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Michael Martin wrote: ↑
October 28th, 2020, 8:02 am
New podcast posted today.
Vertical tasting.

Thanks for the alert. Can’t wait to listen to this.

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2006 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvée Nicolas-Francois Billecart - Loved by all

2017 tonight seemed very young. Will be interested to see where it is tomorrow but I most likely won’t open my next one for 2+ years.

I guess I’ll open my first 2017 tonight. I tend to like these with some age. I still have one ‘13 left.

There is a June 19th Episode with Mayacamas Olds who now works at Gloria Ferrer but she does talk about Sky as well.

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
October 16th, 2020, 12:09 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
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Michael Martin wrote: ↑
October 16th, 2020, 7:06 am
Jaffurs ‘17 Upslope Syrah got a 99 from AG. Their highest rating ever.
I don't see that on Galloni's website. I see a 95. That said, I always enjoy drinking Jaffurs Upslope. One of the best for sure.
Sorry the 99 was from JD.

Thanks for the clarification

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
October 16th, 2020, 7:06 am
Jaffurs ‘17 Upslope Syrah got a 99 from AG. Their highest rating ever.

I don't see that on Galloni's website. I see a 95. That said, I always enjoy drinking Jaffurs Upslope. One of the best for sure.

2013 North Coast Syrah. This continues to be in a wonderful place.

I just saw that Amex offer. $20 back when you spend $20+. Up to 3 times. I didn't see anything I knew and it looked like the highest priced wine was under $20. Update: I went for a 6-pack, "summer reds" or some such thing. Less than $10 per bottle delivered, so why not? In short, I wish I hadn't. G...

I just saw that Amex offer. $20 back when you spend $20+. Up to 3 times. I didn't see anything I knew and it looked like the highest priced wine was under $20.

Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑
October 10th, 2020, 2:44 pm
Might start opening a few 2016s which I have multiples of to “make room” for fall shipments. Have Sodini, Beduccini, Evangelho, and Lorenzo‘s on hand. Anyone have any of these recently?

I haven’t had any of the ‘16s yet

You could also buy one from Lagier-Meredith.

Greg Gardner wrote: ↑
October 7th, 2020, 4:20 pm
Gonna pop a 2014 Dolinsek in about 30 minutes, will report back.

I had his recently and found it needed a little time in the glass to open up.

Will's Fall Release just went live, the Release Notes are heartbreaking and very informative (die Constellation die!). This release includes the 2018 Ancient Field Blend and Bambino, which I fully expect to be stunning, the 2019 Mixed Whites (if you've never had Will's Mixed Whites, it is delicious...

Will Bucklin just posted on Instagram that they lost their family compound in Kenwood. Such horrible destruction... [cry.gif] Will's Fall Release just went live, the Release Notes are heartbreaking and very informative (die Constellation die!). This release includes the 2018 Ancient Field Blend and...

2012 Louis M. Martini Mountain Red Monte Rosso - man do I like everything from that vineyard

Eerily quiet overnight and this morning. And now we have a little something going on - 2 to 3 acres at Oakville Grade and Dry Creek Road. Air support on its way, hope they knock that one down quickly. I know that Carole Meredith posted on Facebook that she was concerned that with the wind change it...

I had a Butterscotch Krimpet this morning! Campo’s wouldn’t be my first pick but they are fine. Not sure after they are frozen.

We just got word that both the winery and the offsite barrel storage facility are now in the evacuation warning zone. Both are in St. Helena on the valley floor - winery is on the western side while barrel storage (housing our 2019 vintage) is on the Silverado Trail. Ugh - it's going to be a stress...

Had an update from my neighbor. Our propeties are ok for now - the fire was held to the east side of Pickett Road except for Kenefick ranch house, which is burning. This is probably 1/2 mile from my property. Eisele IS on the east side, but I don't have any update on them. This has been a day of in...

I'm half a country away and the fires seem overwhelming; I can only imagine how it must be for the people who are living through this. As a midwesterner, understanding that fires are a regular concern is difficult to wrap my head around, but even more so is the scale. I did some quick math and the ...

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
September 29th, 2020, 5:56 am

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Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
September 27th, 2020, 8:21 am

No I cannot take credit for this. It was taken by a friend.
It was taken by Mike Smith the winemaker
Who is my friend and asked me not to post his name, but...

Leah mentioned it on social media.

My heart is so heavy. When I think about how much pleasure I get from Napa and Sonoma wines. What people, who have become friends, and so many that are part of the equation that I have never met, are going through. Be safe and godspeed.

Brian Tuite wrote: ↑
September 28th, 2020, 5:54 am

Can’t validate the source but this doesn’t sound good.

