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- December 13th, 2020, 3:47 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Walter Scott has raised the bar for how wineries interact with their clients during Covid with their 2019 barrel tasting
- Replies: 79
- Views: 4547
Re: Walter Scott has raised the bar for how wineries interact with their clients during Covid with their 2019 barrel tas
First i have to say nice kit, love the other addins they did. I know you can't offer wine for free, but I thought you could offer shipping for free? Shipping can be “included”, but the backend of the winery books have to show that. It makes $1 or $0.01 is more common easier to account for. We did ti...
- December 10th, 2020, 10:44 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Foursight Pinot Noir Charles Vineyard
- Replies: 1
- Views: 197
Re: TN: 2011 Foursight Pinot Noir Charles Vineyard
I am glad you enjoyed that wine. 2011 was a unique vintage. Large berries and thin skins, wet year with no real summer. As the year progressed it looked to be very late. Over half the fruit in AV was picked after rains. I saw the weather coming earlier than most and set pick dates, for my day job at...
- March 8th, 2020, 11:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: ‘Like Licking an Ashtray’: Fires’ Invisible Threat to Australia’s Wines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 493
Re: ‘Like Licking an Ashtray’: Fires’ Invisible Threat to Australia’s Wines
Not fun to deal with at all. Its my biggest concern especially in low rain years like this one.
- March 8th, 2020, 10:24 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
- Replies: 613
- Views: 41311
Re: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
All the Boonville fans ran last night. Were not "out" yet but better safe than sorry.
- March 4th, 2020, 12:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard
- Replies: 11
- Views: 857
Re: TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard
I hope Ted is still able to work with this vineyard, but it did sell to KB a couple years back.
Its a must buy for me, love Littori and this vineyard is our view to the east behind the winery.
Its a must buy for me, love Littori and this vineyard is our view to the east behind the winery.
- March 4th, 2020, 11:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: West Sonoma Coast (Extreme coast/Fort Ross Seaview) Pinot Noirs
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4903
Re: West Sonoma Coast (Extreme coast/Fort Ross Seaview) Pinot Noirs
Enthusiastic +1 on the Raen wines. They’re special. Anderson Valley wines almost always lack the finesse of the best from the true coastal sites in Sonoma, in my opinion. It’s a lot warmer up there, even at elevation. That might not be a bad thing for Julie, but it’s worth noting. Average temperatu...
- March 4th, 2020, 11:10 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anderson Valley Brief Visit and a Few Notes -- Added Photos
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3145
Re: Anderson Valley Brief Visit and a Few Notes -- Added Photos
Joe, I'll be posting some notes from my trip soon. Our visit with you was a highlight and you were such a generous host. It's always special to taste some older vintages, I especially loved the 2009 pinot and my wife has already polished off all of the Sauv Blancs. Anderson Valley is really a treat...
- February 28th, 2020, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Grape Radio- Au Revoir!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 911
Grape Radio- Au Revoir!
http://www.graperadio.com/archives/2020/02/26/au-revoir/ Get your favorite content downloaded by March 15th when the site comes down. I really have enjoyed the content over the years, sad to see them go but I understand. I feel lucky to have been able to be on an episode, such a great group of guys.
- February 28th, 2020, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Tasting visits...trifling questions.
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1760
Re: Tasting visits...trifling questions.
Some examples of what we have done... We visited Jarvis last fall and took a 1992 Jarvis Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Franc. The wines were from the first year they released wine and the new winemaker and the tasting guide had never experienced them, so it was a fun reason to open those bottles in a ...
- February 28th, 2020, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
- Replies: 613
- Views: 41311
Re: 2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread
The grape market will be a very big story as spring develops. More on that later. There are lots of reports of a California grape glut in the wine press. Grape and wine if Silicon Valley Bank is correct. Were all ready for the vintage, pruned, frost sprinklers and fan tested. We just need more rain...
- February 28th, 2020, 2:44 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anderson Valley Brief Visit and a Few Notes -- Added Photos
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3145
Re: Anderson Valley Brief Visit and a Few Notes -- Added Photos
This AVA sounds VERY appealing to me for a trip! Relaxing country atmosphere, hardly the need to make many appointments and a beautiful coastline? Sign me up! Sounds like Santa Ynez valley, one of my favorite places to visit. I recently realized after opening a 2014 Rhys Anderson and a 2012 WS Morn...
- February 28th, 2020, 2:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Anderson Valley recs?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1852
Re: Anderson Valley recs?
