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What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by BRhoades « July 22nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
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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 BRhoades
July 22nd, 2019, 6:02 pm
R.I.P. Alan Eden

Last post by T. Williams « July 22nd, 2019, 6:01 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by AlexO » July 22nd, 2019, 2:28 pm » in Wine Talk
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I heard today from a co-worker of Alan's that he passed away on July 15th. Is there anyone else on the board that was a local friend / acquaintance...
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Last post by T. Williams
July 22nd, 2019, 6:01 pm
1981 wine

Last post by Sh@n A « July 22nd, 2019, 5:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jmigliano » July 21st, 2019, 10:06 pm » in Wine Talk

Looking to pick up a bottle of 1981 wine (my birth year) to celebrate a big event or two. Any suggestions, open to a wide price range.

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Last post by Sh@n A
July 22nd, 2019, 5:59 pm
Best wines since the beginning of 2019

Last post by Jayson Cohen « July 22nd, 2019, 5:58 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Laurent Gibet » March 11th, 2019, 9:13 am » in Wine Talk
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3 classic wines from nebbiolo :
Barolo Massolino Parussi 2011 : 18/20
Barolo Burlotto Acclivi 2013 : 18/20
Barolo Rinaldi Tre Tine 2011 : 18/20

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
July 22nd, 2019, 5:58 pm
Montalcino Winery Recommendations - Honeymoon!

Last post by Colin Haggerty « July 22nd, 2019, 5:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Levyn » July 16th, 2019, 12:24 pm » in Wine Talk

Hi all!

My good friend is heading to Montalcino for his Honeymoon in early September and is looking for a few great winery recommendations! He has...

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Last post by Colin Haggerty
July 22nd, 2019, 5:56 pm
Bedrock Fall 2019 Release - Save the Date

Last post by James Todd « July 22nd, 2019, 5:49 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by C Wagner » July 16th, 2019, 2:07 pm » in Wine Talk

Just got the Fall 19 Bedrock Save the Date email:

“Dear xxxxx,

We are pleased to announce that Bedrock's Fall 2019 Release will go live on Tuesday,...

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Last post by James Todd
July 22nd, 2019, 5:49 pm
New Wine-Centric Title for our Fearless Leader?

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « July 22nd, 2019, 5:45 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » July 22nd, 2019, 4:42 pm » in Wine Talk

It struck me today that Todd has a lame title. He was emailing me today, asking me all kinds of questions about style, life, finances, law, ladies,...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
July 22nd, 2019, 5:45 pm
WTT: My 2009 for 2008 Lopez de Heredia Rosado Gran Reserva

Last post by AndyK « July 22nd, 2019, 5:36 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by AndyK » June 5th, 2019, 8:24 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Got my hands on half a case of the 2009 Lopez de Heredia Rosado Gran Reserva and would be interested to trade 2-3 of them for some 2008

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Last post by AndyK
July 22nd, 2019, 5:36 pm
Best review site

Last post by Eric LeVine « July 22nd, 2019, 5:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by markjchambers » July 21st, 2019, 6:49 am » in Wine Talk

I searched for this topic and couldn't find a lot. If it's been done recently, please point me to the thread, otherwise…

After the death of their...

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Last post by Eric LeVine
July 22nd, 2019, 5:35 pm
Fit-Vine Wines: “We Crush Grapes, You Crush Life”

Last post by J. Rock « July 22nd, 2019, 5:01 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » July 22nd, 2019, 3:50 pm » in Wine Talk

I would say “we have seen it all now,” but it seems as if there are new wine gimmicks every year. This one, however, made it into my house. My wife...

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Last post by J. Rock
July 22nd, 2019, 5:01 pm
TN: 2002 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « July 22nd, 2019, 4:53 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by D@vid Bu3ker » July 22nd, 2019, 4:23 pm » in Wine Talk

2002 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (7/22/2019)
Settling into an early maturity, this has developed...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
July 22nd, 2019, 4:53 pm
Mosel for a Riesling Newbie

Last post by Madhu R « July 22nd, 2019, 4:41 pm
Posted in Travel Forum

by Madhu R » July 22nd, 2019, 4:41 pm » in Travel Forum

Hi

I’m a fairly new wine enthusiast. Mostly been drinking Napa, Sonoma, and Burgundy wines. I will have a weekend to kill near Frankfurt, in about 3...

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Last post by Madhu R
July 22nd, 2019, 4:41 pm
Burgundy or Bordeaux glasses for Carlos Danger?

Last post by Ethan Abraham « July 22nd, 2019, 4:28 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by GregT » July 22nd, 2019, 2:16 pm » in Wine Talk

I would take him for a Bordeaux guy. You know, bottle shape and everything.

