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I used to do 3, sometimes 4. Nowadays I do 2 as it has diversified my cellar.

I just enjoyed a bottle of 2009 Copain “Lie Clair” Syrah Mendocino. Very deep and savory with several years left in the tank. There doesn’t seem to be any info on this bottling anywhere on the internet including CellarTracker. Purchased on Winebid a few years ago (well before the recent deluge of C...

Next time you visit I’m making you cook!

Rib-eye

Chris Blum wrote: ↑
December 7th, 2018, 6:00 am
Do we still have an NSFW forum?

Not a tasting note (yet) but I wanted to give Will Segui a shout out for just being a class act. Some of you may have seen in another thread that I was having some difficulty with my William & Mary delivery via FedEx. As best I can tell FedEx scanned it last Wednesday and Thursday as being on the t...

The notes are in and the tally is complete. A total of 53 tasting notes. $23 @$20/note and 30 @ $25/note so we raised $1,210.00 for Jason and his family. I’d like to thank everyone who posted their tasting notes and shared a little of themselves with all of us. Special thanks to the Berserkers who o...

L e o F r o k i c wrote: ↑
December 3rd, 2018, 1:59 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
December 1st, 2018, 11:24 am
Frank, 2 people $140, so it’s $70pp not $60pp? Asking for a friend.
"Friend" who can't read

Hey now...

https://media.giphy.com/media/HDzHq496Pz3i0/giphy.gif “Clarity now!” Current donation is $17 per note or $22 per note that includes a picture of you with the bottle! Update: $20 and $25 with you pictured! Way to go guys and gals! Well my math fails me but thankfully it’s just my math. [wink.gif] Ac...

Today is the last day for this thread so you have until Midnight PST Tuesday to get those notes and pictures loaded. Let’s finish this one strong!

1994 Nalle Zinfandel - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (12/3/2018) Cork was crumbly, needed to use the Durand. Wine is surprisingly fresh. It’s been hit and miss with aged Nalle Zinfandels but this one is a win. Nose of strawberry preserves and a new leather wallet. The same strawb...

Bdklein wrote: ↑
December 3rd, 2018, 8:12 am

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
December 3rd, 2018, 6:57 am
Your cellar is generally worth what you paid for it over the years.
Not sure I agree with this. All depends on the contents .

Unless you are selling it or borrowing money against it it’s not worth any more than you paid for it.

Your cellar is generally worth what you paid for it over the years. Some bottles appreciate while others depreciate in value.

I thought you meant since I started collecting. I voted 1 tier too high.

I told my wife tonight that we needed to drink more wine because we’re out of storage space and she said I needed to stop buying wine. Can you believe that?

I need to have a cellar reduction party. Who wants to come?

I can't keep up with all the wineries, new to me. Love the AVA. Tantalizing note. [cheers.gif] Well you won’t have to keep up with this one since 2016 is their last vintage. My Son-in-law introduced me to this as the winemaker is a friend of his. Brought one over on Thanksgiving and I liked it so m...

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2018, 6:06 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2018, 5:45 pm

Bud Carey wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2018, 12:55 pm
Popped a 2014 for dinner tonight.
The ‘14 was my 2017 WOTY, absolutely loved it.
Was it '14 that you opened for me?
Spectacular, whichever vintage

That it was.

‘16 Seghesio Sonoma County Zin A recent WBer posted a note on this calling it forgettable. I’m in total agreement. Kind of sweet dark fruit on the front palate. Finishes with kind of awkward acidity. I can see this getting crushed at a party, but for the same $$, the DCV Heritage is a way better wi...

2016 BKB Pinot Noir Makena - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills (12/2/2018) Dark garnet to the rim, candied black cherry nose, juicy core of black cherry made in a carbonic style, lip smacking acidity, stemmy, soy sauce, juicy, lively, gulpable. If Hardy Wallace made a Pinot Noir it...

Bud Carey wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2018, 12:55 pm
Popped a 2014 for dinner tonight.

The ‘14 was my 2017 WOTY, absolutely loved it.

World class vineyard that Limerick Lane is.

Frank, 2 people $140, so it’s $70pp not $60pp? Asking for a friend.

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
November 30th, 2018, 4:38 am
A bunch of champagne producers make .187 bottles. I've never seen a 100 ml bottle

Shirley you jest!

2017 Turley Old Vines Zinfandel - Baby killing but that’s why I buy a case of this every vintage. Abundant raspberry/blackberry fruit, brambly goodness. Long and pleasing with great depth. Tegan holds the reins back on this and lets the old vines do the talking. A no brainer purchase year in and ye...

I pulled a relic out last night to contribute to the cause here. This was purchased up at the Monte Bello tasting room (along with the '92 and '93) on the first trip I took with my (not yet at the time) wife down to California. 1994 Ridge Lytton Estate (ATP bottling) Color still pretty intact but t...

Nice start everybody! Remember, every pic of your mug with the wine means another donation $5 on top of the note.

ky1em!ttskus wrote: ↑
November 29th, 2018, 8:53 pm

ky1em!ttskus wrote: ↑
November 29th, 2018, 1:40 pm
‘15 or ‘16 OVZ tonight?
Went with ‘16 as I have more. Young. Delicious. Helped out a berserker. #noregrets

Time to check on the 2008 Lauterbach Syrah at ten years of age. Initial indications are excellent! The color is dark purple like blackberry. Nose is somewhat muted upon decanting, but it reveals some dark fruit over dust. Initial taste is excellent; dark berry fruits mixed with hints of dust, tar, ...

