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I take in to account JD's reviews over every other wine critic! I have found over time that his palate is very similar to mine.

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Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
December 1st, 2019, 10:38 am

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December 1st, 2019, 10:25 am
I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?
See the first post - there's a link there that might help you

Thanks!

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I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me?

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Great article!! Thanks for sharing

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Ex Post Facto Syrah 2016

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Small thanksgiving gathering this year. Starting with a Mathiason Sauvignon Blanc and then popping open a 2016 Kokomo Tollini Vineyard Carignan.

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I might even look at something like Herman Story Nuts and Bolts

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I would but I have no cellar space for magnums at the moment. Did you find someone?

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My experience is the opposite and I ended up getting more out of the deal than I should have. Had a couple of friends over this weekend, neither of which are big wine drinkers, and I decided to open up a magnum of 2005 Mettler Family Petite Sirah. It was drinking exceptionally well and they didn't e...

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2015 Tempus Cellars Grenache - Yakima Valley, Washington
2017 Terra Blanca Chardonnay - Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Washington
2016 Mettler Family Vineyards Petite Sirah

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I would have said a red blend made predominantly from Cabernet and Syrah. Fruit profile and pencil shavings leads me toward a CS, but the olive and herbs tells me Syrah.

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Anton D wrote: ↑
October 31st, 2019, 11:28 am
Ooh, great question!

I dunno yet!

Maybe a wine made by someone who is now dead. I'll call it vino de los muertos.

Vino de los muertos!! Love it

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Had a 2006 Carver Sutro PS from the Palisades Vineyard 2 years ago and it was one of my top 10 all time wines. Don't get a chance to drink or even see much PS from Palisades, but I know it makes some of the best Petite ever.

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I would echo earlier comments re: Bedrock and Carlisle as wineries to turn to for a "kinder, gentler" zin that's not overripe. That said, I totally get your dilemma. I've got a lot of "fruit bombs", zin or otherwise, that are languishing in my cellar as though they were inhabitants on the "Island o...

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I was up in Dry Creek Valley tasting this past weekend (until I was evacuated) and wasn't enjoying the Zinfandels. Go figure, since they make up a good portion of my cellar. My palate has really been liking the tastes of Grenache and Carignane lately and that is what I ended up buying a lot of this ...

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Great notes Erik! I have tasted the mimma, RRV, and Secret Clone and they are amazing. I am not a big Pinot fan, but I could drink these all day!

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I'll probably open up a Garnacha from the Calatayud region of Spain. I've been really impressed with the quality of wines being produced from that area lately.

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Red:
Syrah
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
Grenache

White:
Viognier
Roussanne
Chenin Blanc
Soave

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Red:
Syrah
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
Grenache

White:
Viognier
Roussanne
Chenin Blanc
Soave

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Great notes! Thanks for sharing

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Perhaps the Downstream project will provide a little bit of customer recognition/appreciation. I’m with you on the appreciation of Old Vine Zin and field blends. I love watching Morgon in action with his quest to not only promote and preserve the historic vineyards, but equally important, getting t...

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https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67496465_10218806854073077_3368208375379656704_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_oc=AQnXdJ66ADltkUPZKy4V_PyPrFUSYfTwCGJPj_t6z5S5MG4yI_kwtIDybNnz2wlfXrM&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=6f209af5e5d7330eba91d02d382403eb&oe=5DA13D76 2017 Hess Collection Allomi Napa Valley...

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2015 Tensley Syrah: Inky purple in color and opaque. Aromas of blackberry bramble, blueberry, cured meats and hints of lavender on the nose. Blackberry, blueberry, and pepper on the palate. Nice long finish. Drinking superbly right now, but will age wonderfully for years.

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Randy Bowman wrote: ↑
June 18th, 2019, 8:17 pm
Chris Tynan
Lilian
K Vintners (take your pick for favorite)
Keever (probably one of the best ever and they no longer make it)
Tensly Colson Canyon

+1 on K Vintners and Tensley Colton Canyon

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H Wallace Jr wrote: ↑
June 24th, 2019, 4:41 pm
Enfield Wine Co.
Arnot-Roberts
Pax
ESJ
Piedrassi
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.

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to give La Clarine a try.

