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Mt Whitney advice and training - stair stepper advice?

Last post by dteng « March 31st, 2020, 7:49 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by Robert M yers » March 14th, 2020, 6:26 am » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

My brother, 10 years younger than my 47 wants to climb a mountain. Ive climbed lots of mountain trails and backpacked extensively all over the west...

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Last post by dteng
March 31st, 2020, 7:49 am
TN: 2014 Yvon Métras Fleurie L'Ultime - Huh, $75 bucks for a stinkin' Beaujolais!?

Last post by patrick c albright « March 31st, 2020, 7:25 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » May 24th, 2017, 7:06 pm » in Wine Talk

Yea, you might think we're nuts. Beaujolais is Coca-Cola wine, right? Hah. Not so fast, sonny, though on reflection, $75 is still a bit nutty....

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Last post by patrick c albright
March 31st, 2020, 7:25 am
TN: 2014 Hospices de Beaune St. Romain Cuvée Joseph Menault Élevé par Domaine Ponsot

Last post by John Fagan « March 31st, 2020, 6:55 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by John Fagan » March 31st, 2020, 6:55 am » in Wine Talk

2014 Hospices de Beaune St. Romain Cuvée Joseph Menault Élevé par Domaine Ponsot - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, St. Romain (3/21/2020)...

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Last post by John Fagan
March 31st, 2020, 6:55 am
My Best Wine....and I Hate It!

Last post by Casey Hartlip « March 31st, 2020, 6:37 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Casey Hartlip » March 30th, 2020, 8:28 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

It started in 2018 when my foreman and I decided to make wine from a 1995 planting of Pinot Noir Martini clone. 2018 might turn out to be the best...

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
March 31st, 2020, 6:37 am
2017 J-F Coche-Dury . . .

Last post by patrick c albright « March 31st, 2020, 6:32 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by patrick c albright » March 31st, 2020, 6:32 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Auxey-Duresses Rouge —> $125–/bottle (86'd)
Bourgogne Blanc —> $250–/bottle (x plenty)
Meursault Rougeots —> $975–/bottle ( x a few)

Patrick...

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Last post by patrick c albright
March 31st, 2020, 6:32 am
Sky Zinfandel Anyone?

Last post by markjchambers « March 31st, 2020, 6:24 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Tom Lee » September 20th, 2018, 6:37 pm » in Wine Talk

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...

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Last post by markjchambers
March 31st, 2020, 6:24 am
KUNG PAO CHICKEN

Last post by Martin Zwick « March 31st, 2020, 5:33 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Martin Zwick » March 28th, 2020, 2:52 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Here we have a recipe by Felicity Cloake/GUARDIAN from her serie „How to cook the perfect....“.
I doubled the amount of the ingredients, as she...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
March 31st, 2020, 5:33 am
TWA William Kelley on several 2018 Beaujolais (Bouland, Metras, Foillard)

Last post by William Kelley « March 31st, 2020, 4:54 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Robert.A.Jr. » March 29th, 2020, 12:33 pm » in Wine Talk

Honestly, this is about the best thing I’ve seen a wine critic do in recent times. Perhaps partly it is due to William providing such depth of...

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Last post by William Kelley
March 31st, 2020, 4:54 am
Clos de L'Olive - Chinon - 1989 - Couly-Dutheil

Last post by Julian Marshall « March 30th, 2020, 11:59 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Julian Marshall » March 28th, 2020, 1:51 am » in Wine Talk

My first for a couple of years and a welcome return to form.

At first, not very inspiring - the colour was definitely veering towards brown, the...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
March 30th, 2020, 11:59 pm
Nice article by wine writer Laura Ness on Ken Burnap and Jeff Emery of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Last post by Pat K « March 30th, 2020, 8:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 25
by Ken Zinns » March 26th, 2020, 5:09 pm » in Wine Talk

Very nice new article by Laura Ness on the Edible Monterey Bay website about a couple of the founding fathers of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine...

