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Mark C Johnson

To Doug's point, recently on Instagram, I believe Chartogne-Taillet (if I am wrong, then my apologies now) posted a photo where the row next to their adjacent row, the other producer was farming conventionally and the contrast was stark. There are indeed instances where the two philosophies collide...

Mark C Johnson

Welcome both of you to the Berserker's Forum! Hope to hear from both of you. Sorry to hear of your Burgundy interest. Churchill's comment about Russia seems appropriate, "a mystery wrapped inside an enigma". Anyway, my favorite subject of study but also one I am completely idiotic about. Good luck! ...

Mark C Johnson

Cherish it and move on.....

Mark C Johnson

I am a big fan of Faconnières The growers in Morey have just paid for a geological survey of their vineyards, but the results aren't out yet Thanks for joining in the discussion Jasper. Any producers you care to mention. I have some recent bottlings from Marchand Freres but have yet to open one. MTIA

Mark C Johnson

Pretty good note! thx for that. Here's Andrew Jeffords guide on how to write tasting notes: 1: No fruit salad Analogical descriptors are useful – if used in moderation. Limit yourself to half a dozen at most, ideally those with some sensual kinship with one another. 2: Remember the structure A wine...

Mark C Johnson

Beautiful tribute, Nicos! Lovely color on that wine. Cheers and RIP Michael Broadbent.

Mark C Johnson

Sorry! Not a bachelor but wish I could share. I'd bring an ESJ. 2001 Wylie Fenaughty syrah.

Mark C Johnson

Thread dredging is da bomb. He said from 1996.

Mark C Johnson

Jay Miller wrote: ↑
February 29th, 2020, 12:37 pm

Andrew Morris wrote: ↑
February 29th, 2020, 12:26 pm
Would gifting them some glasses that would be a big upgrade from what they have now be too much?
I've done that.

This a million times. Go to Costco and get the 8 pack Bordeaux stems. Cheap and good and they have good glasses going forward.

Mark C Johnson

"There were forty to fifty guests and no one was thirty at the night's end."

After so many great wines I'd forget my age too!

Mark C Johnson

Martin, Please tone it down. This board is often accused of sexist references and this is a prime example. Surely there can be better ways of expressing your excitement.

Mahalo,
Mark

Mark C Johnson

Tell it like it is John! And thank you for that. Haven't had any of these but will avoid thanks to your notes. I have had the Voge from 2007 which was very ok but not exciting. Maybe a label to steer clear from.

Mark C Johnson

Always love the note presentations on the wonderful old wines you drink, Nicos. This is another beauty. Happy New Year!

Mark C Johnson

A. So wrote: ↑
January 1st, 2020, 9:05 pm
Ridge Monte Bello

I have to agree with this. And that's why I continue to buy it on futures. My only winery list.

Mark C Johnson

Had the Laflaive Macon Verzy on Thursday. Very big meyer lemon drop but balanced and approachable. Quite delicious after 30 minutes or so. Still at $65, overpriced! This was $35, is $65 the going tariff now? At $35 it was high end Macon with Lafon, $65 seems way too high to me unless it's on a wine...

Mark C Johnson

Had the Laflaive Macon Verzy on Thursday. Very big meyer lemon drop but balanced and approachable. Quite delicious after 30 minutes or so. Still at $65, overpriced!

Mark C Johnson

Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne blanc les Femelottes has a nice mouthfeel and good density for a bb but there is some sweetness (RS?) that is a tad cloying. Hoping that will age out with a year or two?

Mark C Johnson

I thought maybe you were interviewed by Terry Gross!

Mark C Johnson

Michael S. Monie wrote: ↑
November 7th, 2019, 2:59 pm
Cellar everything. Amazing how good Bolly Special Cuvée can be with a few years of age.

This. Many NV with 5-7 years are great. I'm thinking H. Billiot rose & white, Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle, Pierre Peters and many more. Extended aging? I have 2 bots of 1996 Salon I'm hoping will pay off.

Mark C Johnson

I've had great bottles of 1985/1986 CA cabs in the past few years including Dominus, Pahlmeyer, Ridge and Caymus. I'm sure they are fine but storage may be an issue. Also, they are at peak or slightly past so you'd have to be an appreciator of "mature wine". Could offer a great lesson in CA cab evol...

