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Master Thread on software changes/improvements - 'how to', info, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

by Todd F r e n c h » August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

Because our new software is so feature-rich, and there are some changes from the software we ran on for 7 prior years (and nearly 3 before that,...

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Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by Brian Tuite « May 17th, 2019, 5:37 am
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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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May 17th, 2019, 5:37 am
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by JosephK « March 22nd, 2019, 1:29 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
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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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March 22nd, 2019, 1:29 pm
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 19th, 2019, 2:29 pm
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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 19th, 2019, 2:29 pm
Thoughts on Horsepower Vineyards

Last post by Brandon R « June 19th, 2019, 3:45 pm
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by C Wagner » February 8th, 2019, 8:52 pm

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

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Last post by Brandon R
June 19th, 2019, 3:45 pm
Champagne Christophe Baron

Last post by NED VALOIS « June 19th, 2019, 3:43 pm
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by Robert M yers » May 30th, 2019, 3:26 am

I have to admit I never saw this one coming. Why not though as everyone seems to be making bubbles these days. He does up the ante though with 100%...

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Last post by NED VALOIS
June 19th, 2019, 3:43 pm
Cellar Management Systems that Map Bottle Locations

Last post by SeanHarding « June 19th, 2019, 3:39 pm
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by Jim Cash » June 18th, 2019, 11:06 am

We (Revel Custom Wine Cellars) have been tasked to look into this. We see many management systems with a wide range of functionality. We see ideas...

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Last post by SeanHarding
June 19th, 2019, 3:39 pm
Would you drink zero alcohol wine

Last post by Anton D « June 19th, 2019, 3:31 pm
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by Alan Eden » June 16th, 2019, 8:21 am
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During recent poll on which grape you drink when stressed a lot of replies implied that wine is not used for stress relief and that the alcohol was...
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Last post by Anton D
June 19th, 2019, 3:31 pm
Un très beau repas (Dom Pérignon 1970, Ca d'Morissio 2003, Dow's 1985, ...)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « June 19th, 2019, 3:26 pm
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by Laurent Gibet » June 18th, 2019, 5:31 am

Le dîner :
TERRINE DE FOIE GRAS
SASHIMI DE THON, PULPE D'AIL NOIR AU SOJA, POIVRE
MORILLES A LA CREME
ASPERGES, RHUBARBE, JUS D'ORANGE
CEVICHE DE...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
June 19th, 2019, 3:26 pm
Top US Syrahs

Last post by Hank Victor « June 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
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by Alan Eden » June 18th, 2019, 7:21 pm
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What are your top 5 Syrahs, blends ok if Syrah is dominant

For me based on actual tasting only, not reputation

Chris Tynan
Alban Reva
Saxum Bone...
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Last post by Hank Victor
June 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
I have no wine

Last post by Paul McCourt « June 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
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by Philip N. Jones » June 18th, 2019, 4:20 pm

Sadly and tragically, we had a major catastrophe at Stately Jones Manor when a water supply line broke and flooded much of the house, including our...

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Last post by Paul McCourt
June 19th, 2019, 3:11 pm
Pol Roger/Winston Churchill Dinner @ Atera

Last post by edwardmilstein « June 19th, 2019, 2:59 pm
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by R@y.Tupp@+sch » June 18th, 2019, 8:27 pm

Another great dinner at Atera featuring twelve vintages of Sir Winston Churchill, three older Pol Roger BdB's, a mag of Pol Roger Vintage Brut and a...

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Last post by edwardmilstein
June 19th, 2019, 2:59 pm
Quick thoughts on the Terry Theise portfolio tasting

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « June 19th, 2019, 2:45 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 19th, 2019, 12:48 pm

Totally off the top of my head/raw notes from the NYC tasting:

I spent a lot of time at the beginning of the tasting with the Austrian producers who...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
June 19th, 2019, 2:45 pm
Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar

Last post by John Morris « June 19th, 2019, 2:44 pm
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by Stephen Mungall » March 4th, 2019, 9:43 am

This post is my first so I hope posting this as a new topic is correct.

I have read several prior post on passive wine cellar construction and I...

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Last post by John Morris
June 19th, 2019, 2:44 pm
HOUSTON WINE LIST

Last post by J O S H L O N G « June 19th, 2019, 2:43 pm
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by D. HEIN » June 14th, 2019, 8:09 pm

In Houston-

Searching for BYOB or wine lists with mature Rhone (Cotie Rotie/Hermitage), Barolo, Syrah or Barbaresco.

