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- July 29th, 2020, 8:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Learning Italian wine tasting recs
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2111
Re: Learning Italian wine tasting recs
Robert, I'm on the same road. Aside from from several random buys I also connected with the Italian wine buyer, Lance Montalto, for The Wine House (very close to me) and had him select a case for me. That was super educational as it included wine areas and grapes that I didn't even know existed. Als...
- July 26th, 2020, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pairing with a little different kind of pizza?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1053
Re: Pairing with a little different kind of pizza?
Any Nebbiolo is what I’d do. Doesn’t have to be expensive.
- July 26th, 2020, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Standish Wines 'The Standish' Shiraz
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1376
Re: TN: 2018 Standish Wines 'The Standish' Shiraz
Unfortunately these wines are not easy to find in the US and are priced accordingly, about double of Australia. They are about $A100 ($US 70) here, which seems very reasonable given the quality of the wines and small production. 8 bottles of Standish v 1 bottle of Grange? Easy choice for me. I comp...
- July 26th, 2020, 8:33 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Sippin' Tequila Recs
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2619
Re: Sippin' Tequila Recs
I'd like to see some recs for Blancos. Had a glass of Don Julio Blanco that was pretty decent as it tasted and smelled like agave and had a light smokiness. I've mostly been drinking Mezcal and all of that came directly from Mexico.
- July 26th, 2020, 8:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: So what allocations are left for all you geeks?
- Replies: 78
- Views: 17118
Re: So what allocations are left for all you geeks?
I've been trying to switch my buying from mailing lists to retail. Bought the Beta Chard and the Aeris Rosso and will maybe buy
Beta
Macdonald
Also belong to two clubs that I intend to keep.
Beta
Macdonald
Also belong to two clubs that I intend to keep.
- July 26th, 2020, 8:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2018 Standish Wines 'The Standish' Shiraz
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1376
Re: TN: 2018 Standish Wines 'The Standish' Shiraz
Unfortunately these wines are not easy to find in the US and are priced accordingly, about double of Australia.
- July 20th, 2020, 7:30 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock fall 2020 release Tues. July, 21
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9509
Re: Bedrock fall 2020 release Tues. July, 21
Question: Are the prices in the tasting room (assuming it is open) the same as the release prices?
- July 19th, 2020, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '14 Rhys Alpine PN
- Replies: 0
- Views: 280
'14 Rhys Alpine PN
Maybe I'm lazy but when a wine is just right it is almost never because of its precise fruit or herbal flavors, it is just as much because they seem to me irrelevant given the overall profile. This wine was precisely that, simply a great PN that I find it hard to describe. Effusive, rich, seductive ...
- July 19th, 2020, 7:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Am I Pinot'd out?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5042
Re: Am I Pinot'd out?
Adam, I completely agree with your experiences in Italian wines. There was a lot of plonk back in the good old days. Recently I have been considering exploring some of the regions in Spain and Italy that I remember from the late 70s and early 80s and I have been extremely impressed. There are so ma...
- July 19th, 2020, 8:13 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Am I Pinot'd out?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5042
Re: Am I Pinot'd out?
Adam, I completely agree with your experiences in Italian wines. There was a lot of plonk back in the good old days. Recently I have been considering exploring some of the regions in Spain and Italy that I remember from the late 70s and early 80s and I have been extremely impressed. There are so man...
- July 19th, 2020, 7:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 527
Re: TN: 2001 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
Jonathan, About two years ago our club did a blind Cd9P tasting that included the 2001 VV and Chauvin. At the time the VV seemed unctuous and in need of settling down, while the Chauvin was the wotn. Btw the 1998 VV is more advanced but drinking beautifully.
- July 16th, 2020, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS: Cellar Clearance (West LA) updated 7/16
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2825
Re: FS: Cellar Clearance (West LA) updated 7/16
Julian,
Could you say something about the cabinet and maybe supply a picture? That might help to move it. Price sounds amazing though!
Could you say something about the cabinet and maybe supply a picture? That might help to move it. Price sounds amazing though!
