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[quoteBut what kris doesn’t do is answer your question....

Is Coors worth $6.99 per six pack?

You have your answer.....][/quote]
When was the last time you tried these wines? These are outstanding for the price.

2018 Milbrandt Vineyards Rosé - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (7/17/2019) Day 1: Glad I got 3 of these. I have been off the Rose radar as too many mediocre ones that cost over $15. $9.90 on this one. Watermelon, peach, spice, minerals and wafer. Nice complexity and refreshing. The perfect wine fo...

2018 Milbrandt Vineyards Rosé - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (7/17/2019) Day 1: Glad I got 3 of these. I have been off the Rose radar as too many mediocre ones that cost over $15. $9.90 on this one. Watermelon, peach, spice, minerals and wafer. Nice complexity and refreshing. The perfect wine f...

[quoteKris Patten wrote: ↑ Tue Jul 09, 2019 1:27 am Still really tight. The 2015 is really drinking well and 2016 is a year or so away. Serious winemaking goes into this $15-17 bottle of wine, Charles and Brennon take it very seriously. Native Yeast Ferments Whole Berry Ferment 30+ Days on Skins Age...

[quoteTodd F r e n c h wrote: ↑ Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:56 pm Where'd you get those old Hanzells?? What a treat Sean bought them from my buddy that sold me the DRC for $20 each. I think he paid $25 a piece the Hanzell? Really neat stuff, I'll get my notes up. The only thing tougher than tasting blind is ...

NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier Brut - France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru (7/11/2019) Looks like a new disgorgement for me, as first time I have seen 2017. Disgorged June 2017, 70% Chard, 30% PN. Served blind. Flinty with a berry note on initial taste, with the two mixing...

Kris Patten wrote: ↑ Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:29 am Butch and his family are one of the largest vineyard owners in WA, including some of the best exposures in the State of Washington including Evergreen, an unbelievable white site that has over half the Ancient Lakes AVA. But what kris doesn’t do is ans...

2017 Milbrandt Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope (7/17/2019) Day 1: Corkscrews nice descriptors on this wine. Bing cherries, plums, smoke, dark chocolate and cinnamon. Medium finish and concentrated wine. Just the slightest hint at some heat which should ...

NV Henriot Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut - France, Champagne (7/15/2019)
Always a really good Champagne. Henriot does not get the respect it deserves. Green apple, lemon, spice, dough and chalk. Medium plus finish and good acidity. (92 pts.)

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Is Coors worth $6.99 per six pack?

That is an expensive six pack of Coors. I can get decant IPAs for $7.99 a six pack.

I just picked up a mixed six pack so will try them and see.

Mondavi Napa for a bit more used to be solid for under $20 but that has fallen flat. There are not many good Cabs under $20 but Substance gets the weekdays covered or your weekend non wine geek friends covered.

The interviews should be a winner! Fun to here about the history of the wineries.

Had the 12 almost a year apart. Big difference in quality of the two. Last bottle was not flawed just didn't enjoy it as much. 2012 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis 1er Cru La Forest - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru (7/6/2019) Mixed Bag at Kevin's (Minneapolis, MN): Not much go...

I enjoy a soda with my Culver's Butter Burger but did not want to risk sneaking in wine to the fast food restaurant tonight to mix it with it. I highly recommend Culver's Root Beer straight.

Great video of the vineyard.https://jorgeordonez.es/vino/no4-esencia/

2013 Jorge Ordoñez & Co. #4 Esencia - Spain, Andalucía, Málaga (7/12/2019) A mind blowing wine. The slopes they are farming these grapes is crazy! Concentration overload. Honeysuckles, dried apricots, slate, orange marmalade and mango. Super long finish. One of the best dessert wines I have ever tas...

[quote2016 K Vintners The Boy - USA, Washington (7/11/2019) Served blind. This wine took some verbal hits when it was first tasted, as a few of people said too lean, etc. It did show a rose/lightly ruby color too. Initially when I took in the aroma, I thought celery stalk. Red cherry with herb, glos...

[quoteI just picked up a few bottles of the 2017 for $12.99 ea at Costco][/quote] Once in a while it will be $11.99 in Minneapolis. Sometimes they have the $3 off per bottle on a case purchase. No brainer wine.

Syrah's are off the charts!!!

2013 Gamling & McDuck Cabernet Franc Stagecoach Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (7/11/2019) One of the better US Cabernet Franc wines. Rich with dark fruits, subtle oak, floral, wood and licorice. Medium to long finish. Outstanding wine. 93 points (93 pts.) Posted from CellarTrack...

Based on your notes did you like many of these wines?

Charles Smith no brainer. SoDo Rotie and Slight of Hand is a must!

I get the Porty note. Would agree not traditional CDP but seems like the vintages of the mid to later 2000s sometimes become high alcohol to appease Parker.

I would agree with 05. I had the 03 in 2013 and I liked it but the longer it sat in the glass the less I enjoyed it. Would probably drink some of those up sooner than later.

Interesting. I drank a bottle in late 2017 and one in early 2018. The first was a little oxidized and was porty. The second was just a bit porty. I wasn't thrilled with either. Both were purchased on release and stored with temperature control. I have had this wine 4 times and not a bad bottle yet....

I just got a local email for their lineup for $8.99 a bottle which seems solid. Are these good every day drinkers? We were going to stop at their tasting room on the way to Walla Walla but they were closed and ended up at Airfield instead.

