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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.

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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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Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

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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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July 24th, 2019, 6:40 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
Maybach Coming

Last post by dennis.coronado « January 21st, 2020, 9:12 am
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by NED VALOIS » January 14th, 2020, 10:26 am

Greetings from the Winery.
With pleasure we announce our upcoming annual release.
Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 -- 9AM (PST)

Wines:
2017 Materium...

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Last post by dennis.coronado
January 21st, 2020, 9:12 am
Rivers-Marie 100pts

Last post by crickey « January 21st, 2020, 9:10 am
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by B. Buzzini » January 13th, 2020, 11:43 am
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AG just gave the 2018 Platt Pinot Noir a trippie diggie! ...The 2018 Pinot Noir Platt Vineyard is the single greatest Pinot I have ever tasted from...
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Last post by crickey
January 21st, 2020, 9:10 am
Saxum Recommendation for Newbie

Last post by Eric S n y d e r « January 21st, 2020, 9:07 am
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by Sh@n A » January 21st, 2020, 7:36 am

I would like to try a couple Saxum reds. I have access to a few 2011s at OK pricing, Bone Rock, Broken Stone, Heart Stone and perhaps others. Which...

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Last post by Eric S n y d e r
January 21st, 2020, 9:07 am
TN: NV Champagne Suenen Champagne Grand Cru C + C Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Last post by Dennis Atick « January 21st, 2020, 8:55 am
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by Dennis Atick » January 20th, 2020, 2:51 pm

Aurelien Suenen makes compelling Champagne. Each bottle I like more than the last.

NV Champagne Suenen Champagne Grand Cru C + C Blanc de Blancs...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
January 21st, 2020, 8:55 am
TN: 2012 Domaine Vincent Paris Cornas Granit 30 (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas)

Last post by Chris.C. « January 21st, 2020, 8:49 am
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by IlkkaL » January 19th, 2020, 6:27 am

I was well aware of this wine's reputation as not the most Cornas-like Cornas out there and right on opening it indeed came across as soft and tame....

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January 21st, 2020, 8:49 am
What would your classification of Loire reds be?

Last post by Nathan V. « January 21st, 2020, 8:45 am
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by Julian Marshall » January 20th, 2020, 8:20 am
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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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January 21st, 2020, 8:45 am
Gary V. Again.

Last post by joejolesch « January 21st, 2020, 8:42 am
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by Neal.Mollen » December 18th, 2019, 9:39 am

I don't know of many more skilled at self-promotion

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January 21st, 2020, 8:42 am
US 25% tariff on European wines; 100% "digital" tariff on French products called off for the moment

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 21st, 2020, 8:39 am
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Uh-oh. Time to stock up.

The US government announced this this afternoon. It's 10% on aircraft and 25% on other EU industrial and agricultural...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 21st, 2020, 8:39 am
What a great community we have!

Last post by Alan Rath « January 21st, 2020, 8:38 am
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by Bill Sweeney » January 19th, 2020, 1:21 pm

I want to give a little love to the board generally, and to Frank Murray specifically. I reached out to Frank, who doesn’t know me, for advice about...

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Last post by Alan Rath
January 21st, 2020, 8:38 am
TNs: Rhys tasting....Alpine and Horseshoe 2016, 2015, 2012, 2010 and 2008

Last post by Mike DiSalvo « January 21st, 2020, 8:30 am
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by Frank Murray III » January 12th, 2020, 5:50 pm

Here is a summation of the event we did yesterday. I was able to retaste about 1/2 the wines again today, as some of the bottles didn't go home with...

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Last post by Mike DiSalvo
January 21st, 2020, 8:30 am
Collecting wines not of the usual countries

Last post by Morten Båtbukt « January 21st, 2020, 8:26 am
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by Morten Båtbukt » January 20th, 2020, 12:44 pm

The discussions on what to drink in the case of a 100% tax on European wine has got me thinking. Do you guys collect or semi collect (buying a few...

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Last post by Morten Båtbukt
January 21st, 2020, 8:26 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Blake Brown « January 21st, 2020, 8:17 am
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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 Blake Brown
January 21st, 2020, 8:17 am
Your favorite USA Gamay?