Conflicting reports on whether he was moving his junk in or out, but at...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
July 22nd, 2019, 4:28 pm
Question about excessibe balla nights

Last post by c fu « July 22nd, 2019, 4:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Alan Eden » January 10th, 2015, 9:31 pm » in Wine Talk
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There have been a few posts about excessive dinners with anywhere upto 20 high end trophy wines being opened, some people feel this is excessive and...
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Last post by c fu
July 22nd, 2019, 4:16 pm
2004 Ornellaia

Last post by Chris Seiber « July 22nd, 2019, 4:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Kelly Flynn » July 22nd, 2019, 9:08 am » in Wine Talk

I have often found that it is just when seemingly at the point of maximum pessimism about a region, or a specific grape, that a bottle tends to come...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
July 22nd, 2019, 4:16 pm
2011/12 Montes Folly $40 each

Last post by MikeWymard « July 22nd, 2019, 4:01 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by John Glas » July 21st, 2019, 3:37 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

2011 Montes Syrah Folly La Finca de Apalta (Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley)
7 bottles at $40 a piece

97 Points & Rank #4 Top 100 Wine of...

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Last post by MikeWymard
July 22nd, 2019, 4:01 pm
TN: Napa 2019

Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L « July 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L » July 20th, 2019, 8:52 pm » in Wine Talk

NAPA 2019 - (7/14/2019-7/18/2019)

Another great visit in 2019. Met a lot of great people and tasted a lot of new wines for us. In no particular...

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Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L
July 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
FS: Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Mags - 750s added - prices lowered

Last post by davidsturek « July 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by davidsturek » May 19th, 2019, 10:38 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I’m selling a couple Bartolo Mascarello Barolo. Completely pristine bottles. Paypal or chase/zelle for payment. Will ship at buyers expense/risk....

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Last post by davidsturek
July 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
Virginia winery suggestions?

Last post by Brian Gilp « July 22nd, 2019, 3:55 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Jon Clayton » July 21st, 2019, 5:58 am » in Travel Forum

We are headed headed to Virginia for wine tasting later next week. First stop will be a few days centered around Charlottesville area wineries...

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Last post by Brian Gilp
July 22nd, 2019, 3:55 pm
Custom wine label or sticker?

Last post by Chris Johnson « July 22nd, 2019, 3:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by J Murphy » July 21st, 2019, 6:17 pm » in Wine Talk

Hello

A person I know is turning 80 and having a big party for around 50 people. They are buying wine for the event. Of course the wine will have...

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Last post by Chris Johnson
July 22nd, 2019, 3:52 pm
Another Flannery PSA

Last post by Brian Gilp « July 22nd, 2019, 3:37 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Elliot Steele » June 29th, 2019, 10:53 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Jorges, ribeyes, skirt steaks and hangars are on sale. Not sure if I missed anything else

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Last post by Brian Gilp
July 22nd, 2019, 3:37 pm
Saxum Question

Last post by RMann « July 22nd, 2019, 2:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Leonard Taylor » July 21st, 2019, 5:10 am » in Wine Talk

I pulled a 2008 Saxum Heart Stone for dinner last and the first whiff indicated some off aroma which we later decided was TCA. We tried to muscle...

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Last post by RMann
July 22nd, 2019, 2:59 pm
Margaritas for a Crowd

Last post by K John Joseph « July 22nd, 2019, 2:59 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 31
by T. Altmayer » June 17th, 2019, 10:11 pm » in Beer and Spirits

Having a going away party for my son for about 70. We will be having a variety of drinks, but the main drink will be margaritas. Any recipes for...

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Last post by K John Joseph
July 22nd, 2019, 2:59 pm
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by Peter Petersen « July 22nd, 2019, 2:46 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Peter Petersen » March 30th, 2015, 9:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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Just to keep the theme going.
Tonight I popped the Dry Creek Zin from 2012. Probably one of the more exciting DCZs I've had. Darker and richer...
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Last post by Peter Petersen
July 22nd, 2019, 2:46 pm
Your Gin?

Last post by K John Joseph « July 22nd, 2019, 2:35 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm » in Beer and Spirits
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by K John Joseph
July 22nd, 2019, 2:35 pm
Paris 3 Star Michelin Lunch recs

Last post by Michael Bowden « July 22nd, 2019, 2:28 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 38
by Tom Chen » July 8th, 2019, 10:16 am » in Epicurean Exploits

My wife and I are going to Paris for a Seine river cruise in September and will have a day in Paris beforehand.

She really wants to try a 3-star...

