Wine Berserkers - international wine social media, online community, and discussion

Never had, but impressed by some of the sources...Houyi is 1 of 2 sources used by Roy Piper and am a big fan of Platt...realize that's no guarantee of quality.

mike pobega wrote: ↑
July 28th, 2020, 6:16 am
Had the 2018 Trout Gulch Chardonnay on Saturday and loved it.

Jealous! I purchased a case and am really anxious!

timmy roos wrote: ↑
July 28th, 2020, 7:19 am
While it wasn’t a 180 some of the earlier (2005,2006?)kutch wines were bigger and fruit forward if my memory is correct

I think it's fair to say Jamie's style has "evolved" since his 03/04 debut, but I have been thrilled with where it has taken him!

Like many, I too am tired of the %15+ Napa bruisers, so i was happily in for this. I realize there's no guarantee of quality, but at that price I am optimistically rolling the dice (and splitting with 2 other friends).

2 cases of the Kutch new release...1 of the Chard and 4 bottles of each of the new Pinots...this totals 6.5 cases of Kutch this year...so if anyone should see Jamie tooling through Sonoma in a new Ferrari, I've done my part!

I'm envious of all you Macdonald members, definitely the one I'm dying to get on. I was fortunate to get to know Tom Detert a little this year and am planning on visiting Detert this fall (if traveling is an option) and hope to go to Macdonald and beg!

This has been an expensive month for me...I still have Kutch on the 28th (2 cases for me), William & Mary (again 2 cases), and finally Littorai SVD (will not be able to purchase nearly as nuch as I would like). What are others looking forward to?

I've had No 1 for almost a month now and have managed to keep my grubby paws off of them...please hold your applause, though it does seem tasty!

RyanC wrote: ↑
July 24th, 2020, 7:42 am
Kutch makes my favorite new-world Chard. Really, it's one of my favorites from anywhere.

Could not agree more!

Yeah, I'm so bummed I missed, but can't wait for the recording.

Trying to pace myself...does anyone know when William & Mary typically releases their new vintage? Betting he sells before harvest this time. I had all 3 of his 2018s the day before bottling, in May. William has a new wine, I think it's gonna be called "Pickett Road." 100% Cab from a vineyard near ...

Passing on the new cab....good luck everyone.

Looking forward to meeting you Frank...I've admired your wine selection for quite a while.

Bill V wrote: ↑
July 22nd, 2020, 6:12 am
3 Calistoga
3 Herb Lamb
3 Lore Vineyard
4 Cabernet Sauvignon
4 Panek Vineyard

Lucky man! This has just been too expensive of a month for me...I believe I've ordered from 8 producers, with 1 more to go this month.

I'm probably a bit more conservative than I need to be, but I was curious what other's opinions were? I generally wait a minimum of 4-6 weeks, usually 3 months or so.

So I ordered 7 bottles yesterday, but today decided to add a single bottle of Calistoga since I've never tried...but there is a 3 bottle minimum to order. Anyone know how to do this? Should i just call the winery later today? Call or email Will Thanks. That's whaI figured. I've been a long time cus...

Carneros? #24 https://www.denegoce.com/products/og-n-24-2019-napa-carneros-pinot-noir-12-bottle-case-ships-october-12?_pos=2&_sid=59479ea3b&_ss=r (not emailed yet) Guessing he updates people on the shipping in the offer email whenever it comes out. Ah, got it-- thanks, Matt. Len, we were referring ...

So I ordered 7 bottles yesterday, but today decided to add a single bottle of Calistoga since I've never tried...but there is a 3 bottle minimum to order. Anyone know how to do this? Should i just call the winery later today?

AVA in southern Napa/Sonoma...I'm assuming that is your question?

Nope...love domestic Pinot, but have never enjoyed Carneros.

Feel as if I showed a bit of restraint...3 Lore, 2 NV, 1 HL, and 1 Panek...plus my Bedrock today!

Frank, I am beyond grateful!

