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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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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 « August 20th, 2018, 8:57 am
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by c fu » August 13th, 2018, 8:57 am
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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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August 20th, 2018, 8:57 am
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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July 20th, 2018, 12:03 pm
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by Gary Ahearn « May 29th, 2018, 5:52 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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Last post by Gary Ahearn
May 29th, 2018, 5:52 pm
TN: 2012 Matello Richard's Chardonnay

Last post by mark meyer « August 20th, 2018, 9:15 am

by mark meyer » August 20th, 2018, 9:15 am

The 2nd bottle from a WB Day purchase. Paired with a quiche made from chanterelle's foraged earlier in the day.

This has matured into a world class...

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Last post by mark meyer
August 20th, 2018, 9:15 am
TN: Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese and how tastes change

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 20th, 2018, 9:08 am
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » August 19th, 2018, 11:35 am

It's not you, it's me....

2004 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Nahe (8/19/2018)
Consistent with my note from January....

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 20th, 2018, 9:08 am
Mike After Tour--Thoughts on Cali 18 + Top 20 winery wines, top 25 overall (looong)

Last post by Mike Grammer « August 20th, 2018, 9:04 am
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by Mike Grammer » August 8th, 2018, 9:11 am

Again, sorry for the delay in finally getting this up. With 496 wines to assess, there was a lot of post-trip thinking to be done.

I once again...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
August 20th, 2018, 9:04 am
2009 Napa Cabs

Last post by Brandon R « August 20th, 2018, 9:00 am
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by Glenn L e v i n e » August 18th, 2018, 6:08 pm

Had friends over for Tajine slow-cooked, grass-fed tri-tip and no hardcore geeks in attendance so just for our own pleasure we uncorked three Napa...

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Last post by Brandon R
August 20th, 2018, 9:00 am
Turley - the world's greatest Petite Sirah producer?

Last post by J Wei « August 20th, 2018, 8:54 am
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by M. Dildine » July 20th, 2018, 4:40 pm
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TN: 2011 Turley Petite Syrah Library Vineyard

I LIKE THIS WINE: 97 points
14.9% abv. Dark ruby, very expressive aromatics. Ripe plums, black...
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Last post by J Wei
August 20th, 2018, 8:54 am
Need help in Montreal

Last post by Clint S Q U I E R « August 20th, 2018, 8:46 am

by Clint S Q U I E R » August 20th, 2018, 8:46 am

Any members in Montreal? I need a bit of help w/ a wine shop.....specifically, bought a bottle that we were going to drink at a later date on...

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Last post by Clint S Q U I E R
August 20th, 2018, 8:46 am
TN: 2011 Sociando Mallet

Last post by Ted Alexander « August 20th, 2018, 8:46 am
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by Ted Alexander » August 18th, 2018, 11:12 am

I couldn't resist this on a restaurant menu last night, especially with the elk steak in a huckleberry sauce. I fully expected it to be pretty lean,...

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Last post by Ted Alexander
August 20th, 2018, 8:46 am
TN 2008 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots

Last post by c fu « August 20th, 2018, 8:45 am
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by Cory Eichhorn » August 20th, 2018, 6:33 am

Tasted 8/17/18. This was definitely within the drinking window and tasted beautifully with no hint of pre-mox. This was cellared since release. This...

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Last post by c fu
August 20th, 2018, 8:45 am
Official Costco Thread

Last post by lleichtman « August 20th, 2018, 8:42 am
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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 lleichtman
August 20th, 2018, 8:42 am
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by c fu « August 20th, 2018, 8:41 am
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by c fu » April 17th, 2018, 10:05 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 c fu
August 20th, 2018, 8:41 am
TN: Two From Prima IlConsorzio..(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « August 20th, 2018, 8:24 am

by TomHill » August 20th, 2018, 8:24 am

My Summer Prima IlConsorzio shipment arrived Fri, so I cracked this weekend:
1. Francois Chidaine Sauvignon AOC: Touraine Blanc (12%; BeauneImports)...