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Last post by Michael Bowden
July 22nd, 2019, 2:28 pm
Dana Point/Laguna Beach/Capistrano on Saturday November 9th

Last post by Frank Murray III « July 22nd, 2019, 2:20 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by mike pobega » June 30th, 2019, 7:31 am » in Offline Planner

I will be in Dana Point if anyone wants to get together for a dinner/byo or whatever it is you guys do there in paradise. I can FEDEX a bunch of...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
July 22nd, 2019, 2:20 pm
Texas Style Korean BBQ Pork Shoulder

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « July 22nd, 2019, 2:07 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Bill Tex Landreth » July 19th, 2019, 12:40 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

I have been following all the Fusion BBQ here in TX in general, and in Austin specifically, and wanted to try my hand at something new for tomorrow...

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
July 22nd, 2019, 2:07 pm
Supreme Court, and wine.

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « July 22nd, 2019, 2:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Victor Hong » January 11th, 2019, 4:58 am » in Wine Talk
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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
July 22nd, 2019, 2:05 pm
Santa Barbara/Buellton/Solvang area wineries to visit

Last post by Tony Toto « July 22nd, 2019, 1:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 39
by Peter C. » July 17th, 2019, 9:52 am » in Wine Talk

I last visited in 2006 on the ride down the PCH for our honeymoon, any can't miss wineries worth checking out?

What about restaurants?

TIA

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Last post by Tony Toto
July 22nd, 2019, 1:59 pm
Misleading quoting of reviews: Doing the right thing

Last post by Chris Seiber « July 22nd, 2019, 1:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 18
by Charles Weiss » July 5th, 2019, 8:20 am » in Wine Talk

I want to give a shout out to what seems to me to be a best practice. A targeted communication to people who ordered the wine to let them know they...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
July 22nd, 2019, 1:54 pm
Krug | Keller | Chartron | Cos d'Estournel | Duroché | PYCM | Haart

Last post by Kirk.Grant « July 22nd, 2019, 1:52 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Barry Rothof » July 21st, 2019, 11:42 am » in Wine Talk

5 of us gathered for a BBQ and brought some food and wines

Oyster
NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée - France, Champagne
Beige label without ID...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
July 22nd, 2019, 1:52 pm
Not an epicurean exploit: Failing up, spectacularly

Last post by Dave McCloskey « July 22nd, 2019, 1:46 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Dan Kravitz » July 19th, 2019, 5:50 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Don’t want to give the name or even the city of this new place; they may fix it, they may do business with me (if they survive), but I have to vent....

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Last post by Dave McCloskey
July 22nd, 2019, 1:46 pm
Chinese Food Wine Pairing Suggestions

Last post by Tony Toto « July 22nd, 2019, 1:36 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 27
by Randy Bowman » July 21st, 2019, 7:24 pm » in Wine Talk

We are regularly having a night with Kung Pao Chicken, Broccoli Beef and fried rice. We've tried a number of wines, most just sat in the glass until...

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Last post by Tony Toto
July 22nd, 2019, 1:36 pm
Seville/Sevilla

Last post by JesseC « July 22nd, 2019, 1:35 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Michael Bowden » July 20th, 2019, 7:44 pm » in Travel Forum

Most likely headed there with a group later this Fall/Winter - Need some assistance on restaurants, wine lists, cultural can miss, etc... Any help is...

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Last post by JesseC
July 22nd, 2019, 1:35 pm
From what states in the US have you had good or at least palatable wine?

Last post by MBerto « July 22nd, 2019, 1:31 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by J a y H a c k » May 2nd, 2019, 1:25 pm » in Wine Talk
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I can't do it as a poll because you can't have 49 choices (no winery in Alaska last time I checked, so please make a list of any states that have not...
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Last post by MBerto
July 22nd, 2019, 1:31 pm
TN: 2016 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy, Abruzzi, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « July 22nd, 2019, 1:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by B. Buzzini » December 19th, 2018, 4:23 pm » in Wine Talk

Damn you...quit drinking these!! They need like 20yrs on them right? I actually love the softness in this for such a young and mammoth wine that's...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
July 22nd, 2019, 1:27 pm
TN: 2016 Emidio Pepe - Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (Italy, Abruzzi, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « July 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » July 18th, 2019, 12:32 pm » in Wine Talk

I've been very curious about this producer for a few years now, and even have a lone bottle of their Trebbiano in my cellar, but had not ever tried...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
July 22nd, 2019, 1:26 pm
Dinner at Golden Triangle in Los Gatos Sept or Oct Rhys pinots mostly, plus wines from SCM grapes

Last post by Andrea V. « July 22nd, 2019, 1:15 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by George Chadwick » July 13th, 2019, 12:46 pm » in Offline Planner

Bring:
Rhys pinot (I'll take roll call closer to the dinner to minimize duplicates, I'll bring several), older is better

And

Wines made by anyone,...