Prefer Italian, Barbecue,...

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Last post by J O S H L O N G
June 19th, 2019, 2:43 pm
Northern Rhone roundup

Last post by Dave McCloskey « June 19th, 2019, 2:43 pm
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by Zachary Ross » May 30th, 2019, 4:52 pm

Some relatively recent tastes.

2013 Guillaume Gilles Côtes du Rhône Les Peyrouses - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône (5/6/2019)
Just...

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Last post by Dave McCloskey
June 19th, 2019, 2:43 pm
2018 Bordeaux - What are you buying (and why)?

Last post by Rauno E (NZ) « June 19th, 2019, 2:10 pm
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by NoahR » May 8th, 2019, 5:01 pm
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So, fine. I’m not a huge Bordeaux buyer, having gotten into it after the price hikes of 2009 and 2010, but had kids born in 2014 and 2016 and so...
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Last post by Rauno E (NZ)
June 19th, 2019, 2:10 pm
Personal Collection of Rudi Weist @ Acker

Last post by Tom Reddick « June 19th, 2019, 2:08 pm
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by c fu » May 31st, 2019, 10:59 am

Upcoming auction at Acker 218 lots of German wine from Rudi Wiest's personal collection.

71 Egon Scharzofberger Beerenauslese GK
71 Prum TBA GK...

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Last post by Tom Reddick
June 19th, 2019, 2:08 pm
TN: Some Lodi/CC/RRV Zins (Usual Suspects)..(long/boring)

Last post by Tom Lee « June 19th, 2019, 1:50 pm
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by TomHill » June 19th, 2019, 9:57 am

We tried last night (6/12/17) Some Lodi/ContraCosta/RRV Zins:
1. Bedrock Zin SchmiedtRd/Lodi (78% KirschmannVnyd/22% Katusha'sVnyd; Own rooted plntd...

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Last post by Tom Lee
June 19th, 2019, 1:50 pm
Wine visits - Chablis, Burgundy, Northern Rhone and Barolo (Update)

Last post by Matt Mauldin « June 19th, 2019, 1:45 pm
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by Matt Mauldin » May 27th, 2019, 10:07 pm

In the tradition of Howard Cooper’s excellent and very informative travelogue posts, I’m compiling notes from my (all too quick) visits to Burgundy,...

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Last post by Matt Mauldin
June 19th, 2019, 1:45 pm
Eisele Vineyard allocation letter

Last post by Wes Barton « June 19th, 2019, 1:10 pm
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by Glenn P » June 17th, 2019, 3:49 pm

Has anyone read the letter from Eisele Vineyard regarding the 2016 vintage? Never have I ever read such
overstated eloquent horse manure. Someone...

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Last post by Wes Barton
June 19th, 2019, 1:10 pm
ruby cabernet

Last post by Scott Jameson « June 19th, 2019, 12:46 pm
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by Brian Crabtree » June 18th, 2019, 2:14 pm

I confess this is a new one on me. Saw it on a label of a Mexican wine from the Guadalupe Valley. Supposedly, it is a cross of cabernet franc and...

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Last post by Scott Jameson
June 19th, 2019, 12:46 pm
Ouch. Premoxed 2011 V. Dauvissat La Forest

Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow « June 19th, 2019, 12:43 pm
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by john stimson » December 21st, 2018, 9:06 pm
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Served last night at a small dinner with close friends. nice, fresh chablis color. beautiful.......nose and palate of baked apple pie. Crap. youngest...
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Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow
June 19th, 2019, 12:43 pm
85 Rayas.... WOW

Last post by Marcus Dean « June 19th, 2019, 12:06 pm
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by Marcus Dean » June 19th, 2019, 2:13 am

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Southern Rhône at its highest level
Elegant and ethereal with...

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Last post by Marcus Dean
June 19th, 2019, 12:06 pm
It's critic bingo! ("vertical in feel")

Last post by John Morris « June 19th, 2019, 11:59 am
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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...
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Last post by John Morris
June 19th, 2019, 11:59 am
Pisoni gets no love here

Last post by Markus S « June 19th, 2019, 11:16 am
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by Alan Eden » June 18th, 2019, 4:19 pm

Seems like nobody pays attention to Pisoni pinot’s yet i would suggest they are some of the best and most structured pinots in California. They age...