Matt thanks for the kind words. Were now the 7th oldest tasting room in AV going into our 11th year of being open. Im still out front pouring most days, less Jan/Sept.Matt Mauldin wrote: ↑January 5th, 2020, 3:18 pm Wow, one from the vaults. One thing is surely still true.... Joe Webb and Foursight - great wines and hospitality!
- February 28th, 2020, 2:38 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?
- Replies: 600
- Views: 52401
- August 24th, 2018, 2:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Mike After Tour--Thoughts on Cali 18 + Top 20 winery wines, top 25 overall (looong)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2357
Re: Mike After Tour--Thoughts on Cali 18 + Top 20 winery wines, top 25 overall (looong)
Great notes and information in this thread.
Mike, thanks for making time to visit AV. I am glad I got to share a couple vintages with you while you were here. Hope to see y'all in February!
Mike, thanks for making time to visit AV. I am glad I got to share a couple vintages with you while you were here. Hope to see y'all in February!
- July 20th, 2018, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TNs--Mike on Tour, Cali 18, July 15, Return to AV
- Replies: 2
- Views: 378
TNs--Mike on Tour, Cali 18, July 15, Return to AV
Thanks for stopping by Mike, enjoyed the conversation and shared pours.
- May 2nd, 2018, 7:36 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Flannery Wagyu Pave - ok for grill??
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1124
Flannery Wagyu Pave - ok for grill??
I liked the flavor of the Wagyu Pave cut but that was more fat than I wanted to eat as a straight-up cut of beef. I ended up slicing it super thin (partially frozen) and using it in Pho. IMG_0761.JPG Just put my slice beef in a bowl with rice noodles and poured the Pho over the beef and noodles. Th...
- May 2nd, 2018, 7:32 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: RHUBARB TART with HAZELNUT CRUMBLE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 307
RHUBARB TART with HAZELNUT CRUMBLE
Thanks for the link, looks good.
I have a few plants in half wine barrels so we do a few Rhubarb recipes a year.
I have a few plants in half wine barrels so we do a few Rhubarb recipes a year.
- May 2nd, 2018, 7:24 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wineries in Anderson valley
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1320
Wineries in Anderson valley
Foursight was our best tasting by far this weekend...The funniest EVER tasting is ALWAYS at Lula...wine is pretty good too.... Arnold thanks for stopping by, and I am glad you enjoyed the new release wines. Tagging this for my own trip in July. Joe---I didn't know you were still keeping Paraboll al...
- April 30th, 2018, 12:14 pm
- Forum: Offline Planner
- Topic: Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival- May 18-20
- Replies: 0
- Views: 342
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival- May 18-20
Its that time of year again, and this year there is lodging on site! For tickets check out the below link. https://www.avwines.com/pinot-noir-festival Link to lodgin at camp Navarro, take a look. https://www.campnavarropresents.com/anderson-valley-pinot-festival#pinot-fest-accommodations Friday ther...
- April 30th, 2018, 11:39 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Wineries in Anderson valley
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1320
Wineries in Anderson valley
Going to Mendocino soon and wanted to stop at 1-2 wineries along highway 128. Any suggestions? I love the Pinot from this area. TIA If you plan to stop by let me know in advance and Ill make sure to be in the tasting room. I would be happy to barrel taste, take a walk in the vineyard, and/or open u...
- April 22nd, 2018, 11:08 am
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: The piece of cookware that changed your life
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2650
The piece of cookware that changed your life
In college I bought a nice set of knives and a big wooden cutting board, total game changer. I grew up with webbers, and its part of my last name so family tradition and all, cant even remember my first memory of those. Glad to see them listed so many times here. First nice thing me and the now wife...
- April 19th, 2018, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Travel and Restaurants Forum
- Topic: Most Sous Bois and Mushrooms in Mendocino County Pinot?
- Replies: 7
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Most Sous Bois and Mushrooms in Mendocino County Pinot?
I'm backpacking The Lost Coast Trail in Mendocino County in about a month. I've tried a bit of wine from there--and so far I think I like Anthill the most. I tend to go for sous bois and mushrooms in the nose and am proudly part of the afwe, i.e. try to keep it lower than 14% abv. Any other winerie...
- April 19th, 2018, 2:28 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: CA - Delinquent Wholesale Account
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1599
CA - Delinquent Wholesale Account
If you have exhausted all other reasonable choices then I would do the below. Do you want to eat there? Ring up an equal sized bill and leave your invoice as payment (but still tip your server in cash). Downside, you could get arrested. If your uncomfortable with that then off to small claims you go.
