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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 S. Rash « March 24th, 2019, 4:11 pm
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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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March 24th, 2019, 4:11 pm
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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March 19th, 2019, 2:29 pm
New Guy disillusioned with WA

Last post by Victor Hong « April 20th, 2019, 5:51 am
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by markjchambers » April 19th, 2019, 8:44 am

I just came over from the Wine Advocate to see what Berserkers is all about. I subscribed to the WA for 20 years, but things have really deteriorated...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 20th, 2019, 5:51 am
Jordan Releasing First-Ever All French Oak Aged Cabernet

Last post by Lisa Mattson « April 20th, 2019, 5:41 am

by Lisa Mattson » April 20th, 2019, 5:41 am

Hi guys,
I know there are a lot of Wine Berserkers in Los Angeles, and I wanted to make sure you knew about this significant shift with Jordan...

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Last post by Lisa Mattson
April 20th, 2019, 5:41 am
TN: 2007 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pierres Dorées

Last post by John Danza « April 20th, 2019, 5:33 am

by John Danza » April 20th, 2019, 5:33 am

2007 Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Pierres Dorées - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (4/20/2019)
It's been two years since I...

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Last post by John Danza
April 20th, 2019, 5:33 am
Red Burg, Santa Cruz Mountain Pinot and a terrific Albarino surprise

Last post by JDavisRoby « April 20th, 2019, 5:31 am
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by Dan Kravitz » April 16th, 2019, 4:18 pm

One nice thing about wine business trips is that I sometimes get to dine at the homes of friends who do not live nearby and are not ITB. At the end...

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April 20th, 2019, 5:31 am
Ribeira Sacra

Last post by J. D'Antonio « April 20th, 2019, 5:28 am
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by Ebbe Bonde Soerensen » April 19th, 2019, 12:44 am

A fantastic area in Spain, grapes both red and white. The whites are mostly Albarino, Godello, Dona Blanca, red is Mencia, Cannonau(Grenache) plus...

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Last post by J. D'Antonio
April 20th, 2019, 5:28 am
A Bevy of Bedrocks in Milwaukee (Unicorn Sightings)

Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o « April 20th, 2019, 5:23 am
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by Rich Brown » April 19th, 2019, 8:54 am

So a few weeks back I got word that we were going to be having our national sales summit in none other than Mil-U-Wa-Kay (que Wane's World references...

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Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o
April 20th, 2019, 5:23 am
Madeira question

Last post by NoahR « April 20th, 2019, 4:31 am
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by George Chadwick » April 15th, 2019, 10:35 pm

IMG_20190415_223256703.jpg IMG_20190415_223317702.jpg Bought this. Googled it, no help. Any idea of how long ago it was bottled? Of the contents?...

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April 20th, 2019, 4:31 am
Does Cognac eventually go bad ?

Last post by NoahR « April 20th, 2019, 4:28 am
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by Alan Eden » April 19th, 2019, 9:43 am

I know that Cognac and Scotch dont age as such in the bottle but at what point do they start to fall apart ? ie if you have a 50 year old cognac how...

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April 20th, 2019, 4:28 am
Ray Walker's New New Bourbon Company - Saint Cloud Kentucky Bourbon

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « April 20th, 2019, 4:18 am
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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
April 20th, 2019, 4:18 am
Dig through this wine list challenge.

Last post by Robert M yers « April 20th, 2019, 3:40 am
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by Robert M yers » April 18th, 2019, 1:38 pm

I always enjoy living vicariously through the help with wine lists threads so I thought I’d pose one that we have upcoming.

We are heading to New...

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Last post by Robert M yers
April 20th, 2019, 3:40 am
Brett in Burgundy - the red wine premox?

Last post by Otto Forsberg « April 20th, 2019, 2:52 am
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by joz€f p1nxten » April 19th, 2019, 1:44 pm

I was just flipping through the latest Burghound report covering red CdB 2017 and it started with a warning that Allen Meadows had never come across...

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April 20th, 2019, 2:52 am
Does anyone drink Sauvignon Blanc anymore?

