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Dave McIsaac

As part of my BD10 extravaganza, I bought a case of the 2017 The Princess & The Peasant Carignan, and popped one Saturday night (I bought a half case of the 2016 during BD 9.) Both are excellent. Monday, I was walking through a local grocery store, and was walking past the wine section, when somethi...

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The rose is killer too

Dave McIsaac

My Virage vertical (08, 10, 12) arrived last week, and I was able to resist for a bit. The 08 was was fantastic. Thanks again for the BD10 deal. If you haven't had Emily's 2007 red blend, you owe it to yourself to seek it out.... It has become our Christmas Day wine with an espresso-rubbed prime rib

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99 on a young WA wine makes his pts rather worthless for me. Serves his purpose so good on him! Not picking on you, but most (all) CA wines are tasted young. So a 99 point young CA cab is worthy, but a young WA wine isn't?? Dave, no worries, not feeling picked on, just a personal opinion anyways [c...

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Mark Y wrote: ↑
April 17th, 2019, 5:38 pm
99 on a young WA wine makes his pts rather worthless for me.

Serves his purpose so good on him!

Not picking on you, but most (all) CA wines are tasted young. So a 99 point young CA cab is worthy, but a young WA wine isn't??

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c fu wrote: ↑
April 17th, 2019, 11:50 am
a little bit of 16 allemand cause i didn't get offered Alain Verset.

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David

I would suggest that you reach out to Bill, and give him an opportunity to make things right.

Dave McIsaac

Wine Check - Todd, I'll send you my address for my commission check!

Dave McIsaac

I received notice today from UPS, with expected delivery tomorrow. I am assuming it's from Paetra because I don't have any other outstanding wine shipments originating in OR. "THE UPS STORE MCMINNVILLE, OR" That is the correct one. Mine is scheduled for Wednesday delivery. Earlier in the shipping s...

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1997 Arcadian Pisoni I made the mistake of looking in at winebid... Have you had this wine before, Jay? I bought a bottle direct from the winery years ago, and it was the best bottle I have ever had. On three occasions, yes. One was so-so but the other two were outstanding. They were all winebid pu...

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Jay Miller wrote: ↑
April 10th, 2019, 10:16 am
1997 Arcadian Pisoni

I made the mistake of looking in at winebid...

Have you had this wine before, Jay?

I bought a bottle direct from the winery years ago, and it was the best bottle I have ever had.

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Durand!!

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Just got my shipping notice with a delivery date of next Wednesday

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The code no longer works

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Jim Stewart wrote: ↑
April 4th, 2019, 7:07 am
Thank you for the congratulations, we are looking forward to enjoying it with our weekly cheese plate . . .

No fish??

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Uhm...this is fantastic ! Nose of raspberry, cranberry, stewed red fruit and licorice, slight spice/cinnamon. Taste confirmed red fruit, pepper, leather, sharp, acidic. Fantastic and approachable high ABV dark purple zin. A great showcase of what cali zin is. High alcohol hangs on a little long in ...

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JDavisRoby wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2019, 2:31 pm
Still a couple more left here in Oklahoma. I don’t think my Turley is shipping until middle of April. Seems a bit late.

Why not contact them and see if they can ship it out sooner?

If you don't ask, the answer is no!

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I know this is a 3-year old thread but I just joined wineberserkers. For sentimental reasons I'm looking for a specific Cal Sangio. Shafer grew Sangiovese 1982-2003. I served Shafer Firebreak (Sangio/Cab blend) 1995 vintage in 1998 when I was an Intro Somm to someone who was introduced to me again ...

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Don't forget your (Todd's) auction winners.....

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Thanks for the stand-up tip - can't wait to try it

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My case arrived today. Once my sinus infection clears up, I see one of the zins disappearing pretty quickly!

I'm really anxious to try all of them.

Thanks for a great offer Kurt

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Got this on Monday, and if I didn't have a sinus infection, one of these would already be gone.

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This arrived today, and man, it is a gorgeous bottle!!

I am going to try and hang onto this until Thanksgiving dinner, but I make no promises!!

