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We’ve done take out from several local places. Every single one said they are busy.

Buying only what I can’t resist. Picked up some more Dirty and Rowdy this morning. I had no idea Mourvèdre could taste like theirs.

For those that are interested, there is a great Bedrock Conversations podcast with Skyla Olds the daughter of Sky’s owner. It’s a wonderful podcast with Chris from Bedrock wines. Bedrock makes a Syrah and Zin from Sky as well.

Robert M yers wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2020, 7:42 am
Looks like an interesting winery that I’d never heard of. Website says they are off the grid! I’m on the lookout to try for sure, interesting that 2014 seems like the most recent release?

They had a fire.

I’ve had the Mission and the Marsanne and all I can say is BUY IT.

Interesting topic. Based on taste alone, I some ideas, I would be curious to find out the correct answer.

Had the Shake Ridge tonight. Good googly moogly man. Awesome wine.

David Baum wrote: ↑
March 22nd, 2020, 6:27 pm
As with most things California leads it does not follow

Colorado offers this service as well...for at least a week or so now.

Mine says 28th.
The world has gone mad, I say.

I just updated my shipping address over the weekend for three shipments in the next couple of weeks.
Just go to CT, see what you have coming in and update on the wineries website. I got a confirmation back from all three. Took maybe five minutes total.

My wine arrives today. Will join in this weekend.

How did Merlot show? And for 2010's, how do they compare to some of the old world style cabs? Curious if the style changed to more fruit driven like other Cali cabs. Popped the ‘91 mag of Howell Mountain Merlot. Wowza. Cork was almost completely trashed and soaked, but it didn’t matter. A rich eart...

Got the mag of the ‘91 Merlot today and popped one of the ‘10 Oakville’s. More fruit than the Yountville, but also some nice tannins. Great wine for $23. Will go years. I know Victor said the early ‘90’s are the better ones, but I have been very pleased the 2010’s I bought. How did Merlot show? And...

I am in, especially after hearing your interview with Chris on the Bedrock podcast.

Awesome idea!

Got the mag of the ‘91 Merlot today and popped one of the ‘10 Oakville’s. More fruit than the Yountville, but also some nice tannins. Great wine for $23. Will go years. I know Victor said the early ‘90’s are the better ones, but I have been very pleased the 2010’s I bought. How did Merlot show? And...

The ‘10 Oakville reminded a lot of the Congruence wines. May they Rest In Peace.

We’re building a house, then the move, then all the other stuff related to a new house. Probably won’t fly for at least another 18 months. Hoping it’s safe by then.

Have the mission open right now. You guys won’t be disappointed. Elegant and fairly light weight. Reminds me a bit of a Sandlands Trousseau. No rough edges. Nothing funky. Fine wine. And yes, let me pile on with the praise of these gorgeous *looking* bottles. Save some for day 2. The spice emerges ...

Got the mag of the ‘91 Merlot today and popped one of the ‘10 Oakville’s. More fruit than the Yountville, but also some nice tannins. Great wine for $23. Will go years.
I know Victor said the early ‘90’s are the better ones, but I have been very pleased the 2010’s I bought.

Did you catch the Jet Blue story this morning? Who would want to fly anywhere now.

The other shoe drops.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/11/coronav ... urope.html

My BD purchase arrived today: a case of the ‘08 375 Bordeaux blends and a magnum. Had to pop a 375. Wow, just in a perfect place now. Still has years to go, what a treat.

Thank you Emily.

Just postponed a Spain trip that was scheduled for early May. I figure that it’s possible things look more clear, and better in a few months, and then there will be good short lead-time deals. So will just hold off. I don’t think I’ve ever done a “staycation” of more than a couple of work days. Tha...

Just postponed a Spain trip that was scheduled for early May. I figure that it’s possible things look more clear, and better in a few months, and then there will be good short lead-time deals. So will just hold off. I don’t think I’ve ever done a “staycation” of more than a couple of work days. Tha...

Yes, although it would be a brilliant marketing trick to let everyone have bottle no 0001, I'm afraid that the sad truth is that the printer screwed it up. It's supposed to say the second number, ie 1639/2600. But for some reason they printed every bottle with 0001 and then the rising number after....

Unloading my bottles I noticed this little number.

My wines arrived last night. Like the look and a nice thank you note inside. Can't wait to try these.

Order in.

Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet $20 ish. Drinks at 2x the price. Bodegas Ateca Calatayud Atteca Old Vines $16 ish Old Vine Grenache. Cheap complexity. Antinori Toscana. Available in just about every wine store in America. Consistently good. $15 ish Wild card, a bunch of stuff on Winebid if you a...

I had a ‘14 Nervo over the last two nights. Can’t say it was my favorite. Very rustic. Seemed much older than 5-6 years. The 13 Nervo is the only Bedrock wine i have not cared for. Zero nose, plenty of acidity, but no fruit and a bitter finish. Hopefully time will help but I'm not holding my breath...

Listened to the Hardy Wallace podcast today. Best one yet?
I think I need to buy some Dirty and Rowdy.

I got my Winebid shipment today and popped the ‘10 Yountville V block. For $23, it’s actually pretty good. I’d pay double. I bought some of the Oakville too. Will try that soon. It seems young and needs a decant, but I’d buy more at this price. Deep black cherry, menthol and tobacco. I dropped 3x th...

The Merlot and Mataro are always good.

Robert M yers wrote: ↑
March 7th, 2020, 8:05 pm

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Robert M yers wrote: ↑
March 7th, 2020, 7:56 pm
What’s the price point range on these? Assuming Carlisle and Bedrock esque?
Not really. Joel has his own style.
Pricing style?

Oh clarity...

Then the answer is yes, $30 ish to $50+ ish.

Robert M yers wrote: ↑
March 7th, 2020, 7:56 pm
What’s the price point range on these? Assuming Carlisle and Bedrock esque?

Not really. Joel has his own style.

Joel just emailed this... From Seeing 20/20 – Sonoma & Anderson Valley Preview (Jan 2020) by Antonio Galloni I was super-impressed with the 2018s from Joel Peterson's Once & Future. The 2018s are wonderfully vibrant, focused and full of character. In many ways, Peterson has returned to his roots fro...

Steve Anderson wrote: ↑
March 7th, 2020, 9:57 am
BD Sampler Pack Arrived. Looking forward to giving one a try after a suitable resting period!

Have you tried them yet?

How about now?

Two cases now reported in Colorado. Both parties recently did international travel.

I dropped so many lists, but find myself enjoying wine more. #buyingwide.

I've had some great Ojai's with age on them recently. They have held up well.

Thanks for the notes. Looking forward to getting my bottles soon.

I used CT to guide my buys. How do you pass up well aged Napa wines for $23 including the premium.

I bought some select bottles. Some too cheap to just let go by.

Do I understand winebid.com correctly - that all auctions end at the same time? I'm currently the high bidder on way too many items (most at opening bid) that I expect I will get outbid on. But it's not staggered at all, correct? So I can't up some bids later if I get oubid on others earlier? They ...

Feeling better about cancelling Barcelona next week. Cases of the virus have now shown up in the city and south. If we had to be quarantined coming back or worse, in country, that would have sucked. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/coronavirus-spain-latest-travel-advice-barcelona-covid-...

2012 West of Temperance Aglianico. Great spot right now.

Newly purchased travel insurance will not cover Coronavirus-related trip cancellations or interruptions, because the virus is now a known, pre-existing risk for future travel. We investigated getting reimbursed for the $600 Costco could not refund (United kept $300/ticket to cancel) and the trip in...

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