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Last post by Pat K
March 30th, 2020, 8:51 pm
Fellow A Deux (TNs from two Goodfellow PNs)

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 30th, 2020, 8:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Brian S t o t t e r » March 30th, 2020, 6:54 pm » in Wine Talk

Decided during some of this quarantine time at home to work on my tasting skills, so thought no better way than to compare two wines from the same...

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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
March 30th, 2020, 8:40 pm
Memento Mori

Last post by NickRut « March 30th, 2020, 7:35 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jmigliano » March 30th, 2020, 3:46 pm » in Wine Talk

Had a very cool experience doing a virtual tasting with Emily at Memento Mori. She sent us a bottle of the 2017 flagship and 2017 Vine Hill Ranch....

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Last post by NickRut
March 30th, 2020, 7:35 pm
Pobega Everything

Last post by robert creth « March 30th, 2020, 7:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Tom G l a s g o w » March 30th, 2020, 5:02 pm » in Wine Talk

Yep, anything that comes in the door isn’t safe.
Tonight it was Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018. Quite a nice tipple and has all the...

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Last post by robert creth
March 30th, 2020, 7:21 pm
TN: 2013 Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah

Last post by Diane Kessler « March 30th, 2020, 7:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Sean S y d n e y » March 29th, 2020, 4:17 pm » in Wine Talk

Beautiful and elegant Syrah with everything you'd want from a cool climate expression: olive brine, herbs, and meat on the nose with a dense, focused...

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Last post by Diane Kessler
March 30th, 2020, 7:07 pm
TN: 2014 Ridge Lytton East Hills (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley)

Last post by Cris Whetstone « March 30th, 2020, 6:04 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by D@vid Bu3ker » March 30th, 2020, 5:06 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Ridge Lytton East Hills - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (3/30/2020)
Early days for this, and right now the deep red fruit is...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
March 30th, 2020, 6:04 pm
(SOLD)

Last post by Kevin Stine « March 30th, 2020, 5:53 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by Michael Fess » March 30th, 2020, 4:19 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

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Last post by Kevin Stine
March 30th, 2020, 5:53 pm
TN: 2017 Château Carbonnieux Blanc

Last post by Kirk.Grant « March 30th, 2020, 5:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 17
by Kirk.Grant » March 28th, 2020, 5:39 pm » in Wine Talk

2017 Château Carbonnieux Blanc - France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan (3/28/2020)
This immediately blew both of us away...the nose is full of...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
March 30th, 2020, 5:20 pm
TN: 2015 Enfield Wine Co. Tempranillo Pretty Horses (USA, California)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by D@vid Bu3ker » March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm » in Wine Talk

2015 Enfield Wine Co. Tempranillo Pretty Horses - USA, California (3/29/2020)
Easy to drink, and easy to like. Red fruit, spice, warm dirt, leather...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm
K&L Website Down

Last post by JulianD « March 30th, 2020, 4:51 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by Joel Singer » March 28th, 2020, 8:27 am » in Wine Talk

I've been unable to access the K&L website for about a day, anyone know what is going on?
Thanks!

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Last post by JulianD
March 30th, 2020, 4:51 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 30th, 2020, 4:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by c fu » April 17th, 2018, 10:05 pm » in Wine Talk
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Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...
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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
March 30th, 2020, 4:40 pm
Dirty & Rowdy interactive wine tasting ENZ vineyard

Last post by AD Northup « March 30th, 2020, 4:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 11
by J Cangiano » March 29th, 2020, 8:58 am » in Wine Talk

I highly recommend that every berserker attend d&r’s upcoming interactive wine tastings. My wife and I had a total blast while under quarantine....

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Last post by AD Northup
March 30th, 2020, 4:22 pm
Better Late Than Never - LIQUID FARM QUARANTINE PACK

Last post by Jeff Nelson « March 30th, 2020, 4:04 pm
Posted in Berserker Quarantine Relief

by Jeff Nelson » March 30th, 2020, 4:04 pm » in Berserker Quarantine Relief

Hello Berserker Community!! We hope that you all are remaining safe and healthy through this time! We are a bit late to the game but couldn't pass up...

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Last post by Jeff Nelson
March 30th, 2020, 4:04 pm
Patricia Green Cellars Muscat (what?) and mixed Pinot Noir case. Free shipping.

