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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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Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by James Billy « February 16th, 2020, 11:26 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 James Billy
February 16th, 2020, 11:26 pm
Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by Evan Pontoriero « February 16th, 2020, 9:34 am
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Sonoma County, or Sonoma as it is regularly referred to on the wine boards, is a very large area spread over nearly 1,800 sq/mi and incorporating 16...
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Last post by Evan Pontoriero
February 16th, 2020, 9:34 am
Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

Last post by JosephW « February 15th, 2020, 11:01 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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February 15th, 2020, 11:01 pm
Falltacular 2020 - Tasting notes, thoughts and impressions.

Last post by brigcampbell « February 23rd, 2020, 5:00 pm
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by brigcampbell » February 23rd, 2020, 7:47 am

Here is the list of wines available this year. A number of note takers and discussions between people occurred throughout the day. Drop the...

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February 23rd, 2020, 5:00 pm
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by MarkSt « February 23rd, 2020, 4:55 pm
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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 MarkSt
February 23rd, 2020, 4:55 pm
Scarecrow allocation

Last post by BLaird « February 23rd, 2020, 4:55 pm
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by Ken Strauss » February 18th, 2020, 1:16 pm

I received my allocation letter today.
750’s @$400
Mag @$1,500
Etched 3L 1 of 85 for $5,000

I didn’t know about any 3L bottles. Anyone ever been...

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Last post by BLaird
February 23rd, 2020, 4:55 pm
TN: Ridge Zin Boatman '17...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « February 23rd, 2020, 4:50 pm

by TomHill » February 23rd, 2020, 4:50 pm

Tried this last night w/ Susan:
1. Ridge Zin BoatmanVnyd/AlexVlly/SonomaCnty (92% Zin/8% PS; 14.5%; 55 brls; bttld 2/2019; tartaric acid; Drk:...

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Last post by TomHill
February 23rd, 2020, 4:50 pm
Dinner with 02`Dom Ruinart, 5 white Burgs, 3 Spanish whites and 11 reds with 94`Unico the star, 23 wines in all

Last post by Blake Brown « February 23rd, 2020, 4:49 pm
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by Blake Brown » February 23rd, 2020, 8:33 am

Our dinner group dined at Oku, a newly opened sushi/ Asian themed restaurant on the beach in Santa Barbara. One of the owners is a friend of many of...

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Last post by Blake Brown
February 23rd, 2020, 4:49 pm
2018 Schrader

Last post by BLaird « February 23rd, 2020, 4:49 pm
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by Nick Ryan » December 7th, 2019, 8:02 pm
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Don't see a thread on this yet... just got my letter. Allocated two Classic packs, $1575 for 7 bottles (an odd number, no?) Going to take one. I'm...
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Last post by BLaird
February 23rd, 2020, 4:49 pm
TN: Sommelier Appreciation Dinner 2020

Last post by Karl K « February 23rd, 2020, 4:41 pm
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by k s h i n » February 23rd, 2020, 2:37 pm

SOMMELIER APPRECIATION DINNER 2020 - The Brown Residence (2/9/2020)

Two years ago, Reginald started a dinner to honor Nadine Elizabeth Brown, the...

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Last post by Karl K
February 23rd, 2020, 4:41 pm
Chateau Palmer 2016 for $274, what the what?

Last post by Philip G « February 23rd, 2020, 4:39 pm
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Wine.com has the 2016 Chateau Palmer for $359.99. Use the promo code WINEABR1 for $100 off $300. Comes out to around $274 including shipping and...
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Last post by Philip G
February 23rd, 2020, 4:39 pm
Premiere Napa Valley - Previewing 2018 Napa Cabs

Last post by Bdklein « February 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm
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by Karen Troisi » February 23rd, 2020, 7:55 am

Well we just completed another Premiere Napa Valley and this year John and I took turns walking the floor to taste. It was great to see Roy again and...

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Last post by Bdklein
February 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm
TN: 2009 Kruger-Rumpf Binger Scharlachberg Riesling Spätlese (Germany, Rheinhessen)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » February 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm

2009 Kruger-Rumpf Binger Scharlachberg Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Rheinhessen (2/23/2020)
Should have bought a case! Rich, ripe Spätlese that is...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm
TN: 2014 Bedrock Oakville Farmhouse - Wowser

Last post by M. Dildine « February 23rd, 2020, 4:21 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » February 21st, 2020, 4:02 pm

I’ve thought for years that the best wines coming out of California are the historic field blends. My budding wine passion in the early 1990s was...

