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- January 17th, 2021, 8:45 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Diam in Burgundy?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 211
Re: Diam in Burgundy?
Drouhin as of 2018 are still not using Diam. Am amazed at the conversion rate of those adopting it though. Even some producers that have been longtime screwcap users/advocates are starting to bottle some of their wines in diam for more linear cellar development, which I like. Agree a list would be v...
- January 14th, 2021, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 'QPR' in Vosne?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2535
Re: 'QPR' in Vosne?
Um yes, Yes it is.Kent Comley wrote: ↑January 14th, 2021, 6:25 pm but my favourite is Dujac Malconsorts, but probably now above threshold.
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- January 14th, 2021, 6:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 'QPR' in Vosne?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2535
Re: 'QPR' in Vosne?
QPR? You mention Berthaut-Gerbert village, but you can get (for now) both her Petit Monts & Suchots for less. Michel Gros is still very well priced given holdings and track record. Confuron-Cotetidot Suchots? Clavalier village La Combe Brulee is under $100 and high quality and worth looking for ...
- January 14th, 2021, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Wine 101: The Basics
- Topic: When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 934
Re: When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?
A buddy hangs an old (cleaned) copper coin (can't recall the country of origin, but it is old) via string hung from a pencil into his decanter whenever he comes across something a bit too reductive to be enjoyed. He swears it cleans it up within 30-40 minutes. I know there's a chemical reaction that...
- January 14th, 2021, 9:21 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 717
Re: Two Burgundies as winnings from a FF League: what do I have? (Chavy, Parent)
The Parent is a 20+ year wine. 15 if you want.
The Chavy village needs 5-7, or open immediately if you can't wait.
*Edit - I'm referring to dates from vintage, not from today.
The Chavy village needs 5-7, or open immediately if you can't wait.
*Edit - I'm referring to dates from vintage, not from today.
- January 12th, 2021, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2005 Château Haut-Bergey (France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 633
Re: TN: 2005 Château Haut-Bergey (France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan)
Sorry to read this as I have a 1/2 case I haven't touched. This was the VERY last bordeaux I bought. The last of the '05's for the cellar, got these for a good price in 2008 and haven't purchased a single bottle of bordeaux since. Edit - did buy a single '66 Lynch & '70 Montrose from winebid in ...
- January 10th, 2021, 9:59 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
- Replies: 145
- Views: 9019
Re: Horrible news about a Berserker - Frank Drew, RIP
Oh my. Tragic. Rest well Frank.
- January 8th, 2021, 7:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
- Replies: 198
- Views: 6981
Re: How long can you go till you buy wine in 2021?
I just ordered a few bottles of '16 Barolo I hadn't seen previously.
I got on a roll & bought a lot in December (& November actually) which showed up over the past few weeks which I'm still trying to find homes for, so I don't really have space. This stupid 'hobby'.
I got on a roll & bought a lot in December (& November actually) which showed up over the past few weeks which I'm still trying to find homes for, so I don't really have space. This stupid 'hobby'.
- January 5th, 2021, 7:26 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: SPINACH LASAGNE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 151
Re: SPINACH LASAGNE
Looks great. Will make this soon. Thanks Martin.
- January 1st, 2021, 9:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your cellar's core strength?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 4554
Re: Your cellar's core strength?
Red Burg is over 40% of my cellar. Next closest is Nebbiolo at under 10%, then everything else is 9% or less.
- December 31st, 2020, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What are you opening for NYE 2021?
- Replies: 109
- Views: 3595
Re: What are you opening for NYE 2020?
We're doing Suisse Fondue night, so either a dry sparkling ( Hinterland Les Etoiles or Pierre Peters BdB) or maybe a riesling from Austria. Tomorrow Coq au Vin, so red burgundy (maybe a '07 L'Arlot Suchots as one is standing up). Otherwise, we don't really consider tonight anything special, so don't...
- December 24th, 2020, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: LTB Comtes Lafon in Ontario
- Replies: 1
- Views: 198
Re: LTB Comtes Lafon in Ontario
Hi Luc. Wine Online carries Lafon semi-regularly. Not sure if they have the rights, or just get it from other sources. You could ask Sam there as he seems to be taking over the premium side of their offerings. Depending on the quantity you're looking for - you could explore the importers in Quebec o...
