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Kelly Walker

I am a big fan and buy up and down the line when available. I understand people's use of the term 'sappy' with his wines but for me it is not a negative as the wines always show great balance. Red fruit is the first thing I think of when it comes to Fourrier.

Kelly Walker

Ben, I do not visit the EE forum often so I just saw this. I have been visiting Tuscany every year for over 20 years. I can give you a few Michelin star level recommendations, but do not think you may have a lesser dining experience at some non-starred venues: My list: *** Enoteca Pinchiorri - In Fl...

Kelly Walker

The early days of 11MP were magical. The food was really the star. I remember several meals with Wilfred there (BTW, miss you). Subsequent visits did not seem to have the raw excitement of those early days. Post Danny Meyers, the menu cards got a little too cute, the wine list, while never cheap, be...

Kelly Walker

Yeah, he seemed completely ambivalent about wine. Definitely a boozer. I also think he was very skeptical of fine, Michelin level dining. He always seemed strained to gush about it versus street food.

Kelly Walker

The 2016 is spectacular as well.

Kelly Walker

The 2004 Rancia drank great on release and never really shut down. I went through a 6 pack by 2012 and every bottle was fantastic. Maybe that vintage was an outlier? In January this year, a friend opened a 1988 Fontalloro. It was in a great place - completely mature but not at all in decline. Loads...

Kelly Walker

Old Yankees fans

Kelly Walker

I started collecting Tuscan wines in 1995. A visit around that time to Felsina really grabbed my soul for pure sangiovese. Other wineries I often visited were Fontodi, Montevertine, Retenanno, Ama, Cafaggio, Scalette and Rampolla that were also focused on making the best pure sangiovese possible. 19...

Kelly Walker

Drank the 2008 DP at the domaine in June. Rock star bubbly! It will be great. Given the price differential it is a no-brainer for me.

Kelly Walker

Anton D wrote: ↑
August 6th, 2019, 3:35 pm
It's hard to keep up these days. Who's the racist on this thread?

Depends on who you disagree with.

Kelly Walker

Calling someone a racist seems to be the popular way of saying you don't like what somebody says these days.

Kelly Walker

I would have opened this morning. Follow Peter's advice.

Kelly Walker

You've got to admire this guy...he realized that the market segment of zillionaires who want to ostentatiously piss away their money was underserved, and he stepped up to the plate. There are thousands of billionaires on the planet and the only wine available at a price they would even notice was D...

Kelly Walker

For your consideration:

Liber Pater

https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/the-vi ... 8DXCGeMGTY

Kelly Walker

The '96 is a wonderful vintage. The slight vegetal characteristic is one of the things that endears me so much to this wine. But I can see that it might be off-putting to someone who is looking for a more classic Bordeaux blend profile. I believe the 1996 had Cabernet Franc, usually 30% in years tha...

Kelly Walker

Bryant could simply re-brand unsold stock on the QT as needed to pay the bills without diluting the brand. Happens all the time.

Kelly Walker

Kelly Walker

EddieBest wrote: ↑
July 19th, 2019, 9:25 am
Perhaps this brings up a question answered somewhere else but does anyone have recommendations for good Burgundy guides with access?

Bill Nanson

Kelly Walker

Maureen, that sounds like an incredible visit. I would have loved to meet all of those people, particularly Becky and Rusty (RIP).

Alan, what I posted is all the info provided on the AMEX website. I suspect maybe you could call to get that info.

Kelly Walker

I think for a relative novice to Burgandy this might be a great option if you can afford the tariff of $5,500. I certainly can and do arrange better for a lot less, but it may be a hassle free trip worth it for many.

Kelly Walker

While doing some research on using my AMEX Membership Rewards points, I checked the By Invitation Only page to see what was being offered. One offer is a 5-day (10/14 - 10/18) Burgundy experience with Daniel Johnnes. Pricey, but a pretty cool itinerary for someone who does not want to do the grunt w...

Kelly Walker

+1 Le Ragnaie. Riccardo is great

Kelly Walker

Had a 2005 Forest last night. It was singing!!! Poster child for why you age white Burgundy.

Kelly Walker

How many bottles?

