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TN: 2015 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Bourgogne Pinot Fin

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 19th, 2020, 5:03 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by D@vid Bu3ker » February 19th, 2020, 5:03 am » in Wine Talk

2015 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Bourgogne Pinot Fin - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (2/18/2020)
Red fruit, floral, excellent balance, and...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 19th, 2020, 5:03 am
Pastificio dei Campi

Last post by Martin Zwick « February 19th, 2020, 1:35 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

by Martin Zwick » February 19th, 2020, 1:35 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

I would like to recommend a Pasta which impressed me yesterday with my Cacio e Pepe and also a few weeks ago with another italian classic. Pastificio...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
February 19th, 2020, 1:35 am
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by Matt Latuchie « February 18th, 2020, 11:59 pm
Posted in Beer and Spirits
Replies: 225
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 Matt Latuchie
February 18th, 2020, 11:59 pm
A Few Recent Tastes XII

Last post by George Chadwick « February 18th, 2020, 10:50 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by Marc_Hanes » February 16th, 2020, 5:30 pm » in Wine Talk

1992 Peter Lauer Riesling MSR Sekt Nature Réserve 92 AP #14. Offers a light fizz upon the pour, quick to disappear. Lightly bronzed gold, youthful...

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Last post by George Chadwick
February 18th, 2020, 10:50 pm
Louis Jadot Clos St. Denis - Domaine Gagey versus Negociant bottlings

Last post by A. So « February 18th, 2020, 9:21 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 55
by Joel Singer » December 11th, 2019, 7:14 am » in Wine Talk
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Has anyone done a side-by-side tasting of the Domaine Gagey and the negociant bottling of this wine? I ask because I purchased an auction lot a few...
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Last post by A. So
February 18th, 2020, 9:21 pm
WTT: My 2017 Camuzet Parantoux for Rouget Parantoux

Last post by Justin Bonner « February 18th, 2020, 8:26 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Justin Bonner » February 18th, 2020, 8:26 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking to trade one for one....my 17 Camuzet Parantoux for the 17 Rouget or possibly another vintage.

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Last post by Justin Bonner
February 18th, 2020, 8:26 pm
Aglianico

Last post by Bob Semon « February 18th, 2020, 8:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by James Billy » October 17th, 2019, 9:19 pm » in Wine Talk
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Ok. So I love Barolo/Barbaresco/Langhe Nebbiolo. Very keen on Etna Rossi. Don't mind a bit of Brunello and Chianti Classico. But where next? I've...
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Last post by Bob Semon
February 18th, 2020, 8:26 pm
What did you cook tonight?

Last post by Nola Palomar « February 18th, 2020, 7:45 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Mark B » March 3rd, 2016, 4:12 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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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 Nola Palomar
February 18th, 2020, 7:45 pm
Maui BYOB?

Last post by David Kaufman « February 18th, 2020, 7:13 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
Replies: 6
by walter page » May 7th, 2014, 2:59 pm » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants

Apparently the county law has recently changed and some restaurants do permit it. However, other than seeing that Merriman's in Kapalua charges...

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Last post by David Kaufman
February 18th, 2020, 7:13 pm
Phoenix BYO

Last post by David Kaufman « February 18th, 2020, 7:12 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
Replies: 21
by Rex Northen » April 10th, 2013, 4:35 pm » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants

Any good recommendations? Have a client dinner 10-12 people and I'd like to bring my own wine!

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Last post by David Kaufman
February 18th, 2020, 7:12 pm
Mountain Lions

Last post by Wes Barton « February 18th, 2020, 6:34 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 46
by Theodora Lee » October 2nd, 2019, 11:53 am » in Wine Talk

I have encountered two mountain lions near my Theopolis Vineyard on hwy 128 on the Sonoma/ Mendocino border.They are stunning magnificent creatures....

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Last post by Wes Barton
February 18th, 2020, 6:34 pm
Caymus - for sale or trade - Special Selection, Cabernet, Malbec - REDUCED

Last post by HoosJustinG « February 18th, 2020, 6:13 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 5
by HoosJustinG » January 27th, 2020, 4:21 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

I'm also open to trade for other Cali cab including cash to equalize a deal if needed. Shipping just call it a flat $15 and I'll eat the rest (no...

