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After reading the Pinot noir, in a warmer world thread in which a publicist places some excellent drivel into Bloomberg I wondered what about the...

Just got the email that after years of waiting, I'm in. Any predictions on pricing?

Couple more F. Alessandria 2016s tasted over a couple of nights this weekend. Did Osso Buco (sous vide) last tonight with Risotto Milanese — great...

It seems week after week that Envoyer has been offering one cool Champagne after another. Just today, the Vilmart Cuvee Rubis '10. Earlier this week...

I plan to visit the area October 24-26 with my wife, daughter, sister and her husband. We would like to get a house to rent for three nights. Where...

Hey folks,

I'm looking for people living in Melbourne willing to meet up and share this hobby together. At the moment some of my friends are into...

2013 Le Pianelle Bramaterra
2016 Le Pianelle Bramaterra
2013 Le Piane Boca
2016 Colombera & Garella 'Pizzaguerra' Lessona
2016 Antoniotti Odilio...

Quite early on I learned that German Spätburgunders were a gamble. I knew that some producers make truly world-class Pinot Noir in Germany, the best...

In this time of Covid, our normal travel adventures have been restricted. And maybe we have let ourselves be even more limited by lack of imagination...

2016 Montefioralle Chianti Classico Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (1/22/2021)
WOW this is structured with minerality!...

2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco

After the first sip you immediately know this is a magnificent wine and magnificent vintage. Its this...

Seattle
Purple Cafe - no corkage on 1st bottle if you buy a bottle off the list.
Wild Ginger - $25
Lola $15
Boat Street Cafe $20, 2 bottle...

I really want to get some experience with Riesling. I hear so many good things about it from every serious wine person, but have never really got...

Now that Bedrock is doing a Sky Vineyard Zinfandel it occurred to me I have never had a Zinfandel from Sky Winery ( Morgan seemed to speak reverently...

Spain on your table

Jamones Sin Fronteras is a US East Coast based company. We mainly offer the best in class imported Spanish food for retail,...

2017 Gérard Mugneret Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru (1/23/2021)
Decant and pour....

Really bright and juicy red and black fruits. There's some plant matter things, with purple flowers at the fore. It has decent flesh and refreshing...

A little late posting but I turned the big 4-0 late December and opened a few bottles from 1980 throughout the week. All of them showed really well...

Popped this go with some carbonara I made last night. It was a good match. Nice wine.

2018 Bartolo Mascarello Dolcetto d'Alba - Italy, Piedmont,...

First time on the Turley Mailing list this January and need recommendations as to where to start, what not to miss, what hidden gems should be...

to go tonight w roast chicken w herbes de Provence and pea pods, I used this recipe as a base but substituted matzo meal for the flour and grated all...

This area has always been a bit of a minefield for me, so in general I've stayed away. I've had a very nice Drouhin, but really can't say I've had a...

Arbois Authentique Jérôme Arnoux 2016 : 17/20
Discovery. Savagnin non ouillé, very pure/long.

Champagne JM Sélèque Solessense rosé : 17,5/20...

I am assisting Dan and Carrie Morgan to join the festivities on Berserker Day 12. They just joined WB's the other day and are excited to participate...

The Ceritas thread piqued my curiosity. This one's got great integration, but still a long way to go. Great bottle, though.

2013 Ceritas Pinot...

Since late last year, I have been trying to get more focused on my explorations, devolving a full month on a certain theme or region. Not only in my...

I have an over abundance of Old World wines at the moment. Looking for CA Cabs from 2001 to 2018 ($50-$150 range) and Bourbon (higher end and...

Came out of the gate firing on all cylinders. White peach and white flowers a plenty with some lavender and apricot (a hint of botrytis perhaps?). It...

I like this a lot; it’s in a nice place now. The color has darkened since I had it 10ish years ago, but looks healthy. The nose has a lot of...

The re-re-emergergence of Carignan(e) the semi-public eye has returned!

While I do not have any legal claim to the Carignan Renaissance name, I do...