Bergamot Alley closed :( One of my favorite memories was winning their annual spelling bee - never even used the gift certificate! newhere Thank you, I’ve updated the listing. I also added the new Russian River Brewing Brewpub/Tasting Bar/Retail Store/Brewery Facility in Windsor If anyone sees wine...

“Clarity now!”

Current donation is $17 per note or $22 per note that includes a picture of you with the bottle!

Update: $20 and $25 with you pictured! Way to go guys and gals!

Carlisle Carlisle it is then. Frank, as for the donations I’m trying to get some clarity but the way i read it now it’s $17 per note or $27 with a pic of a Berserker. All for a good cause. 2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (11/28/2018) D...

Always a fan of Keefer fruit, particular Ed Kurtzman's work with it. Didn't know Flowers did one! Bottle Barn purchased the cellar of one of the Keefers in an estate sale and is selling it off in store. Selection varies daily by year and producer. I’ve seen Flowers, Siduri, Failla, Sandler, Keefer ...

Sean Malloy wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2018, 9:02 am
Thanks for the note. I don't have any of this, but it is always nice to see Cali Pinot holding up well over the years. IIRC, Flowers is usually in the 13.x% abv...do you know what this one was at?

The bottle read 14%. It showed in the texture but no heat whatsoever.

Mike Stoneking wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2018, 12:26 pm
Hey Brian, I will back you up with an additional $5 donation for every tasting note.

Thanks Mike! I have another anonymous donor of $2/note!

Jim Stewart wrote: ↑
November 27th, 2018, 4:06 pm

. . . going way back, circa 1975 to Italian Swiss Colony, probably the first Zinfandel we tasted

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Whoa! Nice pull.

larry schaffer wrote: ↑
November 26th, 2018, 8:57 pm
Darn it - opened 3 wonderful ones on T-Day . . . will have to find more to open this week, my friend.

Cheers!

Go for it pal!

I love what Frank has done bringing the community together with these VTs. It all started back in 2013 when Frank was waxing about his cellar overflowing when I suggested a Frank Murray III Virtual Tasting so that we could help him create space for more wines. Frank took the reigns and, true to form...

2002 Flowers Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (11/26/2018) Bricksh burgundy red, nose of dried cherries, mushrooms and sage. Creamy texture, strawberry rhubarb pie, nice dose of acid, chewy tannins, long tart finish. Winner! https://cdn....

2002 Flowers Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley of Russian River Valley (11/26/2018) Bricksh burgundy red, nose of dried cherries, mushrooms and sage. Creamy texture, strawberry rhubarb pie, nice dose of acid, chewy tannins, long tart finish. Winner! C94B7B39-413...

Sean Devaney wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2018, 8:32 am
Ice forming is often a sign of low refrigerant. After 20 years I would opt for replacement.

I would first check for blockage in the venting and inlet (filter) restricting airflow across the cooling coils.

L e o F r o k i c wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2018, 7:29 am

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
November 25th, 2018, 7:23 am

L e o F r o k i c wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2018, 9:19 pm
I donated thru their website, no time to go to post office this week.
Your name isn’t on the attendee list. Better follow up.
Who do I follow up with? Frank? Laura's house?

I would imagine Laura’s House.

L e o F r o k i c wrote: ↑
November 22nd, 2018, 9:19 pm
I donated thru their website, no time to go to post office this week.

Your name isn’t on the attendee list. Better follow up.

My only experience was a bottle of ‘82 Duriff I had at Berns a couple years back. It was fantastic and a sign that the wines were built to age. 1982 Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards Durif Jones Ranch - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains This wine was the surprise treat of the even...

Jason Hagen wrote: ↑
November 20th, 2018, 9:18 pm

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
August 13th, 2018, 9:28 am

Not quite as expressive but here is a pic from my 14 year olds IG

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T&P man, T&P. (Tasting notes and Pledges)

As always, very good review. Now go find and old Thunder Mountain bottle to review! Would you settle for Black Mountain? Jess Jackson, when he was still alive, petitioned to the Dept of Interior to change the name of Black Mountain to Jackson Mountain because he owned a winery and vineyards at the ...

I stored over 20 cases under my stairs in the OCBs (original cardboard boxes) with the bottles cork down for years. Esay to mark the outside of the box with what is inside, they pack tightly, stack well and when you need to move them you can do that 12 bottles at a time.

Opened this Thanksgiving with a slew of other wines. Was a standout for me. The estate vineyard from this wine was purchased by Gallo some time follwing Chip Lyeths death in 1988 from a stunt plane crash and is now known as Barelli Ranch. I found this bottle at Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa who purchase...

On tap...

brigcampbell wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2018, 1:38 pm

Carlos Delpin wrote: ↑
November 21st, 2018, 6:32 am
Bridge, I can take the week of December 12 with a Bordeaux theme. Benefit will be Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief. Let me know if that works.
you got it.

Look at Carlos, “Bridge”ing the gap.

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