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Last post by TomHill
August 20th, 2018, 8:24 am
TN: Chateau Musar 1999 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Last post by Rajiv Ayyangar « August 20th, 2018, 8:09 am
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by jcoley3 » August 15th, 2018, 7:22 pm

Just shy of 20 years, this is screaming good. Reminiscent of an old school 1er Cru Gevrey from a slightly funky cellar. Yes, there is brett, but it's...

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Last post by Rajiv Ayyangar
August 20th, 2018, 8:09 am
Repour wine saver - anyone use this?

Last post by Sh@n A « August 20th, 2018, 7:58 am
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by c fu » April 20th, 2018, 1:01 pm
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I was at a restaurant yesterday and didn't finish the bottle I had purchased off the list so they gave me a Repour for the bottle. I don't believe...
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Last post by Sh@n A
August 20th, 2018, 7:58 am
What, No Mourvedre Appreciation Delegation?

Last post by Drew Goin « August 20th, 2018, 7:58 am
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I know, bad acronym.

There's the Carignan Renaissance, ZAP, PS I Love You, and Grenache Symposium.

Aside from the Rhone Rangers, I cannot find a...
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Last post by Drew Goin
August 20th, 2018, 7:58 am
Is this Domaine or Maison Leroy?

Last post by Fred Bower « August 20th, 2018, 7:54 am
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by Kent Comley » August 19th, 2018, 4:00 pm

I thought it was Domaine, now I am not certain.

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Last post by Fred Bower
August 20th, 2018, 7:54 am
Off-liner in Stockholm; TN's

Last post by ryancurry « August 20th, 2018, 6:15 am
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by Jörgen Lindström Carlvik » August 20th, 2018, 2:18 am

Yesterday, I had the privilege to host WB @ryancurry at our home in Stockholm. There were a few other wine geeks tagging along as well, including...

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Last post by ryancurry
August 20th, 2018, 6:15 am
IG (Instagram) from WBers?

Last post by Gray G « August 20th, 2018, 6:13 am
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by Mark Y » August 13th, 2018, 8:45 am
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Saw Charlie do one of these on facebook.. I think it'd be fun to follow some fellow WB. That and linking IG is super easy now.

Here's mine:
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Last post by Gray G
August 20th, 2018, 6:13 am
TN: 2015 Domaine François Cotat (Paul & François) Sancerre Chavignol Rosé

Last post by Stephen Williams « August 20th, 2018, 6:03 am
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by B. Buzzini » August 14th, 2018, 4:56 pm

2015 Domaine François Cotat (Paul & François) Sancerre Chavignol Rosé - France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre (8/14/2018)
Again another...

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Last post by Stephen Williams
August 20th, 2018, 6:03 am
2001 & 2003 Vieux Telegraphe; thoughts on hot vintages

Last post by Jonathan Loesberg « August 20th, 2018, 5:57 am
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by P@u1_M3nk3s » August 18th, 2018, 4:34 pm

Last night I thought it would be fun to compare a couple of VT vintages that I've enjoyed, so in the company of my mother, brother and a wine-geek...

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Last post by Jonathan Loesberg
August 20th, 2018, 5:57 am
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Michael Martin « August 20th, 2018, 5:49 am
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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 Michael Martin
August 20th, 2018, 5:49 am
Coche-Dury Bourgogne Aligote, Burgundy, France

Last post by luc@sl@belle « August 20th, 2018, 4:47 am
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by luc@sl@belle » August 17th, 2018, 4:46 pm

Thinking about picking some of these up (2014 vintage)Anyone have any experience with these wines? Also am I crazy or was 2014 a better vintage for...

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Last post by luc@sl@belle
August 20th, 2018, 4:47 am
TN: 2013 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos des Carmes Monopole

Last post by Dennis Atick « August 20th, 2018, 4:10 am
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by Kirk.Grant » August 19th, 2018, 5:04 pm

2013 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Clos des Carmes Monopole - France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Saumur (8/19/2018)
This is such an interesting...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
August 20th, 2018, 4:10 am
TN: 2008 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princée

Last post by Dennis Atick « August 20th, 2018, 3:15 am
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by Dennis Atick » August 19th, 2018, 4:24 pm

Best showing yet. Of course, following a horribly oxidized bottle last spring.