Greetings from Newberg, Berserkers!

We are excited to share our story and welcome this opportunity to share our Gamay, Pinot Noir &...

I had this cut of Iberico pork at a restaurant in Anaheim prior to the COVID shutdown. It was served with fennel shavings and a Banyuls reduction. It...

2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (1/23/2021)
12.9% abv. Burgundy red, very expressive...

Finally grabbed a case after talking about it and price for so long in other thread. Will follow it for a couple days but day 1 is over so notes...

Hi Beserkers,

My name is Shoshana Filene and I have been ITB for 15+ years at prominent NY wine retailers and auction houses. I know many of you and...

1999 d'Arenberg Shiraz The Dead Arm - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (1/8/2021)
That American oak. There is something becoming...

Love the theory hate hate hate the fruit. I was once offered $50 Dare to eat one Banana As a college student and couldn’t do it even though I needed...

2019 Stirm Cabernet Pfeffer - USA, California, Central Coast, San Benito County (1/23/2021)
Very light in color. Fruit and hint of funk on nose....

Hillside Select and Screagle. I haven't had either. Is one clearly superior to the other? Or, are they so stylisticly different, that a comparison...

2006 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée - France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru (1/22/2021)
Opened while listening to Biden's...

I have always had just a sliver of doubt as to whether a wine bottle that has been coravined might be affected negatively in some way...especially...

2014 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (6/6/2020)
Not a great bottle of what is normally a...

First I want to say a big thank you, this forum has been a wealth of information on all things wine. I stumbled upon this site when trying to learn...

2019 Desire Lines Mourvèdre Experimental Series #4: Fred Rides Again - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County (1/23/2021)
First few...

I have been holding on to several sets of the 2011, 2012, 2013 Bedrock Exposition series and am wondering how they are drinking now. I opened a 2013...

From the Tablas Creek blog. This is the most complete overview of the reality of US wine shipping from the perspective of the winery I’ve seen....

OK, we have a serious contender for Longest Wine Name outside of Germany.

I have in front of me:
2016 Domaine de Bila Haut ‘Occultum Lapidem’ Cotes...

Black Sheep Wine Shop in Harpswell, Maine. Owner John Verplanck will admit that he is far from a wine expert, but he loves the stuff and puts his...

Continuing the trend to drink up the cellar, I decided to open the 2001 Trimbach Frederic Emile, Frederic Emile 375 Anniversary, and Clos Ste. Hune....

Hi Everybody,

What's the best shop for Burgundy future's or pre-arrival? Thanks...

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I am trying to find the value on this wine. I cannot find it on the internet with a search warrant, except for the 'empty' bottles. It is a custom...

This just came in from one of the participants of BerserkerDay 12 (and other BerserkerDays...)

We are so appreciative of you and Berserker Day and...

I would love to get some thoughts on how you all go about choosing your birth year wines. In my case, I love Bordeaux. Our daughter was born in 2020,...

2019 Arnot-Roberts Syrah - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (1/22/2021)
Light on its feet, but with depth. Lots of fruits, but not...

2001 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 375ème Anniversaire - France, Alsace (1/22/2021)
Birthday bottle, and in basically perfect condition....

Hi Berserkers!

I'm Heidi Negranti, a 6 year military veteran, boy mom, wife, and owner of Slim Sadie's Beef Jerky. With three generations of...

Pity the poor wine critic. So many wines, so few words.

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

The 2012 Barolo...

Tried these two new German Rieslings on Wed:
1. Schloss Lieser Thomas Haag Riesling Kabinett (Pradikatswein; A.P.Nr. 2589314 419; 8.5%;...

Was sorting through the cold storage and decided to grab a handful of wines I suspected were entering my preferred drinking window.

2007...

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...

I'd like to expand my German Riesling experience, but outside of Keller, Prum, Dr. Loosen, and a couple others, I don't recognize a lot of the names...

2006 Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Grèves - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru (1/22/2021)
Decanted for 90 minutes. Dark...