Last post by Morten Båtbukt « April 20th, 2019, 1:46 am
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » March 6th, 2014, 5:43 pm
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I used to drink a fair amount of this during the summer, but in recent years I've gravitated to other whites, rose, and lighter reds if it's on a...
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Last post by Morten Båtbukt
April 20th, 2019, 1:46 am
Sending bottles home from Napa

Last post by Dennis Borczon « April 20th, 2019, 1:03 am
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by EHeffner » April 16th, 2019, 7:59 am

Visiting Napa for first time next month. Going to celebrate a birthday and figured it may be fun to pick up some bottles while out there to bring...

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Last post by Dennis Borczon
April 20th, 2019, 1:03 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Ramon C « April 20th, 2019, 12:39 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 Ramon C
April 20th, 2019, 12:39 am
Wine Drinking In Burgundy Is Good

Last post by c fu « April 20th, 2019, 12:24 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » April 16th, 2019, 1:12 am

We were about to rendezvous with William Kelley at Au Fil du Zinc in Chablis. Patrick asked me how I knew William. Having explained that I met him in...

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Last post by c fu
April 20th, 2019, 12:24 am
Why is the level of fervor is uneven: old world versus new world palates...

Last post by Ron Slye « April 20th, 2019, 12:17 am
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by Brandon R » April 16th, 2019, 3:02 pm
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In a post over on the CT forums, someone re-posted a TN on a well-respected California Bordeaux-style blend (2012 Insignia). The original TN author...
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Last post by Ron Slye
April 20th, 2019, 12:17 am
Jeb Dunnuck on 2016 Washington State

Last post by Gray G « April 19th, 2019, 11:37 pm
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by Lee Bogdanoff » April 17th, 2019, 1:04 pm

Jeb's tastes align with mine, and I find him an incredibly reliable taster. He is not afraid to heap high praise on an inexpensive wine, and vice...

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Last post by Gray G
April 19th, 2019, 11:37 pm
TN: 2013 Etienne Sauzet Bourgogne Blanc (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc)

Last post by IlkkaL « April 19th, 2019, 11:20 pm

by IlkkaL » April 19th, 2019, 11:20 pm

Having had a few grander wines from Sauzet in the past I was looking forward to a more chiseled, acid-driven wine here. That was not the case but a...

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April 19th, 2019, 11:20 pm
Terry Theise’s 2018 Germany Vintage Report

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « April 19th, 2019, 11:02 pm
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by David_K » April 15th, 2019, 7:40 am

Is out. Seems to be low acid, low botrytis, but hard to glean much else from it. Anyone with first-hand experience?

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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
April 19th, 2019, 11:02 pm
Ramey Pedregal 2011 cab

Last post by Mark C Johnson « April 19th, 2019, 9:53 pm
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by Alan Eden » April 19th, 2019, 5:42 pm

Another 11 Napa wine and yet again i love it. These 11’s all seem to me to taste how i think of Bordeaux’s, great mouthfeel, less fruit forward then...

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Last post by Mark C Johnson
April 19th, 2019, 9:53 pm
Lunch with Condrieu, 1975 reds and a couple of ancient Cognacs

Last post by Al Osterheld « April 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » April 19th, 2019, 9:00 am

A couple of friends came for lunch, and it was just about warm enough to have Champagne and hors d’oeuvres outside, before retiring indoors for...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
April 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
TN: 1980 Nevada City Cellars Zinfandel, Amador County. Mind. BLOWN!!

Last post by Karl K « April 19th, 2019, 9:03 pm
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by Rich Brown » April 19th, 2019, 7:02 pm

1980 Nevada City Cellars Zinfandel. Mind. Blown! No idea the history of this winery (paging Tom Hill), but I am absolutely floored at how good this...

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Last post by Karl K
April 19th, 2019, 9:03 pm
Post your CELLAR PIC time…..

Last post by Dan Kravitz « April 19th, 2019, 7:22 pm
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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 Dan Kravitz
April 19th, 2019, 7:22 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by Scott Watkins « April 19th, 2019, 7:21 pm
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WTSO and Last Bottle have their threads, so time to put one up for Costco. Varies from location to location and in SF we are lucky to have the Mtn...
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Last post by Scott Watkins
April 19th, 2019, 7:21 pm
BS pricing

Last post by Mark Y « April 19th, 2019, 6:42 pm
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by GregT » April 19th, 2019, 12:29 pm

Basically, they want Tokaji Aszú to be as revered as it once was. Today in the US, people think of Burgundy and Bordeaux as being the most...

