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Went to visit FE Trimbach in Alsace but discovered they were closed. I was standing, staring through their gate and turned away when a couple of gentlemen in a car asked if I wanted to visit. I responded yes, but they seemed to be closed. They said wait with them for a while. A few minutes later, H...

As a BD diversion I am comparing two recommended 2017 Cotes de Brouilly Beaujolais that have very similar labels. (This label similarity was cleverly utilized by Robert A to trick some of us in another thread.) cotes de brouilly.jpg 2017 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly <=> 2017 Domaine du Pavillon ...

Where are you seeing this price ... is this wine.com $100 off $300? yes sir, but I saw Josh's comment about his earlier "pass" on the wine here and thought I would ask Not Josh, and I'm definitely newer to the hobby, but I quite enjoyed it. We had it as part of a "second label" tasting we did with ...

Passed on 2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five for $79 Hey Josh, I am thinking of pulling the trigger on 3 bottles of this wine for about $67 each. Curious as to why you passed on it earlier. Concerns about the wine? I have only had one previous bottle of the One Point Five - the 2004 with...

Passed on 2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five for $79 Hey Josh, I am thinking of pulling the trigger on 3 bottles of this wine for about $67 each. Curious as to why you passed on it earlier. Concerns about the wine? I have only had one previous bottle of the One Point Five - the 2004 with...

Passed on 2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five for $79 Hey Josh, I am thinking of pulling the trigger on 3 bottles of this wine for about $67 each. Curious as to why you passed on it earlier. Concerns about the wine? I have only had one previous bottle of the One Point Five - the 2004 with...

Here's one of more than one . . . Rambling around Anjou. Dropping by unannounced and being invited to join an ongoing private tasting by the winemaker's wife to help her communicate with an English speaking couple. Discovering that the guy had the same name as me. Hanging around and chatting a bit a...

from my early steps down the Champagne road . . .

Egly-Ouriet & Ployez-Jacquemart

"Turning and turning in the widening gyre" ?!

Brandon, I think you would be very pleased with the Liberté as an all-around "universal" wine glass. We are. I am not familiar with the wine glasses you are currently using but for me the difference between drinking wine in the Liberté versus our long time Reidel wine glasses was astounding. To borr...

I looked on Amazon at digital glass top versions and they all seemed about the same (22 lb capacity, etc). I do not put too much faith in the user ratings. Anybody have a preference or recommendation. Thanks.

C. Keller wrote: ↑
January 22nd, 2020, 4:02 pm
O here I go again. Another one of those threads where I get on winesearcher to see whats available nearby so I can Try to find not overpriced burgundy that might get me my epiphany moment.

Sounds familiar! I think I have the same condition - PWBWBD (Post Wine Berserkers Wine Buying Disorder)

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
January 1st, 2020, 3:51 am
Not crazy prices but decent buys in Boca
15 Palazzo della Torre for 12.99
16 Frog's Leap Cab for 45.99
17 Carmes de Rieussec for 12.99

Scott, I think the '17 Carmes de Rieussec is a "winner". I bought a single bottle to try and then went back for several more. @Ft Myers.

Anton D wrote: ↑
January 21st, 2020, 8:54 am

s.nellessen wrote: ↑
January 20th, 2020, 3:25 pm
consider eliminating the egg whites and using only yolks...the 'eggy' flavor is contained only in the white.
Ooooh!

This thread just keeps getting better!

I agree! What a simple idea, but one that could be a game changer.

Michael, I posted an opinion to your question above, but sorry I can't help drifting along with the thread . . . If by "milkshake" you mean the version with ice cream (aka frappe), you have my attention!. Tom Hill actually posted a couple of milk tasting notes (MTN) the other day. How about an MSTN?

How about an option for “do a search.” In jiu-jitsu, there are people who "train", but never advance from white belt, even though they've been around longer than all other belts holders. YLee is the wine equivalent of that white belt. Says he drinks DRC, yet only asks basic/beginner questions and n...

A short tasting note of a wine that I am drinking right now that I would call a “Fantastic Value” – the 2017 Carmes de Rieussec. Pure, clean, ripe apricot fruit wrapped in toasty caramel/honey. On the lighter side in taste, subtly sweet, enough acid to keep it lively, and beautifully balanced. Taste...

I've been drinking a Ch. Musar Rouge 2012 , the most recent release, over the past three days. It was actually pretty open aromatically even on day one without decanting. There is certainly a hot year character to this Musar - like jam instead of fresh fruit like it usually has. But it still has cl...

I am always on the lookout to find a special or wow-ish wine, Michael, but my goals for wine are more modest than yours. "Epiphanies", which to me are special sudden insights or experiences, are always welcome. Unfortunately, in my experience, searching for them or trying to make them happen seldom ...

JDavisRoby wrote: ↑
January 18th, 2020, 3:23 pm
Really only around the holidays but in our house Panettone is the preferred bread for French toast.

I like this idea . . . decadent!

