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[The Shojin cuisine at Kajitsu] is very subtle, and based on a totally different sensibility than western cuisine. I get why not everyone likes it, and why lots of people go to Japan and are disappointed with some traditional high-end restaurants that have this sensibility. There is no philosophy o...

I'll say!!

First, the white. Had never heard of this one. It was on the list at Marna. Really grabbed me: 2015 Guido Marsella Fiano di Avellino - Italy, Campania, Fiano di Avellino DOCG (5/5/2019) *** Medium body, with excellent balance and length. Smooth, but not at all oily. Of course, that doesn't do it jus...

Yes, and come to think of it, whatever you think of his rating methods, he made a significant contribution to the idea that what's important is how wine actually tastes, not how well known it is or hype.

My very best wishes to Bob in retirement. I hope he is reasonably healthy and can enjoy what he has earned. This is such big news, I suspect it will generate a dozen -- or more! -- posts on his bulletin board. (I couldn't resist) Ditto on both counts. I learned a lot from him back in the day. I wis...

Try Veleta (Dominio Buenavista), contact Nola Palomar on this board to get some)

2014 Xavier Flouret Cabernet Sauvignon Oscar
(from Chile)

J a y H a c k wrote: ↑
April 13th, 2019, 12:47 pm
I have my cellar because my wife was sick and tired of having to move cases around on the floor to find the wine she wanted to drink! She made me build it.

With this cellar, can she easliy find the wine she wants? And if she finds it, can she get it out of the cellar?

Goodness. I recall that you, Hardy, mentioned temporary blindness (without saying who suffered it) and wondered what had happened, but had no idea of the full story. So sorry you had to go through all that, and hope that the light grows ever brighter. Your courage and perseverance should be a lesson...

Ouch! Hope this works out, and soon.

Nola, heal quickly!

And the Ventresca is fabulous! Never had tuna like that (and so good) before.

A favorite around here. Bright, cheery and interesting. Can't beat the price. The '14 was very good, the '15 even better, (got it a few months ago) the '16 needs a little air but is perhaps yet better, with a bright future. TNs on CT if you're interested.

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
February 14th, 2019, 8:59 am

Anton D wrote: ↑
February 13th, 2019, 4:24 pm
Butt is a form of chugging, right?
I thought it was the only form of chugging. If not...I've been doing it wrong for years.

Uh-oh! Better not let RMP know!

Look out for the wifi, it can be unsecured. I was hacked at a Hilton a few years ago--fortunately no real damage done. Now I just use HotSpot in my iPhone, works quite well.

Bon voyage, Charlie!

In Spain I once had a dessert that was just a very good navel orange, perfectly ripe, cut in slices and drizzled with a bit of EVOO (with maybe a touch of cinnamon in the oil, I forget). I didn't think it would be very good, tried it just to see, and was I surprised!

Really? They suffer from that affectation as well? not like gibralters, but these short-stemmed odd glasses that most places use for water. we asked for "wine glasses" and they said "these are them!" okay cool. https://villagevoice.freetls.fastly.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Frenchette_Blowfish-T...

Hi Todd,

I'd like one Offer #1, The Pinot Four Pack

Thanks,

Peter

In for some 2007. Nice wine!

Thanks so much, William, very generous and informative. IIRC the only one of these I've had is the Barraud which I liked a lot. But now there is a whole world to explore!

William Kelley wrote: ↑
January 22nd, 2019, 5:38 pm
So many great producers, and such a diversity of styles, to discover in the Mâconnais! Welcome to Chardonnay's secret garden.

William, what else do you particularly like? TIA!

Thanks Mark! I've been looking for a good PF, I'll keep an eye out for this maker.

A bit too long for a plate, but this (seen in Norway a few years ago) would make a good bumper sticker

I was contacted by one of your top customer service reps, I appreciate the Palomar family customer service. Yes, your daughter Ashley (IIRC that's her name) called today to check on leakage. We had a tiny bit from one bottle, but not worth bothering about. The one bottle I've opened so far had no p...

Anybody have Wineaux?

This prompted me to look back at my first posts in this crazy but entertaining and enlightening place. Feb 2010. Even got a bit nostalgic; Ken V saying WB needed another one of my kind like a lukh in khup! Lots of water under the bridge since then, but it's been quite a ride. And it couldn't have ha...

Seconding the review above (and for good restos in the theater district) we were at DB Bistro Moderne (55 W 44th) the other night. Just walked in at 9 pm after a play. Really good experience, loved the food--very sophisticated and tasty, and they had "reserve" wines under CoraVin, I got the Bize you...