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Last post by Markus S
June 19th, 2019, 11:16 am
TN: Salvestrin Estate Cab Vertical 2013-15

Last post by Nick G A J E W S K I « June 19th, 2019, 11:03 am

by Nick G A J E W S K I » June 19th, 2019, 11:03 am

2015 Salvestrin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
$70, St. Helena, Napa Valley
Intertwined Cherry and Blackberry flavor and aromas open up to tobacco and...

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Last post by Nick G A J E W S K I
June 19th, 2019, 11:03 am
2013 Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux

Last post by William Kelley « June 19th, 2019, 10:53 am
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by JT Ng » June 19th, 2019, 6:34 am

The 2013 Clos Rougeards have been released for a while. I've seen the wines in both secondary markets and restaurants in France but strangely the...

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Last post by William Kelley
June 19th, 2019, 10:53 am
Dominique Laurent

Last post by Greg K « June 19th, 2019, 10:34 am
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I had some wines today double blind from 1999 though 2006 from Dominque Laurent.
These wines were tremendous. I loved them.
No overt oak.
The wines...
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Last post by Greg K
June 19th, 2019, 10:34 am
Some history about Williams Selyem 1981-1997

Last post by M. Dildine « June 19th, 2019, 10:12 am
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by Blake Brown » June 19th, 2019, 9:28 am

Williams Selyem Winery began as a simple dream of two friends, Ed Selyem and Burt Williams, who started weekend winemaking as a hobby in 1979 in a...

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Last post by M. Dildine
June 19th, 2019, 10:12 am
Broken cork on champagne bottle

Last post by Mike Evans « June 19th, 2019, 9:52 am
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by Frank Z » June 18th, 2019, 11:52 pm

I was trying to open a new bottle of champagne this evening, and during the process, the cork broke off, leaving a piece lodged in the neck of the...

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Last post by Mike Evans
June 19th, 2019, 9:52 am
Which Carter wine to buy

Last post by David Baum « June 19th, 2019, 9:51 am
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by Jmigliano » June 18th, 2019, 9:20 pm

Admitted Mike Smith fanboy since trying Mryiad and Quivet. Have never tried Carter and thinking of getting in for a few bottles. Should I just pick...

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Last post by David Baum
June 19th, 2019, 9:51 am
1986 Cabernet Suggestions

Last post by Richard Albert « June 19th, 2019, 9:50 am
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by N1CKW0LF » June 18th, 2019, 4:24 pm

I am looking for a 1986 (birthyear wine for a friend) Cab or red blend. Would prefer WA State, but not finding many available for sale so I am open...

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Last post by Richard Albert
June 19th, 2019, 9:50 am
TN: 2010 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne en Remilly

Last post by c fu « June 19th, 2019, 8:52 am
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by alan weinberg » June 18th, 2019, 6:06 pm

a lemon-imbued mineral-laden steely white Burgundy, this wine is still a baby and in need of another decade. This bottle will get about 2 more hours....

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Last post by c fu
June 19th, 2019, 8:52 am
TN: WindGap Chard Gap'sCrown '09...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « June 19th, 2019, 8:42 am

by TomHill » June 19th, 2019, 8:42 am

Stumbled onto this last night in my tasting wines stash:
1. WindGap Chard Gap'sCrown Vnyd/SonomaCoast (240 cs; 13.7%; www.WindGapWines.com)...

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Last post by TomHill
June 19th, 2019, 8:42 am
TN: Paul Sauer 1997 (South African premium Cabernet blend), Kanonkop

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « June 19th, 2019, 8:25 am
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by David Strange » February 18th, 2019, 3:33 am

Good morning,

I'm not a big drinker of Internationally-styled Cabernet-blends. Some recent experience with older Paul Sauer wines (a premium South...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
June 19th, 2019, 8:25 am
Any good Chardonnay deals out there?

Last post by RyanC « June 19th, 2019, 7:31 am
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by ChadG » June 18th, 2019, 12:35 pm

Looking to pick up some good chardonnay if there are any deals to be had.
Chad

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Last post by RyanC
June 19th, 2019, 7:31 am
2012 Keller "Hipping" Kabinett - the magic of KABINETT

Last post by Robert Dentice « June 19th, 2019, 7:16 am
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by Martin Zwick » June 19th, 2019, 1:58 am

2012 Keller Hipping Nierstein Kabinett -H-

Here we have a textbook KABINETT. The trademark of a Kabinett is and always will be lightness, floating...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
June 19th, 2019, 7:16 am
TN: 2018 Martinelli Muscat Alexandria Jackass Hill

Last post by Kelly Flynn « June 19th, 2019, 7:08 am
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by M. Dildine » June 18th, 2019, 3:54 pm

2018 Martinelli Muscat Alexandria Jackass Hill - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (6/18/2019)
14.8% abv. Light straw, very...

