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Not sure about the large format, but I ran through most of the lineup with Roy awhile back and the 14 (like most Napa Cabs I’ve had recently) was on point.

I’ve looked into it and haven’t pursued it further. The chain ends at the last major hub. From there it is Priority Overnight. Which isn’t perfect but first attempt before 10 AM is pretty good. And critical. If that first attempt is missed.... It is also a bit of logistical nightmare as they only pi...

Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑
July 28th, 2019, 9:47 am
1997 Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion - Scrumptious, mature and nutty, a perfect caviar pairing and utterly satisfying.

Great note. Bought a few 08’s on reputation, promptly took them to offsite. Will have to look around for some aged expressions.

Find a local storage place that also ships, drop them into storage right before you leave then ship in December when the temps are right. Although 4-6 cs would just fly with me

Board Man Gets Paid

There is a note on his FB from someone that seems to confirm this

The cleaning is never ending but there can be some zen like moments. There is nothing but awful in compliance.

I love these wines. So much good.

JeremyMullman wrote: ↑
July 16th, 2019, 10:27 am
I believe Rivers-Marie was building a winery/tasting room in Calistoga. Did it open yet? If not, anyone know the status?

We are vertical but not going to hit the Aug/Sept opening. Looking more like end of the year.

2017 Rivers-Marie Lore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville—110 cases, 14.8% alcohol, 80% new oak Coming in at 2.25 tons off of two acres, there isn’t much of this to go around. That fact plus the recent track record of this bottling leads us to expect the 2017 Lore to sell out faster than any Caber...

Anybody else notice that in the release letter, their description for the Lore cab seemed to be describing one of their past Chardonnays? That is a good one. I have a template that I copy & paste into. Looks like I missed this one (likely didn't save the last update). The note on the website looks ...

Unless there is a marked difference between sun grown weed & indoor grown weed, I fail to see why anyone would pay up for vineyard quality land when there are plenty of warehouse or like equivalent places that are far cheaper.

Lucked into these. Checked availability at other Costcos in the region, and the few places with them left had 1 or 2........ 8135102D-1B31-43EA-B6C6-845B1CE73C7D.jpeg I knew they were going to hit the .97, was hoping to be lucky and be there when they did. Nice score! (have you tried one? I have on...

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
July 10th, 2019, 9:16 am
I blame Frank Murray

there are few inalienable truths in this world, but this is one.

at least I got some 08 Delamotte

David Baum wrote: ↑
June 21st, 2019, 3:01 pm
I don't believe HL was sold but rather leased out to TRB for RM going forward.

^this

I’m a 75, on my 40th I had Yquem, Diamond Creek & Phelps Eislele. All very good.

Pretty wide spread here, but if my schedule allows - I'm in.

Big time thunder and lightning in Lake county this afternoon. There were warnings on the local radio of possible flash flooding in SE Lake county. I did hear areas of Lake county had over an inch in a very short time period. I'm guessing they are likely deep into bloom, but that's just a guess. Wis...

Costco has Instacrates on sale for $6/ea, pretty much the same thing w/o the end accessibility. I’m not going more than two high and they work really well. YMMV

Found 3 btls of 08 Dom at the Fairfield Costco over the weekend, $149.99/ea. Bought them.

Awesome. Thank you

Been raining here all day

Kind of fun to look at the same place using both models. There’s certain wineries that are going to turn out top tier juice from any of their sites (or combination of). To take this one step further, when you remove the estate component from a winery, what are we really talking about? The winemaker...

The OP uses Classified Growths (Bordeaux) but then lists them by vineyard a la Burgundy. I think the Burgundian model works better here (ie: many folks make great wine from ToKalon, like many folks make great wine from Clos de la Roche)

*I also sense a 10,000 word Piper post coming soon!

Dead at retail?

The craft beer market seems to have gone the way of baseball - more locally/regionally v. nationally. I'm fortunate here in Napa to have a handful of high quality, local producers that scratch most beer itches I have. I keep a growler in my car and all my locals will fill it.

I’ve always been a fan of Cristal, but 09 was the first that made me reach for my wallet. 08 made me empty it. My frustration has been the price. Had to scour all of DFW and harangue sales folk to find 08 Cristal for under $200 after applying a massive sale discount. Shit KL has it for $269 a pop. ...

I’ve always been a fan of Cristal, but 09 was the first that made me reach for my wallet. 08 made me empty it.

I was lucky enough to have a glass on Friday next to Becky Hammon, one of the assistant coaches for the Spurs since 2014. I asked her what Pop thought about the article. She also thought it was flattering toward him, but said that he hates having private family business discussed openly (which I th...

I follow the same rule for all my spirits - more than 1/3-1/4 of bottle, do nothing (other than keep out of direct light). Less than that, either break down into smaller vessel or drink within a month.

Tim - Check your PM, I think I have found the problem. Jonathan - Everyone receives the same allocation, regardless of purchase history or length of time on the active list. Jeremy - There is no penalty for skipping an offer. My rule of thumb is no purchases over two full release cycles results in r...

2001. I avoided them for awhile but time heals and 01 d’Yquem is too good to pass on

2016 Papa's. Delicious. Fear not, trust in Mike & drink Carlisle early and often

2015 Le Dame de Malescot - $19.97. Grabbed one for science and all

Anyone have wine shipped already? I requested a ship date of 3/11 but have heard nothing. The shipper is behind on the 3/11 date. It looks like all 4-5 day transit shipments are on the road with *hopefully* the rest (CA, 1-2 day stuff) leaving today. I updated all accounts this afternoon with what ...

if this second wave of rain comes in this afternoon as forecasted, there will be a number of road closures here in the Valley

Weather person said 6" for Yountville in the coming days. Not sure where all that water is supposed to go, we have barely cleared all the runoff from last week.

A great time as always, so many familiar names/faces - thank you for hosting. I'm not a note taker but thanks to Todd I tried my very first Picpoul, which was unexpected to see and rather enjoyable.

Second wave just dropped and was able to pick up a mixed 6-pack.

Wishlist granted, happiness ensued

If it rains, I like the idea of pizza. It goes well with the wines and is easy to eat. I'll gladly chip in whatever is required (although for planning purposes, I will be an early departure as I am down & back weather permitting)

Hard, fully formed ice on the windshield this AM. #brrrrr

09 Cristal is real nice

I know there are a ton of great wines/offers on here today, but if the 2013's aren't sold out, something is wrong. That price is stupid good.

Order in and if I get my wish list - big delicious pain

Bud Carey wrote: ↑
January 17th, 2019, 5:56 am
This one's gonna hurt.

A lot. A good hurt but still

tomorrow looks like it is going to be fun.

Got in trouble last week as the wife asked for a Carlisle and I had to tell her we didn't have any (at home). Grabbed a 2016 Carlisle Carlisle and it was delicious. About 15 minutes to open up and it was gone in no time flat.

Huge Tesseron fan, never had the 29 - didn't see the price increases coming (should have bought once the RMP scores dropped *sigh*). Anyhow I grab a 53 every now and again for a special occasion drink and never disappointed. The 76 is tasty but nothing like the 53, ymmv

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