Last post by brigcampbell « January 21st, 2020, 8:13 am
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by Hank Victor » November 13th, 2019, 11:54 am

Turkey Day is right around the corner and the poster child grape for Thanksgiving is Gamay so what are you drinking?

Sure, there is an endless...

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Last post by brigcampbell
January 21st, 2020, 8:13 am
Does Bedrock do library releases?

Last post by P. D e r d e y n « January 21st, 2020, 7:47 am
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by Brian S t o t t e r » January 20th, 2020, 6:03 pm

Been a big Bedrock Wine Co fan since I first tried Morgan’s wines about 6 years ago. In rare situations I can find some of the older wines still in...

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Last post by P. D e r d e y n
January 21st, 2020, 7:47 am
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by MitchTallan « January 21st, 2020, 7:18 am
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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Last post by MitchTallan
January 21st, 2020, 7:18 am
Does There Come A Time When The Search For Epiphany Experiences Ceases?

Last post by Marcu$ Stanley « January 21st, 2020, 7:07 am
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by Michael S. Monie » January 18th, 2020, 5:56 pm
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After you've been at this for a few decades, you come to realize that the truely remarkable experiences with wine are far and inbetween. While those...
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Last post by Marcu$ Stanley
January 21st, 2020, 7:07 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by bob parsons alberta « January 21st, 2020, 6:58 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 bob parsons alberta
January 21st, 2020, 6:58 am
A.G. On 2017 And 2018 Napa Valley

Last post by John Morris « January 21st, 2020, 6:57 am
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by Michael S. Monie » January 17th, 2020, 2:01 pm

For your consideration:

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Last post by John Morris
January 21st, 2020, 6:57 am
Turley Spring Release

Last post by Jeff_M. « January 21st, 2020, 6:56 am
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by JulianD » January 20th, 2020, 3:58 pm

Wasn't even offered 'wishes' at the Sadie this go around

Thinking Pesenti/Cobb/Dusi, but Casa Nuestra is intriguing as well

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Last post by Jeff_M.
January 21st, 2020, 6:56 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by bob parsons alberta « January 21st, 2020, 6:53 am
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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 bob parsons alberta
January 21st, 2020, 6:53 am
storing wines vertically?

Last post by Otto Forsberg « January 21st, 2020, 6:35 am
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by Philip Ente » January 19th, 2020, 10:15 am

A prominent Burgundy producer came over and we visited a wine store.
He was quite upset when he saw that they were stocking the magnums, including...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
January 21st, 2020, 6:35 am
2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Russian River Valley, Montafi Ranch

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « January 21st, 2020, 6:30 am
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by Dan Kravitz » January 19th, 2020, 3:52 pm

Medium ruby color. Aromas show some subtlety and secondary character, but still have a lot of fresh pungency, with black raspberry and plenty of...

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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
January 21st, 2020, 6:30 am
Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « January 21st, 2020, 6:30 am
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 10:35 pm
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I have a strong interest in the history and culture of wine growing and making in the Santa Clara and San Benito areas.

Often (in my mind) the...
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Last post by Drew Goin
January 21st, 2020, 6:30 am
Santa Barbara/Buellton/Solvang area wineries to visit

Last post by Peter C. « January 21st, 2020, 6:27 am
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by Peter C. » July 17th, 2019, 9:52 am
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I last visited in 2006 on the ride down the PCH for our honeymoon, any can't miss wineries worth checking out?

What about restaurants?

TIA
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Last post by Peter C.
January 21st, 2020, 6:27 am
Carignan Renaissance, Part Deux

Last post by Drew Goin « January 21st, 2020, 6:24 am
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by Drew Goin » May 4th, 2018, 9:07 pm
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The re-re-emergergence of Carignan(e) the semi-public eye has returned!

While I do not have any legal claim to the Carignan Renaissance name, I do...
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Last post by Drew Goin
January 21st, 2020, 6:24 am
2017 Bordeaux UGC recap

Last post by Mike Reff « January 21st, 2020, 5:03 am

by Mike Reff » January 21st, 2020, 5:03 am

Attended the UGC yesterday during the day at Cipriani in NYC. It has been almost 10 years since I last attended. That thing called 'life' got in the...

