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Master Thread on software changes/improvements - 'how to', info, etc

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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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Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

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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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February 16th, 2020, 11:26 pm
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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February 16th, 2020, 9:34 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

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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 Greg K
March 30th, 2020, 10:47 pm
Earthquake protection—something easy

Last post by c fu « March 30th, 2020, 10:39 pm
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by alan weinberg » March 29th, 2020, 12:40 pm

rubber bands are from Dykema Rubber Band Co. size 106. thebestrubberbands@yahoo.com. No affiliation. This helps bottles that are racked and is an...

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March 30th, 2020, 10:39 pm
Tessier TN (then other continually updated Isolation Era TN's)

Last post by George Chadwick « March 30th, 2020, 10:34 pm
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by George Chadwick » March 28th, 2020, 10:27 pm

Bottle one of four from MysteryPack of older pinots, available now for $120 total

2010 Tessier Russian River pinot (the only one of the four with no...

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Last post by George Chadwick
March 30th, 2020, 10:34 pm
Restaurants selling wine carry-out at great prices...

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by Brandon R » March 26th, 2020, 8:50 am
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It seems that many restaurants are also attempting to stay afloat by selling bottles of wine carry-out style. I received an email from a high-end...
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March 30th, 2020, 9:58 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by SZZimmermann « March 30th, 2020, 9:29 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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March 30th, 2020, 9:29 pm
2014 L'Ecole No. 41 Estate Ferguson Vineyard

Last post by john stimson « March 30th, 2020, 9:16 pm
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by Glenn L e v i n e » March 26th, 2020, 5:49 pm

Eff me nekkid this is good. Right out of the bottle it’s blue fruit and subtle oak. It’s cellar temp so cool, but also nervy. No aged characteristics...

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March 30th, 2020, 9:16 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by melvinyeo « March 30th, 2020, 9:14 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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March 30th, 2020, 9:14 pm
Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan

Last post by Jeremy C « March 30th, 2020, 9:05 pm
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by maureen nelson » April 1st, 2018, 11:53 am
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Ok we (well, the old farts among us) talk about owning too much wine, stopping buying, reducing our holdings, etc. So i challenge those of us to post...
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March 30th, 2020, 9:05 pm
Napa Valley Vintners - Open The Cellar 3/30-31

Last post by ray ormand « March 30th, 2020, 8:58 pm
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by TomC » March 27th, 2020, 8:40 pm

I did not see this posted here yet...

“In response to the doors of our wineries being closed, we've decided to open up our libraries online. On...

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Last post by ray ormand
March 30th, 2020, 8:58 pm
Nice article by wine writer Laura Ness on Ken Burnap and Jeff Emery of Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Last post by Pat K « March 30th, 2020, 8:51 pm
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by Ken Zinns » March 26th, 2020, 5:09 pm

Very nice new article by Laura Ness on the Edible Monterey Bay website about a couple of the founding fathers of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine...

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Last post by Pat K
March 30th, 2020, 8:51 pm
New Schrader 2017 offer

Last post by Robert M yers « March 30th, 2020, 8:42 pm
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by vwsmaltz » March 30th, 2020, 12:00 pm

I just received the new offer for 2017s:

1. 2017 Schrader 'Special' Pack
Price $1,350.00
Includes (6 x 750ml bottles)
- Schrader RBS (2 btls.)
-...

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Last post by Robert M yers
March 30th, 2020, 8:42 pm
Fellow A Deux (TNs from two Goodfellow PNs)

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 30th, 2020, 8:40 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » March 30th, 2020, 6:54 pm

Decided during some of this quarantine time at home to work on my tasting skills, so thought no better way than to compare two wines from the same...

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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
March 30th, 2020, 8:40 pm
TWA William Kelley on several 2018 Beaujolais (Bouland, Metras, Foillard)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « March 30th, 2020, 7:39 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » March 29th, 2020, 12:33 pm

Honestly, this is about the best thing I’ve seen a wine critic do in recent times. Perhaps partly it is due to William providing such depth of...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
March 30th, 2020, 7:39 pm
Memento Mori

Last post by NickRut « March 30th, 2020, 7:35 pm
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by Jmigliano » March 30th, 2020, 3:46 pm

Had a very cool experience doing a virtual tasting with Emily at Memento Mori. She sent us a bottle of the 2017 flagship and 2017 Vine Hill Ranch....

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Last post by NickRut
March 30th, 2020, 7:35 pm
Pobega Everything

Last post by robert creth « March 30th, 2020, 7:21 pm
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by Tom G l a s g o w » March 30th, 2020, 5:02 pm

Yep, anything that comes in the door isn’t safe.
Tonight it was Rivers Marie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018. Quite a nice tipple and has all the...

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Last post by robert creth
March 30th, 2020, 7:21 pm
TN: 2013 Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah

Last post by Diane Kessler « March 30th, 2020, 7:07 pm
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by Sean S y d n e y » March 29th, 2020, 4:17 pm

Beautiful and elegant Syrah with everything you'd want from a cool climate expression: olive brine, herbs, and meat on the nose with a dense, focused...