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Last post by HoosJustinG
February 18th, 2020, 6:13 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by L. Bryant « February 18th, 2020, 5:26 pm
Posted 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 L. Bryant
February 18th, 2020, 5:26 pm
Wine & Dine with Julian Haart

Last post by Barry Rothof « February 18th, 2020, 4:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 12
by Barry Rothof » February 8th, 2020, 11:53 am » in Wine Talk

2017 Julian Haart Piesporter Schubertslay Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (2/8/2020)

Wow! very fine elegant and complex, pure and...

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Last post by Barry Rothof
February 18th, 2020, 4:40 pm
2016 Carter Cellars La Verdad and O.G - Updated

Last post by BLaird « February 18th, 2020, 4:31 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 6
by BLaird » February 6th, 2020, 3:11 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

5x La Verdad (WA100 JD100) and 5x The O.G. (WA99).

Sold in pairs of one each. $625/pr (now $550/pr) + ship or pick up locally on SF Bay Peninsula....

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Last post by BLaird
February 18th, 2020, 4:31 pm
Boca Raton and Surrounding Areas

Last post by David Baum « February 18th, 2020, 3:56 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by Mike Cohen » February 11th, 2020, 2:01 pm » in Wine Talk

Heading to Florida tomorrow for a few days, staying in Boca. Need good restaurants (doesn't have to be fancy). Also a wine shop or two in the Boca...

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Last post by David Baum
February 18th, 2020, 3:56 pm
Realm Spring 2020 Release

Last post by Joe B « February 18th, 2020, 3:42 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 41
by Frank Z » February 5th, 2020, 7:50 am » in Wine Talk

Anyone planning on jumping in on this release (2017 SVDs and 2019 Fidelio)?

Out of curiosity, given the other thread, how did JD score these?

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Last post by Joe B
February 18th, 2020, 3:42 pm
FS: 2x third twin 2016 Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo

Last post by Andre M « February 18th, 2020, 3:25 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 2
by M. Eidelstein » February 14th, 2020, 12:39 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

For sale 2x bottles of the third twin 2016 Nuestra Señora del Tercer Gemelo.
285 per bottle is my cost after shipping and tax direct.
Pm if...

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Last post by Andre M
February 18th, 2020, 3:25 pm
Special bottles with dinner inc 1985 Sauzet, 1982 Petrus & 1959 d'Yquem

Last post by Matthew Hemming « February 18th, 2020, 3:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Matthew Hemming » February 18th, 2020, 2:14 pm » in Wine Talk

I was well and truly spoiled by some wonderful friends tonight.

Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champ Canet 1985 - Etienne Sauzet
An absolutely pristine...

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Last post by Matthew Hemming
February 18th, 2020, 3:22 pm
Steakhouse wine, pick one

Last post by jhans « February 18th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 23
by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 16th, 2020, 3:33 pm » in Wine Talk

Choose one bottle from the following:

Caveat: the wine will likely have one hour or so max decent time.

2014 Macdonald
2015 Macdonald
2014 or...

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Last post by jhans
February 18th, 2020, 2:18 pm
Recommendations (tasting rooms, restaurants and happy hours) for Napa Business Trip

Last post by Karen Troisi « February 18th, 2020, 2:00 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Danny L. » February 18th, 2020, 11:28 am » in Wine Talk

I’m heading out to Napa for a weeklong business trip in early April, and it’s been a few years since I’ve actually spent time in the city of Napa...

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Last post by Karen Troisi
February 18th, 2020, 2:00 pm
TN: 2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Last post by Chris.C. « February 18th, 2020, 1:41 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
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 Chris.C.
February 18th, 2020, 1:41 pm
WTB: Back Vintage Ridge Monte and Montelena

Last post by MikeL238 « February 18th, 2020, 1:26 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 4
by Frank Drazka » February 11th, 2020, 11:22 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Looking to buy up to a case of back vintage Ridge Monte Bello and Montelena Estate Cab. PM with offers.

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Last post by MikeL238
February 18th, 2020, 1:26 pm
TN: EXPostFacto Syrah SBC '16...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « February 18th, 2020, 12:50 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by TomHill » February 17th, 2020, 12:13 pm » in Wine Talk

Tried this Fri night w/ Susan:
1. EXPostFacto Syrah SantaBarbaraCnty (14.5%) Lompoc 2016 : Very dark color; strong SBC/blackberry/Syrah/rather...