- July 15th, 2020, 7:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl
- Replies: 239
- Views: 31266
Re: Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl
Letter came yesterday, but after trying the Grenache I'm not excited to buy. Way too reduced for my tastes and for me it never really blew of, even after several hours.
- July 9th, 2020, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Kikuhime - World Class Sake Now Available in CA and NY
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1946
Re: Kikuhime - World Class Sake FINALLY Here and for Sale!!!
Wow, those are some awesome bottles. Hoping those of us on the West Coast will be able to buy soon.
- July 8th, 2020, 11:31 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Fietri Chianti Classico Riserva (Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 382
Re: TN: 2012 Fietri Chianti Classico Riserva (Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG)
Sorry to dig up an old thread. Just bought some Grassl from them and was looking through their website. Seems like they have a good mix based on the CT reviews. Most 90 pointers (not that I care about points, but it means CT folks seem to like the wines). Was this a direct purchase from them or one...
- July 6th, 2020, 6:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl
- Replies: 239
- Views: 31266
Re: Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl
Haven’t tried them yet. Is Grenache the one to test drive now?
- July 4th, 2020, 7:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1748
- Views: 124878
- July 2nd, 2020, 7:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1748
- Views: 124878
Re: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
2016 Papera is drinking extremely well.
Btw I have found a majority of the Zins from the drought years 2012-16 to not be nearly as enticing as I had expected based on how they drank near release. The Paperas however have all performed really well.
Btw I have found a majority of the Zins from the drought years 2012-16 to not be nearly as enticing as I had expected based on how they drank near release. The Paperas however have all performed really well.
- June 30th, 2020, 10:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ultramarine Email
- Replies: 170
- Views: 11814
Re: Ultramarine Email
I got this email! Don't recall hearing from them in 4-5 years. I did sign up before the 2012s were released and might or might not have gotten an offer then. Nothing since.
- June 27th, 2020, 8:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1748
- Views: 124878
Re: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
Found some 18 Compagni Portis on wine.com of all places last week. Cost per bottle was $27 delivered with a wine.com coupon for spending over $100 and another amex offer for the same. Picked up 4 bottles, got delivered last Saurday and 2 are gone already. One with carnitas burritos and the other wi...
- June 26th, 2020, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2015 Ugo Lequio Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gallina
- Replies: 4
- Views: 200
Re: TN: 2015 Ugo Lequio Barbera d'Alba Superiore Gallina
Dennis,
Thanks for the note! I’m looking forward to receiving my mixed case of Ugo Lequio this fall incl this Barbera. It sounds like my style.
Thanks for the note! I’m looking forward to receiving my mixed case of Ugo Lequio this fall incl this Barbera. It sounds like my style.
- June 25th, 2020, 11:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Beta Wine Release?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5305
Re: Beta Wine Release?
I have too much wine white, but still took a three pack. Keta's Cabs are to me the most exciting new wines from CA.
- June 25th, 2020, 8:55 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
- Replies: 613
- Views: 41334
Re: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
This is the one and only thread that I look at every day. Not being in the business I don't feel there is much I can contribute (I've also almost given up on posting in Wine Talk). Please keep up the great work and I do think it'd be nice if even more people working in vineyards and wineries would p...
- June 23rd, 2020, 8:13 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Am I Pinot'd out?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 5042
Re: Am I Pinot'd out?
I definitely go through periods where certain wines seem boring or even barely palatable. This happened a little over a year ago with my favorite producer. I haven't come back to the wines yet and have instead found myself focusing on Italian wines in the broadest sense. It's quite exciting and the ...
- June 19th, 2020, 8:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How to keep wine glasses immaculate???
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2711
Re: How to keep wine glasses immaculate???
I’ve always used food grade citric acid. It’s also great for rinsing your dishwasher and washing machine.
- June 16th, 2020, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Armagnac recs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2011
Re: Armagnac recs
I have a hard time drinking any liquor that is over 40%. Too overwhelming for my palate. I could dilute it myself but I’ve not found that to work well. Luckily a friend of mine was happy to take all my opened Armagnac and Bourbon that didn’t appeal to me.
