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Lou Recupero

I've also had 2 from the last offer. First one was decently complex and structured, second one I noticed more sweetness - the change could have been a result of the food pairings. My go to crowd pleaser wine, no regrets on the purchase. My notes are also on CT. Eric that's funny, looking back we ha...

Lou Recupero

Three Sticks Head High Red 2014 91 point WE and 2 good CT reviews and $14 (retail $36.00) that is my wheelhouse [wow.gif] In for 6 Bought a 6 pack from them in January, had 2 bottles (one of the CT reviews was mine) and thought it a good value made in a more modern style. Only paid $12 per bottle a...

Lou Recupero

ordered my "Red" Karen...always my favorite...Thanks

Lou Recupero

One interesting side effect for breaking these out at a party. Due to their large size (far larger than my regular "party" glasses bought at various times from Marshall's/Home Goods), it seems that far more wine was consumed at the party than normal. As I walked around my non-wino guests were consis...

Lou Recupero

Glad I saw this thread (right before BD). Will probably just put in for a 6 pack of the Juvenile. Always super enjoyable at the $20 tariff

Lou Recupero

Hi Stephanie, Both write-ups sound super interesting.

Will there be separate offers for Princess and the Peasant and for Signal Ridge, or will they be combined?

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Soren R Nielsen wrote:
Lou Recupero wrote:I wanted to wait until a few more people posted before I weighed in on this.... But I am 90 points on this thread...
-When will it peak ?

It's reading well now even with a straight click and read. Estimate it reads well through Jan 27th of this year... Don't think it gets much interest the next day

Lou Recupero

I wanted to wait until a few more people posted before I weighed in on this.... But I am 90 points on this thread...

Lou Recupero

For those in NJ - Just picked up a box of the glasses at the Bridgewater Costco...Plenty in stock there

Lou Recupero

Eric S n y d e r wrote:Just opted in for 6 of the 2013 Three Sticks Head High. Not much info around for it, but for $75 shipped for 6, seems like a solid daily.

2011 had positive notes on CT...

I went in for a 6 pack as well...pretty much same thought process

Lou Recupero

For CF, I have enjoyed a small producing new comer Dracaena, whose wine I found through Social Media. Interesting enough the 2014, actually has 10% PS in with their CF. Wine comes form the West Side Ranch in Paso Robles.

Lou Recupero

One poster says "massive fruit bomb", another says, "oaky and under-fruited". This wine can't be both. Which taster is wrong? There may be some bottle variation. Looking back on my notes -For the 2013 vintage. I noted on two occasions lush hedonistic fruit (and in one of them well done oak treatmen...

Lou Recupero

Following are Robert Parker's comments for the 3 greatest wine values of the year. He notes that all are under $20 which is simply not true for the Stackhouse. Top 3 Greatest Value Wines of the Year All of the following wines are under $20 a bottle and represent fabulous bargains: Olemo 2014 Chardo...

Lou Recupero

Very interesting indeed. I order a mystery case and pretty much also got the same bottles you did, only difference being a bottle of 2014 Ernie Els the Big Easy in place of the Nero d'Avola...Not sure of the wording but I would have thought a bit more variety in the cases that went out as odds and e...

Lou Recupero

In addition to a lot of what is written, I do like to know if wine was sipped alone or consumed with food, how long it was open, whether it was decanted, and perhaps anything out of the ordinary with regards to stems (i.e., awful restaurant glasses etc).

Lou Recupero

kylemittskus wrote:My love for the wine > my hate for the bottle size.

+1

Lou Recupero

Worked in a wine store during my college years.
Moved on to other drinks for 20 or so years.
Found wine again in my 40's largely through WLTV videos and Gary V., where I moderated his forums
Have slowed down a bit in the drinking
Trying to drink less bottles of better wine

Lou Recupero

Karen Troisi wrote:If I told you in advance the mystery bottle would't be a mystery bottle...

Karen

Lou Recupero

Actually, since Jean Edwards is a Berserker Business and I'm a subscriber, I was able to place this order yesterday! But I did manage to get out in time to do more ordering today. And I got to be outside in the beautiful warm sunshine all day, too! Good to hear you were able to enjoy Sheila...When ...

Lou Recupero

In for two touchdowns! I love the GIII, we got to try it in December at the James Beard House dinner where Jean Edwards Cellars Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon was paired with the short ribs course. Look who busted out of alcatraz, (or san clemente) to get her order in :-) Actually, since Jean Edward...

Lou Recupero

I am in for #1...Always love the Loring BD offers

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You're welcome! FWIW IMO Jean Edwards is at the top of the Napa QPR game. Why spend $100+ for a Napa Cab when you can get top quality for $40? Can't wait to try the GIII! If you've never tried Jean Edwards the 6-pack sampler is a no-brainer. Since I am literally a no brainer ...in for the Cab pack....

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sdfruman wrote:In for two touchdowns! I love the GIII, we got to try it in December at the James Beard House dinner where Jean Edwards Cellars Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon was paired with the short ribs course.

Look who busted out of alcatraz, (or san clemente) to get her order in

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Sherri Shapiro wrote:
dsGriswold wrote:I was logged out and had to login.
Same! Guess we have to wait til it officially begins today.

Hi Sheri...long time not chat...it's Coupe from over on WLTV forums... Hope you are doing well...

