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TN: Godme Colin-Morey Arcadian Spring Mt Tempier Reynvaan

Last post by Karl K « January 14th, 2019, 6:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by wspohn » January 13th, 2019, 10:43 am » in Wine Talk

Jan 11 2019 blind tasting notes.

Felsina Vino Spumante Brut Rose – this bubble was made from sangiovese and was finished dry and with plenty of...

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Last post by Karl K
January 14th, 2019, 6:07 am
TN: NV Gaston Chiquet Champagne Premier Cru Tradition Brut

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 14th, 2019, 4:46 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by D@vid Bu3ker » January 13th, 2019, 4:18 pm » in Wine Talk

NV Gaston Chiquet Champagne Premier Cru Tradition Brut - France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru (1/13/2019)
Served with steamed lobsters and...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 14th, 2019, 4:46 am
Sociando Mallet Cuvée Jean Gautreau 2001

Last post by Julian Marshall « January 14th, 2019, 1:05 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Julian Marshall » September 23rd, 2018, 2:09 am » in Wine Talk

I'll save you looking through all the blurb - this is a great wine, one of the best I've enjoyed this year.

I suppose this is a bit like Neal M's...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
January 14th, 2019, 1:05 am
"...if you can’t taste the difference why pay the difference?"

Last post by Mark Y « January 13th, 2019, 10:50 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 20
by S. Stevenson » January 11th, 2019, 4:37 pm » in Wine Talk

5 liters of Carlo Rossi Chardonnay in a box, today at a close out price for $3.50 per.

I just had to buy 3.

Funny though, on their website they...

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Last post by Mark Y
January 13th, 2019, 10:50 pm
2016 CdP

Last post by Rich Stahmer « January 13th, 2019, 8:22 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » December 17th, 2018, 1:45 am » in Wine Talk

Highly regarded vintage; what have people tried so far?

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Last post by Rich Stahmer
January 13th, 2019, 8:22 pm
Australia in March

Last post by Randy Bowman « January 13th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Posted in Travel Forum
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by Bret D!sk!n » January 8th, 2019, 12:10 pm » in Travel Forum

So my wife and I managed to snag a couple tickets to Australia in March when Air New Zealand had the super-discounted biz class seats on sale. We've...

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Last post by Randy Bowman
January 13th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Third Party Shipping - DTC fulfillment

Last post by Steve Gower « January 13th, 2019, 7:45 pm
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
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by Dan R » January 9th, 2019, 12:41 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Hi all,

In advance of #BD10, we're looking to hone our shipping strategy. Who do you work with / recommend as a third party agent? One that doesn't...

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Last post by Steve Gower
January 13th, 2019, 7:45 pm
2009 Pegau Réservée

Last post by Mark C Johnson « January 13th, 2019, 7:20 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Jerry Hey » January 12th, 2019, 6:21 pm » in Wine Talk

Black olive, kirsch, smoke with a velvety texture and finish. Very nice.

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Last post by Mark C Johnson
January 13th, 2019, 7:20 pm
Eating and Drinking in Paris (Updated November 2018)

Last post by ybarselah « January 13th, 2019, 7:04 pm
Posted in Epicurean Exploits
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by Robert Dentice » July 1st, 2015, 1:35 am » in Epicurean Exploits
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Boutique yam'Tcha - stopped by on our first day and had buns and tea. This is in the old space and only serves buns. Fantastic.

Miznon - Nice...
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Last post by ybarselah
January 13th, 2019, 7:04 pm
Week 6 Virtual Tasting Series for Charity - Champagne for John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Last post by J a y H a c k « January 13th, 2019, 6:34 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by J a y H a c k » December 25th, 2018, 2:23 pm » in Wine Talk
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Champagne!!!

$5 for a tasting note. $10 for a tete de cuvee or a photograph with note writer and the bottle. $15 for an embedded sabering video...
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Last post by J a y H a c k
January 13th, 2019, 6:34 pm
Revue du Vin de France on Ripeness in White Wine

Last post by John Bashford « January 13th, 2019, 5:40 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by William Kelley » January 8th, 2019, 9:22 am » in Wine Talk

Francophone berserkers might find this article by Jean-Emmanuel Simond in the RVF thought-provoking reading:

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Last post by John Bashford
January 13th, 2019, 5:40 pm
Paso Robles B&B recomendations

Last post by Philip G « January 13th, 2019, 5:24 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 18
by dsimmons » August 21st, 2018, 12:36 pm » in Wine Talk

My wine group is planning a Spring trip to Paso Robles and we are looking for recommendations on a B&B in the area. There are 4 couples and we will...

