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James Stolle

David Glasser wrote: ↑March 27th, 2019, 4:59 am Here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=159158

And on CellarTracker:
https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp? ... haut+brion

Thank you so much for this information!

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Any feedback on how this is drinking right now?

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Recently read an article about Oregon Grapes and Smoke Taint. They are selling a growers collaboration called The Oregon Solidarity, with three choices from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a Rose. I find it fascinating that they are able to determine which grapes were overly tainted and which weren't. I ...

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If I were starting fresh, I would taste every producer who makes a wine from the Cote de Nuits labelled simply Bourgogne . I would avoid reds from the Cote de Beaune until I acquired a deep appreciation for the Cote de Nuits reds for context. My next step would be to try older Bourgognes. I would t...

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What is a good starting point in taste testing these wines? Also, when ever I see them reviewed there scores are always mid to low 90's unlike Bordeaux wines, is their a reason for this? Where are you located? There might be some more experienced burgundy drinkers to share some wine with you and lo...

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alan weinberg wrote: ↑January 30th, 2019, 11:28 am Burgundy takes work. There are many threads answering your question. Start working!

Your right m. I’m on it

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Bill G wrote: ↑January 30th, 2019, 11:21 am I think Burgundy receives the most scrutiny of all regions....

Do you have a burgundy wine recommendation that is a good starting point in tasting?

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What is a good starting point in taste testing these wines? Also, when ever I see them reviewed there scores are always mid to low 90's unlike Bordeaux wines, is their a reason for this?

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Howard Cooper wrote: ↑January 21st, 2019, 6:16 pm
James Stolle wrote: ↑January 21st, 2019, 9:19 am I did already buy the Haut Prion Future and Chateau Pavie Future.
Curious. Why did you decide to buy a 2016 rather than a mature wine. Do you plan to hold it for 20-30 years?

I do plan on storing the wine as to me that is the best part about collecting wine. I love the whole process

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I guess the first question I have to ask - what types of wines do you normally drink? Second, are you purchasing this for your own consumption or to eventually sell? Three, if you plan on drinking, how long will you hold? I guess my knee jerk reaction is - who cares what the score is unless that re...

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I agree with many of the comments here, with some personal thoughts: 1. Haut Brion over Lafite 2. La Mission Haut Brion over Haut Brion, if price a factor 3. Backfill on a more mature bottle of Haut Brion over a 2016 4. A case of 2014 Les Carmes Haut Brion over one bottle of Haut Brion More on the ...

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Markus S wrote: ↑January 21st, 2019, 9:03 am If I saw 100 points on a bottle, I'd probably RUN.

help me out. Why?

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The price difference is supply and demand. Demand based on reputation. Lafite might be "better" than Haut Brion to a majority of the population but unlikely most would say it’s worth twice as much based on taste alone, i.e. blind tasting. Lafite is a great wine but it commands an extra pr...

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Do you have any experience with past vintages and the style of the two houses? They are far from the same style IMO. I prefer Haut Brion and would choose it even if the prices were equal, though I’m likely in the minority. Two bottles of Haut Brion vs. one of Lafite is a no-brainer for me. I don't ...

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Without knowing anything more, I would choose Haut Brion because (1) it is my favorite Bordeaux producer and (2) it is more distinctive than Lafite. There really is nothing at all like Haut Brion other than arguably La Mission Haut-Brion, but if you like Lafite then other Pauillacs can deliver an e...

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Let's say you have two choices of wine. Both are the same style, both have multiple 100 point reviews, but one is almost half the price of the other. The two wines are the 2016 Haut Brion or the Lafite. I've honestly never had either one, but I would like to with the only issue of being able to affo...

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Let's say you have two choices of wine. Both are the same style, both have multiple 100 point reviews, but one is almost half the price of the other. The two wines are the 2016 Haut Brion or the Lafite. I've honestly never had either one, but I would like to with the only issue of being able to affo...

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James I hope you know we are all playing around here! I think it's great you are developing this interest. We all start at or near ground zero! We had no internet when I started, wish we had this great website resource back then. I would encourage you to read, experiment, join or start a tasting gr...

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Suckling is a bit of a joke but don't forget, he's tasted thousands of wines in his life, and some of the world's best. I have no plans to watch his class but when you talk to him, he actually has preferences. However, he recognizes that his audience is not people with a bit of knowledge, it's peop...

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I’m going to go with a NO on taking the class. Lol

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mattcitrang wrote: ↑December 22nd, 2018, 2:18 pm See topic

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=156538&p=2630746&hi ... g#p2630746

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Anyone read up on it? Done the Class? I am just looking to do some fun education on wine and thought that this might be worth a shot. Any thoughts?

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Anton D wrote: ↑December 19th, 2018, 10:53 am For me, "table wine" means something I can pop open without a care, not need to turn on my wine nerd palate, and quaff and yack with friends and family about anything but wine!

I agree with you on Thackrey wines. Yummy.

I’m going to stock up on this, so good!

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I recently just finished a bottle of Red Table Wine called Pleiades from Thackrey and Co and I really enjoyed this wine. I have also been drinking a lot of Volvoreta Limited Edition, which to me was very similar to the Pleiades and the wine shop owner also suggested that it was a good table wine. So...

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I store approx 250 bottles at home in two under-cabinet wine fridges in the kitchen and in a large closet that maintains 62-64 degrees year-round. As the collection grew, I contemplated a wine cabinet, but ultimately decided to rent a locker at a storage facility for the additional wine. This was m...