Last post by z_hart « March 30th, 2020, 3:32 pm
Posted in Berserker Quarantine Relief
Replies: 51
by Jim Anderson » March 17th, 2020, 10:59 am » in Berserker Quarantine Relief
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Hey, a couple of pretty easy selections. A cool white wine and a mixed box of super solid single vineyard Pinot Noirs. This site is live and this...
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Last post by z_hart
March 30th, 2020, 3:32 pm
FS: 1997 Mouton

Last post by Rory K. « March 30th, 2020, 1:43 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Rory K. » March 30th, 2020, 1:43 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I have a single bottle of 1997 Mouton available, good fill. $400 OBO

It's in storage, which is by appointment only right now, but if someone is...

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Last post by Rory K.
March 30th, 2020, 1:43 pm
Monte Bello 2017 ( yeah I know)

Last post by Wes Barton « March 30th, 2020, 1:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by robert creth » March 29th, 2020, 6:48 pm » in Wine Talk

As one of the iconic wines in the world, the Ridge is a wine that I have read about for years. I joined the club to get some a few years ago and just...

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Last post by Wes Barton
March 30th, 2020, 1:40 pm
Kelley Fox Wines – Two great offers with Free Shipping

Last post by Chris Seiber « March 30th, 2020, 1:14 pm
Posted in Berserker Quarantine Relief
Replies: 10
by Dustin Swenson » March 19th, 2020, 2:29 pm » in Berserker Quarantine Relief

Crazy times, call for crazy measures. When stuck at home, nothing makes the drudge of quarantine sneak away faster than some fine Pinot Noir. Kelley...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
March 30th, 2020, 1:14 pm
Rob Mundell A+

Last post by David Kaufman « March 30th, 2020, 1:13 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner Feedback

by David Kaufman » March 30th, 2020, 1:13 pm » in Commerce Corner Feedback

Just completed a second transaction with Rob and like the first, this went flawlessly. Thanks Rob!

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Last post by David Kaufman
March 30th, 2020, 1:13 pm
Floyd Cardoz RIP

Last post by Joshua Kates « March 30th, 2020, 12:25 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 6
by Mark Golodetz » March 25th, 2020, 6:24 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Great guy , wonderful chef

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Last post by Joshua Kates
March 30th, 2020, 12:25 pm
LIVE THIS SATURDAY! Video Chat with Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar

Last post by Jim Stewart « March 30th, 2020, 11:29 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 63
by Todd F r e n c h » March 24th, 2020, 10:45 am » in Wine Talk
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Hey folks!

With all the fun video chatting we've been doing, something exciting came up! Kevin Sidders reached out and asked if Wine Berserkers...
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Last post by Jim Stewart
March 30th, 2020, 11:29 am
TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

Last post by Chris Seiber « March 30th, 2020, 10:21 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Todd Tucker » March 29th, 2020, 6:11 pm » in Wine Talk

2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (3/28/2020)
Slate, kaffir lime leaves, asian pear and floral on...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
March 30th, 2020, 10:21 am
Today's project

Last post by robmundell « March 30th, 2020, 10:00 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by robmundell » March 29th, 2020, 2:03 pm » in Wine Talk

Cleaning the wine cellar!

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Last post by robmundell
March 30th, 2020, 10:00 am
Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 30th, 2020, 9:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by c fu » August 13th, 2018, 8:57 am » in Wine Talk
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There will be a search button don't worry. Also if it's in your outbox it just means the person hasn't seen it. There might still be some bugs, so if...
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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
March 30th, 2020, 9:30 am
Beaujolais for drinking at release?

Last post by Brandon R « March 30th, 2020, 9:28 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 29
by Brandon R » March 27th, 2020, 12:50 pm » in Wine Talk

It was long my understanding (perhaps incorrect) that the beauty of Beaujolais was that they were so appealing and approachable at release. Get 'em,...

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Last post by Brandon R
March 30th, 2020, 9:28 am
TN: 2018 Il Fortunato (Italy)

Last post by Jay Miller « March 30th, 2020, 8:52 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jay Miller » March 30th, 2020, 7:32 am » in Wine Talk

2018 Il Fortunato - Italy (3/30/2020)
First from the half case of inexpensive wines I got from CSW to see me through SIP. I opened it for an Om-Nomi...

