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Ian S

Hi Erika. I'm a skin flint, so maybe I can point you towards a good, but relatively cheap, domestic (USA) Cab. For under $15, you should look for Horse Heaven Hills, "H3" on the bottle. For a little more money, Conn Creek is decent too. When I searched for tips in previous discussions on a...

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I'd heckle Jay, but I'd be flogging a dead horse since he has me on ignore.

Ian S

This subject is as much about appellation, and even vineyard, as it is about producers. I doubt anyone would say that a Corton or NSG is "light", while Chambolle-Musigny is known to be "ethereal".

Ian S

cjsavino wrote: ↑February 19th, 2021, 4:07 am they fell off a truck

That's my favorite way of saying "nicked"!

Youz Meddigans sure have colourful phrases.

Ian S

The provenance?...forgettaboutit! You mispelled "fuhgettaboutit!" champagne.gif So did you mate. It's "fuhgeddaboudet", just like it sounds. That much I've learned from living in this region. What can I say except "I gotta guy" who helps me with the indigenous slang an...

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As mentioned above several times, there is no generalised rule. The best you can do is find the producers you like, then understand how their different wines age according to vintage.

Ian S

A more important question: will Berserkers ever throw in the towel on whinging? Seems you have to be full of complaints to be a member here!

Ian S

Blast it! Sold out. A penny pincher's dream, and I missed it.

Ian S

David_K wrote: ↑February 1st, 2021, 10:29 pm What's the deal with Ovaltine?

It's all about the Orphan Annie decoder ring.

Ian S

You'll likely get a variety of responses. In my case, I double decant because a) I want to get the wine off its sediment, so I can pour to the bottom during a dinner without worrying about that; and b) more often than not I want to give the wine a bit of air, which double decanting will do, even if...

Ian S

One other plus: opening & decanting before bringing wine to supper gives one a chance to sniff for a corked bottle.

Ian S

Patrick T a y l o r wrote: ↑January 31st, 2021, 9:11 pm Congratulations, we made it!

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Drink 'em if you got 'em!

Yes, all you sots can return to boozehound status.

Ian S

Simps gonna simp. Oh, another keyboard warrior saying things online he wouldn’t say face-to-face. How can you be certain he wouldn't? Have you interacted with Curtis previously where he cowed down to you in person after insulting you online? I'm genuinely curious as I see this "keyboard warrio...

Ian S

Fill your cellar with what strikes your fancy, and let the haters hate.

Ian S

I'm tickled to be the first non-Crü poster in this thread. I consider my position at the bottom of the WB caste system a badge of honor. Muppets, plebs, prats, and bottom feeders unite!

Ian S

Eric White wrote: ↑January 29th, 2021, 7:19 am
Rodrigo B wrote: ↑January 28th, 2021, 9:12 pm Todd- I'm gonna go ahead nominate Oregon as the location for the first post-COVID Berserkerfest

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Everyone else: fight me
right down the road, I'm in!

In for the fight or the fest?

Ian S

Did I miss some type of event? I want a barrister if I'm to be debriefed about something I wasn't privy to.

Ian S

Rodrigo F. wrote: ↑January 28th, 2021, 10:41 am Anyone know the JD scores?

101 on Materium. They got 1 extra credit question right.

I'm waiting for Suckling's inevitable 102 to top him.

Ian S

I'm not up to snuff on American geography. Isn't Vermouth in New England?

Ian S

Eric Ifune wrote: ↑January 22nd, 2021, 2:54 pm Continuing the trend to drink up the cellar

Whereabouts are you mate? I'd be honored to offer my assistance! 2001 is a fav of mine from many regions.

Ian S

I voted 2002 only because I don't have the breadth of experience you boffins have. I can't recall a single 2002 Bordeaux I even remotely enjoyed, finding all of them grotty and worthy of the dustbin. Sad, really, as the surrounding years were charming.

Ian S

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑January 21st, 2021, 7:08 pm Checking now, I think I have a bottle of Figeac, but no Conseillante. Need to remedy that.

Yes, absolutely. And while you're at it, Chateau Clinet wouldn't be a clanger either.

Ian S

Victor Hong wrote: ↑January 22nd, 2021, 7:04 am Flawed poll, lacking a "NONE OF THE ABOVE" option.

Good to see you're on your game Victor. We can always count on you for consistency while all others add their various bits and bobs.

Ian S

You knocked your glass over mate. Were you tipsy while taking that snap?