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Last post by Mark Y
April 19th, 2019, 6:42 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « April 19th, 2019, 6:21 pm
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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 Robert.A.Jr.
April 19th, 2019, 6:21 pm
German Eiswein Label Deciphering Help

Last post by Cam Wheeler « April 19th, 2019, 5:39 pm
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by Brad B a l l i n g e r » April 19th, 2019, 8:47 am

Looking for Producer (and hopefully vintage) information on this wine. I know Village + Vineyard is Heppenheimer Stemmler. Photos sent by a friend,...

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Last post by Cam Wheeler
April 19th, 2019, 5:39 pm
anyone have a copy of "Pomerol" by Neal Martin they don't need anymore?

Last post by Arv R « April 19th, 2019, 5:08 pm
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by p. raghib » April 18th, 2019, 12:59 pm

I'm happy to buy or trade for a copy.

please pm.

thanks

-paul

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Last post by Arv R
April 19th, 2019, 5:08 pm
Edenic Chardonnays

Last post by Dan Kravitz « April 19th, 2019, 4:31 pm

by Dan Kravitz » April 19th, 2019, 4:31 pm

Sometimes ya gotta pull the corks!

2010 Domaine Eden Chardonnay – Consumed three days ago. Surprisingly light gold-green color. The aromas are...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
April 19th, 2019, 4:31 pm
Wines with stamina

Last post by Joseph MR « April 19th, 2019, 4:25 pm

by Joseph MR » April 19th, 2019, 4:25 pm

I’m enjoying a glass of 2010 Albert Mann Riesling Schlossberg from a bottle opened last weekend.
Lovely persistent floral nose, citrus and baked...

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Last post by Joseph MR
April 19th, 2019, 4:25 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Robert M yers « April 19th, 2019, 3:57 pm
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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 Robert M yers
April 19th, 2019, 3:57 pm
What are your top italian whites ?

Last post by Brad B a l l i n g e r « April 19th, 2019, 2:24 pm
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by Laurent Gibet » April 1st, 2019, 8:21 am
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* Trebbiano d'Abruzzo Valentini
* Etna bianco Benanti (carricante)

I also found great the sweet Maculan Acininobili 1998...
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Last post by Brad B a l l i n g e r
April 19th, 2019, 2:24 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 19th, 2019, 1:57 pm
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Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 19th, 2019, 1:57 pm
What’s this wine flaw

Last post by Tom DeBiase « April 19th, 2019, 12:09 pm
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by Brian Gilp » April 19th, 2019, 6:14 am

I did a quick search here and elsewhere and think it’s a disulfide of some kind but not positive. Any confirmation or other ideas?

Oregon Chardonnay...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
April 19th, 2019, 12:09 pm
TN: A smattering

Last post by Stephen Faulkner « April 19th, 2019, 12:01 pm

by Stephen Faulkner » April 19th, 2019, 12:01 pm

2010 Carlisle Bennett Valle Syrah - Pleasant nose of darker red fruit, but palate is muddled, little fruit, slight acidic/harsh note, clipped finish....

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Last post by Stephen Faulkner
April 19th, 2019, 12:01 pm
EuroCave question

Last post by Don Appleton « April 19th, 2019, 11:22 am
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by Don Appleton » April 17th, 2019, 2:53 pm

I bought my EuroCave Premiere “M” about 9 months ago. I have been having ongoing problems with several of the sliding shelves-they became very...

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Last post by Don Appleton
April 19th, 2019, 11:22 am
TN: Serve the servants

Last post by Doug Schulman « April 19th, 2019, 10:59 am
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by Markus S » April 18th, 2019, 3:42 pm

Let's get these out of the way before they become lost to history (or the silverfish get their way!). Over the many previous months I dare say......