- March 10th, 2018, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
Another couple of inches in the forecast over the next week. Buds still tight on everything. Thinking bud break in the next 10-14 days. Temperatures have been warmer and milder than the last couple weeks, no snow expected in the local mountains from the upcoming storms like the last round. Bees just...
- March 1st, 2018, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
Merrill 2 more waves on the way! 1.5” here so far hopefully well double that by Sunday. Took a quick walk between waves, buds still tight.
- February 28th, 2018, 10:41 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
Over half an inch already! Finally a significant storm, with more in the forecast! Well finally get over 20”, 50% of normal. This is the latest we have hit the 20” mark, even during the recent ‘13-15 drought.
Low snow levels to boot, finally getting the base built.
Low snow levels to boot, finally getting the base built.
- February 23rd, 2018, 8:25 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
21.1 here last night. Luckily no one is out and even if they were only insurance can protect from temps that low.
- February 21st, 2018, 1:48 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Steak Porn
- Replies: 2501
- Views: 214015
Steak Porn
Get too far away from the Left Coast and the majority of people have no idea what tri-tips are. Isn't Try-Tip commonly used in competitive chili cooking? At least that is my memory, when I researched the subject a few years ago (I won 1st and 2nd place for my chili!). I have not heard or tried it b...
- February 20th, 2018, 8:22 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Want to Buy Littorai BUT....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3526
Want to Buy Littorai BUT....
So you have to order all of the wines at once but they are split into more than one shipping? I guess it makes it easier for them organization-wise, but I agree that you should not have to pay for that. Yep, it's a lot more expensive to ship 2 3 packs versus 1 6 pack . . . Cheers. You pay now durin...
- February 20th, 2018, 8:13 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
Brr, 19* this am.
- February 19th, 2018, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
Paul, im so jealous of the highlands and ridges and the snow they get from time to time! Cold day today, and the forecast looks much better than it has in a long time. Cool temperatures with shots of rain, hopefully leading to a significant wetter trend starting the beginning of March. If that sets ...
- February 19th, 2018, 1:12 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Want to Buy Littorai BUT....
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3526
Want to Buy Littorai BUT....
I went in again and did have to pause before I hit the button. Great wines great people but the double shipping is kind of ridiculous.
- February 16th, 2018, 3:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Professional Visit To Domaine Tempier
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1997
Professional Visit To Domaine Tempier
Great write up Hardy, pretty special wines. I saw a few of the updates on FB/IG, #jelous.
BTW great calls on the blind wines.
BTW great calls on the blind wines.
- February 16th, 2018, 3:28 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Question for Winemakers
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1413
Question for Winemakers
We taste more our wine than we drink as we have a tasting room we staff. I do enjoy drinking them with different meals though usually there not the only wine on the table. Especially with the tasting room left overs where its usually just one small glass over 5-7 bottles. I do have to know my wines ...
- February 16th, 2018, 2:50 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1945 Port event with 12 bottles plus 4 from 1935 and a 1870 and 1880
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1447
1945 Port event with 12 bottles plus 4 from 1935 and a 1870 and 1880
OMG Blake at it again! WOW.
- February 14th, 2018, 11:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: Brander - Best Sauvignon Blanc in the USA?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1483
TN: Brander - Best Sauvignon Blanc in the USA?
Defining 'best' is always difficult, and I think moreso when it comes to a variety such as Sauvignon Blanc. I say this because different folks look for very different things in the wine: There are some who hate the 'cat pee' essence so if they get any of that, they hate the wine There are some who ...
- February 14th, 2018, 11:28 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Paso Wine Tasting trip - Dec 27, 2017 (Law, Calcareous, Daou, Justin, Lone Madrone)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2050
Paso Wine Tasting trip - Dec 27, 2017 (Law, Calcareous, Daou, Justin, Lone Madrone)
We had very similar experiences as you did Todd at, Daou, Justin, and Lone Madrone last June. We ran out of time to hit Tablas Creek but will on our next trip.
- February 14th, 2018, 10:50 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
We got just more than a trace a of rain a couple days back, .02". The cooler seasonal February temperatures are welcome to keep buds tight. 26* last night, yesterdays high was 58*. Thankfully the forecast is for temperatures to stay cool with some cloud cover most days. The last week of the mon...
- February 14th, 2018, 9:30 am
- Forum: BerserkerDay IX (January 27, 2018 - it was a doozy!)
