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- December 25th, 2020, 8:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have Yourselves a Very Roty Christmas
- Replies: 0
- Views: 409
Have Yourselves a Very Roty Christmas
This was the only Roty Burg I had never sampled (It IS a rare duck). 2006 Griottes Chambertin (Roty) Dark crimson red with a touch of amber at the edge. Wonderful nose of violets, maraschino cherries and smoked ham. Elegant, structured, perfectly ripe red fruit entry led to a very long spicy, oily f...
- December 25th, 2020, 7:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Christmas Eve with Mount Eden
- Replies: 3
- Views: 496
Re: Christmas Eve with Mount Eden
Mount Eden Vineyards is one of my favorite domestic wineries. I have never had a twenty year old domestic chard. I would be curious as to how much oxidation it experienced and if the color was dark golden brown as so often happens to old whites. There was only a touch of oxidation evidenced by the ...
- December 24th, 2020, 9:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Christmas Eve with Mount Eden
- Replies: 3
- Views: 496
Christmas Eve with Mount Eden
Had this with the thickest swordfish steak of my life! 1990 Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay Deep golden color. Mature, complex nose of lemon, coconut and caramel. Elegant, delicate lemon/lime fruit entry with a touch of marshmallow. Great acid/fruit balance in the long red grapefruit finish. This 30 ye...
- October 14th, 2020, 8:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Trader Joes Overrated?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5146
Re: Trader Joes Overrated?
Sorry, the wine buyer for Trader Joe's needs to be tarred and feathered....
- October 13th, 2020, 8:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 Arcadian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
- Replies: 7
- Views: 453
Re: TN: 2005 Arcadian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
2005 was one hell of a vintage for Arcadian!!!
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- September 28th, 2020, 9:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 Jean Foillard Cote du Py
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1150
Re: TN: 2005 Jean Foillard Cote du Py
I am a BoJo guy. I started liking it back around 2012-2013 I guess, because the first vintage I bought was 2009. I still have some of those 2009's, but have not consumed one in years, I have been drinking lots of 2014's and 2016's lately. So, most of my BoJo experience is fresh bottles, a few years...
- August 8th, 2020, 8:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Share your thoughts on Margaux
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4039
Re: Share your thoughts on Margaux
I love Margaux.
That's my daughter's name.
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That's my daughter's name.
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- July 26th, 2020, 8:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cellar Insurance
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2014
Re: Cellar Insurance
CHUBB,CHUBB,CHUBB,CHUBB,CHUBB,CHUBB
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- July 10th, 2020, 9:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What Burgundy villages do you have the most wine from?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2266
Re: What Burgundy villages do you have the most wine from?
My exact order! (Volnay by quite a bit in my case)
Obviously you have good taste....
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- April 19th, 2020, 8:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Greatest Pinot Noir Vineyard in California
- Replies: 107
- Views: 7318
Re: Greatest Pinot Noir Vineyard in California
Anything that Joe Davis touches becomes the "Greatest Vineyard"......
Ceritas Escarpa (Before it was replanted. Don't know the current status...)
Rhys mountain vineyards.
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Ceritas Escarpa (Before it was replanted. Don't know the current status...)
Rhys mountain vineyards.
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- April 11th, 2020, 8:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: RIP Mark Ketcham, Ketcham Estate
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1414
Re: RIP Mark Ketcham, Ketcham Estate
Remember visiting his vineyard when it was first starting out with Steve Rigisich.
Mark was a truly unique individual!
RIP guy....
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Mark was a truly unique individual!
RIP guy....
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- March 19th, 2020, 9:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Rhys Aeris Bianco
- Replies: 9
- Views: 816
2017 Rhys Aeris Bianco
2017 Rhys Aeris Bianco "Centennial Mtn" (12% alcohol) 100% Carricante grapes. Light yellow color. Fine nose of lemons, vanilla and Coconut. (Would have guessed a Chard) Elegant, medium bodied, spicy red grapefruit entry led to a very long dry, floral, tropical minerally finish. My first ...
- March 19th, 2020, 9:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Rhys Aeris Rosso
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1017
Re: 2017 Rhys Aeris Rosso
Saved a little from last night. (drank it yesterday)
Definitely did not improve.
Indicates (to me), that this should be an early drinker.
It is really nice NOW...
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Definitely did not improve.
Indicates (to me), that this should be an early drinker.
It is really nice NOW...
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- March 17th, 2020, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Michael Broadbent RIP
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2399
Re: Michael Broadbent RIP
MB, along with Harry Waugh, were my go to guys in my early wine days.
He will be missed...
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He will be missed...
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- March 17th, 2020, 9:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2017 Rhys Aeris Rosso
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1017
2017 Rhys Aeris Rosso
2017 Rhys Aeris Rosso (Centennial Mtn. Vineyard)(14.5% alcohol) The breakdown: 50% Nebbiolo 20% Nerello Mascalese 30% Nerello Cappuccio, Zinfandel, Primativo & Barbera Quite an assemblage of grape varieties! Medium red with touch of amber at the edge. Rich nose of roses, strawberries and spice....
