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Was in Provence earlier this fall. We saw armed guards in almost all the train stations in the larger towns. The guards actually made me more nervous because they stare you down. The TSA folks just touch you. Honestly, that's been the case since the 1980s. They've had heavily armed soldiers at airp...

Was in Provence earlier this fall. We saw armed guards in almost all the train stations in the larger towns. The guards actually made me more nervous because they stare you down. The TSA folks just touch you.

The "comment bully." Need I say more.

The “Label Chaser”. Person who paid a lot therefore the wine is a 95 even though it’s too young and in reality, just not that good.

There are a bunch of hotels right outside the terminal or along the tram. We stayed at Accor and could walk into the terminal that had a nice grocery store with wine and prepared meals. We ate in our room and enjoyed the hassle free experience of getting up the next morning and walking to our plane.

Howard Cooper wrote: ↑
December 5th, 2018, 5:53 am
If you want a wine that geeks and nongeeks both like, try Bedrock Old Vine

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Merrill Lindquist wrote: ↑
December 2nd, 2018, 6:24 pm
I guess "star" and "up and coming" are sort of at odds with each other, if you think about it.

+1

Slight correction, the winery in Littleton is Carboy not Carbon. Sorry, Kyle had to do it.

http://www.carboywinery.com/littleton/

Some of this just landed on my doorstep. Will report back soon.
http://westoftemperance.com/wp-content/ ... erance.pdf

'16 Papera. Young of course, but more old world than new world. Balanced fruit and minerality. One of the more enjoyable Carlisle's I have had in awhile.

Hey Matt. I can recommend a visit to Creekside Cellars Winery and Cafe in Evergreen if it fits into your schedule. Nice people, wines and food. Also a nice ride up to Evergreen from Denver. (can detour to Red Rocks weather permitting). I believe most if not all grapes are from Colorado. Look at the...

I like Bobby. I've met him a few times at the Little Nell, Frasca and he has a new place in Denver called Tavernetta. https://www.tavernettadenver.com/

I've had water out of the tap in many places in Europe. Never had an issue.
Italy, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, France....

There are fruit wines out there. These guys seem to make some including a peach. Not my cup of tea..er, wine.
https://www.carlsonvineyards.com

I had the Teroldego at the winery. Stood out from the rest of their offerings which included tiny lots of other Italian varietals. Nice to see Colorado wineries branching out from the Boudreaux grapes that seem to do well here.

Free shipping at West of Temperance FREESHIP18 is the code.
They have a new Carignane and Fiano as well.

Thanks Steve for offering the wines at the discounted prices. They are a treat to drink.

My experience is that all the flawed or defective wines I've had have come from bottles with pristine corks.

Been through the death of a dog too many times. It never really goes away. My wife and I still speak fondly of all our dogs. They all are special and loved us unconditionally. All we hope is that they knew how much we cared about them.

Erath Pinot from Costco. $11 ish a bottle. Not only bad this year, one of the worst wines I have had ever. Thin, red colored rubbing alcohol.

JulianD wrote: ↑
November 14th, 2018, 3:52 pm
Surprised no one has mentioned the limerick lane

Tempted, but the previous vintages didn’t wow me.

The shippers, UPS, FedEx, will highlight such things as well.

Really, its that good already, huh! I just might have to break my own 5-year rule and bust one out! To me it tasted like if you mixed a good Zin with a good cold climate Syrah. Bright bramble with dark, dark spicy fruits and earth. The two I had went fast and were a joy to drink. YMMV. I am finding...

Back to the OP's question. I think I've had 3 vintages, one of which may have been called "The Label", their first shot at a Cab. Inconsistent would be the way I would describe them. I remember some being OK, some being downright bad. In my mind none worth $44 even though that sounds inexpensive.

Let me describe it in simpler terms. Morgan had to screw around with those wines more.

I would personally take advantage of Steve's final offer on Congruence before I would purchase these.

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Sodini is back in the mix.

2015 and 2016 Domaine Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes
2017 Bedrock Bien Nacido Syrah

From the email we know this is in the release: North Coast (Now called Coast to Foothills) Syrah Pagani Papera Pato Oakville Farmhouse From my receipt last year I can see that I also purchased in addition to the above: Hudson Vineyard Syrah Carlisle Vineyard Zin Cuvee Karatas Alta Vista Gewurtztram...

After what I drank in the Southern Rhône recently, thinking of just stocking up on those.

At the risk of being labelled a heretic, I see no reason to be on Carlisle, Turley, Limerick Lane AND Bedrock. Skinny that down to two. Yeah, lots of overlap and lots available at retail here. Agreed. Easy call for me - I'd keep Carlisle and Bedrock. Turley is pretty widely available and the price/...

Pato Pato Pato Had a 16 the other night. Delectable. Will need maximum Pato. Really, its that good already, huh! I just might have to break my own 5-year rule and bust one out! To me it tasted like if you mixed a good Zin with a good cold climate Syrah. Bright bramble with dark, dark spicy fruits a...

Sending out release emails and allocations is how wineries conduct their business. This is not a hobby for wineries - it is a necessity to stay in business. If you don't want the wine, delete the offer. The "Oh no, another offer" sounds like it is some kind of conspiracy to torment you. Business is...

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Great experience with Tom. He found the wines I was looking for, provided tasting notes and delivered them to my door under budget.
Highly recommend.

https://winesolutions.com/

I’ve had ‘08, ’09, ’11 and ‘14’s and they are all great.

‘13 Saxum James Berry. If things don’t go my way, at 15.7% alc, at least it won’t hurt as much.

Brian G r a f s t r o m wrote: ↑
November 5th, 2018, 8:38 pm
For about $8 or $9, go to Total Wine and buy a bottle of the Spanish "Evodia" Garnacha. You (and others) might be surprised at how well it shows.

Sicky sweet IMHO.

I already drank all my Pato. I need more Pato. Gonna get me some Pato.

‘15 Monte Rosso. For me these have been odd. I had a real primary, stewed fruit one earlier in the year. Tonight the bottle is good, but the 15.9% alcohol adds a noticeable burn and it seems to have a bitterness to what otherwise comes across as red fruits, pepper and licorice. Not my most favorite...

Marcus Dean wrote: ↑
November 5th, 2018, 3:29 pm
Gigondas would be my pick, Im not sure how much they sell Domaine De Bosquets Le Lieu Dit for in the states, but if it fits the price point its pretty good

I think that might be outside the price point. Probably more $50 range.

Gigondas 2010’s

‘15 Monte Rosso. For me these have been odd. I had a real primary, stewed fruit one earlier in the year. Tonight the bottle is good, but the 15.9% alcohol adds a noticeable burn and it seems to have a bitterness to what otherwise comes across as red fruits, pepper and licorice. Not my most favorite ...

I heard some guys like big bottles.

YLee wrote: ↑
November 2nd, 2018, 5:39 pm
I guess you would need to pay taxes on items sold?

IF you have a gain and held for more than a year, 28%. Less than a year, taxed at your income rate.
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/p ... -taxed.asp

Mark Y wrote: ↑
November 2nd, 2018, 3:28 pm
yah.. through the CT link.. it was in 4 figures total value.. but low 4 figure.. not near 10K..

Well I suck then and I am a customer of Benchmark.
Back to Commerce Corner for me.

I’ve sent them two lots. Definitely no where near 10k in value. I sent them list. They send back what they want and what they pass on, And an offer. To me it was around 75-80% of WS. They shipped me empty shipper boxes and labels. I put wine in. Pack. Label. Drop off at FedEx. They receive. Validat...

Just submitted some wines. Was told they want cellars $10,000 and above. Pfft.

Very cool.

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