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Re: Road Pops
Make sure to pack enuf champagne!!
- October 11th, 2019, 12:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Interesting heat damage data point
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1105
Re: Interesting heat damage data point
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...
- October 11th, 2019, 12:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: Mousse, Marie-Courtin, Copain, Rivers-Marie and Lagier Meredith
- Replies: 14
- Views: 913
Re: TNs: Mousse, Marie-Courtin, Copain, Rivers-Marie and Lagier Meredith
Nice notes Frank, thanks. Have you given up on white burg?
- October 11th, 2019, 12:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Has anyone ever come across this bottle before
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1258
Re: Has anyone ever come across this bottle before
Cool bottle. Lucky you! 
- October 2nd, 2019, 11:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Orin Swift 8 Years Release
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1016
- September 27th, 2019, 11:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Last minute change of program, NYC, tomorrow (28) night.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 547
Re: Last minute change of program, NYC, tomorrow (28) night.
Boy do I wish I lived in NYC!!
- September 9th, 2019, 12:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Comparing the St-Jacques vineyards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1435
Re: Comparing the St-Jacques vineyards
I'm curious about this comment Alan, I find Chambolle "lacy" do you find Latricieres also "lacy" like Chambolle?alan weinberg wrote: ↑September 8th, 2019, 1:59 pmlikely a laciness like seen in Latricieres Chambertin.Mark C Johnson wrote: ↑September 8th, 2019, 1:24 pmWilliam, what do you mean by "filigree structure"?
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- September 8th, 2019, 1:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Comparing the St-Jacques vineyards
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1435
Re: Comparing the St-Jacques vineyards
William, what do you mean by "filigree structure"?
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mtia
- September 7th, 2019, 10:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Amore for Amarone?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2872
Re: Amore for Amarone?
Thank you for the interesting short video Monica. The "braids"are really cool!
- July 27th, 2019, 3:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1393
Re: TN: 2017 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)
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.
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.
- July 26th, 2019, 9:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Dard & Ribo Hermitage in both colors
- Replies: 6
- Views: 542
Re: TN: Dard & Ribo Hermitage in both colors
+1. I have had too many fails with Nomacorc to warrant purchasing.Gerhard P. wrote: ↑July 26th, 2019, 9:31 amInteresting, never ever tasted anything from this producer.
However the synth. cork would be a negative component for me.
- July 24th, 2019, 12:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: New Wine-Centric Title for our Fearless Leader?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1581
Re: New Wine-Centric Title for our Fearless Leader?
May I suggest we remove the "in" and state "Chief Berserker"?
- July 21st, 2019, 11:30 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Jean Luc Columbo - why doesn't he use Rhone shaped bottles?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1284
Re: Jean Luc Columbo - why doesn't he use Rhone shaped bottles?
Currently Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas Les Terres Brulees 2015 on Last Bottle for $39.
- July 21st, 2019, 1:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: When Every Bottle Shines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 779
Re: When Every Bottle Shines
Ahh Jeremy! You and Kent and the crew are killing it. Great that all bots showed well, even the 2004 L'Arlot!
- July 18th, 2019, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is there a lead concern with neck foil?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1107
Re: Is there a lead concern with neck foil?
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...
- July 18th, 2019, 8:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AMEX - Burgundy w/ Daniel Johnnes
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2679
Re: AMEX - Burgundy w/ Daniel Johnnes
Sounds comprehensive and fun. What's the tariff?
- July 17th, 2019, 12:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1966 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 666
Re: TN: 1966 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)
Sounds fabulous. Nice Jeremy!
- July 11th, 2019, 9:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2133
Re: TN: 2010 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)
Counselor I believe you mean "transparency". I looked up "transparity" and it appears to be the name of some cloud based tech firm.
- June 20th, 2019, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: I've never read a more terrifying tasting note
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2890
Re: I've never read a more terrifying tasting note
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?
- June 16th, 2019, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2016 Chateau Capbern, St. Estephe
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1505
Re: TN: 2016 Chateau Capbern, St. Estephe
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?