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Last post by Doug Schulman
April 19th, 2019, 10:59 am
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by HiltonDG « April 19th, 2019, 10:06 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 HiltonDG
April 19th, 2019, 10:06 am
Paris-Roubaix with the Boys: 1993 Dunn HB, 1986 La Dominique, 2002 d’Armailhac, 2004 Giscours

Last post by Herwig Janssen « April 19th, 2019, 9:45 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » April 18th, 2019, 5:01 am

MarcF and I gathered several of our cycling buddies for a replay of the famed Paris Roubaix bike race, the one race I’d want to win were I a pro....

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Last post by Herwig Janssen
April 19th, 2019, 9:45 am
TN: Dirty and Rowdy Trifecta

Last post by Rich Brown « April 19th, 2019, 9:20 am
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by Tom DeBiase » April 17th, 2019, 5:02 pm

Tasted these wines over the past few weeks and like every wine Hardy makes these were all terrific even with drinking the two whites out of the worst...

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Last post by Rich Brown
April 19th, 2019, 9:20 am
Back on the Rhone wagon again!

Last post by J a y H a c k « April 19th, 2019, 8:30 am
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by Ebbe Bonde Soerensen » January 19th, 2011, 9:09 pm

Just realized that Domaine Gramenon is back on the track.Haven seen those wines for a long time, used to be a Parker fav.
Are these wines available...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
April 19th, 2019, 8:30 am
What's your average spend per Champagne bottle in your collection?

Last post by J a y H a c k « April 19th, 2019, 8:15 am
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by Mark B » April 12th, 2019, 10:45 am
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Last post by J a y H a c k
April 19th, 2019, 8:15 am
Wine shopping in Jerusalem

Last post by J a y H a c k « April 19th, 2019, 8:09 am
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by Xavier S » April 17th, 2019, 8:41 pm

Hi all, I will be in Jerusalem for a couple of days and wanted to see if I could get recommendations on wine shops and particular wines not available...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
April 19th, 2019, 8:09 am
TN: 2007 Copain Pinot Noir Baker Ranch (USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 19th, 2019, 7:05 am
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by Alan Rath » September 16th, 2009, 11:24 pm

2007 Copain Pinot Noir Baker Ranch - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (9/16/2009)
Medium bodied, medium dark garnet in color, lightly...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
April 19th, 2019, 7:05 am
Some impressions on the 2015 Barolo vintage

Last post by Gary York « April 19th, 2019, 2:59 am
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by MiranK » February 1st, 2019, 3:11 pm

Hi there. I've been tasting quite a few Baroli from various vintages lately so I thought it would be fun to share some impressions.

2014 is not one...

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Last post by Gary York
April 19th, 2019, 2:59 am
Hundred Acre Wraith

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « April 18th, 2019, 10:51 pm
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by Will Lewis » August 22nd, 2018, 11:42 am

So, I have been on Hundred Acres' list for a while. I passed on Wraith initially, and I can't find any real reviews of the wine. It's not being...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
April 18th, 2019, 10:51 pm
TN: 2018 Ryme Vermentino, 2018 Ryme Sangiovese Friulano

Last post by Bryce K « April 18th, 2019, 9:25 pm
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by Tom DeBiase » April 18th, 2019, 7:14 pm

2018 Ryme Cellars Vermentino Hers Las Brisas Vineyard: Aromatic aromas of apple, citrus, tropical fruit. Flavors follow the nose with golden apple,...

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Last post by Bryce K
April 18th, 2019, 9:25 pm
Dublere being sold

Last post by jcoley3 « April 18th, 2019, 8:36 pm
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by Howard Cooper » April 17th, 2019, 3:19 pm

Sad for me, hopefully happy for Blair. Really nice person and excellent winemaker. Very much enjoy his wines.

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Last post by jcoley3
April 18th, 2019, 8:36 pm
Best wines since the beginning of 2019

Last post by Mattstolz « April 18th, 2019, 8:16 pm
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by Laurent Gibet » March 11th, 2019, 9:13 am
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Barolo Massolino Parussi 2011 : 18/20
Barolo Burlotto Acclivi 2013 : 18/20
Barolo Rinaldi Tre Tine 2011 : 18/20

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Last post by Mattstolz
April 18th, 2019, 8:16 pm
What's your house champagne?

