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Maybe the title should be amended to "The New York City Offline Excuse Thread". You're not allowed to post anything negative, or act childlike, until you're a Berserker in good standing. This happens after you're here for one year. As an organizer of the annual Di Fara's offline, people are added /...

The suckling pig needs to be ordered in advance. It will be plenty of food for your group size and you can all pack some to go. And yes, you can alternatively get the Peking Duck... or King Crab even. We were there March 21, 2018. This may be the link to the pix. It wasn't. Photo @dhammer53 on Inst...

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I’m somewhat new to WB and have heard lots of hype about Berseker Day, but I have no idea exactly what it is. Can someone please enlighten me? The short answer is that it's the day the internet takes your money on real sale prices on wine, and various non-wine items. This is no make believe sale. I...

jordan whitehead wrote: ↑
October 6th, 2019, 12:27 pm
50% off overpriced isn't much of a sale.

I thought you meant Zachy's.

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Say Merrill, after my 1st grandson was born in 2014, I bought 3 - 2014 Black Cats. Now that my 2nd grandson was born, I expect to do the same with your 2019.

Thanks for the notes Frank. I'll open one of my '17's if Todd French comes to the Di Fara's offline in NYC (Brooklyn) on Fat Tuesday. Otherwise I'll wait a couple of years to taste.

Fiddler on the Roof closes early January. It's in Yiddush, but they flash the English so you can follow along. It's a small venue, so even the cheaper seats are good.

A friend of mine had less than generous thoughts. Looks like I'll have to make my own decision.

Thanks. I'll hold my 2 bottles.

Thoughts on the '08 Horseshoe?

Dan Hammer wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 2:13 pm
I signed up last year after reading all the glowing post here. I hope to purchase a few bottles.

dh

3 bottles of the Prop Red arrived today. I'm putting them to bed in my cellar. I'll wake the first bottle in 2022 to see how it's doing.
Note to Will... grandson #2 is due 12/10.

I waited a day to order and was locked out. The wish list just cleared.

I expect to update this thread by the end of the month.

If you can, please post a link to the restaurant you're writing about.

PaulMills wrote: ↑
November 6th, 2019, 4:09 am
Mine came like this

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How did you get more than 3 bottles?

Thanks Jay.

A friend of mine brought the '09 to my annual Flyertalk wine dinner at North Square in NYC. I really enjoyed this Champagne. Jay, do you think this is less costly in London? I'm headed there in the spring.

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Anyone have (recent) experience with Sarge's ? I am old enough to remember when Carnegie and the Stage did battle, and the competition worked for both. Both were excellent. Stage declined, then closed, Carnegie slid. I still went there with some frequency because of location (I have mid-town busine...

Big fan of David's Brisket House & Deli. The pastrami is delish, is half the cost and without heards of tourists. Try it out! I only draw comparisons of Katz & Lugers due to both being eateries that are quasi over hyped, good-not great food, over priced and tourist traps. Holding out on us? I'm a l...

My 2009 EMH Black Cat is, in my opinion, the best wine I have made. Particularly the Special Selection. Number 2 is the 2001, which is still showing strong. I tasted the '09 SS with you, Erez et al in 2014. It's still my highest rated EMH according to my CT notes. I'm saving my bottle for a special...

Any current updates on Racine's. We're headed downtown on Monday when they have BYO for no charge.

J a y H a c k wrote: ↑
October 29th, 2019, 8:23 am
I got mine in NY yesterday or the day before.

I redirected my shipment to the local UPS warehouse. Picked it up today.

Thank you both. I'll send her the link.

My daughter-in-laws sister wants to get a wine fridge. She's asking for an opinion on Ovation and Wine Enthusiasts. Any thoughts? She's interested in an under cabinet, or free standing unit. Can hold under 30 bottles.

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Mike Reff wrote: ↑
October 26th, 2019, 1:30 pm
6pm works perfectly, I am bringing a 1999 Bordeaux..We might be able to sit in the bar area if you want to ...

