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- December 4th, 2019, 4:40 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Costco $550 Belota Iberico
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3472
Re: Costco $550 Belota Iberico
Had the CostCo Jamon Belota Iberico over Thanksgiving and the weekend. I though it was quite good and a hell of a value.
- December 3rd, 2019, 5:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Protecting your $$$$$ wines
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2743
Re: Protecting your $$$$$ wines
I have a friend who will only buy pristine labels. Not because he wants to resell. But because when he shares the wine with friends / others, he wants the wine to show it's best and the bottles to look their best. I've tried to talk him out of this, no luck. I assume there are others out there with ...
- December 3rd, 2019, 3:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: US to impose 25% tariff on European wine, cheese, etc.
- Replies: 678
- Views: 34649
Re: More tariffs?
Got to load the boat on 2008 Cristal and Dom, stuff already in the USA
- December 3rd, 2019, 2:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Protecting your $$$$$ wines
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2743
Re: Protecting your $$$$$ wines
I've given the saran wrap idea a little bit of thought but decided against it. I think if any moisture gets wrapped in with the label, it will cause mold / mildew to grow faster as the moisture can't leave the surface of the label. Probably good for short term protection (shipping?) but not so great...
- December 1st, 2019, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Truffles 2019
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1026
Re: Truffles 2019
Bump!
- November 28th, 2019, 3:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3102
Re: No longer can afford Giuseppi Rinaldi- who is the ballpark?
+1 on Cavallotto. Think they're just a great value in high end Barolo. Love their Bricco Boschis 'Vigna San Giuseppe' riserva, around $100 on release.
- November 26th, 2019, 1:51 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Truffles 2019
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1026
Re: Truffles 2019
Any new good sources or coupon codes? The Sabatino one no longer working.
- November 26th, 2019, 1:47 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Truffles 2019
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1026
Re: Truffles 2019
We had our annual white truffle dinner on October 26. For the large truffles we paid $3973/kg or $1805/lb. The price was less for the medium and less again for the small. The consensus was this year's truffles were one of the better years we have had. The aromatics were superb and the taste excelle...
- November 23rd, 2019, 3:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2001 Barolo Thoughts?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 952
Re: 2001 Barolo Thoughts?
I'd put 2001 on par with other good/great vintages. 1990, 96, 99, 01, 04, 06, 10, 13.
I've had a few over the last 5 years, general impression is that the big boys (Giacosa, G Conterno, etc) are not close to ready but you can drink and enjoy the producers that make earlier drinking Barolo
I've had a few over the last 5 years, general impression is that the big boys (Giacosa, G Conterno, etc) are not close to ready but you can drink and enjoy the producers that make earlier drinking Barolo
- November 14th, 2019, 3:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '05 Pegau - 3L
- Replies: 10
- Views: 768
Re: '05 Pegau - 3L
I like the big bottles. Lots of fun when you have a bunch of people over to your house/apt or a big group at a restaurant. The big bottle is always a hit with the crowd...
- November 10th, 2019, 4:36 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Down 7.1% on the year with about 8 weeks more or less to go and some good 'using up' opportunities on the horizon.
And my 'open deliverables' are at ZERO right now. I'm owed no wine by anyone!
The Flickinger Henri Boillot yearly offering will push me back up when that gets confirmed, unfort...
And my 'open deliverables' are at ZERO right now. I'm owed no wine by anyone!
The Flickinger Henri Boillot yearly offering will push me back up when that gets confirmed, unfort...
- November 8th, 2019, 2:24 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Costco $550 Belota Iberico
- Replies: 53
- Views: 3472
Re: Costco $550 Belota Iberico
I'm in. Ordered, it came yesterday, looks great. Will give it the taste test this weekend..