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Last post by TomHill
February 18th, 2020, 12:50 pm
TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco - its all about BALANCE

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 18th, 2020, 11:14 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 87
by Martin Zwick » November 13th, 2019, 11:21 pm » in Wine Talk
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco

After the first sip you immediately know this is a magnificent wine and magnificent vintage. Its this...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 18th, 2020, 11:14 am
1992 Liparita Cellars Howell Mountain Merlot

Last post by Victor Hong « February 18th, 2020, 9:12 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 13
by Victor Hong » February 9th, 2020, 6:46 pm » in Wine Talk

A gorgeous $15 wine. Still there on Winebid tonight.

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Last post by Victor Hong
February 18th, 2020, 9:12 am
Yamazaki 18 yr Limited Edition - *Last Reduction as shown

Last post by Seth L. « February 18th, 2020, 9:09 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
Replies: 2
by Seth L. » January 27th, 2020, 11:25 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Selling for a friend @ $700 - Local NYC preferred

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Last post by Seth L.
February 18th, 2020, 9:09 am
Lisbon & Porto - Portugal

Last post by Walt Hoehler « February 18th, 2020, 7:40 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 9
by Walt Hoehler » January 30th, 2020, 8:26 am » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

After reviewing a bunch of somewhat older threads here I figured I'd seek some updated info.

Four couples, each with a 16 yr old daughter (twelve...

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Last post by Walt Hoehler
February 18th, 2020, 7:40 am
New Zealand Recs - Otago Region

Last post by Eric Z. « February 18th, 2020, 7:26 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 30
by maylynnjakubowski » January 16th, 2020, 12:00 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

I would love some winery, hotel, transportation, tour (private as well) recommendations for the Otago Region in New Zealand. I will be there in early...

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Last post by Eric Z.
February 18th, 2020, 7:26 am
Burgundy trip notes

Last post by Paul Jaouen « February 18th, 2020, 6:56 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 25
by A. So » February 17th, 2020, 4:59 am » in Wine Talk

A few thoughts on a recent trip to Burgundy. We mostly tasted the solar 18s and had a few barrel samples of the 19s and a few bottlings of the 17s....

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Last post by Paul Jaouen
February 18th, 2020, 6:56 am
Decanting recommendations for 1990 Trotanoy

Last post by Joseph MR « February 18th, 2020, 3:54 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Joseph MR » February 18th, 2020, 3:54 am » in Wine Talk

Hello,
I want to bring this to a restaurant for a birthday lunch this weekend. Aeration recommendations would be appreciated. Previous bottles have...

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Last post by Joseph MR
February 18th, 2020, 3:54 am
Collioure FR wine tour/guide?

Last post by DavidFrankil « February 18th, 2020, 12:54 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 3
by DavidFrankil » February 17th, 2020, 1:28 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

We'll be staying in Collioure, France for a week in mid-June - my wife is taking a writing class during the daytime, and thought I'd visit some of...

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Last post by DavidFrankil
February 18th, 2020, 12:54 am
Is there less premox in older white Burgundy magnums compared to the same wine in 750ml?

Last post by alan weinberg « February 17th, 2020, 8:43 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by George Chadwick » February 17th, 2020, 8:17 am » in Wine Talk

Asking for a friend

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Last post by alan weinberg
February 17th, 2020, 8:43 pm
TN: 1959 Maison Champy Vosne-Romanée (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée)

Last post by alan weinberg « February 17th, 2020, 8:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Jeremy Holmes » February 17th, 2020, 7:05 pm » in Wine Talk

1959 Maison Champy Vosne-Romanée - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée (2/17/2020)
Some pine needle sap and truffle to the aroma....

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Last post by alan weinberg
February 17th, 2020, 8:22 pm
Xavier Gerard: a Cote-Rotie producer to be on the lookout for.

Last post by Warren Taranow « February 17th, 2020, 8:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 133
by c fu » April 25th, 2018, 4:48 pm » in Wine Talk
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I've been telling everyone that'll listen in the past few weeks about Xavier Gerard and his 2015 Cote Rotie. Wanted to taste it again out of bottle...
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Last post by Warren Taranow
February 17th, 2020, 8:07 pm
The Big Scherrer Tasting Note Thread

Last post by Marc Hauser « February 17th, 2020, 7:49 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 48
by brigcampbell » February 4th, 2020, 2:59 pm » in Wine Talk

Let's go cupcake! Open my wine! -Fred Scherrer

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Last post by Marc Hauser
February 17th, 2020, 7:49 pm
How do you control your alcohol intake?

