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Barolo Sediment

Last post by john stimson « September 15th, 2019, 9:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Ron Slye » September 14th, 2019, 6:15 am » in Wine Talk

I know there is ample discussion on the board about the detrimental effect of sediment in Barolo. Most recommend standing a bottle up for anywhere...

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Last post by john stimson
September 15th, 2019, 9:23 pm
Best Fine wine web offers

Last post by Ryan A « September 15th, 2019, 9:15 pm
Posted in Wine Pimps
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by William Gladstone » September 13th, 2019, 8:40 pm » in Wine Pimps

Over time some people have introduced me to some web sites that are quite active with attractive offers of fine wines
and some of these sites are...

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Last post by Ryan A
September 15th, 2019, 9:15 pm
2019 West Coast Weather Thread

Last post by Paul Gordon « September 15th, 2019, 9:02 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Casey Hartlip » January 1st, 2019, 6:25 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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As I sit here on January 1st (with NO hangover I'm proud to report) I wonder what the next vintage will bring. Will we get enough rainfall? Will the...
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Last post by Paul Gordon
September 15th, 2019, 9:02 pm
Araujo eisele vineyard cab

Last post by Ryan A « September 15th, 2019, 9:00 pm
Posted in Wine Pimps
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by William Gladstone » September 13th, 2019, 8:37 pm » in Wine Pimps

I am seeking to learn about Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet,
from Berserker members view of the wine, to the mailing list price and any perspective?...

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Last post by Ryan A
September 15th, 2019, 9:00 pm
San Sebastian

Last post by dcornutt « September 15th, 2019, 8:58 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by dcornutt » April 30th, 2015, 1:45 pm » in Epicurean Exploits
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I am going to Etxebarri to eat a nice meal.
I want to visit some place in or near San Sebastian also.
Arzak?

Open to all choices not just high...
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Last post by dcornutt
September 15th, 2019, 8:58 pm
What is? Hospices de Beaune 2012 pommard

Last post by Gabriel Conroy « September 15th, 2019, 8:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Gabriel Conroy » September 15th, 2019, 1:52 pm » in Wine Talk

Hey everyone! I was gifted this wine and can’t find anything about it online. Does anybody know anything about it?

Hospices de Beaune 2012 pommard...

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Last post by Gabriel Conroy
September 15th, 2019, 8:52 pm
If you have offsite storage, how many bottles do you keep at home

Last post by RyanC « September 15th, 2019, 8:34 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joel Singer » September 15th, 2019, 1:59 pm » in Wine Talk

Currently, I have a cellar in my house, but I'm planning to transition to new house and rely on offsite storage for the bulk of my wine. The offsite...

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Last post by RyanC
September 15th, 2019, 8:34 pm
TN: 2013 Chezeaux (Ponsot) Chambolle Charmesb1er

Last post by Lee Short « September 15th, 2019, 8:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » September 15th, 2019, 6:41 pm » in Wine Talk

From a stash I grabbed from FWGS closeout for ~70.

Very serious wine. Dark garnet in the glass. Initially reticent with wild aromatics and dark...

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Last post by Lee Short
September 15th, 2019, 8:21 pm
Bring cash and stems: Los Gatos CA Sept 17: Older Rhys

Last post by P L owet « September 15th, 2019, 8:20 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by George Chadwick » July 13th, 2019, 12:46 pm » in Offline Planner
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UPDATE 9/14: wait list empty (yay!) but would like to hear back from my PM to Matt L.

Tuesday Sept 17 6:30. At Golden Triangle restaurant, hard to...
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Last post by P L owet
September 15th, 2019, 8:20 pm
Your thoughts on these old wines

Last post by Todd Tucker « September 15th, 2019, 8:19 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Diane Kessler » August 19th, 2019, 11:01 am » in Wine Talk

A friend is considering bringing a couple of bottles from his cellar to dinner. When I have brought wine to celebrate my birthday with them, I bring...

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Last post by Todd Tucker
September 15th, 2019, 8:19 pm
Pichon Lalande 1961-2000

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 15th, 2019, 8:08 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mark Golodetz » September 15th, 2019, 10:14 am » in Wine Talk

Some quick notes and a few beauty shots from our annual wine dinner featuring this year fourteen vintages Pichon Lalande. For once we were lucky,...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 15th, 2019, 8:08 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by JonathanG « September 15th, 2019, 8:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Frank Smith » May 12th, 2011, 12:59 pm » in Wine Talk
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There have been several lastbottlewines.com threads, so I thought it would be good to create one overall thread for discussion about the...
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Last post by JonathanG
September 15th, 2019, 8:05 pm
Looks like a lot of rainy cool weather in the Willamette Valley

Last post by R Roberts « September 15th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by PHuff » September 15th, 2019, 6:15 pm » in Wine Talk

I assume that there are still a lot of grapes left to be harvested......Any insight from the Winemakers on the Board on how the vintage is looking?

