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Doug Ackerman

2010 Thomas PN: Ethereal raspberry, strawberry but anchored with a grounded black cherry and forest floor. Lifted not only aromatically but also in the palate, with 2010 acidity and graceful tannins just starting to mellow out. This is more Morey than Gevrey (sorry about the inevitable Burgundy comp...

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Thanks for keeping us abreast of the situation.

Doug Ackerman

If I had to pick just one it would be 82 Margaux.
Others that accelerated my descent include 93 Bethel Heights Flat Block, 82 Pichon Lalande, 83 Cheval Blanc, 93 Araujo, 95 de Vogüe Musigny...

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What Brad said.

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We had the 08 Buisson-Charles Goutte d' Or last week at a blinded Meursault tasting, and it was beautiful. Bright, lifted, delicate but complete. It was the group's #1 wine, and my #2 wine, in very good company. Great producer. We tasted there a few years ago and had a great visit. Wines are getting...

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Tastings like this are great.
What always surprises me are the diversity of opinions.
Peter/Marcus: let's do this. Late August could work.

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DRC
Coche-Dury

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Extremely Disappointed that I could not make it this year. That said, we recently opened a 2013 Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay Which was extremely good in a rich, round And fruit forward style. Still structured and with decent acid but served blind to our wine group most thought this was a California wine...

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2010. Temperance Hill. St. Innocent. I love all three. Also, Jay Somers is a bad ass. Period. Definitely flies under the radar, but should not. I've never been a huge fan of the DDO Arthur. They do produce a super high end Chard 'Edition Limitée Chardonnay' which is absolutely terrific. Lastly: this...

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Thanks Bill!
Thanks James!
we really appreciate your interest. Know you'll love the wines

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Anton, Rich--Thanks! Bill: the Interurban is a blend of all clones and rootstocks at the vineyard. This is an aromatic wine with a very firm spine with layered darker fruit profile: black cherry, italian plum, rose hips, new saddle leather and violets. There are no holes in the palate and a long, sa...

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yes, love the BLAUFRANKISCH

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wow, thanks Gar, Gil, Robert x 2, Corey, Chris, Laurie, Jon, Brian, Peter, Ron...
Dare I say...this has been 'electric'

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Thanks Ron, you got it!

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Multi-tasking this AM w/ 2017 blending trials!

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Michael is offering crazy great deals on dynamite wines. Save some for me Michael!

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Dude: you've got some killer packages out there today. Have a great BD10!

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Sheila: thanks for your order! These wines have plenty of grip and spine. All of them should make old bones, particularly the Pulse and the TGV. Highly recommend a bit of decant for the Pulse and TGV at present. The 2015 is more open knit, sexy and up front in comparison--but it will be around for y...

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Vince T wrote: ↑
January 26th, 2019, 1:25 pm
Love Vincent’s wines, and he has a cool name. I picked up a case+ a few months ago so will save my Berserkerday budget for others, but enthusiastically recommend both his pinots and his whites. Killer value.

you don't see 'berserkerday' and 'budget' used back to back very often

Doug Ackerman

In for 6 Libertè
excited

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Don't forget Alaska Airlines....Oregon Wine flies free (no baggage charge on Oregon wine). I think they still have this deal.
https://www.oregonwine.org/oregon-wines-fly-free/

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OK I ordered mine!

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Can't miss.
Don't miss.
that is all.

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Rich: thanks so much for the kind words! Hoping to see you and Joanne (the Queen of Montrachet) in NY, and hopefully in Oregon over the summer. Michael: I really appreciate your support bro! I think we've learned a lot about the vineyard by tasting your terrific wines. See you soon. John: No worries...

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Thanks Mark! The history of the Red Electric trains is pretty cool--commuter trains that ran from Portland through all the communities in the Willamette Valley we now associate with Oregon Pinot. The era of the Red Electric trains ended in 1929 as highways were built and families were purchasing aut...

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keep up the good work dude!

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See you then Charles!

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Hello Berserkers! We are incredibly excited to formally introduce our project called Red Electric to this dynamic wine forum. Many here are familiar with the Pinot Noirs from Armstrong Vineyard made over the years by terrific producers like Vincent Wine Company, Cameron, Seven of Hearts, Franny Beck...

