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FWIW, Every critic receives free samples. How is that an issue?

Maybe that is the issue. When I was working for a local paper I bought all my own samples and due to this was not afraid to post some low scores on wines. Yes I got some free samples but most were corporate junk wine.

2015 Davenport Cellars Continuity - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (2/27/2021) Day 1: Pop and pour. Probably will develop over time tonight. Blueberries, exotic spices, dark chocolate and minerals. Somewhat tight will do the day 1.5 later on. Day 1.5: More open. Highly recommend a good decant. Men...

Try Washington State wines especially their Syrah's.

Curious to anyone using the Coravin system how many times have you sampled the wine without noticeable decline. Also wondering how it works on older wines.

That's a great write up on WB. And we all owe it to MarkSquires!!

Agree!

[quoteUgh. I had one of these a few weeks ago....very forgettable/blah. I have a few more left on the rack, but for my tastes, I'm happier not straying from Roederer Estate or Schramsberg when it comes to CA bubbly.][/quote]Roederer is also a favorite. I had a bad batch of Mumm and returned some but...

I used Facebook for a while, understood the attraction but quickly decided it was dangerous and destructive. Of course deleting my account was virtually impossible, so I suppose I am still counted among Facebook users although it's been well over a decade since I have looked at it. I don't know abo...

NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige - USA, California, Napa Valley (2/27/2021) For $15.00 certainly not much better in the world of sparkling wine. Spice, lemon zest, floral, minerals and toast. Short to medium finish and good acidity. 90 points (90 points) My wife loves this sparkler. I have to say for the ...

NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige - USA, California, Napa Valley (2/27/2021)
For $15.00 certainly not much better in the world of sparkling wine. Spice, lemon zest, floral, minerals and toast. Short to medium finish and good acidity. 90 points (90 pts.)

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I have heard that if you are offended by the ads on Facebook, they will gladly refund your user fees.

I am good. I will just make smart ass comments instead.

Good Chardonnay should be served almost at room Temperature. I never follow the recommended serving temps for whites especially.

Kevin I like it from the perspective to show grandparents by kids sporting events but the adds are getting a bit much.

Finally got a response from them after making 40 comments. They posted some score from James Suckling. I asked for a sample and I will review it for them. Who knows maybe with the balling packaging it could be good?

I've watched James Suckling's Master Class episodes and he's absolutely brutal. While he clearly knows a lot about wine, it seems that he starts scoring at 90 and only goes up from there. I've been told by someone ITK, that he asks for wines earlier each year so that he can be first, which is wreak...

How have I read this far, and not seen the name Jeb Dunnuck?

Pulling up an eight year old post for your first post?

Guessing they meant to same generous shipping offer. Free shipping.

Rich Brown wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:36 pm John Glas wrote: ↑Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:24 pm 2018 Passing Time Chardonnay (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley) Click to view 13 label images Add to my wishlist 2/26/2021 ............. With Carla & Kevin (1 view) Report issue, Add favorite I just found th...

It was fun selling too - until that letter from the BATF arrived...

FedEx and UPS liked the business though prior to that!

I took the original post as joking around, not an actual complaint. Who could complain about NY Strip and taters?

Sounds really good right about now! I will provide the wine!

There are a lot of Barolo's and Super Tuscan's on WTSO that are good values.

2018 Passing Time Chardonnay (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley) Click to view 13 label images Add to my wishlist 2/26/2021 .............
With Carla & Kevin (1 view) Report issue, Add favorite

I just found this one. No score and no notes on the wine but Carla and Kevin probably dug the wine!

While all these great deals are amazing I will never forget the great wine shop known as Big Top in the Twin Cities which ceased to exist in 2020 due to the owners getting out of the business. The best deal to date was the entire line of 2007 Prum wines at $7.00 in the closeout bins. My most memorab...

This thread is painful.

yes it is!

I have a similar list from WineCommune. I walked away with great wines for pocket change.

