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Bruce the Returner's Birthday Bash Recap - You Name It - We Drank It

Last post by A.Gillette « January 21st, 2019, 6:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by R@y.Tupp@+sch » July 5th, 2009, 10:10 am » in Wine Talk

The Second Annual Bruce the Returner's Birthday Bash went off in fine form due to the incredible planning and generosity of the host/birthday boy as...

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Last post by A.Gillette
January 21st, 2019, 6:29 pm
Wine ratings-Help me out

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « January 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by James Stolle » January 20th, 2019, 8:41 pm » in Wine Talk

Let's say you have two choices of wine. Both are the same style, both have multiple 100 point reviews, but one is almost half the price of the other....

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
January 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « January 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm
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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 Jayson Cohen
January 21st, 2019, 6:26 pm
TNs: 30+ 2016 Classed Growth Bordeaux

Last post by Marc Frontario « January 21st, 2019, 6:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Dav1d S@wyer » January 20th, 2019, 10:03 pm » in Wine Talk

Last week I attended Spec's annual Mostly Cru Classe Bordeaux tasting for the 2016 vintage. Over 30 producers sent directors, winemakers, or a member...

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Last post by Marc Frontario
January 21st, 2019, 6:23 pm
TN- 2005 Allemand Cornas les Chaillots

Last post by Michel Abood « January 21st, 2019, 6:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Michel Abood » May 27th, 2009, 1:03 am » in Wine Talk

OK, I am running around the Rhone tasting tons of small wineries, but last night I had dinner with Paul and Sandy Jaouen (I am also pushing Paul to...

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Last post by Michel Abood
January 21st, 2019, 6:21 pm
TNs: 3 Champagnes

Last post by Barry Sunderland « January 21st, 2019, 6:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by mike pobega » May 1st, 2009, 8:09 am » in Wine Talk

Last I a few of the boys got together for some bubbles and burgers. We sampled 3 great Champagnes and then hit Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke for burgers...

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Last post by Barry Sunderland
January 21st, 2019, 6:16 pm
State of Your Cellar

Last post by C Chen « January 21st, 2019, 6:14 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by C G Nieto » April 22nd, 2009, 9:34 pm » in Wine Talk
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Just curious, over the last four months or so, has your cellar grown, remained the same, or contracted? If it has grown, what did you add (and did...
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Last post by C Chen
January 21st, 2019, 6:14 pm
Any Experience with TAP Airlines?

Last post by David K o l i n « January 21st, 2019, 6:13 pm
Posted in Travel Forum

by David K o l i n » January 21st, 2019, 6:13 pm » in Travel Forum

We’re looking at possibly flying into Lisbon this summer. Direct options are limited from Chicago. TAP will start service from O’Hare in June.

Any...

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Last post by David K o l i n
January 21st, 2019, 6:13 pm
Beta wines 2011 Cabernet

Last post by Eric Werner « January 21st, 2019, 6:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Alan Eden » January 20th, 2019, 11:51 am » in Wine Talk

Technically Pobega’d but obviously with such a delayed release not really a true Pobega.

I have a pretty low opinion of 11’s but this bottle...

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Last post by Eric Werner
January 21st, 2019, 6:10 pm
2019 Rivers-Marie Spring Offer

Last post by Chris H. « January 21st, 2019, 6:09 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by mattcitrang » January 8th, 2019, 9:23 am » in Wine Talk
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Email just hit.

The 2019 Rivers-Marie Spring Offer will go live on Tuesday, January 15th at 9:00 AM PST. As in the past, this release is via email...
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Last post by Chris H.
January 21st, 2019, 6:09 pm
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pisoni Pinot Noir

Last post by jan.brekke « January 21st, 2019, 6:01 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jan.brekke » January 20th, 2019, 7:48 am » in Wine Talk

I haven't posted a tasting note on this board in years, but this wine is deserving. The nose has beautiful notes of spice and red fruits. This is a...

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Last post by jan.brekke
January 21st, 2019, 6:01 pm
Ugly Vineyards

Last post by Markus S « January 21st, 2019, 5:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jeremy C » January 20th, 2019, 7:17 pm » in Wine Talk

I’ve learned recently that a complaint about visiting “wine country” in whatever region is the lifestyle quotient that is often attached to such...

