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- March 2nd, 2021, 8:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Once & Future Spring Release - March 2, 2021
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2154
Re: Once & Future Spring Release - March 2, 2021
Man I got off this list but wish I hadn't. Amazing juice but I just have to draw a line somewhere. Had a couple bottles over from my remaining stash over the holidays (I think 2015 and 2016) and they were brilliant. Between this thread and a friend who's picking my brain on this release... I'm droo...
- March 1st, 2021, 8:49 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Credit card, Miles, Points thread
- Replies: 1443
- Views: 27196
Re: Credit card, Miles, Points thread
Both of our Sapphire Reserve cards will renew next month. Given the lack of travel, I'm thinking we move to a Chase card with a lower fee. I believe we won't (1) have to unfreeze and refreeze our accounts and (2) will be able to transfer/retain our points. Any sugggestions as to what Chase card to ...
- February 27th, 2021, 8:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ever want to hear the history of Wine Berserkers? Greg Norton just published a blog article on it!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2283
Re: Ever want to hear the history of Wine Berserkers? Greg Norton just published a blog article on it!
I was at that lunch with Daniel Posner at Grapes the Wine Company.Victor Hong wrote: ↑February 27th, 2021, 5:19 pm Doctor Big Jay Miller and Sierra CarCrash deserve some back-handed credit.
- February 27th, 2021, 6:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Why doesn’t Bevan sell out?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 5099
Re: Why doesn’t Bevan sell out?
I raised this question on a Realm thread and got a few responses. The prevalent thought was that Bevan is not as well known as Realm or other high end Napa cabs. If Bevan's production is 8000 cases (as mentioned here), I'm sure that's higher that Realm and most high end producers and speaks to grea...
- February 26th, 2021, 9:30 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
I got what I Deserve.
FYI.
My bill came in the mail today. The return address is marked Deserve. Under normal circumstances, I would have tossed this with the other junk mail. Good thing I didn't. It's the bill from my new card.
FYI.
My bill came in the mail today. The return address is marked Deserve. Under normal circumstances, I would have tossed this with the other junk mail. Good thing I didn't. It's the bill from my new card.
- February 24th, 2021, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
- Replies: 21
- Views: 550
Re: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
So who has a good selection in the NY metro area? What about an online retailer?
- February 24th, 2021, 7:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Schrader offer?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3615
Re: Schrader offer?
I see they're still getting top dollar for 'unknown' vineyards.
Old Sparky at $550? It was $400 a few years back in 2013. Looks like the new ownership hasn't affected pricing, in spite of all the discussion here.
Old Sparky at $550? It was $400 a few years back in 2013. Looks like the new ownership hasn't affected pricing, in spite of all the discussion here.
- February 23rd, 2021, 6:11 pm
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Lawrence Ferlinghetti - RIP
- Replies: 10
- Views: 194
Re: Lawrence Ferlinghetti - RIP
Before I visited K&L, I would buy wine at Coit (in the mid 1990's), just up the block from his store.
- February 23rd, 2021, 6:02 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
I tasted these wines at a local NYC tasting several years ago. Craig from Sojourn suggested it.
- February 21st, 2021, 6:26 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Monte Bello
- Replies: 1
- Views: 659
Re: Monte Bello
I'm not so sure that you can hold these for a long time. Would get heavy. ![wink [wink.gif]](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
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- February 18th, 2021, 11:17 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
- Replies: 500
- Views: 9117
Re: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
Never mind. Answer was above.
- February 17th, 2021, 5:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2021 Release save The Date 2/16 & 2/24
- Replies: 159
- Views: 14304
- February 17th, 2021, 1:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4419
Re: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
Who doesn't love Rockland Bakery Challah - that could be a meal on its own! They have a lot of good bread but the challah has always been my favorite. Looking forward to post-vaccine when I'm not scared to go back there. I also have an idea or two for a possible Bfest in NYC but don't know if lack ...
