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Ramon C wrote: ↑
September 22nd, 2019, 6:39 am
Taste-tested with local Northern Rhone geeks the not so controversial '15 Benetiere Syrah along with other fun ones.
Photo courtesy of Greg K.

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And again! You killing us, me amigo por favor!

Love this wine. Your note captures it so well.

PS. Love the name.

Very cool, John, thanks for the note. I have seen but not tried this Cornas.

Just to be clear, it accompanied breakfast? (Now that's berserker!) Knowing Charlie, he prolly had crab cake Benedict sprinkled with caviar, to pair with that Champagne! And was in his speedo and Gucci high-tops. Lounging in the Corbusier Chaise, attended by butlers. Accompanied by his beautiful an...

Did she like it when she tasted it at the winery? I'm assuming these weren't the wines that sat out in the sun on your porch. I've had many that tasted better at the winery. Not sure if it was my mood or there is something more to it. Brian me too, like many times. I know some people have super-pal...

Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑
September 21st, 2019, 12:41 pm
Dude, I got a great LB story for you. Right up your alley.

Text, and pictures, always best.

David Glasser wrote: ↑
September 21st, 2019, 10:51 am
Did she like it when she tasted it at the winery? I'm assuming these weren't the wines that sat out in the sun on your porch.

Lol, the porch wines are now family reunion wines!

And the answer to your first question - which I asked as well - was yes, she thinks. Well, she can’t recall.....

Alan, I have not seen the full damage yet from her trip, but it looks like most of the wines were $75 and up, even a Zin that I have never heard about.

Will Clements wrote: ↑
September 21st, 2019, 10:06 am
Did you consider letting either of them wait for a day? For science?

Yes. We did. And did.

Even followed the Franc over 2 nights.

Not sure the point. There is nothing in my post that says I popped these right off the delivery truck.

F7F583F1-8614-4455-AAE3-5D19A818DB02.jpeg The Lambert Bridge Chardonnay and Cab Franc from the 2016 vintages. My wife grabbed these on her recent girls’ trip to Napa, having enjoyed the tasting room and experience very much. She was excited to pop these wines. So while young, always worthwhile to c...

Stunning backyard, Charlie! That’s old Florida right there!

Is he still making it? I have casually watched for 2015 and 2016 but no luck so far, the St.-Julien en St.-Alban (not vieille serine Domain Pergaud) shows up on WS. Chambers seems no longer to be carrying many or any of his wines. Weird, since they were a big supporter of his. Yes I noticed that to...

2000 Chateau Trotanoy

Another business dinner, but this time I am bringing the bottle. Been meaning to check in on this vintage of Lynch Bages, and my dinner companion is a Bordeaux fan. This wine hit on all cylinders, even if it really could use another 4-5 years. An utterly classic Paulliac: pencil shavings, cassis, t...

Another business dinner, but this time I am bringing the bottle. Been meaning to check in on this vintage of Lynch Bages, and my dinner companion is a Bordeaux fan. This wine hit on all cylinders, even if it really could use another 4-5 years. An utterly classic Paulliac: pencil shavings, cassis, to...

Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
September 19th, 2019, 7:03 am
Probably spoilt by Flannery and Peter Luger.

Or, just spoiled.

Pass the VCC . . . .

Lots of debate, and opinion, on the steaks. I get stuck at a lot of these “business-place” steak joints like Cap Grille, Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s, etc. I’d take Bern’s steaks over any of them, any day. Love the dry aged steaks and almost always cooked to perfection. They even have two levels of rare ...

Siun - Hit the bar first and check out their "Wine by the Glass" section. They almost always have some really cool old stuff for dirt cheap. it's the Somms' way of clearing out old stuff that may be past prime and having fun. Last time I was there, had some very decent 1979 Cornas, 1974 Mondavi Zin ...

Some random “outsider” observations from the wife’s trip: I cannot wait to taste that $90 cabernet franc. Someone did not tell my wife about the dangers of shipping wine cross-country in mid-summer, and allowing a box of wine to sit in the hot afternoon sun on our doorstep. Wines do not show up to y...

I’m wondering if there’s a thread on the Uber driver forum about how some passenger the other night wouldn’t stop talking about some wine guy from France named Rolland. Heading over there now to see if I can scoop that story... I heard that pretentious drunk dude was in the back seat waxing philoso...

If this were some uncool Napa cab or Sonoma pinot, the price spike would mean that vapid rich point/trophy chasers with yak palates were bidding it up out of vanity and ego, and the winery owners were cynically profiteering off of it. My impression was that the yak palates preferred Loire cab franc...

That’s kinda way, for years, there was a bit of an unspoken understanding not to talk about Bern’s. As it relates to what’s left on the menu, check out Keith’s post. A very savvy connoisseur who happens to go to Bern’s with some regularity. And, there is also stuff not on the menu. Oh, and if you ha...

Yea not doubt, it was packed on a Sunday night. We took the kitchen and cellar tour for the group. I’ve done it several times so wasn’t listening much, but my ears did perk up when they said they go through 700 pounds of onions for their iconic onion soup that comes with every meal.