- March 1st, 2020, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ageability of Cali Pinot
- Replies: 97
- Views: 5783
Re: Ageability of Cali Pinot
08 & 09 Escarpa have been very fine indeed lately. Agreed. The 2007 ain't too shabby either. A real shame this vineyard had to be completely replanted. Wonder when new vintages will be coming to market... BTW, there's NOBODY who has clearly produced a pinot that can consistently age and improve...
- February 5th, 2020, 5:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Adding Port to Wine
- Replies: 44
- Views: 2117
Re: Adding Port to Wine
Like adding red wine to orange soda for a summer treat....
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- August 11th, 2019, 8:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rhys fined $3.76M for illegally diverting water in Anderson Valley
- Replies: 355
- Views: 29031
- August 7th, 2019, 8:08 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3212
Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits
Stock up!
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- July 22nd, 2019, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: R.I.P. Alan Eden
- Replies: 138
- Views: 10679
Re: R.I.P. Alan Eden
Another reminder to live each day as if it were your last.
Tragic to die so young and so sudden and unexpected.
RIP.
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Tragic to die so young and so sudden and unexpected.
RIP.
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- July 11th, 2019, 8:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Red wine in cola: no longer a joke or stereotype
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1413
Re: Red wine in cola: no longer a joke or stereotype
Try red wine with orange soda.
Yummo...
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Yummo...
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- July 2nd, 2019, 8:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Home Vineyard
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1429
Re: TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Home Vineyard
! agree 100% with this.
The 2006 Alpine is one of the best Rhys pinots ever...
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- July 2nd, 2019, 8:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Some random thoughts, mainly about alcohol...
- Replies: 145
- Views: 7581
Re: Some random thoughts, mainly about alcohol...
Odd that nobody has brought up the subject of "higher alcohols".
From my observations (and a few comments from winemakers), higher octane wines seem to produce a higher % of higher alcohols.
IMO, it is the added presence of these puppies that add to the negative experiences...
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From my observations (and a few comments from winemakers), higher octane wines seem to produce a higher % of higher alcohols.
IMO, it is the added presence of these puppies that add to the negative experiences...
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- June 27th, 2019, 9:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Jose Dhondt Champagne Grand Cru Mes Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 616
Re: TN: 2011 Jose Dhondt Champagne Grand Cru Mes Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs
Dhondt leave the store without one...
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- June 27th, 2019, 9:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
- Replies: 2
- Views: 541
Re: TN: 2010 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
2010 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (6/27/2019) The first Swan Terrace I have had and wow was it delicious. The fruit is so terrific and accessible the wine is almost sweet. But the structure and lift keep it in perfect balance. Posted from C...
- June 18th, 2019, 9:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pisoni gets no love here
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1982
Re: Pisoni gets no love here
Arcadian produces a great version!
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- May 16th, 2019, 8:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15343
- Views: 785827
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
K&L provided me four bottles of the 2012 Ceritas "Escarpa" Pinot Noir at a cool $69.
YEAH!!!!!!
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YEAH!!!!!!
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- April 29th, 2019, 9:46 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Cognac - 700ml vs 750ml?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1011
Re: Cognac - 700ml vs 750ml?
I may be wrong but I have fuzzy recollection in the 70s of some German wines being 700ml. Just remembered I have a bottle of 1986 Franken Muller-Thurgau in a bottle that says 0.70cl Looks like this: https://www.buergerspital.de/media/www.buergerspital.de/media/med_83/4358_historische_bocksbeutel.jp...
- April 29th, 2019, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Dudognon Cognac "Vieille Reserve"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 374
Dudognon Cognac "Vieille Reserve"
Dudognon Cognac "Vieille Reserve" - $89.00 Been looking for an upgrade at the <$100 price point (My current fave being Delamain Pale & Dry) Since I had great success with their 40 yr old "Heritage" bottling, I decided to stick with Dudognon. The Vieille Reserve is their 20 y...
- April 18th, 2019, 8:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Why is the level of fervor is uneven: old world versus new world palates...
- Replies: 161
- Views: 5396
Re: Why is the level of fervor is uneven: old world versus new world palates...
Ahh, an homage to the Woodster...
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- April 11th, 2019, 11:35 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?
- Replies: 139
- Views: 15137
Re: What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?
I looked but couldn't find it.Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑March 31st, 2019, 5:34 pm Btw I just happened upon the serious brandy fb group which seems pretty legit.
Can you please provide a link?
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- April 10th, 2019, 7:16 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits
- Replies: 2
- Views: 463
Today Only - Astor's 15% Off Sale on French Spirits
Grab dat Dudognon Heritage!!!
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- April 2nd, 2019, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Pinot noir you wouldn’t serve to your worst enemy
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2519
Re: TN: Pinot noir you wouldn’t serve to your worst enemy
- March 31st, 2019, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Pinot noir you wouldn’t serve to your worst enemy
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2519
Re: TN: Pinot noir you wouldn’t serve to your worst enemy
Martinelli....