- February 17th, 2021, 6:54 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
- Replies: 500
- Views: 9117
Re: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
I got Round 2 of the Pfizer vaccine Tuesday morning. As of 24 hours later, no pain. As a matter of fact, after the first shot it hurt to lift my arm. Today, I can raise my arm without issue. They say you may/should have a different experience after the 2nd shot. Don't want to jinx it.
- February 17th, 2021, 6:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bottle Variation Question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 820
Re: Bottle Variation Question
If you're eating and drinking, I'd think the food may affect the variation?larry schaffer wrote: ↑February 16th, 2021, 6:26 pm Remember folks - in this case, I am talking about a newly bottled wine that shouldn't be subject to many of the variabilities above . . .
Cheers
- February 16th, 2021, 7:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4419
Re: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
J a y H a c k - tonight, Fat Tuesday, would have been the 8th annual DiFara’s pizza offline.
- February 16th, 2021, 11:14 am
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkerfest 10.1 - 7th Annual Di Fara's offline - Fat Tuesday March 5, 2019 - post wines please
- Replies: 97
- Views: 5948
Re: Berserkerfest 10.1 - 7th Annual Di Fara's offline - Fat Tuesday March 5, 2019 - post wines please
We would have been eating pizza and drinking good wine with friends tonight.Dan Hammer wrote: ↑December 30th, 2020, 6:58 am The 9th Annual DiFara's offline will be on Fat Tuesday (as usual) in 2022; unless things get better, and can be scheduled mid/late 2021.
Save the date > March 1, 2022.
- February 15th, 2021, 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Radio Garden
- Replies: 8
- Views: 207
Re: Radio Garden
A friend posted this link yesterday. I've been listening to a station in Melbourne Australia. Good music. Smooth FM 91.5. Just hover over where you think Melbourne is. A list of stations will appear. You should see Smooth FM 91.5 Link > http://radio.garden/listen/smooth-91-5/hitz0edo Nice background...
- February 15th, 2021, 7:23 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTTF: AA Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) x 4
- Replies: 5
- Views: 621
Re: WTTF: AA Systemwide Upgrades (SWU) x 4
I suggest deleting this post in its entirety. As you should be aware, trading anything for SWUs is a big no-no and AA takes harsh action (e.g., account suspension and forfeiture of all miles) if any trading is suspected and then asks questions later. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airline...
- February 15th, 2021, 7:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Herman Story 2016 Chelle Mountain Cabernet 3-pack OWC
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1941
Re: Herman Story 2016 Chelle Mountain Cabernet 3-pack OWC
Seems like ego is getting in the way in this discussion. The notes on Cellartracker are outstanding for this wine. Go check.
- February 14th, 2021, 5:21 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
Hi all - a quick note since a few folks asked and our catalog availability has improved again; thank you for your patience. I think all of the items that were mentioned are back as well as some other great new items such as SippingTHIS coasters, Glasvin Glasses, and some nice chocolates. We always ...
- February 13th, 2021, 10:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Macdonald Waitlist
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9151
Re: Macdonald Waitlist
A quick peek at CC board gives a window into why these waitlists never move. Who would skip an allocation of something (MD, Screagle) they can turn around and sell for 4x the very next day? This is the answer. The waitlist will clear when the aftermarket price gets down to, say, 20% below list pric...
- February 9th, 2021, 4:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3221
Re: Di Costanzo 18’s drop Tuesday
I cajoled Erin into finding me a Di Costanzo with some age on it, and she secured a '14 Farella for me. I am very critical of Cabernet, let me assure you of that. I couldn’t believe how lively this wine was - amazing acidity, bright and energetic. Note I do NOT typically like ‘valley’ fruit, partic...
- February 9th, 2021, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Desire Lines 2021 Spring Release
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1168
Re: Desire Lines 2021 Spring Release
I was all excited to buy until I saw the shipping cost. $10.00 a bottle to ship 4 bottles to the east coast. $40.
If any of you are buying a case, the cost is $30.
If any of you are buying a case, the cost is $30.
- February 9th, 2021, 9:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What are the wines you try to buy in 375ml??
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2257
Re: What are the wines you try to buy in 375ml??