Ian S

Count me as another 2010, with 2002 in second. Although I concur with Jeremy at the top of this page about 2000. The near lack of bickering has me flabbergasted! I thought this would be a bare knuckles round robin event with everyone taking pot shots in turn. Where's 2020? Or did you want to forget ...

Ian S

So Screaming Eagle has a list price of $2500 per bottle according to the OP, and a release price of about $1050 according to those on the mailing list. Using American marketing, that means you can buy Screaming Eagle at 58% OFF!!! Sham-WOW! Too bad Billy Mays isn't around to push this opportunity. O...

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Sour grapes.

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Maybe I'm daft, but Chappellet was similar to Hidden Ridge.

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$2600 per bottle?

Imagine how much great Riesling you could buy with that kind of quid.

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Marcu$ Stanley wrote: ↑December 30th, 2020, 12:34 pm Meadows hailed 2015 as best since 2005 (better than 09/10) and another GOAT candidate

What does GOAT stand for mate?

Is it some manner of Burghound acronym?

Ian S

Maybe they'll be a Nintendo wine making game based on Accendo.

Ian S

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 2:45 pm Hmmm. I’ve never tried a Riesling. Are they any good? Wish I could afford one and knew where to find them.

I've heard B-21 has a nice selection.

Ian S

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 6:22 pm 2018 Štoka Izbrani Teran

I noticed it made the wine house sf top 10 list

Wine House must have chanced upon a deal and now have to move it.

Ian S

Accendo is better than Descendo, correct?

Ian S

Hi Simon. Most of the regular denizens of this board are stodgy fogies and might not be as savvy as you would like. Have you tried looking for help on a site frequented by more Millennials?

Ian S

What a tragic example of Life & Death in 'Murica. You stop to help an auto wreck victim, only to be shot dead because the driver of the wreck is a gun-toting nutter.

RIP Frank. You should be awarded a medal.

Ian S

A flute? Wouldn't the champagne leak out through all the holes?

Ian S

Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑January 8th, 2021, 5:15 pm
The problem wasn't so much the bringing of the wine itself, though that was occasionally a little sad, but the lecture that usually came with it.

"Mansplaining".

Ian S

Max S. wrote: ↑December 16th, 2020, 8:08 pm Whatever you end up going with, make sure you include bears and Battlestar Galactica too.

Please explain.

Ian S

My wife prefers Suave Champoux. It's much cheaper. Don't know how many points it scored, but it's nearly the same as the other name brands according to their commercials.

Ian S

Does Candace Cameron Bure deliver it? How about Lacey Chabert or Danica McKeller?

Ian S

I once saw a comment somewhere about a New World wine that said something akin to "it achieves a balance like everyone yelling at the top of their lungs at the same time". Forget where, but it seems worth mentioning in this thread.

Ian S

James Billy wrote: ↑December 5th, 2020, 2:30 am Louis Michel Chablis is the clear leader ATM. Trouble is..... it's not under $20. Even when discounted it's around 22 bucks. It's usually mid 20s or more.

Oh dear, that moves it up out of "bottom feeder" status.

The poll, and thread, has been knackered.

Ian S

MikeL238 wrote: ↑December 4th, 2020, 7:03 pm Is it usually the case to stay away from a five bottle lot as well? Asking for a friend...

Mentioned upthread several times by aluminium hat worrywarts that yes, you should avoid 5 bottle lots.

Ian S

James Billy, King of Polls!

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You can get shafted on any size lot. 1 bottle can be buggered just as easily as 11. Buying wine at auction comes with risk no matter how many bottles are in the lot.

Ian S

I prefer middle aged vines. The angst adds to the flavor. Young vines are too immature to produce anything worthwhile, and old vines just don't care anymore but luckily they still do things the same way every vintage due to fear of change.

Ian S

Chris Seiber wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2020, 9:27 pm
Jayson Cohen wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2020, 7:57 pm among my favorite young Secs I’ve tried
Ah, I remember young secs very fondly. So much more difficult at my age now.

Please practice safe secs.

I can't help you with premature oxidation though.

Ian S

Matt Fleming wrote: ↑December 3rd, 2020, 5:43 pm Surely the amount of RS one likes has something to say about which vineyard is preferred.

Absolutely mate. CdB is best in the sweet categories. LHL drinks better young and has great fruit in Sec and Demi-Sec, and LM ages with the most class and finesse amongst all 3.

Ian S

How long does it take to boil tap water?

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