Last post by L.Horn « February 17th, 2020, 6:49 pm
Posted in Wine 101: The Basics
Replies: 80
by Peter Papay » September 7th, 2016, 6:12 pm » in Wine 101: The Basics
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Probably not a very popular topic to be posted on a wine lovers website, but anyway its something very important to me. To keeps things under control...
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Last post by L.Horn
February 17th, 2020, 6:49 pm
Donn Hein A++++

Last post by David Kaufman « February 17th, 2020, 6:35 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner Feedback
Replies: 3
by Mark Golodetz » November 30th, 2017, 2:33 am » in Commerce Corner Feedback

Excellent transaction

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Last post by David Kaufman
February 17th, 2020, 6:35 pm
Over 30 champagnes for a tasting group's annual Valentine event

Last post by Blake Brown « February 17th, 2020, 6:17 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 11
by Blake Brown » February 16th, 2020, 5:12 pm » in Wine Talk

Our blind tasting group of 31 years held its annual Pre-Valentine/ champagne event in the perfect ambience of the Santa Barbara Winery barrel room on...

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Last post by Blake Brown
February 17th, 2020, 6:17 pm
Millennials and Wine

Last post by Michael O'Brien « February 17th, 2020, 2:28 pm
Posted in Wine Pimps
Replies: 36
by FrankPy » April 1st, 2015, 2:27 pm » in Wine Pimps

What do you think are some of the top ways Millennials find out about new wines? Same ways as Boomers and everybody else?

I'm thinking they learn...

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Last post by Michael O'Brien
February 17th, 2020, 2:28 pm
TN: 2014 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)

Last post by John Glas « February 17th, 2020, 1:55 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by John Glas » February 17th, 2020, 1:55 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir Athena - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (2/15/2020)
Day 1: Very good open opening. Love the screw cap. Floral,...

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Last post by John Glas
February 17th, 2020, 1:55 pm
2016 Barolo : what to buy in en-primeur

Last post by AndreasB « February 17th, 2020, 1:09 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 23
by Dinesh Goyal » February 11th, 2020, 6:09 am » in Wine Talk

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 AndreasB
February 17th, 2020, 1:09 pm
2016 Christopher Tynan Release

Last post by Alex N « February 17th, 2020, 1:05 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 5
by NickRut » February 10th, 2020, 9:06 am » in Wine Talk

Just got the release note. Anyone had a chance to try? Wonder how they compare to previous years?

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Last post by Alex N
February 17th, 2020, 1:05 pm
Aged Cali Cab

Last post by JDavisRoby « February 17th, 2020, 11:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 167
by JeromeHan » May 14th, 2016, 11:25 am » in Wine Talk
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I've always wanted to try and see a really well aged California Cab tastes like. I'm not looking to get an aged cult wine or anything of that level....
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Last post by JDavisRoby
February 17th, 2020, 11:51 am
TN: Kuentz-Bas Riesling '17....(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « February 17th, 2020, 11:23 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by TomHill » February 17th, 2020, 11:23 am » in Wine Talk

Tried this over the weekend:
1. Kuentz-Bas Riesling AC: Alsace (13.5%; www.Kuentz-Bas.Fr; KermitLynch) Husseren Les Chateaux 2017 : Light gold color;...

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Last post by TomHill
February 17th, 2020, 11:23 am
Jamming with Stu (with a few first growths)

Last post by MattYackel « February 17th, 2020, 11:17 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by David Glasser » February 16th, 2020, 8:53 pm » in Wine Talk

JAMMING WITH STU - Dune, Fort Lauderdale (2/15/2020)

Stu and Kathy organized a dinner at Dune in Fort Lauderdale for a dozen veteran Bordeaux Wine...

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Last post by MattYackel
February 17th, 2020, 11:17 am
Help! How to get a Vega Sicilia visit

Last post by Blake Brown « February 17th, 2020, 10:47 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by Blake Brown » February 11th, 2020, 1:12 pm » in Wine Talk

6 of us are traveling in Spain in late May and have some great appointments set up already, but when I contacted Vega Sicilia, we were told they are...

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Last post by Blake Brown
February 17th, 2020, 10:47 am
Texas Hill Country Winery recs?

Last post by stewart lancaster « February 17th, 2020, 10:45 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
Replies: 6
by J. Singleton » February 4th, 2020, 8:16 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

I’ve lived in Dallas 5 years and still haven’t made it to Hill Country. Yes, I know the wines are what they are, and that’s fine. Going more so for...