Any thoughts on MCF Rare Wines? I buy from them occasionally. Had some good Bojos, Burgs, Italians from them. Nice store to visit. Went the other day, first time in at least two years, and Matt recognized me! (pease refrain, thanks)

Forgot to add Some good wine : Specialize in island wines (Canary, Etna, Corsica etc.) they also have decent selection of Germany and Austrian wines. I like this place. I've had a few good ones from them. Small store, but not hard to navigate, friendly, and with an interesting selection. They carry...

Oops! Just opened it, and, magically, it became a 2007! (my cheesy CellarTracker skills

..).

Anyway, hints on how long to keep open, decant, or whatever for drinking most of it tmw night?

BTW, first taste was very nice, but it needs some air to open and soften I think.

Hey, no need to apologize! And congrats on the new arrival!

Thinking of drinking a 2008 tomorrow. Any thoughts on opening/decanting? I would open early am and taste. Make my decision based on that. Most likely at least a 2hr decant if not more. They definitely need air. Thanks, Matt! Actually, we may have a bit tonight and leave the bottle open for tomorrow...

Thinking of drinking a 2008 tomorrow. Any thoughts on opening/decanting?

My notes from 6/13 when we were at a wedding in Charlottesville: Gabriele Rausse Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 and * Rosso 2010. The Cab opened weirdly, but settled down after about 30 min, however I didn't find it very compelling at all, a somewhat strange flavor combination. Good-. The Rosso was fairly ...

We need restaurants with a free BYOW option...

Thanks. Love this wine, but haven't had the '05 yet (except the Cubillo Crianza which I assume is not what you drank).

Robert, not sure what Pinots you tasted. The Pinot Noirs (about which I know a little, tho I'm far from an expert) come in a fairly wide range of styles. So maybe there are some that you would like but didn't get to try at this event.

My all-time favorite zin from anywhere has been the Bedrock 2013 Monte Rosso and that was singing right out of the gate. Most all of the other Bedrock’s I’ve tasted needed time (even the OVZ’s but drink through those anyway). Had this about 6 months ago and I agree, it’s really very good. But still...

The MAV ‘11 was just gorgeous (drunk 11/13). The Fleurie ‘11 (drunk 3/15) was very good but not at the same level. Cheap these wines were not (ca $50)

I think you need an extra benefit - Whenever a member of the GCC starts a new thread, it should be a stickie for at least, let's say, 6 hours. Just kidding. It's a great idea that is also really stupid at the same time. How about if you do that in the Politics thread just as an experiment? Yes, how...

OMG!! A whole day (maybe more) with no WB???? Withdrawal symptoms are starting already! What will we do, go nuts? Surf the net every five minutes in the hope it has reappeared? Talk to our wives*?

Therapists, start your engines now.

*I know, I know, but statistically....

Sad news indeed. RIP Frank, and a heartfelt thanks for all your efforts to preserve these wonderful old vines. I first became aware of them via a bottle of 2005 Jade Mountain Mourvèdre which just blew me away and led me to a great appreciation of good mourvèdre. I never met Frank, but I did have a b...

Wow thanks all - some great advice and ideas. Do you tip for Ubers, and if so how? We're used to pretty much never using or needing cash, so carrying small notes around will take some getting used to! Neal - I like jazz without being anything like an afficionado (more of a classical listener). Prob...

Is this stuff any good? I own none of it and no one has ever brought a bottle to an offline I attended, so I have no idea. Jay, you should be able to either acquire a bottle or try it at a restuarant fairly easily in NYC. Jay, Some Good Wine and Chambers carry it in Manhattan. Maybe others too. The...

RyanC wrote:Love the wines and everything D&R stands for. In for 6. I only wish I had space to buy more.

I ordered a case, even tho I don't have so much space!

Sounds like what Hardy is using (or very similar). I have had numerous issues getting corks out of bottles. One broken corkscrew, a few chipped bottle lips, etc. Don't have that issue with anything else. Baffling. David, I had similar issues (but nothing so severe, it was just hard to get the (Noma...

Left hand low. Keeps the corkscrew level on the follow through. Sound technique. Sometimes I add a little jiggle as if I'm trying to open a rusty front door lock to a crappy vacation home and a hip thrust for good meausure. Let the spirit move you however it sees fit. We need some video action here...

Anyone have a read on the '09 St Innocent Momtazi? (John O, maybe, looking at your avatar.) Got one sleeping downstairs.

I loved the '11 (see my TN on CT if you're interested) and the '13 seemed equally good. These are great wines, long, elegant, tasty.

Not overly impressed with Le Bernadin. Food was executed well with high quality ingredients but the entire restaurant felt very impersonal/sterile. Service was fine. Again very assembly line(ish). I thought it was a little fast paced maybe due to the large theater crowd? Big restaurant, relatively ...

Hardy is making a good point. You have 11 days, so it might be much more relaxed, and give you more time to see things other than hotel clerks, if you pick say 2 places to stay and then make day trips from each of these.

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