- December 21st, 2020, 7:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: undervalued but not for long? (edited)
- Replies: 133
- Views: 8239
Re: undervalued but not for long? (edited)
... the big blinking light is Beaujolais. I simply don’t know enough about global wine economics to know how likely that is, but that’d be my best guess. I agree with both parts of this — bojo checks all of the boxes, but that doesn’t mean it will actually get pricer (though prices for the top cuve...
- December 21st, 2020, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Loving red Burgs: 13` Roty Fonteny`s and 13` Lucien Le Moine Vaucrains
- Replies: 6
- Views: 636
Re: Loving red Burgs: 13` Roty Fonteny`s and 13` Lucien Le Moine Vaucrains
Interesting that I've seen more than 1 post in the past few days in regards to how well some better '13's are showing. Saw a post from Moray Tawse with his own Mazis and Daniel Johnnes mentions how vibrant '13's are showing. May have to dig one out and try something. Have a number of LeMoine '13's c...
- December 18th, 2020, 11:12 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 513
Re: '18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
Just to bring this full circle. I decided to open another last night. Poured myself 1 glass and quickly decanted the rest into smaller bottles.
It was great. No hint of anything wrong and I was looking for it.
Maybe something unclean got in the 1st bottle or on the cork, just prior to bottling.
It was great. No hint of anything wrong and I was looking for it.
Maybe something unclean got in the 1st bottle or on the cork, just prior to bottling.
- December 17th, 2020, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs: mini New World blind tasting (2005 Don Melchor, and others)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 552
Re: TNs: mini New World blind tasting (2005 Don Melchor, and others)
Thanks Brian. I bought a few Melchor's years ago and still have a few from '98, '99 & '01. Buried somewhere deep (I know where, just don't get to that rack often). I suppose I should pull one or two to check on them. The little I've heard is they purportedly don't evolve as much as many other ca...
- December 17th, 2020, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dishwasher rinse aid
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1599
Re: Dishwasher rinse aid
Interesting. I was just thinking I should finally get some again. Haven't had any in our Bosch for years now that the pucks apparently contain something similar. Now that I use it for my Zalto's I notice some "residue" on the bowls after a wash. Thought I should add some specifically for c...
- December 17th, 2020, 7:27 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Pepper Grinder?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 844
Re: Pepper Grinder?
Thanks all. The unicorn folks in Nantucket appear to be having delays in the supply chain. Really hard to find in Canada too. It would have ticked all the boxes, apart from style. Bisetti look lovely, but I do like to adjust the grind as needed. Despite Astrid's post, I'm likely going to go with a p...
- December 16th, 2020, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Pepper Grinder?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 844
Pepper Grinder?
Looking to replace my 12" Miu walnut pepper mill which is now over 20 years old and I think the grinder is wearing a bit. Just not as efficient as it should be. Was looking at a similar Peugeot model (I like the classic lacquer paris style), but thought I should ask if anyone has an opinion. I'...
- December 16th, 2020, 6:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3298
Re: Never has a video encapsulated my wine loves more than this
Apart from Jura, that is oddly spot on.
Pretty funny.
Pretty funny.
- December 14th, 2020, 10:56 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 513
Re: '18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
Kind of just sounds like dolcetto to me, but I’m not fond of the variety. Are you experienced with the grape? No, I don't drink that much at all. I tend to stick to Nebbiolo, with only the very occasional Barbera or Dolcetto. If it was only the prickly-ness I wouldn't have commented. It was the res...
- December 14th, 2020, 8:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: '18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 513
'18 Mascarello Santo Stefano Dolcetto - VA issue?
Wondering if anyone else has opened one of these? I opened one last night for our beef shank sauce over pappardelle and while drinkable with some expressive crunchy red cherry, I also found some odd notes on the wine. Immediately I assumed it had been acidified given the prickly mouthfeel. Started s...
- December 12th, 2020, 9:54 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which wine to pop?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 435
Re: Which wine to pop?
I'd open the '04 as well.
- December 10th, 2020, 7:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2008 Scarpa Barbaresco Tetti di Neive (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 443
Re: TN: 2008 Scarpa Barbaresco Tetti di Neive (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco)
Bought a wood case from the cantina 4-5 years ago mixed with '01, '04 & '06 Tetti di Neive. Opened 1 each of '01 & '04 in 2018. The '04 was in a good spot and frankly delicious to drink now and was a huge surprise of an evening of several Barolo & Barbaresco at an Italian (Northern) rest...