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Last post by stewart lancaster
February 17th, 2020, 10:45 am
TN : 1995 Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 17th, 2020, 10:39 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by Kent Comley » February 13th, 2020, 4:50 pm » in Wine Talk

Last night the Coonawarra single bottle club met for a dinner of predominantly wines from the 1990s. It was a night of many successes including a...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 17th, 2020, 10:39 am
Please buy at the Crush progressive sale so there is nothing left for me . . .

Last post by Paul McCourt « February 17th, 2020, 10:28 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 21
by J a y H a c k » February 12th, 2020, 12:32 pm » in Wine Talk

The Crush progressive sale starts today. Traditionally, I wait until the last day and gobble up the bargains. I need you guys and gals to help me out...

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Last post by Paul McCourt
February 17th, 2020, 10:28 am
TN: 2016 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett feinherb

Last post by Karl K « February 17th, 2020, 10:05 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by D@vid Bu3ker » February 14th, 2020, 6:09 pm » in Wine Talk

2016 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett feinherb - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (2/14/2020)
Spur of the moment that I...

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Last post by Karl K
February 17th, 2020, 10:05 am
Ceritas - Save the date 8/8/19

Last post by Bill Mauger « February 17th, 2020, 9:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 89
by mattcitrang » August 1st, 2019, 8:38 am » in Wine Talk
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THURSDAY / AUGUST 8TH / 8AM PACIFIC

Dear Friends,

We are excited to release our FALL 2017 vintage wines to you this coming...
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Last post by Bill Mauger
February 17th, 2020, 9:51 am
Fait-Main Save the Date

Last post by blarmston « February 17th, 2020, 9:30 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Philip G » February 16th, 2020, 10:12 am » in Wine Talk

First time on this list, I know they have a very good reputation. Thinking of picking up some of the Chardonnay and the St Emillon if available and...

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Last post by blarmston
February 17th, 2020, 9:30 am
1960 Birth Year Wines

Last post by Tom K. « February 17th, 2020, 8:45 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by Tom K. » February 17th, 2020, 8:45 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Hello BCC...looking for a solid 1960 for a client for their birth year celebration.

Anyone with stocks of something that will show well please email...

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Last post by Tom K.
February 17th, 2020, 8:45 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by joejolesch « February 17th, 2020, 8:23 am
Posted 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 joejolesch
February 17th, 2020, 8:23 am
Sociando Mallet 2001 vs Cuvée Jean Gautreau 2001

Last post by Julian Marshall « February 17th, 2020, 8:11 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 5
by Julian Marshall » February 16th, 2020, 4:03 am » in Wine Talk

I wanted to do this two weeks ago but the SM 01 was corked, so we tried again last night with some friends, this time with no mishaps. I've already...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
February 17th, 2020, 8:11 am
Wine Pairing Help - Chilean Sea Bass

Last post by Corey N. « February 17th, 2020, 7:57 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by Corey N. » February 14th, 2020, 9:23 am » in Wine Talk

I'm cooking Linda's favorite fish tonight, Chilean sea bass. I'm likely going to cook it with a light picata sauce. I'm thinking a Rivers Marie Chard...

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Last post by Corey N.
February 17th, 2020, 7:57 am
Wiring Euros

Last post by Gus Siokis « February 17th, 2020, 7:26 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Stewart Johnson » December 9th, 2019, 1:35 pm » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

I did a quick search of this forum before paying some barrel bills to see if anyone had endorsed any particular MO recently. Since I didn't find...

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Last post by Gus Siokis
February 17th, 2020, 7:26 am
COD in PARMA

Last post by Mike Maguire « February 17th, 2020, 6:58 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Martin Zwick » February 16th, 2020, 11:40 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

Last week-end I was shopping in my supermarket on the countryside. I was in the mod for fish, but fresh fish was not available. Fair to say I will...

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Last post by Mike Maguire
February 17th, 2020, 6:58 am
TN- Great recent US Pinots- Cristom, Littorai, Rhys Alesia, Ceritas, William Selyem

Last post by Tom DeBiase « February 17th, 2020, 6:42 am
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by Tom Reddick » February 15th, 2020, 9:49 pm » in Wine Talk

Small pours from a great public tasting today. Wines had been opened about 45 minutes prior with an aggressive decanting right before the start of...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
February 17th, 2020, 6:42 am
My “IKEA” wine house

Last post by Michael Martin « February 17th, 2020, 4:53 am
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by Jim Stewart » February 15th, 2020, 2:34 pm » in Wine Talk

Having variety in choice of wine is a good thing, and I do enjoy the range of taste profiles available in the different wines that I have on hand and...