Last post by ykwon « April 18th, 2019, 8:05 pm
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by mattccheung » April 16th, 2019, 3:45 pm
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Last post by ykwon
April 18th, 2019, 8:05 pm
Bordeaux warehouse fire

Last post by GregP « April 18th, 2019, 7:14 pm
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by cjsavino » April 18th, 2019, 3:57 pm

Not sure what was stored there, but two million bottles destroyed

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Last post by GregP
April 18th, 2019, 7:14 pm
TN: Babcock Syrah BlackLabel '97...(short/boring)

Last post by larry schaffer « April 18th, 2019, 6:46 pm
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by TomHill » April 18th, 2019, 1:55 pm

Larry brought this mystery wine last night:
1. Babcock Syrah BlackLabelCuvee SBVlly (13.6%) Lompoc 1997 : Dark color w/ no bricking; very strong...

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Last post by larry schaffer
April 18th, 2019, 6:46 pm
Michelin restaurants and fabulous wines: Inside the secret team dinners that have built the Spurs' dynasty

Last post by Maxwell A. « April 18th, 2019, 5:48 pm
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by c fu » April 18th, 2019, 6:50 am

From the author that brought you the NBA secret wine society.

Seated at the head of one of those tables, beside a window that offers a sweeping...

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Last post by Maxwell A.
April 18th, 2019, 5:48 pm
2013 F. Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi Riserva

Last post by Tom Maskell « April 18th, 2019, 5:27 pm
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by JohnP » February 28th, 2019, 11:25 am

I've been a longtime fan of Francesco Rinaldi Barolo. So in 2013 they made a Riserva , first time ever. Has anyone tried this yet? I hear it doesn't...

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Last post by Tom Maskell
April 18th, 2019, 5:27 pm
Work is lots of Oregon Pinots

Last post by Vincent Fritzsche « April 18th, 2019, 4:08 pm
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by Jim Anderson » April 18th, 2019, 8:43 am

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Some days work is about learning about what is going on around you. Pretty nice line up of interesting...

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Last post by Vincent Fritzsche
April 18th, 2019, 4:08 pm
TN: 2016 Henri Germain et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Charmes

Last post by dcornutt « April 18th, 2019, 3:58 pm

by dcornutt » April 18th, 2019, 3:58 pm

This is a great year for this wine to my taste buds. I buy this every year. Sometimes the reduction on this wine when young is very strong. It can...

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Last post by dcornutt
April 18th, 2019, 3:58 pm
TN: 2017 A.J. Adam Riesling Trocken

Last post by Jim Stewart « April 18th, 2019, 3:55 pm

by Jim Stewart » April 18th, 2019, 3:55 pm

I have recently developed a liking for Riesling. I do not mind a bit of residual sweetness in the wine and find it can play well with the mineral and...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
April 18th, 2019, 3:55 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by MatthewT « April 18th, 2019, 1:49 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 MatthewT
April 18th, 2019, 1:49 pm
April Frost in Burgundy

Last post by Casey Hartlip « April 18th, 2019, 1:10 pm
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by John J » April 14th, 2019, 10:54 am
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Interesting video of early morning straw fires to fight the frost in Chambolle (Antoine Amiot-Servelle’s IG). Third year in a row they have had to...
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Last post by Casey Hartlip
April 18th, 2019, 1:10 pm
Greatest Expressions of Sangiovese?

Last post by J. Galang « April 18th, 2019, 11:31 am
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by NoahR » March 11th, 2019, 9:14 am
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Curious as to the Mob’s thoughts. What are your top 5 expressions of Sangiovese, and why? Can be less than 100%.

Pergola Torte? A Chianti like...
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Last post by J. Galang
April 18th, 2019, 11:31 am
Recommendation for Passover wines

Last post by GregP « April 18th, 2019, 11:23 am
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by EHeffner » March 30th, 2018, 6:24 am

Any recommendations for Kosher for Passover wines? My grandparents usually serve Manischevitz so I like to pick up a bottle or two to bring

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Last post by GregP
April 18th, 2019, 11:23 am
sami-odi arrives in ny

Last post by mark rudner « April 18th, 2019, 10:22 am

by mark rudner » April 18th, 2019, 10:22 am

so back in january i heard from fraser about an offer of his latest 2 wines
for those of us that get styro shipments regularly we all know the shapes...

