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Ian S

What's the average cost per bottle for each age group? 5 quid says the Boomers buy wine costing at least twice as much as the Millennials.

Ian S

I'd be game to try a few. A less acidic Chianti might be nice from time to time. We don't drink much CA Sangiovese because it's cheap enough from Italy. Decent Chiantis are only $20.

Ian S

NickRut wrote: ↑
January 21st, 2020, 5:03 pm
2017 Maybach or 2017 outpost true. Hmm

Isn't Outpost a Constellation brand now? Is Maybach still independent? If yes to both, it's easy-peasy.

Ian S

Ian S

This sort of "repositioning" almost never helps a brand. Remember when Pioneer introduced it's Elite line? They tried to compete with high end manufacturers like MacIntosh and Levinson, and failed miserably. We could cite other industries too, like autos, appliances, clothing, etc.

Ian S

Judging from news clips, all wine should be stored as deep in the ocean as possible.

Ian S

dsimmons wrote: ↑
January 19th, 2020, 12:46 pm
I rarely buy mags and never anything bigger.

Don, has anyone ever told you that you have a nice 'but?

Ian S

Go to the source for answers. From Shae Kinsman when asked if the winery was bought already: "No, no - not bought! They are just distributing our wine in the UK. Breathe easy

". How great is it that these winery owners take the time to converse with us regular blokes!

Ian S

Phil Restine wrote: ↑
January 15th, 2020, 5:25 pm

I feel that I provide an important service and offer a counterpoint to the usual sycophant line of lemmings you find here

Yes, Berserkers are a bunch of philrestines.

Catchy nom de plume.

Even better than Richard Cranium.

Ian S

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 11:35 am
Or maybe this is even more germane:

Now I'm befuddled. I thought we were chatting about Slobovia, and now you're saying it's a part of Germany?

Ian S

Jim Stewart wrote: ↑
January 4th, 2020, 3:31 pm
There is a definite correlation.

Between men under 25 and wine not showing well?

Ian S

There's definitely been a glutton of 100 point scores in the past decade, but we've also had probably the best continuous run of growing seasons that Napa/Sonoma have ever had. Its a compliment to the farming and wine making that there's been so many great wines. In the spirit of being a Berserker,...

Ian S

Sad to see another passing. I understand he was married to the woman shown on the right of this snapshot:

She asked "Where's the beef?" He said "Right here!". A match made in heaven.

Ian S

Dan Kravitz wrote: ↑
January 10th, 2020, 5:51 pm
this has a reasonable alcohol level of 16.5%.

Begs the question: what's unreasonable?

Ian S

Having drank a few of 11’s and 10’s i would definitely not call them dark or dark fruited. Well, the style did change. And '01 is what is in question. Tanzer seems to agree: The Clos des Cortons has always been quite savory and soil-driven, not to mention uncompromisingly dry. While I have long fou...

Ian S

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
January 7th, 2020, 4:45 am
Even the most heavenly wine eventually goes down the drain.

Nice one mate!

Ian S

Those of you interested in backfilling 2001 German riesling should also consider 2004, 2008, and 2012 German riesling (and maybe 2002, 2005, 2007 and 2009). Second on 2012, my favorite post-2001 vintage. Has their been a bad vintage of Mosel Riesling from 2001 on? I can't think of one. Some are bet...

Ian S

Victor Hong wrote: ↑
January 5th, 2020, 12:50 pm
Smash the bottle open. Always works.

Preferably over someone who irks you, while wrestling with them on the Lazy Susan, right?

Ian S

Yes, by all means deny the existence of anyone who states a contrary opinion or questions you by blocking them.

Ian S

What's wrong with going lax and having a pleasant evening? If you want structured wine tasting, enrol in a WSET class. If Berserker offlines are as rigid as Lee makes them sound, than no wonder people skive off at the last minute! Enjoy the company and wine at any pace or order you fancy.

Ian S

I appreciate everyone input but trying to get Berserkers to attend my events that my regular gang absolutely love is about as easy as winning Powerball. Going to stop posting here and instead go on Cellartracker where I do find much greater turnout. Maybe if you showed up to your own events, things...

Ian S

Vampires! You're all hanging from the ceiling. So who's who? Was your 8th the shutter nutter?

Ian S

Jay Miller wrote: ↑
December 27th, 2019, 5:16 am
Personally my native pride is offended by the notion that anyone from outside the NYC metro area could possibly be as big a curmudgeon as someone local.

I like your style, mate!

Every city needs to be known for something.

Ian S

Maybach and Keller. Probably more Rivers-Marie to keep the better half sated.

Ian S

Keller Limestone Kabinett is around $30 a bottle and not difficult to find. The less sweet Qba is about $25.