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Last post by M. Dildine
February 23rd, 2020, 4:21 pm
Eurocave vs La Cache vs ???

Last post by Juliec « February 23rd, 2020, 4:19 pm
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by HoosJustinG » February 22nd, 2020, 2:57 pm

We've outgrown the ~175 bottle Wine Enthusiast fridge we have - and lots of our Cali cabs and pinot bottles don't fit very well in it anyways, so in...

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Last post by Juliec
February 23rd, 2020, 4:19 pm
Château Talbot St.Julien 2001

Last post by Neal.Mollen « February 23rd, 2020, 4:00 pm
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by Julian Marshall » February 23rd, 2020, 1:31 am

This was a nice surprise. Typical Talbot nose with rich, ripe blackcurrant and tobacco, but without the coffee beans it suffered from in the past....

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
February 23rd, 2020, 4:00 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Jim Stewart « February 23rd, 2020, 3:49 pm
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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 Jim Stewart
February 23rd, 2020, 3:49 pm
2011 White Burgundy Vintage Assessment Dinners – Night Two – March 14, 2019 at Drago Centro

Last post by John Bashford « February 23rd, 2020, 3:37 pm
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by Don Cornwell » February 15th, 2020, 2:15 am
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On Thursday March 14, 2019 fourteen of us gathered at Drago Centro Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles for the second night of the 2011 White Burgundy...
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Last post by John Bashford
February 23rd, 2020, 3:37 pm
What’s the most egregious thing you have seen done while serving wine?

Last post by JBucholz « February 23rd, 2020, 3:37 pm
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by David Baghdassarian » February 22nd, 2020, 12:36 pm
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I was at a party recently where the hostess had a variety of low priced wines out for guests. Many different wineries, varietals, and vintages. She...
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Last post by JBucholz
February 23rd, 2020, 3:37 pm
Aged wine - what am I missing?

Last post by Brady Daniels « February 23rd, 2020, 3:26 pm
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by Mike R » February 17th, 2020, 5:35 am
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Over the years I've had predominantly new world, young ( 15 years the predominant tasting note I can come up with is musty regardless of the quality...
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Last post by Brady Daniels
February 23rd, 2020, 3:26 pm
Taittinger Comtes de Champagne - any copycats?

Last post by ybarselah « February 23rd, 2020, 3:16 pm
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by ybarselah » February 23rd, 2020, 9:40 am

had another terrific showing of the 2004 this week. my favorite BdB by a fairly wide margin. and for a Tête de cuvée, an amazing qpr. but i'm greedy...

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Last post by ybarselah
February 23rd, 2020, 3:16 pm
TN: 1985 Chateau Sociando-Mallet

Last post by Al Osterheld « February 23rd, 2020, 3:14 pm

by Al Osterheld » February 23rd, 2020, 3:14 pm

A discussion of Sociando Mallet by Robert and others motivated me to open this bottle.

1985 Chateau Sociando-Mallet
Really crappy cork with ullage...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
February 23rd, 2020, 3:14 pm
Bedrock Wine Co. Spring 2020 Release Save The Date

Last post by Peter Shurman « February 23rd, 2020, 3:07 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » February 6th, 2020, 11:19 am
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Dear Brian,

We wanted to send a quick note to let you known the Bedrock Spring Release will be taking place the morning of Tuesday, February 18th....
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Last post by Peter Shurman
February 23rd, 2020, 3:07 pm
TN: 1992 Penfolds Grange (Australia, South Australia)

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « February 23rd, 2020, 3:04 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » February 23rd, 2020, 2:24 pm

1992 Penfolds Grange - Australia, South Australia (2/23/2020)
This bottle was in terrific condition. It had a fresh nose of cassis, blueberries,...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
February 23rd, 2020, 3:04 pm
Question for consumers about a 2% DTC assesment

Last post by Al Osterheld « February 23rd, 2020, 2:51 pm
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by Stephen Pepe » February 22nd, 2020, 11:02 am

The Santa Barbara Vintners is proposing to create the first Business Investment District(BID) in the wine industry. BIDS were used initially to build...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
February 23rd, 2020, 2:51 pm
TN: "Cult Wines"

Last post by AlexS « February 23rd, 2020, 2:50 pm
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by Joe G a l e w s k i » February 22nd, 2020, 2:54 pm

CULT WINES - Jason's House (2/22/2020)

Guys night at Jason's house. The unanimous red wine of the night was the 1994 Angelus. The 2001 Yquem...