Kelly Walker

I have both and the white is a better glass for bubbles of all types.

Kelly Walker

It’s yet another sign that the recession is either on the doorstep, or has already made its way inside, snacking on day old bread and slightly spoiled Humboldt Fog, and bingeing on Stranger Things 3. The economists will probably declare this as fact... in January... Nothing to do with an upcoming r...

Kelly Walker

Every year Zachy's has a huge half bottle sale. Not known for deals otherwise, it is a great opportunity, including Burgundy, to buy 1/2s at a great price.

I have bought Faively Clos de Corton from a number of vintages.

Kelly Walker

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
June 28th, 2019, 8:15 am
Burgundy, if I could only find it at retail

Burgundy is dead at retail

Kelly Walker

Did we drop some coin? Of course, but not like you might think. Value is, of course, relative but we always seek value on these trips. Buying these wines at US restaurants, assuming they are even available, would be crazy. That is also why we do not mention many of the places we drink these wines be...

Kelly Walker

I love that Kevin does all the heavy lifting posting this. Leaves me to add color commentary when I get back home.

Well done Kevin!

Kelly Walker

I hope the French are better prepared than in 2003.

I am on my way home from Abu Dhabi as I type. Super hot for sure but they have the AC thing down pat. Ubiquitous. Europe not so much.

Kelly Walker

I hope that heat wave does not make it here to Abu Dhabi. Its already 42 degrees and humid as hell!

Kelly Walker

Mags only for Champagne

Kelly Walker

I believe this was a charity lot from Festa. Wines donated.

Kelly Walker

The PYCM St. Aubin En Remilly (Cuvee Nicolas & Mathis) is killer juice for the money. Have gone though a case of the 2016 this spring unable to keep hands off. The Chassagne is a step up though.

Kelly Walker

Pulled the trigger. Only 1/1000 mag per person.

Kelly Walker

I am fine with anyone’s lifestyle choices. Given that Bern’s has that bordello vibe anyway, as good a place as any. The desert room offers plenty of privacy.

Kelly Walker

Does your friend have experience with quality red Burgundy? If not he has no reference point. Maybe better to recommend a really good Burgundy and a great Burgundy. Then maybe he can experience “what all the fuss is about.”

Kelly Walker

“Hook up” is not the best term to use

Kelly Walker

Yeah, BdM is a wine that, for many people, does not trip their trigger. That includes the Italians. Most BdM is exported to Germany and the US. Very distinct from sangiovese grown in the Classico region which I tend to prefer. But Le Ragnaie is one of my favorites along with Cerbaiona.

Kelly Walker

Le Ragnaie is neither a north or south producer as they are located a short walk from village center. That is why they have the highest elevation vineyards in Montalcino. 15% is likely more related to vintage than style due to the heat.

Kelly Walker

Jeremy, I have had this wine numerous times. Mixed results possibly partially due to provenance. Not the star in the Giacosa Barbaresco stable. Ken will correct me if wrong but I believe this was always from purchased fruit. Of all the Giacosa Gallina I would expect 1990 to be the better of other vi...

Kelly Walker

Welcome Len. If someone tells you you have the palate of a yak, please do not take offense.

Kelly Walker

Neal, it is in his signature line: Ng

Kelly Walker

Historically, in my experience, DC wines needed many years of age to drink. Very St. Estephe-like. Was on their list in the 90s but decided I much preferred Bdx in that style. There was a long period in which the newer cults eclipsed their popularity. Looks like they are trying to get back up on the...

Kelly Walker

Cannot tell you how many bottles of 1996 and on bottles of BdM I have poured down the drain. I surely hoped they have fixed that disaster.

Kelly Walker

Amazing set of wines Fred.

1992 BdM is crystalline.

Kelly Walker

Santenay is very charming. Have lunch at Les Terroirs.

Kelly Walker

Wow! Incredible group of wines. Well done. Love the GMG Rouchottes.

Kelly Walker

Not a cider fan but a close friend is a saki expert. He has sucked me into the black whole. Very complex subject even if, like wine, it is a straight forward production process. Source of the rice is as important as vineyards. So many styles, but again like wine only a small tier are interesting to ...

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