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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)

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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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October 14th, 2018, 11:49 am
Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by Ian Sutton « September 27th, 2018, 1:43 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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September 27th, 2018, 1:43 pm
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « September 12th, 2018, 10:55 am
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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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September 12th, 2018, 10:55 am
TN: 2014 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero and now the regular Barolo

Last post by k s h i n « October 17th, 2018, 2:57 pm
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by k s h i n » September 23rd, 2018, 3:03 pm

2014 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (9/23/2018)
Medium expressive nose displaying subtle red and black...

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October 17th, 2018, 2:57 pm
Master Somm Invalidation

Last post by mmarcellus « October 17th, 2018, 2:56 pm
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by Colin Murphy » October 9th, 2018, 2:17 pm
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October 17th, 2018, 2:56 pm
Found a new use for my Vinoscraper...

Last post by T. Melloni « October 17th, 2018, 2:54 pm
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by Frank Murray III » October 17th, 2018, 11:08 am

....as storyboard for designing a new learning module for work.

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Last post by T. Melloni
October 17th, 2018, 2:54 pm
TN: 2014 I. Brand & Family Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello Road

Last post by Mike Evans « October 17th, 2018, 2:45 pm
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by M. Dildine » October 15th, 2018, 4:23 pm

2014 I. Brand & Family Cabernet Sauvignon Monte Bello Road - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (10/15/2018)
14.8% abv. Deep...

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Last post by Mike Evans
October 17th, 2018, 2:45 pm
Can you tell from only a blurry picture what wine this is?

Last post by Ian Sutton « October 17th, 2018, 2:43 pm
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by Dario G f e l l e r » October 17th, 2018, 1:22 pm

Hi everybody!

So my parents are soon celebrating their 35. anniversary and I want to buy them their marriage wine (or if not available, something...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
October 17th, 2018, 2:43 pm
Thoughts on Buying and Consuming BURGUNDY

Last post by Howard Cooper « October 17th, 2018, 2:43 pm
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by Maxwell A. » October 15th, 2018, 11:51 pm

Quick Intro: I'm quite early on in my wine buying and drinking career and have already found myself entranced with Burgundy. It seems to be arguably...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
October 17th, 2018, 2:43 pm
(Yet Another) Napa Trip Recap

Last post by blarmston « October 17th, 2018, 2:30 pm
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by blarmston » October 16th, 2018, 5:40 pm

I was reluctant at first to post this recap, because the last thing this message board needs is another summary of one's exploits in The Valley. But...

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October 17th, 2018, 2:30 pm
"The Man" is blocking wine shipments from NY to CA

Last post by David Glasser « October 17th, 2018, 2:25 pm
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by Nick Ryan » October 16th, 2018, 11:15 am

Attempt #1 (from Morrell Wine):

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Both UPS and Morrell claimed they did not request the sendback. I certainly didn't. Two weeks later,...

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Last post by David Glasser
October 17th, 2018, 2:25 pm
How about a vintage drinking windows thread for Bordeaux, Rhone, and Burgundy?

Last post by David Glasser « October 17th, 2018, 2:10 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » October 17th, 2018, 10:39 am

I find myself looking at CT often to find out when the hell I *should* be drinking my wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Rhone. Target drinking...

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Last post by David Glasser
October 17th, 2018, 2:10 pm
Weekly Wine Consumption Poll

Last post by David Glasser « October 17th, 2018, 2:01 pm
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by dsimmons » October 16th, 2018, 2:42 pm

I have been wondering of late about the wine consumption rate of board members. Seems that we have everything from special occasion only drinkers to...

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Last post by David Glasser
October 17th, 2018, 2:01 pm
Suggestions for wine cellar insurer

Last post by Howard Horwitz « October 17th, 2018, 2:00 pm
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by andrew messenger » October 15th, 2018, 5:25 pm

What company do you suggest? Looking for a great company at reasonable prices. Great or bad experiences would be appreciated

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Last post by Howard Horwitz
October 17th, 2018, 2:00 pm
Has Anyone Ever "Doctored" a Wine?

Last post by Jay Miller « October 17th, 2018, 1:57 pm
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by Corey N. » May 13th, 2016, 9:24 am
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I've seen people post that they've mixed a couple glasses together at the end of the evening, but has anyone ever doctored a wine with non-wine...
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Last post by Jay Miller
October 17th, 2018, 1:57 pm
Are you waiting for shipping season to start?

