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windowmaker....

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Surprised to see Surly has made its way to WA state distribution. Enjoying a Surly Todd the Axe Man on tap at the moment, with several 4 packs of that and Furious to take with me. Overpriced relative to the competition, but Axe Man isn't bad beer. Quick update: bar guy said this was a “one time thi...

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Sorry for not responding sooner.... To me, I’ve always felt these wines were the old gaurd, traditional Cabernet producers.. Forman Mayacamas Diamond creek Jordan Robert Mondavi Ridge Heitz Silver Oak Dalla Valle Corison Smith madrone Laurel Glen Dunn That’s off the top of my head.... Togni? Well, ...

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Depends on the distributor they bought it from, although Costco can purchase large volumes in bulk, alcohol is the exception. It goes state to state... True that it goes state by state, but my wife used to sell to Costco and most, if not all, of their deals are negotiated based on Costco's self-def...

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#471 had these on offer today. 2013 Adelaida [Barolo] $14.97 (also mentioned upthread by Brian) 2015 Louis Latour rouge [Mercurey] $19 2016 I'lot Haut Bergeron splits [Sauternes] $14 appears to be a separate vineyard, not a deuxieme vinified by the Haut Bergeron team. 2015 Fontodi 'Flaccianello' [T...

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Up for sale is a small vertical: ‘09, ‘10, ‘11, ‘12.. one bottle each....$500 takes them all. 2x ‘10 @$125 per 1x ‘10 mag!!!! $300 Typical rules apply, will hold for colder weather. Need to sell because wife is pissed.... Take everything and I’ll pay for shipping.... Lots of references, wines held i...

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... The Ciro Biondi wines are another I would throw in the mix and when they are on they can be as good any wine from anywhere on Etna. Sure they can be a bit quirky, ... I've never found them to be 'quirky', but enjoy them for their red-fruited minerality. Just visited Etna a couple of months ago....

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Personally I would bet against Felsina, they sell through their vintages... remember, mystery wines are wines that people have to get rid of or larger production, I’m guessing San Felice

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John Glas wrote: ↑
July 13th, 2019, 9:41 am

Is Coors worth $6.99 per six pack?
That is an expensive six pack of Coors. I can get decant IPAs for $7.99 a six pack.

Not here in the NW, a decent IPA is around $10 for a 6er and about $15 for a 4pk that’s worth drinking.

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Butch and his family are one of the largest vineyard owners in WA, including some of the best exposures in the State of Washington including Evergreen, an unbelievable white site that has over half the Ancient Lakes AVA. But what kris doesn’t do is answer your question.... Is Coors worth $6.99 per ...

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Decanted for sediment and placed back in the bottle, started drinking about 3 hours later. I poured a little when I decanted to see where it was at, started off a bit old cupboard with musty aromas and a touch decay. Coming back to it 3-4 hours later the wine had freshened up, picking up mint with s...

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I would never trust a ‘Rory’ wine, probably a bad fake!

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Sorry for not responding sooner....

To me, I’ve always felt these wines were the old gaurd, traditional Cabernet producers..

Forman
Mayacamas
Diamond creek
Jordan
Robert Mondavi
Ridge
Heitz
Silver Oak
Dalla Valle
Corison
Smith madrone
Laurel Glen
Dunn

That’s off the top of my head....

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I sell Forman so take what I say with a grain of salt.. Forman is not like it used to be but almost none of Napa is. The wines are a bit fuller and closer to drinkability then they used to be. The wine is certainly bigger but they are not huge by Napa standards. It's not my style of wine but certain...

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Alan,
Have you tried Bichot lately? The wines have substantially improved in the past couple of years as for the others, not so much..

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Question because I can't find the answer, do they still make the Ceps Centennaires? I bought a bottle of '00 in Paris years ago and really loved it but haven't been able to find another bottle state side since....

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I met Alfio and Giuseppe in 2002. What lovely, modest guys. I met Alfio's son (I didn't catch his name) here in NY last week, and he seems to carry the same genes. I'll say it since you can't: Terrific wines, too! (Nice to hear your take on the Giacosa. I have a couple of those stashed somewhere.) ...

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Yes, Spinasse, the auto correct on my new computer is driving me nuts, should have read it before posting.

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We have the great pleasure of representing The Cavallotto Families wines in the state of Washington, we had put together a consumer lunch today but we hung out and had a small dinner last night, just the three of us. We chose a small restaurant on Capital Hill, a neighborhood of Seattle, located dow...

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Chacra

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Big Thanks to everyone that came, winemakers and Taylor Shellfish. Oysters were off the hook (as they always are) and The Chards were great up and down the range. The Bergstrom '12 was my surprise wine and the new releases from Walter Scott were stellar. Marcus's wines were really great as I've neve...

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It sucks that produttori now has a national importer, prices have increased while allocations have really tightened. There use to be a fairly healthy supply into seattle and you could find it everywhere, now top shops are being allocated mixed cases and singles on the mags... I would guess that has...

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It sucks that produttori now has a national importer, prices have increased while allocations have really tightened. There use to be a fairly healthy supply into seattle and you could find it everywhere, now top shops are being allocated mixed cases and singles on the mags...

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It’s funny that this brand is now around $39 retail.....year 2....

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Price?

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Did you set up this tasting? J.christopher going up against martinelli? You probably can’t chose 2 completely different styles and vintages... I would say, depending on the drinkers that Oregon would come out on top, if this was a sweet fruit crowd, Cali wins.. No offense, but this is a crappy line ...

