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Need more room! Having another cellar sale

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « August 14th, 2020, 12:58 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Brian S t o t t e r » April 18th, 2020, 3:12 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking to sell the following bottles, would ideally like 3 bottle min for an order. Buyer pays shipping. PM if interested.

Update: Given the warmer...

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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
August 14th, 2020, 12:58 am
Are magnums worth 3X. the price.

Last post by HenryB « August 14th, 2020, 12:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by markjchambers » August 11th, 2020, 6:07 am » in Wine Talk

I bought my first magnums from Alban years ago and I occasionally buy some from Saxum. Those wineries price their magnums 2X the cost of a 750. Makes...

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Last post by HenryB
August 14th, 2020, 12:34 am
Dear Abby; My wife's tastes are changing, and I don't like it!

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « August 13th, 2020, 11:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Warren Taranow » August 13th, 2020, 2:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Fortunately, she still loves most Champagne, and dry white wines. Most reds and anything with residual sweetness are no-go's. She used to enjoy, or...

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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
August 13th, 2020, 11:58 pm
Explain Like I’m Five: The Method to Your Madness in Standing Wines Up Before Consuming

Last post by Eric Lundblad « August 13th, 2020, 11:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Rick Joyer » August 7th, 2020, 10:58 am » in Wine Talk
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As I’ve been building out my cellar/wine collection since the 2004/5 vintages were hitting the shelves, I’m finding myself with a cellar that is...
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Last post by Eric Lundblad
August 13th, 2020, 11:42 pm
What Cigar or Pipe Are You Smoking?

Last post by Jason Hagen « August 13th, 2020, 11:36 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Jason Hagen » November 26th, 2014, 1:53 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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Figured this might be the best sub forum to ask that question. There is a rather slow not to informative thread on CT but I thought I'd see if people...
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Last post by Jason Hagen
August 13th, 2020, 11:36 pm
Rioja experts: does any producer make wines similar to LdH?

Last post by Vince T « August 13th, 2020, 10:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Michae1 P0wers » June 22nd, 2016, 7:22 am » in Wine Talk
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A question for those with more Rioja experience: who are the more traditional producers making wines similar to LdH? I recently exhausted my supply...
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Last post by Vince T
August 13th, 2020, 10:55 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « August 13th, 2020, 10:47 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 LMD Ermitaño
August 13th, 2020, 10:47 pm
TNs: A morning taste through the ‘19 Rivers Marie Pinots

Last post by David Baum « August 13th, 2020, 10:36 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian Tuite » August 13th, 2020, 1:36 pm » in Wine Talk

I was at the winery this morning and they had all the ‘19 Pinots in tank getting ready for bottling in a couple weeks. Anne tasted me through the...

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Last post by David Baum
August 13th, 2020, 10:36 pm
Contra Costa County Wine Heritage

Last post by Wes Barton « August 13th, 2020, 10:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 11:01 pm » in Wine Talk
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In efforts to help keep the Advanced Search button from overload, I would like there to be a thread devoted to the unique winemaking and grape...
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Last post by Wes Barton
August 13th, 2020, 10:22 pm
I want to sample older vintages

Last post by Sh@n A « August 13th, 2020, 10:13 pm
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
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by Craig e » August 12th, 2020, 11:02 pm » in Wine 101: The Basics

I just started with wine as a hobby. I am trying a lot of different wines to figure out what I like, to start developing my tasting ability, and...

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Last post by Sh@n A
August 13th, 2020, 10:13 pm
de Negoce offer

Last post by Brent S « August 13th, 2020, 9:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Len Stevens » April 30th, 2020, 8:14 am » in Wine Talk
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Only $120 case for Napa fruit plus shipping? I'm in for a case...not much risk....
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Last post by Brent S
August 13th, 2020, 9:35 pm
central coast GSM vs. Rhone

Last post by Patrick T a y l o r « August 13th, 2020, 8:54 pm
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
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by Craig e » August 12th, 2020, 11:08 pm » in Wine 101: The Basics

Newbie question.

I had a Chateauneuf du pape. Loved it.

Through my research, I discovered that a lot of Rhone style wines are made in the Central...

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Last post by Patrick T a y l o r
August 13th, 2020, 8:54 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by andrewkao « August 13th, 2020, 8:50 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 andrewkao
August 13th, 2020, 8:50 pm
Replacing Eurocave charcoal filters: can I safely refill them?