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Last post by Markus S
January 21st, 2019, 5:59 pm
TN: Grower Champagnes at Todd's

Last post by Bruce Rudman « January 21st, 2019, 5:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Cris Whetstone » June 14th, 2009, 7:15 pm » in Wine Talk
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GROWER CHAMPAGNES AT TODD'S - Chateauneuf de Todd (6/13/2009)
The theme was Grower Champagnes. This turned out to be a tremendous tasting as well as...
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Last post by Bruce Rudman
January 21st, 2019, 5:58 pm
Shipping wine

Last post by T. Williams « January 21st, 2019, 5:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jmigliano » January 21st, 2019, 11:34 am » in Wine Talk

Quick question. I’ll be moving across country in a few months and wanted to see if anyone had suggestions how to get my wine there. It’s a very small...

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Last post by T. Williams
January 21st, 2019, 5:58 pm
Wine Retailers in Florida worth checking out?

Last post by Nathan Smyth « January 21st, 2019, 5:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joe G a l e w s k i » January 21st, 2019, 11:27 am » in Wine Talk

I'm headed to Florida for a couple weeks, and decided not to bring any wine with me. Are there any wine shops in Orlando/Fort Lauderdale/Miami where...

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Last post by Nathan Smyth
January 21st, 2019, 5:56 pm
Cancun as a family vacation - yea or nay?

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « January 21st, 2019, 5:46 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by adam landa » January 21st, 2019, 3:13 pm » in Travel Forum

We can now fly nonstop to Cancun from Nashville...thinking about a summer trip. Prior posts are a bit dated so looking for recent experience and...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
January 21st, 2019, 5:46 pm
Oregon pinot vintage update?

Last post by Todd Hamina « January 21st, 2019, 5:45 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by rfelthoven » January 18th, 2019, 8:51 pm » in Wine Talk

I'm curious how all you fellow Oregon pinot noir drinkers are finding the vintages from the last decade or so, and what you're drinking.

Starting...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
January 21st, 2019, 5:45 pm
Under The Wire Winter Release Save The Date

Last post by Rich Brown « January 21st, 2019, 5:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by mattcitrang » January 16th, 2019, 10:41 am » in Wine Talk

one of my favorites - and right before BD10

Email read -

We wanted to let you know that we will be releasing the first of the 2015 Under The Wire...

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Last post by Rich Brown
January 21st, 2019, 5:42 pm
Turley 2017 Vintage Spring Release

Last post by T. Williams « January 21st, 2019, 5:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Carlton McCrindle » January 21st, 2019, 4:30 pm » in Wine Talk

Received my allocations today by email. Was not offered Bedrock, 101 or Sadie but still plenty to choose from.

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Last post by T. Williams
January 21st, 2019, 5:40 pm
BD10 SPONSOR FEATURE: Sandler Wine Company

Last post by Jud Reis « January 21st, 2019, 5:13 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Ed Kurtzman » January 21st, 2019, 3:11 pm » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

Hello Berserkers!!

I started the Sandler Wine Company in 2003 both by design and by happenstance. After working 9 years as a cellar hand, enologist,...

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Last post by Jud Reis
January 21st, 2019, 5:13 pm
Update: Chicago - What to DO Question..

Last post by David K o l i n « January 21st, 2019, 5:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mark Y » January 14th, 2019, 2:26 pm » in Wine Talk

Heading to Chicago in June for a Bachelor party (not mine)... a few questions:

1. is Alinea still worth going to? if so do they allow corkage/how...

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Last post by David K o l i n
January 21st, 2019, 5:12 pm
FS: 2015 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin—Price Update

Last post by BlaineRyanHunt « January 21st, 2019, 5:11 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by BlaineRyanHunt » January 19th, 2019, 6:41 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I’m not especially into Burgundy (sacrilege, I know) and would rather sell these and buy Bordeaux.

3x 2015 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin $400 *lowered*...

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Last post by BlaineRyanHunt
January 21st, 2019, 5:11 pm
Premox'd White Burgs Turn Great? (per Jasper Morris)

Last post by William Kelley « January 21st, 2019, 5:08 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by R. Frankel » January 19th, 2019, 10:02 pm » in Wine Talk
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One of the most surprising things I heard in the recent IDTT podcast was Morris' claim that many bottles from 1996 white Burgundy (from his cellar)...
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Last post by William Kelley
January 21st, 2019, 5:08 pm
Looking for hotel accomodations in the Marais area, Paris.

Last post by M.Kaplan « January 21st, 2019, 5:05 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Jonathan H » January 21st, 2019, 2:54 pm » in Travel Forum

Hi,

I will be in Paris this spring and will be staying at an airbnb in Le Marais. My in-laws have decided to join us in Paris for a few days before...

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Last post by M.Kaplan
January 21st, 2019, 5:05 pm
BD10 SPONSOR FEATURE: Sojourn

Last post by Craig Haserot « January 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

by Craig Haserot » January 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

We are happy to participate in BerserkerDay again this year and to support Todd and the Wineberserkers Team. We certainly appreciate all the work...