- June 16th, 2020, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Armagnac recs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2011
Re: Armagnac recs
Peter Petersen wrote: ↑June 16th, 2020, 3:11 pm I have a hard time drinking any liquor that is over 40%. Too overwhelming for my palate. I could dilute it myself but I’ve not found that to work well. Luckily a friend of mine was happy to take all my opened Armagnac and Bourbon that didn’t appeal to me.
- June 16th, 2020, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Armagnac recs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2011
Re: Armagnac recs
Of course, I could dilute it myself, but I have a hard time drinking any liquor that is over 40%. Too overwhelming for my palate.
- June 13th, 2020, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Armagnac recs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2011
Re: Armagnac recs
It’s a question of style, which to me is an important piece of info.Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑June 13th, 2020, 12:29 pmL’encantada has some very nice offerings. I’m fond of the lous pibous and la Freche bottlings.Sarah Kirschbaum wrote: ↑June 13th, 2020, 10:38 am Laberdolive or Domaine de Boingneres. Everything else is an also ran.
- June 13th, 2020, 8:07 am
- Forum: Beer and Spirits
- Topic: Armagnac recs
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2011
Re: Armagnac recs
And their Armagnacs are among my favorites. Very traditional producer.
- June 11th, 2020, 3:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: American Cancer Society - no drinking allowed
- Replies: 55
- Views: 2537
Re: American Cancer Society - no drinking allowed
I lost 10 lbs by just not eating breakfast everyday. 16/8 intermittent fasting. Easiest diet I have ever been on and the weight has stayed off. Eat and drink almost as much as you want in 8 hours, then don't eat for 16 hours. 100%. Closest thing to a “magic bullet” I’ve encountered. That’s what I’m...
- June 11th, 2020, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Very Expensive Langhe Nebbiolo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1904
Re: Very Expensive Langhe Nebbiolo
Yes, and at $70 not a bad price here. I’ve passed recently on buying it for $100.Warren Taranow wrote: ↑June 10th, 2020, 9:34 pm I feel better now. I almost chastised myself for paying $70 for 2017 Bartolo Mascarello Langhe Nebbiolo, but apparently that’s a bargain these days.
Cheers,
Warren
- June 6th, 2020, 9:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: CHARITY RAFFLE NAACP LDF - super secret additional raffle run - we hit our max goal of $60,000!!
- Replies: 327
- Views: 15406
Re: CHARITY RAFFLE NAACP LDF - WINNERS ANNOUNCED - we hit our max goal of $60,000!!
Charlie, Thank you so much for doing this. Excellent idea and yet another good cause to support!
And congrats to all who won. There are 35 awesome options.
And congrats to all who won. There are 35 awesome options.
- June 3rd, 2020, 1:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2004 Balgera Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 228
2004 Balgera Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy
This is a lovely Oliver McCrum selection that I got yesterday for $30 with a selection of other Italian wines that we will be trying over the next weeks. Served cool in GGG. The wine is a lovely transparent mature ruby browning at the edges. Lighter than some Rosés but clearly a different hue. Aroma...
- June 2nd, 2020, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sec Wines in Portland
- Replies: 85
- Views: 6125
Re: Sec Wines in Portland
Thanks! Ordered a case including one Geek Alert.
- June 1st, 2020, 6:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Sec Wines in Portland
- Replies: 85
- Views: 6125
Re: Sec Wines in Portland
I’ve not bought from Sec, but I just got a rec for buying Italian from there, and I definitely will. Selection and prices look excellent.
Question: Does geek alert mean the wines are particularly recommended?
Question: Does geek alert mean the wines are particularly recommended?
- May 30th, 2020, 5:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
- Replies: 194
- Views: 13906
Re: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
Mine came in styro the week of 5/19. Probably not needed since it was a cool week for CA, I think. In fact we seem to live in a little cold bubble with highs being 70, when only 10-20 miles away temps are 20 degrees higher!
- May 29th, 2020, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Aeris Rosso, Centennial Mountain, California
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1245
Re: TN: 2017 Aeris Rosso, Centennial Mountain, California
Also discussed here:
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Presumably the Rosso and Bricco Rosso are the same wines? If not maybe Kevin could clarify?
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=168244&p=2942720&hi ... s#p2935398
Presumably the Rosso and Bricco Rosso are the same wines? If not maybe Kevin could clarify?