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Last post by Mike Reff
January 21st, 2020, 5:03 am
1967 Bertalo: Barbaresco Riserva Specialè (Piedmont, Italy)

Last post by John Stroband « January 21st, 2020, 4:59 am

by John Stroband » January 21st, 2020, 4:59 am

This was one of the bottles I opened from my cellar for a friend for dinner. It was my last bottle of this wine that I had bought years ago from a...

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Last post by John Stroband
January 21st, 2020, 4:59 am
Top three white Burgundy producers in your cellar

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 21st, 2020, 4:43 am
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by Howard Cooper » January 17th, 2020, 5:49 am
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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
January 21st, 2020, 4:43 am
Paso Robles Trip Suggestions

Last post by Matt S. « January 21st, 2020, 4:42 am
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by C. Heinsen » December 5th, 2019, 10:15 am

Hello all!

So I will preface this with the statement that I am pretty sure I have read almost every post regarding Paso visits, specifically around...

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Last post by Matt S.
January 21st, 2020, 4:42 am
TN: 2014 Failla Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 21st, 2020, 3:15 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » January 19th, 2020, 10:12 am

2014 Failla Pinot Noir Hirsch Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (1/18/2020)
A couple of years in the cellar have been good for...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 21st, 2020, 3:15 am
2008 Dom Pérignon

Last post by Robert Sand « January 21st, 2020, 2:04 am
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by Barry Rothof » August 28th, 2019, 2:32 pm
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Last post by Robert Sand
January 21st, 2020, 2:04 am
What Am I Drinking?

Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s « January 20th, 2020, 9:41 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » January 20th, 2020, 3:08 pm

My ongoing frustration with Italian wine labeling. What is this and from where in Italy does it come?
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Colline Del Genovesato Bianco...

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Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s
January 20th, 2020, 9:41 pm
High alcohol wines and aging

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « January 20th, 2020, 9:39 pm
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by Shay h arnoy » January 3rd, 2020, 3:56 pm
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We opened a Clos st Jean CDP 2016 yesterday and it was the most alcoholic wine I may have ever tasted. Kind of bummed we have 3 more of these.

My...
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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
January 20th, 2020, 9:39 pm
BerserkerDay 11 is coming up!! (Jan 27, 2020)

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « January 20th, 2020, 9:02 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » November 25th, 2019, 7:56 am
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I've been asked by a few people over the course of the last couple of weeks about BerserkerDay, and since it's starting to creep up on us, I figured...
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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
January 20th, 2020, 9:02 pm
Alsatian Pinot Noir Recommendation ?

Last post by cjsadler « January 20th, 2020, 8:33 pm
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by Gary Schulte » January 18th, 2020, 6:25 am

Early next month a bunch of local wine industry friends are getting together to taste through different Alsatian wines. Pinot noir seems to be the...

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Last post by cjsadler
January 20th, 2020, 8:33 pm
TN: 2010 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT

Last post by J.Vizuete « January 20th, 2020, 7:45 pm
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by Tim Heaton » January 18th, 2020, 4:35 pm

2010 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (1/6/2020)
Too young; it's entered a secondary phase, but it's still holding...

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Last post by J.Vizuete
January 20th, 2020, 7:45 pm
TN: 2014 Sandlands Trousseau (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Matt Allen « January 20th, 2020, 7:35 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » January 20th, 2020, 4:58 am

2014 Sandlands Trousseau - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (1/20/2020)
Last summer I opened a bottle of this that i had misplaced. I...

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Last post by Matt Allen
January 20th, 2020, 7:35 pm
TN: 2018 Pearl Morissette Violette Cabernet Franc, Niagara.

Last post by Chris Seiber « January 20th, 2020, 7:15 pm
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by bob parsons alberta » January 20th, 2020, 7:05 pm

I have heard good things about this Ontario winery so was keen to try this Cab Franc at a recent do downtown. The owner is from Burgundy and works...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
January 20th, 2020, 7:15 pm
TN: 2001 Isole e Olena Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione de Marchi Toscana

Last post by PaulMills « January 20th, 2020, 7:12 pm
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by Tim Heaton » January 20th, 2020, 3:41 pm

2001 Isole e Olena Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione de Marchi Toscana IGT - Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT (1/20/2020)

I'm an idiot for having just one...