- October 2nd, 2019, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Market Fatigue and the Tsunami Wave is coming Ashore
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3296
Re: Wine Market Fatigue and the Tsunami Wave is coming Ashore
Speaking solely as a consumer, I remember buying 'cult' Calif cabs in the early - late 90s because they were reasonably cheaper vs Bordeaux (say 2nd growth stuff). Then Calif exploded their pricing in the mid '00s and the equation went the other way, with CA Cults demanding pricing over 2nd growths....
- September 29th, 2019, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Hit my yearly reduction target with 3 months to go. Gonna reduce more and then go for another 5% reduction next year...
- September 15th, 2019, 6:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Down 5.3% on the year. Target was down 6% or more on the year, so right on glide path. This will have me down by about 33% over the last 5 years.
- August 27th, 2019, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sake. Very interesting beverage. My Kyoto experience
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1612
Re: Sake. Very interesting beverage. I'm going to have to learn more
BTW, anyone in Kyoto who wants to learn about sake, I 100% recommend Bar Yoramu (www.sakebar-yoramu.com/ ). Tiny place with a passionate owner.
- August 27th, 2019, 4:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sake. Very interesting beverage. My Kyoto experience
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1612
Sake. Very interesting beverage. My Kyoto experience
Just spent 2 weeks in Japan (Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and surrounding area). Amazing time, great experiences, culminating with the Mt Fuji climb (It's cold up there! And windy!!). Back to the point. Sake. I came over here knowing little. Yeah, I'd go to a sushi/sashimi place and order whatever the waite...
- August 13th, 2019, 1:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Pimps
- Topic: Box Wines
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1514
Re: Box Wines
When we go on vacation to either the beach or golf, I buy box wine for the house that we rent. I like Black Box wines, they're perfectly fine 'every day' wines. Not gonna get any DRC or 1st growth taste there, but it does the job on vacation.
- August 6th, 2019, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long to decant 05 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste ... tonight?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 374
Re: How long to decant 05 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate Le Coste ... tonight?
I'd either start now (2:30pm CST) or don't decant at all. I'd worry about a 1-2 hour decant. No primary fruit, maybe the wine closes up.
- July 30th, 2019, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Haut Bailly vs. Les Carmes Haut Brion
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2156
Re: Haut Bailly vs. Les Carmes Haut Brion
LCHB from 1998 and 2000 is like $100 or less in the auction market. Why not buy those?
- June 18th, 2019, 10:15 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: All Clad VIP Sale extra discounts
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3662
Re: All Clad VIP Sale extra discounts
Ridiculously good sale....
- June 11th, 2019, 8:38 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTB: 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 319
WTB: 2013 Marcassin Chardonnay
Happy to take your allocation (all or part) if you're not interested? I think they're due out soon.
- June 6th, 2019, 11:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What's the Best top end non-DRC red Burgundy?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 4474
Re: What's the nest top end non-DRC red Burgundy?
yep. Similar to above suggestions:
Rousseau (Chambertin or Beze)
Roumier (Bonnes Mares or Amoureuses)
Mugnier (Musigny or Amoureuses)
Dujac (CDLR or CSD)
Cathiard RSV
Fourrier 'Griotte'
Rouget 'Parantoux'
Meo 'Richebourg'
Rousseau (Chambertin or Beze)
Roumier (Bonnes Mares or Amoureuses)
Mugnier (Musigny or Amoureuses)
Dujac (CDLR or CSD)
Cathiard RSV
Fourrier 'Griotte'
Rouget 'Parantoux'
Meo 'Richebourg'
- May 5th, 2019, 6:47 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD— 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
- Replies: 9
- Views: 796
Re: SOLD— 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
BTW, wine arrived on time, exactly as advertised. Thanks again for the great price!
- May 5th, 2019, 6:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Down 4% on the year. Goal is another 1.75% for this year. Should be easy.
- May 5th, 2019, 5:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Are you buying white burg to cellar for 10+ yrs?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3080
Re: Are you buying white burg to cellar for 10+ yrs?