- December 10th, 2020, 11:00 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 7778
Re: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
Apart from the Volnay's above, just picked up some Drouhin P.M. to maintain a vert. That's likely it.
- December 9th, 2020, 7:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
- Replies: 175
- Views: 10003
Re: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
Thanks for doing this guys. Good stuff covered. Shout out to Jerry Hey for throwing shade to all with his wall of hit records. & Charlie for his empty bed. Ok ok So my guest room is my office right now and my dog loves to sleep on the bed when I'm in the room, so instead of him sleeping on the ...
- December 9th, 2020, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
- Replies: 175
- Views: 10003
Re: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
Thanks for doing this guys. Good stuff covered.
Shout out to Jerry Hey for throwing shade to all with his wall of hit records.
& Charlie for his empty bed.
Shout out to Jerry Hey for throwing shade to all with his wall of hit records.
& Charlie for his empty bed.
- December 9th, 2020, 11:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
- Replies: 175
- Views: 10003
Re: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
Bumping for Dennis.
- December 8th, 2020, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dryuary 2021
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1917
Re: Dryuary 2021
I did dry March/ April/ May this year thanks to radiation treatment and related subsequent loss of taste (thankfully temporary).
I think I'm ok to pass on this.
I think I'm ok to pass on this.
- December 7th, 2020, 7:32 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Elite 09/10 red Burgundies shut down?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 995
Re: Elite 09/10 red Burgundies shut down?
I have some 1999 and 2001 Rossignol-Trapet Chambertin that are still too young. But the same '02's have just been consistently delicious almost their entire lives. Been lucky enough to sample several over the past 15 years. Still have 2 of each '01 & '02. Couldn't find them in our market after ...
- December 6th, 2020, 6:22 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Grill marks, lightish brown, mahogany, dark almost burnt, how do you like the surface of your steaks?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1178
Re: Grill marks, lightish brown, mahogany, dark almost burnt, how do you like the surface of your steaks?
Apart from aesthetics (c-hatch grill marks), if you want some sort of maillard crust (which I think most do), I believe the goal should be as close to burned as possible without being burned, so dark brown. I know some folks love black & blue, but apart from possible negative health concerns, im...
- December 4th, 2020, 5:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
- Replies: 175
- Views: 10003
Re: AMA - William Kelley edition - 12/09/2020 5:30PST
Charlie's prediction of not passing 100 attendees surprises me. I could see some conflicts for the west coast majority, but I'd think 7:30 central & 8:30 est midweek would pull in a lot of members. I don't think I have any questions, but hope to watch.
- December 3rd, 2020, 6:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A couple very nice Vosnes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 490
Re: A couple very nice Vosnes
Like what Amelie is doing with her now considerable (16ha) holdings, especially the Gerbet VR side.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- December 3rd, 2020, 6:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 7778
Re: What 2018 Red Burgundies are you Buying?
Largely avoiding. Picking up just a few lesser (read cooler) sites. I think I'm at or close to having enough red burgundy now that I no longer need to chase wines from warmer / solar ++ vintages. I did buy some Fremiets and passed on the same producers Caillerets & Champans due to profile. I'm l...
- December 3rd, 2020, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: GERMAN BEEF ROULADE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 736
Re: GERMAN BEEF ROULADE
Tim, from memory it is as Jim says - I believe sliced from the round, but I do remember that the slice direction is important. With the grain, not through the grain as some might. My MIL insists the tissue/ sinew strands need to be intact before cooking to keep it wrapped up nicely. I haven't tested...
- December 3rd, 2020, 7:10 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: GERMAN BEEF ROULADE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 736
Re: GERMAN BEEF ROULADE
Nice Martin. Have made Rouladen 2-3 times ourselves at home, but my mother in law makes a much better version that we get to enjoy once or twice a year, often with home made spaetzle for the gravy. The secret to the perfection of this meal is getting the correct cut of beef, & the pickle of cour...
- December 2nd, 2020, 11:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: anyone else having wine sent to work address by mistake?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 777
Re: anyone else having wine sent to work address by mistake?
You need a winter rig (and able bodied helper).
Good luck.
Good luck.
- December 2nd, 2020, 11:39 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: anyone else having wine sent to work address by mistake?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 777
Re: anyone else having wine sent to work address by mistake?