2008 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princée - France, Burgundy, Côte de...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
August 20th, 2018, 3:15 am
TN: 2016 Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Le Chêne

Last post by dcornutt « August 20th, 2018, 2:29 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 19th, 2018, 10:01 pm

2016 Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet Le Chêne - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet (8/18/2018)
A very fresh and accessible...

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Last post by dcornutt
August 20th, 2018, 2:29 am
Bocuse-Inspired Birthday Bash

Last post by Sanjay Nandurkar « August 19th, 2018, 10:59 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 14th, 2018, 4:11 pm

Given that James Halliday was having a significant birthday, Michael organised a special Birthday dinner in his honour. We also wanted to pay homage...

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Last post by Sanjay Nandurkar
August 19th, 2018, 10:59 pm
Cure For Cork taint?

Last post by James Billy « August 19th, 2018, 10:58 pm
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by Gary York » August 6th, 2018, 10:16 pm
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Last post by James Billy
August 19th, 2018, 10:58 pm
Lafon and Pernot

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « August 19th, 2018, 10:27 pm
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by Jerry Hey » August 18th, 2018, 11:11 pm

2012 Lafon Clos de la Barre - young, fresh, toasted nuts, honey and an appealing finish. Excellent.

2005 Pernot Batard Montrachet - medium gold,...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
August 19th, 2018, 10:27 pm
TN: 2012 Cavatappi Winery Sangiovese Molly's Cuvée

Last post by dsGriswold « August 19th, 2018, 10:20 pm

by dsGriswold » August 19th, 2018, 10:20 pm

2012 Cavatappi Winery Sangiovese Molly's Cuvée - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Yakima Valley (8/19/2018)
Dark ruby with red cherries on the...

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Last post by dsGriswold
August 19th, 2018, 10:20 pm
TN: 2014 Tercero - Marsanne Camp 4 Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley)

Last post by Steve Anderson « August 19th, 2018, 10:09 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » August 13th, 2018, 12:55 pm

2014 Tercero Marsanne Camp 4 Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (8/1/2018)
-- cracked and poured --
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Last post by Steve Anderson
August 19th, 2018, 10:09 pm
TN: a few 2015 Bordeaux reds

Last post by Ryan M « August 19th, 2018, 9:57 pm
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by Ryan M » August 17th, 2018, 10:37 pm

A compilation of notes from the last six months. Having bought more 2010 Bordeaux than any single vintage of any single region in my cellar, I had...

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Last post by Ryan M
August 19th, 2018, 9:57 pm
TN: Italian values

Last post by Ryan M « August 19th, 2018, 9:55 pm
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by Ryan M » August 17th, 2018, 10:20 pm

This is very belated, as I realized I never posted these notes here. I was asked to do an end of the year wine tasting for our honors program...

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Last post by Ryan M
August 19th, 2018, 9:55 pm
Three Older Copain PNs Revisited

Last post by Paul H Galli « August 19th, 2018, 9:24 pm
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by Paul H Galli » January 21st, 2018, 8:04 am

1) 2006 Copain Wentzel PN
Mature medium/dark red with amber at the edge.
Dusty, Mac Apple nose with undertones of Quinine.
Firm, dry Bing Cherry...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
August 19th, 2018, 9:24 pm
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard

Last post by Karl K « August 19th, 2018, 8:36 pm
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by Rick Joyer » May 8th, 2011, 2:03 pm

2005 Arcadian Pinot Noir Sleepy Hollow Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (5/8/2011)
Followed over 3 days.
The nose is...

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Last post by Karl K
August 19th, 2018, 8:36 pm
1995 NICOLAS JOLY CLOS de la COULEE de SERRANT SAVENNIERES-COULEE de SERRANT

Last post by John Morris « August 19th, 2018, 7:43 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 17th, 2018, 10:47 am

Our lunch group deviated from our usual big and bold red wine theme to explore the wines from Loire. I deviated from my usual note taking role and...

