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Ryan Trush wrote: ↑
November 26th, 2020, 7:31 am

Then lastly, is this all still as exciting as it was in the beginning? If so, I need to go find a second job (or third) when the world gets back on its feet.

It's more so now since I know more in 2020 than I did in 1999.

This is my first photo post. In honor of that, I'll donate $25 to Laura's House. 2016 Holdredge Pinot Noir "Rolling Thunder" posted to CT. 11/26/2020 rated 91 points: I first tasted with John at the tasting room about 10 years ago. I last tasted with him at Restaurant North (now gone) in Armonk NY w...

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November 27th, 2020, 9:27 am

Andrew M wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2020, 8:07 am

John Glas wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2020, 7:34 am
Agree. Code did nothing to change the price.
It’s for new customers only. Use a new email address
Walter Scott 12 East for $19.99

For a cellar saver, this can’t be beat.

Just picked up a few bottles at Zachy's at $16.00 each.

Feel better Glenn. I'm a big fan of this wine.

2014 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon #1 WOTY
1989 Château d'Yquem #2

I had 1 of my three Wirz a few weeks ago. It’ an impressive wine. My note on CT. Thanks for the note Tom.

It was nice chatting with everyone, and nice to meet new faces. Someone was talking about Alba area restaurants. We went to this board recommended restaurant back in 2014. Trattoria della Posta in Monforte d'Alba. It's Michelin rated. It's a lovely restaurant that looks like it might be in your home...

The #1 wine on the list has just one so-so note on Cellartracker.

Yes that’s the place! They had a constantly changing menu depending on what the foragers brought in. neener Great to “see” everybody. And thanks to Rodrigo for organizing things. But I still want to know which shoes Betty was wearing neener newhere Peter, I bought the Vermouth that you suggested. P...

JLuch wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2020, 10:41 am
I signed up for Lewelling in May of this year and was told I was on the waitlist. However, I received an offer email for the 2018 release that was a week or so ago. So if there is a wait list, it wasn’t very long.

Very good value (QPR) for the price.

Anyone else having an issue getting in?

Besides notes posted here, I follow Cellartracker notes on wines I own.

Carlisle updates the notes on his website.

2018 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
November 19th, 2020, 5:38 am
Parker used to write about Neil Young et al constantly

You admit in an online board that you're still reading Parker?

Made in Cookware. https://madeincookware.com/pages/review ... gKwRPD_BwE

SeanHarding wrote: ↑
November 17th, 2020, 4:13 pm
I got my wished for 1X Gewurztraminer

Me too!

What’s the strategy with guests coming over who don’t appreciate/know anything about wine. Do you give them the house red/white and keep a special bottle in the kitchen?? Our do you just ball out and everyone gets the good wine as it’s a holiday? I pour a tasting of the good wine for the people tha...

'10 Sojourn Ridgetop Pinot Noir. Nothing beats a Sojourn with some age on it.

'18 Walter Scott Chardonnay La Combe Verte

If Peter and Nola are joining, so am I.

ray ormand wrote: ↑
November 16th, 2020, 7:03 pm
Caterwaul. The 2018 is superb and it's a steal at $50.

I'm always amazed that every day on WineBerserkers, I read about a wine that I've never heard of before. Same goes for Lyrix.

edit. Just purchased the Caterwaul at Grapes the Wine Co in White Plains.

Todd,

Wasn't there discussion a while back about having at least 25 post to sell wine on Commerce Corner?

I'm not interested in buying from anyone with little or no posting history. I think it's fair that anyone posting with at least 25 posts, should have a Grand Cru notation under their name.

A little over $50 > Sojourn Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Home Ranch. This performs above it's price point.
I'll add Myriad and Quivet to this list.

Becklyn, William and Mary in the $65 - $100 range.

When I went back to purchase, the allocation was sold out. Serves me right for not jumping on the e mail when it arrived.

I sent them my wish list.

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑
November 2nd, 2020, 4:33 pm
Morgan.

How will the 2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Sémillon Lachryma Montis, Botrytized Old Vine Monte Rosso Vineyard compare to the Late Harvest Gewürztraminer from Alta Vista Vineyard?

What? I'm only offered 1 bottle?

Let's see if the wish list is granted.

JosephW wrote: ↑
November 11th, 2020, 10:17 am
In for 2 of em. Haven't tried it yet but I think I read it doesn't ship until late 2021? Is that right?

Yes. They're a year behind.

Morning bump.

Let me check my schedule. Ok. I'm free.