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Last post by mark rudner
April 18th, 2019, 10:22 am
"Millennials Now Ruining Wine As Well"

Last post by Jay Miller « April 18th, 2019, 10:09 am
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » January 31st, 2019, 10:19 am
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Interesting article on Wine-Searcher written by Blake Gray...

Some callouts I found interesting:
- Overall wine sales in the US are actually...
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Last post by Jay Miller
April 18th, 2019, 10:09 am
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Richard T r i m p i « April 18th, 2019, 9:29 am
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by Scott Tallman » January 19th, 2017, 8:04 pm
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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 Richard T r i m p i
April 18th, 2019, 9:29 am
[ Yellow Tail ]: Tastes Like Happy "Me Time"

Last post by Mark B « April 18th, 2019, 7:58 am
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by Mark B » April 17th, 2019, 10:30 pm

You're just as guilty for clicking this as I am for posting it.

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Last post by Mark B
April 18th, 2019, 7:58 am
Amarone questions / Decanting

Last post by John Kight « April 18th, 2019, 6:06 am
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by Sh@n A » April 3rd, 2019, 5:55 am

I have a 1981 Bertani Amarone on tap for this weekend. I am relatively new to Amarone, having had only a couple, which have been on both sides of...

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Last post by John Kight
April 18th, 2019, 6:06 am
Barolo dinner last Thursday

Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N « April 18th, 2019, 6:01 am
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by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N » April 15th, 2019, 11:45 am

Barolo dinner at Grappa Thursday night. Great evening. Grappa put together a menu that paired well and gave us great service as usual. I wasn't...

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Last post by R0$$ M 0 R R 1 $ 0 N
April 18th, 2019, 6:01 am
A great review of the original Williams Selyem and a derivative winery, WesMar

Last post by Bud Carey « April 18th, 2019, 5:54 am
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by Blake Brown » April 17th, 2019, 11:53 pm

This comes from friend, Rusty Gaffney, who has been a longtime fan of WS and personal friend to Burt and Ed:

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Last post by Bud Carey
April 18th, 2019, 5:54 am
Burgundy or Bordeaux, which is better?

Last post by David Glasser « April 18th, 2019, 5:37 am

by David Glasser » April 18th, 2019, 5:37 am

An article in the Telegraph last summer rated the two areas in a number of categories, including food and wine. They say it’s a tie. Free but may...

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Last post by David Glasser
April 18th, 2019, 5:37 am
TN: 2012 Dönnhoff Riesling (Germany, Nahe)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 18th, 2019, 4:47 am

by D@vid Bu3ker » April 18th, 2019, 4:47 am

2012 Dönnhoff Riesling - Germany, Nahe (4/17/2019)
Refreshing, bright, barely off-dry, food friendly, and just barely starting to develop some aged...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 18th, 2019, 4:47 am
dasweinforum.de

Last post by Charlie Gierling « April 18th, 2019, 1:17 am
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by Josh Grossman » April 17th, 2019, 11:14 pm

Ich liebe weine von Deutschland. I've been loving spatburgunder and riesling forever-but was trying to research an offer tonight and came across the...

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Last post by Charlie Gierling
April 18th, 2019, 1:17 am
TN: Tasting Old Reds w/ Blair...(long/boring)

Last post by Mark C Johnson « April 18th, 2019, 12:05 am
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by TomHill » April 17th, 2019, 9:21 am

Last week (4/10/19), we did a Tasting With Blair Swartz:
1. Louis Jadot Beaune-Chouacheux AC: Beaune 1er Cru (13.5%) Beaune 1990 : Med.light color w/...

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Last post by Mark C Johnson
April 18th, 2019, 12:05 am
1947 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage -- Advice on When to Decant

Last post by lleichtman « April 17th, 2019, 9:29 pm
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by Bob G a y n o r » April 13th, 2019, 12:22 pm

This is a last-minute request for advice on when to decant a 1947 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage (fill almost into neck; recent slight seepage )......

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Last post by lleichtman
April 17th, 2019, 9:29 pm
Cellar rack individual bottle slot sizes?