Last post by Sh@n A « October 17th, 2018, 1:29 pm
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by Victor Hong » September 28th, 2018, 5:43 pm
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Last post by Sh@n A
October 17th, 2018, 1:29 pm
Dauvissat vs. Raveneau tasting

Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow « October 17th, 2018, 1:09 pm
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by Thomas De Waen » October 17th, 2018, 7:09 am

I organised a Raveneau vs. Dauvissat tasting at the Portland in London with a few friends last night.

We drank:
1971 Raveneau Clos
1982 Dauvissat...

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Last post by Stuart BeauneHead Niemtzow
October 17th, 2018, 1:09 pm
16 Coche

Last post by YacobovE « October 17th, 2018, 12:16 pm
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by Nick Gangas » October 17th, 2018, 8:41 am

Any word on what is being released this year ?

Inquiring minds want to know.

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Last post by YacobovE
October 17th, 2018, 12:16 pm
TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

Last post by David Glasser « October 17th, 2018, 12:13 pm
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by JeffK » October 16th, 2018, 2:52 pm

2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (10/12/2018)

Purchased on futures for $18. 4th time I have had...

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Last post by David Glasser
October 17th, 2018, 12:13 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Drew Goin « October 17th, 2018, 12:06 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 Drew Goin
October 17th, 2018, 12:06 pm
Its all Greek to me. A tasting of 16 Greek wines

Last post by Blake Brown « October 17th, 2018, 11:56 am

by Blake Brown » October 17th, 2018, 11:56 am

Our monthly blind wine tasting group was hosted by one of our members for a very educational non blind tasting of Greeks wines. He provided all of...

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Last post by Blake Brown
October 17th, 2018, 11:56 am
Rioja trip report

Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o « October 17th, 2018, 11:22 am
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by Sherri S h a p i r o » October 15th, 2018, 11:35 pm

I posted in the travel forum, but wanted to also post some impressions here in Wine Talk as well. I am in Spain and spent last weekend in Rioja. I...

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Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o
October 17th, 2018, 11:22 am
Official WTSO thread

Last post by Toby P « October 17th, 2018, 10:34 am
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by Eric Rose » July 10th, 2013, 11:44 am
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I can't find ANY reviews on CT or elsewhere. The website for the winery given in the WTSO blurb doesn't even appear to be the right winery!
But I...
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Last post by Toby P
October 17th, 2018, 10:34 am
Finding Leitz wines

Last post by Robert Dentice « October 17th, 2018, 10:16 am
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by DanielPaik » October 15th, 2018, 9:27 am

Why is it so damn difficult to find Leitz wines in New York, or really, anywhere in the US for that matter? I love their dry and fruity wines and I...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
October 17th, 2018, 10:16 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Nick W « October 17th, 2018, 10:12 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 Nick W
October 17th, 2018, 10:12 am
TNs--Mike on Mini-Tour--"50th weekend" in Atlanta--main party---lots of fine wine!

Last post by Mike Grammer « October 17th, 2018, 10:01 am
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by Mike Grammer » October 14th, 2018, 3:37 pm

THE PARTY

We had close to 100 people and everyone really outdid themselves. Even with a morning after to catch up, I didn’ t get to half of the...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
October 17th, 2018, 10:01 am
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by JeremyMullman « October 17th, 2018, 9:57 am
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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 JeremyMullman
October 17th, 2018, 9:57 am
'16 Ramonet with '15 Grand Crus

Last post by Mike Grammer « October 17th, 2018, 9:53 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » April 28th, 2018, 4:37 am
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I generally run a bit of a blog on the board each year we are in Burgundy and must apologise for not doing so this year. We have been so bloody busy....
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Last post by Mike Grammer
October 17th, 2018, 9:53 am
Wine in Grand Turk

Last post by RichardFlack « October 17th, 2018, 9:44 am

by RichardFlack » October 17th, 2018, 9:44 am

(Apologies if this is wrong forum, if so mods please move it)

Were heading to Grand Turk for a couple of weeks in Dec. Does anyone have first hand...

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Last post by RichardFlack
October 17th, 2018, 9:44 am
TN: Forlorn-Hope CheninBlanc Norgard '11...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « October 17th, 2018, 9:36 am

by TomHill » October 17th, 2018, 9:36 am

Needed a white last night, so cracked:
1. Forlorn-Hope Norgard CheninBlanc NorgardRanch/TalmageBench/Mendocino (47 cs; 14.3%; aged
20 mo. in neutral...