Wine Commune was the bomb back in the day! That is how I got into wine!

The 2005 Urziger rocked! Always been a big fan of Loosen even the Dr. L for $10.00. 2005 Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (6/9/2013) Worldwide Whites (Edina Country Club, MN): Last bottle and outstanding wine with peach, apricots, and slate. Medium to long f...

Looking at Wine Bid recently on a few items but at 17% buyers premium and shipping I quickly calculated that it is not a very good deal.

More Davenport Mr. B at $10 a bottle. Shipping season is coming!

No matter how many times I insult this brand I keep getting these stupid adds and promotions on Facebook. It is even worse and more annoying than Drizzly.

Yes. I have had several growths that have been fantastic over the years. All depends on how long you like to age your wines.

That looks like a tasting note I've made before. I was lying on the couch, the guests had left, I couldn't remember if it was the 4th or 5th bottle of the night, and the room wouldn't stop spinning.

Spelling is too correct for that. Maybe this guy is a famous food blogger.

https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp? ... ae5ab160c9
Evolution of their tasting notes. They started out with just scores.

https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp? ... 58ccf18f47

1,200 notes, wow! I have some time to kill so I will go through them to see if any wine has any descriptors.

The only thing that would have taken this incredible note to the next level is if they added who they drank it with

Beat me to it Rich!

Good thing I read all the comments to give you full credit for the comment!

Let's say a new broker or distributor, who a restaurant or wine shop has not dealt with, approaches them with a deal on Silver Oak or Cakebread or Turley - that restaurant or wine shop might be tempted to purchase it and not have any idea whether is is 'fake' or not. Nice thing in MN with that scen...

A month ago. Used to have over 1,000 bottles but new philosophy is keep around 250. I can always buy more wine if needed.

..and today on their last chance wines they have Basel Cellars 2016 Columbia Valley cab at $14.99 That's a nice buy on that wine and their generation shipping offering. In the last chance section. Thanks for the tip as notes look good on it. [cheers.gif] https://www.wtso.com/last-chance#product_id=...

2016 Basel Cellars Cabernet at WTSO at $14.99 sounds tempting. In the last chance section.
https://www.wtso.com/last-chance#product_id=87887

Isn't it probable that the fakes are actually BETTER than the originals?

Now I know why I gave a newer vintage 76 points.

My collection now seems suspect.

Don't worry it is just the 2019 vintage you will have to check.

Probably left the Underwood in a can for $4.99

I find it hard to believe that average value of the bottles is $75.

Not based on the Bordeaux Selections.
https://www.tastewineco.com/collections/bordeaux-wines

The site lists a wide variety of red and white wines available, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, as well as champagne, Port and Sherry.

Must be the high end Pinot Grigio pushing that $75 average

Maybe I should change my IG handle to rieslinginfluencer

or the rieslingpusher

nice note. You guys are inspiring me to buy more Rieslings

People say golf is expensive. I spend $2,000 a year for a great golf club in MN with my son. We play at least 80 times a year x 2. That is a great value or 3 of these overpriced wines.

I can say with 99% certainty that no person who walks a vineyard for a living would ever come up with such an idea. Sadly, this feels like a wine created in a board room by executives figuring out how to expand their reach during a pandemic. Not a wine created by winemakers with the end client in m...

I love the 904 and buy it in most years too.

At $50 in Minneapolis can't beat the QPR on this wine.

Seems like a shift in strategy for brands at Treasury. I wonder what's next then for "Penfolds" maybe some Central Coast Syrah

Well seems like a better fit. Overpriced Cabs from Cali are covered.

Fascinating, Tom, thanks. I grew up near there (well 45 minutes nw of KCMO) and confess I have never tasted a Kansas wine - and now I don’t have to. Thanks for saving me from that.

Kansas and MN grow some great crops of wheat and corn! MN has some awesome apples but wine no!

No but that bottle was certainly better than the first bottles of wine I purchased.

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