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I wasn't happy with the 2014 Bedrock Kirschenmann Vineyard. I drank this tonight with BBQ brisket from Joe's KC BBQ. Someone up thread said the wine wasn't anything special. I agree. The color wasn't the full grape color you'd expect. It was somewhat lighter than normal. This wine had a pleasant no...

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The Bourgogne Rouge is $16 US. Solid and affordable.

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For people responding to this thread, I'd be curious to know how you make your decisions if you haven't tasted the wines? Following the press, this forum, word of mouth, or simply trying to maintain allocations with sources? William I use your information here and on Parker, plus Jasper Morris, Bil...

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I checked for old threads and can't find any mention. Anyone familiar with them?

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Good price on this 2018 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis Blanc -$77

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The 12 bottle rectangular boxes I have knocked the bottom & top out of just leaving the four sides, painted them, and used them for above ground gardening.

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The Chorey was my introduction to Drouhin and I enjoy it quite a bit. I'd also like to try the Tollot-Beaut and Rapet's versions.

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Those at retail thank you. They might actually fit amongst the other Zins!

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Look out for Centonze. Should be well under $20.

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I've always been a big fan of Torremoron. Sub-$15 from 100+ year-old vines and no oak.

https://www.oleobrigado.com/wine/552-torremoron-tinto

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It doesn't complete with most of the names mentioned above $20 but at $15 I thought that Foxglove Zin was quaff-able.

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Dennis Borczon wrote: ↑June 3rd, 2020, 5:36 am I think everyone is really waiting for the Jasper Morris redo of Inside Burgundy where he can be a little bit more candid about the producers than he was in the first tome. (diplomatically of course!) This is supposed to be due in 2021 sometime.

I'm looking forward to that.

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I would love to see wineries list that they are using DIAM on the bottle label or capsule. If you are not familiar with a producers regimen it might then inspire confidence on the part of the consumer to make a purchase.

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There's an affordable Alex Gambal there as well.

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I suspect that because Jasper has since left his wine buyer role, he will provide even more revealing opinions. I believe he mentioned something to that effect in Levi Dalton's podcast. I believe it had something to do with still being in the retail trade when he wrote the book, not being able to &...

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I may have to crack one open this weekend in anticipation of the new release! Yay!

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Louis Latour Are you sure about this? Everything I have seen to date is under cork, and Louis-Fabrice made no mention of DIAM when we last tasted together. William, The only evidence I have are bottles I have opened myself and saved the corks. I've been working my way through the "affordable&q...

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Troy Stark wrote: ↑January 9th, 2020, 1:25 pm Let's assume someone had a lead on this wine at $42/btl. Case buy???

Oh yeah. 100%

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Love that price tag!

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Nice note. I have a bottle of the 2013 version of this.

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Thanks for the note. I still have one and thought about pulling it for Thanksgiving.

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Sheldrake Point Finger Lakes. Theirs goes through malolactic and is usually very pale in color. Over the past few years they have really begun to dial it in. Great price too.

https://www.kreck.com/CartXE/Stores/548 ... y_noir.pdf

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UK critic Tim Atkin has posted comments on twitter similar to John Gilman.

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We picked up a País from the producer Garage Wine Co., their 2017 "215 BC Ferment". 92 points Vinous. Is that the one they blend with a small amount of Carignan or Carmenere? Or is it 100% Pais? According to this, just Pais; https://www.bowlerwine.com/wine-or-spirit/pais-215-bc-ferment

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We picked up a País from the producer Garage Wine Co., their 2017 "215 BC Ferment". 92 points Vinous.

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Tried the 2017 and found it both young and aggressively oaked. On day two+ it began to hit its stride. Definitely well made wines.

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Latour's CC in 2014 and 2015 was outstanding. Tempting... I used to cellar and drink Latour CCs in the pre-premox days. How is the oak on latter day Latour CCs? Any insight on drinking windows or premox risk? William Kelley and Bill Nanson have posted comments that Latour have been making positive ...