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Last post by Jay Miller
March 30th, 2020, 8:52 am
Gourmet houses still shipping

Last post by Siun o'Connell « March 30th, 2020, 8:48 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
Replies: 27
by Mark Golodetz » March 16th, 2020, 7:13 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

This would be a good place to let people know where you can order. Probably will need continual updating.

D’Artagnan is offering free shipping, and...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
March 30th, 2020, 8:48 am
TN: Rivers Marie Platt Vineyard PN 2018

Last post by Frank Murray III « March 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Leonard Taylor » March 29th, 2020, 7:19 am » in Wine Talk

I could have easily rated this 100. I only got one bottle and couldn't wait to try it. Explosive nose jumps out of the glass. Dark as night. Probably...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
March 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
TN: 2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Last post by Tim Heaton « March 30th, 2020, 8:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Tim Heaton » February 17th, 2020, 10:12 am » in Wine Talk

2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (2/17/2020)
Anteprima Chianti Classico...

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Last post by Tim Heaton
March 30th, 2020, 8:30 am
Collapse of Bordeaux and explosion of champagnes in my consumption

Last post by François Audouze « March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by François Audouze » March 29th, 2020, 7:04 am » in Wine Talk

I have made a study of what I drink for the last 20 years, because I have a data base on that, for 16285 wines drunk. I chose a criteria of age which...

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Last post by François Audouze
March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
Wine cellar progress

Last post by JDavisRoby « March 30th, 2020, 7:59 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by alan weinberg » February 10th, 2020, 8:32 pm » in Wine Talk
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732B450C-DDDA-4AE5-902D-F5B96E66D5B3.jpeg new house and new wine cellar in process—wanted to share the flooring—old barrel staves refashioned to...
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Last post by JDavisRoby
March 30th, 2020, 7:59 am
2015 Georges Descombes Régnié Vieilles Vignes

Last post by Jay Miller « March 30th, 2020, 7:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Kelly Flynn » March 30th, 2020, 7:00 am » in Wine Talk

As a relative nouveau -- if you'll pardon the expression -- to bojo, I didn't know quite what to expect here, and I'm sure I lack the proper...

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Last post by Jay Miller
March 30th, 2020, 7:39 am
2005 Lopez Heredia - deal or no deal

Last post by Markus S « March 30th, 2020, 7:26 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by Dan Kravitz » March 29th, 2020, 4:30 pm » in Wine Talk

On a European wine listw:

2005 López De Heredia ''Viña Bosconia-Reserva'' 58 euros

I should be there in a month or so, but of course I won't be!...

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Last post by Markus S
March 30th, 2020, 7:26 am
2016 Sept Domaines Montrachet . .

Last post by patrick c albright « March 30th, 2020, 7:21 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by patrick c albright » March 30th, 2020, 7:21 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

If you have a bottle to sell, please contact me.

pcalarkspur@gmail.com

Patrick

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Last post by patrick c albright
March 30th, 2020, 7:21 am
Best overperforming wine you’ve ever had

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « March 30th, 2020, 6:45 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 98
by alan weinberg » March 15th, 2020, 10:22 am » in Wine Talk
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expectations are sometimes dashed but also sometimes far exceeded. We all know the greatest wines we have ever had, but what is the wine that has...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
March 30th, 2020, 6:45 am
2002 Dom Perignon

Last post by J. Ashourian « March 30th, 2020, 6:39 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 1
by J. Ashourian » March 24th, 2020, 6:47 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

a couple original 6 packs available. Perfect in every way. $1200/6

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Last post by J. Ashourian
March 30th, 2020, 6:39 am
help with satellite

Last post by Casey Hartlip « March 30th, 2020, 5:28 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
Replies: 1
by Casey Hartlip » March 24th, 2020, 8:00 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

For years I've used a particular moving satellite feed, but for some reason its not working for me now....

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Last post by Casey Hartlip
March 30th, 2020, 5:28 am

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