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Max S.

Well shoot, if I'd known I could've just bought 3 of the 21 and 25 from you I wouldn't have bought whole cases... haha

Max S.

I've mentioned this one before, but I have 4 bottles of 2015 Nervi Conterno Gattinara that I got from Total Wine at $22 each. Best wine deal I've found!

Max S.

A little thread drift here but... I couldn’t agree more with your restaurant recommendations. Love Barolo grill. Headed there for my bday next week, a special night out kind of occasion. I’ll second Hop alley, blue pan, beckon, and work & class. As far as offlines go, I’ve never done one and wouldn...

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Mel Hill wrote: ↑
October 27th, 2020, 10:02 pm
Nice list or restaurants there. Sure wish we
could go out. We’re at the south end of Cherry Creek State Park. Would love to have more OL’s in Denver.
Patrick must be up in the foothills at 7400 ft!

Any restaurant recommendations? Love to trade notes, always looking for new spots!

Max S.

You can sign up at the bottom of the website. https://sourcematerialwine.com/ This offer is almost sold out, I will you dm Stephen's email if you would like to contact him for this offer. Thank you very much for your support. Thanks for the info Robert. I'm not buying on this one, but I want to be ...

Max S.

Welcome to Denver! Just be careful with whoever you end up using, there are a lot of people who say they know what they're doing and they really don't. That goes for construction in general. Also, the Vineyard wine shop is a great spot, Applejack might have the best selection. Last time I went to A...

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Max, Ah, the doors... and the wood floors installed before allowing the material to acclimate to the humidity. I will try to appreciate the rustic feel they add. :-D I would love to have your list of restaurants, please. Oof. Well, here are some restaurants to eat (and drink) your sorrows away. I w...

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Welcome to Denver Patrick. I live in the south Denver area and tackled this exact project last year...a industrial storage area for wine that would hold around 750 bottles, not for looks, tasting room, etc. If you are lucky enough to have a subterranean basement area or closet like I was, you may b...

Max S.

How do you get on this email list?

Max S.

Raventós i Blanc Cava De La Finca (the last one I had was 2014) Patrick Piuze Méthode Traditionnelle non dosé The Cava above also gets better with age. The Patrick Piuze is pretty much as dry as they come so it's a great mixer as well (mimosa, kir, etc.). De la Finca is now in the $35-40 range. The...

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Raventós i Blanc Cava De La Finca (the last one I had was 2014) Patrick Piuze Méthode Traditionnelle non dosé The Cava above also gets better with age. The Patrick Piuze is pretty much as dry as they come so it's a great mixer as well (mimosa, kir, etc.). De la Finca is now in the $35-40 range. The...

Max S.

Thanks, Max! Funny you say that about construction. I'm finding some odd problems with our newish house that seem pretty basic like the way some of the doors were hung... will keep my eyes open. I agree with you on Applejack. They have kept me supplied with Chianti during the transition. I'll defin...

Max S.

Is it more like ice or like hard, packed snow?

Max S.

Josh Grossman wrote: ↑
October 26th, 2020, 5:44 am
My house champagne is Ployez Jacquemart.

Just got a bottle, excited to try it!

My go-to is Aubry.

Max S.

Just spoke to a knowledgeable sales guy at my wine shop. His take on Scheurebe (discussing Muller Catoir and in general) is its best young and loses its luster or what makes it special as it ages. Any thoughts?

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Antonio_G wrote: ↑
October 25th, 2020, 7:58 pm
If i may -
Why are these being opened now? shortly after bottling and having just endured those friendly trucks tossing them around? Am I an idiot for waiting a few weeks after transportation before I open anything let alone freshly bottled juice?

I'm giving it a month from receipt

Max S.

Thats a hard no for me. I've looked at purchasing from them several times, but ill pay a higher price for decent customer service.

Max S.

You lucky dog you. I've been put in wine jail for the foreseeable future. You need to talk to one of the attorneys on the board. I’m sure with proper representation you could have had it knocked down to wine buying probation before judgment. I don't know, this judge has a knack for giving the maxim...

Max S.

Welcome to Denver! Just be careful with whoever you end up using, there are a lot of people who say they know what they're doing and they really don't. That goes for construction in general.

Also, the Vineyard wine shop is a great spot, Applejack might have the best selection.

Max S.

I don't think this is a Maison Ilan, Premier Cru or you name the previous scam situation at all. I have friends who have received their cases at least up through #17. Do you have any evidence to the contrary you can point to? Otherwise, this is crazy speculation. 2/3 of mine are here through #21

Max S.

You lucky dog you. I've been put in wine jail for the foreseeable future.

Max S.

alan weinberg wrote: ↑
October 23rd, 2020, 5:34 pm
Does KNOCKKNOCK50 work?

This guy asks the right questions

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Marcu$ Stanley wrote: ↑
October 23rd, 2020, 10:51 am
Michael and Markus just sold me on two sample bottles of Ariana Occhipinti LOL. Let's see if you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Spoiler alert: you're gonna have a good time!

Max S.

LdH T - Lopez de heredia, tondonia
P WS K -
PdB B - produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco
SM - Sociando?
PYCM BB (Credit: Michael C) - pierre yves colin morey, Bourgogne blanc

Max S.

Note: OG 20 label states 14.5% alcohol although Cam said it was 15.9%. Wow, that's a HUGE error in the offer text. Probably a lot of people passed on N.20 because of the ABV. Somebody who knows how to search COLA, can you check the listed ABV for OG N.20? Registered label says 14.5% Thank God, the ...

Max S.

I get the feeling Taittinger isn't on this list anymore..