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Last post by Kelly Flynn
June 19th, 2019, 7:08 am
2017 PYCM Bourgogne Blanc

Last post by JT Ng « June 19th, 2019, 6:32 am
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by Kirk.Grant » March 31st, 2019, 7:10 pm

I saw a bottle of this at a new wine store in Portland for $38 and thought that was about the right price for a producer like this. I have to say I...

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Last post by JT Ng
June 19th, 2019, 6:32 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by JDavisRoby « June 19th, 2019, 6:22 am
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Someone else started on the last Berserker forum, so I figured I'd get it going over here....

Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by JDavisRoby
June 19th, 2019, 6:22 am
1954 Romanée Conti belongs to my 5 best Romanée Conti

Last post by LawrenceM « June 19th, 2019, 4:05 am
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by François Audouze » June 15th, 2019, 8:24 am

The evolution of wine prices changes consumer habits. Some wines have become inaccessible. So when I get offers that I cannot handle alone, I call my...

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Last post by LawrenceM
June 19th, 2019, 4:05 am
1975 Vintage: Wine categories with good chances?

Last post by Robert Sand « June 19th, 2019, 12:56 am
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by Jim Stewart » June 17th, 2019, 5:01 pm

A hypothetical that may turn into an actual for me. You are to be presented an opportunity to select one or more bottles from the 1975 vintage with...

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Last post by Robert Sand
June 19th, 2019, 12:56 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Yao C « June 18th, 2019, 10:40 pm
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I think it would be interesting to see what others are buying these days.

This week, I found 2 bottles of Hanzell Chardonnay from 1997 and a 3 pack...
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Last post by Yao C
June 18th, 2019, 10:40 pm
Cannabis&Wine

Last post by Anton D « June 18th, 2019, 10:28 pm
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by Stephen Pepe » June 18th, 2019, 9:30 am

Attached is a front page below the fold story from the Sunday's LA Times about Cannabis and wine in Santa Barbara County.

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Last post by Anton D
June 18th, 2019, 10:28 pm
TN: 2014 Ultramarine Rosé Heintz Vineyard

Last post by James Kennedy « June 18th, 2019, 8:23 pm
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by Dennis Atick » June 17th, 2019, 8:21 am

I wasn't planning on opening this, but just grabbed something that I knew would be good and compelling after opening two white wines which were both...

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Last post by James Kennedy
June 18th, 2019, 8:23 pm
Weingut Keller | 2014 Abts E® | 2013 Hubacker

Last post by Phil Smith « June 18th, 2019, 8:20 pm
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by Barry Rothof » June 17th, 2019, 11:35 am

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Last post by Phil Smith
June 18th, 2019, 8:20 pm
Odd recent palate sensation

Last post by Victor Hong « June 18th, 2019, 7:17 pm
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by Victor Hong » April 21st, 2019, 6:06 pm

Recently, many red wines, of which I am quite familiar as having low acidity and very ample (but not too much) ripeness, have begun to seem somewhat...

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Last post by Victor Hong
June 18th, 2019, 7:17 pm
Supreme Court, and wine.

Last post by Neal.Mollen « June 18th, 2019, 6:35 pm
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by Victor Hong » January 11th, 2019, 4:58 am

Do not click here.

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
June 18th, 2019, 6:35 pm
Willamette/McMinnville

Last post by jon leifer « June 18th, 2019, 3:53 pm
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by Dave Gottschalk » June 15th, 2019, 7:26 pm

Super last minute trip to McMinnville. Both of our twins are in BSA summer camp, and we get a chance to have a little vacation (long long overdue)....

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Last post by jon leifer
June 18th, 2019, 3:53 pm
FRI dinner

Last post by Kelly Flynn « June 18th, 2019, 3:48 pm
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by Kelly Flynn » June 18th, 2019, 9:19 am

Wife out of town and kids ensconced in front of a movie, I had a few wine friends over for a very simple steak dinner and a lot of wine. Please...