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Last post by TomHill
October 17th, 2018, 9:36 am
TN: 2013 J.J. Adeneuer Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs

Last post by Markus S « October 17th, 2018, 9:22 am
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by JeffK » October 17th, 2018, 8:25 am

2013 J.J. Adeneuer Ahrweiler Rosenthal Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs - Germany, Ahr (10/13/2018)

Opened by a friend who bought this during our trip...

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Last post by Markus S
October 17th, 2018, 9:22 am
TN: 2013 Kreuzberg Neuenahrer Sonnenberg Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs

Last post by JeffK « October 17th, 2018, 8:31 am

by JeffK » October 17th, 2018, 8:31 am

2013 Kreuzberg Neuenahrer Sonnenberg Spätburgunder Großes Gewächs - Germany, Ahr (10/13/2018)

Opened by a friend who bought this at the winery...

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Last post by JeffK
October 17th, 2018, 8:31 am
TN: 2015 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Barnabés (France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon)

Last post by Jay Miller « October 17th, 2018, 7:51 am

by Jay Miller » October 17th, 2018, 7:51 am

2015 Olga Raffault Chinon Les Barnabés - France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Chinon (10/17/2018)
Soft but generous fruit. Not as tannic or showing as...

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Last post by Jay Miller
October 17th, 2018, 7:51 am
Veuve Clicquot Tasting

Last post by CJ Beazley « October 17th, 2018, 7:48 am
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by Michael S. Monie » October 17th, 2018, 7:11 am

Had a tasting of a lineup of Veuve Clicquot wines with winemaker Gaelle Goossens. Something new from them called extra Brut, extra old is an...

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Last post by CJ Beazley
October 17th, 2018, 7:48 am
TNs--Weekend with the Webbers in Toronto

Last post by Mike Grammer « October 17th, 2018, 7:35 am

by Mike Grammer » October 17th, 2018, 7:35 am

We get too few Berserkers' visits to our shores. So I was very excited and pleased to welcome John and Kristin to Toronto. We met a couple years ago...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
October 17th, 2018, 7:35 am
TNs from NY trip- Soldera, Rayas, Latour, Schaefer Auction, LaLas, Krug, DP, Cristal, DRC and more

Last post by Jayson Cohen « October 17th, 2018, 7:27 am
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by Tom Reddick » October 14th, 2018, 11:16 pm

Long weekend in NYC for auctions, tastings and dinners. Following are notes from 4 events. Most are from small tasting samples- but the length and...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
October 17th, 2018, 7:27 am
Last 10 wines you drank. Tells us something about what you like.

Last post by Subu Ramachandran « October 17th, 2018, 6:24 am
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by craig v » October 5th, 2014, 9:47 am
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We did this once before and it was fun. What are the last 10 wines you've drank? I bounce around in grapes, regions and price points. Some of these...
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Last post by Subu Ramachandran
October 17th, 2018, 6:24 am
2013 Marcassin Chardonnay

Last post by David Kaufman « October 17th, 2018, 6:06 am
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by David Kaufman » October 13th, 2018, 6:48 am

The ‘12 Pinot mailer suggested that the 100pt 2013 chardonnnay would be offered in the fall and that shipping for both the Pinot and chard would take...

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Last post by David Kaufman
October 17th, 2018, 6:06 am
TN: 05 de L'arlot NSG Les Petits Plets and 05 Chapoutier St. Joseph Les Granits

Last post by jwpinxten « October 17th, 2018, 5:50 am
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by Greg Mitrakas » October 14th, 2018, 7:08 am

de Larlot from 375. Perfect cork, PNP. Forward and beautiful nose of flowers and spice. A bit heavy yet clearly elegant, no rustic edge here. A fine...

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Last post by jwpinxten
October 17th, 2018, 5:50 am
TN: 2013 Pian dell'Orino Rosso di Montalcino

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « October 17th, 2018, 5:17 am

by D@vid Bu3ker » October 17th, 2018, 5:17 am

2013 Pian dell'Orino Rosso di Montalcino - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino (10/16/2018)
Still showing a fair dose of bright red...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
October 17th, 2018, 5:17 am
They Keep Impacting Months Later

Last post by David Glasser « October 17th, 2018, 4:29 am
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by Richard Albert » October 16th, 2018, 1:16 pm

As mentioned previously, my fire smoke concerns are now unfortunately playing out poorly for some industry folks as the fires' damage is still...