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Last post by AlexS
February 23rd, 2020, 2:50 pm
BerserkerDay 11 - How did you do?

Last post by Ian H « February 23rd, 2020, 2:39 pm
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by Mike Evans » January 27th, 2020, 2:36 pm
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I planned to dial it back a lot this year, but ended up with 69 bottles, which was thirty more than last year (and which takes my total BD purchases...
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Last post by Ian H
February 23rd, 2020, 2:39 pm
Searching for “aged” wines

Last post by Michael Feldman « February 23rd, 2020, 2:32 pm
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by Michael Feldman » February 23rd, 2020, 7:21 am

I am relatively new to the wine game but unfortunately I discovered my love for wine at a late age. I am now looking to backfill my cellar. What are...

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Last post by Michael Feldman
February 23rd, 2020, 2:32 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

Last post by Shay h arnoy « February 23rd, 2020, 2:31 pm
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Last post by Shay h arnoy
February 23rd, 2020, 2:31 pm
Napa Weekend 2/21-2/22 (Tench, Di Costanzo, Memento Mori, MacDonald)

Last post by Jake Rubash « February 23rd, 2020, 2:25 pm

by Jake Rubash » February 23rd, 2020, 2:25 pm

Napa Weekend 2/21-2/22

Tench Winery

This was an exciting visit to make happen after the release last week and all the buzz on the board....

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Last post by Jake Rubash
February 23rd, 2020, 2:25 pm
TN: 2015 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Bourgogne Pinot Fin

Last post by jason stein « February 23rd, 2020, 2:25 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » February 19th, 2020, 5:03 am

2015 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Bourgogne Pinot Fin - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (2/18/2020)
Red fruit, floral, excellent balance, and...

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Last post by jason stein
February 23rd, 2020, 2:25 pm
TN: 1998 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « February 23rd, 2020, 2:20 pm

by Jeremy Holmes » February 23rd, 2020, 2:20 pm

1998 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (2/23/2020)
A touch of animale...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
February 23rd, 2020, 2:20 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by Mattstolz « February 23rd, 2020, 1:57 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 Mattstolz
February 23rd, 2020, 1:57 pm
What do you do with wine you don't like?

Last post by GregT « February 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm
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by Mike R » February 21st, 2020, 9:53 am

I have amassed a decent number of individual bottles in my collection that I don't care for. These individual bottles typically cost in the $30 range...

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Last post by GregT
February 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm
Tinned Fish & Wine Pairing (Conservas)

Last post by Jay Miller « February 23rd, 2020, 12:29 pm
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by Chris V. » February 22nd, 2020, 12:12 pm

My wife and I had a great trip to the Azores to celebrate her 30th in November and while there fell in love the Portuguese tradition of tinned fish....

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Last post by Jay Miller
February 23rd, 2020, 12:29 pm
Eurocave failure help

Last post by J.Durham « February 23rd, 2020, 12:04 pm
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by J.Durham » October 18th, 2010, 5:41 pm

I can home today to find my 183 performance eurocave off. The LCD is flashing a series of errors: 20 3 , UI e , with the interior light blinking on...

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Last post by J.Durham
February 23rd, 2020, 12:04 pm
Photo of last night's charity wine tasting (with Fu's Caviar and Flannery Rudd Steak)

Last post by Joshua Kates « February 23rd, 2020, 11:40 am
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by Warren Taranow » February 23rd, 2020, 8:52 am

Last night, we hosted a great charity wine tasting, raising $2000 for the Interfaith Coalition. We paired NV Vilmart , '09 Dom Perignon and '04...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
February 23rd, 2020, 11:40 am
Wine prices are falling

Last post by Brady Daniels « February 23rd, 2020, 11:07 am
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by Andrew A r n t f i e l d » February 16th, 2020, 2:23 pm

... or so says CNN.