At least you've given me enough time to decide what bottle to bring. Oh wait. If Mark will attened, I have to think extra hard.

Dan Posner at Grapes the Wine Company in White Plains NY. I shopped at his original store in Rye. He was the guy that invited me to Wineberserkers back in the day.

I find tasting notes most helpful when they include most or all of the following: - How was the wine handed? (Decanting, stems used, how long it was open before serving, serving temp etc.) - Some comment on the nose - expressive, mute, any offensive notes? - Some comment on the body and weight - So...

Morgan.

How will the 2011 Bedrock Wine Co. Sémillon Lachryma Montis, Botrytized Old Vine Monte Rosso Vineyard compare to the Late Harvest Gewürztraminer from Alta Vista Vineyard?

Thanks.

chris.p

As you can see, some on this board can be referred to as a tough crowd.

Welcome to WineBerserkers.

So no release at all for '20? Terribly sorry to hear that and a huge disappointment for us all if that's the case. Hopefully '21 will be an awesome year! I ‘think’ he is only referring to the 2020 Napa at this point and not the two Estate wines. I spoke with Mr. Sequi at lunch yestrday and he confi...

The 2008 Taittinger Comtes, of course.

But seriously, I'd open a 13 or 14 Maybach.

I have 2 2016's. Thoughts?

Dan

I'm on the same boat... I have Realm, VV, W&M and Aubert arriving tomorrow... should have called an audible and re-route to the offsite storage... pileon Unfortunately she caught me wheeling in 6 cases from Round Pond/Dalla Valle last week. I had them sent to FedEx office (where the employees were ...

Robert, another way to deal with this is to use multiple #wine related hashtags on twitter and instagram. Don’t forget to include surrounding area towns and counties. #DontGetMadGetEven

@b21wine (twitter). Also #b21# There are some responses posted there

B21wine on Instagram

I was going to drink mine with family on Thanksgiving.

My shipment arrived Friday. I'm usually a team player, but I will not Pobega any of these wines for a minimum of 2 - 3 years, except for the McGah Sauv Blanc.

Averaging out at $400 per bottle on the 5 pack $2000.

Celebrating a wedding anniversary and thinking of opening one of our "reserve" bottles of wine. We haven't been building our inventory for long, so don't have any really mature bottles. So in some cases it's a nice bottle, but torn on whether to open it or be patient and let it age further. Here ar...

I opened the 2018 last Thanksgiving. It was ok, but not an oh my wine. I still holding another bottle. Based on the CT notes, people aren’t in love with the ‘18. Rating average is 90 points. So can anyone tell me what makes my 2019’s something I should look forward to opening, or will the ‘19 be a w...

I gift these bottles, and/ or drink them on a random night when I don’t want to open something ‘good’ from my cellar.

Dan, La Combe Verte is Walter Scott’s entry level Chardonnay. The Cuvee Anne is the next step up, and then you get the single vineyard wines like X-Novo and Seven Springs. If you are just starting out with Walter Scott’s wines, I think it’s worth buying at all levels - the La Combe Verte has the ad...

I recently got turned on to the 2016 Walter Scott Chardonnay La Combe Verte. Cost is slightly less than the Cuvee Anne. Are there any differences between the two? The '16 is my new favorite chardonnay at the price. I filled in with the 2018.

My wife will make apricot chicken. I'll open a Rhys Alpine Chardonnay to go with it.

I'll make Flannery steaks; and serve with a good California Cabernet Sauvignon, maybe a Carter, Maybach, or MACDONALD.

My 7 bottles arrived in styro. There were just a few dust bunnies, that was it, so no complaint.

mike pobega wrote: ↑
October 14th, 2020, 6:35 am
Hi all, we are doing 4 nights in the Lake George region next week and was looking for moderate plus to upscale BYOB options between Bolton Landing and Glens Falls. Thanks

Ask Ken V. He lives in the Albany area.

My new favorite restaurant is in Pelham. Macelleria is on 5th Ave. Corkage is 35.00 A friend of mine recommended this Italian Steak House to us, so off we went. We sat outside, socially distant. They have heaters. Steaks on the menu at $30?? Yes, but before I have a steak at a new restaurant, I dec...

My new favorite restaurant is in Pelham. Macelleria is on 5th Ave. Corkage is 35.00 A friend of mine recommended this Italian Steak House to us, so off we went. We sat outside, socially distant. They have heaters. Steaks on the menu at $30?? Yes, but before I have a steak at a new restaurant, I deci...

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