After a decade+ of dutiful service, my burr grinder died. I’m now on the hunt for a new one. I’m tempted to get the Breville as I love their...

Since they will be a BDay participant I was wondering who other than Nola has experience with their products.

In other words do I stay loyal to...

Which Bordeaux vintage below is the worst in your view?

Help a poor Dane out here.

So from reading this forum, i have become very curious about Halcon's Alturas Syrah.

I have seen it described as old...

Opened one of the rieslings sent to me by the anonymous donor ;)

1997 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel...

How Good is the Burgundy 2005 vintage?

Lots of noise when the 2005 Burgundy vintage came on the market. A MEADOWS rated the vintage to be among the...

Will be there in March.
The 2 names I hear are the Olde Pink House (but seems kinda touristy) and Elizabeth Inn.

Any opinions? other recs?

Hi all. Back again with some bottles for sale. Getting ready for a move in the not too-distant future and looking to lighten the load as wines come...

2016 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett feinherb - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (9/23/2020)
Impeccable balance, vibrant...

Good Morning,

I was looking to purchase 12-18 bottles that I could lay down and hold for several years that would age well. Price range $60-$150...

I see Thivin has started to hit the shelves, so I'm starting a new thread for this vintage and any tasting notes. From William Kelley's early notes (...

Signed up years ago for this. Just got my first allocation letter for the 2018 vintage. Very excited

Does anyone own one of these and can you share your thoughts on it’s ability to preserve wine? How might it compare to coravin? How long do bottles...

A MEMORABLE GATHERING - BRX American Bistro - Great Falls, VA (1/15/2021)

The most rewarding aspect of loving wine is the people. I have made so...

New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard

After soo much meat over the holidays and the last days I really enjoyed to make this beetroot quiche.

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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...

Just lovely...my God, I love aged Nebbiolo. This is exactly what I look for in an aged wine. It has preserved youthful and lively red fruit and...

2013 Meyer-Näkel Neuenahrer Sonnenberg Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs - Germany, Ahr (1/22/2021)
Pop and pour. Drunk over several hours.

A complex,...

Getting into sparkling wine, but I don't have the money for the really top of the line stuff

I had a 2012 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs about a week...

2018 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet...

SUMMA TASTING 2012 WITH TRB - Steve Rigisich (1/14/2012)

Here we are 9 years later....I think this tasting should be reprised?!

Thomas Rivers...

As I continue to work thru my Harrington library case, I tried last night:
1. Harrington SubRosa RW Calif (Mourvedre/Syrah; 14.1%) 2013 : Med.light...

I'm seeking advice from the experts here on port tongs. I'm fed up with crumbling corks! What should I buy? Where? The generic info from Goggle is...

Hello Berserkers! We're very excited to be a part of BerserkeyDay 12 and offer you a special wine that serves a truly unique purpose.

The short...

2001 Paul Hobbs 'Stagecoach Vineyard' CS held since release, double decanted. 14.8% abv. light amount of sediment. Dark ruby hue, color suggesting...

Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...

Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...

To follow up on Howard’s poll, I’m curious as to what others consider the best vintage for red Bordeaux from 1980 - 1999. Most of these vintages are...

2 bottles of 2012 Matriarch $325 with ground shipping included(lower 48 only).

Sun Break Wines -- Cortell-Rose Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon

We are super excited(!) to be a featured winery for...

Tried these 4 last weekend:
1. Gobelsburg GrunerVeltliner DAC: Kamptal Niederosterreich (12.5%; SkurnikWines; trocken; LN00574/20;...

What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...

I know this one is hard to find, but have had some luck finding other unicorns here, so why not ... If you have a bottle (or more) you'd be...

Does anyone here have a source they like for logs or spores?

Drinking wonderfully well. The nose has plenty of smoky mineral, almond butter, white peach and toast. It is full and rich in the mouth, with sappy...

UPDATE: 48hrs to go and things are slowing down, maybe we all need a palate cleanser after all this Zinfandel. For DEC 22nd & 22rd you can add a...