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One of the things not mentioned is that Palmer is a big import partner to the states...they deal with many more estates outside of Bordeaux and facilitate as a negotiant would. Their price is high because they control a big percentage of their wine imported to the states... Their expensive Bordeaux ...

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Not my winery but a buyer I work with who owns a winery has a bunch of wine in tank and can’t bottle until approved... it’s his ‘driver’, so cash flow is at a standstill right now...

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Was this at Paly’s House?

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This wine is really delicious, did this come with the ‘try it tube’? They at one time would give you a tube with an ounce or two to try and see if you liked where it was at so you didn’t have to crack the whole bottle. A couple of years ago while at Classical’s office (they are the importer) they ha...

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I’m sure he’s a good guy and obviously comes recommended but I didn’t really appreciate the random email from someone I don’t know soliciting business... how did he get all of our emails? Email him and ask? Sure, I don’t want to be an old man ‘get off My lawn’ sort and honestly didn’t really think ...

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I’m sure he’s a good guy and obviously comes recommended but I didn’t really appreciate the random email from someone I don’t know soliciting business... how did he get all of our emails?

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If importers or retailers could cherrypick, do you think they would? Maybe. It wouldn't be much of a business model, you need to have a whole range of wines to make a business. I think it would make the whole wine economy highly volatile and not much of a sustainable business for anyone. When you g...

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c fu wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2019, 5:05 pm

Gerhard P. wrote: ↑
January 2nd, 2019, 12:29 pm
I´m curious if anybody has already tasted a Sans Soufre at age 12, 15 or older?
Just had a 2000 that was delicious and still very primary. Had the 2001 3 times in 2017 and that’s one of the best Syrahs I’ve ever had.

Amazing Syrah, wish I had a case of that 01’..

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I really don’t get the article, it seems like a soft advertisement vs. anything relevant. There’s no opinions being offered, no tasting notes only a brief slice of product info and a ‘I’m interested in your comments’... Is this a troll by as Asimov? No, it's part of a series, unless I am mistaken, ...

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I really don’t get the article, it seems like a soft advertisement vs. anything relevant.

There’s no opinions being offered, no tasting notes only a brief slice of product info and a ‘I’m interested in your comments’...

Is this a troll by as Asimov?

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Never will I buy a bottle of Servin again, spent a bit and bought GC from 07 on, nothing but premox...... dead to me

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YLee wrote: ↑
December 27th, 2018, 12:35 pm

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December 27th, 2018, 12:32 pm
Met up with some friends this past weekend at a dumpling house (so not an exact comparison) but an 03’ mag of Sauternes was amazing with everything...
May I ask which Sauternes?

Lafaurie peyraguey

The sweetness, salty and spicy all came together and had more than a couple of glasses...

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Met up with some friends this past weekend at a dumpling house (so not an exact comparison) but an 03’ mag of Sauternes was amazing with everything...

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If and when the FBI ever charges Bill Lamont Holder, people will be surprised at some of the retailers that were buying wine from him without asking any questions as to proof that the wines he was selling (millions of $$$) were indeed legitimate. He told one retailer that I know with 100% certainty...

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Frank, I’ve made my impression known in another thread but the retailer should make you whole, in turn the wholesaler credits the retailer and importer credits the whole seller.. we have built in cost just for this instance, if the retailer you are dealing with can’t get credit from the whole seller...

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Though I have not seen 'high end' sparkling under screw cap, I certainly have seen half bottles and splits of sparkling under screw cap. Wonder if Aussies use any on theirs - anyone know? Cheers. So screw cap can withstand the pressure, and when i open it, it won't go KABOOOOM? cool! i need to look...

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93 BF is my favorite. And they are doing fine as of two years ago for me. Beautiful wine. Thanks, Todd!!! Very excited to taste. I will report back. I will second what Todd said, 93’ is one of the best Oregon Pinot’s I’ve ever had. Sadly I went to a restaurant a couple of years ago that had a stash...

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Thanks Scott! That was great! Loved that Floodland ToL! The Floodland Transmigration of Light was my BOTN. I would not pay the secondary market prices for it, but a damn good beer and I wish I’d bought more. All the beers were good, but my other fav beers of night were the Arizona Wilderness Peach ...

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Well if it’s Don, it’s probably fake!

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By driving. No, seriously. Instead of drinking junk whilst out, now drive and have a glass or two of something decent when I get in. Riaz, not sure if I follow your argumentation. Are you suggesting to drive and therefore limit the amount of drinks you consume? I think he’s saying only drink at hom...

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Does anyone have experience with pinhook? Just started selling it and would like any feedback...

I sold high West a couple of years ago, since they sold the prices and availability on their higher end stuff have become ridiculous. I like mid summer, but at $100+ they’re just raking the public...

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Jürgen - I am not sure I get your point? One lone bottle of 2004 sold for a crazy price. BTW Klaus-Peter recently posted of photo of this wine and a positive of review of 2004s so that might have something do to with it. Keller might be the largest holding in my cellar and I think they are incredib...

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Jürgen - I am not sure I get your point? One lone bottle of 2004 sold for a crazy price. BTW Klaus-Peter recently posted of photo of this wine and a positive of review of 2004s so that might have something do to with it. Keller might be the largest holding in my cellar and I think they are incredib...

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WS still moves the needle plenty, I sell Bedrock in Wa state and have had a ton of inquiries about a wine that was sold out 5 months ago....

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