Last post by K_F_o_l_e_y « August 13th, 2020, 8:38 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by K_F_o_l_e_y » August 12th, 2020, 8:51 am » in Wine Talk

The price on Eurocave's Charcoal Filters, which need to be replaced every year, is ridiculous ($30 each, or $25 if you buy 4).

Does anyone have any...

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Last post by K_F_o_l_e_y
August 13th, 2020, 8:38 pm
Willamette Wine Tasting

Last post by Mattstolz « August 13th, 2020, 8:37 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Max S. » August 12th, 2020, 8:38 pm » in Wine Talk

I'm heading out to the Willamette Valley at the end of September (assuming things don't shut down again). I've got a lot of things locked down, but I...

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Last post by Mattstolz
August 13th, 2020, 8:37 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by T Fletcher « August 13th, 2020, 8:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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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 T Fletcher
August 13th, 2020, 8:12 pm
Favorite (non-psychedelic) mushrooms to eat?

Last post by Jerry Hey « August 13th, 2020, 8:11 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Mark B » April 14th, 2019, 3:37 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Starting to get more into mushrooms for their taste and health benefits. Not balling in the truffle zone anytime soon, but definitely have Cremini as...

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Last post by Jerry Hey
August 13th, 2020, 8:11 pm
2016 Giacosa

Last post by Rob M « August 13th, 2020, 7:43 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Nick Gangas » August 12th, 2020, 12:30 pm » in Wine Talk

Does anyone know the releases for Giacosa in 2016 ?

thank you

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Last post by Rob M
August 13th, 2020, 7:43 pm
TN: 2002 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg (France, Alsace)

Last post by Nick Christie « August 13th, 2020, 7:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by maureen nelson » August 13th, 2020, 7:24 pm » in Wine Talk

2002 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg - France, Alsace (8/13/2020)
This was in a really great spot. Holding on to just a tiny bit of r.s. With a...

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Last post by Nick Christie
August 13th, 2020, 7:42 pm
Sandlands 2020 — Anyone know when?

Last post by Mike C. « August 13th, 2020, 7:37 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Dan Sch » January 25th, 2020, 3:25 am » in Wine Talk
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Assuming this is a stupid question but asking it anyway as the offer has been around this time the past 3 years.
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Last post by Mike C.
August 13th, 2020, 7:37 pm
2020 West Coast Weather and Farming Thread

Last post by Ed Steinway « August 13th, 2020, 7:08 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Merrill Lindquist » January 1st, 2020, 3:08 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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Just got in from my New Year's Eve celebration, was poking around the Board, and realized we needed a new thread for the new year. Happy New Year to...
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Last post by Ed Steinway
August 13th, 2020, 7:08 pm
Aging champagnes/ buying drinking aged champagnes- help please

Last post by Brad Baker « August 13th, 2020, 6:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Blake Brown » August 12th, 2020, 6:04 am » in Wine Talk
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Since I became impassioned with champagne about 20 years ago, most of my exposure was for newly released bottles that challenged the question as to...
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Last post by Brad Baker
August 13th, 2020, 6:54 pm
Where's The 2008 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne BdB?

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « August 13th, 2020, 6:53 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Michael S. Monie » June 28th, 2020, 9:58 am » in Wine Talk
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A couple of offers on pre-release going back a few months. What is keeping this from being released?
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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
August 13th, 2020, 6:53 pm
Does Biodynamic taste better?

Last post by Greg K « August 13th, 2020, 6:01 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mark Golodetz » May 25th, 2019, 1:04 pm » in Wine Talk
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It is financially a risk when there is mildew and all the other diseases that can plague the wine grower. Pontet Canet and Palmer both lost a...
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Last post by Greg K
August 13th, 2020, 6:01 pm
Another Flannery PSA

Last post by Betty C « August 13th, 2020, 5:45 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Elliot Steele » June 29th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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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 Betty C
August 13th, 2020, 5:45 pm
TN: 2019 Idlewild Flora & Fauna Red (USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 13th, 2020, 5:34 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by D@vid Bu3ker » August 13th, 2020, 5:34 pm » in Wine Talk

2019 Idlewild Flora & Fauna Red - USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County (8/13/2020)
Another great rendition of one of California’s great...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 13th, 2020, 5:34 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

Last post by Tyler F. « August 13th, 2020, 5:30 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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Last post by Tyler F.
August 13th, 2020, 5:30 pm
TN: 2013 Chester's Anvil Hattori Hanzo (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Albert R « August 13th, 2020, 5:01 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by D@vid Bu3ker » August 19th, 2019, 5:35 am » in Wine Talk

2013 Chester's Anvil Hattori Hanzo - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/18/2019)
This seems to be finally settling into a nice place. It's not mature...