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Last post by Craig Haserot
January 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm
Any general advice and tips for first-timer ?

Last post by Todd Hamina « January 21st, 2019, 4:53 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Jim Stewart » January 17th, 2019, 11:35 am » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

Looking for some common sense been there / done that, so don't do that / do this kind of advice for a first-timer. Not specific deals, just general...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
January 21st, 2019, 4:53 pm
In honor of the eBob 'Wall' going up, what are you drinking tonight to celebrate?

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 4:45 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Lance Smith » April 26th, 2010, 6:04 pm » in Wine Talk
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Given that my final post on eBob was a link regarding news of Doubleback Winery, Drew Bledsoe and Chris Figgin's venture, I decided to pop the cork...
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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 4:45 pm
Australia help needed

Last post by Will Lewis « January 21st, 2019, 4:43 pm
Posted in Travel Forum

by Will Lewis » January 21st, 2019, 4:43 pm » in Travel Forum

As a gift for my wife's 50th birthday, we are going to Sydney in March. We have family friends in Melbourne (though they've agreed to come to...

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Last post by Will Lewis
January 21st, 2019, 4:43 pm
Want to taste a wine with obvious VA...in the name of learning...

Last post by John Morris « January 21st, 2019, 4:33 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brandon R » January 17th, 2019, 3:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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I see notes here and there mentioning wines that have too much volatile acidity. I'm sure I've had wines with elevated VA, but I can't say that I...
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Last post by John Morris
January 21st, 2019, 4:33 pm
TN: 2014 Château Lanessan (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc)

Last post by Jeff Vaughan « January 21st, 2019, 4:31 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 9th, 2017, 5:21 am » in Wine Talk

2014 Château Lanessan - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc (6/8/2017)
$8 for a half bottle, and more wine in that half than in full bottles of 5x...

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Last post by Jeff Vaughan
January 21st, 2019, 4:31 pm
PSA Rieslingfeier 2019

Last post by Ledwards « January 21st, 2019, 4:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert Dentice » November 28th, 2018, 3:46 am » in Wine Talk

As in years past I thought I would start a thread on Rieslingfeier 2019 as the tickets sell out fast.

The growers have been posted and tickets go...

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Last post by Ledwards
January 21st, 2019, 4:29 pm
TN: 2008 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 'Rotlay'

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 21st, 2019, 4:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by D@vid Bu3ker » January 21st, 2019, 4:20 pm » in Wine Talk

2008 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 'Rotlay' - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (1/21/2019)
This wine is at the wonderful crossroads,...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 21st, 2019, 4:20 pm
I am a CT delinquent.

Last post by Neal.Mollen « January 21st, 2019, 4:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by M. M c C a l l » September 7th, 2009, 5:40 pm » in Wine Talk
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Every time we bring home wine, Steve and I sit down at the computer and dutifully enter each bottle into CT. We carefully track not only the wine,...
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Last post by Neal.Mollen
January 21st, 2019, 4:10 pm
TNs: Of Course..Copain, Carlisle , Saxum and Jemrose....and gulp....Rayas, too!!

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 3:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Frank Murray III » October 21st, 2009, 7:58 pm » in Wine Talk

Got to steal away for a quick weekend in the Bay Area. Took some time to visit Jemrose (Jim Mack's estate in Bennett Valley), as well as swing by and...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 3:54 pm
What wine jobs are there for people with a quantitative background?

Last post by Andy Steinman « January 21st, 2019, 3:51 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by JordanL » January 21st, 2019, 9:19 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Hi all,

Excuse me if this is in the wrong board... I think this is the most appropriate place for it.

I'm very interested in leveraging data and...

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Last post by Andy Steinman
January 21st, 2019, 3:51 pm
2004 Dom Perignon Metamorphasis

Last post by Chris Chew « January 21st, 2019, 3:50 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Chris Chew » January 4th, 2019, 2:09 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

1 x 2004 Dom Perignon Metamorphasis by Iris Van Herpen - $200 (Reduced to $190)

Cellared in Los Angeles, CA.

Buyer pays shipping, PM is best.

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Last post by Chris Chew
January 21st, 2019, 3:50 pm
FS: 2010 Morlet La Proportion Doree

Last post by Chris Chew « January 21st, 2019, 3:49 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Chris Chew » January 21st, 2019, 3:49 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

12 x 2010 Morlet Family Vineyards La Proportion Doree

$50 per bottle, PM is best.

