Wine Berserkers - international wine social media, online community, and discussion

Can't go wrong with Nola's offerings. I've had just about all of them. The Sherry vinegar is great, go for it! Don't think I've tried her balsamic yet, so this is clearly the year for it.

A dry blueberry sparkler sounds unique. It is quite unique, and very fun to make cocktails with. But, his blueberry sparkler is made under a different label (Bluet) and I don't think is going to be part of this offer. Terrien Wines makes Chards from Sonoma, and Pinots. Planning to try that blueberr...

Now I have to grow a beard so I can try this

Michael Terrien makes a really nice Chard. Very high quality. From Sonoma, but it's more Burgundian style.

He does Pinot Noir too, but I haven't had one yet.

+1 on both points

One of them was ruled by King Nogoodnik, I forget which.

Ian S wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 3:00 pm

Peter Kleban wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 11:35 am
Or maybe this is even more germane:

Now I'm befuddled. I thought we were chatting about Slobovia, and now you're saying it's a part of Germany?

Did you mean Upper Slobbovia or Lower Slobbovia?

Thanks. One hour sounds like the right time scale to me.

I put it in after the first pour. If you want to put it back in after a second pour, make sure you cover the filter with your thumb during the second pour so it isn’t exposed to oxygen outside the bottle. This is exactly what I have been doing and I've had good results. Have gone through several bo...

Or maybe this is even more germane:

Click to see spoiler:

J a y H a c k wrote: ↑
January 14th, 2020, 7:14 am

dvansteenderen wrote: ↑
January 13th, 2020, 7:07 am
That's from Slovakia and not Slovenia...
I'm from New York. I still don't know which one is north of the other between Kansas and Nebraska. You think I know the difference between Slovakia and Slovenia?

Which borough you from? Irate or Irant?

Click to see spoiler:

Thanks for the info, Leo, Gerhard and Greg! The Sumenjak was interesting, maybe better. But now I'm curious how they made it, nothing like riesling as I know it. Here is the description from their website (and Google) Rhine Riesling 2011 We ripped the grapes in full maturity and then macerated them....

Probably his Kanta Riesling from Australia? I have a Egon Mueller Slovenian Riesling that I bought directly from him when he was pouring at Rieslingfeier a few years ago. If I recall, it was no where near as good as his normal wines, but still have Riesling characteristics. I bought it as a curiosi...

I have a Egon Mueller Slovenian Riesling that I bought directly from him when he was pouring at Rieslingfeier a few years ago. If I recall, it was no where near as good as his normal wines, but still have Riesling characteristics. I bought it as a curiosity. I tried that myself (in fact I saw you a...

Still using these very often. As others have said, they're for a few days to maybe a week. Longer and you risk losing the wine. My guess is this happens because the seal isn't perfect, so a bit of oxygen sneaks in and over time will spoil the wine.

Had a glass of Sumenjak renski riesling at a resto yesterday. The menu listed it as a mix of renzsi and riesling, but when I put renski riesling into Google translate it comes back as rhine riesling (renzsi doesn't translate). Anybody know what I was drinking? Sumenjak is a winery in Slovenia. The w...

Michael is being modest here. I had the 2007 in 2014, just great (three stars is my highest score for any wine so far): 2007 Terrien Wines Chardonnay - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (7/15/2014) *** Fabulous, Burg-like Chardonnay. Profound and compelling. Smooth, deep, long, interesti...

Anyone, anybody, and even everybody are singular pronouns. -Al Correct-a-mundo as to anyone and anybody. "Any" definitely reflects singular. Everybody? Not so sure. I'm glas the rest of you are following along with my attempt to scare away the newbies by lettering them think we're a bit crazy so th...

I'd suggest first figuring out where in the Mosel area you want to go, then find a place to stay near that. Driving is very slow, from lower Mosel to Trier is 3 or 4 hrs IIRC.

thanks, sent (clinical or not!)

No idea about Chicago, but what you want is fresh, the fresher the better. There used to be (maybe still is) an entire 747 loaded with fresh Maine lobster that took off from Bangor airport the morning of New Year's Eve to get to Paris in time for the reveillon (French New Year's celebration, where l...

Mark Y wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2019, 11:55 am
Got a couple from Panzer.. gonna try this out.. FOMO!

Got two also. But I’m giving them time, given my dislike of baby killing.

Man stabbed to death over argument in line for a PCS:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/05/us/popey ... index.html

Trimbach (esp. their special cuvée) and Albert Mann make wonderful Pinot Gris. Get one of those or a Zind Humbrecht as suggested earlier. Same grape. Yes it's the same grape, but for PG they pick it unripe. The result is hardly any flavor and even less character. \rant PS Just occurred to me that P...

Trimbach (esp. their special cuvée) and Albert Mann make wonderful Pinot Gris. Get one of those or a Zind Humbrecht as suggested earlier. Same grape. Yes it's the same grape, but for PG they pick it unripe. The result is hardly any flavor and even less character. \rant PS Just occurred to me that P...

Félicitations to your colleague! No idea what kind of wine she likes, but if you want to go on the more Burgundian side I'd opt for one of the Patricia Green Cellars single vineyards. "Mysterious" is just fantastic, but I think it's wine club only; Etzel Block is on the same level and Dijon 115 or P...

+1 for Scales (but we haven't been there in a few years).

We really like Drifter's Wife. Haven't been in about 18 months, but quite a few times before that, never disappointed.

Thanks for the note, Blake. I've only had the "regular" Pol Roger, which I like a lot, but this sounds to be on another level.

EHeffner wrote: ↑
August 26th, 2019, 7:09 pm
Will try to snag one within the next week or two but reading reports some areas are sold out until October? Craziness

Headline in the Guardian:
Out Of Cluck

This one is a fave: 2015 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Dijon 115 Freedom Hill Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (2/3/2017) *** Delicate, interesting and long. A bit lighter than the '15 Pommard Freedom Hill, but no less worth drinking. A superior wine, well made; should continue to devel...

No, she used country. Like a debate in the UN. Look on Google, it can go either way.

After a kvetch like that (from anyone, young or old) my grandmother used to say "another country heard from".

And I'll say it again: Transferwise. It's really not that complicated. +1. I've use it several times over the last year or so (for bank transfers). Works really well, and the fees are way below what banks charge. They just launched a CC too, but I haven't looked into it. I use a British Airways Vis...

Todd F r e n c h wrote: ↑
August 20th, 2019, 2:55 pm
I've got them confirmed for BerserkerDay with a really nice discount

Nice! I'm using it more and more.

Great, glad to hear that. You guys deserve it!

On the flip side, due to this change and future uncertainty, our UK importer canceled their entire order this week. :( I am sure this is effecting other US wineries, too. Anyone itching for 2 pallets of Familiar Mourvèdre & Familiar Blanc? champagne.gif Did GrapesTheWineCompany pick these up? Just ...

I really liked these (see CT for TNs)

2003 Reyneke Shiraz Reserve

2011 Tokara Director's Reserve

also very good
2007 Kanonkop Estate Wine Pinotage

Sprang for a mixed case, 3 each of the four reds. Can't go wrong with D&R in my experience.

I've been really impressed with the efficacy of Repour, but they're single bottle use and a bit of an environmental waste. Cheers, Warren I have had very good results with Repour as well. I recall getting an email from them fairly recently about recycling . . . I believe they are made from 100% rec...

[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.

Search found 4943 matches