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.FWIW, Every critic receives free samples. How is that an issue?
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- March 1st, 2021, 1:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
- Replies: 160
- Views: 13503
Re: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
- February 28th, 2021, 3:30 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3880
Re: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
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...
- February 27th, 2021, 7:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Trying new things. Looking for recommendations
- Replies: 17
- Views: 848
Re: Trying new things. Looking for recommendations
Try Washington State wines especially their Syrah's.
- February 27th, 2021, 7:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Coravin Pivot vs Pungo
- Replies: 10
- Views: 497
Re: Coravin Pivot vs Pungo
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.
- February 27th, 2021, 6:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Ever want to hear the history of Wine Berserkers? Greg Norton just published a blog article on it!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2002
Re: Ever want to hear the history of Wine Berserkers? Greg Norton just published a blog article on it!
Agree!That's a great write up on WB. And we all owe it to MarkSquires!!
- February 27th, 2021, 6:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 232
Re: TN: NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (USA, California, Napa Valley)
[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...
- February 27th, 2021, 5:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 503
Re: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
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...
- February 27th, 2021, 5:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3880
Re: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
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 ...
- February 27th, 2021, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 232
TN: NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (USA, California, Napa Valley)
- 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.)
- February 27th, 2021, 4:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 503
Re: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
I am good. I will just make smart ass comments instead.I have heard that if you are offended by the ads on Facebook, they will gladly refund your user fees.
- February 27th, 2021, 3:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Chilling wine and acidity
- Replies: 3
- Views: 191
Re: Chilling wine and acidity
Good Chardonnay should be served almost at room Temperature. I never follow the recommended serving temps for whites especially.
- February 27th, 2021, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 503
Re: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
Kevin I like it from the perspective to show grandparents by kids sporting events but the adds are getting a bit much.
- February 27th, 2021, 3:46 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 503
Re: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
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?
- February 27th, 2021, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
- Replies: 160
- Views: 13503
Re: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
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...
- February 27th, 2021, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
- Replies: 160
- Views: 13503
Re: Worst Critic (not named Parker)?
Pulling up an eight year old post for your first post?How have I read this far, and not seen the name Jeb Dunnuck?
- February 27th, 2021, 8:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official WTSO thread
- Replies: 786
- Views: 89276
Re: Official WTSO thread
Guessing they meant to same generous shipping offer. Free shipping.
- February 27th, 2021, 7:42 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
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...
- February 27th, 2021, 7:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2538
Re: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
FedEx and UPS liked the business though prior to that!It was fun selling too - until that letter from the BATF arrived...
- February 26th, 2021, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
Sounds really good right about now! I will provide the wine!I took the original post as joking around, not an actual complaint. Who could complain about NY Strip and taters?
- February 26th, 2021, 3:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Value Italian
- Replies: 63
- Views: 3388
Re: Value Italian
There are a lot of Barolo's and Super Tuscan's on WTSO that are good values.
- February 26th, 2021, 3:24 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
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!
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!
- February 26th, 2021, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2538
Re: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
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...
- February 26th, 2021, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2538
Re: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
yes it is!This thread is painful.
- February 26th, 2021, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
- Replies: 64
- Views: 2538
Re: The Good Ole Days...Winebid Edition...
Wine Commune was the bomb back in the day! That is how I got into wine!I have a similar list from WineCommune. I walked away with great wines for pocket change.
- February 26th, 2021, 2:56 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr auslese riesling 2005
- Replies: 1
- Views: 109
Re: Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr auslese riesling 2005
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...
- February 26th, 2021, 2:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: wine auction buying advice please
- Replies: 7
- Views: 495
Re: wine auction buying advice please
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.
- February 26th, 2021, 2:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15689
- Views: 812139
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
More Davenport Mr. B at $10 a bottle. Shipping season is coming!
- February 26th, 2021, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 503
Facebook Adds for Wine by Lamborghini Please Stop!