Had this happen a few times, but thankfully pre-covid. Used to have wine delivered exclusively to my office thanks to a receptionist always being there and rarely being at home during the day. That changed as I started working from home more often and while I could keep deliveries at my office for a...
- December 1st, 2020, 5:20 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Does anyone else really look forward to Monday AM on CellarTracker?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1224
Re: Does anyone else really look forward to Monday AM on CellarTracker?
Been on CT for 15 years and had no idea this existed. Guess I stick to my lanes.
Thanks.
Thanks.
- November 29th, 2020, 8:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Eurocave Wine Storage in Laundry Room
- Replies: 10
- Views: 836
Re: Eurocave Wine Storage in Laundry Room
Overthinking.
Unless your floors are made of steel sheeting & do laundry for hours each day, I can't see vibration being any concern.
Unless you keep your laundry room at an unusually higher temp than the rest of your home, the same.
Unless your floors are made of steel sheeting & do laundry for hours each day, I can't see vibration being any concern.
Unless you keep your laundry room at an unusually higher temp than the rest of your home, the same.
- November 27th, 2020, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Cryovac Wagyu, fridge or freezer - what would you do?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 699
Cryovac Wagyu, fridge or freezer - what would you do?
Bought a 3.5 lb cryovac boneless waygu ribeye (packed on 11/21, with a best before of 12/24). Plan changed and now won't use it until 12/18 or 12/19. Would you keep it in the fridge still vacpac'd for the next month or freeze it for now?
- November 26th, 2020, 8:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2001 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares
- Replies: 7
- Views: 603
Re: TN: 2001 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares
Nice note David & glad it is drinking well. I see so much swing about better '01 Cote de Nuits wines. Some shining, others disappointing. For me it's one of those vintages that's hard to get a handle on where it is. '06 is a bit the same for me.
- November 24th, 2020, 9:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 14` PYCM En Remilly, 12` Marquis de Laguiche, 15` Bouchard L`Enfant Jesus, 07` Ch. Myrat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 509
Re: 14` PYCM En Remilly, 12` Marquis de Laguiche, 15` Bouchard L`Enfant Jesus, 07` Ch. Myrat
Not many posts here reflect a '14 PYCM being showed up, but Drouhin Monty - Very nice, lucky you.
- November 23rd, 2020, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Ooni Discussion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5567
Re: Ooni Discussion
Nice looking pie Chris. Learning curve on these appears to be pretty quick. I haven't burned a pie in ages, unless I raise it up on the peel to finish the top and hold it there for more than a few seconds or so. It must be super hot in those top few inches of space near the ceiling of it
- November 22nd, 2020, 9:50 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: My 55th with Some Great Friends and Killer Wines
- Replies: 87
- Views: 4002
Re: My 55th with Some Great Friends and Killer Wines
Happy birthday Owlman.
- November 20th, 2020, 10:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
- Replies: 8
- Views: 611
Re: TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
Sebastian, are your descriptors of rustic, simple & harsh based on Savigny les Beaune in general? Pavelot? Pavelot Dominode? or the 2011 above? Would like to hear what you've experienced, as the same could be said for many many regarded producers up & down the Cote D'Or at certain bottle ages.
- November 20th, 2020, 9:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
- Replies: 8
- Views: 611
Re: TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
Kris, so are the '05's & '10's. Even the '02 is a bit reticent.
- November 19th, 2020, 7:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
- Replies: 8
- Views: 611
TN - 2011 Pavelot Dominode
1st from a case - Immediately split this off into a 375ml bottle under screwcap, so we can revisit in a few weeks Despite being a both a huge Pavelot & Dominode fan, I wasn't actually expecting too much from this given the vintage and being what is often an awkward age. I expected I'd need to co...
- November 19th, 2020, 8:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oh my. The Self-Aerating Wine Glass
- Replies: 9
- Views: 577
Re: Oh my. The Self-Aerating Wine Glass
Next step is installing a tiny submersible pump at the base with a spigot up the middle so it can continously pump over while you drink. #pumpglass #fountainglass #classyglassy
- November 19th, 2020, 7:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Question on the ageability of Penfolds Yattarna
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1000
Re: Question on the ageability of Penfolds Yattarna
I'm not attempting to be argumentative, but your comments about "rare quality" and the meursault coming along every vintage, now has me curious. Maybe someone that knows yields & production #'s better can assist? Bouchard's perrieres holding is about 1.2 ha - what does that produce? 30...