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Last post by Andrea V.
July 22nd, 2019, 1:15 pm
Worst wines you've had?

Last post by Mark Golodetz « July 22nd, 2019, 1:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Adam Frisch » July 19th, 2019, 10:34 am » in Wine Talk
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I know this isn't very constructive, but... Got in to K&L Wines and this Moonbuzz Pinot Noir 2015 from Monterey was a lower priced recommend,...
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Last post by Mark Golodetz
July 22nd, 2019, 1:10 pm
2011 Cali 3 pack

Last post by Michael Fess « July 22nd, 2019, 12:41 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Michael Fess » July 22nd, 2019, 12:41 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

2011- Melka Mekerra
2011- Hobel Cab
2011- Seaver NLS

$250 with ground shipping (lower 48 only)

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Last post by Michael Fess
July 22nd, 2019, 12:41 pm
EuroCave versus Vino Temp Cooler unit - any thoughts or experience to determine?

Last post by William Gladstone « July 22nd, 2019, 12:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by William Gladstone » July 13th, 2019, 6:09 pm » in Wine Talk

Sorry to trouble folks,
I've changed the headline, and body of the message, not sure if that is HOYLE?

I see so many people recommend VINOTEMP or...

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Last post by William Gladstone
July 22nd, 2019, 12:29 pm
2017 Baudry

Last post by Chris V. « July 22nd, 2019, 12:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Chris V. » April 7th, 2019, 1:05 pm » in Wine Talk

My agent just contacted me with their 2017 Baudry offer. Prices seems to be up, but only a few $ per bottle. For the Grezeaux I paid $40CAD/$30USD...

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Last post by Chris V.
July 22nd, 2019, 12:20 pm
Provence trip

Last post by Brian King « July 22nd, 2019, 12:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Bruce Krug » July 20th, 2019, 5:40 am » in Wine Talk

Will be spending about 5 days in Arles in September. Looking for recommendations for some nice wineries to visit. Anywhere from CnDP down to the...

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Last post by Brian King
July 22nd, 2019, 12:16 pm
Chicago Restaurant Thread

Last post by awilliamson4 « July 22nd, 2019, 11:52 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Corey N. » March 6th, 2017, 10:05 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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I thought it made sense to have a catchall thread to post about interesting restaurants in town, whether or not they BYO.

Speaking of...

I was able...
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Last post by awilliamson4
July 22nd, 2019, 11:52 am
Interesting Atlanta Retailers

Last post by J B a s k a m « July 22nd, 2019, 11:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by AlexO » July 20th, 2019, 8:17 am » in Wine Talk

Going to be in Atlanta in a few weeks. Always interested in perusing retail shops with great inventory. Usually looking for CA wines and Burg. Any...

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Last post by J B a s k a m
July 22nd, 2019, 11:50 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by PCLIN « July 22nd, 2019, 11:49 am
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 PCLIN
July 22nd, 2019, 11:49 am
Lunch with 6 champagnes, 9 white Burgundy and 2 desert wines

Last post by Blake Brown « July 22nd, 2019, 10:56 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Blake Brown » July 14th, 2019, 12:45 pm » in Wine Talk

Our lunch group re-convened at our monthly venue, the Santa Barbara Club, for another fine luncheon.

The wine theme was a very atypical request for...

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Last post by Blake Brown
July 22nd, 2019, 10:56 am
2019 Growing Season (France/Italy)

Last post by Bdklein « July 22nd, 2019, 10:27 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Sh@n A » July 21st, 2019, 7:09 pm » in Wine Talk

I realize we are only late July, but is there any sense for how 2019 is shaping up? I was just recalling frost in Burgundy, lighting fires in...

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Last post by Bdklein
July 22nd, 2019, 10:27 am
TN: 2016 Donnachiara Falanghina Beneventano IGT (Italy, Campania, Beneventano IGT)

Last post by J a y H a c k « July 22nd, 2019, 10:27 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by J a y H a c k » July 22nd, 2019, 10:27 am » in Wine Talk

2016 Donnachiara Falanghina Beneventano IGT - Italy, Campania, Beneventano IGT (7/22/2019)
A very nice wine with floral and white fruit notes on the...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
July 22nd, 2019, 10:27 am
TN: 2002 Gouges NSG 1er Cru Les Pruliers

Last post by Doug Lee « July 22nd, 2019, 10:20 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Doug Lee » July 20th, 2019, 5:10 pm » in Wine Talk

2002 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers

Opaque ruby color. Fulsome, most excellent nose of earth, raspberry, iodine, plum...