Time to load up on the Ernest & Julio Gallo.

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Last post by Brady Daniels
February 23rd, 2020, 11:07 am
Give CO wine a taste...

Last post by Michael Martin « February 23rd, 2020, 9:46 am
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by Kyle Schlachter » November 10th, 2015, 1:31 pm
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As some of you know, I work for the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board and we're sending samples of our Governor's Cup winning wines to a few...
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Last post by Michael Martin
February 23rd, 2020, 9:46 am
Selosse | 1996 Auslese | 1949 Les Amoureuses | 2001 d'Yquem

Last post by Barry Rothof « February 23rd, 2020, 8:46 am
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February 23rd, 2020, 8:46 am
2016 liquid farm white hill

Last post by Mike Grammer « February 23rd, 2020, 7:22 am
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by Bill Sweeney » February 20th, 2020, 2:51 pm

Wow are the liquid farm generally, and the 2016 White Hill Chardonnay specifically, terrific. The wines generally are delish young, and they are...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
February 23rd, 2020, 7:22 am
TN: 2012 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Ceras (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « February 23rd, 2020, 7:15 am

by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » February 23rd, 2020, 7:15 am

2012 Antica Terra Pinot Noir Ceras - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (2/22/2020)
This was hitting on all cylinders tonight, with a huge bouquet of...

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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
February 23rd, 2020, 7:15 am
HDH Auction Move

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 23rd, 2020, 6:52 am
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by David Kubiak » February 21st, 2020, 1:41 pm

A search of the site showed no comments on HDH moving their auctions to Delaware and ceasing to have anything to do with shipping in the US. The...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 23rd, 2020, 6:52 am
TN: Chateau Musar 2012-1997 vertical

Last post by Kirk.Grant « February 23rd, 2020, 6:00 am
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by Otto Forsberg » February 11th, 2020, 6:54 am

Awhile back I mentioned I arranged a tasting on Chateau Musar's past 16 vintages. Jim Stewart asked me to post the notes, but since I didn't have...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
February 23rd, 2020, 6:00 am
Terry Theise / Michael Skurnik

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 23rd, 2020, 5:05 am
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by bnwagner » February 19th, 2020, 6:55 am
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Has anyone heard news of a split or renegotiation of terms between Terry Theise and Michael Skurnik? Skurnik's website no longer has links...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 23rd, 2020, 5:05 am
TN: NV Cupano Vino Rosso

Last post by Tim Heaton « February 23rd, 2020, 4:30 am

by Tim Heaton » February 23rd, 2020, 4:30 am

NV Cupano Vino Rosso Cupano - Italy, Tuscany, Vino da Tavola (2/23/2020)
Benvenuto Brunello 2020, Montalcino

Brilliant. This is my first time...

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Last post by Tim Heaton
February 23rd, 2020, 4:30 am
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « February 23rd, 2020, 2:51 am
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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 Mich@el Ch@ng
February 23rd, 2020, 2:51 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Warren Taranow « February 23rd, 2020, 1:35 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 Warren Taranow
February 23rd, 2020, 1:35 am
What is your pick on the most undervalued wine (producer, vintage, grape, etc.) in the world?

Last post by MikeVenezia « February 22nd, 2020, 10:58 pm
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by Fred Davis » February 11th, 2020, 9:50 am
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Last post by MikeVenezia
February 22nd, 2020, 10:58 pm
TN; 1990 Domaine Bart Chambertin Clos de Beze

Last post by Kent Comley « February 22nd, 2020, 10:39 pm
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by Marcus Dean » February 21st, 2020, 11:52 am

Cork came out perfectly and was in great condition, little bit of bottle stink when I first opened it so I decanted into the Jancis Robinson old wine...

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Last post by Kent Comley
February 22nd, 2020, 10:39 pm
TNs: '09 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Único and '10 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea

Last post by Dav1d S@wyer « February 22nd, 2020, 9:06 pm

by Dav1d S@wyer » February 22nd, 2020, 9:06 pm

It was great to taste both of these today. I think this Prado Enea will be special with time. I know Unico takes a lot of time to come around but it...