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Last post by David Glasser
October 17th, 2018, 4:29 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « October 17th, 2018, 4:00 am
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

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2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
October 17th, 2018, 4:00 am
First Riesling from Norway

Last post by Martin Zwick « October 17th, 2018, 2:50 am
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by Martin Zwick » October 14th, 2018, 11:45 pm

Das ist ein Projekt für die Zukunft. Vielleicht können unsere Kinder davon profitieren. Das wären dann die ersten, die einen alten Rieslingbestand in...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
October 17th, 2018, 2:50 am
TN: La Pelle Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Last post by Joe Mendez « October 16th, 2018, 10:10 pm
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by Frank Z » October 16th, 2018, 12:12 pm

Please bear with me as this is my second time typing all of this up, as the first time got deleted after the page refreshed when I attempted to...

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Last post by Joe Mendez
October 16th, 2018, 10:10 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Frank Z « October 16th, 2018, 9:58 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 Frank Z
October 16th, 2018, 9:58 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « October 16th, 2018, 9:33 pm
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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 Mich@el Ch@ng
October 16th, 2018, 9:33 pm
2010 Chateau Montrose 2nd Wine...Le Dame de Montrose

Last post by Mark Golodetz « October 16th, 2018, 8:29 pm
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by Karl F » October 13th, 2018, 5:14 pm

La Dame De Montrose 2010

Well…..it starts like this.
St Estephe wines are big....Huh?
LOL

I'm grilling lamb chops and Thought an hour plus was...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
October 16th, 2018, 8:29 pm
Las Vegas (moderately priced) food & wine recommendations?

Last post by andrew messenger « October 16th, 2018, 7:54 pm
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by Nate Simon » October 15th, 2018, 9:20 am

Will be going to Vegas with the family...first time in a long while, so I'm rather out of the loop on the restaurant scene. Would appreciate...

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Last post by andrew messenger
October 16th, 2018, 7:54 pm
Is pre phylloxera better ?

Last post by GregT « October 16th, 2018, 6:55 pm
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by Alan Eden » October 16th, 2018, 9:26 am

It just seems to be assumed that any wine made pre phylloxera is magical and special. I know the 45 DRC just set a record and a believe there are a...

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Last post by GregT
October 16th, 2018, 6:55 pm
TNR: 2013 Mascarello Monprivato

Last post by Mattstolz « October 16th, 2018, 6:35 pm
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by Jonathan H » October 13th, 2018, 4:46 pm

Anybody try this? What are your thoughts?

Thanks!

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Last post by Mattstolz
October 16th, 2018, 6:35 pm
2016 Thomas

Last post by mmeyers « October 16th, 2018, 6:24 pm
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by jrozes » October 5th, 2018, 6:07 pm

I always look forward to reading John's postcards and was excited to see a little purple envelope in today's mail. Witty as always, and prices remain...

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Last post by mmeyers
October 16th, 2018, 6:24 pm
TN: Idlewild/Carlisle With DinDin...(short/boring)

Last post by Drew Goin « October 16th, 2018, 6:17 pm
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by TomHill » October 16th, 2018, 4:20 pm

Had these two for dinner last night:
1. Idlewild TheBee Flora&Fauna White NorthCoast (11.5%; 30% MuscatCanelli/30% Friulano/30% Arneis/10% Cortese;...

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Last post by Drew Goin
October 16th, 2018, 6:17 pm
Beta Wines fall release?

Last post by NickRut « October 16th, 2018, 6:07 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » October 14th, 2018, 1:53 pm

When I visited Ketan on Diamond Mountain in June he said he would likely be offering his 2013 Beta Wines Moon Mountain CS this fall. Anyone hear any...

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Last post by NickRut
October 16th, 2018, 6:07 pm
TN: 2015 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Jim Clary « October 16th, 2018, 5:36 pm
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by John Glas » October 12th, 2018, 5:46 pm

2015 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/11/2018)
Excellent and second best wine at the tasting. Bright...

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Last post by Jim Clary
October 16th, 2018, 5:36 pm
TN: Annual Chicago winos visit - Champagne, DRC, Yquem, SQN and etc.

