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- June 15th, 2019, 9:05 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Willamette/McMinnville
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1859
Re: Willamette/McMinnville
On the second portion of your trip, you should be close to one of my favorite Rhone varietal small wineries, Syncline, in Lyle, Washington. Beautiful spot, and nice wines. I'm a club member there, and don't do that lightly. Enjoy the Columbia.
- May 22nd, 2019, 9:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Most complex wines under <$50
- Replies: 50
- Views: 3287
Re: Most complex wines under <$50
One wine near the $50 mark but can be found for a bit less is Evesham Wood Cuvee J Pinot Noir. This estate vineyard near Salem, Oregon produces outstanding and complex wines every year. Check out the story about the yeast they make it with on the website. https://eveshamwood.com
- March 4th, 2019, 2:10 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar
- Replies: 102
- Views: 7678
Re: Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar
My passive cellar in far northern coastal California has its lowest temperatures in February each year, and highest temps in September (about a 10 degree spread averaging 50 in Feb to 60 degrees in Sept). My concern in reading your post was that cellar temp in March was 58-59 in the upper reaches. I...
- November 1st, 2018, 10:21 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Oregon Pinot?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 5557
Re: Best Oregon Pinot?
One of my consistent favs in Oregon Pinot Noir production is Evesham Wood. I'm especially fond of Cuvee J (and the 2016 was just released today). It has wonderful quality in Eola-Amity pinot, and at a good price point.
- November 1st, 2018, 10:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
My favorite Oregon Pinot producer released some 2016's today - in for a case of Evesham Wood (mostly cuvee J).
- June 17th, 2018, 7:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Paso on a Wednesday whim
- Replies: 8
- Views: 563
Paso on a Wednesday whim
We then headed up to Alta Colina and spoke with Maggie and I believe her dad? Bill? Super friendly and cool explaination of the elevation change on their property. Picked up some of their GSM blend as it was a drink now type of wine that I wouldn't hesitate to open with some BBQ foods. We like Alta...
- June 16th, 2018, 9:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 10998
- Views: 402227
What bottle of wine did you open today?
A delicious 2013 Alta Colina Sun Worshipper (54% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache, 19% Syrah) from the Adelaida district in Paso Robles was thoroughly enjoyed here with Eggplant Parmigiana (Lidia Bastianich recipe). Yum all around.
- June 3rd, 2018, 9:58 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A year of data from my passive cellar
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3136
A year of data from my passive cellar
Wouldn't the bottle temp and air temp be the same average over a year, just less variation for the bottle? Depending on the extremes, and the variation of day to day temp, you're more or less right. That was actually my point: the bottle temp will typically not reach the height of the air temp. So ...
- June 3rd, 2018, 9:39 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A year of data from my passive cellar
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3136
A year of data from my passive cellar
Following up on Anton's post, was this air temp, or a bottle probe? If air temp, I'd expect in bottle liquid temp to be less by probably a few degrees. Just to answer the question, the stats I posted were air temp, with the sensor resting atop bottles of wine in the middle of the wine rack. I think...
- June 2nd, 2018, 2:02 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A year of data from my passive cellar
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3136
A year of data from my passive cellar
The Sept. 2nd reading of 71 F is 4 degrees higher than the Sept. 3rd reading of 67 F, but other than that one day, I've never seen a more than 2 F difference on a daily basis. Generally (probably 90% of the time) the temp difference daily is no more than 1 F.
- June 2nd, 2018, 1:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A year of data from my passive cellar
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3136
A year of data from my passive cellar
I live on the northern coast of California (80 miles south of the Oregon border) within 100 yards of the Pacific Ocean, and I have an uninsulated space under my house which I use as a wine cellar. After living here for close to 20 years, I decided to check out just what the temperature and humidity ...