Zachy's has plenty of 375's. https://www.zachys.com/instantsearchplus/result/?q=375
- February 9th, 2021, 9:11 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
My Pass arrived in the mail today.
- February 7th, 2021, 12:12 pm
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
That's an impressive setup to have in your local grocery store. I'd be eating a lot more dry aged beef if I had to stare at that display every week when I do grocery shopping Take a look > https://westchestermagazine.com/food/restaurants-food/7-westchester-butcher-shops-every-carnivore-should-know/...
- February 7th, 2021, 7:56 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Super Bowl Food
- Replies: 20
- Views: 679
Re: Super Bowl Food
I bought a box of frozen Hebrew National pigs in blanket. It's loaded with fat, calories, and an unhealthy amount of sodium. Gonna be a fun night. Since my wife let me buy this, I'm also ordering nachos from a local Mexican restaurant. ![winner [winner.gif]](./images/smilies/winner.gif)
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- February 7th, 2021, 7:52 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Memento Mori 2018 Dr Crane & Las Piedras Release Feb 9th
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3226
Re: Memento Mori 2018 Dr Crane & Las Piedras Release Feb 9th
I just have to ask. The above wines are all $200 and higher. My higher end wines are Carter, Maybach, MCDONALD, Myriad, and Schrader. In the case of Carter, Myriad, and Schrader I own Dr Crane and Las Piedras. Since these are the premier vineyards, is there that much of a difference in taste that ma...
- February 6th, 2021, 6:41 am
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Europe Travel - Safe?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4700
Re: Europe Travel - Safe?
I'm sitting here tapping my fingers on the table. Good things come to those that wait, so we will wait Covid out. Do I have a choice? This frequent flyer has spent some time in the air. My wife and I have seen a lot of this world, but still not enough. Last fall, we spent a weekend in the Catskills ...
- February 6th, 2021, 6:23 am
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
I slept like a baby (thanks to all the drugs I took for some dental work Friday afternoon). Nice meeting all the new folks last night; and as always, nice seeing old friends.
See you next time.
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See you next time.
- February 5th, 2021, 8:43 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
- Replies: 500
- Views: 9117
Re: Anybody get the vaccine yet? Take it!
I saw this on the news last night. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/ ... e/2510535/
- February 4th, 2021, 6:22 pm
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
I'm opening my 2016 Vincent Pinot Noir Bjornson that I won in the auction on BD in 2019.
- February 4th, 2021, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Goldbelly experiences
- Replies: 87
- Views: 4943
- February 3rd, 2021, 6:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Forgotten order placed at Zachys in 2010...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1894
Re: Forgotten order placed at Zachys in 2010...
So Ian pointed out that I had 5 bottles sitting at Zachys, an order from June 2010, one I have no record of, so at least he is honest! Well, should be a fun 'experiment' in DOA wine, as I ordered cheap stuff that likely ended drinking windows in 2013 2X 2006 Louis Jadot Marsannay 2X 1998 Columbaiol...
- February 3rd, 2021, 6:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BerserkerDay 12 - Offer feedback from the community
- Replies: 207
- Views: 8411
Re: BerserkerDay 12 - Offer feedback from the community
Here's the challenge in my opinion - I'm not sure it's prudent to vastly increase the number of companies offering products - or increasing at all beyond the number already offered. If that's the case, what offers to you 'give up' to make room for new ones? Cheers. In my business, you evaluate what...
- February 2nd, 2021, 6:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Schrader offer?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3615
Re: Schrader offer?
Same for me, but for others reasons. I posted my 2014 allocation for sale a week or so before I was to receive the offer. They got pissed. They threw me off the list. That was just as the resale value of their wines crashed. You could get many of their wines at list price, or a few bucks above. The ...
- February 1st, 2021, 6:45 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Carvana? Tell me about Carvana
- Replies: 13
- Views: 487
Re: Carvana? Tell me about Carvana
Any experiences selling your car to Carvana?