Last post by Jim Clary « October 16th, 2018, 5:26 pm
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by k s h i n » October 12th, 2018, 10:35 am

ANNUAL CHICAGO WINOS VISIT - CHAMPAGNE, DRC, YQUEM, SQN AND ETC. - The Grill Room at the Rosewood DC (10/6/2018)

The tradition of sharing great...

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Last post by Jim Clary
October 16th, 2018, 5:26 pm
Did you know it's International Merlot Month? How did I miss this?

Last post by Chris Seiber « October 16th, 2018, 4:50 pm
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by John Morris » October 15th, 2018, 9:53 am

I kid you not:

Chat with fellow merlot lovers online.
The best part about #MerlotMe is finding something new to try, or find others who love...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
October 16th, 2018, 4:50 pm
2018 Bordeaux Update - Getting Hot Out There...

Last post by Howard Cooper « October 16th, 2018, 3:38 pm
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by Jim Hartten » October 16th, 2018, 10:58 am

Just read a Decanter article from today on 2018 Bordeaux harvest news. Sadly, looks like another hot vintage:

Bordeaux 2018 red wines: Balance key...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
October 16th, 2018, 3:38 pm
TN: 2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey (France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes)

Last post by JeffK « October 16th, 2018, 2:49 pm

by JeffK » October 16th, 2018, 2:49 pm

2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes (10/14/2018)

From a 375ml bottle. 4th time I have had this wine....

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Last post by JeffK
October 16th, 2018, 2:49 pm
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by PeterH « October 16th, 2018, 2:46 pm
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Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by PeterH
October 16th, 2018, 2:46 pm
Lutum 2013 Sanford and Benedict pinot

Last post by David Baum « October 16th, 2018, 1:33 pm
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by George Chadwick » October 14th, 2018, 10:18 pm

Had some at a massive pinot tasting at Big Sur FW Festival two years ago, never heard of Lutum, was stunned. Tasted a bunch more pinots, ran back to...

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Last post by David Baum
October 16th, 2018, 1:33 pm
The Next MACDONALD?

Last post by Steve Crawford « October 16th, 2018, 1:23 pm
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by blarmston » September 26th, 2018, 4:59 pm
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Lots of talk and love recently on this board for MACDONALD, and with good reason- the wine and the story and the people are awesome.

It got me to...
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Last post by Steve Crawford
October 16th, 2018, 1:23 pm
45 Romanee Conti - new world auction record

Last post by Ian Dorin « October 16th, 2018, 12:16 pm
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by pnitze » October 13th, 2018, 11:46 am

New world auction record for any single bottle of wine set this morning at Sotheby’s. $450,000 hammer, approximately $550,000 after premium, for a...

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Last post by Ian Dorin
October 16th, 2018, 12:16 pm
TN: Two Reds O'er the Weekend.....(short/boring)

Last post by Drew Goin « October 16th, 2018, 11:39 am
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by TomHill » October 16th, 2018, 9:14 am

Had these two reds on Sunday:
1. Ioppa Nebbiolo DOC: Colline Novaresi (12.5%; www.GiulianaImports.com) Az.Agr. Ioppa F.Illi Gianpiero e...

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Last post by Drew Goin
October 16th, 2018, 11:39 am
Favorite Foillard Cuvee?

Last post by Maxwell A. « October 16th, 2018, 11:09 am
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by Matt Latuchie » January 6th, 2016, 1:39 pm

The discussion regarding Foillard got me thinking more about the wines than I have in a while. More specifically, thinking about which of their...

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Last post by Maxwell A.
October 16th, 2018, 11:09 am
TNs--Dinner of the Year--Mignon, Coche & Lafon reds, 95 Conterno Monfortino, 07 Rieussec

Last post by Mike Grammer « October 16th, 2018, 10:22 am

by Mike Grammer » October 16th, 2018, 10:22 am

With very close friends Heather and Jeff, at Giulietta restaurant here in Toronto. Jeff has wanted to open a special bottle of Monfortino for a long...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
October 16th, 2018, 10:22 am
Mendocino County- Favorite wineries and things...

Last post by Andrew Morris « October 16th, 2018, 9:56 am
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by Abbie S. » October 9th, 2018, 8:49 pm

We are headed to Mendocino County in a few weeks. I've done quite a bit of research, but I would love some winery suggestions (pinot noir) and any...