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Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑
October 21st, 2020, 4:16 pm
Donnhoff Estate Riesling

My man! This for days. I didn't believe David B, but he was right. This bottle knocks it out if the park. Effectively the same value imo as the Secateurs Chenin Blanc.

Max S.

I'm holding on popping any of these for 1 month so no chance of travel shock and I can give them a fair shake. The nice thing is, even if they suck my fiance will love them

Max S.

I was going to say 2017 Huet Le Mont Sec, which works if its chicken or fish. Cristom Mt Jefferson might work, not sure itll be light enough for veg. Its been a while since I had it. I'm assuming no half bottles.

FYI I consider myself a wine novice, but still think Huet is your best bang for buck.

Max S.

Jim Anderson wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Not sure what we’re doing.

Vincent Fritzsche wrote: ↑
October 20th, 2020, 3:11 pm
Currently I'm offering tasting by appointment now that I have more time as harvest gets closer to wrapping up.

I cant speak highly enough of our experience with Vincent and Jim's team - hopefully they're able to accommodate!

Max S.

[truce.gif] I just think it's interesting that even the tasting notes on this thread are value-focused. Generally speaking, most other tasting notes on this site do not mention purchase price, perceived value, or winery "sticker price". I disagree. While they may not explicitly include value its imp...

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I’m interested in your views on ”bottle shock” and how long it really does last. Below is a slide from Prof. Andrew Waterhouse at UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology as part of the course VIT-251. Bottle Shock.png Waterhouse is one of America’s leading wine chemists, author of “Understan...

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Dale Bowers wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 5:44 pm
Also, what would the weight be on the bottom of an 18' rack???

Good call, will definitely need additional support along the way... but that HVAC is a dealbreaker for me.

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Len Stevens wrote: ↑
October 18th, 2020, 2:48 pm
Someone convince me to snag the last 4 bottles of Valdicava BdM, 2015 for $99.99 at my local sore...been staring at it for 3 months!

You better buy it before I figure out where you are and buy it myself...

Max S.

Hell ill give you 25 cents on the dollar and pay for shipping if its something I want. I'm sure there are plenty in commerce corner that would go higher than that. It may be worth putting up a list. Of course, you may get significantly more satisfaction out of auctioning them for a charity you suppo...

Max S.

If you like Bérêche a lot, I would infer that you appreciate barrel fermented but still quite acid-driven, incisive styles of Champagne. It makes sense that you also enjoy Aubry. Something a bit more powerful and vinous while remaining very incisive would be Ulysse Collin's Les Pierrières. But if y...

Max S.

Can I just suggest that you’d be better served buying 3 bottles of some decent every day champagne like J Dhondt, Camille Saves or _____ than putting buying a single $130 bottle. Champagne should be an everyday wine. Should???????????????? Champagne, like every other wines, should be what one wants...

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K N Haque wrote: ↑
October 16th, 2020, 7:57 pm
If you love Bereche NV, why not move up the lineup into the vintage bottlings? The Reflet d'Antan is in your price range, as are the Premier Crus.

That makes way too much sense, get the heck outta here.

Max S.

Don't buy half bottles for long term aging! Cuvée Louis is a pretty oxidized style which I would also be cautious with long term aging. For my money, I'd go with the 2013 Pierre Peters Les Chetillions which can be enjoyed in the relatively short term, but will certainly go the distance for you. I'm...

Max S.

Champagne is a tough one for me because I love it and its also often out of my price range. I've found a decent bottle of bubbles in the $20 range for less than special occasions, but would like to buy a 2-3 bottles per year in the $100-150 range. One to hold for 10-20 years and one or two to drink....

Max S.

Anyone have any idea on the Champagne?

Max S.

It might be worth considering fewer bottles for more $$$. Also, vintage port isn't going to be under 20. If you were thinking of 2 cases, why not one case? Also, consider Madeira. Dont know much about it except its generally a decent value. Tomas Costa (think i got that right) may be worth tracking...

Max S.

It might be worth considering fewer bottles for more $$$. Also, vintage port isn't going to be under 20. If you were thinking of 2 cases, why not one case? Also, consider Madeira. Dont know much about it except its generally a decent value. Tomas Costa (think i got that right) may be worth tracking ...

Max S.

Consider 2nd wines like Baron de Brane. They drink better earlier in many cases.

Max S.

cjsadler wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2020, 8:38 pm

Max S. wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2020, 8:31 pm
Donhoff Estate Riesling - very close behind the Secateurs Chenin for best value white wine I've had
2019 vintage?

2018

Max S.

Donhoff Estate Riesling - very close behind the Secateurs Chenin for best value white wine I've had

Max S.

If you are trying to stay around $20, I have to recommend the Dönnhoff Estate Riesling. It’s been a regular case purchase for me since 1996, and never fails to provide pleasure. It also ages for 10 years or more (I am currently finishing my 2008-2012 cases with great happiness). In the last few yea...

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I think production costs are higher in the USA at least. Also, how much land/how many wineries have the added cost of being financed here versus owned in the same family for 100 years in the old world?

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Michael Martin wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2020, 8:27 pm
If you are getting a $50 bottle of wine at a restaurant for $100, keep going there. Most others offer $30 bottles at $100.

There's really no consistency, realistically most are probably $40/bottle on average.

Max S.

newhere I decanted a bottle of #21 this afternoon. The oak really stood out, as did berry and cherry. I like the tannic character - not too much. Most of the high price (over $100) wine we purchase is at restaurants. I don’t cellar wine, except vintage port and a few champagnes, so I’m hoping this ...

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