- May 29th, 2020, 8:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2017 Aeris Rosso, Centennial Mountain, California
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1245
Re: TN: 2017 Aeris Rosso, Centennial Mountain, California
Per the original email iirc: Rosso $50 and Bianco $35
- May 21st, 2020, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
- Replies: 194
- Views: 13906
Re: Bedrock Late Spring Impromptu Release - April 21
My measly stash of 6 bottles is supposed to arrive today. One Fedex truck has already delivered packages today, but not my wine 

- May 18th, 2020, 8:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Three adjacent parcels of Meursault Perrières this Spring (updated!)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 4570
Re: Three adjacent parcels of Meursault Perrières this Spring
William, Thanks for all of your posts here! They are always excellent and insightful.
Re: Graciano?
Watch for many more Gracianos coming from both the Paso and Santa Barbara County areas due to the 'mishap' of many plantings where it was believed Graciano was actually Monastrell. Ooops. This has been discussed a number of threads here before. Cheers. Yes, but then Graciano also goes by "Mona...
- May 13th, 2020, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA: Bedrock at K&L
- Replies: 3
- Views: 725
Re: PSA: Bedrock at K&L
Yes, it does look like "old Hill" is sold out.
- May 13th, 2020, 10:41 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: PSA: Bedrock at K&L
- Replies: 3
- Views: 725
PSA: Bedrock at K&L
Well perhaps only for the lucky few who they can ship to!
Several of the wines listed in the latest release are available, including those I wasn't able to buy such as '18 Pagani, '18 Old Hill, '12 Kamen Cab etc. Prices are about the same iirc.
Several of the wines listed in the latest release are available, including those I wasn't able to buy such as '18 Pagani, '18 Old Hill, '12 Kamen Cab etc. Prices are about the same iirc.
- May 10th, 2020, 8:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Liberte vs GGG?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 819
Re: Grassl Liberte vs GGG?
Thanks! Everyone has had very helpful advice.
Yes, my GGG are, of course, not surviving as well as I had hoped. I'll start slowly with two Liberte because who doesn't need a choice between 8 different handblown glasses for wine very day.![[pile-on.gif] pileon](./images/smilies/pile-on.gif)
Yes, my GGG are, of course, not surviving as well as I had hoped. I'll start slowly with two Liberte because who doesn't need a choice between 8 different handblown glasses for wine very day.
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- May 10th, 2020, 8:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: another glassware question - grenache
- Replies: 19
- Views: 975
Re: another glassware question - grenache
William Kelley wrote: ↑May 10th, 2020, 11:33 am
You're saying there is such a thing as classic CdP today?![]()
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But St. Theodoric is close!
- May 10th, 2020, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grassl Liberte vs GGG?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 819
Grassl Liberte vs GGG?
Does anyone have both of these glasses? I’m wondering if they are good for essentially the same wines or if Liberte (which I don’t currently have) is superior for some wines such as Sangiovese etc? Also wondering if the bowl is deeper and/or rim narrower on the Liberte and thus more difficult to han...
- May 10th, 2020, 12:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: another glassware question - grenache
- Replies: 19
- Views: 975
Re: another glassware question - grenache
Steve, If you try the 1855 first you’ll undoubtedly be very happy, I know I was, but the Cru really shows the Grenache at from its most generous side.
Also VDLT has good deals on these glasses as well as some good recs for wine styles with the glasses.
Also VDLT has good deals on these glasses as well as some good recs for wine styles with the glasses.
- May 9th, 2020, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer PSA -- Los Angeles Wine Company TCA policy (Updated with Winery's response)
- Replies: 108
- Views: 5616
Re: Retailer PSA -- Los Angeles Wine Company TCA policy
I’ve never managed to get a replacement at any wine store here, incl K&L. They always tell me that I need to bring the bottle back. I understand that, but I might not show up at these places often enough save one or two bottles for several months.
- May 9th, 2020, 7:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have your buying habits changed since the tariffs took effect?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 322
Re: Have your buying habits changed since the tariffs took effect?
Yes, I buy more EU wine. The difference in price doesn’t seem that high.