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Virtual hugs to you and your family Hardy......Geez....My condolences

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Got mine on Saturday - can't wait to pop one

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craig v wrote: ↑
March 23rd, 2019, 7:53 am
I sold off some DRC 10yrs and sort of regret it. I can rationalize selling those because the 3 or 4 btls I sold were acquired under less than ideal storage circumstance locally.

Note to self - don't buy any wines from Craig........

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Following up here. Brian, do you still need recommendation on tasting groups? And I know a place that offers some tasty meads. Dilly! Dillly! Take him to the "wine cellar".... [snort.gif] I stopped at Wine Barrel Plus a number of years ago. Impressive collection of aged wines, but $$ were sky-high ...

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T. Altmayer wrote: ↑
March 13th, 2019, 3:40 pm

At least he's not wearing his lame hipster hat.

He does get bonus points for sporting the Macho Man T shirt

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I have some Bougetz coming next week - has anyone had it?

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My favorite sub-$40 Chardonnay region these days is the Willamette Valley. Lots of great chard being produced and much of it is well under $40. You could start with: Vincent Tardive <$30 Goodfellow Richard's Cuvee and Durant <$35 (Berserker day deal!) Walter Scott Cuvee Anne < $35 So many other goo...

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Got my mixed case of 17/18 rose yesterday. I have one 16 left, and look forward to comparing the three vintages.

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Love my 6 pack, nice blend.... 2015 Keller Estate Chardonnay La Cruz Vineyard USA 2012 Keller Estate Pinot Gris La Cruz Vineyard USA 2014 Keller Estate Pinot Noir El Coro 2017 Keller Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2012 Keller Estate Syrah Rotie 2013 Keller Estate Casa Just got mine today - same wines. I ca...

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But what does "your friend" want??

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You forgot French Bank Holidays

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Cameron

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Steve - I sent you an email about the links, but haven't received anything

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Tom G l a s g o w wrote: ↑
February 14th, 2019, 4:36 pm
Welcome Ray, how are the WIVES and kids?

FIFY

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I will browse an issue occasionally when I stop into my local library for some coffee. My recollection is that WS doesn't taste wines blindly, at least in Laube's case. According to their website, WS has always tasted their wines blind, including Laube. I get the magazine for free and will peruse i...

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No, but as Tom said, they claim to taste everything blind, and I have no reason not to believe them. I am not sure if this is true of any other U. S. based wine publication, certainly not Burghound, for example, whom I also now do not subscribe to, not because his reviews aren't interesting and val...

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Search? What is that?

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I will browse an issue occasionally when I stop into my local library for some coffee.

My recollection is that WS doesn't taste wines blindly, at least in Laube's case.

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I would offer the hypothesis that most, if not all, of the wineries that send out gifts are probably excellent in the other facets (or the "real aspects") of customer service. One year, Cayuse send me a CD by Brigitte Aremenier - Classical Piano (Brahms/Schubert). I listened to it yesterday AM, and ...

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I just got my decanter today, and DAMN, is it sexy!!!!

Thank you Tempe

If you have the scratch to invest in this, do so........ You will most definitely impress your date or significant other - world class!

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Well, it was a glorious five days while it lasted. Congrats Lee! Luckily for me, as a consolation prize my BD10 wines have started rolling in. I am currently crying into a lovely Arcadian Syrah... Thanks, Mike! You win in that regard as mine haven't made it to the east coast yet, but they should st...

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All square Todd

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PM sent - I am weak

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Order another case while you have the chance - Your bottles will be gone by June!!

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Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 3:42 pm

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Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.
Please tell me your quantity is a typo, or I will have to throw the penalty flag....11 bottles???
I like to defy convention.

C'mon man!!

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A little late to the thread but here's my entry for ROTY! 3 - Arcadian - Syrah 4 - Biggio Hamina - Pinot 6 - Cowan - Ribolla Giolla 6 - Crawford Family - Albariño and GSM 6 - Franny Beck - Pinot 6 - Keller - Mystery Pack 4 - Ladd - Chardonnay and Pinot 12 - Paetra - Riesling, Rose, and Gewürztramin...

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Chris Seiber wrote: ↑
February 6th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Got 11 bottles of red for under $400. Great value for wines of real character and distinction.

Please tell me your quantity is a typo, or I will have to throw the penalty flag....11 bottles???

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