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Last post by Andrew Morris
October 16th, 2018, 9:56 am
Pegau Two Ways

Last post by Marc Frontario « October 16th, 2018, 7:37 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » October 14th, 2018, 5:18 pm

2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (10/13/2018)
Served with some mild...

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Last post by Marc Frontario
October 16th, 2018, 7:37 am
Sami-Odi

Last post by mark rudner « October 16th, 2018, 7:13 am
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by C. Keller » October 15th, 2018, 5:15 pm

Just wondering if anyone has had this Australian producer and if you think its worth the tariff?

Received an offer to buy the NV Little Wine #7 and...

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Last post by mark rudner
October 16th, 2018, 7:13 am
TN: 2015 Sami-Odi Syrah Little Wine #5 (Australia, South Australia, Barossa)

Last post by Markus S « October 16th, 2018, 5:36 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » January 16th, 2016, 6:25 pm

2015 Sami-Odi Syrah Little Wine #5 - Australia, South Australia, Barossa (1/14/2016)
Loaded with juicy blackberry fruit. There's some sandalwood and...

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Last post by Markus S
October 16th, 2018, 5:36 am
Barrie Larvin Update ??

Last post by TomHill « October 16th, 2018, 5:25 am
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by TomHill » October 13th, 2018, 6:08 pm

Anybody have an update on Barrie Larvin??
Met him several times at HDR. When I’d hear his name, I’d smile inside because Barry Larva/Vermin always...

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Last post by TomHill
October 16th, 2018, 5:25 am
TN: Blind Chardonnay Tasting

Last post by James Billy « October 16th, 2018, 1:57 am
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by John Glas » October 13th, 2018, 9:38 pm

BLIND CHARDONNAY TASTING - Scott and Amy's House (10/13/2018)

This was a fun and humbling event. Cellar Tracker averages and Pro reviews mean...

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Last post by James Billy
October 16th, 2018, 1:57 am
DRC ‘treasures’ from Drouhin’s cellar to be auctioned

Last post by Tom Reddick « October 15th, 2018, 9:33 pm
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by jrozes » July 18th, 2018, 2:45 pm
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Choice quote:

Sotheby’s wine specialist Serena Sutcliffe MW said: “I think it’s almost unheard of that a cellar of such treasures can become...
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Last post by Tom Reddick
October 15th, 2018, 9:33 pm
TN: Forlorn-Hope King-Andrews WW '17...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « October 15th, 2018, 5:32 pm

by TomHill » October 15th, 2018, 5:32 pm

My F-H shipment arrived last week, so couldn't resist trying:
1. Forlorn-Hope Kind-Andrews WW SuisunVlly (11.66%; 47 cs; Last Vintage; TrousseauGris...

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Last post by TomHill
October 15th, 2018, 5:32 pm
TN: 2017 Orin Swift Zinfandel 8 Years in the Desert (USA, California)

Last post by John Glas « October 15th, 2018, 5:19 pm
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by John Glas » October 13th, 2018, 9:51 pm

2017 Orin Swift Zinfandel 8 Years in the Desert - USA, California (10/11/2018)
Terrible wine. One of the worst wines of the year candidate. If you...

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Last post by John Glas
October 15th, 2018, 5:19 pm
TN: 2014 Wind Gap Wines Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « October 15th, 2018, 4:56 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » October 15th, 2018, 4:56 pm

2014 Wind Gap Wines Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (10/15/2018)
Elegant floral and red fruit is...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
October 15th, 2018, 4:56 pm
TN: 2003 Léoville-Poyferré St. Julien (375ml)

Last post by Howard Cooper « October 15th, 2018, 4:18 pm
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by J Dove » October 12th, 2018, 6:43 pm

What a dark wine. Almost black with no bricking. A very distinctive and complex nose — initially some canned asparagus, which thankfully blew off. A...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
October 15th, 2018, 4:18 pm
Krug Rose 21eme, Ruinart BdB, Hudelot NSG, Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin, Montecillo GR Rioja

Last post by Blake Brown « October 15th, 2018, 4:14 pm
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by Blake Brown » August 14th, 2018, 10:49 am

Six of us dined recently at the Four Seasons Biltmore restaurant, Bella Vista. This is a fabulous resort and its beachfront property and restaurant...