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Last post by PaulMills
January 20th, 2020, 7:12 pm
2018 Coriole Sparta Shiraz.

Last post by bob parsons alberta « January 20th, 2020, 7:02 pm

by bob parsons alberta » January 20th, 2020, 7:02 pm

Goodness me, I enjoy a nice Shiraz! Not sure when I last tasted one but this Coriole was delic.
The 2018 Coriole Sparta Shiraz is only $24 Cdn, 14.5%...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
January 20th, 2020, 7:02 pm
Honoring Michel Lafarge

Last post by Jerry Hey « January 20th, 2020, 6:53 pm
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by Mike Ripley-Lotee » January 17th, 2020, 8:40 pm

To honor Michel we had 1991 Volnay Clos des Chenes tonight.
A 91 for a 91 year old.
Great color. Nose black Cherries, licorice..
Cherry, cassis,...

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Last post by Jerry Hey
January 20th, 2020, 6:53 pm
TN: La Tache in Tuscon

Last post by Jmigliano « January 20th, 2020, 5:52 pm
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by Brad England » January 19th, 2020, 1:51 pm

A great night in Tucson, with dinner prepared by Roger's wife Diane.
Three couples (Nellans/Favre/England), great food, some terrific burgundy, and...

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Last post by Jmigliano
January 20th, 2020, 5:52 pm
TN: 1998 Château Haut-Corbin (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru)

Last post by B. Buzzini « January 20th, 2020, 5:33 pm

by B. Buzzini » January 20th, 2020, 5:33 pm

1998 Château Haut-Corbin - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (1/20/2020)
Last bottle from release, all have been pleasurable, this...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
January 20th, 2020, 5:33 pm
TN: 2014 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville)

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « January 20th, 2020, 5:11 pm
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by bob poirier » May 19th, 2019, 6:42 am

2014 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (5/19/2019)
1-1/2 decant Wow, much more accessible than the 13 last year,...

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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
January 20th, 2020, 5:11 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by Alan Newman « January 20th, 2020, 5:05 pm
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by Corey N. » January 11th, 2017, 7:56 am
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Last post by Alan Newman
January 20th, 2020, 5:05 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by David Buck « January 20th, 2020, 3:58 pm
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There have been several lastbottlewines.com threads, so I thought it would be good to create one overall thread for discussion about the...
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Last post by David Buck
January 20th, 2020, 3:58 pm
Discussion: recent champagne vintages

Last post by Howard Cooper « January 20th, 2020, 2:09 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 20th, 2020, 12:57 pm

We all know 08 and 12 were good; what other vintages have been good going forward? I heard 13 and 14 were good and 15 not so much, 16?

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Last post by Howard Cooper
January 20th, 2020, 2:09 pm
TN: 2012 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « January 20th, 2020, 1:29 pm
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by Dale McClaran » January 20th, 2020, 10:59 am

2012 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (1/20/2020)
Such a light, practically clear color hints at...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
January 20th, 2020, 1:29 pm
Official WTSO thread

Last post by John Glas « January 20th, 2020, 12:59 pm
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Last post by John Glas
January 20th, 2020, 12:59 pm
The repositioning of L’Evangile

Last post by Mark Golodetz « January 20th, 2020, 12:10 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » January 20th, 2020, 7:20 am

It seems that the owners have decided to raise the profile (and prices) of the chateau, targeting a doubling of the price in the next couple of...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
January 20th, 2020, 12:10 pm
TN: 2010 Yves Cuilleron St Joseph L'Amarybelle

Last post by Ramon C « January 20th, 2020, 11:00 am
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by dcornutt » July 13th, 2014, 2:27 pm

This is a St Joe from Yves Cuillereon that is from granitic soil. It is a proprietary cuvee if I understand.
100% syrah.

This is magic.

2010 Yves...

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Last post by Ramon C
January 20th, 2020, 11:00 am
2016 Sauternes Vintage -- Good or Bad?

