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Brian Gilp

Looked up Chubb and AIG. Both seem to be about 1/2% per year. So a $100,000 cellar is $500/yr. Not cheap. I disagree on the value. My AIG policy covers fire, theft, a dropped bottle (or lots of dropped bottles), earthquake, and even cooling unit failure cooking the wine. If you have a $100,000 cell...

Brian Gilp

For tapas I prefer Serrano’s over Jaleo and it should be open for lunch or at least it was in the past.

Brian Gilp

I don’t have a lot of data points myself but the Xinomavro and Santorini that I have been drinking are all 2012 and 2013 vintages and I prefer them now over when they were younger. I haven’t noticed any stewed fruit or oxidation.

Brian Gilp

If you like the Lutum, hunt down the Chanin as well. Same winemaker and overall I give the nod to the Chanin wines over the Lutum.

Brian Gilp

Had a great meal at Red Hen as well. Very thoughtful wine list. I love Red Hen but it’s a tough reservation. There are none for the day in question. I’ve never tried to go without one. They claim to keep a few tables for walk ins but when I have been there they are always full so not sure how that ...

Brian Gilp

1. This "terms and conditions" page is not on, or linked to, the bdx futures page. I did not click through all the way to the end of the purchase process, of course, and it is possible that a link appears later in the purchase process, but the futures page has its own "how it works" page and these ...

Brian Gilp

https://www.totalwine.com/terms-and-conditions

Brian Gilp

There’s the teaser. And then there’s the contract itself that likely says all prior oral and written representations are null and void, and the contract is the entire agreement between the parties. Still if the agreement doesn’t align with this quoted teaser, TW could open itself to other liability...

Brian Gilp

First thing that comes to mind is Foxen. Same day that you do Zaca Mesa. Do both Foxen tasting rooms. The shack is a photo op by itself. Good scenery on the way to Foxen and by the new tasting room. Wines on the bigger side but I still find them balanced. I am a sucker for the Julia’s Pinot which sh...

Brian Gilp

Are these futures or pre-arrivals? I thought there was a difference and given that it’s not all paid up front I’m assuming these are not futures.

Brian Gilp

I’m having a hard time with a scenario where this is worth the effort. I have empty bottles, old corks, and a corker since I also make wine so could do this rather quickly. But unless the unit was less than half full, the best one could do would be a fractional increase in the overall thermal mass. ...

Brian Gilp

Bassins still has 2015 village wines if your interested. Bill Nanson has stated on multiple occasions that Arlaud’s quality is seen through the whole lineup in 2015. Or something like that. It’s on here somewhere. I have no experience with this producer prior to 2015. I read Bill’s comments and plac...

Brian Gilp

Don’t forget it’s a crazy good price for the value that hasn’t changed for at least 5 vintages. I just went back through my orders and the 2015 is the same cost as the 2011 - 2014. I consider this one of the best bargains in California wine. Based on the recent release e-mail it sounds like the word...

Brian Gilp

Years like this and 2011 really show how low the downside can be in Virginia and Maryland. In those years, its hard to get a crop (especially reds) and what is harvested isn't high quality. The drought year of 2007 was the opposite extreme with high sugar levels and in some cases overripeness. And t...

Brian Gilp

Thanks Adam. Its only a week and 4 couples so I don't need a huge selection. Especially if I buy in multiple bottle increments which I will probably do. I think Woodland looks like the choice for me. The only risk there is that I go over my target and buy too much.

Brian Gilp

Matt Mauldin wrote: ↑
September 25th, 2018, 9:24 pm
Woodland Wine Merchant in East Nashville. About 10-15 mins from the airport.

Thanks. Looks to be right off my route so adds only a few minutes. No on-line inventory but from the blog and Instagram I don’t think there should be any problem filling out a few cases. Looks like a winner.