- January 31st, 2021, 6:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée Blanc de Blancs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 351
Re: TN: NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée Blanc de Blancs
Grapes in White Plains has it at $115. I think I'll give it a try. You note above makes this tempting. I've tasted some of their other Champagnes and I enjoyed them. Thanks.
- January 31st, 2021, 5:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée Blanc de Blancs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 351
Re: TN: NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée Blanc de Blancs
NV Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Oubliée Blanc de Blancs - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (1/31/2021) June 2013 disgorgement Fascinating from the first pour, it showed intense floral character, and eventually a bit of honey dipped apple. Full bodied, and with a creamy texture, i...
- January 31st, 2021, 8:27 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: ** Offer Closing Sunday! **. Morgan Ranch Wagyu Berserker Day 12 Deal!
- Replies: 255
- Views: 9432
Re: ** Offer Closing Sunday! **. Morgan Ranch Wagyu Berserker Day 12 Deal!
Can anyone tell me the difference between Flannery and Morgan Ranch, or does it matter? I know what Flannery tastes like. ![wink [wink.gif]](./images/smilies/wink.gif)
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- January 30th, 2021, 4:19 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Excellent restaurant Ibiza Chappaqua NY
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3285
Re: Excellent restaurant Ibiza Chappaqua NY
Tramonto and Mima in Irvington are owned by the same group. Mima is delicious and intimate.
- January 30th, 2021, 9:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
- Replies: 100
- Views: 4419
Re: WE NEED ANOTHER BERSERKERFEST!
We have the infrastructure in place.
PDH
DiFara's
... and of course Jay Hack.
- January 28th, 2021, 7:21 pm
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
Eager to break dry-January I see... I'm up for it. The usual 9pm ET/6PT? After all the What time does this start on Berserkerday (Berserkers don't or can't read), you can't post this often enough. neener 9:00 Eastern 6:00 Pacific Or to make it really simple 0200 GMT. [wink.gif] I'll just start post...
- January 28th, 2021, 6:01 pm
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
After all the What time does this start on Berserkerday (Berserkers don't or can't read), you can't post this often enough.
![[neener.gif] neener](./images/smilies/neener.gif)
9:00 Eastern
6:00 Pacific
Or to make it really simple 0200 GMT.
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- January 28th, 2021, 5:58 pm
- Forum: Event Planner - Online or Offline
- Topic: Berserkers 'Social' Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
- Replies: 336
- Views: 19588
Re: Berserkers Video Meets - Schedule/Info inside
Me too.
- January 28th, 2021, 5:54 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
This glass is light as a feather. It's beautiful to look at, and much lighter in feel than my Riedels. When I tapped it with my ring, it was a much nicer sound than Riedel. I wish I could write tasting notes as descriptive as this. ![[neener.gif] neener](./images/smilies/neener.gif)
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- January 28th, 2021, 1:05 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay 12 (Jan 27, 2021) "The Black Friday of Wine Commerce" - Forbes
- Topic: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
- Replies: 183
- Views: 9948
Re: Grand Reserve World Mastercard - Earn up to 8x Points On BD12
My glasses arrived last night. That was some impressive packing. Going to take a spin around the block with my new glass with the '09 Sojourn Spring Mountain cab tonight, along with a 12 oz Flannery (from my last purchase).
- January 28th, 2021, 7:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Berserker Day debriefing thread....whoooo!
- Replies: 69
- Views: 4009
Re: Berserker Day debriefing thread....whoooo!
I picked up a couple of new wineries, so bottles purchased TY vs LY were the same. Can't say the same for my credit card spend. Thank you Bryan Flannery. ![whistle [whistle.gif]](./images/smilies/whistle.gif)
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- January 28th, 2021, 7:52 am
- Forum: The Asylum
- Topic: Challenger disaster, 28 January 1986
- Replies: 17
- Views: 226
Re: Challenger disaster, 28 January 1986
I was sitting at the kitchen table processing a customer order that morning. I was listening to the radio (remember that). When I heard the news, I rushed to the tv. All the networks, including the newish CNN were broadcasting live. I stayed glued to the set all day. It was a very sad day watching t...