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Last post by Kelly Flynn
June 18th, 2019, 3:48 pm
TN: Red Burgundy Villages from top producers

Last post by brodie thomson « June 18th, 2019, 3:47 pm
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by Paul Seah » June 17th, 2019, 8:32 pm

BURDGUNDY VILLAGE WINES FROM TOP PRODUCERS - East Treasure, Clarke Quay, Singapore (14/3/2019)

This was a very interesting, and thoroughly...

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Last post by brodie thomson
June 18th, 2019, 3:47 pm
What Wine Would you Get?

Last post by Brandon R « June 18th, 2019, 3:31 pm
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by jason stein » June 14th, 2019, 7:12 pm

Headed to this restaurant next week and of course have been doing some early planning. What wine would all of you order? Personally I'm between the...

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Last post by Brandon R
June 18th, 2019, 3:31 pm
TN: Elouan PinotNoir OR '17...(short/boring)

Last post by David Cooper « June 18th, 2019, 3:13 pm
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by TomHill » June 17th, 2019, 7:38 am

Taking one for the team, I tried this last night:
1. Elouan PinotNoir OR (13.8%; www.ElouanWines.com) Elouan/CopperCane/Acampo 2017 : Med.color;...

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Last post by David Cooper
June 18th, 2019, 3:13 pm
Suit against Bryant Family alleges falling sales

Last post by Steve Crawford « June 18th, 2019, 3:01 pm
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by John Morris » June 6th, 2019, 7:21 am
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Last post by Steve Crawford
June 18th, 2019, 3:01 pm
Grassl Glass reviews/evals [merged]

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « June 18th, 2019, 2:55 pm
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by Peter Petersen » January 11th, 2019, 9:40 pm
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We might as well get our reviews going. My glass arrived today. Was a bit surprised at the glass I received but far from unhappy as Cab/Bdx happens...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
June 18th, 2019, 2:55 pm
2018 Bordeaux.

Last post by Victor Hong « June 18th, 2019, 1:36 pm
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Last post by Victor Hong
June 18th, 2019, 1:36 pm
Winery Owner (most of you already know him) suing police deputy

Last post by Steve Manzi « June 18th, 2019, 1:20 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » June 14th, 2019, 9:01 am

Before you read...guess who it could be!

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Last post by Steve Manzi
June 18th, 2019, 1:20 pm
TN: Richebourg + RSV Dinner, with a Monty and a La Tache

Last post by D@vid R0sewater « June 18th, 2019, 1:10 pm
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by Paul Seah » June 17th, 2019, 8:55 pm

RSV AND RICHEBOURG DINNER + MONTRACHET AND LA TACHE - Holland Park, Singapore (28/5/2019)

Lovely potluck, anchored by Milton's wonderful saitoh...

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Last post by D@vid R0sewater
June 18th, 2019, 1:10 pm
weekend wines - Taittinger, Pierre Morey, Margaux, Yquem, Staatsdomaine and Stony Hill

Last post by Mark Thompson « June 18th, 2019, 1:07 pm
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by Howard Cooper » June 17th, 2019, 5:46 am

Went to a friend's house Saturday night with two other couples where we had a bevy of wonderful wines.

We started with a 2006 Taittinger Comte de...

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Last post by Mark Thompson
June 18th, 2019, 1:07 pm
Accessible Barolo Vintages

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « June 18th, 2019, 12:08 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » December 27th, 2018, 8:28 am
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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
June 18th, 2019, 12:08 pm
2017 Carter Cellars Offering

Last post by David Baum « June 18th, 2019, 11:22 am
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by BLaird » June 12th, 2019, 10:49 am

Anybody taste any of these yet?

From today's email.......

It is our pleasure to announce the Carter Cellar's purchase schedule for the 2017...

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Last post by David Baum
June 18th, 2019, 11:22 am
Hail hits French/Swiss vineyards

Last post by Richard T r i m p i « June 18th, 2019, 10:30 am
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by mark meyer » June 18th, 2019, 6:17 am

A storm, which hit France over the weekend with hailstones the size of tennis balls, is estimated to have caused tens of millions of euros worth of...