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Last post by R Roberts
September 15th, 2019, 7:52 pm
The Smoker Thread - recipes, techniques, ideas

Last post by GregP « September 15th, 2019, 7:08 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by zachary l a n g » April 19th, 2010, 6:11 pm » in Epicurean Exploits
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Ok, now that I've done it the old fashioned way, I am ready for easy! Does any one have a Bradley smoker (or similar thing)? What are your thoughts...
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Last post by GregP
September 15th, 2019, 7:08 pm
Fear And Loathing In ToKalon Vineyard

Last post by AlexO « September 15th, 2019, 6:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 52
by Roy Piper » September 11th, 2019, 2:30 pm » in Wine Talk
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When I think of “terroir” in Napa, the vineyard that most comes to mind is ToKalon, in Oakville. It is clearly one of the best vineyards and...
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Last post by AlexO
September 15th, 2019, 6:55 pm
The Tale of an Aged La Tâche

Last post by Brad England « September 15th, 2019, 6:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jeremy Holmes » September 15th, 2019, 3:47 pm » in Wine Talk

I was rummaging around the cellar last week and found an old bottle without a label or capsule, that had leaked quite badly. Around 15 years ago, I...

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Last post by Brad England
September 15th, 2019, 6:55 pm
Any recs for lunch in or around Beaune?

Last post by Philip G « September 15th, 2019, 6:44 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert Grenley » September 10th, 2019, 1:39 am » in Wine Talk

In early October, at the very end of a few weeks in Italy and France, we will be spending one night in Beaune at the l’Hotel de Beaune and will have...

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Last post by Philip G
September 15th, 2019, 6:44 pm
Tasting Fees in Champagne?

Last post by Troy Stark « September 15th, 2019, 6:32 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Troy Stark » February 12th, 2019, 6:18 am » in Travel Forum

We are currently in the process of setting up visits in Champagne for a trip we are taking in March. We were focusing mostly on growers, but are not...

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Last post by Troy Stark
September 15th, 2019, 6:32 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Joel Pulver « September 15th, 2019, 6:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Roy Hersh » May 11th, 2012, 5:54 pm » in Wine Talk
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I think it would be interesting to see what others are buying these days.

This week, I found 2 bottles of Hanzell Chardonnay from 1997 and a 3 pack...
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Last post by Joel Pulver
September 15th, 2019, 6:22 pm
Napa Cabernet Harvest

Last post by Carole Meredith « September 15th, 2019, 6:19 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert R » September 15th, 2019, 3:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Any info as to how far along the harvest is?
Oakville vs Rutherford etc...

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Last post by Carole Meredith
September 15th, 2019, 6:19 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Frank Murray III « September 15th, 2019, 6:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Steve Nordhoff » April 24th, 2016, 11:03 am » in Wine Talk
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

I'll start it with three

2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Frank Murray III
September 15th, 2019, 6:04 pm
TNs: Hubert Lignier, Gerard Raphet

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « September 15th, 2019, 5:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Kent Comley » September 15th, 2019, 5:21 pm » in Wine Talk

2009 Hubert Lignier Morey-Saint-Denis
I bought a mixed parcel of Hubert Lignier when the local importer cleared out some bin ends. This is seriously...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
September 15th, 2019, 5:40 pm
Burgundy 2019 report

Last post by m. ristev « September 15th, 2019, 5:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Philip Ente » September 15th, 2019, 11:03 am » in Wine Talk

From my cousins in Meursault

How much higher than $850 a bottle can Arnaud's wine go?
Benoit has lowered his acid levels and his recent wines are...

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Last post by m. ristev
September 15th, 2019, 5:26 pm
TN: Dinner @ BluePlate w/ BayArea Friends..(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « September 15th, 2019, 4:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 15th, 2019, 2:36 pm » in Wine Talk

When I arrived for my last trip to the Bay area (8/29/19), as we usually do, a bunch of us got together for dinner:
1. Failla Viognier...

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Last post by TomHill
September 15th, 2019, 4:56 pm
TN: More Bottom Feeding @ Total Wine...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « September 15th, 2019, 4:50 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » September 15th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Wine Talk

Tried these three bottom-feeders from TotalWine last night:
1. Frosting Buttercream Chard Calif VintnersReserve (13.5%; VintnersReserve: receives an...

