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What are thoughts on 2009 reds? I thought WB wasn't so bulled up on '09s, but they have popped up a bunch of times here. I was not a fan when they were first released but they firmed up nicely after about a year. More recently I've buried them on the assumption that they're probably shut down. But ...

What are thoughts on 2009 reds? I thought WB wasn't so bulled up on '09s, but they have popped up a bunch of times here.

Marcus, I just enjoyed your 2016 Heritage #7. Thank you.

K. Tr@n wrote: ↑
March 24th, 2020, 11:42 am
Anymore where those come from?

Lots in London. Used Wine-Searcher.

Taking advantage of weak GBP... '06 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Rosé Brut, '08 Cristal (not too much savings vs. US though), and '14 VCC ($130)

Missing the $600-700 option
Has hit auction at $630 already
UK price low is $550

Given UK prices are already <$600, I answered $500-600.

Comte mushroom grilled cheese... Sliced and saute mushrooms (I used the baby bellas) with diced onion and garlic. Add a splash of red sherry vinegar to taste. Stir in thyme if available. Mix in some of your comte to make a little creamy. Spoon onto slice of buttered bread (butter facing outside). Ad...

Andrew M wrote: ↑
March 19th, 2020, 6:43 pm
around $200 a case to really treat the bottles well

What do you mean "really treat the bottles well"? I imagine you can find services for $10-12/bottle, but defer to others here on who those vendors may be.

It has been many months and multiple unresponded emails, but I too am owed by Jonathan.

and... 1.16

PSA... GBP back at lows... 1.21

Anyone have the 2016 Vietti Castiglione to compare against the Produtorri? Similarish price point (Vietti seems to be coming mid-$40s).

Or a general comment on how the Produtorri will stack up against normales from the '16 vintage?

Raul Mariani wrote: ↑
March 5th, 2020, 5:49 am
Have interested party for your ticket. PM sent.

Thanks Raul. Have not received PM or email.

Our shop just moved from the white truffles to black. It’s not cheap though at €15 for a ~250ml pot. (And another €15 for the pot itself) I think that converts into $17 for 8.5 ounces + $17 for pot = $34 US websites sells it for $89 for 8.8 ounces. Free shipping though! https://us.maille.com/collec...

Will sell at cost, no tax...

You could go another route of sowing doubt in the $80-200 wines (assuming they don't all have to be cabs). E.g., go with higher acid wines for the higher priced bottles / find low CT ratings for general bottles in that range / find something feral. They may feel like something is "off" because its n...

No weakness for what I bid for at Acker HK or Zachy upcoming auction.

This is for the 2017 vintage tasting on Saturday. Selling at my cost. Would love to go, but I have a conflict that weekend.

My low bids at HDH auction were... too low. '05 Faiveley Beze.. effectively went for $400/bottle with commission. Available at retail $350... not gonna win the '89 Lynch Bages...

I reduced/cancelled some bids.

2013 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera
2015 Elio Grasso Barolo Gavarini Chiniera

Markus S wrote: ↑
February 26th, 2020, 9:34 am

Sh@n A wrote: ↑
February 26th, 2020, 8:02 am
...I respect retailers who have stopped working with the importer.
Who Is the importer? because I've seen several names.

Don't know. Just been told by two retailers on East Coast that I buy from, that they know longer work with them. Perhaps there are multiple importers...

I am down to bring a Salt Vine.

Re Rinaldi, that the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 are readily available at that price point or lower suggests the trend has been maxed. I believe distributors/importer still have plenty of stock of certain vintages. People on WB previously said sales not would not happen, and I picked up 2014 Brunate o...

A bit of a mad dash, so caveat emptor... 2011 Monprivato: Strong showing, reflecting ripe red fruit with a smooth finish. Not particularly deep or complex at this point. 2012 Vietti Lazzarito: Poor showing for the price point, a bit muddled. Disappointing to me as I brought it. Hopefully improves wi...

Selling at my cost $225+tax. Paypal/Venmo. https://www.lapaulee.com/program#2020-lafarge-seminar-section Seminar - Domaine Lafarge Clos du Château des Ducs at DANIEL with a special film by Lola Taboury-Bize featuring three generations of the Lafarge family 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm DANIEL - 60 East 65th Str...

Steak frites
Burger with fixings (or animal style)
American chinese chicken and broccoli, made spicy
Tandoor cooked chicken/lamb
Bolognese

Broccoli
Onions
Garlic
Tomatoes
French Fries

https://www.skurnik.com/sku/pinot-noir-english-hill-vyd-the-withers-2-2-2-2/ "The earthy aromas and flavors feature dark cherry, herbs, dried Oolong tea, and cardamom spice. Its medium bodied frame is buttressed by strong acidity, giving the wine both elegance and structure that will enable it to dr...

Snagged a '94 Merlot mag on winebid. Thanks, Victor.
P.S. someone sniped the '92s cabs and merlot....

No 16 Riservas will make me sad.

I have had some wines which definitely have that musty old library book feel, which hasn't bothered others at the table (eg many 50+ old nebbiolo). So you may be more sensitive to that sensation. But not all old wines have that feel. Someone generously shared an 89 Lynch Bage a few weeks ago that wa...

Park avenue winter. Now 50, used to be 35

Had a positive experience with a Lavinea Lazy River by the glass at a restaurant a few weeks ago, on my list to learn more about (but its a very long list...)

The explanation given to me why Grasso prices listed at $100, is they marked them up proactively not certain of tariff situation. But even if tariffs don't come, they will try to keep the price and sell the vintage (which AG came out today and did his part to highlight is a strong vintage).

sorry to bother, as I am curious about one of the non-Salt Vine bottles I procured from Golden8... did NY orders go out?

Thanks for advice. Will not make it to Burgundy this weekend, but am emailing with Bill to plan a future trip.

Seeing some mighty increases for 2016. 2013 and 2015 Grasso freely available for $80. 2016 Grasso getting listed for $100.

Looking forward to the wines. Thanks!

Bill responded really quickly to my email, thanks. Two issues he flagged, (1) he is well booked and (2) weekend appointments are difficult.

Wondering if its possible, on a last minute trip, to set up 1-2 days of tastings in Burgundy? I have miles to use and have a window to take... this weekend for four full days (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon). Was thinking perhaps can spend 2 of those nights in Burgundy and do 3-4 tastings. But I have no idea if ev...

Dinesh Goyal wrote: ↑
February 11th, 2020, 6:09 am
As of right now I have my eyes on Vietti, Elio Grasso, Elvio Cogno, Francesco Rinaldi and Brovia. Roagna normally releases much later.

Which Vietti SVDs? All of them?

Thank you all for the responses. Will create additional supporting records for my basis.

how were the shipping charges handled? have refunds already been made, or should we keep an eye out for them?

P.S. thank you for the strong offer.

I am donating a wine focused dinner for a charity auction. Each individual wine is under $250 value ($100-150 each) and in aggregate it adds up to ~$900 of value. This value is based on wine-searcher pro "lowest" listing and all bottles have a few listings. If I add in the value of tax and shipping,...

Email sent

Thanks for notes! This brings back some memories.. the lunch and vista at La Azul, the hole-in-wall winery of Carmelo Patti, and bumping into Congressman Aaron Schock at Pulenta Estates (also enjoyed that cab franc, am curious to retry it today). One of my own thoughts of that trip was if I returned...

Many UK retailers would not sell much to me 2018 EP, holding many wines hostage. I had to pay up decently in secondary to secure the one producer I wanted to buy. So it seems that others are fine to step up...

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