Last post by Arv R « January 20th, 2020, 10:58 am
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by Tran Bronstein » January 17th, 2020, 12:44 pm

Berserkers,

Got a question. So is 2016 Sauternes any good? I have read nothing but horrible reviews on the vintage. It was a terrible growing...

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Last post by Arv R
January 20th, 2020, 10:58 am
Large format

Last post by C Chen « January 20th, 2020, 10:45 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » January 18th, 2020, 12:59 pm

What do you buy in large format, and why?

Looking at the cellar, the vast majority of mags and larger I have are champagne. I have a few mags of...

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Last post by C Chen
January 20th, 2020, 10:45 am
TN: 2016 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard Sonoma Coast

Last post by Mike Grammer « January 20th, 2020, 10:35 am
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by Tom DeBiase » January 13th, 2020, 2:28 pm

Pretty much everything from Littorai is balanced and delicious. Their wines have that desirable quality of being able to be enjoyed young but also...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
January 20th, 2020, 10:35 am
Barbera vs Zinfandel

Last post by wspohn « January 20th, 2020, 10:30 am

by wspohn » January 20th, 2020, 10:30 am

Went to a new Italian pizza place that just opened and my friend and I each took a bottle. Neither of us knew what the other was bringing.

My...

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Last post by wspohn
January 20th, 2020, 10:30 am
Napa and Sonoma

Last post by Ken Zinns « January 20th, 2020, 10:08 am
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by lleichtman » January 19th, 2020, 11:50 pm

Going back for the first time in 5 years. What are not miss places in either? Or should I just post this in travel? Trying not to spend a fortune on...

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Last post by Ken Zinns
January 20th, 2020, 10:08 am
Ampeau MP and Dauvissat-Camus Preuses

Last post by Hank Victor « January 20th, 2020, 9:50 am
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by C. Keller » January 18th, 2020, 8:56 am

I've got a 93 Robert Ampeau Meursault Perrieres and 15 Dauvissat-Camus Preuses I want to open. Has anyone had any of these lately? Decant? Serve cold...

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Last post by Hank Victor
January 20th, 2020, 9:50 am
Kinsman Inaugural Release

Last post by Alex N « January 20th, 2020, 8:39 am
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by H Guy » May 15th, 2019, 2:58 pm
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It is with great excitement we ask you to please save a date on...
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Last post by Alex N
January 20th, 2020, 8:39 am
Upcoming trip to Burgundy

Last post by alan weinberg « January 20th, 2020, 7:25 am
Replies: 19
by Nick Ellis » April 1st, 2017, 9:20 am

I just found out I will be going to France and will have a few days at the end of my trip to visit Burgundy. I've read the thread on Do's and Don'ts...

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Last post by alan weinberg
January 20th, 2020, 7:25 am
Preferred Brand for Cellar Vapor Barrier

Last post by Mike Q « January 20th, 2020, 6:52 am
Replies: 23
by TDwyer » January 15th, 2020, 4:36 pm

I'm building a wine cellar from scratch and after trying to research the preferred vapor barrier(s) for cellar applications, I have not found a...

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Last post by Mike Q
January 20th, 2020, 6:52 am
Whats your top 5 Clos saint denis?

Last post by A Songeur « January 20th, 2020, 6:50 am
Replies: 63
by YLee » December 26th, 2019, 5:56 pm
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How would you rank your top 5 CSD in order, best to least?
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Last post by A Songeur
January 20th, 2020, 6:50 am
2014 Hudelot-Noellat Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Bas de Combes

Last post by Charlie Gierling « January 20th, 2020, 2:25 am
Replies: 1
by jason stein » January 18th, 2020, 12:42 pm

Checking in on the first of four bottles. This is delightful. Beautiful floral and red-fruited aromatics, with a distinct earthiness as well. More...

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Last post by Charlie Gierling
January 20th, 2020, 2:25 am
TN: 2017 Domaine Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets

Last post by Laurent Gibet « January 20th, 2020, 2:20 am
Replies: 15
by dcornutt » January 14th, 2020, 4:32 pm

This wine is STUNNING!