- April 2nd, 2018, 9:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2014 Vincent Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 577
TN: 2014 Vincent Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard
I'm looking forward to trying some of this. I seem to like the flavor profile of the Zenith vineyard. Had the 2012 St. Innocent version the other night and it was singing on day 2. I think I've got the 2014 Vincent lined up for 2020, but now you make me want to try it sooner.
- April 2nd, 2018, 9:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Two Nice Paetras
- Replies: 4
- Views: 330
Two Nice Paetras
Just had the riesling K this evening from my BerserkerDay stash with ham and twice-baked potatoes. I liked it. Reminded me of a Rheingau kabinett, with a bit of an oily character, and with vibrant acidity. I've saved some for tomorrow as well.
- March 24th, 2018, 10:29 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What bottle of wine did you open today?
- Replies: 10998
- Views: 402227
What bottle of wine did you open today?
Last night with dinner of baked ziti and asparagus (from my garden), a BerserkerDay wine, 2016 Artem Gewürztraminer. Lovely wine, great aromatics, clean and fresh. We loved it.
- February 25th, 2018, 8:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Wine Documentaries
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1963
Best Wine Documentaries
I don't know how to get the article without going through the WSJ. Sorry.M Kopecky wrote:Behind the pay wallJim Vandegriff wrote:Lettie Teague's take on this:https://www.wsj.com/articles/7-wine-doc ... 1519326380
- February 25th, 2018, 10:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Best Wine Documentaries
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1963
Best Wine Documentaries
Lettie Teague's take on this:https://www.wsj.com/articles/7-wine-doc ... 1519326380
- February 23rd, 2018, 10:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
4 x 2016 Syncline (Washington state) Picpoul for the summer.
- February 10th, 2018, 9:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Machine learning and wine prediction: for computer geeks!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 197
Machine learning and wine prediction: for computer geeks!
https://medium.freecodecamp.org/using-m ... 2e13d7480d. This is beyond my aptitude, but I thought some high skill folks might find it interesting.
- January 28th, 2018, 10:53 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Lets talk Savoie, well the whites anyway!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 971
Lets talk Savoie, well the whites anyway!
Surprised it hsn’t been mentioned yet, but if you’re talking Savoie whites you need to think about Altesse. This is definitely my favorite white appellation (roussette de Savoie is the grape i think). I love the soft richness of this variety but without heaviness. All white flowers and white peache...
- January 28th, 2018, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Willamette Producers to Check Out?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1173
Willamette Producers to Check Out?
Maysara - incredible winery building, bio-dynamic farm, lovely wines and nice family. Check out the 3 degrees pinot noir for a lighter style, and the pinot gris for an aromatic experience. Kelley Fox makes her wines there.
- January 27th, 2018, 1:21 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Weinbau Paetra -Willamette Valley Riesling, PN, PG, ROSE.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 3932
Weinbau Paetra -Willamette Valley Riesling, PN, PG, ROSE.
Okay, in for the K!
- January 27th, 2018, 12:10 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX Auctions - OPEN NOW! (Close at 8pm PST)
- Topic: AUCTION: EMH Black Cats - 2 Single Barrel Wines - Sparkles Selection & Lady Sapphire
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1588
- January 27th, 2018, 10:59 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Artem Wine Company BDIX Offers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1074
Artem Wine Company BDIX Offers
Yay! I've wanted to try your wines. In for the 6. Thanks, Jim
- January 27th, 2018, 10:51 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Cabot - Rollin in the deep..still Rollin till Monday
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3807
Cabot - Rollin in the deep
Thanks John (and Aida) - SVD's!
- January 26th, 2018, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Lets talk Savoie, well the whites anyway!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 971
Lets talk Savoie, well the whites anyway!
One of my favorites in the red and sparkly category is Renardat-Fache Vin du Bugey Cerdon. It is fun, lightly sweet, bubbly, delicious, has depth of flavor and is great with food. Jimedwardmilstein wrote:
Any other producers people have tasted and liked from Savoie ?
- January 17th, 2018, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Who makes your favorite domestic Mourvedre?