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Last post by TomHill
September 15th, 2019, 4:50 pm
The big Mission/Pais/Listan Prieto thread.

Last post by Ken Zinns « September 15th, 2019, 4:32 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » July 18th, 2019, 8:24 am » in Wine Talk

I thought I'd break out a new thread for this varietal, since I couldn't find one.

I've had pretty much all the Missions produced in CA (as well as...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
September 15th, 2019, 4:32 pm
FS: Andremily Syrah No. 2 [reduced]

Last post by zack harris « September 15th, 2019, 4:03 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by zack harris » September 9th, 2019, 1:52 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Selling for a friend 2 bottles of the 2013 Andremily Syrah No. 2. Purchased on release, stored in the same offsite in NJ that I use. Usual terms...

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Last post by zack harris
September 15th, 2019, 4:03 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by jon leifer « September 15th, 2019, 3:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Aubrey Lloyd » March 7th, 2012, 2:47 pm » in Wine Talk
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Happy Wednesday everyone!
I really didn't know what to open this evening so i closed my eyes ( after I was in my cellar) and blindly pulled out a...
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Last post by jon leifer
September 15th, 2019, 3:58 pm
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by AlexS « September 15th, 2019, 3:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Peter Petersen » March 30th, 2015, 9:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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Just to keep the theme going.
Tonight I popped the Dry Creek Zin from 2012. Probably one of the more exciting DCZs I've had. Darker and richer...
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Last post by AlexS
September 15th, 2019, 3:56 pm
Travelogue: Georgia (the country)

Last post by Steve Slatcher « September 15th, 2019, 3:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Otto Forsberg » September 11th, 2019, 10:36 am » in Wine Talk

So, some people here have visited this country known as the cradle of wine before me, but I guess writing about the experience can't hurt. So, here's...

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Last post by Steve Slatcher
September 15th, 2019, 3:12 pm
WTF is the problem with Chardonnay?

Last post by Charlie Carnes « September 15th, 2019, 2:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » August 23rd, 2019, 8:02 pm » in Wine Talk
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More than any other grape varietal, I seem to always get a kind of chemical, artificial taste with them, unless I kind of splash on Failla or Lioco...
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Last post by Charlie Carnes
September 15th, 2019, 2:16 pm
Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan

Last post by alan weinberg « September 15th, 2019, 2:06 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by maureen nelson » April 1st, 2018, 11:53 am » in Wine Talk
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Ok we (well, the old farts among us) talk about owning too much wine, stopping buying, reducing our holdings, etc. So i challenge those of us to post...
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Last post by alan weinberg
September 15th, 2019, 2:06 pm
TN: 1980 Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon

Last post by Rich Brown « September 15th, 2019, 12:46 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Rich Brown » September 14th, 2019, 10:00 pm » in Wine Talk

Exceeded expectations - check out the color in 2nd pic!! Happy to have 2 more of these birth-year Maggies left!!

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Last post by Rich Brown
September 15th, 2019, 12:46 pm
Greater Boston

Last post by K_F_o_l_e_y « September 15th, 2019, 12:37 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by Peter Tryba » May 17th, 2010, 6:26 pm » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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~Cafe Mangal - Wellesley, MA
Turkish-American cuisine
$0 Corkage, functional stemware on site, bring glasses

~Yama - Wellesley, MA
Japanese cuisine...
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Last post by K_F_o_l_e_y
September 15th, 2019, 12:37 pm
TN: Foxen CheninBlanc WickendenVnyd '16...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « September 15th, 2019, 12:09 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by TomHill » September 15th, 2019, 12:09 pm » in Wine Talk

Came in my last Prima IlConsorzia shipment, so tried Fri night:
1. Foxen CheninBlanc OldVines/ErnestoWickendenVnyd/SantaMariaVlly (13.7%;...

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Last post by TomHill
September 15th, 2019, 12:09 pm
A tasting at Col d'Orca

Last post by Henry Kiichli « September 15th, 2019, 11:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by F.Daner » September 15th, 2019, 9:56 am » in Wine Talk

After too many years of putting it off we finally made it to Italy for a much needed vacation. I've been posting in the travel forum about the trip...

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Last post by Henry Kiichli
September 15th, 2019, 11:51 am
It's critic bingo! ("vertical in feel")

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 15th, 2019, 11:46 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Morris » April 13th, 2017, 10:41 am » in Wine Talk
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Pity the poor wine critic. So many wines, so few words.