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Last post by Albert R
August 13th, 2020, 5:01 pm
The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Tran Bronstein « August 13th, 2020, 4:59 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by John Liotta » April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am » in Beer and Spirits
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I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don't have one dedicated...
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Last post by Tran Bronstein
August 13th, 2020, 4:59 pm
WineAccess Thread - Wines, Tasting Notes, Deals, etc.

Last post by Adam Mintz « August 13th, 2020, 4:46 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Peter C. » August 13th, 2020, 11:35 am » in Wine Talk

Figured I'd start a thread unless there's one out there so we're not ruining the fun within the de Negoce thread. I'm also lazy and searching the...

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Last post by Adam Mintz
August 13th, 2020, 4:46 pm
60 years old birthday in Brittany near St-Malo (Keller, Rousseau, Coche, ...)

Last post by alan weinberg « August 13th, 2020, 4:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Laurent Gibet » August 12th, 2020, 2:32 pm » in Wine Talk

Report by my friend David Rayer ...

2008 Agrapart & Fils Champagne Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut
Champagne carafe avant service, quasiment...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 13th, 2020, 4:13 pm
2016 Barolo : what to buy in en-primeur

Last post by Lorenzo F « August 13th, 2020, 4:13 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Dinesh Goyal » February 11th, 2020, 6:09 am » in Wine Talk
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A couple of places in the UK that I buy from will soon start offering en-primeur on Barolo 2016. As of right now I have my eyes on Vietti, Elio...
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Last post by Lorenzo F
August 13th, 2020, 4:13 pm
Has anyone dared open a Cayuse Wallah Wallah Special mag?

Last post by slada « August 13th, 2020, 4:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brandon R » May 4th, 2017, 8:51 am » in Wine Talk

The earlier thread about favorite Cayuse got me thinking. I was wondering if anyone has first or second-hand knowledge of how the Wallah Wallah...

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Last post by slada
August 13th, 2020, 4:10 pm
Full Cellar Sale (no Burgs) mainly Napa and Bordeaux

Last post by PHuff « August 13th, 2020, 4:00 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Ryan A » August 10th, 2020, 2:31 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I have only purchased from the forum but never sold. I am about to transfer 75% my cellar to Zachys/KL/Winebid/etc (still deciding on best option)...

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Last post by PHuff
August 13th, 2020, 4:00 pm
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by David B « August 13th, 2020, 3:56 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by BenW » October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am » in Beer and Spirits
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Did anyone else get the Total Wine Pappy Offer yesterday?

For anyone interested: the offer is for one bottle only out of the list below, online, on...
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Last post by David B
August 13th, 2020, 3:56 pm
TN: 1996 Roagna Barolo La Rocca e La Pira (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by John Morris « August 13th, 2020, 3:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jay Miller » August 13th, 2020, 3:27 pm » in Wine Talk

1996 Roagna Barolo La Rocca e La Pira - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (8/13/2020)
After my first bottle I wasn't going to take a chance pouring...

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Last post by John Morris
August 13th, 2020, 3:54 pm
2019 German Riesling

Last post by J. Rock « August 13th, 2020, 3:15 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian S t o t t e r » May 25th, 2020, 12:58 pm » in Wine Talk
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Today I received and read through the Mosel Fine Wines newsletter previewing the 2019 vintage. A more comprehensive report will be out with their...
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Last post by J. Rock
August 13th, 2020, 3:15 pm
La Pelle Offer Out

Last post by Ryan A « August 13th, 2020, 3:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Webber » August 12th, 2020, 1:55 pm » in Wine Talk

I had the fortune to taste these wines Saturday with the winemaker, the Mrs., and some dear friends and I think the offering notes hit the nail on...

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Last post by Ryan A
August 13th, 2020, 3:04 pm
WTB: 5/6 Liter Bordeaux for 40th

Last post by Tim Caudill « August 13th, 2020, 2:53 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Paul R. » July 22nd, 2020, 10:11 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking for a bottle for an unplanned 40th in November. Probably 5 to 6 liter but two 3's or maybe even a 9L. Friends like wine but I am definitely...