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Last post by John Morris
August 19th, 2018, 7:43 pm
RHYS, Open Forum on Rhys and other Darlings

Last post by GregT « August 19th, 2018, 7:05 pm
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by andrew messenger » August 10th, 2018, 6:10 am
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I was just reading a forum topic on dumb purchases and a couple of people mentioned Rhys wines, I was a bit surprised. Rhys has been one of the board...
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Last post by GregT
August 19th, 2018, 7:05 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Chris Foley « August 19th, 2018, 6:29 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 Chris Foley
August 19th, 2018, 6:29 pm
1949 Grand vin de Bourgogne - what do I have and how would you open it and let it breathe?

Last post by A S K R O B A C K « August 19th, 2018, 6:14 pm
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by A S K R O B A C K » August 19th, 2018, 10:14 am

It says specifically imported and bottled for Club de la Potiniere, Lawn Road, London. It just says Grand Vin de Bourgogne. No other info. Low neck...

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Last post by A S K R O B A C K
August 19th, 2018, 6:14 pm
TN: 2014 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » August 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm

2014 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (8/19/2018)
Showing quite open for a young Prüm Auslese, this...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 19th, 2018, 6:04 pm
Randall Grahm on wine labels

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 19th, 2018, 4:28 pm
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by Kim Z » August 19th, 2018, 10:24 am

I found it to be interesting reading:

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 19th, 2018, 4:28 pm
Burgundy for Medicinal Purposes

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « August 19th, 2018, 4:23 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 18th, 2018, 5:54 pm

Had our annual doctors+Colin lunch on Friday and the general standard was very high. Anyone in Adelaide looking for medical advice late in the day...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
August 19th, 2018, 4:23 pm
TN: The Last of the $20 DRC La Tache and others blinded

Last post by Mattstolz « August 19th, 2018, 3:53 pm
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by brigcampbell » August 16th, 2018, 12:56 pm

This was a great night. It also happened to be the end of the $20 DRC stash. The others were consumed in these threads DRC and Fish Tacos and...

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Last post by Mattstolz
August 19th, 2018, 3:53 pm
TN: Copain Syrah Baker Ranch 2011 1.5L

Last post by Hank Victor « August 19th, 2018, 3:41 pm

by Hank Victor » August 19th, 2018, 3:41 pm

Copain Syrah Baker Ranch 2011 1.5L

Anderson Valley
12.9%
193 cases made

PnP for a Sunday family luncheon. We ate ribs from the BBQ no sauce and...

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Last post by Hank Victor
August 19th, 2018, 3:41 pm
1973 DOMAINE des BAUMARD QUARTS de CHAUME

Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o « August 19th, 2018, 3:17 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 18th, 2018, 5:02 pm

Our lunch group deviated from our usual big and bold red wine theme to explore the wines from Loire. I deviated from my usual note taking role and...

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Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o
August 19th, 2018, 3:17 pm
TN: 1990 Krug Brut

Last post by dbailey « August 19th, 2018, 1:57 pm
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by Karl K » August 18th, 2018, 3:28 pm

Bought several bottles of this on release, this is the first one I have tasted.

Strong yellow color with tinges of orange. Effervescence is in a...

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Last post by dbailey
August 19th, 2018, 1:57 pm
2014 Antoine Jobard Bourgogne Blanc

Last post by Joshua Kates « August 19th, 2018, 1:23 pm

by Joshua Kates » August 19th, 2018, 1:23 pm

Had one of A. Jobard' '08 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes about a year ago, which I found outstanding, so I purchased some of these. Tried one last...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
August 19th, 2018, 1:23 pm
Mondavi Italian Winery Name???

Last post by TomHill « August 19th, 2018, 11:30 am
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by TomHill » August 15th, 2018, 7:36 am

There used to be a wnry up on the OakvilleGrade that was owned (I believe) by Robert Mondavi and
specialized in Italian varietals. Winemaker was...

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Last post by TomHill
August 19th, 2018, 11:30 am
Napa Wine Dinner (Krug, Schrader, Realm, Opus One, Odette)

Last post by David Baum « August 19th, 2018, 11:21 am
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by JohnP » August 15th, 2018, 10:26 pm

Thanks to this forum and @blarmston, we've created a solid offline group of WineBerserkers in San Diego. Four of us are meeting up tomorrow for a...

