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Food fight, en route. https://www.winebid.com/BuyWine/Item/7751730/1994-Beringer-Bancroft-Ranch-Howell-Mountain-Merlo~ It is kind of odd to worry that prices are skyrocketing on gems that could formerly be had for a song and then broadcast about them on the most widely read forum about wine. Maybe ...

Food fight, en route. https://www.winebid.com/BuyWine/Item/7751730/1994-Beringer-Bancroft-Ranch-Howell-Mountain-Merlo~ It is kind of odd to worry that prices are skyrocketing on gems that could formerly be had for a song and then broadcast about them on the most widely read forum about wine. Maybe ...

I wish I had aged those single-vineyard Acacia wines a lot longer: St. Clair, Lee, Iund, Madonna and another I can't recall.

I also shopped at the Walnut Creek store, buying 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste and Lynch Bages for $16.99/bottle, IIRC, and 1983 Palmer for $24.99. There was another store in Albany, I think, where I bought 1983 Mouton Rothschild for $38.99. Truett, I bet that you also shopped at Jackson’s in Lafayette, y...

Sean Devaney wrote: ↑February 14th, 2021, 12:27 pm One name that was making really fine Pinot that hasn't been mentioned yet is Gary Farrell. Gary consistently was nailing Pinot from his start at Davis Bynum.

I really liked Farrell's 1990-1992 Allen Ranch pinots.

I also shopped at the Walnut Creek store, buying 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste and Lynch Bages for $16.99/bottle, IIRC, and 1983 Palmer for $24.99. There was another store in Albany, I think, where I bought 1983 Mouton Rothschild for $38.99. Truett, I bet that you also shopped at Jackson’s in Lafayette, y...

I also shopped at the Walnut Creek store, buying 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste and Lynch Bages for $16.99/bottle, IIRC, and 1983 Palmer for $24.99. There was another store in Albany, I think, where I bought 1983 Mouton Rothschild for $38.99.

We've stayed at The Grosvenor 2 or 3 times. Looks like parking is $8/day. Oops, looks like no shuttle currently.

https://www.grosvenorsfo.com/amenities.htm

Thanks to Kevin for his post and being responsive. VinConnect is doing fulfillment for Hand Picked Selections. We are confident that everybody will get their wines in a timely fashion. Please cut HPS some slack as this is our first outing. And please PM or E-mail me directly with any questions or c...

I can offer the same, purchased directly from the winery, in the San Francisco or Marin County area. No shipping.

Mark Y wrote: ↑February 9th, 2021, 1:28 pm
Brian Tuite wrote: ↑February 9th, 2021, 1:04 pm I ordered 100 more bags today.

Should one just invest in the company at this point?

You guys could be called The Jerky Boys.

I just got emailed my receipt. Can't wait to get my hands on these.

We really enjoyed a 2013 Carlisle Vineyard Zin tonight. Drinking very well now and should for a few years.

Order in. Really looking forward to these.

Order in for 6. Love me some beef jerky.

Order in. Thanks Eric.

Never mind.

Order in. Love that rose!

Order in. Thanks Nola.

Duck breast and pinot noir

Very cool! Very happy to see some love for the old Inglenook Charbonos, which can be strangely spectacular. In the late 90s, we (Frog's Leap) got a call from a guy named Ken McGill, who until a few years ago owned a 4-acre parcel of old Riesling on Manley lane in Rutherford, right next to the Ingle...

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑January 9th, 2021, 12:15 pm Yea this is special stuff, been buying it since first release. Didn’t get any wish-listed this last cycle, so will have to pick up the 18 in the grey market.

The 2019 was the latest release, Robert.

M. Dildine wrote: ↑January 1st, 2021, 5:27 pm Bed ... what?

Bedlam ensues.

Just opened a 2008 Cardiac Hill Syrah to pair with Flannery NY.

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Chuck Miller wrote: ↑December 16th, 2020, 1:50 pm I think they stopped offering this kind of gourmet stuff when they stopped having a retail store front quite a few years ago.

Yep, the store in Corte Madera had a kitchen, IIRC, but not the current location.

Feel really bad for Bert. They stole his stash of 90's Harlan Mags from what it sounds. He proudly displayed them and would love to talk about Harlan. Very targetted as he had plenty of other very pricey cult wines on display all over his store and they didn't touch those. So sorry Bert. https://ww...