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Alban Reva
K Powerline Syrah
Herman Story Nuts and Bolts
Alta Colina Toasted Slope
Tensley Colton Canyon

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I stop by Lodi usually on my way to Healdsburg. My favorite is Fields Family Wines. I have heard great things about Mettler, Bokisch, and Markus Wine Co.

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I’m glad it worked out for you in the end. I opened a bottle of 2016 Domaine Brusset Gigondas to taste the vintage hype and it was corked. Day 2 was the same with the wet cardboard/band-aid smell andhardly any flavor in the palate. I’m hoping my 2nd bottle of it in my cellar isnt corked too.

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Bottle weight and size will never determine whether I buy a wine or not!! I buy the wine for the wine.

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Tensley Syrah 2015 - 2 bottles
Seghesio Sonoma County Zinfandel 2017 - 2 bottles
Substance Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 - 4 bottles

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4 out of my top 10 all time wines have been Petite Sirah! 1999 Ridge York Mountain PS 2000 Pride Mountain PS 2000 Teldeschi PS 2006 Carver Sutro Palisades Vineyard PS All drunk this past year, giving them all 13-20 years of age! Pets need that age to soften out the tannins. It’s hard waiting for the...

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I just picked up a few bottles of the 2017 for $12.99 ea at Costco

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I drank the 2015 in January and thought it was well structured and balanced with aromas of cassis, forest floor, tobacco, and pencil shavings. It had nice acidity from start to finish that added life into the long finish. I thought this was one of the best Bordeaux’s I’ve had. But then I am a teache...

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Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
June 10th, 2019, 10:29 am
These wines are underrated and have pretty serious longevity. I had the 1974 and 1976 recently. The ‘74 was superb, complex and with a fine finish. The ‘76 was more evolved, a pleasant but simpler wine.

I love the way Napa mountain fruit ages!

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Warmer years produce fruit that has thicker skin, which leads to more tannins, which equals better aging potential and longevity. Curious theory but OK. It's not just a theory put forth by me; it's more of a generalization from what I've been told by some people ITB. If it's wrong, please educate m...

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If you’re talking New vs Old World Chardonnay, I think you have to throw Margaret River Chard into the argument!

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Napa Valley has great QPR on their SB! I prefer it any day over New Zealand SB. Fuller-bodied, more texture!!

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I love your tasting notes describing how this wine has developed with age! I wish more people did this. I only started buying multiple bottles of the same wine 6 months ago. Hopefully I’ll be able to contribute in the same manner in decades to come.

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If someone can tell me what "built on texture, power and resonance" or "vertical in feel" mean, I'll ... tell them they're full of BS. Moccagatta Barbaresco Bric Balin 2016 "The 2016 Barbaresco Bric Balin is a prototypical Moccagatta wine built on texture, power and resonance . Black cherry and plu...

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Thanks for the tasting notes!

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2000 Teldeschi Petite Sirah - Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, CA Opaque and inky purple in color. Decanted for 1 1/2 hours which rewarded me with aromas of black cherry, black plum, black licorice, tar, and vanilla on the nose. Black cherry, black licorice, and white pepper on the palate. Full bod...

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This is very interesting. What if they were classified by QPR?

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Where would Diamond Creek fit on this list? I would put it as first or second growth. What do you think?

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Rose, NZ Sauvignon Blanc

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2017 Kokomo Pinot Noir - Gopher's Hill Block, Peters Vineyard, Sonoma Coast: Clear garnet in color with fresh strawberries and hints of pine needles right out of the bottle. As it opened up, aromas of fresh strawberries continued along with more pronounced forest floor, red currant, clove, and vanil...

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D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
May 6th, 2019, 2:21 pm

Charlie Carnes wrote: ↑
May 6th, 2019, 11:45 am
My name is Nobody! Does that count?
A pinot has no name...

Lol. Nice GoT reference!

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Michael O'Brien wrote: ↑
May 5th, 2019, 11:02 am
Albariño even an inexpensive one like Lagar de Cervera Albariño Rías Baixas would be great. Pairs well with grilled fish including spicy preparations.

+1

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Petite Sirah gets too much new oak! It’s tannic enough and should be aged in neutral oak to let its flavor profile shine%

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Sounds amazing!

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Brian Thorne wrote: ↑
May 3rd, 2019, 12:06 pm
I love the idea; let's get it going again! What should be the first theme? I imagine most would have some 2000 Bordeaux, or Grand Puy Lacoste in their cellars.

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