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Last post by Chris Chew
January 21st, 2019, 3:49 pm
It's been too long! Pizza!

Last post by mike pobega « January 21st, 2019, 3:43 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by mike pobega » February 12th, 2011, 7:17 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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The pizza threads seemed to disappear around here lately. I must not let that happen.
Homemade dough
sliced mozzarella
homemade San Marzano sauce...
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Last post by mike pobega
January 21st, 2019, 3:43 pm
TN: 2013 Substance Merlot Super Substance Northridge Vineyard

Last post by Kris Patten « January 21st, 2019, 3:28 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Glas » January 12th, 2019, 6:34 am » in Wine Talk

2013 Substance Merlot Super Substance Northridge Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope (1/10/2019)
Day 1: Bing cherries, smoke,...

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Last post by Kris Patten
January 21st, 2019, 3:28 pm
2014 Domaine Servin Montee De Tonnerre 1er

Last post by Michael S. Monie « January 21st, 2019, 3:18 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Michael S. Monie » January 21st, 2019, 3:18 pm » in Wine Talk

To quote Kevin Shin, wow, just wow. What a muscular MdT this is. It has the aroma one might get from raw oysters on the half shell combined with...

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
January 21st, 2019, 3:18 pm
Forget sabering. We should all open champagne like this.

Last post by David Cooper « January 21st, 2019, 3:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by H Guy » January 20th, 2019, 5:21 pm » in Wine Talk

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Last post by David Cooper
January 21st, 2019, 3:16 pm
Reykjavic restaurants (Dill and Resto)

Last post by Steve Gautier « January 21st, 2019, 3:07 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Michael Mahle » January 21st, 2019, 12:30 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Heading over there later this week and have reservations at Dill and Resto.

Anyone have any experience with either of these restaurants (food and/or...

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Last post by Steve Gautier
January 21st, 2019, 3:07 pm
Hong Kong: Where to Eat?

Last post by Steven Miller « January 21st, 2019, 2:22 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by p@ulbortin » June 21st, 2016, 7:27 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Any suggestions?

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Last post by Steven Miller
January 21st, 2019, 2:22 pm
Your lowest Cellartracker Scored Wine in Your Cellar

Last post by Gerry Morrisey « January 21st, 2019, 2:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Michael Martin » May 31st, 2013, 5:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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90 - 95% of my Cellartracker wines are over 90, but then today I took a flyer on a Four Vines Truant. Should of looked it up before buying. It comes...
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Last post by Gerry Morrisey
January 21st, 2019, 2:07 pm
TN: 2014 Halcon Vineyards Alturas Syrah

Last post by Tom DeBiase « January 21st, 2019, 1:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Tom DeBiase » January 21st, 2019, 1:58 pm » in Wine Talk

Thoroughly enjoyed this Syrah with dinner a few nights ago, it is just beginning to shed some of it youth and begin to develop. Nose of blackberries,...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
January 21st, 2019, 1:58 pm
10 years of Wine Berserkers--what does it mean to you?

Last post by Dan Hammer « January 21st, 2019, 1:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Frank Murray III » January 17th, 2019, 4:12 am » in Wine Talk
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As we enter our first decade together, as some of us like me have been around here since the first post was generated, a lot has been talked about....
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Last post by Dan Hammer
January 21st, 2019, 1:55 pm
Wine Storage in Chicago Area

Last post by Alan Eden « January 21st, 2019, 1:47 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Jason T » January 21st, 2019, 10:11 am » in Wine Talk

I'm moving abroad in a couple of months and will need to find a home for the ~25 cases of cellerable wine currently in my house. I'm looking for...

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Last post by Alan Eden
January 21st, 2019, 1:47 pm
‘74 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard MAG

Last post by Nick Gangas « January 21st, 2019, 1:35 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Clint S Q U I E R » January 20th, 2019, 11:55 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

‘74 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard magnum - bottle is in outstanding condition.

$6000 plus shipping. Will consider trades for high end burgs.

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Last post by Nick Gangas
January 21st, 2019, 1:35 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by William Kelley « January 21st, 2019, 1:34 pm
Posted 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 William Kelley
January 21st, 2019, 1:34 pm
Ultramarine 2014s

Last post by Tom K. « January 21st, 2019, 1:27 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Tom K. » December 23rd, 2018, 6:47 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

One 3 pack containing 1 each at $495:

Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Noirs
Rose Sparkling

Email me at tom AT winesolutions.com please for details.