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$475 on vivino...
https://www.vivino.com/macdonald-cabern ... ?year=2009

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Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑December 16th, 2018, 8:16 pm Keep in mind that the large lecache units that bs 600 bottles or whatever are ENORMOUS. They might not be easy to get into a basement or any room besides a garage.

I was going to ask but do you or anybody know if the euro or le cache are suitable for the garage in Bend, OR?

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John Glas wrote: ↑December 16th, 2018, 6:36 pm I would never pay a place to store wine. Just but a storage unit or build a cellar if you have that much money.

So far, I only have 75 collectable wines. The storage place is fairly economical but I like to look at my bottles lol

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The question of what size to get is a tough one. Of course, budget comes into consideration. So does how much space you have, as the bigger ones can loom large in a room. Also, it’s a bit of a crystal ball question, as you are trying to figure out how much space you will eventually “need.“ My advic...

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Buy from Costco. Great prices and returns if any issues. Plus, the Costco Visa extends the standard warranty +2 yrs. :) Any brand in particular? I’m on a dad-of-young-kids budget so I bought a WineEnthusiast 166 bottle for $1k 2.5 yrs ago. Love it. I’m a first time dad of a 2year old. I’m debating ...

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SeanHarding wrote: ↑December 16th, 2018, 5:19 pm I'm happy with my Le Cache. But yeah, I have both. One nice bonus of offsite storage is that they receive my shipments for me, so I don't have to worry about being around to sign.

I think I will do both. Any version of Le Cache that you would recommend?

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ky1em!ttskus wrote: ↑December 16th, 2018, 5:06 pm Buy from Costco. Great prices and returns if any issues. Plus, the Costco Visa extends the standard warranty +2 yrs.

Any brand in particular?

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I’m comtemplating buying a nice wine storage for my living room vs paying to store my wine, any thoughts? Reliable and attractive wine storage units?

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Sheez, $500 for one bottle of red. The world is your oyster. You don't really mention, however, what kind of reds you like, whether you like modern or classic in style, whether you like them mature or still in diapers, etc. From some of your posts on the wines you are tracking, and I guess even the...

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Chave is a great recommendation but the ones with enough age are over budget. I don´t think that (e.g.) a 1997 Chave is over budget ... and it´s drinking great now. Yes, great choice if available for $250. Remember he said $500 total for 2 bottles. Some of the recommendations here are for bottles i...

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My allocation included a new bottling from To-Kalon: the M Block, which is on the far eastern side of the vineyard, as part of a seven-bottle pack. I like that they are keeping prices the same (after the purchase by Constellation), but I think I have to skip it this year. House expenses, travel to ...

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NoahR wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 6:58 pm
James Stolle wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 1:33 pm
bob poirier wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 1:16 pm 2 Mags of 2014 Drinkward Peschon Cab $360.00 Total at the winery.
I don’t see where you can buy on the website. It says no allocation.
I would email Lisa Drinkward, tell her a bunch of WB recommended her wine. I would guess she could put you on the list.

Done!

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julianseersmartin wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 3:48 pm Interesting choice. 2000 BDX is in a funny spot at the minute if you ask me. I'd let that slumber and go with something else if you can.

No plans to drink it, which is why I I got the Ponet Canet

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Alex N wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 3:30 pm If you're on the west coast, maybe consider K&L. There are some good prices on very good aged reds in their auctions.

I just bid on 2x 2013 Dominus Estate and then went out and bought this

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bob poirier wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 1:16 pm 2 Mags of 2014 Drinkward Peschon Cab $360.00 Total at the winery.

I don’t see where you can buy on the website. It says no allocation.

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I see on KL a 1.5l for 700 bid but I’m not sure if I want to pay that much

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I’ve been bidding on a 92 ridge mb, it’s at $300. Any thoughts on what it would be a reasonable price to buy it at?

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David Glasser wrote: ↑December 11th, 2018, 8:02 am $500/btl or $500 total?

For a standing rib roast, at <$250/btl I’d go with 1986 Talbot. Chave is a great recommendation but the ones with enough age are over budget.

Total.

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I'm Sorry, I forgot to say 2 bottles. I was looking at an auction for 2013 Dominus Napa Valley Bordeaux Blend, 2010 Scarecrow "M. Étain" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (OWC) or 2008 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. However, I am open to all suggestions. These are just one...

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Need help picking out a bottle for this holiday dinner (standing rib roast) and thought I would pick your brains:
Has to be:
Red
Under $500
Thoughts?

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newhere I've never had Schrader, but I plan on starting soon to try their wines. If anyone had to guess, how would you approach their wines? What I mean is, do I start with a specific year for all their wines or do I jump around and try to get their different wines in their best years? Is there a pa...

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2013 Scarecrow Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Beyond excited

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She took me down to the cellar where I picked up a nice bottle of Bionic Frog. I was in Bend last spring and stopped at Good Drop and was very surpised at the wines she had. Well curated for such a small shop, lots of old world wines that were of interest. I had brought my own wines with me, but if ...

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Thanks everyone! I am new to Bend, as I moved from Telluride to here so I am all turned around. I stopped by RHC and Good Drop Wine Shoppe and had very positive experiences.

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Anybody in Eastern Oregon especially Bend, know of a wine group?

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