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Last post by Doug Lee
July 22nd, 2019, 10:20 am
Kaluga/Huso Hybrid @ unbeatable pricing! (7/17 update! Additional discounts!!)

Last post by c fu « July 22nd, 2019, 9:50 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 27
by c fu » July 8th, 2019, 3:47 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Update 7/17/2019: Thank you all for the love! We've completely sold out of Osetra! Still have a decent amount of Kaluga left and the producer told me...

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Last post by c fu
July 22nd, 2019, 9:50 am
Washington DC

Last post by Dan Sch « July 22nd, 2019, 9:39 am
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by PaulM » May 19th, 2010, 11:21 am » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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I'll kick it off by noting that CityZen no longer allows BYO (which they very irritatingly told me a month after I made the reservation and the day...
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Last post by Dan Sch
July 22nd, 2019, 9:39 am
Eating and Drinking in Los Angeles

Last post by G. Greenbaum « July 22nd, 2019, 9:08 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Robert Dentice » January 4th, 2016, 11:46 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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I go to Los Angeles 4 or 5 times per year and admittedly I have been hyper-critical of the food scene. Keep in mind I live in NYC and dine there...
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Last post by G. Greenbaum
July 22nd, 2019, 9:08 am
Mexico City?

Last post by Glen Gold « July 22nd, 2019, 8:52 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Glenn L e v i n e » June 23rd, 2015, 6:22 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Recommendations anyone? We are kicking around a few days end of Feb 2016 for anniversary as we never get enough city time, and yet can't really leave...

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Last post by Glen Gold
July 22nd, 2019, 8:52 am
Winemakers: what's the least "sexy" part of what you do?

Last post by Nola Palomar « July 22nd, 2019, 8:23 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 44
by Brandon R » July 18th, 2019, 12:44 pm » in Wine Talk

For those of us not in the business of wine production or viticulture, it's often a dream to one day make wine. I've heard more that a handful of...

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Last post by Nola Palomar
July 22nd, 2019, 8:23 am
TN: 2017 Ayoub Anonimo vnyd Pinot Noir

Last post by John Peacock « July 22nd, 2019, 8:21 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Bill Sweeney » July 19th, 2019, 5:01 am » in Wine Talk

Ayoub is a small producer in Dundee, so small that when you taste his wines you are in his kitchen. You can see his vineyards from his back deck. I...

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Last post by John Peacock
July 22nd, 2019, 8:21 am
Thoughts on Horsepower Vineyards

Last post by RMann « July 22nd, 2019, 8:19 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 19
by C Wagner » February 8th, 2019, 8:52 pm » in Wine Talk

A few years ago I signed up for the waiting list for Horsepower Vineyards (from Christophe Baron of Cayuse fame). Tonight I received notification...

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Last post by RMann
July 22nd, 2019, 8:19 am
SoDo UrbanWorks wineries?

Last post by Ron Slye « July 22nd, 2019, 8:12 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 23
by JeremyMullman » July 11th, 2019, 1:53 pm » in Wine Talk

Hi folks,

I've got a quick business trip to Seattle coming up and wanted to taste a little wine while I'm there. I unfortunately won't have time to...

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Last post by Ron Slye
July 22nd, 2019, 8:12 am
Cellar thief emails?

Last post by Anton D « July 22nd, 2019, 7:46 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 35
by CJ Beazley » July 17th, 2019, 8:14 am » in Wine Talk

Has anyone else starting receiving emails from a company Cellar Thief? It started Monday I think, numerous during the day, I always wonder how they...

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Last post by Anton D
July 22nd, 2019, 7:46 am
2017 Beaujolais

Last post by Justin S « July 22nd, 2019, 7:31 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 68
by Chad R » January 22nd, 2019, 8:53 am » in Wine Talk
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As the 2017 cru Beaujolais are showing up in email offers and on shelves, anyone have observations on specific wines and/or the vintage you can...
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Last post by Justin S
July 22nd, 2019, 7:31 am
Looking for a St. Louis tasting group

Last post by Kevin Stine « July 22nd, 2019, 7:20 am
Posted in Offline Planner

by Kevin Stine » July 22nd, 2019, 7:20 am » in Offline Planner

I am looking to get together with a winetasting group in St. Louis. Preferably, Napa cabs and Bordeaux. We can either get together and do...

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Last post by Kevin Stine
July 22nd, 2019, 7:20 am
Rome, Florence, Tuscany Michelin Starred Restaurants w/ Kids?

Last post by BenH « July 22nd, 2019, 7:18 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits

by BenH » July 22nd, 2019, 7:18 am » in Epicurean Exploits

Hello-

I am planning a trip in November with my family to Italy and need some restaurant advice and recommendations. We really enjoy excellent...