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Last post by Tom K.
January 21st, 2019, 1:27 pm
2016 Pichon Comtesse - maybe the best since 1982

Last post by Dav1d S@wyer « January 21st, 2019, 1:24 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Martin Zwick » December 15th, 2018, 12:42 pm » in Wine Talk
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2016 Ch. Pichon Comtesse

What a beauty. Velvet and silk on the palate and such sexy. Fantastic balance and with a never-ending length.

It is...
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Last post by Dav1d S@wyer
January 21st, 2019, 1:24 pm
BD10 SPONSOR FEATURE : Loring Wine Company

Last post by Dan Hammer « January 21st, 2019, 1:23 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Brian Loring » January 19th, 2019, 3:50 pm » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

Hi. My name is Brian. My sister, Kimberly, and I make wine. We call our winery Loring Wine Company because that's our last name. Not the full thing,...

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Last post by Dan Hammer
January 21st, 2019, 1:23 pm
TN's: Krug with Krug

Last post by R@y.Tupp@+sch « January 21st, 2019, 1:14 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by R@y.Tupp@+sch » June 3rd, 2009, 10:15 am » in Wine Talk

Last night went to an Acker/Krug dinner which was attended by several Krug people including Olivier Krug.

This turned into a two part event, with...

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Last post by R@y.Tupp@+sch
January 21st, 2019, 1:14 pm
Upcoming Saxum Release at cost in NYC

Last post by Gil H « January 21st, 2019, 12:47 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 6
by Michael Sopher » January 3rd, 2019, 8:16 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I will have some to spare of the upcoming release

All $98 plus tax
2016 Broken Stone
2016 Booker
2016 Heart Stone
2016 Paderewski

2015 Bone Rock...

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Last post by Gil H
January 21st, 2019, 12:47 pm
So Who Likes to Offline? City-by-city "database"

Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N « January 21st, 2019, 12:46 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Mike Grammer » December 20th, 2014, 10:10 am » in Offline Planner
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OK gang. I tossed this over to Todd just as an idea and he said go ahead and run with it...so I think I will.

Granted, I have much to gain from this...
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Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N
January 21st, 2019, 12:46 pm
BD10 SPONSOR FEATURE: Veleta Wine & Gourmets of Spain

Last post by Siun o'Connell « January 21st, 2019, 12:41 pm
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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by Nola Palomar » January 20th, 2019, 5:33 pm » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes

So happy to be back and participating in this GRAND OCCASION celebrating 10 years of BERSERKER BLISS!!

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Congratulations to Todd and all the...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
January 21st, 2019, 12:41 pm
Winemaker Dinner with Jim Clendenen

Last post by Blake Brown « January 21st, 2019, 12:31 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Blake Brown » January 21st, 2019, 12:04 pm » in Wine Talk

Winemaker Dinner with Jim Clendenen

We were graced to be invited to join good friends for one of the winemaker series of dinners put on by La...

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Last post by Blake Brown
January 21st, 2019, 12:31 pm
TNs: 2007 Novy Syrah Party + A Pile Of Other Things...Pax, Carlisle, Cayuse, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « January 21st, 2019, 12:28 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 15
by Frank Murray III » June 15th, 2009, 8:31 pm » in Wine Talk

2007 NOVY SYRAH PARTY + A PILE OF OTHER THINGS - The Murray Casa (6/15/2009)

We tasted most of the 2007 Novy syrahs, getting a first look at how...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
January 21st, 2019, 12:28 pm
Hangover Prevention - supplements

Last post by Mike Kuller « January 21st, 2019, 12:14 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 45
by RKatz » January 19th, 2019, 8:08 am » in Wine Talk

Haven't seen any recent postings on this, so figured I would share some experience.

There are several brands of supplements on the market designed...

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Last post by Mike Kuller
January 21st, 2019, 12:14 pm
TN: 2004 Lucia Susan's Hill Syrah

Last post by Brian Lynch « January 21st, 2019, 12:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by Rich Stahmer » April 14th, 2009, 8:37 am » in Wine Talk

I popped a 2004 Lucia SH Syrah last night. I was about to post a note saying this wine is borderline undrinkable but I waited. I had one very...

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Last post by Brian Lynch
January 21st, 2019, 12:13 pm
Wine Talking

Last post by dsimmons « January 21st, 2019, 12:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Jim Stewart » January 20th, 2019, 1:24 pm » in Wine Talk

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Last post by dsimmons
January 21st, 2019, 12:12 pm
2004 Fevre Les Clos

Last post by dsimmons « January 21st, 2019, 12:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Michael S. Monie » January 19th, 2019, 6:29 pm » in Wine Talk

The last of 18 bottles purchase upon release. And yes, I had a few pre-moxed ones over the years. But this last one was glorious. Absolutely pristine...