- Replies: 115
- Views: 4089
Who makes your favorite domestic Mourvedre?
In Washington state, I favor Syncline. In California, Tablas Creek.
- November 24th, 2017, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2010 Evesham Wood Les Puit Sec PN
- Replies: 13
- Views: 612
TN: 2010 Evesham Wood Les Puit Sec PN
I really like the wine from that vineyard. I just purchased some 2015 Le Puits Sec (as well as the cuvee J from the same vineyard). I find it hard to keep my hands off them for more than a few years though.
- October 27th, 2017, 10:08 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Some New Tablas Creeks...(long/boring)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 418
TN: Some New Tablas Creeks...(long/boring)
VINsider here too! I really enjoy their relatively restrained 100% Mourvedre. Great folks there, and wonderful wine blog as you mentioned. I look forward to their shipments.
- October 11th, 2017, 10:33 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Catastrophic Fires In Napa and Sonoma
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 91724
Catastrophic Fires In Napa
I just received an email from Michelle Davis of Matanzas Creek Winery. She states: "Thank you for your email and concern. At this time our staff is safe as we have kept the winery closed since the start of the fires. Our Winery is currently very close to the active fire in Annadel State Park but we ...
- May 28th, 2017, 11:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
I went to the Memorial Day open house at Briceland Vineyards in southern Humboldt county, California yesterday and came away with 2014 Ronda's Vineyard Pinot Noir, and a real rarity (23 cases made) of Andrew's Pet Nat d' Orleans - grapes (a muscat variant) grown at Ishi Pishi Ranch in Orleans, CA in...
- May 2nd, 2017, 10:59 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Can You Recommend Some Organic or Biodynamic Wines?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 472
Can You Recommend Some Organic or Biodynamic Wines?
Maysara in Oregon (the Momtazi vineyard) is farmed biodynamically, as is Tablas Creek in Paso Robles.
- December 28th, 2016, 5:58 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Carlisle are you drinking?
- Replies: 1465
- Views: 99580
Which Carlisle are you drinking?
Had this last night and I quite agree! Delicious and delightful with pizza and friends.Steve Nordhoff wrote:2013 Papera was singing and open for business.
- June 9th, 2016, 11:49 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
On a trip to Oregon to meet my new granddaughter, a quick stop at St. Innocent brought 2014 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2013 Momtazi Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2014 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir, and 2014 Freedom Hill Chardonnay. A quick stop at Emerson Vineyard brought that prototypical Oregon pizza wine, B...
- May 13th, 2016, 2:23 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
We had a wonderful dinner of risotto with wild mushrooms (chanterelles) and peas cooked up by my partner, with a Laguerre 2012 Côtes du Roussillon Le Ciste Blanc. We both liked it so much that the Chambers St. emailer the next day found me buying the 2014 vintage of the same wine. Enjoyable wine...i...
- April 5th, 2016, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cabot Syrah fan? Live on the north coast?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1671
Cabot Syrah fan? Live on the north coast?
Anyone have recent TN or impressions on this wine? My wife opened up one of the bottles I had purchased the other day, and asked me to guess what it was. I noted the deep color, the slight bacon on the nose, the olives and cherries in the taste, and the good acidity, and just the hint of tannin at ...
- March 31st, 2016, 2:13 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Cabot Syrah fan? Live on the north coast?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1671
Cabot Syrah fan? Live on the north coast?
Hey, Cabot Syrah fans who live on the north coast, the NorthCoast Co-op has the 2010 Klamath Cuvee Syrah on sale for $14.99 a bottle. I suggest a hike over to the Eureka or Arcata stores.
- February 23rd, 2016, 10:25 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 12235
- Views: 588421
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
Mixed case of Vincent winery's 2014 pinot noir (Zenith, Bjornson, Eola-Amity). Yum in a few years.