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Last post by Tim Caudill
August 13th, 2020, 2:53 pm
Fine Wine Prices and the Latest Economic Uncertainty

Last post by HenryB « August 13th, 2020, 2:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by ehrlichdy » August 26th, 2015, 5:41 am » in Wine Talk

China is sucking wind and that is seemingly taking down the rest of Asia and is having a real affect on Europe and the US. Can we expect a decline in...

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Last post by HenryB
August 13th, 2020, 2:52 pm
Mandoline recommendations?

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « August 13th, 2020, 2:36 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by GregT » March 31st, 2020, 3:27 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Thinking of buying one. I don't do deep fried things, so wouldn't make French fries, but the other day I made a potato galette and it was a real pain...

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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
August 13th, 2020, 2:36 pm
TN: 2005 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

Last post by Joshua Kates « August 13th, 2020, 2:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Ken Rosenfeld » August 11th, 2020, 4:59 pm » in Wine Talk

Though I've been drinking wine for some 30 years and am drawn to pinot/Burg, I've had relatively little experience with Thomas Pinots. Prior to the...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
August 13th, 2020, 2:22 pm
Salt & Pepper - What do you use?

Last post by Jay Selman « August 13th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Kelly Walker » May 7th, 2018, 6:41 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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Over the recent years I have given much more consideration to the seasonings I use. Particularly Salt & Pepper (S&P). As someone who grills over a...
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Last post by Jay Selman
August 13th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Nothing screams "Summer!" like gazpacho, ceviche and Sancerre!

Last post by Warren Taranow « August 13th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Warren Taranow » August 9th, 2020, 8:22 pm » in Wine Talk

I spent hours both at our local farm and grocery store and chopping today's harvest. Two separate ceviches, one fresh local halibut and one scallop,...

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Last post by Warren Taranow
August 13th, 2020, 2:16 pm
Coffee

Last post by John Draper « August 13th, 2020, 1:53 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by aaronhooker » August 5th, 2020, 4:43 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Looking for the best coffee beans at a discounted price. Anyone wanna suggest?. But it should be the best beans.

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Last post by John Draper
August 13th, 2020, 1:53 pm
FS: 25% OFF - Mixed WA Wines (Gramercy, K, L'Ecole, DeLille, Cadence, Long Shadows...)

Last post by N1CKW0LF « August 13th, 2020, 1:41 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by N1CKW0LF » August 3rd, 2020, 10:44 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking to sell some wine to help free up cash during this time.

Will offer a 25% discount ($2135 - 25% = $1600) to anyone who takes all 3 cases....

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Last post by N1CKW0LF
August 13th, 2020, 1:41 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Warren Taranow « August 13th, 2020, 1:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

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2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Warren Taranow
August 13th, 2020, 1:35 pm
books ?

Last post by Nick Christie « August 13th, 2020, 1:28 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Nick Gangas » June 30th, 2019, 8:28 am » in Wine Talk
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any recommendations for summer reading ? Looking for books about food, wine or restaurants ?
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Last post by Nick Christie
August 13th, 2020, 1:28 pm
US 25% tariff on European wines; 100% "digital" tariff on French products called off for the moment

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 13th, 2020, 1:09 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Morris » October 2nd, 2019, 2:32 pm » in Wine Talk
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Uh-oh. Time to stock up.

The US government announced this this afternoon. It's 10% on aircraft and 25% on other EU industrial and agricultural...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 13th, 2020, 1:09 pm
Eurocave V-264 Vieilitheque

Last post by G. Singh « August 13th, 2020, 1:03 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by G. Singh » August 13th, 2020, 10:11 am » in Wine Talk

A local seller has a 10+ year old unit, apparently working well. The seller has asked me to propose a price.

What would be a good price?

What...

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Last post by G. Singh
August 13th, 2020, 1:03 pm
California Cult

Last post by Tom Pavlovic « August 13th, 2020, 12:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by MikeL238 » July 6th, 2020, 1:51 pm » in Wine Talk
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I recently had my very first experience with the so called 'Cali Cult' cab in 2007 Bond St. Eden. It was good, but bit oaky and too rich/jammy for me...
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Last post by Tom Pavlovic
August 13th, 2020, 12:56 pm
TN: 2016 Rhys Alesia Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains

Last post by Alan Rath « August 13th, 2020, 12:46 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Alan Rath » August 13th, 2020, 12:46 pm » in Wine Talk

2016 Rhys Alesia Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (8/12/2020)
Medium light hay color,...

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Last post by Alan Rath
August 13th, 2020, 12:46 pm
Astrea Caviar Sale (30%OFF) on limited supply of 100g & 200g tins

Last post by c fu « August 13th, 2020, 12:38 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by c fu » August 13th, 2020, 12:38 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

We have a limited supply of 100/200g tins across three types of sturgeon for an extra 30% off. A restaurant backed out after we ordered for them, so...