French toast has made a recent comeback to our regular breakfast rotation due to the discovery of a really nice "grocery store" bread. Sara Lee makes a line of bread that they call "Artesano" and within that lineup is a Brioche bread. Sliced and packaged just like regular sandwich bread, but it has ...

During last year’s winter stay in Florida, I kept myself engaged by posting periodically in a thread that I titled “Florida Fish of the Week”, where I detailed my (not quite) weekly preparation and wine pairing of a FL fish. I recently saw Everglades frog legs offered at a local fish store and grab...

An MTN! Fantastic, Tom!

Interesting intro . With her background and her wine making approach, Kelley seems to have both the left brain and the right brain going pretty strong. I like that combo. Looking forward to trying her wine.

Ian S wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 9:32 am

Jim Stewart wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2020, 3:31 pm
There is a definite correlation.
Between men under 25 and wine not showing well?

Ha! That's also true, but my drift was: If you age long enough your chances of entering a dumb phase are very high! (both witnessed AND experienced)

First, congratulations and best of luck to the both of you. Second, you are picking a great time to vacation in Europe. Spring should be in full glory. Finally, FWIW, I would suggest narrowing down to a few top possibilities, then both of you do some homework with an eye to your interests and the ch...

This is "helpful"! In other words, you are all a bunch of enablers and I am easily led into temptation. That said, I think those big wine.com deals can be exceptional, especially if you focus on wines that are offered at pre-discount prices that are not much higher than from other online retailers....

This is "helpful"! In other words, you are all a bunch of enablers and I am easily led into temptation. That said, I think those big wine.com deals can be exceptional, especially if you focus on wines that are offered at pre-discount prices that are not much higher than from other online retailers. ...

David Bueker - Rieslingfanatic

Not that there's anything wrong with it . . .

For me, it depends on the individual wines. If I like or dislike a wine, I'll ask questions about the way it was made. Usually, I go to places whose wines I like, or that I've heard good things about, so I have some idea of what they're up to. What interests you? That's the best place to start. Rea...

Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote: ↑
January 8th, 2020, 12:10 pm
Most recent:
2016 Senejac. $15 from Costco. Bought one to try. Went back and bought 9 more.

Actions speak louder than words. Nuff said, Brian !

For me, the only sensible conclusion to draw is that you shouldn't fill your glass too high. It doesn't really matter that much how big or small the glass is, you just want to contain some of the aroma compounds in the head space, instead of having them wander off into the room. You are seeing the ...

What I have forgotten to add: "down the drain" seems to happen quite often immediately after initial disapointment, often without advanced opening, and well before watching the evolution of the wine for several hours hours, even several days (I know there are exceptions here who do that). If I had ...

If you can only pick one, I would go 2007 Dom Ruinart BdB. I think it actually drinks the best right now of all of the wines listed. It has plenty of flavor and structure to satisfy a variety of drinkers - those who want something flavorful, who want something that tastes crisp and clean, and who w...

Cheers, Jay and thanks for donating to this cause I found a bottle from the Philippe Cambie / Michel Gassier collaboration Les Halos de Jupiter at Total Wine. 2016 Les Halos de Jupiter Vacqueyras This wine did not have me at hello. No smile or friendly pat on the shoulder; instead a stern expressio...

Easy Jonathan, "take five" is an expression meaning something like "take a breather" or "take a 5 minute break". Not suggesting that you or the other party engaging on this thread go away, just sometimes stepping away for five minutes or so can be a good idea. FWIW

Just woke up but not yet 'woke' about BAMA, which is what?

More than one person has been involved in igniting my interest in these wine categories over the past year or so. That’s what’s especially cool about this forum with so many experienced and sharing folks originating posts and/or chipping on to other people’s posts. I will mention a name or two of si...

There is a definite correlation.

My favorite part is drinking it more often now, not just for "official" special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.). Anytime becomes special! There is an undeniable extra happy pleasure, sometimes leaning towards giddy, that it seems to bring out in me. The characteristics I especially like i...

I continue to expand my Champagne horizon. Bought two bottles of this, based on positive comments from a trusted source in a post on the "Fantastic Value" thread.

Robert, Robert, Robert . . . I have benefited by your sharing, but this one is like a prized fishing spot. You are a more generous man than I am!

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
January 1st, 2020, 10:15 am

Jim Stewart wrote: ↑
January 1st, 2020, 8:25 am
I would give it an American pronunciation not Faux French " quiv ett " ?
I guess we need to figure out if this is The “How do you pronounce this?” thread or The “How do YOU pronounce this?” thread.

Oh . . . good point , Brian. Sorry.

I would give it an American pronunciation not Faux French " quiv ett " ?

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
January 1st, 2020, 6:50 am
Yeah, I am sure they can do better, but this hurt from a $ standpoint.

It also irritated the wife, which is never good.

Amen, brother !

"oh-zer-wah" ?

I am right with you - a nice Coteaux du Layon !!!

"fee-leep-poe-nah" ?

I say it "egg-lee ooh-ree-ay"

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