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Last post by Richard T r i m p i
June 18th, 2019, 10:30 am
2000 Magdelaine

Last post by Mark Golodetz « June 18th, 2019, 9:31 am
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by Pat Martin » June 25th, 2018, 6:43 pm
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I didn’t discover this Rightie until fairly late (thanks Ramon, Dale and Jay), buying my first bottles only ~7 years ago. But along...
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Last post by Mark Golodetz
June 18th, 2019, 9:31 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Yao C « June 18th, 2019, 9:17 am
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

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2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Yao C
June 18th, 2019, 9:17 am
TN: Ojai Viognier RollRanch '13...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « June 18th, 2019, 8:27 am

by TomHill » June 18th, 2019, 8:27 am

Tried this wine last night:
1. TheOjaiVnyd Viognier RollRanchVnyd/VenturaCnty (13.5%) 2013 : Pale gold color; fairly strong pear/peach/Viog slight...

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Last post by TomHill
June 18th, 2019, 8:27 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Bud Carey « June 18th, 2019, 8:01 am
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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 Bud Carey
June 18th, 2019, 8:01 am
Another restaurant wine list query

Last post by Mike Evans « June 18th, 2019, 5:18 am
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by brodie thomson » June 17th, 2019, 7:30 pm

I have my own thoughts on what to order, but would be interested in what others think. What jumps out at you basically.

We will be dining at this...

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Last post by Mike Evans
June 18th, 2019, 5:18 am
Forbes gives props to Lodi

Last post by GregT « June 18th, 2019, 12:27 am
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by Nate Simon » June 17th, 2019, 1:27 pm

Some nice press on Lodi. Would be interested in Berserkers’ perspectives.

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Last post by GregT
June 18th, 2019, 12:27 am
Post your CELLAR PIC time…..

Last post by Antonio_G « June 17th, 2019, 9:56 pm
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by B. Buzzini » April 3rd, 2015, 11:40 am
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Always fun to look at pictures of wine cellars…..SO….post a pic of YOURS!
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Last post by Antonio_G
June 17th, 2019, 9:56 pm
TN: Dujac, Coche, Faiveley and some bubbles

Last post by Paul Seah « June 17th, 2019, 8:16 pm

by Paul Seah » June 17th, 2019, 8:16 pm

DRINKS AT PARK 90 - Park 90, Regent Hotel, Singapore (4/5/2019)

NV Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Cote de Bechalin -...

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Last post by Paul Seah
June 17th, 2019, 8:16 pm
Contra Costa County Wine Heritage

Last post by AD Northup « June 17th, 2019, 8:01 pm
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 11:01 pm
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In efforts to help keep the Advanced Search button from overload, I would like there to be a thread devoted to the unique winemaking and grape...
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Last post by AD Northup
June 17th, 2019, 8:01 pm
TN: 2014 Anwilka Petit Frère Stellenbosch

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « June 17th, 2019, 7:52 pm
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by MalcolmV » June 17th, 2019, 6:34 am

2014 Anwilka Petit Frère Stellenbosch - South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch (13/06/2019)
Meaty, iron, and violets on the nose.Palate full of...

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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
June 17th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Happy Father's Day - whatcha drinkin'?

Last post by Sh@n A « June 17th, 2019, 7:41 pm
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » June 16th, 2019, 12:54 pm
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Waiting for the rain to arrive here in Big D. Got a pork shoulder smoking on the Big Green Egg, the U.S. Open on TV, and sitting here pondering what...
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Last post by Sh@n A
June 17th, 2019, 7:41 pm
Anyone tried the 2017 Becklyns yet?

Last post by Chris H. « June 17th, 2019, 7:21 pm
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by Frank Z » May 20th, 2019, 9:24 am

Got an email a few days ago regarding the 2017 Cabernet release, along with a new wine they are introducing using the best blocks of Missouri...

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Last post by Chris H.
June 17th, 2019, 7:21 pm
TN: 2015 Corison Cabernet Franc Sunbasket Vineyard

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « June 17th, 2019, 6:17 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » June 17th, 2019, 6:17 pm

2015 Corison Cabernet Franc Sunbasket Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (6/17/2019)
Richer than most Corison wines I have tried,...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
June 17th, 2019, 6:17 pm
TN: 2016 Chateau Capbern, St. Estephe

Last post by S. Rash « June 17th, 2019, 4:26 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » June 16th, 2019, 4:17 pm

Smoky nose of dark cassis, tobacco leaf and number 2 pencil. A Pauillac quality showing with this Cab-dominate blend and woodsy note. More than...