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Last post by c fu
August 13th, 2020, 12:38 pm
Once and Future Save the Date

Last post by Evan Tunis « August 13th, 2020, 12:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 40
by AD Northup » February 3rd, 2020, 2:50 pm » in Wine Talk

Just got the save the date email for Once and Future, including an interesting sounding Bedrock Vineyard cuvée. I hope those folks who signed up for...

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Last post by Evan Tunis
August 13th, 2020, 12:23 pm
Most bottles of a single wine from one vintage in your cellar

Last post by Michael Bowden « August 13th, 2020, 12:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mark Golodetz » June 3rd, 2020, 6:07 am » in Wine Talk
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Lately I have been on a quest to find VCC 2014; it is now at four cases, the largest single holding in the cellar. Yours?
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Last post by Michael Bowden
August 13th, 2020, 12:23 pm
Two 2009 Chardonnays – California and France – Better than good!

Last post by Howard Cooper « August 13th, 2020, 11:53 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Dan Kravitz » August 12th, 2020, 4:05 pm » in Wine Talk

Tom Dare-Bryan, employee and friend, found himself in his old family house in Harpswell. Visits were out due to COVID, but an outdoor lunch at Cook’s...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
August 13th, 2020, 11:53 am
Burgundy, Champagne & Riesling recommendations

Last post by Howard Cooper « August 13th, 2020, 11:48 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Joseph Grassa » August 12th, 2020, 1:18 pm » in Wine Talk

Just looking for a few recommendations.

Never really cared about Champagne, until a few months ago when I tried a 2008 Piper-Heidsieck Brut. I...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
August 13th, 2020, 11:48 am
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by Andrew Kotowski « August 13th, 2020, 11:47 am
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:28 am » in Beer and Spirits
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by Andrew Kotowski
August 13th, 2020, 11:47 am
TN: 2015 Ridge Geyserville (USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley)

Last post by Curtis Chen « August 13th, 2020, 11:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by B. Buzzini » August 12th, 2020, 5:00 pm » in Wine Talk

2015 Ridge Geyserville - USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley (8/12/2020)
Open in bottle for 2hrs...to go with some smoked short...

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Last post by Curtis Chen
August 13th, 2020, 11:25 am
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Chris H. « August 13th, 2020, 11:21 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Chris H.
August 13th, 2020, 11:21 am
TNs: couple barthod

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « August 13th, 2020, 11:09 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » August 12th, 2020, 7:19 pm » in Wine Talk

2015 Barthod Bourgogne “Bons Batons”

Beautiful, starting to open up nicely. Would be easily mistaken for quality village Chambolle. Dark fruits,...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
August 13th, 2020, 11:09 am
Trip to Burgundy - February 2019 (27 domaines)

Last post by Gaudissabois Johan « August 13th, 2020, 10:57 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Alex Rychlewski » March 8th, 2019, 11:06 pm » in Wine Talk

Living, as I do, in the world’s foremost winegrowing region, you may wonder what motivates me to regularly visit another region, indeed, one that has...

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Last post by Gaudissabois Johan
August 13th, 2020, 10:57 am
TN: 1999 Perot-Minot Mazoyeres-Chambertin

Last post by Peter Hirsch « August 13th, 2020, 10:42 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by David Kubiak » August 10th, 2020, 12:06 pm » in Wine Talk

Still inky blue-red to the rim. Nose of iron and animal blood. No distinct fruit aromas at all. Bitter in the mouth and bitter unresolved tannins. A...

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Last post by Peter Hirsch
August 13th, 2020, 10:42 am
FS: 2005 Potel Vosne Romanee Les Gaudichots

Last post by Peter Hirsch « August 13th, 2020, 10:41 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by ybarselah » August 13th, 2020, 7:45 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

IYKYK !!

no PMs, email please.

3 pristine bottles purchased on release.

$375 each.