2017 Domaine Marc Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Caillerets

Under DIAM30 (YES!). A wonderful vibrant complex nose of golden...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
January 20th, 2020, 2:20 am
TN: 2012 Bruno Clair Morey-Saint-Denis En la Rue de Vergy Blanc

Last post by Charlie Gierling « January 20th, 2020, 2:17 am
Replies: 10
by jason stein » January 14th, 2020, 1:55 pm

Oh man, this is good. A beautiful golden color but no signs of premox. On the riper side of White Burgundy, waxy with roasted hazelnuts on the nose....

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Last post by Charlie Gierling
January 20th, 2020, 2:17 am
TN: 2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Perrières

Last post by Kelly Walker « January 19th, 2020, 11:35 pm
Replies: 2
by B. Buzzini » January 19th, 2020, 4:28 pm

2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Perrières - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru (1/19/2020)
Match strike...

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Last post by Kelly Walker
January 19th, 2020, 11:35 pm
2017 Quilceda Creek - yay or nay?

Last post by Anthony Iezzi « January 19th, 2020, 9:41 pm
Replies: 31
by JosephW » January 18th, 2020, 2:42 am

Just got my offer and it is $145 for a 750 and $319 for a magnum.

Tasting note included but no point score from Dunnuck.

Anyone have any insight?...

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Last post by Anthony Iezzi
January 19th, 2020, 9:41 pm
Lots of mature Rioja (1942-1996) in NYC

Last post by john stimson « January 19th, 2020, 9:04 pm
Replies: 20
by Pat Martin » January 17th, 2020, 4:08 pm

Got together with my brother, a few of the NYC regulars (JC, Ramon, and Dale), and a few new wine friends for a wonderful night of mature Rioja at...

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Last post by john stimson
January 19th, 2020, 9:04 pm
TN: 2012 Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée

Last post by Marcus Dean « January 19th, 2020, 7:30 pm
Replies: 3
by jason stein » January 19th, 2020, 7:07 pm

Charles Lachaux's first vintage. A very muscular Vosne. Lots of wood and dark fruit. Grippy. This integrated after a few hours but remained very...

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Last post by Marcus Dean
January 19th, 2020, 7:30 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Mattstolz « January 19th, 2020, 5:33 pm
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by Joe B » February 12th, 2015, 6:20 pm
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Mattstolz
January 19th, 2020, 5:33 pm
2000 Leoville Poyferre

Last post by John Glas « January 19th, 2020, 5:05 pm
Replies: 4
by K John Joseph » January 15th, 2020, 5:50 am

Quick drink at Grailey's on Monday

2000 Leoville Poyferre -- Big complex nose of kirsch, black cherries, cigar box, leather, and smoke. The palate...

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Last post by John Glas
January 19th, 2020, 5:05 pm
Davenport Cellars is Closing 65% off all Wines

Last post by John Glas « January 19th, 2020, 4:53 pm
Replies: 64
by John Glas » December 22nd, 2019, 8:19 am
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Some good wines still left and at $10 a bottle with $30 flat rate shipping is a no brainer.
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Last post by John Glas
January 19th, 2020, 4:53 pm
How should wines with corks be stored?

Last post by Ramon C « January 19th, 2020, 4:51 pm
Replies: 7
by YLee » January 19th, 2020, 1:31 pm

This topic comes up time to time and everyone has their own opinions. So let's do a poll!

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Last post by Ramon C
January 19th, 2020, 4:51 pm
TN: 2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea

Last post by John Glas « January 19th, 2020, 4:49 pm
Replies: 13
by D@vid Bu3ker » June 7th, 2019, 6:01 am

2005 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (6/6/2019)
Served blind at our tasting group, this was the...

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Last post by John Glas
January 19th, 2020, 4:49 pm
I guess they don’t want you bringing mags

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « January 19th, 2020, 4:15 pm
Replies: 30
by Tom Chen » January 16th, 2020, 9:25 pm

Going to a nice steakhouse with four other couples and was thinking about bringing a nice magnum. Corkage is $45/bottle, which is a bit high, but...