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Last post by dsimmons
January 21st, 2019, 12:10 pm
a day job in Burgundy (with updates)

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 12:08 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 26
by Ray Walker » June 4th, 2009, 11:52 am » in Wine Talk

Hey guys, wanted to share a little update. I was hesitant to mention it, but a few have asked for updates. While I was in Burgundy earlier this year,...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 12:08 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by dsimmons « January 21st, 2019, 12:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1055
by ATaylor » October 13th, 2016, 10:57 pm » in Wine Talk
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WTSO and Last Bottle have their threads, so time to put one up for Costco. Varies from location to location and in SF we are lucky to have the Mtn...
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Last post by dsimmons
January 21st, 2019, 12:04 pm
O.K. I'm ready for some bubbles

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 12:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 45
by Joe Hauck » June 10th, 2009, 1:28 pm » in Wine Talk

I must admit that i know absolutely nothing about Champagne and am looking to broaden my horizons. need some recommendations on different styles,...

45 Replies

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 12:04 pm
Excellent customer service - Rhys

Last post by Jason T « January 21st, 2019, 12:00 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by Cris Whetstone » March 6th, 2009, 10:50 pm » in Wine Talk

Got to give credit where credit is due. Rhys already giving free shipping is careful to watch for weather windows helping alleviate some worries....

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Last post by Jason T
January 21st, 2019, 12:00 pm
How to post TN's from CellarTracker

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 11:54 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 17
by Todd F r e n c h » March 30th, 2009, 7:49 am » in Wine Talk

Chris Silikowski asked me how to post TN's from CellarTracker, and I figured it might be helpful to others as well, so I'm going to sticky it for a...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 11:54 am
Quick TNs - '91 La Tache, '99 Ponsot CSD, '06 Colin Morey St

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 11:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 31
by Kevin Harvey » May 31st, 2009, 6:36 am » in Wine Talk

These are just some quick notes from memory. Is there a Burg crowd here?

'99 Ponsot Clos St Denis-
Home run hitter (and occasional strikeout king)...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 11:49 am
Meininger's: SimonWoolf on Orange Wines

Last post by TomHill « January 21st, 2019, 11:45 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by TomHill » January 21st, 2019, 10:30 am » in Wine Talk

As linked in WineTerroirist, SimonWoolf has an interesting article:
SimonWoolf:OrangeWines
who argues that orange wines are here to stay.

He is...

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Last post by TomHill
January 21st, 2019, 11:45 am
TNs: Ed Kurtzman come to OC

Last post by GregP « January 21st, 2019, 11:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 43
by Paul L i n » March 3rd, 2009, 12:28 pm » in Wine Talk

I want to thank FMIII and the Dr. Mrs. for having us in his home on Saturday. As much as I enjoy the large-format tastings he organizes, these types...

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Last post by GregP
January 21st, 2019, 11:44 am
Pending deliveries… withdrawal?

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 11:38 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 24
by Tyler Rico » May 6th, 2009, 6:59 am » in Wine Talk

I was playing around in CT last night and I noticed that I have one pending delivery still outstanding which is being delivered today. For a second I...

24 Replies

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 11:38 am
06 vs 07 S Rhone

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 11:35 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by Peter Tryba » May 6th, 2009, 6:27 pm » in Wine Talk

Having tasted a fairly broad array of '06 and a decent number of '07s, I'm wondering where the Berserkers stand on the two vintages.
I've found the...

13 Replies

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 11:35 am
Carlisle - When? -- Carlisle Now.

Last post by Jeremy C « January 21st, 2019, 11:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by William Segui » February 10th, 2009, 9:05 pm » in Wine Talk

I faxed in the mailer. I made wish list requests. I recieved confirmation of said order. I haven't yet been charged. Anyone know when it is going to...

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Last post by Jeremy C
January 21st, 2019, 11:31 am
Anyone using Weinboxes?

Last post by etomasi « January 21st, 2019, 11:15 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 146
by SeanHarding » December 26th, 2016, 5:37 pm » in Wine Talk
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I was down at my locker doing some organization today, and the manager showed me a sample Weinbox he had. They're stackable plastic crates designed...
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Last post by etomasi
January 21st, 2019, 11:15 am
TNs: OC Blind Wine Dinner

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 10:58 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 18
by Paul L i n » March 18th, 2009, 11:50 pm » in Wine Talk

On Saturday, our friend Steve Nordhoff hosted some OC winos for dinner and a blind tasting of wines from his cellar. The dinner was well executed and...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 10:58 am
X in Soil = X in Grapes, Yes or No?