The problem was brought home by this blurb in one of those e-mails:

The 2012 Barolo...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 15th, 2019, 11:46 am
Your Gin?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « September 15th, 2019, 11:37 am
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 15th, 2019, 11:37 am
2016 barbaresco buying intentions?

Last post by Laurent Gibet « September 15th, 2019, 11:23 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Sh@n A » August 29th, 2019, 9:41 am » in Wine Talk

With a few 2016s already on the shelves, I have picked out a couple to try: Castello di Nieve, La Ca'Nova Montestefano, Sottimano Pajore, and...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
September 15th, 2019, 11:23 am
Metayage

Last post by Todd Hamina « September 15th, 2019, 11:14 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » September 12th, 2019, 8:52 am » in Wine Talk

Is 13 Chezeaux Chambolle charmes and 13 ponsot Chambolle charmes exactly the same wine? How does the process work from barrel to bottle?

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Last post by Todd Hamina
September 15th, 2019, 11:14 am
For BAMA fans...

Last post by Keith Levenberg « September 15th, 2019, 11:02 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Kelly Flynn » September 9th, 2019, 8:14 am » in Wine Talk
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Chambers St has a new offering this morning -- 95, 96, 98, 00, 01, 05, 09, 10
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Last post by Keith Levenberg
September 15th, 2019, 11:02 am
Excellent restaurant Ibiza Chappaqua NY

Last post by Steve Manzi « September 15th, 2019, 10:58 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Mark Golodetz » July 21st, 2019, 5:31 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Westchester a county just north of NYC has quite a few decent restaurants, one stellar (Blue Hill) and a lot of dreck. Pretty surprising given this...

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Last post by Steve Manzi
September 15th, 2019, 10:58 am
2016 MacDonald release

Last post by KenL. « September 15th, 2019, 10:09 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joe B » September 8th, 2019, 9:58 am » in Wine Talk
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Anybody get a save the date or have insider information on this? Cost increases? Cases produced? Looks like purchase times for the last few vintages...
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Last post by KenL.
September 15th, 2019, 10:09 am
TNs: 2004 Ch. Pontet Canet, 2003 Joguet Clos de la Dioterie

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 15th, 2019, 9:48 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » August 18th, 2019, 5:16 pm » in Wine Talk
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The 2003 Joguet Chinon Clos de la Dioterie was a disaster, went straight down the sink. Like rotten bell peppers and stewed tomatoes. No redeeming...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 15th, 2019, 9:48 am
Swedish single malt whiskey created by AI

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am
Posted in Beer and Spirits

by Scott G r u n e r » September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am » in Beer and Spirits

Drinking it makes you smarter.

For futurama fans I wonder if this will be like when Bender learned to cook?

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
September 15th, 2019, 9:39 am
Another Flannery PSA

Last post by Scott Brunson « September 15th, 2019, 9:16 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Elliot Steele » June 29th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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Jorges, ribeyes, skirt steaks and hangars are on sale. Not sure if I missed anything else
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Last post by Scott Brunson
September 15th, 2019, 9:16 am
Which RIDGE are you drinking?

Last post by Peter C. « September 15th, 2019, 9:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Glenn L e v i n e » June 19th, 2016, 7:30 am » in Wine Talk
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Is it possible this iconic winery doesn't have one of these threads here at Wineberserkers? Too many great wines the issue? We hate a single thread...
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Last post by Peter C.
September 15th, 2019, 9:07 am
ForSale: A Few Cases of Assorted Wines (Burgs, Piedmont, Champagne, etc)

Last post by Dennis Atick « September 15th, 2019, 8:56 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Dennis Atick » September 10th, 2019, 4:23 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Thinning out some nice bottles. Everything from nuevo Cali (Cruse) to Rhones and Burgundy.
Most are single bottles unless noted.
Buyer pays...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
September 15th, 2019, 8:56 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by KevinK « September 15th, 2019, 8:15 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Yoni O v a d i a » January 27th, 2009, 1:38 pm » in Wine Talk
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Someone else started on the last Berserker forum, so I figured I'd get it going over here....

Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by KevinK
September 15th, 2019, 8:15 am
A visit to Hooker House, Bedrock Wine Co. raises the bar.

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 15th, 2019, 8:06 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Glenn L e v i n e » September 15th, 2019, 7:54 am » in Wine Talk

I spent a few days in Sonoma Co. over Labor Day, huddling up with my oldest childhood friend and his family. Dorian stranded his girls while they...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 15th, 2019, 8:06 am
Dinner with every wine showing great incl the best Grüner I've had, 4 amazing Barolos

Last post by Blake Brown « September 15th, 2019, 8:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Blake Brown » September 14th, 2019, 7:57 am » in Wine Talk

Five members of our dinner group convened at one of Santa Barbara’s best Italian restaurants, Olio e Limone Ristorante, to enjoy another fabulous...