Brian Gilp

The Ghostwriter wines have never been available via the Hobo website. At least not since I have been buying them which goes back a number of years now. I thought that was because they are two seperate businesses. When we visited Hobo in Fall of 2016, Kenny poured us a Ghostwriter wine and talked abo...

Brian Gilp

Not happy to read this. I haven’t touched my 2010s yet.

Brian Gilp

Have to say, I don't fully trust assessments of interesting underdog local wine vs celebrated high-end region like Bordeaux unless they are blinded...not that people deliberately tilt anything but wine tasting is just too subjective. Still makes me interested in trying out a Black Ankle though. A n...

Brian Gilp

David, The list price on the 2015 Black Ankle is $56. Do you think it compares to a French Bordeaux that would cost $56? I live in Columbia, but haven't explored the Maryland wines because the prices seemed high for a nascent wine region. Same issue here. I seem to remember most of their better win...

Brian Gilp

https://www.roanoke.com/news/crime/a-wi ... 15619.html

Winery in Washington donating grapes to make up for lost crop.

Brian Gilp

I’m guessing the Sandlands KMann Zin will be inbetween the translucent lighter bodied style of the Arnot Roberts, and the more liqueured bramble fruited style of Turley. Really looking forward to this!! Wish Tegan posted here...he has a lot of fans! grouphug Probably doesn't post because he wants t...

Brian Gilp

This is a real problem that can adversely impact your enjoyment. Wine shouldn’t be something about which you stress. But I would guess that many here do/have suffered from some form of this. I hope I’m past that stage but time will tell. We like wine from all over so we don’t focus on only a few reg...

Brian Gilp

Pick up some Hobo. Alcohols in the 12% - 13% range for most vintages.

Brian Gilp

Avoid Mumm. We had limited options on the days we were there and this was within walking distance. Horrible tour. Cathedral is a must, especially to compare to Paris. There is one amazing butcher we found but I doubt you care if it’s only a day trip. I think I can find it again if you do have an int...

Brian Gilp

I think yield per linear foot of trellis is the only way to look at it. Otherwise, how does one compare vines spaced meter by meter with those spaced at 2 meters by 3 meters? I surely don't expect them to have equal yields per vine. On a per linear foot basis, I hope for 1.0-1.5 pounds per foot but ...

Brian Gilp

I would consider adding a Loire white or Alsace Riesling if for no other reason to allow you to free up budget for other things. Where I woudl use this would depend on where you want to over spend your $100 target. If you want to keep both champagnes, then use for desert. Otherwise, remove one of th...

Brian Gilp

K John Joseph wrote: ↑
September 19th, 2018, 8:25 am
... do you pull wines to your taste or a smattering of things along a spectrum?

Seems like the perfect way for me to get rid of all of those bottles I bought because I read a great tasting note here.

Brian Gilp

At that price point and with your stylistic preference, you may want to check out Peacock Family Vineryards. Bigger and fruit forward but also balanced. I prefer the 2013 to the 2012 but both are good and the 2012 may be more to your liking. Looks to be available from the winery and still via Bassins.

Brian Gilp

Why not french press? I have been using a French press for 20 years. Love it but with all the talk about pur over, I wanted to try it just in case it was better. I’ve brewed probably two dozen times and have completely given up. Like the OP I just don’t get the flavor or body that I do out of the F...

Brian Gilp

Traveling to Kentucky via Nashville. Don’t want to check 2-3 cases. Shipping to KY doesn’t appear to be much of an option either. So might there be a good wine shop near the airport or close to my drive out on 24?

Brian Gilp

Do any of you with 4-digit CFM hoods have powered make-up air systems (as opposed to a passive "hole" in your house)? If so, what sort of person designed it? Sorry but I can’t help. My house is about as far as one can get from air tight so we ignored the make-up air without any noticeable impacts.

Brian Gilp

Have you had other vintages of the crumbling rock? The 2015 should be the 10th vintage and I wonder how much the quality has changed over time.