And just like that, my laternflies are all but gone. They weren't nearly as bad I thought they'd be, as per my upthread post, they never blackened the sky like I was supposing. But, enter the stink bugs for the fall... I had about 100 on my back deck last night. TW I agree that they weren’t as bad ...

Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑
September 27th, 2020, 4:29 pm
Any wines from 2016 or 2017 that people have had recently and are showing well? I’m running low on Lulu and OVZ

Haven’t had one yet but 2016 Dolinsek should be ready to go.

Karen Troisi wrote: ↑
September 27th, 2020, 7:01 am
Fire about 100 acres at last report. This was taken about 15 minutes ago from 29. Ugh. (Photo credit Caroline Garcia)

Just saw this which is reporting a lot larger fire:

Michael Martin wrote: ↑
September 26th, 2020, 8:16 pm

Steve Gautier wrote: ↑
September 22nd, 2020, 5:08 pm
2013 Mixed Blacks Weill a Way - this faded very fast. May be time to drink up.
That was a good early drinker.

Agree. I enjoyed it much better in 2017 and even last year.

Snagged two more bottles of krug 168 yesterday. Wonder how much stock they have as it’s been sporadic. After referral credits and a coupon, less than $60 a bottle, lol. I think it’s time for a new equity round so they can pump some more coupons! Was this Wine Access or wine.com? access Interesting....

Tyler Rico wrote: ↑
September 26th, 2020, 10:32 am
Snagged two more bottles of krug 168 yesterday. Wonder how much stock they have as it’s been sporadic.

After referral credits and a coupon, less than $60 a bottle, lol. I think it’s time for a new equity round so they can pump some more coupons!

Was this Wine Access or wine.com?

Must have been across the board because the same thing happen to me. It doesn't look like it is regional in any way.

2013 Mixed Blacks Weill a Way - this faded very fast. May be time to drink up.

Just saw the Instagram post that Myriad will make a 2020 Griffins Lair Syrah. An exciting addition to their lineup.

Night two - 2011 Clark-Claudon Eternity which paired well with Pomegranate Molasses Lamb Shoulder using the Zavah recipe.

For the combination of Rosh Hoshanah and International Grenache Day, we are having a 2010 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul

L’Shana tova to all who celebrate.

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2010 Lagier Meredith Syrah - in a really nice place with both fruit and savory

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
September 12th, 2020, 12:16 pm

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D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
September 12th, 2020, 11:04 am
Opened 2017 Dolinsek last night. Holy mother of God was that good!
I had a 2014 last week. Does the 2017 need any air?
A little. Second glass was even better, but first glass was stunning.

Thanks

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑
September 12th, 2020, 11:04 am
Opened 2017 Dolinsek last night. Holy mother of God was that good!

I had a 2014 last week. Does the 2017 need any air?

Brian - I’ve had the ‘12 Lorenzo three times. I certainty found it more ready to drink than the ‘09 but thought it has tons of time left. I only have one left which I will most likely hold for another 4-5 years at a minimum.

2013 Old Vine Zin tonight

Drinking a 2018 T 'n' S Blocks Syrah. It was a little too fat/plump on initial pour (did not decant), but opened up a little bit over the next hour. Probably should have given those one a little more time or decanted a few hours, but curiosity got the best of me (after drinking one of the Californi...

Brian S t o t t e r wrote: ↑
July 14th, 2020, 4:20 pm
2012 Bedrock Heritage. I'm in heaven.

Had this tonight. OMG. WOTY so far.

Finally got around to drinking one of these. I drink very little white wine but I enjoyed this very much. Will definitely buy the 2018 when released.

Last night - 2010 Match Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Baconbrook - There has always been something about Randy’s wines that just hit the mark. As I’ve said before, I wish he still made wine. I hope he is doing well.

Top ten (eleven since there was a tie for tenth) is all California and very WineBerserkers heavy. Bedrock Carlisle Anderson’s Conn Valley Sojourn Jean Edwards Myriad Chappellet Rivers-Marie Sandler Lagier-Meredith Andrew Geoffrey Percentage of Bedrock is almost as much as the other 10 combined. Carl...

Sounds great. I think I’ll open up the Carlisle and Bedrock side by side soon.

I am really surprised that I am not seeing more. When bird watching, I see a lot high up through binoculars but we are not seeing near the level of nymphs we saw. Lots of isolated reports of flycatchers starting to eat them. It would be great if they had a natural predator.

Great Valley comes all the way down to Rt 3 which is where we are but the middle school and high school are pretty far away from that part of the school district.

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