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Last post by David Baum
August 19th, 2018, 11:21 am
Whatta Discovery: New Importer: Balanced Wine Selections

Last post by TomHill « August 19th, 2018, 11:16 am
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by TomHill » August 14th, 2018, 6:00 am

Wow....whatta discovery: Balanced Wine Selections

EmilioCastelli (Castelli Family Wines) is on a family vacation at Lake Como and did a visit...

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Last post by TomHill
August 19th, 2018, 11:16 am
Pax Exits WindGap to Focus on Pax

Last post by Alan C h a n « August 19th, 2018, 10:52 am
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by ericleehall » July 20th, 2018, 11:23 am

Mahle told Wine-Searcher that he had been trying to get out of his partnership with Terroir Life long before its founder Charles Banks pled guilty to...

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Last post by Alan C h a n
August 19th, 2018, 10:52 am
TN: 2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Last post by Keith A k e r s « August 19th, 2018, 10:47 am
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by Dale McClaran » August 19th, 2018, 10:11 am

2005 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (8/19/2018)
Decanted 3 hrs. Took a good hr in...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
August 19th, 2018, 10:47 am
TN: 2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 19th, 2018, 10:06 am

by D@vid Bu3ker » August 19th, 2018, 10:06 am

2012 Littorai Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (8/18/2018)
Pop and pour for Pinot Noir Day, and it was a...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 19th, 2018, 10:06 am
TN: Chambave Rouge, Gilles Berlioz, Tissot etc

Last post by IlkkaL « August 19th, 2018, 9:27 am

by IlkkaL » August 19th, 2018, 9:27 am

Several years ago I read Neal Rosenthal's book Reflections of a Wine Merchant. I do not recall many specific thinks from it but when I came across an...

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Last post by IlkkaL
August 19th, 2018, 9:27 am
TN: 1996 Hacienda Monasterio - Ribero del Duero

Last post by John Morris « August 19th, 2018, 9:23 am
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by John Morris » September 1st, 2014, 8:57 am

My last bottle of this, and the best. The last one, in 2008, still showed some fairly course tannins. This one had mellowed significantly. Decanted...

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Last post by John Morris
August 19th, 2018, 9:23 am
TN: 2005 Arcadian Syrah Stolpman Vineyard

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 19th, 2018, 8:57 am
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by jan.brekke » October 5th, 2010, 9:37 am

2005 Arcadian Syrah Stolpman Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (10/5/2010)
Finesse and restraint are the key descriptors...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 19th, 2018, 8:57 am
TN: 2000 Chateau Giscours, Margaux

Last post by alan weinberg « August 19th, 2018, 8:34 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » August 18th, 2018, 7:38 am

A major winner for the vintage considering how young many of the vines are in this 2000 wine. Shows the warmth and depth of the vintage but in a...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 19th, 2018, 8:34 am
'09 Cru Beaujolais; where are they now?

Last post by Steve Brickley « August 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
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by Warren Taranow » March 8th, 2014, 9:58 am
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Last post by Steve Brickley
August 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
Carignan Renaissance, Part Deux

Last post by Drew Goin « August 19th, 2018, 4:38 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
August 19th, 2018, 4:38 am
Tasting of Raft wines at Oakland Yard wine shop, 8/18/18

Last post by Drew Goin « August 19th, 2018, 2:53 am
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by Ken Zinns » August 18th, 2018, 5:14 pm

Stopped in at a tasting of Raft Wines at Oakland Yard wine shop this afternoon, with owner/winemaker Jennifer Reichardt. She poured three of her...

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Last post by Drew Goin
August 19th, 2018, 2:53 am
1965 Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos Colares Reserva Tinto

Last post by Drew Goin « August 19th, 2018, 2:50 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » August 18th, 2018, 7:31 am

This is my fourth 1960s vintage Colares over the past year or so, the second 1965. Amazing how youthfully they have all shown. Really distinct wines,...