White burg, other than 'house wine' basic bourgogne, now represents about 1.5% of my wine collection. For comparison, red Burg is more like 60%. If no PremOx issues, I'd probably own 10-20x more white Burg. My goal is under 1%.
- May 2nd, 2019, 4:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
A slightly different milestone. For the first time since I started this hobby back in the late '80s, I have zero bottles on order, waiting to be delivered.
- May 2nd, 2019, 4:21 am
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: Keeping unopened white wine in the fridge
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1333
Re: Keeping unopened white wine in the fridge
It really depends on the wine. A Mosel Riesling can stay open yet perfectly fine for several weeks, but I've had many white wines turn quite flat and dull even after a few days. NZ Sauvignon Blancs don't seem to survive at all. For a couple of times I've had a remaining half a bottle of NZ SB turn ...
- April 13th, 2019, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Pappy 23
- Replies: 3
- Views: 662
Re: FS: Pappy 23
You ever get down to NYC? If so we can work out a deal...
- April 12th, 2019, 1:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Down 3.75% on the year.
- April 12th, 2019, 7:14 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Pappy 23
- Replies: 3
- Views: 662
Re: FS: Pappy 23
where are you located?
- April 10th, 2019, 1:40 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Are Sous vide steaks fatty ?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 555
Re: Are Sous vide steaks fatty ?
When i see pictures of sous vide steaks it always looks to me as if the marbling has not broken down and is still solid form fat. Is that the case in reality ? The opposite from my experience, very fatty steaks can become almost gelatinous. It's an odd texture which the warden does not like. I like...
- April 10th, 2019, 10:58 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD— 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
- Replies: 9
- Views: 796
Re: 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
It's such a good summer wine, on a hot day or evening. Goes great on a hot night with some roast chicken. Love the stuff for about 3 months a year. At $16, no brainer!
- April 10th, 2019, 3:30 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD— 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
- Replies: 9
- Views: 796
Re: 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé -- 1/2 of Retail Price
Interested at 1/2 price as stated.... https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/de+pibarnon+rose+bandol+provence+france/1/usa I don’t comment on pricing but this isn’t a flash site. Looks like cheapest retail is $28. half is $14. Assume shipping of $30 per box and the $16 for some volume with free shippin...
- April 10th, 2019, 3:14 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: SOLD— 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
- Replies: 9
- Views: 796
Re: 6 packs of Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé 2016 -- 1/2 of Retail Price
Great deal. Sent you email. NYC delivery so easy.
- April 5th, 2019, 4:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2879
Re: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
Here's another factor to consider. How many times do you need to drink the same wine, and does the utility of that wine drop upon repeated consumption? I've had a decent amount of DRC, Roumier, Leroy, Rousseau over the years. Should that make it easier for me to sell, now, because I've already had t...
- March 28th, 2019, 5:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
- Replies: 3
- Views: 444
Re: TN: 2001 Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
I'm a fan. Esp of the Amoureuses...
- March 26th, 2019, 1:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Determining Resale Value Of Wine
- Replies: 4
- Views: 845
Re: Determining Resale Value Of Wine
Best way is to go to www.winemarketjournal.com and sign up for an account. I think a basic account is maybe $10 per year? This gives you access to an auction site aggregator, can see auction data which is (of course) where things clear the market. If you're trying to sell, the hammer price is a good...
- March 23rd, 2019, 4:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2879
Re: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
Here's a fun couple of questions for those who say they only look at acquisition cost and don't worry about market value. 1) You bought a 1999 DRC La Tache for $300. You can now easily (I'll do it for you!) sell it for $5,000. Do you sell or do you keep? 2) I'm a generous guy. I'm going to give you ...
- March 23rd, 2019, 4:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 2879
Re: Does the market value of a wine u own stop you from drinking it?
Hard to drink magnums of 90, 99, and 05 La Tâche when they are worth over $10,000 each and I paid little. I can’t do it. Yes, I bought it to drink, but can’t now pull trigger. And I won’t sell my house for what I paid for it, either. Same issue. I’m a value guy, I live a value life, I think about t...