- June 11th, 2019, 12:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Magic Night of Aged Burgundy
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1755
Re: Magic Night of Aged Burgundy
Just Wow!
- June 11th, 2019, 12:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Case of the Clape
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2021
Re: TN: Case of the Clape
Really great notes. Thanks Adrian. I was hoping the 2003 would be there? Oh well.....
- May 26th, 2019, 8:37 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine searcher
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3167
Re: Wine searcher
+ also. Move towards subscription?
- May 20th, 2019, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay is the New World equivalent of Chablis
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3012
Re: Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay is the New World equivalent of Chablis
SC Chard can be very good but Chablis? No. Don't get the sea spray, kimmeridgian chalk or saltiness.
- May 20th, 2019, 6:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Morgan’s Shirt??
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2030
Re: Morgan’s Shirt??
Pendleton.
- May 12th, 2019, 11:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Northern Rhone Documentary
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1374
Re: Northern Rhone Documentary
I have a newfound appreciation for the Northern Rhone wines. Impressive. A must see.
- May 3rd, 2019, 10:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Are you buying white burg to cellar for 10+ yrs?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 3057
- May 2nd, 2019, 8:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 William Fevre Chablis “Champs Royaux" - SEA Limited Edition
- Replies: 5
- Views: 350
Re: TN: 2017 William Fever Chablis “Champs Royaux" - SEA Limited Edition
I guess they left it out of the version I had!
- May 2nd, 2019, 12:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 William Fevre Chablis “Champs Royaux" - SEA Limited Edition
- Replies: 5
- Views: 350
Re: TN: 2017 William Fever Chablis “Champs Royaux"
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
- April 19th, 2019, 9:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ramey Pedregal 2011 cab
- Replies: 1
- Views: 182
Re: Ramey Pedregal 2011 cab
From 2011 that is....
- April 18th, 2019, 12:05 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Tasting Old Reds w/ Blair...(long/boring)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 364
Re: TN: Tasting Old Reds w/ Blair...(long/boring)
Very nice! A shame the original owner couldn't participate but "thems is the breaks". Great you could enjoy Tom. Shows we should enjoy our wines while we can, eh?
- April 9th, 2019, 12:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Impressions 4-8-19
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1511
Re: Wine Impressions 4-8-19
Fabulous impressions of a nice set of wines. Mahalo!
Re: Lieu-Dits
Clos de Chevalier Clos de Pucelles Clos de Caillerets Clos de la Garenne Clos de Chapelle Clos de Bussieres Clos de Marechale Chateau Gris Corton Grancey Clos de vigne au Saint Clos and Château de Ducs Clos de Urseles Clos de Mouches Clos de Commaraine Clos Sorbes Clos de Mazeray Clos de Santenots ...
- March 14th, 2019, 11:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 10843
- Views: 393256
Re: What bottle of wine did you open today?
2005 Bouchard Savigny-Les-Beaune. I liked its smokey earthy elements with cherry fruit in the background. My wife, not so much. Ah well,more for me!
- March 10th, 2019, 12:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: WSJ wine article
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2509
Re: WSJ wine article
The finest wine shop in Orlando refuses to post a single note, score or critic's reference. The proprietor built his own following, has regular tastings, educational seminars and wine always flowing. The place is and has been a huge hit for 20+ years. He is almost always at the store, and is a supe...
- March 9th, 2019, 11:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2002 Domaine Fevre Montmains
- Replies: 1
- Views: 170
Re: TN: 2002 Domaine Fevre Montmains
Have to admit, an '01 Montmains half a dozen years ago (Fevre) turned me to the chablis side. Unfortunately, I've had a number of premox from Fevre also to temper my enthusiasm.
- March 2nd, 2019, 11:43 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Late summer New Zealand bush hike with a burgundy sunset finisher
- Replies: 9
- Views: 460
- February 25th, 2019, 11:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Storage in SF Bay Area
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1207
Re: Storage in SF Bay Area
+1Steve Brickley wrote: ↑February 25th, 2019, 11:03 pmCall Tomas at Wine Bank Menlo Park. I been there years now.