[quoteStill really tight. The 2015 is really drinking well and 2016 is a year or so away. Serious winemaking goes into this $15-17 bottle of wine, Charles and Brennon take it very seriously. Native Yeast Ferments Whole Berry Ferment 30+ Days on Skins Aged on Lees 50% New French Oak][/quote] Profit m...

2017 Substance Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, Washington (6/27/2019) Day 1: Love the synthetic corked. All wine should go to this closure or screw cap. Fragrant nose featuring plums, spice, cherry, wood and menthol. Medium plus finish. This continues to be one of the best under $20 Cabernet wines on the...

2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (7/6/2019) Mixed Bag at Kevin's (Minneapolis, MN) : Funk, cherry, raspberries, Garrique, strawberry and minerals. A little bit of everything with this wine. Old School meets New School. Outstanding and this...

I usually buy very little from them but did have a nice $5 discount today. Not sure how the points equal up on money off but for the every day sparkler Mumm Brut Prestige it worked out.

no problem in MN. Call ahead to make sure. Many strange laws out there. I had a first at a event where only the servers could pour the wine and I could not. Each restaurant has different policies I am sure.

Some of the winery direct wines we all have heard of however their biggest profit margins are the no name wineries they really push. This Pinot Noir is as good if not better than the one you are selecting sir and it is $4 cheaper.

[quoteWinery direct means more of a direct profit.........][/quote] Well said!

Rocks Syrah's! Get a bunch of them will I could only get 2 bottles of Grange. Rock on!

They have remained excellent values over the years.

We have a shop in Minneapolis/ Surdyk's that carries a fair number of German Rieslings. Hardly anyone buys them hence the prices have remain constant over the years. In the heat German Rieslings all day long!

2013 Stony Hill Chardonnay - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/29/2019) Mineral driven Chardonnay. This wine is better at room temperature featuring lemon, spice, sour apple and stone fruits. Medium plus finish. I love this style of Chardonnay but could see why many would not appreciate it. Drink now...

2016 Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Adelaida District (1/25/2019) Day 1: Purchased this for $7. Wow! Tropical fruit, dust, match stick and floral notes. Concentrated effort and medium plus finish. Excellent wine. 91 points Day 2: A little better with...

[quoteI don’t believe I’ve had a white wine I consider “refreshing” on a hot day. When I drink white wine, it’s because the food I’m eating calls for it. I reach for rosé when the weather calls for it. That said, my rosé palate is pretty specific (Bandol, preferably Domaine Tempier). If the rosé on ...

Good friend (RIP) Brian Bangs introduced me to St. Urbans Hof many years ago. Some of the best Rieslings from Germany for the money in my opinion.

[quoteI wouldn't argue with you as a general point about reaching for a white before a rose. But sometimes in the heat of the summer I like reaching for a rose, especially with a group at the beach or out on the deck. Just festive and fun and crowd-pleasing. From your general neck of the woods I enj...

[quoteYeah, I don't bite on the Royal City futures anymore either. Forgot to mention that I was glad to see some notes on Sixto Chard. I have been meaning to grab a couple of these and try them out. Cheers!][/quote] My note on the 2014 Royal City. I liked it but again would rather buy the lesser exp...

I would want to stop at Powers [Badger Mountain], and talk to them about how they make such excellent wines at such aggressive price points. I have been meaning to revisit Powers. We have a local wine shop that features them on sale. Will have to check them out again as I have not tried their wines...

I'm waiting on the release of the 2016 The Beautiful and 2016 The Hidden (both Syrah). They must not release these two until the fall? Must be. Loved the 2015 Beautiful. They had 3 wines that are a blast from the past on futures. 2016 Skull, Heart and Old Bones. Had to pass on the $120 a bottle. I ...

I totally agree with your statement and your description. I purchase several bottles of II Vintners Some Days are Stones (from Stoney Vine) every year and I am always pleased and never disappointed. Just the right mix of fruit and funk. Cheers! It was interesting driving by some of the vineyards in...

2002 Château Léoville Barton - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Amazing 2002. Funk, plum, oak, gravel and minerals. Medium plus finish. Drinking really well. (92 pts.)
Very impressed with a recent tasting of the 2002.

Woodinville (Just out there last week). Kevin White for the money is producing amazing wines! Januik Lobo Hills is making some interesting wines Two Vintners Walla Walla Saviah is a must stop Va Piano was excellent (set up a private appointment) Charles Smith (tons of wines being poured) Seattle Rot...

K VINTNERS & SIXTO & SUBSTANCE TASTING - Walla Walla Tasting Room (6/18/2019) This is one of the best tasting experiences in Walla Walla. To be able to taste almost the whole lineup is quite a treat. Most tasting rooms are pouring only six or seven wines. Of course the spit bucket got a healthy wor...

2016 Sleight of Hand Syrah Psychedelic Stoney Vine Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (6/26/2019) I am hear to tell you the Stoney Vine Vineyard produces some of the best Syrah wines in the US/world for the money. This is no exception. The best of the lineup at Sleight ...

VA PIANO TASTING WITH JEREMY EUBANKS - Va Piano Winery (6/19/2019) Wonderful private tasting with Jermey Eubanks at Va Piano in Walla Walla. It was interesting to try the barrel samples from 2018. I highly recommend tasting their Syrah's as they are outstanding. These wines need time in the cellar....

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