Mark C Johnson

Make sure to pack enuf champagne!!

Mark C Johnson

Have a friend who stored his wine in ambient Hawaii weather. (Underneath his house) We are talking bordeaux, cali cabs, cali pinot and some amarones and others. Mid 1990's into the 2000's. For me these wines always showed dusty, muted fruit, no freshness at all. Stripped of sensual pleasure and inte...

Mark C Johnson

Nice notes Frank, thanks. Have you given up on white burg?

Mark C Johnson

Cool bottle. Lucky you!

Mark C Johnson

#Like

Mark C Johnson

Boy do I wish I lived in NYC!!

Mark C Johnson

alan weinberg wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2019, 1:59 pm

Mark C Johnson wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2019, 1:24 pm
William, what do you mean by "filigree structure"?

mtia
likely a laciness like seen in Latricieres Chambertin.

I'm curious about this comment Alan, I find Chambolle "lacy" do you find Latricieres also "lacy" like Chambolle?

Mark C Johnson

William, what do you mean by "filigree structure"?

mtia

Mark C Johnson

Thank you for the interesting short video Monica. The "braids"are really cool!

Mark C Johnson

From K&L email blast just now:

2017 Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph Rouge (Pre-Arrival) ($129.99) —This product is expected to arrive for shipment or pickup by Thursday, October 31, 2019.

I'll pass.

Mark C Johnson

Gerhard P. wrote: ↑
July 26th, 2019, 9:31 am
Interesting, never ever tasted anything from this producer.
However the synth. cork would be a negative component for me.

+1. I have had too many fails with Nomacorc to warrant purchasing.

Mark C Johnson

D@ve D y r 0 f f wrote: ↑
July 22nd, 2019, 5:42 pm
Berserker in Chief

May I suggest we remove the "in" and state "Chief Berserker"?

Mark C Johnson

Currently Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees 2015 on Last Bottle for $39.

Mark C Johnson

Ahh Jeremy! You and Kent and the crew are killing it. Great that all bots showed well, even the 2004 L'Arlot!

Mark C Johnson

Google is your friend! Lead capsules were phased out in the 1990's. If you have bottles from the nineties or earlier I would suggest wiping the neck and top of the bottle with a damp cloth. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/21/189.301 https://wineguy.co.nz/index.php/glossary-articles-hidden/492-w...

Mark C Johnson

Sounds comprehensive and fun. What's the tariff?

Mark C Johnson

Sounds fabulous. Nice Jeremy!

Mark C Johnson

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
July 11th, 2019, 5:47 am
2011 and 2014 - excellent transparity

Counselor I believe you mean "transparency". I looked up "transparity" and it appears to be the name of some cloud based tech firm.

Mark C Johnson

I read a story where a couple had called the cops because they thought there was a gas leak. Turns out the neighbors were enjoying a durian. Perhaps the tasting note is alluding to a petrol flavor/smell?

Mark C Johnson

They had this at the Iwilei Costco in Honolulu so I picked up two. 23 bucks. Read some reviews and went back for 4 more. Notice they still have some today. Back for more?

Mark C Johnson

Just Wow!

Mark C Johnson

Really great notes. Thanks Adrian. I was hoping the 2003 would be there? Oh well.....

Mark C Johnson

+ also. Move towards subscription?

Mark C Johnson

SC Chard can be very good but Chablis? No. Don't get the sea spray, kimmeridgian chalk or saltiness.

Mark C Johnson

Pendleton.

Mark C Johnson

I have a newfound appreciation for the Northern Rhone wines. Impressive. A must see.

Mark C Johnson

mattccheung wrote: ↑
May 3rd, 2019, 9:12 am
Buying to pop before 5.

FIFY

Mark C Johnson

I guess they left it out of the version I had!

Mark C Johnson

I wasn't as enthralled with it. Found it a little bland and not more-ish. Seemed insipid and lacking. Where was the sea spray. Where was the Kimmeridgian lift? I prefer the Brocard Cuvee St. Claire VV for a few bucks more. YMMV

Mark C Johnson

From 2011 that is....

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