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Last post by Blake Brown
September 15th, 2019, 8:01 am
750Daily: Martini Winery

Last post by rsmithjr « September 15th, 2019, 7:41 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by TomHill » July 31st, 2019, 8:12 am » in Wine Talk

A really terrific article, as linked in WineTerriorist, by KelliWhite on the history of MartiniWnry:
750Daily:MartiniWnry
including a lot about the...

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Last post by rsmithjr
September 15th, 2019, 7:41 am
which SQNs are drinking well right now

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « September 15th, 2019, 7:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by markjchambers » September 14th, 2019, 5:44 am » in Wine Talk

Special occasion coming up. I guess I'm asking the question for reds and whites. CT notes seem to be range from great to meh. Hard to get a feel.
I...

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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
September 15th, 2019, 7:16 am
Wednesday night wines in West Chester

Last post by edwardmilstein « September 15th, 2019, 7:04 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Bob Hughes » September 13th, 2019, 8:23 am » in Wine Talk

But not your typical Wednesday night wines - well, maybe for Jeremy Holmes these are typical, but not for me ;^)

A group of us got together at...

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Last post by edwardmilstein
September 15th, 2019, 7:04 am
NY City 9/14 or 9/15?

Last post by Dan Hammer « September 15th, 2019, 6:59 am
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Loren Sonkin » July 31st, 2019, 6:50 am » in Offline Planner

Looks like I will be in for the Jets vs. Browns Monday night game. Likely to come a night or two early. Anyone interested in getting together either...

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Last post by Dan Hammer
September 15th, 2019, 6:59 am
thoughts on decanting a 1975 Yquem?

Last post by jdgcrean « September 15th, 2019, 5:52 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jdgcrean » September 11th, 2019, 10:22 am » in Wine Talk

looking for any guidance on decant timing. notes on cellartracker are a bit varied, but thinking a 2 hour decant? hoping for a stellar first...

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Last post by jdgcrean
September 15th, 2019, 5:52 am
Wines for 25+ years of aging

Last post by Mattstolz « September 15th, 2019, 5:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by JonathanG » September 13th, 2019, 8:32 pm » in Wine Talk

I'm planning on starting a wine locker for my 9 year old daughter. I want to build a pretty solid collection for her to appreciate and enjoy when...

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Last post by Mattstolz
September 15th, 2019, 5:50 am
How German Wine Found Its Sweet Spot

Last post by Mattstolz « September 15th, 2019, 5:41 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by David Mc » September 12th, 2019, 2:42 pm » in Wine Talk

Interesting read

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Last post by Mattstolz
September 15th, 2019, 5:41 am
Anyone want to help me pick bottles based on QPR?

Last post by Ian Sutton « September 15th, 2019, 4:26 am
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
Replies: 4
by JordanL » August 27th, 2019, 3:15 pm » in Wine 101: The Basics

Trying to learn how to buy wine on my own, as much as I love the go to a trusted wine store and ask approach.

There's a place near me that I think...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
September 15th, 2019, 4:26 am
TN: 2012 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese (Germany, Nahe)

Last post by IlkkaL « September 15th, 2019, 1:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by IlkkaL » September 15th, 2019, 1:16 am » in Wine Talk

It is a true mystery why I have not opened a single bottle of Dönnhoff since 2016, until now. The sheer pleasure this one provided is something that...

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Last post by IlkkaL
September 15th, 2019, 1:16 am
Postponed releases - RAYAS, OGIER, MUGNIER etc.

Last post by Robert Sand « September 15th, 2019, 12:40 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 54
by Gerhard P. » September 9th, 2019, 4:18 am » in Wine Talk
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Quite a lot of (top) producers seem to postpone the release of their new vintages or top wines more and more ...

Most famous example is Chateau...
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Last post by Robert Sand
September 15th, 2019, 12:40 am
TN: 2017 Ridge East Bench Zinfandel

Last post by T. Williams « September 15th, 2019, 12:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » September 11th, 2019, 9:11 am » in Wine Talk

TN: 2017 Ridge East Bench Zinfandel : Pretty tannic mid palette. Actually, quite surprisingly so. Otherwise a nice drink, not a ton on the nose and...