Lou Recupero

Only the stupid (and/or lazy/desperate) ones get caught. I am sure it happens a lot more than anybody realizes - like any business there are all levels of integrity/honesty/morals/doing the right thing involved. I'm no Mona Lisa Vito, but Sounds like what happens with air pressure levels in footballs

Lou Recupero

I would like to thank all of those on this thread especially Pat and Bill for providing such interesting and informative info on a subject that I have limited personal knowledge of... Loving this discussion

Lou Recupero

Very timely reading that article. Just saw Invino selling the 2011 Napa Cab for $29.99 https://www.invino.com/wine/cabernet-sauvignon/PVBGU2MC47E1J.html#.VMPzci5Bapc Really didn't know what to make of it and still don't...$30 is a good deal for a prmium cab. Wasn't buying much 2011, but might order ...

Lou Recupero

I wish I had seen this when my family and i flew to Rome last summer...at just under $1800 /ticket

Lou Recupero

I used to deal with Alex Lallos - and he was great, he dissappeared and someone on the board gave me an intro to Devon Magee - I dindn't order anyting for 3 or so months after that and he dropped me like the proverbial hot potatoe. I even wrote to him and asked why I haden't received any offers - n...

Lou Recupero

Anyone have experience with Wine Anthology? They actually double as my LWS as the store is about a mile from my house. Have always had a positive experience with them either ordering online and picking up (no experience with shipping), or browsing the brick and mortar. One thing about browsing the ...

Lou Recupero

In on the Meritage pack...Always one of my favorite producers

Lou Recupero

Went in for the Joven Tempranillo pack...seems like an outright steal...Looking forward to trying these...

Lou Recupero

Ed Murray wrote:
Personally I think that's a bit difficult to expect - these are wine people, not technologists.

Made me think of Dr. McCoy

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Lou Recupero

Turning 50 in 2 weeks myself...Picked up a bottle of 1964 Fratelli Berteletti Sizzano from Chambers Street wines for $49.99 a couple of months back to pop on the big night...

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I'll also vote for Ian Dorin at Wine Library...Doesn't matter whenever you go into the stroe, Ian will take the time to talk to you, make recs, and be an all around great guy...

Lou Recupero

mike pobega wrote:What he lacks in height, he makes up in passion!:)

and that requires a lot of passion

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andreadago wrote:Good price, try the Nervo, should be around 5 more bucks a bottle.

Thanks for the rec Andrea...but according to Winesearcher, cheapest price for Nervo is nearly $40. Will keep an eye out for it though

Lou Recupero

andreadago wrote:
Roberto Rogness wrote:That's why I mentioned Terre da Vino, Gary.
For Barbaresco I'd take Pertinace over Terre da Vino any time!!!

Thanks for the suggestion...was able to find the 2009 vintage of this for the very entry level price of $14/bottle in NJ...

Lou Recupero

Thanks for posting...

Lou Recupero

2006 Bodegas Olarra Rioja Cerro Anon Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, Rioja (6/2/2013) PnP, and had with pasta dinner. Wow!!! what a bargain. Immediately struck me how dark wine was in glass, Slightly sweet black cherry fruit wrapped in chocolate comes over in layered waves. Has enough acidity to not com...

Lou Recupero

I have always found the Peirano Estate Cabernets (from Lodi) simple but tasty at about $10 per bottle. Always buy it around the holidays as my party wine...

Also agree with the Columbia Crest...

Lou Recupero

Glad it lasted this long Dave...even slackers like me can still take advantage of a great deal...

Lou Recupero

They're flat-out 100% in the wrong to have offered to substitute a wine for the one you ordered, without revealing that it's a 375ml of the wine on a 1 for 1 tradeoff with the 750s you ordered. Having said that, it is still entirely possible that the 375s are (a) good wine, (b) a good value in abso...

Lou Recupero

Very excited to try the Cab....Great pricing on the three pack...

Lou Recupero

Scott Butler wrote:
Todd F r e n c h wrote:
Frank Smith wrote:Come on, somebody be a sport and pick up the last four so we can move on.
Where does it show the quantity?
Try to buy 10 and your cart will automatically adjust to the qty remaining

only 1 left now

Lou Recupero

zachary l a n g wrote:I wish I knew more about the Riesling....I don't know fast enough whether I want them or not

Was sold out by the time i decided to buy...or rather completed my checkout

Lou Recupero

The owner had no qualms naming names, email is even up on his website...

Lou Recupero

How can they have a member average for a wine they haven't yet sold? Do they sell a wine, have members rate it, then sell it again? Seems quite spurious... Despite their name, I believe that the term "Sold Out" is a temporary state of being. Wines will re-appear on the site, sometimes multiple time...

Lou Recupero

How can they have a member average for a wine they haven't yet sold? Do they sell a wine, have members rate it, then sell it again? Seems quite spurious... Despite their name, I believe that the term "Sold Out" is a temporary state of being. Wines will re-appear on the site, sometimes multiple time...

Lou Recupero

For under $10, I have found past vintages 2006 and 2007 of Hardy's Pinot Noir Nottage Hill, from SE Australia to be just an excellent value... For a Cabernet, I have found that the Peirano Estate "The Heritage Collection" Cabernet (from Lodi) consistently outdrinks it's $9-$12 price point and is pre...

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