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Last post by Drew Goin
August 19th, 2018, 2:50 am
TN: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)

Last post by JulianD « August 18th, 2018, 11:37 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » February 28th, 2018, 5:35 pm
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2016 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (2/28/2018)
Fresh floral and red fruit elements show...
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Last post by JulianD
August 18th, 2018, 11:37 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by William Segui « August 18th, 2018, 10:44 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 William Segui
August 18th, 2018, 10:44 pm
TNs: 2011 Morey Blanc Meursault Charmes, 2010 C. Dugat Gevery-Chambertin

Last post by jcoley3 « August 18th, 2018, 9:20 pm
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by Dennis Atick » August 13th, 2018, 9:42 am

Does the site upgrade mean my notes are better, too?
Couple from this weekend.

2011 Morey-Blanc Meursault 1er Cru Charmes - France, Burgundy, Côte...

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Last post by jcoley3
August 18th, 2018, 9:20 pm
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by Tom W « August 18th, 2018, 4:53 pm
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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 Tom W
August 18th, 2018, 4:53 pm
New Phylloxera?

Last post by Bruce G. « August 18th, 2018, 3:53 pm
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by Joshua Kates » August 18th, 2018, 7:09 am

Interesting article in FT; perhaps others, especially winemakers already know about this, but much was new to me. (Not sure if it will elude the...

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Last post by Bruce G.
August 18th, 2018, 3:53 pm
TN: 2016 Bedrock - Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard (USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa Couunty)

Last post by Hank Victor « August 18th, 2018, 3:21 pm
Replies: 19
by Brian G r a f s t r o m » August 17th, 2018, 12:01 pm

Is this a typical Bedrock wine? Is there such thing as a typical Bedrock wine?

2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard - USA,...

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Last post by Hank Victor
August 18th, 2018, 3:21 pm
2002 DIDIER DAGUENEAU SILEX POUILLY-FUME

Last post by Robert Dentice « August 18th, 2018, 1:45 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 17th, 2018, 12:45 pm

Our lunch group deviated from our usual big and bold red wine theme to explore the wines from Loire. I deviated from my usual note taking role and...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
August 18th, 2018, 1:45 pm
Good Mix

Last post by alan weinberg « August 18th, 2018, 12:23 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 15th, 2018, 11:20 pm

Interesting selection of wines with good friends at ferment last night.

1985 Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi) Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany,...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 18th, 2018, 12:23 pm
What Santa Barbara County/South Coast Wine Are You Drinking?

Last post by CJ Beazley « August 18th, 2018, 11:51 am
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by Michael Martin » January 13th, 2016, 4:08 pm
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Last post by CJ Beazley
August 18th, 2018, 11:51 am
2014 Red Burgs And The Asian Fruit Fly?

Last post by Mark Golodetz « August 18th, 2018, 11:45 am
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by Michael S. Monie » August 16th, 2018, 5:46 pm

Anything to be concerned about reminiscent of 2004 and the ladybugs? Thanks.

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
August 18th, 2018, 11:45 am
Thoughts on William & Mary release

Last post by Bud Carey « August 18th, 2018, 10:37 am
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by Alan Eden » August 14th, 2018, 9:52 am

We all know Will is a great guy, anyone tasted these or any experience ?

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Last post by Bud Carey
August 18th, 2018, 10:37 am
Wine Impressions 8-12-18

Last post by George Chadwick « August 18th, 2018, 8:49 am
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by Jim Cowan » August 13th, 2018, 3:13 pm

Wine impressions - 8-12-18

Bubbles:
N/V Cedric Bouchard, Champagne In ‘Florescence La Parcelle Blanc de Noirs - it has been my privilege to taste...

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Last post by George Chadwick
August 18th, 2018, 8:49 am
Recent N Rhône’s

Last post by David Cooper « August 18th, 2018, 8:02 am
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by Robert M yers » April 11th, 2018, 4:54 pm

2016 Xavier Gerard St. Joseph le Blanchard - brighter red fruit but upon opening thought it was a bit candied. Settled down after a few hours and...

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Last post by David Cooper
August 18th, 2018, 8:02 am
Montpellier/Languedoc Trip/Tasting Report

Last post by geoffpm « August 18th, 2018, 7:55 am
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by geoffpm » August 18th, 2018, 7:03 am

First of all, thanks to all of you who kindly responded to my earlier request about Montpellier. We spent 18 days living in Fabregues and exploring...