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Last post by BenH
July 22nd, 2019, 7:18 am
HDH - Annual Champagne Tasting

Last post by Tom Futey « July 22nd, 2019, 6:50 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Tom Futey » July 22nd, 2019, 6:50 am » in Wine Talk

Anyone attending this year's HDH's bubbly tasting this Thursday in Chicago ?

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Last post by Tom Futey
July 22nd, 2019, 6:50 am
OMG - He's doing it again. Berserkerfest 10.2 in the Burbs, White Plains, NY on July 27. Now with food poll!!

Last post by J a y H a c k « July 22nd, 2019, 6:44 am
Posted in Offline Planner
Replies: 119
by J a y H a c k » March 31st, 2019, 7:57 pm » in Offline Planner
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For decades, people will be talking about and reminiscing about this event so DO NOT miss it. The last time we had a smaller group, so there were...
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Last post by J a y H a c k
July 22nd, 2019, 6:44 am
TN: 2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly

Last post by dbailey « July 22nd, 2019, 6:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 22
by dcornutt » April 11th, 2018, 5:01 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru (4/11/2018)
Absolutely stoopid...

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Last post by dbailey
July 22nd, 2019, 6:07 am
What did you cook tonight?

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « July 22nd, 2019, 5:48 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 1331
by Mark B » March 3rd, 2016, 4:12 pm » in Epicurean Exploits
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I just finished off a plate of oven-baked salmon in a soy/honey/lime glaze, pan-seared asparagus cooked in butter, and pilaf rice with my second...
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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
July 22nd, 2019, 5:48 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « July 22nd, 2019, 5:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 709
by Steve Nordhoff » April 24th, 2016, 11:03 am » in Wine Talk
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

I'll start it with three

2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
July 22nd, 2019, 5:39 am
Rejected Pétrus Bottles.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « July 22nd, 2019, 2:45 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by LMD Ermitaño » July 20th, 2019, 6:50 am » in Wine Talk

Early this week, I was offered a couple of bottles of Pétrus (‘71 & ‘94) from the collection of a deceased person (I didn’t know him personally; but...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
July 22nd, 2019, 2:45 am
Looking for a friendly tasting group in DC

Last post by Young Cho « July 21st, 2019, 10:30 pm
Posted in Offline Planner

by Young Cho » July 21st, 2019, 10:30 pm » in Offline Planner

Hi I’m new to the forum and also just moved to DC from New York. It’s only been two weeks but am already missing the vibrant wine scene in New...

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Last post by Young Cho
July 21st, 2019, 10:30 pm
Calgary, Banff, & Jasper Restaurant help

Last post by Mike Wenzel « July 21st, 2019, 10:25 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 16
by todd waldmann » June 18th, 2018, 12:01 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

We'll be spending just over a week in Alberta and I was hoping to mine the collective wisdom here for restaurant ideas.

We are probably not too...

16 Replies

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Last post by Mike Wenzel
July 21st, 2019, 10:25 pm
Older Bordeauxs 50+ years vs newer <50 year old?

Last post by RMann « July 21st, 2019, 10:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 32
by RMann » July 20th, 2019, 11:08 am » in Wine Talk

Hi all, new member here starting to get involved. Question: was there a difference in winemaking/barreling in the Bordeauxs of the 40's and 50's vs...

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Last post by RMann
July 21st, 2019, 10:07 pm
2013 Hundred Acre & 2016 Realm

Last post by Josh Espinosa « July 21st, 2019, 7:33 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 6
by Josh Espinosa » May 13th, 2019, 7:55 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Selling:

2015 Realm Beckstoffer To Kalon - $325 ( SOLD )
2017 Realm Fidelio - $90
2016 Realm Beckstoffer Dr Crane - $575
2014 Realm The Bard - $130...

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Last post by Josh Espinosa
July 21st, 2019, 7:33 pm
When Every Bottle Shines

Last post by John Glas « July 21st, 2019, 7:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by Jeremy Holmes » July 20th, 2019, 11:16 pm » in Wine Talk

We met Kent and Christine Comley and a few other friends in Adelaide last night for a wonderful meal. It was one of those nights where every bottle...

4 Replies

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Last post by John Glas
July 21st, 2019, 7:29 pm
AMEX - Burgundy w/ Daniel Johnnes

Last post by John Glas « July 21st, 2019, 7:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 17
by Kelly Walker » July 18th, 2019, 8:16 am » in Wine Talk

While doing some research on using my AMEX Membership Rewards points, I checked the By Invitation Only page to see what was being offered. One offer...