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Last post by Philip G
January 13th, 2019, 5:24 pm
PSA: nice village burg

Last post by KyleC « January 13th, 2019, 4:23 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 11th, 2019, 1:58 pm » in Wine Talk

Kl has a bunch of 16 coquard loisin fleurot for $44. I’d be all over them if they shipped here.

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Last post by KyleC
January 13th, 2019, 4:23 pm
Long Island

Last post by ArtF « January 13th, 2019, 4:04 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by Bdklein » November 12th, 2014, 1:13 pm » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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Any experience (good/bad) with BYOB on LI?
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Last post by ArtF
January 13th, 2019, 4:04 pm
Variety of CAYUSE and NO GIRLS

Last post by GaryW « January 13th, 2019, 3:03 pm
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
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by GaryW » September 29th, 2018, 11:14 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

PM for interest.

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Last post by GaryW
January 13th, 2019, 3:03 pm
Chicago and suburbs

Last post by Paul Miller « January 13th, 2019, 2:34 pm
Posted in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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by John Danza » May 18th, 2010, 10:07 am » in BYO Forum - Wine at Restaurants
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For a standard on the information given, please provide the following at minimum:

1. Restaurant name
2. Corkage policy
3. Status of stemware
4....
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Last post by Paul Miller
January 13th, 2019, 2:34 pm
TN: Ducru Beaucaillou 2001

Last post by Panos Kakaviatos « January 13th, 2019, 2:11 pm
Posted in Wine Talk

by Panos Kakaviatos » January 13th, 2019, 2:11 pm » in Wine Talk

Enjoyed fairly rapidly after the New Year with my nephew and his fiance... I recall some observers a while back who had dismissively regarded 2001 in...

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Last post by Panos Kakaviatos
January 13th, 2019, 2:11 pm
7th Annual DiFara's offline - Fat Tuesday March 5, 2019

Last post by Dan Hammer « January 13th, 2019, 12:34 pm
Posted in Offline Planner
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by Dan Hammer » December 19th, 2018, 8:17 pm » in Offline Planner

7th annual Di Fara's pizza + wines that don't suck offline. Here's the link from 2017.

$44 a person, and all you can eat. Price includes tip and...

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Last post by Dan Hammer
January 13th, 2019, 12:34 pm
Rating German GG Riesling vintages

Last post by Martin Zwick « January 13th, 2019, 12:27 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Subu Ramachandran » January 3rd, 2019, 1:27 pm » in Wine Talk

I don't have much experience in this area, how would you rate the vintages this decade (2010-2018) for GG Rieslings? I know there could be...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
January 13th, 2019, 12:27 pm
TN: Holiday dinner at the French Embassy, Washington D.C.

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 13th, 2019, 11:53 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 8
by Panos Kakaviatos » January 11th, 2019, 1:36 pm » in Wine Talk

HOLIDAY DINNER AT THE FRENCH EMBASSY, WASHINGTON D.C. - French Embassy (1/11/2019)

After an annual holiday dinner with dear wine loving pals - this...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 13th, 2019, 11:53 am
TN: 2011 Carlisle Papa’s Block Syrah

Last post by Barry Sunderland « January 13th, 2019, 11:32 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Barry Sunderland » January 11th, 2019, 8:54 pm » in Wine Talk

PnP...
Opaque ruby with a purple shine.
Deeply fruity, fresh, balanced, lifted, lovely acidity and a long finish. Nothing overly-done, and quite...

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Last post by Barry Sunderland
January 13th, 2019, 11:32 am
TN: 2002 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Pèzerolles

Last post by Doug Lee « January 13th, 2019, 11:15 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 2
by Doug Lee » January 13th, 2019, 9:46 am » in Wine Talk

2002 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Pèzerolles - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru (1/12/2019)
Popped and poured. Light...

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Last post by Doug Lee
January 13th, 2019, 11:15 am
Fun with Chave

Last post by Nick Christie « January 13th, 2019, 11:12 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by Humberto Dorta » January 12th, 2019, 10:07 am » in Wine Talk

I stopped writing notes a few years ago but this is fun to share. The LCB is clearing out 07 Chave white for 119. I had a bunch but how could I not...

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Last post by Nick Christie
January 13th, 2019, 11:12 am
Website Q: Woocommerce and Shipping Schedules

Last post by Ron F r e e d « January 13th, 2019, 10:51 am
Posted in Cellar Rats (ITB)
Replies: 3
by Vamsi Kaipa » October 30th, 2018, 6:25 am » in Cellar Rats (ITB)

Hello,
I am very close to launching my winery website. I have hit a snag on shipping schedules using Woocommerce. Has anyone use Woocommerce for...