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Last post by T. Williams
September 15th, 2019, 12:31 am
Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles

Last post by johngonzales « September 14th, 2019, 11:40 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Robert Dentice » January 4th, 2016, 11:46 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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I go to Los Angeles 4 or 5 times per year and admittedly I have been hyper-critical of the food scene. Keep in mind I live in NYC and dine there...
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Last post by johngonzales
September 14th, 2019, 11:40 pm
First Serious Napa Visit - Where to Go?

Last post by F.Daner « September 14th, 2019, 11:04 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 6
by Rob Igel » September 9th, 2019, 12:07 pm » in Travel Forum

For anyone who splits their time between the CellarTracker forum and this fine forum, I'm sorry for the duplicate post...just trying to get as much...

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Last post by F.Daner
September 14th, 2019, 11:04 pm
T-bin capacity?

Last post by Stewart Johnson « September 14th, 2019, 9:56 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
Replies: 3
by Stewart Johnson » September 14th, 2019, 1:55 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Does anyone pick into T-bins on a regular basis and have an idea of the standard tonnage they hold when full? I mean just-picked, not crushed fruit....

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
September 14th, 2019, 9:56 pm
WTB: 2004 Dom Perignon Rose

Last post by L.Cole « September 14th, 2019, 8:33 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by L.Cole » September 14th, 2019, 8:33 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I am looking for a bottle of 2004 Dom Rose with box. There are several available (wine searcher) but no box. I believe there are a few special...

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Last post by L.Cole
September 14th, 2019, 8:33 pm
Avocados. What a pain.

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « September 14th, 2019, 7:40 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 32
by Victor Hong » September 7th, 2019, 3:54 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Buying them has become so difficult. Even when they are Hass avocados, labeled as from Mexico, their quality seems to have degraded. They change...

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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
September 14th, 2019, 7:40 pm
FS: Old World Gems (DRC, Rousseau, Monfortino)

Last post by luc@sl@belle « September 14th, 2019, 6:43 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by luc@sl@belle » September 14th, 2019, 6:43 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

2015 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee St Vivant $2850
1999 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos De Beze $4100
1999 Giacomo Conterno Barolo...

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Last post by luc@sl@belle
September 14th, 2019, 6:43 pm
What happened to Beringer Knights Valley cabernet?

Last post by B. Buzzini « September 14th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 34
by Jim F » December 18th, 2016, 4:04 pm » in Wine Talk

Sipping a 2012 KV, have had the 2013 and the 2010 recently and totally unimpressed. I used to like these a lot as a house wine. More recent vintages...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
September 14th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Australians buy Médoc château

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « September 14th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by Alex Rychlewski » September 9th, 2019, 2:22 pm » in Wine Talk

Château Cambon la Pelouse, a much-respected cru bourgeois in Macau has just been purchased by Treasury Wine Estaes (Penfolds), the 8th largest wine...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
September 14th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « September 14th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by c fu » April 17th, 2018, 10:05 pm » in Wine Talk
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Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...
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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
September 14th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Seattle Offline Tasting - Saturday, October 19th

Last post by Brian Glas « September 14th, 2019, 4:59 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 17
by terrance.c » September 6th, 2019, 12:03 pm » in Offline Planner

Hey NW friends,
It's been way to long since our last offline and I'm tired of waiting for someone to visit in order to get us all together, so now...

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Last post by Brian Glas
September 14th, 2019, 4:59 pm
Marriott and Starwood merger. More bonus things.

Last post by Rick Smith « September 14th, 2019, 4:45 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 3
by Victor Hong » November 30th, 2018, 4:29 am » in Travel Forum

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Last post by Rick Smith
September 14th, 2019, 4:45 pm
50th Birthday Whiskey Suggestions

Last post by ERPark « September 14th, 2019, 4:38 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 14
by Matt G » June 5th, 2019, 9:16 pm » in Beer and Spirits

Hello all, I am looking to my 50th birthday in about 18 months.

Saving a few dollars to over indulge with some great whiskies for a party with...

14 Replies

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Last post by ERPark
September 14th, 2019, 4:38 pm
If you were going to buy a grill today what would you buy?

Last post by G. Keeler « September 14th, 2019, 3:35 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 19
by p. raghib » September 8th, 2019, 2:22 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

I tend to use BGE more than anything else, but it is convenient to have a gas grill as well. The existing one is on its last legs.

What would you...

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Last post by G. Keeler
September 14th, 2019, 3:35 pm
What do I have here? Thanisch & Son Beerenauslese

Last post by Charles Weiss « September 14th, 2019, 3:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by D@ve D y r 0 f f » September 14th, 2019, 2:19 pm » in Wine Talk

Long story short, I ended up with two half-bottles of this at no cost. I thought a BA with no vineyard designation was odd, but there is one on the...

