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Michael Davidson

Wish shipping it West didn't add so much to the price. Love Barou!

Michael Davidson

Watched tonight after watching Somm 2 last night. I enjoyed both, probably more than the first one. I would definitely watch 90 minutes of Carole Meredith on wine; her 2011 Malbec made a great companion for these films. Hope she's prominent in the fourth.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Swan is still regularly under 13.

Michael Davidson

Thanks for the insight, Marcus. It never occurred to me that grafted rootstock would be more expensive.

Although we didn't make it to Goodfellow, we did have a half bottle of 2013 Goodfellow Durant at Dundee Bistro. It was drinking great.

Michael

Michael Davidson

They are, but they have a temporary log cabin set up as a tasting room. My understanding is Failla has taken over their old tasting room, but I didn't stop by.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Sorry for the misinformation, and thanks for the correction. The Soujurner was terrific, glad I got that wrong!

Michael

Michael Davidson

I just got back from four days in Willamette Valley. This time I was traveling with my childhood best friend, who is in the retail business in Alabama. As a result, we only visited places that are distributed in AL, which explains some of the odd choices. I didn’t take detailed notes, but here are s...

Michael Davidson

Visited Walter Scott in 2015, and heading back in two weeks! Super nice people, killer Chardonnay. Recommended if you're in the valley.

Michael Davidson

If anyone is interested but avoids Garagiste, Vinopolis has similar pricing on these wines.

Michael Davidson

I may be in depending on dates. I can contribute on theme...

Michael

Michael Davidson

Thanks for the notes, Scott! I think the champagne was an NV Bereche. I too wasn't writing thoughts, but the 2005 Souris was, for me, in a class of its own. A complete wine. I thought it managed the warmth of the vintage a bit better than the Hommage. I enjoyed the 2008 Whistling Ridge a bit more th...

Michael Davidson

I got a couple bottles of Massale. I recommend contacting whoever you get your Clos from.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Vinopolis also has them in stock, but I haven't seen the Massale anywhere.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Jim, opened a 2010 Estate Old Vine tonight. Always one of my favorites of your wines.

Y'all made something truly special together, deep condolences for the loss.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Jim, I have never met you or Patty, but I sure have enjoyed a lot of your wine. I'll open another bottle tonight in both of your honor. Hang in there.

Michael

Michael Davidson

rfelthoven wrote:
Michael Davidson wrote:Thanks, Ron. I did succumb to a 14 Close Electrique this weekend, but that's for another thread. (No regrets, though. Stunning.)
I'm hoping that was the blanc?

It was the rouge! YOLO!

Michael

Michael Davidson

Thanks, Ron. I did succumb to a 14 Close Electrique this weekend, but that's for another thread. (No regrets, though. Stunning.)

Michael

Michael Davidson

The problem with these threads is that there are many dimensions along which one could compare regions, and they lead to different answers. Some things people are talking about in this thread: - Which region produces the absolute best wines, regardless of money? - Which region produces the best $10 ...

Michael Davidson

Anyone tried a 2011 Souris recently? I have two, almost opened one this week but resisted.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I am not at all a cocktail drinker, but I always enjoy Essex.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I live in Ballard, but was killing time before a dentist appointment.

I work near the Fremont PCC, but haven't made it to check yet.

Michael Davidson

I bought a bunch of 2007 from a berserker, and they've been amazing. Haven't opened one in about a year, but definitely an ager.

Michael Davidson

Sorry for missing this, it was View Ridge.

Wine was delicious!

Michael Davidson

I was at PCC today, and they had the regular 2014 (non-PCC) WV Pinot for $15! Perhaps clearing out stock for the regular 15? Great price on any case.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Great event , great write up. Did anyone think to calculate the average cost per bottle on French vs California? Seemed like a good showing for the Cali group. I can tell you that the average price of the N.Rhones was $92. I would need to calculate the CA Syrah costs but I would estimate average re...

Michael Davidson

Rich, who makes your cooler? Is it a split system?