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Last post by Dav1d S@wyer
February 22nd, 2020, 9:06 pm
Bedrock Wine Conversations

Last post by JFPelletier « February 22nd, 2020, 8:27 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » February 13th, 2020, 3:36 am

Just saw this on IG and had to post. Combines two of my favorite things - Bedrock wines and podcasts. First episode is up with Brenae Royal, the...

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Last post by JFPelletier
February 22nd, 2020, 8:27 pm
TN: 2017 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico

Last post by markjchambers « February 22nd, 2020, 7:19 pm
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by Tim Heaton » February 21st, 2020, 1:06 pm

2017 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (2/21/2020)
Really, really good. Six months since my last...

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Last post by markjchambers
February 22nd, 2020, 7:19 pm
TN: 1995 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia

Last post by M Mager « February 22nd, 2020, 7:16 pm
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by Warren Taranow » February 22nd, 2020, 7:40 am

1995 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Bosconia - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (2/22/2020)
A superb and elegant wine, one of my...

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Last post by M Mager
February 22nd, 2020, 7:16 pm
Travelling to Loire Valley in May

Last post by David Glasser « February 22nd, 2020, 6:06 pm
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by John M Richards » February 21st, 2020, 2:05 pm

Recommendations for winery visits and/or lodging?

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Last post by David Glasser
February 22nd, 2020, 6:06 pm
TNs: Tempier, Metras, Peay Vineyard at Kochi NYC

Last post by Juliec « February 22nd, 2020, 4:15 pm
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by Ramon C » February 20th, 2020, 4:09 am

TNs: Tempier, Metras, Peay Vineyard at Kochi NYC

Enjoyed meeting up with 3 other foodie companions for my first go at the 9-course Korean tasting...

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Last post by Juliec
February 22nd, 2020, 4:15 pm
Myriad 2018

Last post by AlexS « February 22nd, 2020, 3:49 pm
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by Todd L » February 21st, 2020, 1:37 pm

I just noticed that Mike has his Napa 2018 cab up on the website. No email notice but just saw it there...

Oh the money goes :)

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Last post by AlexS
February 22nd, 2020, 3:49 pm
Harlan Estate Vintage Advice

Last post by markjchambers « February 22nd, 2020, 3:39 pm
Replies: 36
by Chris McNulty » January 20th, 2016, 9:45 am

Hey guys,

I'm new to the forum and to wine in general. I've had the chance to get out to Napa/Sonoma a couple of times and taste and learn a lot,...

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Last post by markjchambers
February 22nd, 2020, 3:39 pm
First time wine fridge buyer

Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L « February 22nd, 2020, 3:15 pm
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by NicholasSalupo » February 17th, 2020, 5:14 pm

Hello, berserkers! I'm new-ish to the forums and relatively new to wine in general. I had bottles of 2008 Dom Perignon and 2008 Winston Churchill...

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Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L
February 22nd, 2020, 3:15 pm
TN: 1978 Dott. Giacomo Damilano Barolo

Last post by Marcus Dean « February 22nd, 2020, 1:23 pm
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by Marcus Dean » February 22nd, 2020, 1:21 pm

The cork was brittle and broke apart during extraction so I decanted the bottle straight away.
Lovely nose of dried cherry and peat, the wine opened...

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Last post by Marcus Dean
February 22nd, 2020, 1:23 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Bud Carey « February 22nd, 2020, 1:03 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 Bud Carey
February 22nd, 2020, 1:03 pm
TN: 1998 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut (France, Champagne)

Last post by Kirk.Grant « February 22nd, 2020, 12:11 pm
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by Jody Smith » March 20th, 2015, 4:28 pm

1998 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut - France, Champagne (3/20/2015)
Great bottle tonight, but very different from the last 3 years ago. This seemed...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
February 22nd, 2020, 12:11 pm
TN 2010 Biggio Hamina Pinot Noir Deux Vert

Last post by jon leifer « February 22nd, 2020, 11:35 am
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by Lonnie F. » February 19th, 2020, 9:15 am

Not sure how to send text from ct. Can someone help and I'll repost.

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Last post by jon leifer
February 22nd, 2020, 11:35 am
What was your wine board path to Wine Berserkers

Last post by jon leifer « February 22nd, 2020, 11:26 am
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by Howard Cooper » May 31st, 2017, 6:55 am
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Interested in seeing how we all got here.