Brian Gilp

From the local press: "Allison Dunkenberger said the value of the stolen fruit was about $20,000 or $25,000, but if the time and materials used in caring for them was included, the loss was closer to $50,000. Firefly Hill’s insurance does not cover theft of the crop, she said." Still doesn't make s...

Brian Gilp

Sorry for being cynical but something doesn't seem right. Math doesn't work unless they are really making $30/bottle profit. Also, its on the early side for harvest in VA. I harvested my home vineyard on the 7th at 18 brix to make sparkling because the rain that was in the forecast and the uncertain...

Brian Gilp

Just wondering why I don't hear anything about Le Creuset. On cooking programs, see this used a lot. Is something wrong with them? I have a smaller Le Creuset frying pan and a dutch oven as well as some specialty pieces. I have an issue with chipping on my dutch oven and one mystery spot on my tea ...

Brian Gilp

I do not believe this is correct. Neither would Blair Pethel. His Corton Charlemagnes are pretty great. They were made before Ray Walker set foot on Burgundian soil Wasn’t Domaine Newman even earlier? I know they have GC vineyard holdings but unsure who actually made the wines. Pretty sure Chris ma...

Brian Gilp

I don’t think the Times cares about being “wrong” here. They wrote up his story as mostly human interest, not as investment/drinking advice. First American to make grand cru burgundy is interesting! I do not believe this is correct. Neither would Blair Pethel. His Corton Charlemagnes are pretty gre...

Brian Gilp

I don’t believe that the 1999 vintage gets enough love. It’s my second or third favorite vintage from the 1990s behind 91 and maybe 94 but ahead of 95, 96, and 97

Brian Gilp

I thought The Marc Morey wines didn’t suffer so bad from the Pox. That’s what I gatherd from the limited notes here, mainly those from The white burgundy retrospective tastings. I thought Don categorized the estate as better than average. Of course 2005could still be a problem.

Brian Gilp

If you can work Tyler in when you do Chanin, do it.

Brian Gilp

Figured as much but it is less than Guy Savoy. I can’t help with that part of the strip then.

Brian Gilp

Is Picasso off the table as an option? It’s doesn’t have the buzz it once did but I haven’t had a bad meal there yet. Note I haven’t been there the past two years so if it’s turned downhill since then I am unaware.

Brian Gilp

Any favorite Burgs at $25-40 price point with a bit of earth/forest floor in them out of the 2015s you folks would recommend for 5YR+ aging potential? Would the Arlaud 'Ronceive' fit this bill (the CT notes aren't convincing here). Thanks! I don’t foresee any issues with 5YR+, it really could use s...

Brian Gilp

So a 2018 Honda Civic is cheaper than one bottle of Romanee Conti? That’s messed up.

Brian Gilp

Long Meadow Ranch made one really good Cab back in the 1990s when Cathy Corison was the wine maker. Once they parted ways, I haven't kept up.

Brian Gilp

Very happy with subzero Fridge. Thinking of adding a subzero built in wine cabinet. Anyone have any experience? Only for a few months. Got a 27 inch that’s been discontinued for a good price. No problems yet. Reviews say that capacity is based on Bdx bottles and larger bottles result in less but th...

Brian Gilp

Any ideas about a vent hood? Can you place the motor near the exhaust so as to minimize the noise? Remote mount fans are an option on many hoods. I know the blue stars offer it and whatever my brother has does as well. We didn’t go that way due to where we duct out and my hesitation of mounting the...

Brian Gilp

I’d avoid Linden on a holiday weekend. It will be crowded and one can’t reserve a cellar tasting ahead of time so all you can get is the open tasting which rarely showcases the wines worth buying. If you want an experience and don’t mind the price, reserve a tasting at RdV. They priced me out many v...

Brian Gilp

If the blue star cooktops are made to the same standard as the range then it’s worth it. I have some issues with the oven but nothing but praise for the burners. Hi Brian - We also had oven issues with our old Blue Star, but the company claimed, and reviews supported, that those heating problems (e...

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