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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
January 19th, 2020, 4:15 pm
TN: 2011 Domaine Fourrier Bourgogne Blanc

Last post by William Kelley « January 19th, 2020, 3:01 pm
Replies: 3
by jason stein » January 19th, 2020, 2:01 pm

From vines planted around Chambolle. Delightful. Not a sharp edge in sight. Very smooth and rich, with notes of butterscotch, lemon curd, roasted...

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Last post by William Kelley
January 19th, 2020, 3:01 pm
Paris Bound in February

Last post by Ethan H « January 19th, 2020, 2:48 pm
Replies: 20
by Demian Saenz » January 17th, 2020, 7:01 pm

Alright Berserkers, I need your input for our next trip. We're heading to Paris the week of Feb 16. Family of four planning to do all of the usual...

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Last post by Ethan H
January 19th, 2020, 2:48 pm
"Fantastic Value!"

Last post by Jim Stewart « January 19th, 2020, 2:24 pm
Replies: 83
by Jim Stewart » December 22nd, 2019, 6:34 am
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What is the most recent wine you have tasted that you would say this about, regardless of price?
Your value can be anywhere on the price spectrum !...
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Last post by Jim Stewart
January 19th, 2020, 2:24 pm
White Burgundy under DIAM

Last post by billnanson « January 19th, 2020, 2:23 pm
Replies: 26
by Robert Grenley » January 14th, 2020, 10:52 pm

Two questions (because I am thinking of dipping a toe back into WB):

1. What is the most up-to-date list of which WB producers are bottling their...

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Last post by billnanson
January 19th, 2020, 2:23 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

Last post by YLee « January 19th, 2020, 2:19 pm
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by Jin F » January 11th, 2020, 2:44 pm

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Got my chateau...

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Last post by YLee
January 19th, 2020, 2:19 pm
Thoughts on 2016 Jean-Marc Roulot Bourgogne Blanc?

Last post by C. Keller « January 19th, 2020, 12:55 pm
Replies: 10
by jason stein » January 18th, 2020, 5:36 am

Given that Roulot purchased fruit from Mâcon and Chablis for this vintage, there has seemed to be some controversy over the quality of the 2016 BB....

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Last post by C. Keller
January 19th, 2020, 12:55 pm
A few photos from recent Sonoma / Napa wine trip

Last post by C Chen « January 19th, 2020, 12:51 pm
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by Ken Zinns » January 16th, 2020, 8:26 pm

Thought I'd post a few photos from a Sonoma / Napa wine trip last week with Eric Anderson of Grape-Nutz and another friend. Should have a Grape-Nutz...

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Last post by C Chen
January 19th, 2020, 12:51 pm
TN: 98' Vieux Telegraphe

Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s « January 19th, 2020, 12:43 pm
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by jbray23 » April 18th, 2011, 12:35 am

98' Vieux Telegraphe- Opened about an hour before consumption, no decant but probably should have based on the small amount of sediment. Pristine...

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Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s
January 19th, 2020, 12:43 pm
Recommendations on a 1940 wine, port, madeira, etc?

Last post by Eric Ifune « January 19th, 2020, 12:11 pm
Replies: 21
by Robert.A.Jr. » January 11th, 2020, 1:03 pm

My mom’s 80th is end of this month, I’m having a really nice chef’s dinner at the house for the whole family. Would be fun to have a wine from her...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
January 19th, 2020, 12:11 pm
Impact of Crawlspace Encapsulation on Cellar Performance

Last post by Kelly Walker « January 19th, 2020, 10:54 am
Replies: 14
by Kelly Walker » January 18th, 2020, 2:01 pm

Living in the Carolinas we do not have basements, but almost exclusively crawlspaces. This is mainly due to the clay soils. When I built my new...

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Last post by Kelly Walker
January 19th, 2020, 10:54 am
Just tried Caymus 40th.....

Last post by John Glas « January 19th, 2020, 10:23 am
Replies: 492
by ericskitei » November 9th, 2014, 8:36 am
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Went to a local wine shop that has the Caymus 40th at their tasting bar at $7 a pour. I had little to no desire to try it, but I just needed to see...
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Last post by John Glas
January 19th, 2020, 10:23 am
TN's: 2006 Lafarge Chateau des Ducs and 2005 Williams Selyem Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Last post by Philip Ente « January 19th, 2020, 10:21 am
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by Rick Joyer » January 18th, 2020, 10:57 am

Its been quite some time since I posted a TN here, but had a couple of enjoyable bottles last night and figured I'd share.