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. ![soap [soap.gif]](./images/smilies/soap.gif)
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- February 25th, 2021, 5:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2000 Bordeaux are now 21 years old, finally reaching drinking age
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2039
Re: 2000 Bordeaux are now 21 years old, finally reaching drinking age
Yes. I have had several growths that have been fantastic over the years. All depends on how long you like to age your wines.
- February 25th, 2021, 2:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
Spelling is too correct for that. Maybe this guy is a famous food blogger.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.
- February 25th, 2021, 1:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp? ... ae5ab160c9
Evolution of their tasting notes. They started out with just scores.
Evolution of their tasting notes. They started out with just scores.
- February 25th, 2021, 11:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
1,200 notes, wow! I have some time to kill so I will go through them to see if any wine has any descriptors.https://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp? ... 58ccf18f47
- February 25th, 2021, 11:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3040
Re: Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...
Beat me to it Rich!The only thing that would have taken this incredible note to the next level is if they added who they drank it with
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Good thing I read all the comments to give you full credit for the comment!
- February 25th, 2021, 8:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1252
Re: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
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...
- February 25th, 2021, 6:27 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: When did you last inventory your cellar/collection, or at least a good part of it.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1879
Re: When did you last inventory your cellar/collection, or at least a good part of it.
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.
- February 25th, 2021, 6:18 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Official WTSO thread
- Replies: 786
- Views: 89276
Re: Official WTSO thread
..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=...
- February 25th, 2021, 6:14 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
- Replies: 56
- Views: 3880
Re: 2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread
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
https://www.wtso.com/last-chance#product_id=87887
- February 25th, 2021, 6:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1252
Re: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
Now I know why I gave a newer vintage 76 points.Isn't it probable that the fakes are actually BETTER than the originals?
- February 25th, 2021, 6:08 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1252
Re: Buyer Beware: Fake Bottles of Yellow Tail Wine Are Popping Up in the U.K..
Don't worry it is just the 2019 vintage you will have to check.My collection now seems suspect.
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- February 24th, 2021, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine store burglary in NYC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 874
Re: Wine store burglary in NYC?
Probably left the Underwood in a can for $4.99
- February 24th, 2021, 4:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine store burglary in NYC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 874
Re: Wine store burglary in NYC?
Not based on the Bordeaux Selections.I find it hard to believe that average value of the bottles is $75.
https://www.tastewineco.com/collections/bordeaux-wines
- February 24th, 2021, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wine store burglary in NYC?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 874
Re: Wine store burglary in NYC?
Must be the high end Pinot Grigio pushing that $75 averageThe 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.
- February 24th, 2021, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
- Replies: 21
- Views: 531
Re: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
or the rieslingpusherMaybe I should change my IG handle to rieslinginfluencer
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- February 24th, 2021, 4:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
- Replies: 21
- Views: 531
Re: TN: 1991 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett
nice note. You guys are inspiring me to buy more Rieslings
- February 23rd, 2021, 8:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Penfolds California Collection
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3369
Re: Penfolds California Collection
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.
- February 23rd, 2021, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Penfolds California Collection
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3369
Re: Penfolds California Collection
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...
Re: Rioja
At $50 in Minneapolis can't beat the QPR on this wine.I love the 904 and buy it in most years too.
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- February 23rd, 2021, 7:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Penfolds California Collection
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3369
Re: Penfolds California Collection
Well seems like a better fit. Overpriced Cabs from Cali are covered.Seems like a shift in strategy for brands at Treasury. I wonder what's next then for "Penfolds" maybe some Central Coast Syrah
- February 23rd, 2021, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Three Kansas Wines...(short/boring)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 827
Re: TN: Three Kansas Wines...(short/boring)
Kansas and MN grow some great crops of wheat and corn! MN has some awesome apples but wine no!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.
- February 23rd, 2021, 7:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Do you still have the FIRST bottle...
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1952
Re: Do you still have the FIRST bottle...
No but that bottle was certainly better than the first bottles of wine I purchased.