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Last post by Peter Hirsch
August 13th, 2020, 10:41 am
TN: 2017 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grézeaux

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « August 13th, 2020, 10:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » August 5th, 2020, 6:42 pm » in Wine Talk

2017 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grézeaux - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon (8/5/2020)
Reading the other scores on CT, guess I'm not...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
August 13th, 2020, 10:30 am
TN: 2018 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py

Last post by brianmcbrearty « August 13th, 2020, 10:03 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Sean S y d n e y » August 2nd, 2020, 4:21 pm » in Wine Talk
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I admit to being a bit concerned after seeing this end up at 14.5% ABV and a couple of other reports from fellow Berserkers but my fears are...
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Last post by brianmcbrearty
August 13th, 2020, 10:03 am
UV light to combat fungal diseases in vines

Last post by Pat Burton « August 13th, 2020, 9:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Doug Schulman » August 12th, 2020, 9:15 am » in Wine Talk

Is this organic?

Seriously, it sounds very interesting.

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Last post by Pat Burton
August 13th, 2020, 9:44 am
Margaux - visiting Clos du Jaugueyron

Last post by Jeff Leve « August 13th, 2020, 9:04 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Julian Marshall » August 11th, 2020, 5:18 am » in Wine Talk

No pics this time, for reasons I'll explain further on, so just my turgid prose!

Margaux is a long drive from Soulac, about 90 minutes to 2 hours is...

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Last post by Jeff Leve
August 13th, 2020, 9:04 am
What's a fair resolution to a shipping snaffu?

Last post by HoosJustinG « August 13th, 2020, 8:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 27
by HoosJustinG » August 11th, 2020, 5:06 pm » in Wine Talk

I'll try for the short version and leave the retailer's name out since they haven't explicitly denied anything in particular - still working on it:...

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Last post by HoosJustinG
August 13th, 2020, 8:51 am
Vice Versa fall offering

Last post by blarmston « August 13th, 2020, 8:17 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by David Crow » August 4th, 2020, 4:27 pm » in Wine Talk

I got the save the date for the Vice Versa fall offering. Looks like they will release 2018s of:

Houyi Cabernet Sauvignon
Steltzner O.V. Cabernet...

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Last post by blarmston
August 13th, 2020, 8:17 am
TN: 2018 Failla Chardonnay Haynes Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville)

Last post by Adam Frisch « August 13th, 2020, 8:10 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » August 11th, 2020, 8:11 pm » in Wine Talk

2018 Failla Chardonnay Haynes Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville (8/11/2020)
Apple notes on the nose, almost like a Riesling. Then...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
August 13th, 2020, 8:10 am
Anyone ever tried Capiaux Wilson Vineyard Pinot?

Last post by brigcampbell « August 13th, 2020, 8:09 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Brian Gilp » August 13th, 2020, 7:45 am » in Wine Talk

I noticed last night that the Wilson vineyard on the true Sonoma Coast is for sale. It appears that all the grapes go to Capiaux but a search here...

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Last post by brigcampbell
August 13th, 2020, 8:09 am
Any Pinot Blanc fans here?

Last post by Doug Schulman « August 13th, 2020, 7:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 53
by bob parsons alberta » August 7th, 2020, 6:36 pm » in Wine Talk
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TN: 2018 Gisselbrecht Pinot Blanc Tradition, Alsace.

Good nat cork, 12% alc, $22 Cdn
Medium straw color, nose not to aromatic initially but as it...
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Last post by Doug Schulman
August 13th, 2020, 7:49 am
Gary V. Again.

Last post by HoosJustinG « August 13th, 2020, 6:59 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 79
by Neal.Mollen » December 18th, 2019, 9:39 am » in Wine Talk
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Last post by HoosJustinG
August 13th, 2020, 6:59 am
Looking for 99/02 Remi Jobard Genevrieres

Last post by J. Ashourian « August 13th, 2020, 5:17 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by J. Ashourian » August 13th, 2020, 5:17 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking for a some bottles of both vintages. PM me

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Last post by J. Ashourian
August 13th, 2020, 5:17 am
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 1982

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « August 13th, 2020, 4:40 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 37
by Julian Marshall » December 21st, 2019, 12:57 pm » in Wine Talk

Well, this is my wine of the year. I realize that some of you, most probably, are sick of reading about Bel Air bloody Marquis, so I apologize. I'm...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
August 13th, 2020, 4:40 am
Wine Shop Recommendations - Local

Last post by andrewkao « August 12th, 2020, 10:55 pm
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 92
by M. M c C a l l » April 21st, 2009, 5:22 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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When I travel, I always want to know two things: what's the BYO policy, and where can I stop in to pick up a nice bottle of wine?