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Last post by Michael Martin
February 17th, 2020, 4:53 am
Top three white Burgundy producers in your cellar

Last post by Howard Cooper « February 17th, 2020, 4:33 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Howard Cooper » January 17th, 2020, 5:49 am » in Wine Talk
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Ramonet
Bernard Moreau
Bouchard Pere

My numbers for each of these are much lower than for my top red Burgundy producers, which makes...
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Last post by Howard Cooper
February 17th, 2020, 4:33 am
Verite wines

Last post by Dan_Fusco « February 17th, 2020, 4:22 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by MikeL238 » February 14th, 2020, 5:09 pm » in Wine Talk

How are Verite wines? Are they the typical jammy Cali wine or bit more old world? Wanted some input before I actually purchase a bottle or two....

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Last post by Dan_Fusco
February 17th, 2020, 4:22 am
New York City, aka Manhattan and the boroughs BYO

Last post by Ramon C « February 17th, 2020, 3:38 am
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by Dan Hammer » May 17th, 2010, 9:42 pm » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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Welcome to the New York City , aka Manhattan and the boroughs, BYO forum.

Check out post 481 re: grubstreet and BYO. edit 7/5/17.

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Last post by Ramon C
February 17th, 2020, 3:38 am
Portland OR - any burg lovers want to drink with the newbies?

Last post by Jeremy Charmak « February 17th, 2020, 2:10 am
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by Brady Daniels » October 28th, 2018, 4:06 pm » in Offline Planner

Hi Portland Bersekers,

My wife and I recently moved from London. She’s British, I’m from Chicago. We were trying to figure out how to meet some of...

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Last post by Jeremy Charmak
February 17th, 2020, 2:10 am
86 & 89 Bordeaux

Last post by Gerhard P. « February 17th, 2020, 1:18 am
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by Paul Goldstein » February 20th, 2016, 2:09 pm » in Wine Talk

I have a collection of 86 & 89 Bordeaux's. Please share tasting notes. These wines are drinking beautifully. Anyone in the NYC area like to attend or...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
February 17th, 2020, 1:18 am
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by James Billy « February 16th, 2020, 11:26 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm » in Wine Talk
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Over nearly a decade, these threads below have garnered much attention, tens of thousands of views (each), and provided ridiculously valuable and/or...
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Last post by James Billy
February 16th, 2020, 11:26 pm
Martinelli & Turley Zins

Last post by Pat K « February 16th, 2020, 9:32 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Paul Goldstein » February 20th, 2016, 2:34 pm » in Wine Talk
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My cellar has a lot of Turley and Martinelli Zins from 1997 through 2007. I will start posting tasting notes. Please post you tasting notes as well...
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Last post by Pat K
February 16th, 2020, 9:32 pm
TN: 2010 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Nolados

Last post by Nola Palomar « February 16th, 2020, 8:18 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » February 15th, 2020, 3:06 pm » in Wine Talk

2010 Bodega Dominio Buenavista / Veleta Nolados - Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Contraviesa Alpujarra (2/15/2020)
Love the balance and...

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Last post by Nola Palomar
February 16th, 2020, 8:18 pm
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Last post by David Kaufman « February 16th, 2020, 7:28 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by davidsturek » February 16th, 2020, 11:14 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

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Last post by David Kaufman
February 16th, 2020, 7:28 pm
TN: 2004 Vietti Barolo Brunate (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « February 16th, 2020, 6:48 pm
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by Dale McClaran » February 16th, 2020, 10:59 am » in Wine Talk

2004 Vietti Barolo Brunate - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (2/16/2020)
Decanted 6 hrs. From the moment of the first scents hit, it was clear this...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
February 16th, 2020, 6:48 pm
French, Italians, and New World from my cellar including a couple of trophy wines

Last post by howard marc spector « February 16th, 2020, 6:47 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by howard marc spector » February 6th, 2020, 8:38 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Selling off some wines as I have decided my stock exceeds my age-adjusted ability to drink. Everything has been stored in a temperature controlled...

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Last post by howard marc spector
February 16th, 2020, 6:47 pm
TN: More 2003s Pichon Baron, Branaire Ducru, Calon Segur (all 375ML)

Last post by Arv R « February 16th, 2020, 6:05 pm
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by J Dove » April 13th, 2018, 5:56 pm » in Wine Talk

Following a recent '03 Duhart Milon and wanting to play with the new Coravin, I thought I'd pop a few other '03s tonight.