Last post by Randy Bowman « April 17th, 2019, 8:39 pm
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by Jeff Johannsmeyer » April 16th, 2019, 8:22 pm

We're getting ready to finish the rec room in our basement, part of which will be a passive cellar room. The goal is capacity over aesthetics, so it...

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Last post by Randy Bowman
April 17th, 2019, 8:39 pm
TN: 2008 Thomas Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

Last post by DurstinS « April 17th, 2019, 7:45 pm
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by Jason Petty » April 10th, 2019, 7:08 pm

Its unlike any domestic pinot noir I’ve ever smelled. Like sticking your nose in a freshly shined unworn new pair of leather dress shoes right off...

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Last post by DurstinS
April 17th, 2019, 7:45 pm
TN: Few wines at Tequila Revolucion, Fairfield, CT

Last post by Matthew Slywka « April 17th, 2019, 6:33 pm

by Matthew Slywka » April 17th, 2019, 6:33 pm

FEW WINES AT TEQUILA REVOLUCION - Tequila Revolucion (4/7/2019)

A few of us got together for some authentic Mexican food at Tequila Revolucion in...

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Last post by Matthew Slywka
April 17th, 2019, 6:33 pm
TN: 2013 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)

Last post by Kirk.Grant « April 17th, 2019, 6:21 pm
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by Alan Rath » January 21st, 2016, 8:12 pm

2013 Pierre Gonon St. Joseph - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph (1/21/2016)
Dark, almost opaque garnet/violet, medium full bodied,...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
April 17th, 2019, 6:21 pm
TN: 2005 Darioush - Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 17th, 2019, 5:11 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » May 27th, 2016, 12:10 pm

2005 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (3/4/2016)
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 17th, 2019, 5:11 pm
TN: 2016 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard

Last post by C Chen « April 17th, 2019, 4:04 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » April 16th, 2019, 4:54 pm

2016 Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (4/16/2019)
Last minute replacement, as the...

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Last post by C Chen
April 17th, 2019, 4:04 pm
Fedex Home Delivery

Last post by Len Lescosky « April 17th, 2019, 3:51 pm
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by T@ntina A » April 8th, 2019, 10:33 am

Does anyone have experience with Fedex Home for wine deliveries? I read this is different from Fedex ground because they have more flexibility (they...

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Last post by Len Lescosky
April 17th, 2019, 3:51 pm
California wine for a British friend.

Last post by robert creth « April 17th, 2019, 3:50 pm
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by robert creth » September 17th, 2016, 2:03 pm
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I am just finishing a visit to England and have been treated to some wonderful meals and hospitality from some new friends. They are great cooks and...
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Last post by robert creth
April 17th, 2019, 3:50 pm
wine shop in Plymouth-Northville-Ann Arbor area

Last post by Roger Ouellette « April 17th, 2019, 2:41 pm
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by Brian Crabtree » August 20th, 2012, 5:50 am

Just moved to Plymouth, Mich. What are recommended shops in the area?

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Last post by Roger Ouellette
April 17th, 2019, 2:41 pm
'96 & '98 Musar side by side

Last post by Kirk.Grant « April 17th, 2019, 2:32 pm
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by Kirk.Grant » January 20th, 2019, 8:51 am

We had a small gathering...and thought that it was time to check-in on the 96 & 96 based on my last tasting of these two in 2015.

1996 Chateau...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
April 17th, 2019, 2:32 pm
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by mattccheung « April 17th, 2019, 2:20 pm
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by Frank Murray III » June 1st, 2017, 5:59 pm
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It seems week after week that Envoyer has been offering one cool Champagne after another. Just today, the Vilmart Cuvee Rubis '10. Earlier this week...
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Last post by mattccheung
April 17th, 2019, 2:20 pm
TN: Fevre Flowers St Jean Las Cases Radici Thelema

Last post by wspohn « April 17th, 2019, 1:06 pm

by wspohn » April 17th, 2019, 1:06 pm

Notes from a blind tasting at a lunch at a local restaurant:

2015 Gaba do Xil Godello – the wines were split equally between white and red and this...

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Last post by wspohn
April 17th, 2019, 1:06 pm
The Paring Red by Jonota

Last post by Viet Ly « April 17th, 2019, 10:05 am
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by Karl F » October 24th, 2017, 7:14 pm

So, I came onto this wine last year from a local merchant. The 2012
I have to say that it is quite delicious. I really like this Red Blend. I have a...