I think it is fair to say that, as far as wine lovers are concerned, Bern’s has jumped the shark. Those prices are absurd, especially the Pontet Canet. I can’t say I am that impressed with the sommelier’s choices. Very ho hum, especially the Haut Bages Liberal. Come on, this is the restaurant with ...

DanielP wrote: ↑
September 16th, 2019, 7:40 pm

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
September 16th, 2019, 1:14 pm
I should have closed with cautionary advice:

Don't Uber home sober-drunk (allegedly) at midnight after a night at Bern's and jump on WineBid.

I bid on multiple wines, as if I need more.
FdP is good stuff huh?

Don’t be stalking me now, Big Daddy wants that wine!

Drinking an 18 year Macallan right now to settle down. No vino this fine evening. Today was admittedly a bit rough.

I passed on an allocation, may have been 2015, and boom, now I’m out of the club! Wah wah.

I should have closed with cautionary advice: Don't Uber home sober-drunk (allegedly) at midnight after a night at Bern's and jump on WineBid. I bid on multiple wines, as if I need more. I just checked to see if you bid against me on ‘82 Maggies. I promise I’ll share if I win! [truce.gif] I love tho...

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
September 16th, 2019, 2:00 pm

If Pontet Canet is 100% biodymanic and non-interventionalist, is it just possible that you are reacting to Rolland's name and not the wine?

Come on, you know Michel sprinkled pixie dust on it!

If I had two bottles, is it Billecart-Salmons?

I should have closed with cautionary advice:

Don't Uber home sober-drunk (allegedly) at midnight after a night at Bern's and jump on WineBid.

I bid on multiple wines, as if I need more.

He follows me like an aggressive viral strain that mutates over time. But I get ahead of the story. And please pardon any hint at delusions of grandeur. Of that, this humble country squire has none. I'm a Who in Whoville as far as Rolland knows. Let’s be clear: He doesn’t follow you. You follow him...

Thank you for the entertaining read [cheers.gif] Would you say the 2009/2010 Pontet Canet have improved on the 2003, or are they essentially the same I normally find Sauternes with the sweet-sweet pairing a bit off Agreed! So much more a fan of Sauternes in lieu of dessert (or with cheese / other c...

He follows me like an aggressive viral strain that mutates over time. But I get ahead of the story. And please pardon any hint at delusions of grandeur. Of that, this humble country squire has none. I'm a Who in Whoville as far as Rolland knows. Like a Baller on a Budget, I chauffer from Orlando to ...

Interesting that many of you, like me, keep so few at home. It used to not be an issue for me, as my storage facility was like 6 blocks away. When it closed, I shed some tears. Now my storage place is about 20 minutes away, no longer than convenient. The flip side is, I’m leaving some wines alone th...

I must admit I have had the 1982 a few times and while it is quite good, for me it is not a 100 point wine. My guess is that eventually the 2016 will be a better wine than the 1982. Interesting comment from someone with such an old world palate. I’m listening. What was your take on the 2014? For me...

Almost all my wine is off-site. I have a 60-bottle fridge in my house, a 50-bottle fridge in my office, and boxes everywhere. My strategy sucks but the wine is safe.

“Leaps from the glass with gregarious notions....”

Jean-Charles Boisset now consulting? In addition to Rolland, who actually made this wine.

Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡ wrote: ↑
September 15th, 2019, 8:42 am
Popped an 05 Joguet cdld on Friday. Excellent showing and gained steam after a 45 min decant. Was expecting a younger showing but hitting that rule of 15 spot right meow.

Thanks for circling back on that one, Faryan. That wine was huge on release. Time to pull them out of storage!

Nice!!

My wife and I were there a month ago. A special place. We did not get the Doc VIP treatment, but did taste about six of the new releases. I get the Zins once season arrives.

I wish we had a “like” button!

Dan Kravitz wrote: ↑
September 14th, 2019, 4:50 pm
Cambon la Pelouse definitely ain't broke. I hope and think they won't try to fix it.

Dan Kravitz

Personably, I think it is. They brought in Bouard recently and the wines show it. I’m out, but that’s just me. Have you tried the 2015 or 2016?

3 x 2005 Perez Pascuas El Pedrosal Reserva, Ribera del Duero

Pizza place lunch with some 2016 Gonon Iles Feray. Excellent Northern Rhône syrah

1x Terre Nere Prephylloxera 2017 1x Terre Nere Prephylloxera 2016 Some fun stuff on that list, but these two caught my eye. Love Franc de Pied wines. What are these? This is from volcanic region of Etna in Sicily, Italy. http://www.tenutaterrenere.com/en/wine-prephylloxera-etna-red-wines-doc-nerell...

Oopsy.

I was projecting.

Ramon C wrote: ↑
September 14th, 2019, 3:47 am
A fun dinner-tasting with a bunch of La Mission Haut Brion.

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Dude. Really? I’m gonna pop up there and flog you if you do not post a separate thread on these glorious wines. With details!

The Strong Arm hath spoken.

Cantemerle is a Third Growth.

Frederico L e e wrote: ↑
September 14th, 2019, 4:15 am

1x Terre Nere Prephylloxera 2017
1x Terre Nere Prephylloxera 2016

Some fun stuff on that list, but these two caught my eye. Love Franc de Pied wines. What are these?

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