Sure. Why not.

I'll bring a 2016 Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon. I can meet as early as 6:00. Please advise.

I changed the vintage since the '14 is missing in action.

If anyone needs a ride from the Chappaqua train station on Monday October 28, I can pick you up. > viewtopic.php?f=8&t=163931

Shameless bump.

I have assorted Bedrock and Carlisle starting with he '07 and '08 vintages; or if you like, I can step up my game. I have plenty of California cabs with some age on them.

I'm looking forward to dinner on Monday 10/28.

If you're in the Hamptons, Stone Creek Inn is the place to go. Corkage is $35. They offer a set menu all Thursday night $35 for 2 courses. On Friday it's offered at the first seating. In Berserker-speak, it's a 100 points.

Thank you Diane Kessler for the recommendation.

Time for me to do a little extra research. Thanks.

You mean you don't like a nice intimate dinner??

We're going to the Yogi Berra Museum in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations within a 20 minute ride that's BYO friendly? Thanks. All food types considered. Can be high or low end $.

Dan

If I recall, they have a set menu available on Monday. See you Monday 10/21 in Chappaqua with a California Cab that doesn't suck.
For anyone asking, they don't pressure you to buy off the list.

Thanks for the note.

I think the reason for the longer wait is that people that may have deleted the e mail a few years ago, are now paying attention and purchasing.

We're going to be in Quogue next week. Any BYO suggestions between Hampton Bays and the Westhampton area? Moderate prices restaurants appreciated. We're open to all food suggestions. Bumping this because we're headed back to the area. I'm specifically looking for no or low corkage restaurants. Any ...

If you ever have a chance, stay at the Carter Inn in Eureka. Great place. Gracious host. Wonderful food. It was the only place I've done a wine pairing that didn't disappoint.

I signed up last year after reading all the glowing post here. I hope to purchase a few bottles.

dh

Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2019, 1:09 am
Cathay First has rotated to Comtes de Champagne 2007 in F, at least as of a few weeks ago. About to find out what ANA F currently has on offer. I have proper glasses in my carry-on in anticipation.

Color me Impressed!

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
September 23rd, 2019, 10:35 am
How about some of them on Commerce Corner!?

This is a good idea for locals. I would love to enhance my California wines with a few better ones from a trusted source. Then maybe Mark would be able to enjoy something from my cellar.

dh

I can recall a time here when they were all the rage. I bought the State Lane in 2011. They made you buy other things in order to buy the SL.
Several years ago, I heard him in a video say retarded. After that they were off my list.

Steve,

With one credit card sign up bonus, you can get a half case.

After reading this, I checked fares JFK/TPA and MCO. You can fly for under a $100 R/T non-stop in late January. Hmmm.

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
September 15th, 2019, 4:46 am

YLee wrote: ↑
September 15th, 2019, 4:45 am
Do the wines get shipped in a wooden box?
Nope--Cardboard with the MacD logo stamped on it.

And it's the best looking, and best presentation of any wine that's shipped in cardboard.

In order:

OWC
MacDonald
Others

If I didn't have to bring Janice to JFK for a 9:00 pm flight, I would have loved to have joined you.

I applied for Global Entry renewal as it was expiring at the end of October and finally got re-approved. It only took about 3 months. [head-bang.gif] Reports on renewals are 3 months. As a matter of fact, there's a thread on the very topic on Flyertalk. So what's the good news, you can re-apply up ...

A flashlight.

Advil or equivalent.

Imodium.

Band aids.

Other health related items.

A shoe polish cloth.

Monday night at 8:15 is a killer. I have an 0700 flight from our home airport Tuesday morning.

Sorry to miss you Loren. Hope to see you at the Toronto cellar clearing next summer.

Anyone remember the ire this CT note drew from the producer? 2010 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain) 5/2/2013 What a mess. Even my non-wine friends noticed how puckered their tongues were. Undrinkable. Drank this at a dinner meeting in Hartford. Menu c...

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