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Last post by S. Rash
June 17th, 2019, 4:26 pm
The future of Vietti

Last post by R. Frankel « June 17th, 2019, 3:56 pm
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » June 14th, 2019, 5:12 pm

Nice article on the future of Vietti, including thoughts following the sale of the winery.

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Last post by R. Frankel
June 17th, 2019, 3:56 pm
Eisele Vineyard allocation letter

Last post by Glenn P « June 17th, 2019, 3:50 pm

by Glenn P » June 17th, 2019, 3:50 pm

Has anyone read the letter from Eisele Vineyard regarding the 2016 vintage? Never have I ever read such
overstated eloquent horse manure. Someone...

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Last post by Glenn P
June 17th, 2019, 3:50 pm
2008 Leoville Barton

Last post by Bill G « June 17th, 2019, 2:53 pm
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by Jim F » June 17th, 2019, 2:45 pm

For Fathers Day. Ahhhhh. Double decanted 2 hrs before dinner, and then decanted at the restaurant. Big blast of black fruit, some minerals and cedar,...

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Last post by Bill G
June 17th, 2019, 2:53 pm
TN: 2014 Chateau Sociando Mallet, Not Sung by OutKast or Alfert, except for praise

Last post by Billy Norris « June 17th, 2019, 2:27 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » May 8th, 2019, 5:43 pm

This is an exceptional vintage for Sociando. Yea I know, you expect such partisan BS from me on this classic, often idiosyncratic wine. But trust me,...

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Last post by Billy Norris
June 17th, 2019, 2:27 pm
2017 Roy Piper

Last post by Roy Piper « June 17th, 2019, 1:47 pm
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by Tim Fleming » June 13th, 2019, 12:27 pm

Is anyone familiar with Roy's latest release?

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Last post by Roy Piper
June 17th, 2019, 1:47 pm
TN: Three Ojai Dessert Wines....(short/boring)

Last post by GregP « June 17th, 2019, 12:33 pm
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by TomHill » June 16th, 2019, 4:22 pm

Tried these two Ojais this weekend:
1. TheOjaiVnyd Viognier RollRanch/Calif (9.0%; 6 brls made) 2007 : Deep golden/bronze/some browning almost redish...

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Last post by GregP
June 17th, 2019, 12:33 pm
Likely Wine Theft- What would you do?

Last post by Markus S « June 17th, 2019, 12:02 pm
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by M. Chacchia » June 15th, 2019, 2:33 pm
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Last post by Markus S
June 17th, 2019, 12:02 pm
TN: Klein Constantia

Last post by Mike Grammer « June 17th, 2019, 11:09 am
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by MalcolmV » June 17th, 2019, 6:35 am

2015 Klein Constantia Estate Red Blend - South Africa (13/06/2019)
Dark ruby with a purple rim. Rich savoury nose with violets and some aromatic...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
June 17th, 2019, 11:09 am
Which champagne should be drunk second?

Last post by Mike Grammer « June 17th, 2019, 11:07 am
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by RBanz » June 16th, 2019, 4:15 pm

Hello, I have two bottles of champagne that will be opened on the same night, but I'm not sure which should be drunk first and which second. Any...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
June 17th, 2019, 11:07 am
Alcesti wines from Sicily - tasty affordable wines

Last post by Howard Cooper « June 17th, 2019, 11:06 am

by Howard Cooper » June 17th, 2019, 11:06 am

We usually only discuss really rare and expensive wines here, but I had some tasty wines last week at our Country Club's wine club event that were...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
June 17th, 2019, 11:06 am
TN: Jaffurs Syrah ThompsonVnyd '05...(short/boring)

Last post by Michael Martin « June 17th, 2019, 11:05 am
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by TomHill » June 17th, 2019, 9:22 am

Got my new Jaffurs futures offer, so dug back into:
1. Jaffurs Syrah ThompsonVnyd/SBCnty (15.3%) 2005 : Dark color; very strong...

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Last post by Michael Martin
June 17th, 2019, 11:05 am
TN: Checking in on two 2015 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre

Last post by H Wallace Jr « June 17th, 2019, 10:37 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 15th, 2019, 2:04 pm

Decided to check in on a couple of 2015 Dirty & Rowdy wines this weekend. Last night, I started with the 2015 Antle Vineyard Mourvèdre , and ran...