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Last post by John Glas
July 21st, 2019, 7:26 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by maureen nelson « July 21st, 2019, 7:06 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 maureen nelson
July 21st, 2019, 7:06 pm
TN: 2016 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Cuvée Marcy

Last post by Rich Salsano « July 21st, 2019, 6:50 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » July 21st, 2019, 8:36 am » in Wine Talk

2016 Sandler Wine Company Pinot Noir Cuvée Marcy - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (7/21/2019)
Popped and poured. Some funk on...

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Last post by Rich Salsano
July 21st, 2019, 6:50 pm
TN: 2002 Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques, Moulin-a-Vent

Last post by A S K R O B A C K « July 21st, 2019, 6:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by A S K R O B A C K » July 21st, 2019, 6:04 pm » in Wine Talk

TN: 2002 Louis Jadot Chateau des Jacques, Moulin-a-Vent: Lovely right out of the gate. Swirling brings layers of spicy red cherry. Juicy red cherry...

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Last post by A S K R O B A C K
July 21st, 2019, 6:04 pm
Rudius 2011 Bedrock Vineyard Zin/Mourvedre blend

Last post by Drew Goin « July 21st, 2019, 5:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Jon Begos » July 21st, 2019, 5:48 pm » in Wine Talk

One of the pleasures of having a wine cellar is that sometimes you discover beauties that you didn't realize you had. I was just saying the other day...

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Last post by Drew Goin
July 21st, 2019, 5:56 pm
Glamis Castle and wine storage temperature

Last post by David Glasser « July 21st, 2019, 5:49 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 26
by alan weinberg » May 2nd, 2010, 11:17 am » in Wine Talk

Years ago, wine was found in Glamis Castle in Scotland, I believe. It had been stored for decades in the 40's Fahrenheit (40 F = 4.4 C) and the wine...

26 Replies

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Last post by David Glasser
July 21st, 2019, 5:49 pm
SAVE THE DATE - AUGUST 17, 2019

Last post by Albert R « July 21st, 2019, 5:46 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 4
by Merrill Lindquist » July 21st, 2019, 9:31 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

EMH will be celebrating National Black Cat Appreciation Day on this date, featuring EMH's lowest prices of the year! Mark the date...I will be...

4 Replies

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Last post by Albert R
July 21st, 2019, 5:46 pm
2017 Alban Viognier Central Coast - thoughts?

Last post by Jon Begos « July 21st, 2019, 5:39 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by Jon Begos » July 19th, 2019, 4:07 pm » in Wine Talk

Was wondering what other people may think of this wine. I picked up three bottles of this last month during our yearly trip to Chicago at Binny's. I...

10 Replies

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Last post by Jon Begos
July 21st, 2019, 5:39 pm
2014 J-C Ramonet C-M 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret

Last post by William Kelley « July 21st, 2019, 5:29 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by LMD Ermitaño » July 20th, 2019, 2:31 am » in Wine Talk

With some Seared Hokkaido Scallops night before last: 2014 Domaine Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret Monopole...

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Last post by William Kelley
July 21st, 2019, 5:29 pm
Domaine Picard - Vineyard & Chateau

Last post by Nathan Smyth « July 21st, 2019, 3:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Nathan Smyth » July 21st, 2019, 3:21 pm » in Wine Talk

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Last post by Nathan Smyth
July 21st, 2019, 3:22 pm
National Ice Cream Day

Last post by Paul Luckin « July 21st, 2019, 2:26 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
Replies: 1
by T Welch » July 21st, 2019, 2:22 pm » in Epicurean Exploits

Have at it folks. It's also National Junk Food Day and National Creme Brûlée Day. It's also National Hot Dog Month and National Grilling Month. I was...

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Last post by Paul Luckin
July 21st, 2019, 2:26 pm
TN: 2018 Arcadian Theresa-Noelle Rose of Pinot

Last post by Jud Reis « July 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by Bryan Cottriel » June 7th, 2019, 9:45 am » in Wine Talk

Joe recently released this and mine showed up yesterday. I chilled it down and man is a great rose.

My first impression was that it is pretty dark...

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Last post by Jud Reis
July 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl

Last post by Richard Albert « July 21st, 2019, 1:46 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 68
by Charles Kersten » February 20th, 2019, 8:38 am » in Wine Talk
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Nikolas Krankl's project a winery called FÆTHM
From his twitter account: FÆTHM is coming... We are working tirelessly to get some jaw dropping wine...
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Last post by Richard Albert
July 21st, 2019, 1:46 pm
TN: NV Pierre Moncuit - Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut (France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru)

Last post by Andrew A r n t f i e l d « July 21st, 2019, 1:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by Brian G r a f s t r o m » July 17th, 2019, 8:31 am » in Wine Talk

NV Pierre Moncuit Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (4/26/2019)
Bruised apple on the Nose, without...