Ian S

Adam Frisch wrote: ↑
December 26th, 2019, 10:31 pm
He has the most inclusive and open videos on his winemaking posted on Vimeo. It's refreshing to see in a business that is plagued by so much cloak and dagger.

So you're saying Roy is the Duke the Retriever of the Cabernet Crowd, giving away the secrets to the prized $200 baked beans?

Ian S

YLee wrote: ↑
December 26th, 2019, 5:43 pm
So which vintages are drinking well now?

1995 - 2000

Ian S

Christmas offer? Did he stuff a bottle in your stocking?

Ian S

Andy, are you also on The Port Forum?

Ian S

Mark has it - here's another chance to toss any issues onto the table and discuss them. Yes, the title was cheeky, but this is still a serious subject. Must be if it drew such ire in the other thread. Jorge is a mod. So he’s free to lock this thread at any time. So no skiving off for him. Sorry mate...

Ian S

Come on Ian. Why bring this up again? Let’s not rehash contentious points again. Are you joshing? Jorge, about a third of the posts here are contentious rehashing over sillier things than this like grammar and other rubbish. If a member in good standing like Jay can start a thread, so can any other...

Ian S

Let the berserkering commence! There's obviously was a lot of bottled-up (excuse the pun) animosity about New York offlining. So much so that the thread was locked and a suggestion made by your favorite Berserker Bobby that a new thread be started, so here it is! I don't wish to confine this to mere...

Ian S

Victor, why don't you set a date for all the gobby combatants to engage each other and sell tickets like you promised? You could have side betting and a table (like a March Madness chart), so you'd have yourself a nice little bunce.

Ian S

John Glas wrote: ↑
December 24th, 2019, 9:19 am
What was the price back then?

£9 - £10, which would have been roundabout $12 - $14 at 2001 exchange rates.

Ian S

The bloke asked a simple question, and there are more members wittering on over whether or not apple cider of one type is brandy or not rather than answering his query. Nice! Berserking as usual. Yes, I see! [berserker.gif] I like this place. [cheers.gif] It's like a family holiday row, where every...

Ian S

The bloke asked a simple question, and there are more members wittering on over whether or not apple cider of one type is brandy or not rather than answering his query. Nice!

Ian S

Here is an option, suggest a date, throw out an idea and who comes, is who comes, stop bellyaching about this one or that person or which wine to bring or be on time... Just enjoy the company and the wine! Interesting. Here's another option Jonathan: don't post open invitations to your NYC gatherin...

Ian S

This thread is magical. Truly magical. Fa la la, mates!

Ian S

Better yet, bring folding chairs and tables so it's a car park pizza picnic! You just need a nearby lot that's abandoned. Otherwise you'll be dining out of the boot of Jonathan's auto.

Ian S

Herwig Janssen wrote: ↑
December 19th, 2019, 2:11 am
2008 red burgundy premier cru..... sucks

Alan, is that you?

Ian S

So where's the score?

Isn't it all about the score?

Ian S

Bump for more curmudgeoning!

Ian S

P Intag wrote: ↑
December 15th, 2019, 7:19 pm

Kevin Patrick wrote: ↑
December 14th, 2019, 3:25 pm

For an off vintage this wine is really nice.

Since when is 2009 considered to be an "off vintage" in Napa?

A question I was about to ask as well until I noticed your post.

Ian S

Jonathan, take me off the list. Apparently, dry humour doesn't translate well to keyboards. Sorry mate! As I mentioned on another thread, you can do what you like after you've been a member for one year. You still have time. [wink.gif] Did it again, didn't I? blush I promise to put a sock in it fro...

Ian S

Jonathan, take me off the list. Apparently, dry humour doesn't translate well to keyboards. Sorry mate!

Ian S

Jonathan, please put me on the list as tentative also. This way I'll know what it feels like to be a full-on NYC Berserker when I cancel at the last minute with a lame excuse, or simply don't show up without even a call. Thanks mate!

Ian S

After all last time I checked there is no wall to keep me out. No, but there is a list. Dan's list, to be precise. Doesn't look like you'll be on it anymore according to his not-so-veiled inference. neener What a pity you'll have to consign yourself to Pepe's for their superior pizza. [snort.gif] B...

Ian S

mike pobega wrote: ↑
December 11th, 2019, 2:06 am
What a dickhead post.

If you make a post tooting your own horn for your self-proclaimed offline prowess, you should expect such replies.

Ian S

I understand "pure" as fruit unmasked by oak, mlf, etc Are you saying that some wines come with milfs? [wow.gif] What brands? A dishy Blonde? I'd like to "put wood to" (thanks, Anton) a milf that came with my wine! What a smashing idea! This is a better combination than medicated bandaids. [cheers....

Ian S

Who wouldn't want to get squiffy on somebody else's dime, particularly with bottles like that?

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