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Last post by Charles Weiss
September 14th, 2019, 3:27 pm
South Bay LA - August Offline (Planning)

Last post by Adam G « September 14th, 2019, 2:53 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 13
by josh bryer » June 13th, 2019, 3:41 am » in Offline Planner

Hi SoCal Berserkers,

Long time lurker and never poster (I have lurked back into ebob days), based in South Bay LA. Though I have lots of friends I...

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Last post by Adam G
September 14th, 2019, 2:53 pm
Little Things Mean a Lot - the Travel Version

Last post by Rob Lynch « September 14th, 2019, 2:07 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 34
by Sarah Kirschbaum » September 7th, 2019, 7:04 pm » in Travel Forum

I travel a lot, for business and for pleasure. Over the years, I've accumulated a list of little things, not obvious ones, that improve my travel...

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Last post by Rob Lynch
September 14th, 2019, 2:07 pm
Beaujolais, where have you been my whole life?

Last post by Doug Schulman « September 14th, 2019, 1:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 39
by Jason T » September 12th, 2019, 2:19 am » in Wine Talk

Well, I know where you've been, and can I just say, 'it was not you, it was me?'.

My wife got me into wine 10-ish years ago, and her palate at the...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
September 14th, 2019, 1:07 pm
Steak Porn

Last post by Mark.Ricca « September 14th, 2019, 12:50 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 1968
by Bill Tex Landreth » January 27th, 2009, 12:18 pm » in Epicurean Exploits
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Last post by Mark.Ricca
September 14th, 2019, 12:50 pm
TN: Fourchaume reason I didn't buy enough of these!

Last post by john stimson « September 14th, 2019, 12:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by B. Buzzini » April 10th, 2019, 4:13 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru (4/10/2019)
This has creamed up nicely since my...

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Last post by john stimson
September 14th, 2019, 12:27 pm
2015 Bedrock - Syrah Weill a Way Vineyard w/a Kombucha-like blob in bottle.

Last post by larry schaffer « September 14th, 2019, 11:47 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by BLaird » September 13th, 2019, 4:16 pm » in Wine Talk

Drank a bottle last night. Very nice. Lots of sediment in addition to what appeared to be a culture-like blob floating at the bottom, almost like...

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Last post by larry schaffer
September 14th, 2019, 11:47 am
NYC: Tues 9/24 Produttori Riservas

Last post by Mike Reff « September 14th, 2019, 11:38 am
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 7
by Sh@n A » September 3rd, 2019, 6:39 am » in Offline Planner

I am in process of setting up an offline in NY for Tues 9/24 at 7PM in Chelsea to taste through the 2014 Produttori Riservas. Tasting through the...

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Last post by Mike Reff
September 14th, 2019, 11:38 am
RAGÙ di MANZO

Last post by Lonnie F. « September 14th, 2019, 11:33 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 1
by Martin Zwick » September 13th, 2019, 12:21 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Here comes italian soul food for autumn. Inspired by a recipe from the swiss-italian food blogger Claudio del Principe.

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ENJOY...

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Last post by Lonnie F.
September 14th, 2019, 11:33 am
Kathryn Kennedy: Where have you been all my life ?

Last post by Steve Anderson « September 14th, 2019, 11:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 22
by Jonathan Sirot » September 13th, 2019, 3:27 am » in Wine Talk

I have been drinking California Cabs for around 25 years and have tried many standard bearers from various regions. However I had never tried a...

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Last post by Steve Anderson
September 14th, 2019, 11:31 am
Will there ever be another vintage like 1992 White Burgundy?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « September 14th, 2019, 10:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by Ian Dorin » September 9th, 2019, 6:15 am » in Wine Talk

I was recently drinking a 2015 St. Innocent Freedom Hill Dijon Clone Chardonnay, and thought the wine had been affected by boytritis. I didn't...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
September 14th, 2019, 10:39 am
TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet

Last post by Rich Brown « September 14th, 2019, 10:32 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 98
by Rich Brown » September 7th, 2018, 8:23 pm » in Wine Talk
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This $20 Kirkland cab has no business being this good. I honestly wasnt expecting much but am pretty damned impressed. Dark fuschia in color, with...
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Last post by Rich Brown
September 14th, 2019, 10:32 am
FS: 2010 Alain Voge Cornas "Les Vieilles Vignes" x 2 $110

Last post by ybarselah « September 14th, 2019, 8:36 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 3
by ybarselah » September 11th, 2019, 9:26 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

avail immediately. $110 each local pickup in NYC. email, please.