My first wine board was the old AOL board. Not a real names board, which is unfortunate because I do not...
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Last post by jon leifer
February 22nd, 2020, 11:26 am
TN: 2003 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Leistenberg Riesling Kabinett trocken

Last post by IlkkaL « February 22nd, 2020, 11:15 am

by IlkkaL » February 22nd, 2020, 11:15 am

This will not be my wine of the year but it sure was highly drinkable, a great match for Wiener schnitzel vom kalb and a really positive surprise....

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Last post by IlkkaL
February 22nd, 2020, 11:15 am
Let's talk trocken

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « February 22nd, 2020, 11:03 am
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by Brian S t o t t e r » February 10th, 2020, 5:53 pm

I have a dearth of dry German riesling in my collection, with the exception of a couple GGs and a good assortment of trocken wines from one producer...

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
February 22nd, 2020, 11:03 am
1971 wine - what to look for?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « February 22nd, 2020, 11:00 am
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by tpetty » February 19th, 2020, 4:17 pm
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My wife & I will both turn 50 next year. I thought it would be neat to have a bottle or 2 of a 1971 vintage to open. I have a year to figure this...
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Last post by Jayson Cohen
February 22nd, 2020, 11:00 am
Buying strategies

Last post by Nathan Smyth « February 22nd, 2020, 10:57 am
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by AndreasB » February 21st, 2020, 2:56 am

I’m in the beginning of my thirties and over the last couple of years my interest within wine has risen exponentially to the point where it is almost...

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Last post by Nathan Smyth
February 22nd, 2020, 10:57 am
Recent TNs: Krug 164, Harmand Geoffroy

Last post by Jayson Cohen « February 22nd, 2020, 10:34 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 21st, 2020, 6:46 pm

Krug 164

From 750

I haven’t had this for about 6 months. I think it’s starting to close down a touch; needed about an hour to really come around....

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
February 22nd, 2020, 10:34 am
Super-Sensitive Brett Detector...

Last post by LarryA « February 22nd, 2020, 10:30 am
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by TomHill » February 18th, 2020, 6:11 pm

Super weird.
Was tasting last night an Italian Barbera. Fairly decent w/ good Barbera character... nothing profound, though.
Took a swallow and then...

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Last post by LarryA
February 22nd, 2020, 10:30 am
TN: 2017 Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale

Last post by Nathan V. « February 22nd, 2020, 10:26 am
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by Dale McClaran » February 22nd, 2020, 8:05 am

2017 Montenidoli Vernaccia di San Gimignano Tradizionale - Italy, Tuscany, San Gimignano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano (2/22/2020)
2nd bottle and man...

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Last post by Nathan V.
February 22nd, 2020, 10:26 am
Hygrometer and thermometer recomendation

Last post by YLee « February 22nd, 2020, 10:22 am
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by GWalmsley » February 19th, 2020, 8:14 pm

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen,

May anyone recommend a reliable hygrometer and thermometer for a wine fridge?

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Last post by YLee
February 22nd, 2020, 10:22 am
When should I open 1995 Chateau Margaux before a dinner

Last post by Carl Steefel « February 22nd, 2020, 9:37 am
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by Larry Weitzner » February 21st, 2020, 8:47 am

I am hosting a dinner tonight and will be opening some bottles of 1995 Chateau Margaux. I know I should have posted this earlier in the week, but...

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Last post by Carl Steefel
February 22nd, 2020, 9:37 am
Question for mailing list members

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « February 22nd, 2020, 6:50 am
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by David P. » February 19th, 2020, 11:32 am
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I am pretty new when it comes to purchasing allocations. Recently I began receiving offers from several wineries. Some wineries seem to have very...
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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
February 22nd, 2020, 6:50 am
TN: 2016 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Bentrock

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « February 22nd, 2020, 5:21 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » February 20th, 2020, 5:16 am

2016 Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Bentrock - USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (2/19/2020)
Initial impression is about bright acidity, and...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
February 22nd, 2020, 5:21 am
2010 white Burgundy blind tasting ( 11 wines )

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « February 22nd, 2020, 5:03 am
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by Herwig Janssen » February 21st, 2020, 9:08 am

Yesterday , our wine-club decided to taste 11 wines from 2010 blind . . I was suspicious of premox .....