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Last post by geoffpm
August 18th, 2018, 7:55 am
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by Peter Petersen « August 18th, 2018, 7:29 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 Peter Petersen
August 18th, 2018, 7:29 am
TN: 2016 Aurélien Chatagnier St. Joseph Blanc

Last post by IlkkaL « August 17th, 2018, 11:04 pm

by IlkkaL » August 17th, 2018, 11:04 pm

I got to know Aurélien and his wines in May when visiting his winery. He turned out to be a really super guy who crafts beautiful, classic wines....

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Last post by IlkkaL
August 17th, 2018, 11:04 pm
TN: Roundup of summer noteworthies

Last post by Ryan M « August 17th, 2018, 10:47 pm

by Ryan M » August 17th, 2018, 10:47 pm

Some of the wines I've enjoyed most since May, and that I haven't already posted

Elia Palazzesi, Collelceto, Brunello di Montalcino 2006...

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Last post by Ryan M
August 17th, 2018, 10:47 pm
TN: 2016 Weingut Keller Abts E® Riesling Großes Gewächs

Last post by Nick Gangas « August 17th, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by A. So » August 14th, 2018, 8:55 pm

2016 Weingut Keller Abts E® Riesling Großes Gewächs - Germany, Rheinhessen (8/14/2018)
This wine started out with a massive dose of orchard fruit...

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Last post by Nick Gangas
August 17th, 2018, 10:22 pm
TN: 2000 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti)

Last post by Todd Tucker « August 17th, 2018, 10:21 pm
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by Todd Tucker » August 16th, 2018, 8:30 pm

2000 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti) - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (8/16/2018)
Poured blind, a special treat. Pop and...

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Last post by Todd Tucker
August 17th, 2018, 10:21 pm
TN: 1995 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle

Last post by John Morris « August 17th, 2018, 9:22 pm
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by Todd Tucker » August 16th, 2018, 8:32 pm

1995 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage (8/16/2018)
Double decanted for sediment around 2 hours...

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Last post by John Morris
August 17th, 2018, 9:22 pm
Best village burg producers for 2015 vintage

Last post by Kelly Walker « August 17th, 2018, 9:07 pm
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by ChadG » August 15th, 2018, 10:59 am

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Last post by Kelly Walker
August 17th, 2018, 9:07 pm
SQN Graciano

Last post by Charles Hetzel « August 17th, 2018, 9:06 pm
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by B. Buzzini » September 30th, 2017, 8:38 am
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Sine Qua Non's 2014 Graciano is the first wine off Manfred and Elaine Krankl's Third Twin Vineyard in Los...
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Last post by Charles Hetzel
August 17th, 2018, 9:06 pm
Flickinger Progressive Sale

Last post by Kelly Walker « August 17th, 2018, 9:04 pm
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by Mattstolz » August 16th, 2018, 10:07 am

Last markdown just released, ends tomorrow. Anyone grab any good deals from this sale?

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Last post by Kelly Walker
August 17th, 2018, 9:04 pm
73% of Brits are intimidated by wine lists

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 17th, 2018, 5:08 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 17th, 2018, 9:07 am

An interesting article which I find surprising in so far as the high % is concerned. I'm infatuated by wine lists as I would think most on this board...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 17th, 2018, 5:08 pm
TN: 2006 Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils Nuits St. Georges Au Bas de Combe Vieilles Vignes

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « August 17th, 2018, 4:31 pm

by Todd F r e n c h » August 17th, 2018, 4:31 pm

2006 Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils Nuits St. Georges Au Bas de Combe Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges (8/17/2018)...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
August 17th, 2018, 4:31 pm
2014 Franck Balthazar Cornas Sans Soufre Ajouté

Last post by I. Howe « August 17th, 2018, 3:26 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » August 15th, 2018, 5:32 pm

Quite a refreshing, crisp wine. A touch of spritz that blew off over time. Nose a bit muted even over the second evening, but the palate revealed a...