- February 25th, 2019, 11:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Domaine des Billards 2016 St.-Amour
- Replies: 10
- Views: 531
Re: TN: Domaine des Billards 2016 St.-Amour
Sorry for the thread drift but.....we get the Mommessin Saint-Amour here in Hawaii. Anyone had this?
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- February 24th, 2019, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Crap Alert! 2016 TJ’s Platinum Reserve Yountville Cabernet
- Replies: 41
- Views: 3880
Re: Crap Alert! 2016 TJ’s Platinum Reserve Yountville Cabernet
I see what you did there!David Glasser wrote: ↑December 12th, 2018, 8:48 pmAh, so he did. 93. The Universal score. As adaptable to any wine as the Zalto Universal glass.Anton D wrote: ↑December 12th, 2018, 4:02 pmWell, he only gave it a 93 on Cellar Tracker.David Glasser wrote: ↑December 8th, 2018, 12:33 pm
Agreed, but without a score how do we know if he liked it?![[cheers.gif]](./images/smilies/cheers.gif "cheers")
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- February 21st, 2019, 11:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2000 Cuchet Beliando Cornas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 286
Re: TN: 2000 Cuchet Beliando Cornas
Thanks for the note Robert. I recently had a couple sent to HI for consumption. Any take on future development? Or drink now? What about the 2008?
- February 12th, 2019, 11:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Burgundy: Ray Walker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1389
Re: Burgundy: Ray Walker
Actually, I appreciated Ray's posts on the different burgundy villages. There was a lot of discussion that was useful. Thank you Danius for bringing back these village topics.
- February 6th, 2019, 10:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Chateau Rayas holding back wine to drive prices higher?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 4000
Re: Chateau Rayas holding back wine to drive prices higher?
And as a result, all the sister, brother and cousin offerings (Fonsalette,ect.) have seen remarkable increases in pricing. All worth it IMHO. I cherish the few bottles I have from this producer.
- February 1st, 2019, 8:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
- Replies: 20
- Views: 973
Re: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
Mark- Natural wines. As he said in the opening: No sulfur/biodynamic, “natural” small production st. Joseph Fu- Thanks for the notes. I was on the fence on grabbing these from Lyle, and you may taken me over the fence Ah! Natural=Natty. I dread that we find monikers for words that are fine in their...
- February 1st, 2019, 7:47 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
- Replies: 20
- Views: 973
Re: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
Charlie, can you explain what "natty" means? Mark- Natural wines. As he said in the opening: No sulfur/biodynamic, “natural” small production st. Joseph Fu- Thanks for the notes. I was on the fence on grabbing these from Lyle, and you may taken me over the fence Ah! Natural=Natty. I dread that we f...
- January 31st, 2019, 11:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
- Replies: 20
- Views: 973
Re: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Chave & Luc bottlings
Charlie, can you explain what "natty" means?
- January 24th, 2019, 11:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie Les Elotins
- Replies: 11
- Views: 519
Re: TN: 2011 Christophe Billon Côte-Rôtie Les Elotins
I've had a few of the 2007. It was a very nice drink and although I don't have a formal note it was drinking very well. This leads me to believe 2007 is not a great vintage in N. Rhone but both bottles I had hit the aged N. Rhone spot for me. These were drunk in the last 1-2 years. Somewhat restrain...
- January 21st, 2019, 9:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine Retailers in Florida worth checking out?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 510
Re: Wine Retailers in Florida worth checking out?
Went to Tim's in Lake Mary over the Holidays and was not disappointed. Great selection, friendly staff, and champagne samples!
- January 17th, 2019, 10:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Is your vehicle vanity license plate wine related ?
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2699
Re: Is your vehicle vanity license plate wine related ?
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- January 16th, 2019, 10:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: ZinEx Anyone?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 656
Re: ZinEx Anyone?
The public tasting events at Fort Mason were raucous, over the top and left many folks very ZAPPED. I recall having to actually yell over the din to those pouring and even those next to me. I am sure the experience has been much improved. The last time I was there (ZAP) maybe 2007/2008 this how I f...