1. lot's of acidity , chalk , white flowers...

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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
February 22nd, 2020, 5:03 am
SQN Spring 2020 offer

Last post by Mike Reff « February 22nd, 2020, 4:49 am
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by Eric White » February 12th, 2020, 12:49 pm
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2016 Eleven Confessions Estate Box (3) 750ml Syrah Subir & (3) 750ml Grenache Pajarito Del Amor , $1500 per box.

Still a fan, my order is in for two.
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Last post by Mike Reff
February 22nd, 2020, 4:49 am
Given these these aromas and flavors, please suggest some wines.

Last post by Jim Stewart « February 22nd, 2020, 4:43 am
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by Jeff Rosenberg » February 19th, 2020, 1:02 pm

Looking for a dark red/black fruited wine, black cherry perhaps. I really like notes of anise, clove, star anise, black licorice, tar and earth. A...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
February 22nd, 2020, 4:43 am
When a mahnum isn't enough

Last post by Kyle Whitney « February 22nd, 2020, 2:54 am

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Last post by Kyle Whitney
February 22nd, 2020, 2:54 am
TN - 2004 Pegau Reservee & 2005 Chateau de Fargues

Last post by dcornutt « February 22nd, 2020, 2:13 am
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by J B a s k a m » February 21st, 2020, 6:15 am

With friends, enjoyed two bottles of the 2004 Pegau Reservee Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a 750 of the 2005 Chateau de Fargues Sauternes. Last Sunday's NY...

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Last post by dcornutt
February 22nd, 2020, 2:13 am
It's critic bingo! (Shake your Medoc booty!)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « February 21st, 2020, 7:46 pm
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by John Morris » April 13th, 2017, 10:41 am
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Pity the poor wine critic. So many wines, so few words.

The problem was brought home by this blurb in one of those e-mails:

The 2012 Barolo...
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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
February 21st, 2020, 7:46 pm
TN: Sunfish Cellars Burgundy & Oregon Tasting

Last post by John Glas « February 21st, 2020, 7:05 pm
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by John Glas » February 17th, 2020, 2:50 pm

SUNFISH CELLARS BURGUNDY & OREGON TASTING - Sunfish Cellars/I Nonni Minneapolis, MN (2/15/2020)

This was a very good tasting for $25.00. While it...

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Last post by John Glas
February 21st, 2020, 7:05 pm
Reddit post on collecting wine

Last post by George Chadwick « February 21st, 2020, 6:57 pm
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by Fred Davis » February 16th, 2020, 10:33 pm
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Read this post on collecting wine and thought posting it here might spark some good debate.

What do people here think?
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Last post by George Chadwick
February 21st, 2020, 6:57 pm
WS: To-Kalon as vineyard vs brand

Last post by Dan Kravitz « February 21st, 2020, 5:56 pm
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by TomC » February 14th, 2020, 1:40 pm

Good article on this ongoing fight. Some details are the same as other articles, other details I hadn’t seen.

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
February 21st, 2020, 5:56 pm
TN: Ski trip - Three wino familes

Last post by k s h i n « February 21st, 2020, 5:00 pm
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by k s h i n » February 15th, 2020, 10:57 am

SKI TRIP - THREE WINO FAMILES - Wisp Resort (2/14/2020-2/17/2020)

Greg O and I discussed about organizing a ski trip. We were joined by Steven H's...

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Last post by k s h i n
February 21st, 2020, 5:00 pm
Which RIDGE are you drinking?

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « February 21st, 2020, 4:44 pm
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Is it possible this iconic winery doesn't have one of these threads here at Wineberserkers? Too many great wines the issue? We hate a single thread...
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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
February 21st, 2020, 4:44 pm
Tench Winery

Last post by Jake Rubash « February 21st, 2020, 4:23 pm
Replies: 51
by Eric LaMasters » June 22nd, 2017, 5:39 pm
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Driving along the Silverado Trail on a trip to Napa this week, it looks like the Tench winery and caves are really coming along. I also noticed that...
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Last post by Jake Rubash
February 21st, 2020, 4:23 pm
Paso Robles Trip Suggestions

Last post by GregT « February 21st, 2020, 3:37 pm
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by C. Heinsen » December 5th, 2019, 10:15 am
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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 GregT
February 21st, 2020, 3:37 pm
California 2017

Last post by Gabe Berk « February 21st, 2020, 2:56 pm
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by C. Keller » February 28th, 2019, 2:55 pm
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I got some email releases for 2017's this week from Quivet and Vice Versa. How bad is the vintage? I haven't seen many reviews.
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Last post by Gabe Berk
February 21st, 2020, 2:56 pm
What’s your “definite buy” in 2020?