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Last post by Ron F r e e d
January 13th, 2019, 10:51 am
TN: 2015 Rhys Pinot Noir Anderson Valley (USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)

Last post by John Glas « January 13th, 2019, 10:07 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 3
by John Glas » January 12th, 2019, 12:19 pm » in Wine Talk

2015 Rhys Pinot Noir Anderson Valley - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (1/12/2019)
Day 1: This is rocking out of the gate. Very much...

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Last post by John Glas
January 13th, 2019, 10:07 am
TN: Venoges Fevre Bize Argiano Bertani Zind

Last post by wspohn « January 13th, 2019, 9:47 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 9
by wspohn » January 8th, 2019, 10:38 am » in Wine Talk

We held a blind tasting lunch recently at a local cooking school – the wait staff and kitchen staff were all students and the restaurant was like a...

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Last post by wspohn
January 13th, 2019, 9:47 am
Psa: few more things at kl

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 13th, 2019, 8:27 am
Posted in Wine Talk
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 13th, 2019, 5:52 am » in Wine Talk

2010 pousse caillerets $90
2015 cantemerle $34

And some coche reds for $$$$$

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 13th, 2019, 8:27 am
Looking to Trade MacDonald Magnum Vintages

Last post by AlexO « January 13th, 2019, 8:12 am
Posted in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

by AlexO » January 13th, 2019, 8:12 am » in Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds

2011 is a birth year for one of my daughters, and so I'm looking to trade a Magnum of the 2012 MacDonald for a Magnum and a 750 of the 2011...

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Last post by AlexO
January 13th, 2019, 8:12 am
TN: 2015 Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)

Last post by Joe Chanley « January 13th, 2019, 7:13 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 1
by Chris V. » January 13th, 2019, 5:46 am » in Wine Talk

2015 Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (1/8/2019)
Delivered to me at 2:00pm. Cork popped at 4:45pm. This pours a...

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Last post by Joe Chanley
January 13th, 2019, 7:13 am
Cellar Tracker archetypes

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 13th, 2019, 7:03 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 121
by JAKE H A N C O C K » December 10th, 2018, 8:18 pm » in Wine Talk
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1) guy who only drinks trophy bottles and rates them all below 94 points.

2) new sommelier guy who only drinks wines you’ve never heard of and...
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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 13th, 2019, 7:03 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 13th, 2019, 4:51 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 401
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 Howard Cooper
January 13th, 2019, 4:51 am
have you been to India?

Last post by Rick Smith « January 13th, 2019, 2:35 am
Posted in Travel Forum
Replies: 20
by TimF » November 14th, 2011, 5:17 pm » in Travel Forum

When are you going? I haven't been yet. I'm scheduled to spend 6 weeks in Pune starting in Feb (unless my place of business changes before then). I'm...

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Last post by Rick Smith
January 13th, 2019, 2:35 am
2014 CdP

Last post by PhilippeCamps « January 13th, 2019, 1:49 am
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 10
by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 10th, 2019, 6:24 pm » in Wine Talk

I’ve seen a few very positive reviews on 14 CdP lately. Do you guys think it’s drinking well now? There are quite a few that are very inexpensive,...

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Last post by PhilippeCamps
January 13th, 2019, 1:49 am
TN: 2016 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barbera d'Alba (Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d'Alba)

Last post by IlkkaL « January 13th, 2019, 12:02 am
Posted in Wine Talk

by IlkkaL » January 13th, 2019, 12:02 am » in Wine Talk

This is easily my favorite Barbera without competition and the 2013 remains the best edition I've had. That said this 2016 was very, very good and we...

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Last post by IlkkaL
January 13th, 2019, 12:02 am
TN: 2015 Liquid Farm Chardonnay La Hermana

Last post by John Glas « January 12th, 2019, 9:16 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 4
by John Glas » January 10th, 2019, 6:39 pm » in Wine Talk

2015 Liquid Farm Chardonnay La Hermana - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley (1/10/2019)
Day 1: Wow, great wine. Lemon, shells, stone...

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Last post by John Glas
January 12th, 2019, 9:16 pm
Best Wine Deals this year! 2018 Edition

Last post by John Glas « January 12th, 2019, 9:15 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 69
by John Glas » December 2nd, 2018, 2:55 pm » in Wine Talk
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The other day I was going through Cellar Tracker notes and purchases and came across a boat load of deals namely the 2007 Prum collection at $7 a...
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Last post by John Glas
January 12th, 2019, 9:15 pm
TN: 2001 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape

Last post by John Glas « January 12th, 2019, 9:07 pm
Posted in Wine Talk
Replies: 7
by dcornutt » December 26th, 2010, 1:26 pm » in Wine Talk

Oh my.
This is in a very good place.
Great combination of spice, fruit and structure.
Very fresh and lively.

2001 Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape...

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January 12th, 2019, 9:07 pm

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