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hmmm just one

97 Domaine J.-F. Mugnier Bonnes Mares

Just in the zone from the first whiff to the last sip

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Hello Berserkers! We would like to introduce our new project called Red Electric . Many of you are familiar with the outstanding Pinot Noirs produced from Armstrong Vineyard fruit over the years by wineries such as Vincent Wine Company, Franny Beck, Ayres, Cameron, Art + Science, Division Wine Compa...

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I would go Loire white with the octopus, burg or the right Rhône with the rabbit, and Tuscan red with the lasagna. Nearly my exact thoughts. Specifically would choose demi-sec Huet Chenin for the Octopus course, for several reasons. First, the acidity would balance the sweetness of the Octopus. Sec...

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For ribeye I'd probably go Northern Rhone, Bandol, Bordeaux or Brunello. Barolo from a tannic vintage is a good call too. However, the question is about matching burgundy villages. I'd probably steer away from the more feminine wine producing villages of Chambolle and Morey (obviously many exception...

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plan to pick our Chard on Tues 9/18 unless there is a weather curveball.
pinot prob to start in a week. Interesting vintage, especially if it continues to stay on the cooler side.

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we've made some pet nat, but the best I've tested is:

https://www.divisionwineco.com/product/ ... E33BDED45B&

can't wait for the next release.

Doug Ackerman

The one that comes to mind is 1970 Taylor's....from Bob Wood. I still have the wine...

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Did Buzz make it through the night? That's a lot of (great) wine!

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Of the wines I've tried...

74 Montelena Sonoma. So frickin' good.

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Glenn: completely agree. I loved all the 2002 St. Innocent PNs, but yes the Seven Springs is special. Haven't tried one in about 12 months, but it's time. Thanks for the note and the reminder.

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I've never been a guy to 'pile on', but here's the deal: The Walter Scott Chards are dynamic, game-changing wines. My personal favorite is the X-Novo, but the wines are absurdly good through the line-up. The best white Burg comparison is no doubt Roulot. Ken's style is intentionally reductive and to...

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wow, 100 points--congratulations to all.

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Thanks for the excellent note. May have to find and stash a few bottles.

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Richard it is funny how groups evolve, because our monthly get-togethers are now as much about the food as the wine. Pre-pours are flowing liberally, then we pour the thematic wines for the night and taste them before dinner. Each person brings 6 theme appropriate glasses by the way. The host will c...

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Brad: indeed a fun night. We missed you in SF for La Paulee. Charlie: same! yes, 98 Rhones so good (North especially, but South too)! I was worried about 98 Southern Rhones (ripe, big alcohol), but my experience recently has been good (Beaucastel comes to mind). We plan to visit in June [cheers.gif]...

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you had me at crustless shepherd's pie. holy cow.

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Lee B e c k e t t wrote:Hmm....back to back posts. Everyone needs to go open a bottle.

N.V. Ulysse Collin BdN Les Maillons paired with rotisserie chicken and veggie stir fry with a coconut curry sauce. Perfect.

yes, I would think!

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Northern Rhone Tasting March 24, 2018 Theme: Northern Rhone, red Vintage: No restrictions All wines served blind (everybody brings one wine, all are bagged, randomized and poured). 1. 2008 JL Chave Hermitage: Minerality in spades. Dense, tight, young. Rich back palate with black berry and lavender; ...

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Hi Ron, Good question about the drinking window. My answer would be nearly as useful as Marcus' answer, but not quite as funny [welldone.gif] All I can say is at last check, about 2 months ago, it was still complex, sparkling and easy to drink. I'll continue to save a few bottles for you...can't bel...

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rfelthoven wrote:I guess Trimpi doesn’t want to lose the free prostate exams?

Nice. Just for that I'm going to drink all of your Pet Nat.

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I would add Westrey....Domaine Divio for a newcomer, Dom. Droughin for benchmark, and double down on Kelley Fox wines.. Marcus it's always so hard to do a quick hit list. Inevitably, excellent options are inadvertently omitted. Definitely a yes for Westrey....very hard to beat the value. DDO is cer...

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funny, we opened his 11 Meursault Narvaux on Friday on a whim with sushi (great match). beautiful wine, obviously not in the same league as the Perrieres or CC I would imagine. Still, such a clean, strong, vibrant wine. He has mastered walking the line on the edge of reduction.

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