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Last post by I. Howe
August 17th, 2018, 3:26 pm
TN: 2014 Yvon Métras Beaujolais (France, Burgundy, Beaujolais)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « August 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
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by Dennis Atick » August 17th, 2018, 12:22 pm

2014 Yvon Métras Beaujolais - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais (8/16/2018)
Metras wines can be a bit funky. A crapshoot some might say. They can bretty,...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
August 17th, 2018, 3:03 pm
TN: 2005 J & HA Strub Niersteiner Paterberg Riesling Spätlese ***

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 17th, 2018, 1:20 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » August 17th, 2018, 4:54 am

2005 J & HA Strub Niersteiner Paterberg Riesling Spätlese *** - Germany, Rheinhessen (8/16/2018)
This bottling continues its long and positive...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 17th, 2018, 1:20 pm
Roses de Jeanne | Cédric Bouchard

Last post by Alicia C. « August 17th, 2018, 1:20 pm
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by Barry Rothof » August 17th, 2018, 12:43 pm

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Last post by Alicia C.
August 17th, 2018, 1:20 pm
Blind tasting 14 Brunellos + 4 other wines in the home of a gracious host

Last post by Blake Brown « August 17th, 2018, 12:37 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 16th, 2018, 1:26 pm

Our monthly blind tasting group met recently to blind taste 14 Brunellos at one of our members home. He strategically arranged 3 tables on his ocean...

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Last post by Blake Brown
August 17th, 2018, 12:37 pm
Howell Mountain Throwdown

Last post by Jay $$ Winton « August 17th, 2018, 12:21 pm
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by K John Joseph » August 14th, 2018, 8:03 am

Group got together at Grailey's for two blind flights of Howell Mountain wines. It just so happened that Benoit Toquette of Teeter Totter and Fait...

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Last post by Jay $$ Winton
August 17th, 2018, 12:21 pm
Congruence Wines calling it a day

Last post by Steve Eisenhauer « August 17th, 2018, 11:58 am
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by Dan Hammer » April 20th, 2016, 7:38 pm

I just received this e mail from Steve...

Hi, all! I’m reporting on my most recent trip to California. The main purpose of the trip was to finalize...

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Last post by Steve Eisenhauer
August 17th, 2018, 11:58 am
TN: 2015 François Chidaine - Vouvray Sec "Les Argiles" (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 17th, 2018, 11:54 am

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » August 17th, 2018, 11:54 am

2015 François Chidaine Vouvray Sec Les Argiles - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray (8/12/2018)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 17th, 2018, 11:54 am
Which Allemand to open?

Last post by Sh@n A « August 17th, 2018, 11:25 am
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by AndyK » August 4th, 2018, 6:00 pm

I've been accumulating some Allemand wines following reviews and recommendations here, but haven't actually tasted one yet. To change that, I wanted...

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Last post by Sh@n A
August 17th, 2018, 11:25 am
Your dumbest purchase

Last post by AndrewH « August 17th, 2018, 10:58 am
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by Matthew King » August 9th, 2018, 12:14 pm
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What's the dumbest single wine purchase you ever made? With 20-20 hindsight, you ask: What was I thinking?

Might be a...
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Last post by AndrewH
August 17th, 2018, 10:58 am
MASSIVE site overhaul (finished!!!) THANK YOU!!!

Last post by c fu « August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » June 20th, 2018, 4:37 pm
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We've grown so much over the years, and yet we're still operating on outdated forum software, as I've had so many customizations over the...
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Last post by c fu
August 17th, 2018, 9:49 am
TN: 2002 Nikolaihof Riesling Steinriesler (Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau)

Last post by Zachary Ross « August 17th, 2018, 8:50 am
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by Todd Tucker » August 16th, 2018, 8:31 pm

2002 Nikolaihof Riesling Steinriesler - Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau (8/2/2018)
Stony and clean on the nose, and fresh and pure on the palate....

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Last post by Zachary Ross
August 17th, 2018, 8:50 am
Favre-a-thon 7.0

Last post by Jonathan Favre « August 17th, 2018, 8:29 am
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by scott c » August 16th, 2018, 2:42 pm

This is more of an excuse to post photos than anything else, since I didn't take notes on the wines. Maybe Jon, Brad, Keith or one of the other...

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August 17th, 2018, 8:29 am

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