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Last post by ybarselah
September 14th, 2019, 8:36 am
Official WTSO thread

Last post by John Glas « September 14th, 2019, 7:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 471
by Eric Rose » July 10th, 2013, 11:44 am » in Wine Talk
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But I...
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Last post by John Glas
September 14th, 2019, 7:07 am
Aurelio Settimo Barolo

Last post by Laurent Gibet « September 14th, 2019, 5:57 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 25
by F.Daner » November 3rd, 2014, 4:08 pm » in Wine Talk

Any thoughts or note on the 2008 Barolo ? Not much on CT. Just saw the WS note and while the score sounds high it sounds pretty attractive for $35...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
September 14th, 2019, 5:57 am
TN: New Boheme Release...(long/boring)

Last post by Scott Brunson « September 14th, 2019, 3:22 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by TomHill » December 26th, 2018, 11:48 am » in Wine Talk

Tasted these w/ Kurt Beitler at his tasting room in Occidental on 12/7/18:
1. TaylorRidge Chard (13.7%) 2015 : Med.dark gold color; rather...

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Last post by Scott Brunson
September 14th, 2019, 3:22 am
TN: Four @ Darrell's...(short/boring)

Last post by Tom DeBiase « September 13th, 2019, 9:47 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by TomHill » September 13th, 2019, 4:55 pm » in Wine Talk

Had a dinner invite from DarrellCorti and we tried these wines:
1. Cruess fiano RRV (13.2%) 2017 : Pale color; rather fragrant...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
September 13th, 2019, 9:47 pm
US retailers offering German auction wines?

Last post by Al Osterheld « September 13th, 2019, 8:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 29
by maureen nelson » September 12th, 2019, 4:35 am » in Wine Talk

Anyone know of any US retailers that will arrange for bids at the VDP auction and will bring them in for you if you win?

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Last post by Al Osterheld
September 13th, 2019, 8:56 pm
Kutch Fall Release, Save the date!

Last post by Frank Murray III « September 13th, 2019, 7:34 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 51
by mattcitrang » September 3rd, 2019, 11:09 am » in Wine Talk
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Dear Kutch Mailing List Member:

We would like to alert you that beginning on Thursday, September 5th, we will release our final four wines from the...
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Last post by Frank Murray III
September 13th, 2019, 7:34 pm
Heritage Auction - Familiar Cellar Name

Last post by Mark Golodetz « September 13th, 2019, 7:33 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 35
by Steve Anderson » September 3rd, 2019, 9:04 pm » in Wine Talk

Received the Heritage Auction Catalog for the September Fine and Rare Auction - did a double take when I saw the Cellar attribution at the bottom of...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
September 13th, 2019, 7:33 pm
Lopawines.com Thread

Last post by Yao C « September 13th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 63
by Troy Stark » July 25th, 2019, 1:50 pm » in Wine Talk
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Not sure if any of you Envoyer fans ever dealt with Scott Kulek over there, but he has started his own wine retail/import project that appears to be...
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Last post by Yao C
September 13th, 2019, 7:13 pm
TN: 2006 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « September 13th, 2019, 6:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 37
by Robert.A.Jr. » June 19th, 2019, 5:17 pm » in Wine Talk

This wine surprised me by how much I like it. In theory, I should be a big fan of old world Rioja. The problem, however, is that I am not a fan,...

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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
September 13th, 2019, 6:41 pm
WTB: WLW

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « September 13th, 2019, 6:01 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 1
by Mich@el Ch@ng » September 11th, 2019, 2:57 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking for a bottle of WLW, ideally 2017 version. I would like to pay ~600-700 shipped. Let me know if you have any.

Thanks

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
September 13th, 2019, 6:01 pm
TN: Castelli GreenVlly CabSauv '12..(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « September 13th, 2019, 5:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by TomHill » September 13th, 2019, 5:22 pm » in Wine Talk

Tried this wine (amongst others) at EmilioCastelli's last Sat night:
1. Castelli CabernetSauvignon GreenVlly of RRV/SonomaCnty (14.1%) 2012 :...

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Last post by TomHill
September 13th, 2019, 5:22 pm
TNS: 2000 Chateau Leoville Barton, 1999 Chateau Musar

Last post by Pat Martin « September 13th, 2019, 4:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 16
by Robert.A.Jr. » July 24th, 2019, 11:22 am » in Wine Talk

I decided to check in on a 2000 Chateau Leoville Barton given the recent thread showing some ups and downs. Well, this bottle was all up. Took about...

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Last post by Pat Martin
September 13th, 2019, 4:21 pm

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