Please use this...
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Last post by andrewkao
August 12th, 2020, 10:55 pm
2x 2016 Barolo from Renato Corino

Last post by Robert Pavlovich « August 12th, 2020, 9:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Matthew Hemming » August 12th, 2020, 12:58 am » in Wine Talk

A new name to me but I was very impressed. This was one of those strange circumstances where, although I'm confident that the Annunziata is...

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Last post by Robert Pavlovich
August 12th, 2020, 9:58 pm
SQN offer at cost

Last post by Joseph Badaro « August 12th, 2020, 9:32 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 8
by Peter Panzica » August 7th, 2020, 8:06 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

3 2018 Squeezebox Syrah
3 2018 Profuga Grenache
$170 each. Will have shipped to you.

I finally got an offer but I've been getting it for many years...

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Last post by Joseph Badaro
August 12th, 2020, 9:32 pm
TN: 2012 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillot (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas)

Last post by Greg K « August 12th, 2020, 8:31 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 5
by Jeremy Holmes » August 12th, 2020, 5:04 pm » in Wine Talk

2012 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillot - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas (8/12/2020)
Starts off with a bit of meaty funk. It has a core of...

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Last post by Greg K
August 12th, 2020, 8:31 pm
So Who Likes to Offline? City-by-city "database" PLEASE PM IF YOUR CITY HAS CHANGED

Last post by Mike Grammer « August 12th, 2020, 8:20 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 Mike Grammer
August 12th, 2020, 8:20 pm
Garlic bread

Last post by Jay Selman « August 12th, 2020, 8:13 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 19
by Bryce K » July 30th, 2020, 4:49 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Anyone have a noteworthy garlic bread recipe or process?

Tonight I minced several cloves of garlic and lightly warmed the garlic in butter and oil...

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Last post by Jay Selman
August 12th, 2020, 8:13 pm
WINE and WAR - Lebanon Wine Documentary

Last post by Jay Selman « August 12th, 2020, 7:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 28
by Mark Ryan » July 31st, 2020, 12:30 pm » in Wine Talk

I wanted to let you know about a new documentary that my partners and I are just finishing up on the winemakers of Lebanon. Credit Jay Selman on this...

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Last post by Jay Selman
August 12th, 2020, 7:55 pm
TN: 2015 Terrien Wines Chardonnay (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley)

Last post by Peter Kleban « August 12th, 2020, 6:33 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by Nate Simon » February 13th, 2020, 8:33 pm » in Wine Talk

Pretty much blown away by this wine, a speculative buy on B-Day from a producer with whom I was totally unfamiliar. The QPR meter melted on this one....

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Last post by Peter Kleban
August 12th, 2020, 6:33 pm
TN: Summer sojourn (Burgundy and Bairrada)

Last post by Tomás Costa « August 12th, 2020, 6:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Tomás Costa » August 12th, 2020, 6:25 pm » in Wine Talk

Spent the day at a friend's apartment in Praia da Barra, near Aveiro - in the beautiful long peninsula of Costa Nova - and I tried to make up for his...

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Last post by Tomás Costa
August 12th, 2020, 6:25 pm
Glass Wine Cellar against plaster / brick exterior wall

Last post by Rich Brown « August 12th, 2020, 5:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 26
by StephenW » August 4th, 2020, 9:40 pm » in Wine Talk

Hi all,

I’m researching building a glass enclosed wine wall in the back of my dining room in conjunction with some larger home renovations early...

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Last post by Rich Brown
August 12th, 2020, 5:29 pm
2017 Hofgut Falkenstein Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Spätlese

Last post by Howard Cooper « August 12th, 2020, 5:00 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Howard Cooper » August 12th, 2020, 5:00 pm » in Wine Talk

Drank this tonight on a Zoom call with friends. Traditional, steely, old fashioned Saar wine. Really enjoyed it. Beautiful wine. A bit reserved. Good...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
August 12th, 2020, 5:00 pm
TNs: Family Weekend (7 bottles, Burg, Bdx, Champ, Italy, et al)

Last post by K N Haque « August 12th, 2020, 2:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Anthony C » August 12th, 2020, 12:15 pm » in Wine Talk

Tasting notes from a long weekend with some close family. Some of the group are casual partakers, others as obsessed as me. Some wines disappointed...

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Last post by K N Haque
August 12th, 2020, 2:40 pm
Free: Naked Wines $100 gift card (spend $160)

Last post by MatthewT « August 12th, 2020, 2:17 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 1
by HoosJustinG » August 12th, 2020, 9:23 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Came with a Crate & Barrel order. Happy to send the code and password to first person who wants it... Basically becomes $160 “worth” of wine for $60,...