- Topic: Extended! Foursight:Estate-Grown A.V. Pinot, SaviB & Semillon (wild yeast/ml, unfined/unfiltered)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1890
Extended! Foursight:Estate-Grown A.V. Pinot, SaviB & Semillon (wild yeast/ml, unfined/unfiltered)
Enjoy! Mother Nature did not allow us to get them to you any sooner, brrr cold.Dave McIsaac wrote:The whites have landed! Can't wait to give them a try, and Thanks, Joe, for the food pairing recs.
- February 8th, 2018, 11:23 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Updated History of Williams Selyem 1979-1997/ 1998 to the present Part Four
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1596
History of Williams Selyem 1979-1997 Part Four
Thanks Blake for the info, finally go around to reading all the tabs I had opened from the 4 parts. FWIIW, Burt bought a 40 acre property located at a relatively high elevation at 600 feet and therefore cooler climate in Anderson Valley. He planted the 13 acre vineyard to be named Morning Dew Ranch ...
- February 8th, 2018, 10:38 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2013 Betwixt Pinot Noir Helluva Vineyard
- Replies: 7
- Views: 475
TN: 2013 Betwixt Pinot Noir Helluva Vineyard
I have a few of these in the cellar, Im a sucker for anything with AV on the label. I need to pull a cork. The vineyard as for sale last year not sure if it still is, if any off y'all want to make a change of life move. 4 Acres with a modular home.
- February 8th, 2018, 10:29 am
- Forum: Cellar Rats (ITB)
- Topic: 2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
- Replies: 628
- Views: 42492
2018 Vintage West Coast Weather Thread
And even higher in other fields! IMG951040.jpg Casey, time to mow and keep the water in the ground? Warm days cold beautiful nights. Earliest bud break we have had was March 5th, last year 15th. If my go to weather nerds are right, 50%+ chance no significant rain in February we may be out early thi...
- February 2nd, 2018, 1:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A great Semillon from Oregon!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 954
A great Semillon from Oregon!
Ill keep a look out, love cold climate Semillon.
- February 2nd, 2018, 1:15 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 09' Rhys Alpine Pinot noir
- Replies: 13
- Views: 951
TN: 09' Rhys Alpine Pinot noir
Swan terrace was one of my early favorites, then came along Bearwallow and Porcupine Hill (granted both younger more recent additions to the portfolio). Understanding that I may be bias, living in AV now and having worked for Swan for a few years before making the move. Now I just kind of stick with...
- February 2nd, 2018, 1:03 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Durand - Where You Been All My Life?!?!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 3158
Durand - Where You Been All My Life?!?!
I bought one on BerserkerDay with my new wine check. I plan on using it for older bottles and burgs with the really long corks. In the past we have had really long corks break the bottom 1/4 of the cork and stay in the bottle sometimes. I think about more but hope the Durand solves this for us. Glad...
- January 31st, 2018, 3:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Rhys Futures offering, zero posts
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3219
Rhys Futures offering, zero posts
I just like regular 750ml's, I don't need different formats or wood boxes. Im in always just not on the futures offer.
- January 31st, 2018, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Kutch Spring release
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1987
Kutch Spring release
Im for a couple of each. A fun producer to drink and I love putting these in blind tastings. Had a library bottle 10 Savory in the last month that was wonderful. I wish he still made some AV PN.
- January 31st, 2018, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Kosta Browne Release Tomorrow - I Have Style Questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2003
Kosta Browne Release Tomorrow - I Have Style Questions
Just a long wait list. Not sure how long it is now, but when I got in it was a few years.K Krahenbuhl wrote:No.Carlton McCrindle wrote:Is their a minimum bottle purchase requirement with KB?
- January 30th, 2018, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Steak Porn
- Replies: 2501
- Views: 214015
Steak Porn
Did a untrimed tri-tip on vacation in truckee. Oven for a couple hours at 170, then to the little webber we have up there, the “smoky joe webber” the one that gave me my nickname. Marinated in my soon to be released HCWT bbq sauce! Finally remembered to get a picture of it cut. I grew up on tri tips...
- January 30th, 2018, 9:25 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: Super Bowl "epicurean" must-haves???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1833
Super Bowl "epicurean" must-haves???
Franks red hot wings, teriyaki/soy/ginger wings. Crudite with dill dip. Beer, bubbles, cured meat and gourmet cheese plates. Venison jerky, smoked salmon. Me and the wifes favorite tradition (when we lived in Sonoma county) is to press pause and go to COSTCO, only day of the year we could handle tha...