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Last post by Blake Brown
October 15th, 2018, 4:14 pm
The .375 thread

Last post by Neal.Mollen « October 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm
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by Neal.Mollen » July 18th, 2018, 3:10 pm
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I am always on the lookout for good, cheap(ish) wines to cellar in .375 size for drinking on the subway, in the office, in movies, etc. They don't...
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Last post by Neal.Mollen
October 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm
Contra Costa County Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « October 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 11:01 pm
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In efforts to help keep the Advanced Search button from overload, I would like there to be a thread devoted to the unique winemaking and grape...
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Last post by Drew Goin
October 15th, 2018, 3:59 pm
TN: 2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa and 2003 Neal Howell Mountain

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « October 15th, 2018, 2:44 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » October 14th, 2018, 9:41 pm

Two very different, but fantastic cabs.

2005 Tor Kenward Cimarossa (Mast) Vineyard (Howell Mountain, Napa Valley)

Pop and pour after splash decant....

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
October 15th, 2018, 2:44 pm
two good: 92 Wendouree & 82 De Bortoli Sauternes

Last post by brodie thomson « October 15th, 2018, 2:29 pm
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by brodie thomson » October 14th, 2018, 6:52 pm

Two wines from 82 and 92 that were just wonderful. The twos have it!

1982 De Bortoli Botrytis Semillon Sauternes: The famous first vintage and...

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Last post by brodie thomson
October 15th, 2018, 2:29 pm
Idlewild Wines Pick Up Open House 10/14/18

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « October 15th, 2018, 1:16 pm
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by Tom DeBiase » October 14th, 2018, 9:09 pm

Stopped by the Idlewild Tasting Room - Wine Bar to pick up my Fall Allocation. While there I tasted through the Fall release line up and the...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
October 15th, 2018, 1:16 pm
TN: Sunday in the Park

Last post by Craig G « October 15th, 2018, 1:03 pm
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by Jayson Cohen » October 15th, 2018, 7:18 am

We gathered at Cafe Arzu in Rego Park for Kosher Uzbeki/Middle Eastern food. Hummus and baba ganoush, tomato salad, spiced carrot salad, pickled...

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Last post by Craig G
October 15th, 2018, 1:03 pm
TNs--Mike on Mini-Tour---the "50th party" day, Atlanta---visit with Anthony at PH Wines and 1968 at Randy & Cris'

Last post by Mike Evans « October 15th, 2018, 1:02 pm
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by Mike Grammer » October 14th, 2018, 3:35 pm

I think it was 2 years ago that good friends Randy and Cris Katz and I put our heads together to think about an event, knowing that both Randy and I...

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Last post by Mike Evans
October 15th, 2018, 1:02 pm
Wagyu wine pairings

Last post by Jay Miller « October 15th, 2018, 11:37 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » October 9th, 2018, 2:15 pm

I've seen a few threads touching on this topic but not many really delving into the pairings.

Thoughts on pairings with american waygu (say, snake...

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Last post by Jay Miller
October 15th, 2018, 11:37 am
Saving Old Vineyards - Economics vs Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « October 15th, 2018, 11:36 am
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by Drew Goin » February 13th, 2018, 8:37 pm

As I finished my wish-list for the current (Feb 2018) release from Bedrock Wine Company , I took a moment to re-watch Mr Morgan Twain-Peterson's...

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Last post by Drew Goin
October 15th, 2018, 11:36 am
Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre 1995 and 1996

Last post by julianseersmartin « October 15th, 2018, 11:33 am
Replies: 5
by Julian Marshall » October 14th, 2018, 1:36 am

We drank these over two evenings, starting with the 95. I've enjoyed both vintages in the past, but recent notes on CT have been variable, to say the...

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Last post by julianseersmartin
October 15th, 2018, 11:33 am
Chappellet Mountain Cuvee '15 - surprisingly disappointing...

Last post by Ian Dorin « October 15th, 2018, 10:42 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » October 10th, 2018, 7:39 pm

Not sure if there are fans of this wine here, but it's far from what I expected in a 'Mountain' Cuvee...it's jammy, sweet, soft, and I'm not finding...

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Last post by Ian Dorin
October 15th, 2018, 10:42 am
Winery Visit - Bucklin / Old Hill Ranch (long w/ pics)

Last post by Drew Goin « October 15th, 2018, 10:41 am
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by Rich Brown » June 27th, 2018, 9:42 am

My wife and I took our first trip to Sonoma area thanks to a super generous invite to a Bedrock tour/tasting from fellow Berserker Andrew Johnstone,...