Last post by Andrew A r n t f i e l d « February 21st, 2020, 2:50 pm
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » December 27th, 2019, 5:35 pm
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I’ll start: 2008 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut
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Last post by Andrew A r n t f i e l d
February 21st, 2020, 2:50 pm
Ampeau MP and Dauvissat-Camus Preuses

Last post by William Kelley « February 21st, 2020, 2:08 pm
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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 William Kelley
February 21st, 2020, 2:08 pm
Vinotheque 700 QT Issue

Last post by ClarkstonMark « February 21st, 2020, 1:31 pm
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by ClarkstonMark » February 21st, 2020, 11:40 am

My 20+ year old Vinotheque 700 QT has started to have an issue.
Instead of cooling to the correct temp, it is cooling constantly to ~35 deg F. When I...

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Last post by ClarkstonMark
February 21st, 2020, 1:31 pm
1984 Field Stone Hoot Owl Vineyard Cab Sauv Alexander Valley - Balthazar

Last post by Jud Reis « February 21st, 2020, 12:46 pm
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by Jason M. P. » February 21st, 2020, 12:06 pm

A friend of mine plans to open a Balthazar of 1984 Field Stone Hoot Owl Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley on Saturday night in honor of...

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Last post by Jud Reis
February 21st, 2020, 12:46 pm
TN: 2015 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino

Last post by Chris.C. « February 21st, 2020, 12:42 pm
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by Tim Heaton » February 21st, 2020, 8:45 am

2015 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (2/21/2020)
Benvenuto Brunello 2020, Montalcino...

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Last post by Chris.C.
February 21st, 2020, 12:42 pm
Are we seeing the end of the madness?

Last post by Howard Cooper « February 21st, 2020, 11:30 am
Replies: 27
by Mark Golodetz » February 13th, 2020, 6:49 am

Not so long ago, Burgundy was seeing a seller’s market. Not just any seller’s market, but one that saw the likes of Rousseau Chambertin hit $3000...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
February 21st, 2020, 11:30 am
What's the smallest production cuvée in Burgundy?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « February 21st, 2020, 10:30 am
Replies: 41
by Glen Gold » February 17th, 2020, 2:06 pm

I was reading about Duroché's Griotte-Chambertin, which is consistently referred to as one of the smallest annual productions in Burgundy. 80...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
February 21st, 2020, 10:30 am
Clos Vougeot question

Last post by Gerhard P. « February 21st, 2020, 9:30 am
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by Clayton Wai-Poi » February 20th, 2020, 4:34 pm

I have a some bottles of 1976 Domaine A. Ropiteau-Mignon Clos De Vougeot.

Interesting it mentions Appelation Controlee but no mention of Grand Cru....

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Last post by Gerhard P.
February 21st, 2020, 9:30 am
1996 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Riserva Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba

Last post by Patrick Stella « February 21st, 2020, 8:44 am
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by Patrick Stella » February 20th, 2020, 1:27 pm

I had a hunkering for some barolo, and this caught my eye in the cellar. Decided to give it a rip and see where this is at the moment.

It took a...

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Last post by Patrick Stella
February 21st, 2020, 8:44 am
TN: 2015 Le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino

Last post by Tim Heaton « February 21st, 2020, 8:42 am

by Tim Heaton » February 21st, 2020, 8:42 am

2015 Tenuta le Potazzine Brunello di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (2/21/2020)
Benvenuto Brunello 2020,...

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Last post by Tim Heaton
February 21st, 2020, 8:42 am
Texas BYOB Let Down :(

Last post by Victor Hong « February 21st, 2020, 7:41 am
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by Gabe Berk » February 14th, 2020, 1:09 pm
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Went to Papa's...
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February 21st, 2020, 7:41 am

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