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This may not help you, but some '08s seem to be showing well. I only started actively cellaring these with '09, and I'm not opening anything from then on yet other than 2012, because I don't think they'll get any better and I want them out of my cellar. It might be time to start checking in on some...

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Thanks.

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I realized I've been sitting on a decent amount of Cru Beaujolais from 2009 through 2015 (lots of JP Brun, Lapierre, Bouland, etc). I know it might come down to specific producers or sites, but any recent experiences pro/con with specific vintages?

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The Charles & Charles Cab/Syrah has been pretty good at times (again another Charles Smith affiliated wine).

I would try some Spanish Monastrell perhaps if you want to break out of Cab.

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I've been to the Rivera winery. Beautiful area. Do they still make a Bombino Nero rose'?

Bombino Bianco is pretty much just another Italian curiosity. Besides Rivera's wine the only other varietal Bombino Bianco I have seen is one by Giancarlo Ceci called "Panascio". About $15.

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My wife wanted a barn door, she didn't want to throw the boxes away, voila! A good way to remember some of the wines we have drank together over the years too! At retail we used the box logos in a similar fashion and attached them to a piece of plywood in front of a metal desk. I use the boxes at h...

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A friend was flying recently and had a cheap bottle of whisky lifted. There was a TSA inspection note inside his luggage but no note of the confiscation. I wonder if they are removing these items because they believe there are improperly packed?

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I opened a bottle of the 2012 Amador Chenin to celebrate the recent release. Still rocking and really complex.

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Mayacamas is malo-blocked.

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Toby P wrote: ↑November 26th, 2018, 3:54 pm
Bonny Doon is selling 2012-2017 verticals of Le Cigare Volant for 50% off list (with free shipping by case). Wanted to try these but think I have enough wine on hand at the moment

I think Bonny Doon is still honoring their Cyber Monday misc. 6-pk deal for $99.

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Finger Lakes Riesling was requested so I think we're doing the Dr. Frank Eugenia Rsv. I have some 2014 & 15 Bourgogne rouge/Passetoutgrain I have amassed and just need to decide which to open.

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c fu wrote: ↑November 8th, 2018, 9:29 am Jadot is using Diam now right?
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They even use DIAM on the inexpensive Beaujolais and Macon wines. Whether that's a solution we'll see. But it's nice that they are using good cork all-around.

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I finally made it to the Bootlegger on S. Las Vegas Blvd my last trip; Italian food + steak, good service, family-friendly, etc.

My favorite funky places for food, beer/wine are Carson Kitchen and the Kitchen at the Atomic.

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2009 Bedrock Lorenzo's "Heirloom". Took a few minutes to steady itself and open up. But still very fresh and rocking!

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2016 Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits. Tasted this past week. Count me in as a fan.

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You could give xinomavro a try if can find a good retailer (with good cellar conditions). Kir-Yianni’s Ramnista or Alpha Estates’ Reserve vieilles vignes are good choices. The latter might be a bit more accessible initially, with favorable cellar development for complexity and tannins/acidity to me...

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I have found a few of the Bedrock wines to be backward (some might say simple/dumb stage) at such a young age. Some of em' really fill out with a couple of years in the bottle. I'd be looking to drink slightly older vintages.

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"Turley - the world's greatest Petite Sirah producer?" Not a chance. I held on to a few of the 07-08's for about 5-6 years and they were all a hot, acidic mess. Completely undrinkable. Carlisle makes much better Petites, IMHO. Different winemaker now. And I do notice most of the Petites a...

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I've only had Irancy from two producers myself; Benoit Cantin and Franck Givaudin.

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I remember geeking out over Horton's Norton early in my wine career. Always interesting to taste.

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I see the discrimination first hand at retail and believe it is true. Although I see consumers buy rose' for all sorts of color attributes. My take is that I want rose' with good flavor character regardless of the shade of pink. There are several wines that I USED to buy that they, IMHO, ruined beca...

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mattcitrang wrote:Inventory time coming up?

Could be. My guess is that with certain wines if a period of time passes, and they don't sell any, they mark it down.

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