2006 Domaine Michel...

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Last post by Philip Ente
January 19th, 2020, 10:21 am
How much wine did you consume in 2019?

Last post by Scott Brunson « January 19th, 2020, 10:03 am
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by P_WythesJr » January 16th, 2020, 6:54 am

For me:
Drank - 158 bottles (yikes!)
Donated - 11 bottles
Gifted - 21 bottles
Sold - 2 bottles

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Last post by Scott Brunson
January 19th, 2020, 10:03 am
TN: 2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien

Last post by Alex Frank « January 19th, 2020, 9:47 am
Replies: 14
by Alex Frank » January 18th, 2020, 12:48 pm

First-ever tasting note posted here, so please be gentle.

2000 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien

I was sworn into the Washington State Bar...

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Last post by Alex Frank
January 19th, 2020, 9:47 am
Nice Bottles Don't Necessarily Make Good Pairings: Exhibit "A".

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « January 19th, 2020, 9:46 am
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by LMD Ermitaño » January 17th, 2020, 8:40 am

Saturday, the 4th January 2020, was a quiet dinner out with my family in celebration of our 28th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, my 2nd son was...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
January 19th, 2020, 9:46 am
TN: 2017 Beaujolais

Last post by Alan Rath « January 19th, 2020, 9:38 am

by Alan Rath » January 19th, 2020, 9:38 am

2017 Domaine du Vissoux / Pierre-Marie Chermette Beaujolais Coeur de Vendange - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais (12/5/2019)
Quite dark, medium body,...

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Last post by Alan Rath
January 19th, 2020, 9:38 am
PSA: First Bottle Wines Sale

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2020, 9:32 am
Replies: 14
by J. Rock » June 14th, 2019, 5:45 pm

Just a heads up, FirstBottleWines.com is having a 15% off sale on everything site wide from now through Monday with the promo code SUMMER2019. I...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2020, 9:32 am
In Re: BYOB Japan - Dinner at Oshino Yashima.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « January 19th, 2020, 9:20 am

by LMD Ermitaño » January 19th, 2020, 9:20 am

In connection with the earlier thread about BYOB in Japan, remembering what one of my Tokyo-based Japanese wino friends told me, it naturally helps...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
January 19th, 2020, 9:20 am
TN: Vieux Donjon Vertical

Last post by wspohn « January 19th, 2020, 8:10 am
Replies: 16
by wspohn » January 15th, 2020, 1:08 pm

Notes from a Vieux Donjon vertical tasting dinner at a local restaurant.

2017 Chante Cigale Extrait blanc – mid golden colour, and a nose of...

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Last post by wspohn
January 19th, 2020, 8:10 am
Need Help Deciding on Wine Storage Options at Home

Last post by Paul Jaouen « January 19th, 2020, 7:40 am
Replies: 21
by John Flanagan » January 15th, 2020, 4:20 pm

When I recently lived in California, I built a rudimentary cellar in my garage from 2x4s, plywood, lots of insulation, sheet rock, and a window air...

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Last post by Paul Jaouen
January 19th, 2020, 7:40 am
TN: Chateau Musar Rouge 2012

Last post by Otto Forsberg « January 19th, 2020, 6:12 am
Replies: 13
by SainaN » January 16th, 2020, 12:53 pm

I've been drinking a Ch. Musar Rouge 2012 , the most recent release, over the past three days. It was actually pretty open aromatically even on day...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
January 19th, 2020, 6:12 am
White burgundy producer classification

Last post by Ethan Abraham « January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am

by Ethan Abraham » January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am

There are excellent threads here on classification of red burg producers. Has anyone put together anything similar for white? This is likely...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
January 19th, 2020, 6:01 am
What’s the last bottle in your cellar you’ll drink?

Last post by YLee « January 19th, 2020, 4:56 am
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » January 17th, 2020, 8:36 pm
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Me: 2016 Sottimano Barbaresco Cottá -...
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January 19th, 2020, 4:56 am

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