Pichon Baron is much...

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Last post by Arv R
February 16th, 2020, 6:05 pm
2012/2014 Saxum Magnums $200

Last post by jordan whitehead « February 16th, 2020, 3:56 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by jordan whitehead » February 16th, 2020, 3:56 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

$200 each + shipping. Preference to buyer of multiple bottles.
(release is $198+tax)

2012 Paderewski
2014 Paderewski
2014 G2
2014 Heartstone

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Last post by jordan whitehead
February 16th, 2020, 3:56 pm
London Recos

Last post by todd waldmann « February 16th, 2020, 2:19 pm
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by Greg Pierce » June 1st, 2019, 3:32 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

I have used the search function.

Any recommendations for London Hotels (in particular) and restaurants and other fun stuff.

The trip will be...

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Last post by todd waldmann
February 16th, 2020, 2:19 pm
TN: A Spaniard in the Works

Last post by Chris.C. « February 16th, 2020, 1:54 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by wspohn » February 16th, 2020, 1:46 pm » in Wine Talk

Notes from a Spanish wine dinner.

Vouette et Sorbée Brut (nv) – Showing a bit of colour, and a nice nose with lemon and orange notes, good mouth...

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Last post by Chris.C.
February 16th, 2020, 1:54 pm
South Florida BYO (Palm Beach, Broward & Miami-Dade Counties)

Last post by CesarFernandez « February 16th, 2020, 1:42 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by David H. » March 14th, 2014, 11:55 am » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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I'm going to post restaurants that I visit and have low or no corkage fee in the South Palm Beach County area here. I hope this helps those traveling...
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Last post by CesarFernandez
February 16th, 2020, 1:42 pm
Trade My Juge for Your Bruyère et Houillon

Last post by scott c « February 16th, 2020, 1:25 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by scott c » February 3rd, 2020, 2:07 pm » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

Everyone else is doing it...

Two bottles of 2014 Marcel Juge Cornas for trade. Looking for some combination of Bruyère et Houillon white or red.

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Last post by scott c
February 16th, 2020, 1:25 pm
TN: 2014 Bernard Moreau Chassagne-Montrachet La Maltroie

Last post by Howard Cooper « February 16th, 2020, 1:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by jason stein » February 16th, 2020, 6:32 am » in Wine Talk

Finally got around to to opening this up. Unsurprisingly, it was great. An absolutely electric wine. At first it was a ball of racy acidity, super...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
February 16th, 2020, 1:20 pm
Decanting recommendations: 1990 Trotanoy

Last post by Ramon C « February 16th, 2020, 12:49 pm
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by Joseph MR » February 16th, 2020, 11:12 am » in Wine Talk

I plan on sharing this with friends at a restaurant next weekend; it’s a birth year wine birthday celebration for one of them. Recent cellartracker...

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Last post by Ramon C
February 16th, 2020, 12:49 pm
Cellar Tracker notes - pet peeves

Last post by Brady Daniels « February 16th, 2020, 12:37 pm
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by Brady Daniels » January 28th, 2020, 11:54 am » in Wine Talk
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I think the most common offender is “same as last bottle.” But here’s one that annoys me even more.

I see many notes saying a wine that should be...
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Last post by Brady Daniels
February 16th, 2020, 12:37 pm
TNs: 2017 Beaucastel CdP, 2008 Gimonnet SC Millesime

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « February 16th, 2020, 12:08 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 16th, 2020, 10:57 am » in Wine Talk

Fantastic pair of wines tonight.

The 17 beaucastel from 375 was absolutely stunning and a worthy successor to the amazing 16. I went back and...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
February 16th, 2020, 12:08 pm
TN: 2014 Château Calon-Ségur (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « February 16th, 2020, 12:04 pm
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by Gerry Morrisey » February 15th, 2020, 5:04 pm » in Wine Talk

2014 Château Calon-Ségur - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe (2/15/2020)
Just Wow! This is still an infant but it is so balanced it is still...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
February 16th, 2020, 12:04 pm
TN: NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Grand Cru Grande Reserve Blanc de Blancs

Last post by Dennis Atick « February 16th, 2020, 10:22 am
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by Dennis Atick » February 16th, 2020, 10:22 am » in Wine Talk