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Last post by Drew Goin
October 15th, 2018, 10:41 am
Home Wine Cellar Architect/Contractor

Last post by David Baum « October 15th, 2018, 10:15 am
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by Tom K. » October 10th, 2018, 9:31 pm

WB hive, I need a contact in the Boston area that designs and constructs home wine cellars. Please list or DM me, whatever you feel like if you have...

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Last post by David Baum
October 15th, 2018, 10:15 am
TN: NV Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Prestige

Last post by JeffK « October 15th, 2018, 10:07 am

by JeffK » October 15th, 2018, 10:07 am

NV Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Prestige - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (10/14/2018)

Opened by a friend at...

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Last post by JeffK
October 15th, 2018, 10:07 am
TNs: Two Mercurey from Francois Raquilet

Last post by Dennis Atick « October 15th, 2018, 10:03 am
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by Dennis Atick » October 15th, 2018, 8:46 am

Raquillet is a new domaine to me.
William Kelley had some nice things to say so I took a shot when I found some at a decent price.

2013 François...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
October 15th, 2018, 10:03 am
TN: 2013 Chevreux-Bournazel Champagne La Parcelle (France, Champagne)

Last post by JeffK « October 15th, 2018, 10:01 am

by JeffK » October 15th, 2018, 10:01 am

2013 Chevreux-Bournazel Champagne La Parcelle - France, Champagne (10/12/2018)

Opened by a friend who bought this in Epernay. Not imported into the...

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Last post by JeffK
October 15th, 2018, 10:01 am
Bottle chillers

Last post by bryan c « October 15th, 2018, 9:43 am
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by etomasi » February 23rd, 2017, 10:13 am

I always forget to grab a bottle of white or sparkling from the cellar until a few minutes before dinner. Yes, I know not all wines need to be super...

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Last post by bryan c
October 15th, 2018, 9:43 am
2018 Visit to Piemonte, Burgundy and Condrieu

Last post by John Morris « October 15th, 2018, 9:19 am
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by Howard Davis » September 23rd, 2018, 12:42 am

A group of us recently had a wine trip to Piemonte, Burgundy and Condrieu. As time allows, I'll post notes and photos here ...

We began in Turin...

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Last post by John Morris
October 15th, 2018, 9:19 am
More Cab from Carlisle!

Last post by Jeff Vaughan « October 15th, 2018, 9:03 am
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by Peter Petersen » October 11th, 2018, 11:05 am

Apparently the as yet unreleased anniversary Cab is not a one off. As per Instagram Carlisle is now adding Montecillo Cabernet to its portfolio. This...

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Last post by Jeff Vaughan
October 15th, 2018, 9:03 am
750Daily: New Directions in WashState Wine...

Last post by TomHill « October 15th, 2018, 8:33 am

by TomHill » October 15th, 2018, 8:33 am

As linked in WineTerroirist, JacksonRohrbaugh in 750Daily:
NewDirections/WashStateWine
has a nicely done article in new directions being taken in...

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Last post by TomHill
October 15th, 2018, 8:33 am
How do I turn off/on feeds from Forums

Last post by Markus S « October 15th, 2018, 5:15 am
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by Jim Stewart » October 14th, 2018, 9:44 am

Can I selectively shut off the topic feeds from a Forum that I do not wish to see? Hypothetically, let's say I do no want to see anything from...

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Last post by Markus S
October 15th, 2018, 5:15 am
Burgundy vintage rankings

Last post by Markus S « October 15th, 2018, 5:12 am
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by Dinesh Goyal » October 12th, 2018, 4:34 am
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Would love to get your thoughts on how would you group last 6 vintages of red Burgundy (2011 to 2016). What are your top two, middle two and...
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Last post by Markus S
October 15th, 2018, 5:12 am
Great Night w/ 82' 99' Salon, 93' Georges Mugneret, 01' Hudelot-Noellat, 64' Giuseppe Rinaldi

Last post by William Kelley « October 14th, 2018, 10:16 pm
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by Robert Pavlovich » October 14th, 2018, 10:44 am

Took part in an epic celebratory dinner Friday night @ Officine Brera. Some great wines and comraderie. Here's all the data.

Highlights from the...

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October 14th, 2018, 10:16 pm

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