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 10:58 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 16
by Mary Baker » April 2nd, 2009, 6:34 pm » in Wine Talk

So ... based on several questions in various threads I thought, why not hash out the old yet new question?

Shale soil = shale minerality
Limestone...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 10:58 am
TN: 2013 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley)

Last post by John Glas « January 21st, 2019, 10:48 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by John Glas » January 20th, 2019, 9:23 am » in Wine Talk

2013 Abeja Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (1/18/2019)
Day 1: Nice overall. Menthol, vanilla, oak, cherry,...

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Last post by John Glas
January 21st, 2019, 10:48 am
Rieslingfeier 2019 Egon Müller Momofuku Ko Dinner

Last post by Robert Dentice « January 21st, 2019, 10:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by Robert Dentice » January 19th, 2019, 6:11 am » in Wine Talk

After a couple of unsanctioned events to welcome visiting winemakers (Nadine and Julian Haart and Julia and Klaus-Peter Keller at Robertas (remind me...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
January 21st, 2019, 10:44 am
Perhaps my greatest "Pobega Exeprience" of all time...William and Mary!

Last post by Bud Carey « January 21st, 2019, 10:42 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 37
by Anton D » January 18th, 2019, 12:02 pm » in Wine Talk

In 2017, we had the extreme good fortune of meeting Will Segui at Mending Wall, and he told us about he and his wife's own wine project, William and...

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Last post by Bud Carey
January 21st, 2019, 10:42 am
Which Comte Liger Belair?

Last post by Barry Rothof « January 21st, 2019, 10:36 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by Bob Paul » January 18th, 2019, 7:36 am » in Wine Talk

We're having dinner at restaurant tonight and they have a few of the 2016 CLB wines at good price points. I am looking at the 2016 Vosne Romanee and...

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Last post by Barry Rothof
January 21st, 2019, 10:36 am
TN: 2015 Emmanuel Rouget Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc

Last post by Dennis Atick « January 21st, 2019, 10:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Dennis Atick » January 21st, 2019, 7:53 am » in Wine Talk

Really nice wine and dealing for white Burgundy at this price point. As a wine geek commented on my IG: small wine from a big guy.

2015 Emmanuel...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
January 21st, 2019, 10:25 am
TN: Dujac,Bouchard,Krug,Pierre Peters...

Last post by Rich Brown « January 21st, 2019, 10:21 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by B. Buzzini » January 21st, 2019, 8:45 am » in Wine Talk

Celebrating the wife's 50th over the weekend! champagne.gif

NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 164eme - France, Champagne (1/21/2019)...

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Last post by Rich Brown
January 21st, 2019, 10:21 am
Offer letter timing

Last post by Steve Gautier « January 21st, 2019, 10:13 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by Randy Sloan » February 11th, 2009, 2:27 pm » in Wine Talk

There was a thread about this on another forum, but unfortunately, I couldn't participate there.

A poster wondered why wineries shoot themselves in...

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Last post by Steve Gautier
January 21st, 2019, 10:13 am
BerserkerDay 10 Master Thread (as featured in Forbes!) - FAQ/Info/Discussion

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « January 21st, 2019, 10:06 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
Replies: 67
by Todd F r e n c h » January 3rd, 2019, 8:53 am » in BerserkerDay 10 Forum (January 27, 2019) #BD10 "the Black Friday of wine commerce" - Forbes
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This will be the principal thread for all discussions related to BerserkerDay 10 #BD10 - a buying extravaganza unrivaled in any other wine community,...
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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
January 21st, 2019, 10:06 am
FS: Somewhat ugly but perfectly operating 170 bottle wine fridge $300

Last post by ybarselah « January 21st, 2019, 9:57 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 8
by ybarselah » December 24th, 2018, 8:45 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

i have an older whisperkool fridge with a new (3 year old) cooling unit. it's basically a brown box with a great AC inside (can be painted to any...

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Last post by ybarselah
January 21st, 2019, 9:57 am
2012 Martie Courtin Efflorescence vs NV (2015) Vouette et Sorbee Fidele

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 21st, 2019, 9:13 am » in Wine Talk

Which one of these two champagnes would you open with tapas?

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
TN: Pecota Passito MuscatCanelli '93...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « January 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by TomHill » January 21st, 2019, 9:49 am » in Wine Talk

Tried this dessert wine last night:
1. RobertPecotaWnry Passito MuscatCanelli NapaVlly (15%; RS: 15%; #299 of 750) Calistoga 1993 : Deep...