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- March 27th, 2019, 9:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2011 Rhys "Home" PN
- Replies: 1
- Views: 446
2011 Rhys "Home" PN
2011 Rhys "Home" PN - 13.2% Medium red with onion skin at edge. Rich nose of tea, sandlewood, earth and Rhubarb. Ripe, round, bing cherry fruit entry led to a long, spicy, dry, slightly tannic finish. Quite nice, actually. Will age another year or two, but I'd pound it now. Again, no flie...
- March 22nd, 2019, 6:55 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2011 Rhys "Bearwallow" PN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 508
Re: 2011 Rhys "Bearwallow" PN
Will further investigate the remaining Rhys 2011s, but this wine is "up to scratch".D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑March 22nd, 2019, 4:11 amEven considering the price point?Paul H Galli wrote: ↑March 21st, 2019, 9:11 pm
There's absolutely nothing wrong with this wine!
[89 pts]
Don't get me wrong, I love Rhys wines, but 2011 is not up to scratch IMO.
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- March 21st, 2019, 9:11 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2011 Rhys "Bearwallow" PN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 508
2011 Rhys "Bearwallow" PN
2011 Rhys "Bearwallow" PN - 13.5% There's been some controversy about the 2011 Rhys Pinots, so I'm going to sample some over the next month or so. Mature light-medium red with onion skin at edge. Fine spicy, pine sap, blackberry nose. Elegant, feminine, light bodied pure cherry fruit. Not...
- March 20th, 2019, 8:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Atlanta Does Rhys Yet Again
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1340
Re: TN: Atlanta Does Rhys Yet Again
While the 2011 Horseshoe Syrah is a stunner, I have had mixed results (at best) with other 2011 Rhys red wines. Both the Home and Swan Terrace Pinots have been consistently disappointing. I always have a backup bottle handy when I open a 2011. It's clearly a vintage thing (except for Swan, which I ...
- March 18th, 2019, 9:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine stores in Boston
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1125
Re: Wine stores in Boston
Word on the street is the new room at federal was Ned Johnson’s (Fidelity) former cellar he kept at his office. Federal took over the space. The whiskey selection at federal is very good too. Don’t be shocked when you walk in. It looks like a mom and pop packy at first blush. I loved reading the wo...
- March 18th, 2019, 9:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
Had this tonight with some chicken breasts.
A great food wine.
Elegant, minerally cherry fruit with a touch o' earth.
A ringer in a Cote de Beaune tasting!
Drink over the next year or so..
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A great food wine.
Elegant, minerally cherry fruit with a touch o' earth.
A ringer in a Cote de Beaune tasting!
Drink over the next year or so..
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- March 17th, 2019, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: When your mother turns 75...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2115
Re: When your mother turns 75...
My mom turned 92 recently.
She's a tough old bird!
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She's a tough old bird!
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- March 17th, 2019, 4:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
If you guys (or gals) don't buy another wine this year, you would be well served getting a case of this!
SILLY PRICE and the best QPR you will likely see in 2019!
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SILLY PRICE and the best QPR you will likely see in 2019!
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- March 17th, 2019, 7:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: PSA - Kendrick 2016 Petaluma Gap PN - Casemates $199/case
Ye Gods!
A NO BRAINER!!!!!
DONE!
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A NO BRAINER!!!!!
DONE!
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- March 14th, 2019, 10:44 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: WARNING: Le Cognac
- Replies: 1
- Views: 554
WARNING: Le Cognac
A word of warning concerning the French Spirits seller called Le Cognac. I ordered a bottle of 1976 Normandin-Mercier Cognac on Feb 26th for $275, which I considered a good price. They claimed it was “in stock”. They charged my credit card on March 1st. I noticed that I had not received a confirmati...
- March 9th, 2019, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ceritas VS Arnot-Roberts
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2417
Re: Ceritas VS Arnot-Roberts
Can't stand wax seals....Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑March 9th, 2019, 6:03 pm Bruce Lee wax removal...
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- March 6th, 2019, 10:51 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does anyone drink Sauvignon Blanc anymore?
- Replies: 211
- Views: 9460
- March 5th, 2019, 8:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar
- Replies: 127
- Views: 13033
Re: Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar
Given your location, I doubt very much that you will get away with no cooling unit. If you just install an ordinary room air conditioner (without fooler circuit), you can maintain 60-62 degrees max all year round. You will only have to use it in the summer. You do need to fully insulate that room. TTT
- March 4th, 2019, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Burglary bait
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1950
Re: Burglary bait
Pretty cheesy art for such an expensive pad...
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- March 3rd, 2019, 11:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Fear & Loathing in Buellton: UPDATE 2 -- Dinner with Joe Davis /Arcadian
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2740
Re: Fear & Loathing in Buellton: UPDATE 2 -- Dinner with Joe Davis /Arcadian
Once again, anybody who doesn't do a deep dive on Arcadian Wines is REALLY missing out!
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- March 1st, 2019, 8:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Over sweet Pinot Noirs (served blind)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1854
Re: Over sweet Pinot Noirs (served blind)
There were some great CA Pinots produced in 2005.
For instance, the entire Arcadian lineup!
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For instance, the entire Arcadian lineup!
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