Mike

Great noes! I'm on record saying that the '14 Kutch is my favorite domestic Chard, but Jamie has said that his '18 Trout Gulch being released at the end of this month MAY be better!

Wow! Thanks so much Will This has been a punishing month, but I'm VERY excited about this release!

Yeah, I'm a real tough guy!

I am beyond weak! So this month has been Rochioli, RM, Roy Piper, and Kutch still to go. So no Aubert...except 5 Pinots and 5 Chards.

Thanks for the tasting note. I have never had a W. Scott wine, but a couple of months ago I ordered 1 of each of Chard and Pinot (11 cuvees) and can not wait. BTW, Erica could not have been nicer, class act.

I can't wait! I'll be opening an 07 Kanzler...see you then.

Yeah, I'm in for case 12! Moving forward I've agreed to split with 2 other wine-loving friends.

Good lord! A Napa Malbec and a SCM Pinot, I'm almost giddy!

Rich K0rz€nk0 wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2020, 9:07 am
You can't imagine the look on my wife's face as these rolled up...

Oh, I can imagine! Should that read FORMER wife?

Anton D wrote: ↑
July 8th, 2020, 1:21 pm
Piper, William and Mary, and MacDonald are the top three cabs I have discovered thanks to this place! (Rivers Marie, Ceritas, Myriad/Quivet/Becklyn are up there, as well.)

The videos Roy Piper makes are awesome and have been a real education.

I couldn't agree more Anton, love his videos!

I was surprised no one wrote a thread...if I missed it, I truly apologize. This is my favorite Cali Cab with the exception of Spottswoode. I was lucky enough to talk with Roy last night for about 15 minutes (What a humble, terrific guy) and he shared a couple of wonderful, upcoming treats. I don't w...

I'm currently at 8 cases and sharing no. 17 with 2 friend...we have agreed to split moving forward 4 bottles obviously is a different beast than a case!

Same here, received the email and paid for the shipping.

Any guesses when and what will the #18 offer be?

Stopped by my local shop today, didn't see anything new...still had Valdicava (sp?) Brunnelo which I've tried and will pickup 4-6, but at $100/btl, no real hurry.

Damn it! Couldn't resist after the description...up to 12 cases I think...

I adore Spottswoode and Piper (admittedly not a long history with Roy, but thus far blown away).

What is wrong with cinnamon-cola-cherry jam? Nothing at all Victor...as long as it's spread on toast! I apologize if Spectator posted the incorrect retail price...but i have noticed they have been aggressively raising their prices...just feels like the new owners are besmirching Micheal and Dan's l...

I am completely stunned! Let me first say that I am a lover of domestic Pinot and have been since the mid 90's. I am proudly on the lists of Rochioli, Kutch, Rivers Marie, and Littorai so I enjoy various styles. But when I saw WS's review this morning of the 2017 Cerise Vineyard Anderson Valley KB I...

Reason #253 you're one of my drinking heroes D@vid!

I don't need more wine, I don't need more wine, a Malbec you say?, ok, maybe that....

Only became familiar with this winery this year thanks to this site and recently ordered 3 bottles of the Maresh Pinot a few days ago.

Showing no restraint as usual, I've pathetically never experienced a Mike Smith wine though I've long wanted to. So i picked up some Napa and the other two big boys from the Spring.

Damn it! I'm in for the SB.

Passed on the Rose'...I have to say no every once and a while...

I posted an interesting trade offer in The Commerce Corner for those Beserkers who may have come to the de Negoce' game a bit late...a chance to do some back filling

Hi All So I have been an enthusiastic buyer, like a lot on here. Thus far I've only passed on 3 offerings of Cameron's. The Rose' (wasn't interested), the 3rd or 4th Napa Cab (somehow ended up in my Spam), and finally offer 11 yesterday (wasn't home when released and with only 190 cases, was gone qu...

Pinot offer is out for only $10/btl...though not familiar with too many produced in Carmel....

Search found 187 matches