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Last post by TomHill
January 21st, 2019, 9:49 am
Questions about visiting Haut Brion

Last post by Russell Faulkner « January 21st, 2019, 9:46 am
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 4
by David B » January 21st, 2019, 7:58 am » in Travel Forum

We will be in Bordeaux this summer and I made an online reservation at Haut Brion. This will be our first time in Bordeaux and I had a few questions...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
January 21st, 2019, 9:46 am
TN: NV Camille Savès Champagne Grand Cru le Mont des Tours

Last post by JeffK « January 21st, 2019, 9:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by JeffK » January 21st, 2019, 9:01 am » in Wine Talk

NV Camille Savès Champagne Grand Cru le Mont des Tours - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (1/21/2019)

This grower has been in Bouzy since...

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Last post by JeffK
January 21st, 2019, 9:01 am
Grassl Glass reviews/evals [merged]

Last post by Chris Freemott « January 21st, 2019, 8:45 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 117
by Peter Petersen » January 11th, 2019, 9:40 pm » in Wine Talk
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We might as well get our reviews going. My glass arrived today. Was a bit surprised at the glass I received but far from unhappy as Cab/Bdx happens...
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Last post by Chris Freemott
January 21st, 2019, 8:45 am
Is Le Montrachet really a notch above the other hyphenated ones?

Last post by Peter Chiu « January 21st, 2019, 8:43 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 42
by Alex Rychlewski » January 13th, 2019, 8:20 am » in Wine Talk

Hi,

I realize, of course, that producer counts here. A lot.

I ask the question as someone who has had all the wines, be never in a comparative...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
January 21st, 2019, 8:43 am
Black Chardonnay

Last post by Matt P « January 21st, 2019, 8:34 am
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
Replies: 5
by Ewald Moseler » January 4th, 2019, 10:24 am » in Wine 101: The Basics

What do you know about the Production Method: “Black Chardonnay”?

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Last post by Matt P
January 21st, 2019, 8:34 am
Gerard Basset Book Crowdfunding (Gerard passed away last Wed)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « January 21st, 2019, 8:29 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Todd F r e n c h » January 21st, 2019, 8:29 am » in Wine Talk

At Jancis Robinson's request, I'm posting the details about her continuing push to crowdfund the publication from recently-deceased sommelier Gerard...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
January 21st, 2019, 8:29 am
Freeze your partially drunk Pinot for preservation

Last post by Todd Hamina « January 21st, 2019, 8:26 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by Blake Brown » September 28th, 2018, 10:58 am » in Wine Talk

Just read this from the PinotFile with a bit of trepidation especially when Rusty states you can freeze wine for several months and after defrosting,...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
January 21st, 2019, 8:26 am
TN: 2016 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Frank Murray III « January 21st, 2019, 8:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 11
by dcornutt » November 23rd, 2018, 4:01 pm » in Wine Talk

This might be Jamie's best pinot to date. So delicious. Bravo! 2016 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
January 21st, 2019, 8:16 am
Texas BBQ Spring Break

Last post by TimF « January 21st, 2019, 7:56 am
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 13
by TimF » January 7th, 2019, 3:11 pm » in Travel Forum

It took a while to settle on a spring break destination this year. I’ve got a 13 year old daughter and 14 year old son. London concerned me with that...

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Last post by TimF
January 21st, 2019, 7:56 am
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Al Ehrhardt « January 21st, 2019, 7:43 am
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 3181
by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by Al Ehrhardt
January 21st, 2019, 7:43 am
TN: Wente Riesling Auslese '73...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « January 21st, 2019, 7:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by TomHill » January 20th, 2019, 3:34 pm » in Wine Talk

Opened this Fri night w/ Susan for dessert:
1. WenteBros Riesling Auslese ArroyoSeccoVnyd/Monterey(Slctd Botritis; 11%) Livermore 1973 : Deep brown...

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Last post by TomHill
January 21st, 2019, 7:39 am
I'm Such a Parker Score Wh__ (rhymes): 1946 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Convento Seleccion (100 pts)

Last post by Jason T « January 21st, 2019, 7:16 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 29
by Robert.A.Jr. » January 21st, 2014, 10:56 am » in Wine Talk

AFWE street cred aside - not that I had any anyway - I bit the bullet on this 100-point sherry, raved about by TWA as ulta-mega-super concentrated ....

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Last post by Jason T
January 21st, 2019, 7:16 am
What food for the Superbowl?

Last post by Jim Stewart « January 21st, 2019, 6:38 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 12
by J a y H a c k » January 18th, 2019, 10:05 am » in Epicurean Exploits

I usually have a small group of friends over for the Superbowl to drink good wine and eat and make insulting comments about all the non-Jets teams...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
January 21st, 2019, 6:38 am

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