- February 23rd, 2016, 9:48 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Oregon wine trip
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1405
Oregon wine trip
Mandy, a winery whose wines I've been enjoying of late is Vincent. Since you mentioned a liking of Eola-Amity wines (which I second) you might like to see if our erstwhile board member is present for a tasting at Grochau where I believe he makes his wines. Hope you have a great time, and please repo...
- January 27th, 2016, 1:09 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay VII (January 27, 2016)
- Topic: Vincent 2014 4-pack from Oregon
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2915
Vincent 2014 4-pack from Oregon
Richard,
I'll bet Pinot Noir is spelled the same way... other than that...prepare for that Oregon terroir.
I'll bet Pinot Noir is spelled the same way... other than that...prepare for that Oregon terroir.
- January 27th, 2016, 9:39 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay VII (January 27, 2016)
- Topic: Vincent 2014 4-pack from Oregon
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2915
Vincent 2014 4-pack from Oregon
I'm in!
- January 10th, 2016, 10:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Four DeLoach Zins '94...(short/boring)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 458
TN: Four DeLoach Zins '94...(short/boring)
I remember Rue Vineyard zins that I liked from DeLoach way back when. Recently I tried a 2012 Saitone Vineyard zin from them that was outstandingly good. They had it reserved for their mailing list, but I did manage to talk my way into a couple of bottles for a zin tasting, and it was wonderful.
- October 9th, 2015, 7:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Dry Creek Vly photos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 230
Dry Creek Vly photos
One of my favorite places. Thanks for the photos.
- August 6th, 2015, 8:02 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Willamette Valley Trip Report (long/boring) (updated with final day)
- Replies: 38
- Views: 1951
Willamette Valley Trip Report (long/boring) (updated with final day)
Wonderful write-up. Thanks!
- July 9th, 2015, 10:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: My prediction in 5-7 years about Oregon Chardonnay
- Replies: 98
- Views: 4455
My prediction in 5-7 years about Oregon Chardonnay
I'll have to second that Mark Vlossak recommendation. I recently tasted at St. Innocent and found the Chard to be quite enjoyable.
- January 28th, 2015, 10:32 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: The annual WHAT DID YOU BUY ON BERSERKERDAY thread
- Replies: 80
- Views: 3154
The annual WHAT DID YOU BUY ON BERSERKERDAY thread
I bought Oregon! (Patricia Green vine age, Biggio Hamina 6 pack).
- January 27th, 2015, 12:14 pm
- Forum: BerserkerDay VI (January 27, 2015)
- Topic: Biggio Hamina dry farmed mainly Pinot six pack
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2258
Biggio Hamina dry farmed mainly Pinot six pack
PM sent! Looking forward to the wines.
- January 27th, 2015, 9:45 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay VI (January 27, 2015)
- Topic: Patricia Green Cellars Berserker Day 3 Packages of Pinot Noir
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2056
Patricia Green Cellars Berserker Day 3 Packages of Pinot Noir
Love their wines! I'm in.
- January 23rd, 2015, 10:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Chicago <3 Prüm
- Replies: 17
- Views: 897
Chicago <3 Prüm
"I will let them sleep, I will let them sleep, I will let them sleep."
- January 17th, 2015, 9:14 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Pinot Clones: your favorite and why?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1724
Pinot Clones: your favorite and why?
I have wondered about this question as well. On my last trip to the Willamette Valley I stopped at Cherry Hill Winery (Eola-Amity) and their two estate pinots are made from either Pommard or Dijon clones separately. I enjoyed the taste comparison and purchased the Pommard clone bottling. This confir...
- November 1st, 2014, 8:04 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Finally A New Book About Barolo And Barbaresco
- Replies: 223
- Views: 13445
Finally A New Book About Barolo And Barbaresco
I recently finished the book, which I very much enjoyed. It led me to purchase a mixed case of Barolo's and Barbaresco's from some of the producers she mentioned. I found the book useful to me as a neophyte and it enabled me to make some sense of what was an unknown area.