Michael Davidson

Hey Nick, Total Wine is reasonable for Bordeaux, but pretty rough for other regions. Not sure what you're hoping to learn from those bottles of Delas, for example. You'll probably understand more about Delas' still than you will about St Joseph vs Crozes Hermitage. On the other hand, Delas tends to ...

Michael Davidson

Nick, I'd go down to Pike and Western and ask for recommendations. They're very nice, have a good old world selection, and I guarantee the wines will be available locally. Michael Thanks Michael, thats a great idea, when I finally have a free weekend I'll plan on doing that. Any other shops you'd r...

Michael Davidson

Nick, I'd go down to Pike and Western and ask for recommendations. They're very nice, have a good old world selection, and I guarantee the wines will be available locally.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I wouldn't pay $150 for the 2010, but how often do these hit the market? It only takes two people who really want to backfill to drive up the price.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I've been trying not to order anything today. Passed on some long time favorites, not trying anything new at all.

But I couldn't resist two $20 2011 Oregon Pinots.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Opened a 2015 PCC WV Pinot last night. Yesterday it was okay, a bit thin, sour cherry and earth. One night on the counter transformed it into a raspberry inflected elegant pinot. The ripe vintages play so well into Marcus's style. Definitely going back for more.

Michael Davidson

Ron, I think last year (upthread, maybe?) Marcus indicated that the OPNC and PCC were the same, but that there is a higher end WV as well.

Haven't made it to PCC yet myself, but probably will stop by tomorrow!

Michael Davidson

Thanks for the heads up, Scott!

Michael Davidson

Three year vertical of Belle Pente Murto? Mag of Close Electrique Blanc?

Michael

Michael Davidson

For the Cayuse experts, what is the style of this wine? Would it appeal to a more old world, Euro palate or is it unabashedly new world? Never tried one. Enjoyed the passion in the OP. Robert, I've sold most of mine. I don't think you'd like it. A hallmark of this style of wine is super low acidity...

Michael Davidson

John, if that were the case then what would cause a half empty but sealed bottle to get tired after a day on the counter?

Michael

Michael Davidson

Todd, forum favorites will always get the most discussion. That's why they're favorites. My vote is to keep it the same. Wineries that participate year round will get the most chatter, others will sink or float based on the offer. I'm not sure why you'd try to help folks that participate one day onl...

Michael Davidson

For folks who like this wine, Full Pull just offered a rocks syrah made by Morgan Lee of Two Vintners as part of their in-house winery program. It's actually a little pricier than what I paid for the Two Vintners version, but I asked for a bottle anyway.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I have a Lodge, it's great. Replaced the rubber knob with a metal le creuset knob so it could withstand higher oven temps. I don't have anything else to compare it to, but I love it.

Michael

Michael Davidson

John, Charles Smith recently bought the Substance brand. Back in 2006 it was a collaboration between Jamie Brown and Greg Harrington, not sure who actually owned it. Smith seems to be positioning it now as the replacement for the low end brands he sold to Constellation. As far as Cab goes, 2013 was ...

Michael Davidson

Second, according to today's Full Pull email.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I have a 2013 Cristom Mt Jefferson open right now. It's really lovely.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Bingo. FedEx says comply or no shipping with them, period. With all due respect, Michael, if a few more state AGs send letters to FedEx as I expect the New York AG did, there will be very little wine going from retailers to consumers across state lines. I view this as a serious and potentially far-...

Michael Davidson

I just got a UPS shipment from OR to WA.

I think there is some premature panicking on this thread.

Michael

Michael Davidson

I've liked many two vintners, but couldn't really handle the lack of any evident acidity in this one.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Joe, did your domain name expire? Can't find your site online...

Michael Davidson

The 15 Dundee Hills is now at Sec and Vinopolis. Definitely worth taking a flyer.

Michael

Michael Davidson

Kirk, Sec has that chardonnay right now if you're interested.

Great notes, Rich!

Michael Davidson

Jason, I seem to be unintentionally following in your footsteps. Recently opened the '15 of this, searched to see if anyone else had tried it. The '15 matches your notes pretty well, although I get some pronounced bell pepper (which I like) on the nose. The bottle says to serve slightly chilled, pre...

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