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Last post by Viet Ly
April 17th, 2019, 10:05 am
Bottle Heft- Do you care?

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « April 17th, 2019, 9:52 am
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by BenjaminL » April 9th, 2019, 9:00 am
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I've got to pick glass/bottle type for some high end Cabernet (~$80/bottle). On one end of the spectrum is the 'high quality', literal heavyweight,...
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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
April 17th, 2019, 9:52 am
2018 Bordeaux.

Last post by Craig G « April 17th, 2019, 9:32 am
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by Victor Hong » March 28th, 2019, 3:20 am
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Last post by Craig G
April 17th, 2019, 9:32 am
TN: Matthiasson Chard MichaelMaraVnyd '15...(short/boring)

Last post by Joshua Kates « April 17th, 2019, 8:07 am
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by TomHill » April 16th, 2019, 8:03 am

Wanted a white last night, so pulled:
1. Matthiasson Chard MichaelMaraVnyd/SonomaCoast/SonomaCnty (13.3%) 2015 : Light gold color; fairly strong...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
April 17th, 2019, 8:07 am
TN: Zeitgeist TrousseauGris RRV '14...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 17th, 2019, 7:24 am

by TomHill » April 17th, 2019, 7:24 am

Tried this wine last night w/ my leftovers:
1. Zeitgeist TrousseauGris Fanucchi-WoodRdVnyd/RRV (13.0%; www.ZeitgeistCellars.com) 2014 : Med.light...

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Last post by TomHill
April 17th, 2019, 7:24 am
1997 Domaine Anne Gros Richebourg

Last post by Kent Comley « April 17th, 2019, 1:37 am
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by Matthew.Rashbrook » April 16th, 2019, 11:59 am

Recently a friend and I met for dinner. When our wine turned out to be spoiled, we scoured the house list and found a 1997 Domaine Anne Gros...

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Last post by Kent Comley
April 17th, 2019, 1:37 am
Scholium Project 2014 Steverjan

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « April 16th, 2019, 8:41 pm
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by Glenn L e v i n e » April 1st, 2017, 8:03 am

Skin-contact, old vine, Pinot Grigio fermented in puncheon. 100% whole cluster, of course.

80% of the wine was on skins thirty days and the rest...

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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
April 16th, 2019, 8:41 pm
Possibly the best $13 bottle

Last post by Ron Slye « April 16th, 2019, 7:43 pm
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by Gabe Berk » March 7th, 2019, 11:27 am
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Last vintage I was turned onto this wine. A friend gave me a glass at at BBQ and my taste buds perked up. I thought, man, this is a solid glass of...
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Last post by Ron Slye
April 16th, 2019, 7:43 pm
Munich and Nuremberg wine shop recs?

Last post by brodie thomson « April 16th, 2019, 7:40 pm

by brodie thomson » April 16th, 2019, 7:40 pm

Will be in Munich and Nuremberg in July and would appreciate any recommendations for wine shops, especially any that have older vintages.

thanks...

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Last post by brodie thomson
April 16th, 2019, 7:40 pm
TN: 2007 Domaine Roulot Meursault Les Vireuils

Last post by Larry Link « April 16th, 2019, 7:36 pm
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by Larry Link » April 16th, 2019, 12:05 pm

2007 Domaine Roulot Meursault Les Vireuils - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault (4/15/2019)
Popped and poured, enjoyed while watching the...

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Last post by Larry Link
April 16th, 2019, 7:36 pm
Outpost - who's buying?

Last post by adam landa « April 16th, 2019, 7:13 pm
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » January 8th, 2019, 6:09 pm

We are pleased to announce the date of our 2019 Winter Release, beginning at 9am PST on Tuesday, January 15th. As always, the wines are available on...

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Last post by adam landa
April 16th, 2019, 7:13 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by Tom O « April 16th, 2019, 6:46 pm
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Has anyone been popping any BerserkerDay wines? With the holiday approaching, I've been trying to make an effort to open some wines produced by past,...
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April 16th, 2019, 6:46 pm

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