Nola Palomar wrote: ↑December 9th, 2020, 4:47 pm 11EC921B-C4C8-455F-AED3-357C55F8503B.jpeg

Short Ribs and mashed potatoes.

Pure comfort!

So far I am 3 for 3 on great Dehlingers from a friends cellar. Can't say I've ever really drank dehlinger before but I am enjoying these wines a lot. No idea what they taste like young. The Dehlinger 1994 Reserve a few weeks ago was spectacular and still had really gripping tannins. George Chadwick...

A Copain (I know, Sonoma County producer) 2006 James Berry Syrah popped last night was outstanding.

2006 Copain James Berry Syrah. Intoxicating bouquet from the get-go.

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑November 18th, 2020, 4:57 pm 2014 Bedrock Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard for National Zinfandel Day!

Think I'll grab one of these too.

Interesting. My 2 bottles have cork closures. And thanks for your note, Kent.

Nice. I think this was the first SQN I ever tried. Me too. It was my first offering and I tried one early. I liked it so much I bought 9 more from sellers on WineCommune, plus ordered one at Passionfish ($165, IIRC) circa 2008. I've had it 8 times (one corked, which was replaced) and really enjoyed...

2009 Bedrock Heritage. Wanted something uniquely American.

I don't know how much of this vintage was produced but if it was a very small lot it could have been hand-bottled, which often leads to streaked corks.

cjsavino wrote: ↑October 26th, 2020, 10:19 am
Troy Stark wrote: ↑October 26th, 2020, 8:17 am Scratch that; password recovery worked.
Just did the same, but does not show my recent orders.

My account showed no previous sales and I basically had to create a new account.

Michael Sopher wrote: ↑October 18th, 2020, 1:01 pm
T Welch wrote: ↑October 18th, 2020, 10:34 am
Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑October 18th, 2020, 9:41 am I usually just dry rub with Santa Maria spices; they don’t need a marinade for tenderness.
Yep, just a dry rub is all that's needed.
I sprinkle with salt...

That works too.

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑October 18th, 2020, 9:41 am I usually just dry rub with Santa Maria spices; they don’t need a marinade for tenderness.

Yep, just a dry rub is all that's needed.

Nate Simon wrote: ↑October 15th, 2020, 2:25 pm Gave this a go. Compelling story, price is great. If it’s Fred-approved, probably worth a try! Any thoughts?

I haven't tasted it but Scherrerly it's delicious. And thanks for not inserting that extra t before the z.

Maybe I missed it upthread - any current news regarding Black Sears, Robert Craig and Outpost? Today's Calfire map paints a bleak picture for Black Sears especially.

Rick Bollig wrote: ↑October 1st, 2020, 5:21 pm I’m ordering, but I’m confused about shipping option “Delivery to 55 degrees (free)”, what does that mean?

It's for those with an account at 55 Degrees in St. Helena, a storage and fulfillment business.

Order in.

D Zurcher wrote: ↑October 1st, 2020, 11:53 am Just an FYI-the first time I clicked on the link it took me to Wine.com. The second time to Virage. The redirection to Wine.com happened yesterday also when clicking to open a thread in Wine Talk.

Same here.

When I originally heard the location of the fire being where the “the pinch” in the valley is I immediately knew Hourglass was in trouble as that is how they came up with the name. The shape of the valley and their being right in the middle. The original Hourglass vineyard is just North of Lodi Lan...

When I originally heard the location of the fire being where the “the pinch” in the valley is I immediately knew Hourglass was in trouble as that is how they came up with the name. The shape of the valley and their being right in the middle. The original Hourglass vineyard is just North of Lodi Lan...

For those unfamiliar with the geography Napa is unsurprisingly a Valley with large mountain ranges to the east and the west. The Valley narrows greatly up north in St Helena and Calistoga. The Glass Fire was on the east side of the valley mostly on the lower portions of the mountains. When you look...

Great note and thanks for jogging the memory. I just put one in the freezer to try in an a while.

B. Buzzini wrote: ↑September 22nd, 2020, 5:42 pm No sugars?

Not in the rub but you can always add some brown sugar for ribs.

Buzz, here's my recipe, created over 15 years ago. Many friends and family members have asked for it over the years. If you don't have a small digital scale, just eyeball the amounts from the respective containers. For instance, if the recipe calls for 2.5 ounces of paprika and the paprika comes in ...

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