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Last post by H Wallace Jr
June 17th, 2019, 10:37 am
TN: Bedrock Lorenzo's Heritage '17...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « June 17th, 2019, 10:29 am

by TomHill » June 17th, 2019, 10:29 am

Tried this last week:
1. Bedrock Lorenzo's Heritage DryCreekVlly/SonomaCnty RW (14.6%; Plntd: 1900-1955; John&Caterina Teldeschi;
Aged: 18 mo. in...

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Last post by TomHill
June 17th, 2019, 10:29 am
Found! Burgundy Group in South Florida: Truchot, Rousseau, Coche

Last post by A.Gillette « June 17th, 2019, 10:02 am
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by Fred C » June 13th, 2019, 9:42 pm

For some reason South Florida is barren when it comes to finding burgundy folk.

Luckily by chance and this site we were able to pull something...

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Last post by A.Gillette
June 17th, 2019, 10:02 am
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by julianseersmartin « June 17th, 2019, 8:05 am
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Just to keep the theme going.
Tonight I popped the Dry Creek Zin from 2012. Probably one of the more exciting DCZs I've had. Darker and richer...
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Last post by julianseersmartin
June 17th, 2019, 8:05 am
The Best Young Beaucastel!

Last post by Blake Brown « June 17th, 2019, 7:57 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » June 12th, 2019, 10:55 pm

2016 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (6/11/2019)
Probably the most enjoyable young...

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Last post by Blake Brown
June 17th, 2019, 7:57 am
TN: 2015 Anwilka Stellenbosch (South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch)

Last post by MalcolmV « June 17th, 2019, 6:30 am

by MalcolmV » June 17th, 2019, 6:30 am

2015 Anwilka Stellenbosch - South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch (12/06/2019)
Very concentrated dark wine. Nose of plums, and some wood.
This...

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Last post by MalcolmV
June 17th, 2019, 6:30 am
Domaine Vial-Magnères (Banyuls) : a huge panel of great wines (in french)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « June 17th, 2019, 5:43 am
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by Laurent Gibet » May 28th, 2018, 2:33 am

Collioure et Banyuls
Découverte des vins du Domaine Vial-Magnères
Vendredi 23 Mars 2018

La dégustation a été préparée et proposée par le...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
June 17th, 2019, 5:43 am
It's in Georgia (nation not state) - what is it?

Last post by Steve Slatcher « June 17th, 2019, 2:29 am
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by Dan Kravitz » June 8th, 2019, 4:16 pm
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Last post by Steve Slatcher
June 17th, 2019, 2:29 am
1996 Clos des Goisses and Krug

Last post by dbailey « June 17th, 2019, 12:58 am
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by David Glasser » June 16th, 2019, 4:03 pm

Had to try this given the disparity between Brad Baker's comments and the mostly superlative notes in CT from palates I trust. Brought as one of the...

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Last post by dbailey
June 17th, 2019, 12:58 am
3 Y.Amirault Bourgeuils (08 + 10), one F.Mabileau 2010

Last post by Julian Marshall « June 17th, 2019, 12:56 am
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by Julian Marshall » June 15th, 2019, 8:44 am

I've been really getting into Loire reds over the last few months, buying older vintages to try, especially from Bourgueil. These are just a few...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
June 17th, 2019, 12:56 am
Feedback on Itinerary for Trip to Santa Ynez Valley and Paso Robles

Last post by M@tt G. « June 16th, 2019, 10:52 pm
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by J. Rock » March 11th, 2019, 9:31 pm

My wife and I and another couple are planing a 3-day wine-centric trip to Santa Ynez Valley and Paso Robles during the summer. While the other couple...

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Last post by M@tt G.
June 16th, 2019, 10:52 pm
TN: 1945 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux Le Haut-Lieu

Last post by Robert Love « June 16th, 2019, 7:22 pm
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by Robert Love » June 16th, 2019, 10:07 am

Nice Fathers' Day treat for the dad who is both a wine lover and World War 2 nerd. L’année de la victoire is among the greatest Vouvray vintages...

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Last post by Robert Love
June 16th, 2019, 7:22 pm
2016 Ch. Calon-Ségur - what a beauty

Last post by David Glasser « June 16th, 2019, 7:15 pm
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by Martin Zwick » June 14th, 2019, 4:59 am

2016 Ch. Calon-Ségur, St. Estèphe, Medoc, Bordeaux

On Wednesday I had a couple of 2016 Bordeaux…….Gruaud Larose, Malartic Lagravière,...

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June 16th, 2019, 7:15 pm

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