- March 17th, 2019, 12:22 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
- Replies: 618
- Views: 31348
Re: Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan
Down about 3.5% net this year. 6.5% to go...
Puts me down about 28% since I started my reduction plan in 2015.
Puts me down about 28% since I started my reduction plan in 2015.
- March 11th, 2019, 3:33 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Changing landscape of Whisky and Bourbon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 690
Re: Changing landscape of Whisky and Bourbon
I like bourbon. a little over a year ago, a friend invited me along on a trip to BourbonLand to visit a good producer, taste 10-15 different barrels and pick out the one we liked the best. Fantastic experience, took maybe 4 hours to narrow down our favorite. Highlight of course is we bought our barr...
- January 26th, 2019, 5:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 93 Damoy Chapelle Chambertin
- Replies: 5
- Views: 304
Re: TN: 93 Damoy Chapelle Chambertin
Sounds great! Hope the '99 gets there in another 5-10 years!
- January 21st, 2019, 3:18 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: ‘74 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard MAG
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1403
Re: ‘74 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard MAG
Thanks Alan. I bought a mag a while back (maybe last year?).
- January 15th, 2019, 8:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Aubert Spring Release
- Replies: 80
- Views: 6513
Re: Aubert Spring Release
The shipping is a killer as it's 2 day. Ground would cut the price by $70 per case, or $6 per bottle. That's like a 2nd tax on the wine. Ah well, they are fantastic, what are you gonna do...
In a world where Harlan charges what, $700 per bottle? Aubert at $100 or so is value.
In a world where Harlan charges what, $700 per bottle? Aubert at $100 or so is value.
- January 11th, 2019, 11:43 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Now that 2018 is over: your wine of the year
- Replies: 189
- Views: 7877
Re: Now that 2018 is over: your wine of the year
So hard. Looking back over:
1990 Giacosa 'Falletto di Serralunga' riserva
1989 Giacosa 'Falletto di Serralunga' riserva
1998 Chave 'Cathelin'
One of those...
1990 Giacosa 'Falletto di Serralunga' riserva
1989 Giacosa 'Falletto di Serralunga' riserva
1998 Chave 'Cathelin'
One of those...
- January 4th, 2019, 8:53 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The Most Pretentious Crappy Restaurant Review I have ever read.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1074
Re: The Most Pretentious Crappy Restaurant Review I have ever read.
I'm a fan. Been there maybe 3 times. Love the show, love the food. Is it over the top and wildly expensive? Sure. But for an occasional experience, why not?
- December 29th, 2018, 7:06 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Why doesn't Cabernet Sauvignon impress me...ever?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1941
Re: Why doesn't Cabernet Sauvignon impress me...ever?
Yep. I mostly agree. At one point, a few decades ago, my cellar was probably 90% cab or cab mixed wines (left bank, Bordeaux). I just checked, I'm down to 16%. And pure cab is under 1%. Lots of 8/10 experiences but never the 9/10 or 10/10 I would say that there's real consistency there. While you ca...
- December 29th, 2018, 6:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Seeking advice on the "last frontier" - Barolo and Barbaresco
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3777
Re: Seeking advice on the "last frontier" - Barolo and Barbaresco
Although I love Giacosa, the price of red label is getting to be so high that you may want to focus on the white labels, which are generally incredibly good, made in the same style, but at a fraction of the cost. Agree with this. And one I'd focus on if I was a new buyer would be the 1999 Le Rocche...
- December 28th, 2018, 6:11 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Wagu/Kobe question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 628
Re: Wagu/Kobe question
There are all different grades / types of Japanese Wagyu. If you stick with A5, there are lots of different producers where the price can really vary. There are competitions, awards presented, etc. Also different 'terroirs' for different regions in Japan. For me, I want to pay less than $100 per lb ...