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Last post by MatthewT
August 12th, 2020, 2:17 pm
TN - 1990 Mouton-Rothschild - the happiest possible ending to one of my longest journeys in wine

Last post by Neal.Mollen « August 12th, 2020, 2:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 14
by Tom Reddick » August 6th, 2020, 8:52 pm » in Wine Talk

Tonight ends one of my first journeys in wine- just a few weeks shy of when it began 25 years ago. My interest in wine generally began in the fall of...

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
August 12th, 2020, 2:12 pm
New York City Restaurants

Last post by mike c « August 12th, 2020, 1:45 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 2506
by Robert Dentice » February 5th, 2014, 1:50 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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I thought I would start a thread dedicated to NYC restaurants.

2013 has been the best year for restaurant openings since 2004. And this expansion...
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Last post by mike c
August 12th, 2020, 1:45 pm
Total Wine Selection Question

Last post by Arv R « August 12th, 2020, 1:39 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 35
by Lonnie F. » August 2nd, 2020, 5:53 pm » in Wine Talk

Does anyone have any insight into the variation in selection between Total Wine stores in the same general market? I'll find relatively close stores...

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Last post by Arv R
August 12th, 2020, 1:39 pm
A Few Recent Tastes XXV

Last post by Rich Brown « August 12th, 2020, 1:17 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by Marc_Hanes » August 8th, 2020, 9:34 am » in Wine Talk

2017 Kangarilla Road Shiraz McLaren Vale The Devil’s Whiskers. Lively reddish purple color, more pure scarlet at the rims, not fully opaque and as...

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Last post by Rich Brown
August 12th, 2020, 1:17 pm
Rhys price jump?

Last post by G. Bienstock « August 12th, 2020, 1:15 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 23
by robert creth » August 11th, 2020, 10:09 am » in Wine Talk

Is it me or is $150 a big ask for Rhys Hillsides. Seems not that long ago it was under $50 and I had to drop out at $75, tho I continued for a bit...

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Last post by G. Bienstock
August 12th, 2020, 1:15 pm
Ray Walker & Maison Ilan updates - the saga has ended...(updated)

Last post by Brandon R « August 12th, 2020, 1:12 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Todd F r e n c h » July 14th, 2016, 11:04 am » in Wine Talk
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Seems like Zach Velcoff is no longer with Maison Ilan?
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Last post by Brandon R
August 12th, 2020, 1:12 pm
TN - 2018 Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese

Last post by A. So « August 12th, 2020, 12:49 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Tom Reddick » August 11th, 2020, 9:04 pm » in Wine Talk

After the recent thread on Egon Muller pricing, a local retailer and friend encouraged me to give the 2018 Spatlese a try.

In that Muller thread I...

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Last post by A. So
August 12th, 2020, 12:49 pm
Live & Direct - Antica Terra Offering, Summer 2020

Last post by R M Kriete « August 12th, 2020, 12:30 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 5
by JohnP » August 11th, 2020, 1:25 pm » in Wine Talk

Just purchased my first bottles (Antikythera & Aequorin) from Antica Terra. Have heard nothing but awesomeness about their wines. Anyone else jump on...

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Last post by R M Kriete
August 12th, 2020, 12:30 pm
FS: PVW 20 year (circa between 06’-08’)- Stitzel-Weller

Last post by saul_cooperstein « August 12th, 2020, 12:20 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 1
by ericskitei » August 9th, 2020, 12:41 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

PVW 20 circa between 06’-08’. No code. (No bag or tag). This is Stitzel-Weller juice which is far more desirable than the newer stuff.

FS: 2550...

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Last post by saul_cooperstein
August 12th, 2020, 12:20 pm
FS: Some good bordeaux (Pichons, Haut Brion, etc)

Last post by Alex Valdes « August 12th, 2020, 12:04 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 7
by ybarselah » August 12th, 2020, 8:39 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

All mine since release, pristine bottles. Currently at Domaine in NJ.

email please, not dm if interested.

thanks for looking;

3 x 1996 Haut...

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Last post by Alex Valdes
August 12th, 2020, 12:04 pm
2016 +2017 Chimère

Last post by Michel D. « August 12th, 2020, 11:52 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Michel D. » August 12th, 2020, 11:52 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I have both (mags) for sale. PM for details.

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August 12th, 2020, 11:52 am

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