (after my 24 hours spent in the Portland area posted in the Wine Talk forum) for the third time. We always stay at Pronghorn and don’t venture off property too much but have seen a few places. Really enjoyed Brown Owl for dinner. Good food and great beer selection. Sec...

I've stayed at the Hotel Oregon many times. Avoid it on weekends, especially holiday weekends. Otherwise, you will enjoy the stay unless you need lots of space and total silence. For families I recommend Third Street Flats. If you need luxury, Atticus Hotel fills the bill (in more ways than one). L...

Thanks Marcus. I will reach out to schedule an appointment once I have details finalized. Thanks!

Peter, I looked at Atticus after reading other threads. It looks very nice but for a quick one night trip it’s hard for me to get excited about paying $400/night.

It’ll just be two of us so a large flat would be overkill.

What about Williams Selyem? Isn’t their wine priced the same to all? So, if a retailer wants a profit they have to mark it up over the winery?

Thank you for the feedback. Leaning heavily towards spending the night in McMinnville. Once I get it all ironed out will reach out for a few appointments. I saw a few negative comments on the Hotel Oregon. Stayed at their property in Bend last year. It was not luxurious by any stretch but adequately...

Have about 24 hours to explore Oregon wine in late September. Land at PDX at 11 AM and have to be back at PDX in time to catch a 2:45 PM flight next day. Would love to see Goodfellow, Biggio-Hamina and PGC in but I’m worried that would be too much windshield time. Better to stay in Portland and expl...

Valette is quite possibly one of my favorite dining experiences ever. We did a five course chef’s dinner. Food and service was unbelievable. I’ve enjoyed Flanagan wines via friends over the years. Visited them at their new winery in 2017. They were redoing the vineyards at the time but based on rece...

Rented a house in Santa Rosa/Miramar Beach for the week. Thankful for the host to have stocked a Restaurant Ouverture Riedel red wine glass. Also have Nachtmann glassware that seem similar to a Zalto or Gabriel Glass. Now if only I’d brought my wine with me on the plane or if I could find a decent w...

Anyone leave me any Syrah?

When do they release their syrahs?

Cambro containers purchased from Amazon. I build styrofoam insulated boxes around them to keep in the heat during long cooks Cambro is what I was planning to get. But, was going to get them locally at one of the restaurant supply houses. What kind of styrofoam do you use around them? Anyone using o...

Did six dry aged strips Friday night in the sous vide. Finished them over charcoal via the Weber kettle. Temp on the grill grate was 600*.

Only issue I had was my stock pot was a little small. What pot or bin is everyone using?

I don’t recall the brand but it’s a consumer version of the model you see in hotels that flips over and makes two at a time. Perfect for our family.

Agreed. Our stove was on an interior wall with a recirculating fan and it was awful. Priority one in our kitchen remodel was to move the stove to an exterior wall and vent it outside with as short a run as possible.

Is my life insurance underwriter or actuary on this board?

I’ve followed Rob’s blog for a couple years. Typically a good read for the wine business and banking nerds among us. Was turned on to his blog by a winemaker I was visiting who had hosted his local banker the night before for a tasting. I’m not surprised by his findings. Anecdotally I think the grow...

H Wallace Jr wrote: ↑
June 24th, 2019, 4:41 pm
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La Clarine Farm Sumu Caw syrah. Hank has this site so dialed in. If you like nervy, aromatic, savory syrah, the 2016 is $30 incredibly well spent.

Is La Clarine still using glass closures?

I’ve never had a protein be mushy, but I’m also really quick to pull them out once I know they’re ready. I’ve read if left in the water too long the mushiness begins to appear.

2015 Forman for $80? 2016 Forman second label for $35? Anyone go in on these?

Any intel on the La Grande Roche from Forman?

The 2016 vintage of this wine might be the worst wine I’ve ever tasted.

I have a friend who has an oak allergy. Can’t drink whiskey, wine or any other liquid aged in oak barrels. Has similar symptoms without the throat burning. I’ve never had this level of symptoms but there is no doubt some wines cause reactions for me. Could be red blotches on neck, swelling of hands,...