A nice $40 bubbly that Envoyer turned me on to. No complaints. champagne.gif

NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Grand Cru Grande Reserve Blanc de Blancs -...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
February 16th, 2020, 10:22 am
Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by Evan Pontoriero « February 16th, 2020, 9:34 am
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by Brian Tuite » March 26th, 2014, 2:38 pm » in Wine Talk
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Sonoma County, or Sonoma as it is regularly referred to on the wine boards, is a very large area spread over nearly 1,800 sq/mi and incorporating 16...
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Last post by Evan Pontoriero
February 16th, 2020, 9:34 am
TN: 2012 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph

Last post by Al Osterheld « February 16th, 2020, 9:24 am
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by Jared Wagner » December 13th, 2019, 2:14 pm » in Wine Talk

Another fabulous night of wine and food at RN74. Service was impeccable as usual. Wines weren't too shabby, either!

D ecanted for about an 90...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
February 16th, 2020, 9:24 am
Eating and Drinking in Washington (mostly Seattle area)

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « February 16th, 2020, 9:11 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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by Kris Patten » February 28th, 2019, 8:59 pm » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
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Thought it would be nice to start a dedicated thread to Seattle and surrounding areas.

I'll start since Scott from Bisato is back and Bisato in SODO...
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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
February 16th, 2020, 9:11 am
Japan Experts Help Please

Last post by davidkong « February 16th, 2020, 8:06 am
Posted in Travel and Restaurants Forum
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by Jud Reis » July 1st, 2019, 6:02 pm » in Travel and Restaurants Forum

I know there are a ton of threads already on Japan trips, but I am hoping to get some customized advice. Have been to Japan many times in business,...

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Last post by davidkong
February 16th, 2020, 8:06 am
It's Coffee Time Again--some Micro Lot beauties

Last post by Eric White « February 16th, 2020, 7:23 am
Posted in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes
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by Eric Nelson » January 13th, 2020, 7:59 am » in BerserkerDay 11 Forum - (Jan 27, 2020) 'The Black Friday of Wine Commerce' - Forbes

Here is the beginning of your journey!! We are excited to offer these great Microlot coffees again this year . These are small, exclusive, incredible...

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Last post by Eric White
February 16th, 2020, 7:23 am
What would your classification of Loire reds be?

Last post by J. D'Antonio « February 16th, 2020, 7:01 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Julian Marshall » January 20th, 2020, 8:20 am » in Wine Talk
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There has never been a classification of Loire wines and there probably never will be, which is just as well for our wallets. I chose reds, rather...
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Last post by J. D'Antonio
February 16th, 2020, 7:01 am
TN: 2016 LAVINEA Pinot Noir Nysa Vineyard (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills)

Last post by Sh@n A « February 16th, 2020, 6:59 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by John Glas » February 15th, 2020, 3:08 pm » in Wine Talk

2016 LAVINEA Pinot Noir Nysa Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (2/15/2020)
Very nice with cherry, wood, spices, floral and...

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Last post by Sh@n A
February 16th, 2020, 6:59 am
Current thoughts on CellarBid auctions?

Last post by Josh Grossman « February 16th, 2020, 5:58 am
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by Andrew Demaree » January 25th, 2020, 3:52 pm » in Wine Talk

Looks like the last thread on them is 3+ years old and I’m looking for some more recent impressions. Are they reputable? No? It’s complicated?...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
February 16th, 2020, 5:58 am
Pignan 1998 : a great wine !

Last post by Laurent Gibet « February 16th, 2020, 5:28 am
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by Laurent Gibet » February 14th, 2020, 6:57 am » in Wine Talk

Yesterday evening, a great dinner (Selosse Initial, Dancer Meursault Perrières 2008, Dauvissat Chablis Les Clos 2005, …).
Pignan 1998 (18/20), never...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
February 16th, 2020, 5:28 am
SPECK BREAD

Last post by Martin Zwick « February 16th, 2020, 12:51 am
Posted in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

by Martin Zwick » February 16th, 2020, 12:51 am » in Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes

On my lakeside house near Berlin exist no bakery and the bread from the supermarket is horrible. So I bring bread from Berlin and put in the freezer...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
February 16th, 2020, 12:51 am
TN: 1967 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Monforte e Perno (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « February 16th, 2020, 12:26 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by Jeremy Holmes » February 16th, 2020, 12:26 am » in Wine Talk

1967 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Monforte e Perno - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (2/16/2020)
Smells of truffle, teak, cardamom, leather and dark...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
February 16th, 2020, 12:26 am
Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

Last post by JosephW « February 15th, 2020, 11:01 pm
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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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