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Last post by Andrew A r n t f i e l d
July 21st, 2019, 1:41 pm
'14 or '15 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays

Last post by A Songeur « July 21st, 2019, 1:33 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by YLee » July 19th, 2019, 11:21 am » in Wine Talk

I can't seem to decide which vintage to purchase.
Going to make it very simple. Please vote what YOU would buy.

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Last post by A Songeur
July 21st, 2019, 1:33 pm
TN: 2014 Sandlands Trousseau (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Tom DeBiase « July 21st, 2019, 1:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by D@vid Bu3ker » July 21st, 2019, 11:05 am » in Wine Talk

2014 Sandlands Trousseau - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (7/20/2019)
I finally figured out how to wait a little while before ordering...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
July 21st, 2019, 1:23 pm
Italy itinerary - does this work?

Last post by Michael Martin « July 21st, 2019, 1:18 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 16
by Sally S » July 17th, 2019, 6:46 pm » in Travel Forum

Planning my first trip to Italy...We have to be in Nice for a few days first, and we are flying in and out of Nice.
I travel with wine...

16 Replies

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Last post by Michael Martin
July 21st, 2019, 1:18 pm
First Growths in First Class, Palmer in Business Class

Last post by DanielP « July 21st, 2019, 1:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 57
by Mark Golodetz » January 8th, 2017, 2:56 am » in Wine Talk
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Last post by DanielP
July 21st, 2019, 1:07 pm
TN: 2014 Château Léoville Poyferré (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « July 21st, 2019, 12:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 25
by Brian G r a f s t r o m » July 17th, 2019, 8:33 am » in Wine Talk

2014 Château Léoville Poyferré - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien (4/29/2019)
-- decanted immediately after opening, about 45 minutes before...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
July 21st, 2019, 12:35 pm
2017 Lisa Bunn "Hipping" Riesling - BestBuy Riesling + looking for an importer

Last post by Veronica Castro « July 21st, 2019, 12:25 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Martin Zwick » February 5th, 2019, 2:45 am » in Wine Talk

People often complain that dry Rieslings or GGs are too expensive. But I would like recommend a great Riesling for little money. Unfortunately there...

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Last post by Veronica Castro
July 21st, 2019, 12:25 pm
TN: 2015 Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico

Last post by Frank Drew « July 21st, 2019, 11:53 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Dale McClaran » July 21st, 2019, 9:47 am » in Wine Talk

2015 Castello della Paneretta Chianti Classico - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (7/21/2019)
What a delight this was. I was all set...

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Last post by Frank Drew
July 21st, 2019, 11:53 am
FS: Tree House! A Plethora of Goodies! SOLD

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « July 21st, 2019, 11:49 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 6
by Jorge Henriquez » July 20th, 2019, 4:47 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Visiting my daughter at summer camp in the woods of Maine and made a stop yesterday at Tree House on the drive up. It truly is incredible what those...

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
July 21st, 2019, 11:49 am
1970 La Fleur-Pétrus.

Last post by Jeff Leve « July 21st, 2019, 11:44 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by LMD Ermitaño » July 20th, 2019, 2:47 am » in Wine Talk

1970 Château La Fleur-Pétrus (my bottle, stood upright for 2 days, quickly decanted to remove sediment, then immediately returned to bottle for...

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Last post by Jeff Leve
July 21st, 2019, 11:44 am
TN: 1966 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage)

Last post by Arv R « July 21st, 2019, 11:34 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 6
by Jeremy Holmes » July 16th, 2019, 10:50 pm » in Wine Talk

1966 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage (7/16/2019)
This was a wonderful wine, calm, even and ethereal. It...

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Last post by Arv R
July 21st, 2019, 11:34 am
Impression of 2015 Meyney....and thinking back to the ‘86

Last post by Arv R « July 21st, 2019, 11:32 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by Jim F » July 19th, 2019, 4:46 am » in Wine Talk

Neal Martin just gave a pretty glowing review to the 2015 Ch. Meyney, and considering its very reasonable price, decided to buy one and try it. The...

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Last post by Arv R
July 21st, 2019, 11:32 am
Jean Luc Columbo - why doesn't he use Rhone shaped bottles?

Last post by Mark C Johnson « July 21st, 2019, 11:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by Arv R » January 15th, 2017, 11:33 am » in Wine Talk

Jean Luc Columbo - why doesn't he use Rhone shaped bottles?

I know its petty, but I have never understood why JLC bottles up his mostly Northern...

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Last post by Mark C Johnson
July 21st, 2019, 11:30 am

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