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June 2nd, 2019, 7:16 pm
I had to Google "cougar juice". Haha. I think there are plenty of $20 wines that fit that bill.

I first heard that term a few years back over lunch with Justin Harmon of Argot. Immediately died laughing and knew exactly what kind of Chardonnay he was referencing.

Warren,

If I may add to Anton’s questions.

3) What approx price do these tasting sell for?

4) Is online bidding available?

I'm a big fan of the Swiss Gold / Cilio filters, personally. I think it makes a difference in flavor (no paper taste, which I didn't realize I was actually tasting) and it's super easy to clean. I'm also using a Technivorm (have been for ~10 years) and it's a great pairing. I have a Swiss Gold as w...

Didn’t even think about stopping at Trader Joe’s. Bet the price is solid on those.

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June 6th, 2019, 1:08 pm
Solution: Drive to McDonald's for fries; drive to In-and-Out for burgers.

No In-and-Out locally but I do this at a regional chain, Braum’s, and McDonald’s fries. Thankfully they are next door. Trick is to get the fries second because cold McDonald’s fries are awful.

What coffee filters do you recommend? I have a Technivorm Moccamaster (CDT) that is about ten years old. Still going strong. Used the standard Melita natural filters for years. Saw a few others out there. Anyone see a noticeable difference with a different brand? It’s a No 4 cone. For context, I use...

Now that we are back in smoker season, thought I would bump this up. Doing a couple of short rib plates Saturday for old high school friend and his wife. I am switching up my basic rub with the following to get a bit more "bite" on the bark: 1 Cup Sea Salt (Kirkland) 1 Cup Medium Grind Black Pepper...

I put a probe in both but only use it as a guide. Don’t pull the brisket until I know it’s visually and texturally done.

Mark, 2,700 is an option. It seemed a bit too yellow. But, I’m still in rough framing so it may look better once racking is in.

LED’s can are installed. The LED fixture allows for the color temperature to be adjusted. Any suggestions? I have it on 3,000k which is a soft white. Don’t think I want the blue daylight look, but any reasons to go higher on the K scale?

Ever been on a golf course and one hole is raining and another is not?

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Not by smell or sound?
Good point. The visually impaired would need to do so by touch.
Do wineries have Brail on their labels?

https://terlato-mchapoutier.com/braille-label/

I’ve found developing a relationship with the local wine brokers is great for sourcing harder to get wines. Also get invited to private lunches or dinners with winemakers thru them as well. I wouldn’t say I buy a lot, but they know I do buy and am serious about what I buy. Not just chasing scores.

So I’m both country club cases, what you purchase has to stay at the club? Would love to extend the right to members being able to buy for home being that we are member owned, but I get the limitations by law I’m guessing. In our state you can buy wine from the club and take it home. But, it is sup...

Just got a call from a friend looking for this same type recommendation. I suggested the Mount Eden Edna Valley Chardonnay. Best Cali Chard under $25 in my opinion.

Enjoyed a 2017 AR Trousseau tonight. First time I’ve had it. Was more brick colored than I would expect. As it sat and warmed it changed from enjoyable to delicious. Loads of strawberries in my opinion.

Only two cases made it to retail in my state. Thankful to get a heads up to get some.

I’ve lobbied for this at the two clubs we are members of. One is a social club (no golf or athletic component) that has a great wine list (400+ bottles ranging from first growths and American cults to many wines for a weekday meal) but is 100-200% retail. They do have a half price wine night which i...

Hank Victor wrote: ↑
May 29th, 2019, 3:47 pm
Low sulfites = Less headaches.....

level 3 sommelier.....

Without looking into it its one of those pyramid schemes that sell you private label wine.

Last I looked the wine wasn’t private label. The labels were primarily labels I’d heard of or seen at retail.

This started in Dallas. It’s a multi level marketing company using wine as the product. I can’t figure out how it’s legal for an individual to solicit people to attend tastings in facilities without proper permitting, take orders at said tastings, go pick up the wine (in some cases cross state lines...

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American Solera (founder of Prarie Artisan Ale) Peaceb0ne. Best beer I’ve had in a while.

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