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Last post by Diane Kessler
March 30th, 2020, 7:07 pm
2007 Leflaive Chevalier

Last post by David Gerstenfeld « March 30th, 2020, 6:29 pm
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by Jerry Hey » March 29th, 2020, 8:46 am

For my birthday dinner yesterday I thought I'd crack open one of my last two bottles of Leflaive Chevalier. This used to be one of my favorite wines...

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Last post by David Gerstenfeld
March 30th, 2020, 6:29 pm
TN: 2007 Taupenot-Merme Morey St. Denis

Last post by Joshua Kates « March 30th, 2020, 6:26 pm
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by Richard T r i m p i » March 30th, 2020, 4:58 pm

2007 Taupenot-Merme Morey St. Denis - Loads of mushroom, soy, iron, mild beef broth. A melange of integrated fruit leaning slightly dark. Secondary...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
March 30th, 2020, 6:26 pm
TN: 2014 Yvon Métras Fleurie L'Ultime - Huh, $75 bucks for a stinkin' Beaujolais!?

Last post by m. ristev « March 30th, 2020, 6:15 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » May 24th, 2017, 7:06 pm

Yea, you might think we're nuts. Beaujolais is Coca-Cola wine, right? Hah. Not so fast, sonny, though on reflection, $75 is still a bit nutty....

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Last post by m. ristev
March 30th, 2020, 6:15 pm
TN: 2014 Ridge Lytton East Hills (USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley)

Last post by Cris Whetstone « March 30th, 2020, 6:04 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » March 30th, 2020, 5:06 pm

2014 Ridge Lytton East Hills - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (3/30/2020)
Early days for this, and right now the deep red fruit is...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
March 30th, 2020, 6:04 pm
Help! Please help me to accurately describe and understand a character tasted in a champagne

Last post by Brad Baker « March 30th, 2020, 5:53 pm
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by Blake Brown » March 26th, 2020, 11:28 am

One of the positives about being socially distanced and staying at home has been daily cellar raids and trying new things out as well as pulling old,...

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Last post by Brad Baker
March 30th, 2020, 5:53 pm
TN: 2019 Tercero Cinsault Rosé (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County)

Last post by Paul Miller « March 30th, 2020, 5:50 pm
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by B. Buzzini » March 26th, 2020, 4:11 pm

2019 Tercero Cinsault Rosé - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (3/26/2020)
Right off the truck...WOW...totally Provence! Quickly...

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Last post by Paul Miller
March 30th, 2020, 5:50 pm
2010 Dauvissat Vaillons

Last post by john stimson « March 30th, 2020, 5:27 pm
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by Claus Jeppesen » March 29th, 2020, 7:44 am

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Last post by john stimson
March 30th, 2020, 5:27 pm
Washington Bordeaux Blends and Riesling

Last post by Eric W « March 30th, 2020, 5:26 pm
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by M a x S w o m l e y » March 28th, 2020, 6:20 am

I've been meaning to jump into Washington for a while now, but it's a tough shell to crack. I can't seem to find any direction on what producers to...

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Last post by Eric W
March 30th, 2020, 5:26 pm
TN: 2017 Château Carbonnieux Blanc

Last post by Kirk.Grant « March 30th, 2020, 5:20 pm
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by Kirk.Grant » March 28th, 2020, 5:39 pm

2017 Château Carbonnieux Blanc - France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan (3/28/2020)
This immediately blew both of us away...the nose is full of...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
March 30th, 2020, 5:20 pm
TN: 2015 Enfield Wine Co. Tempranillo Pretty Horses (USA, California)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm

2015 Enfield Wine Co. Tempranillo Pretty Horses - USA, California (3/29/2020)
Easy to drink, and easy to like. Red fruit, spice, warm dirt, leather...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 30th, 2020, 5:10 pm
K&L Website Down

Last post by JulianD « March 30th, 2020, 4:51 pm
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by Joel Singer » March 28th, 2020, 8:27 am

I've been unable to access the K&L website for about a day, anyone know what is going on?
Thanks!

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Last post by JulianD
March 30th, 2020, 4:51 pm
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Jason R. « March 30th, 2020, 4:43 pm
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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Last post by Jason R.
March 30th, 2020, 4:43 pm
Notes from Video Chat with Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar

Last post by AD Northup « March 30th, 2020, 4:42 pm
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by Chris Seiber » March 29th, 2020, 4:20 pm

Yesterday's video conversation with Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar was truly amazing. As it got going, I quickly realized I would want to remember much...

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Last post by AD Northup
March 30th, 2020, 4:42 pm
Started cellar construction

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « March 30th, 2020, 4:41 pm
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by Anthony C » March 28th, 2020, 10:00 am

Hi all,
First off, big thanks to everyone on my other thread about insulation and passive cellars. A lot of good info there that inspired me to...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 30th, 2020, 4:41 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 30th, 2020, 4:40 pm
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Here you guys go. A space to discuss other wines from Envoyer. I see that when people bring up non champagne in the champagne thread people always...
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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
March 30th, 2020, 4:40 pm
Dirty & Rowdy interactive wine tasting ENZ vineyard

Last post by AD Northup « March 30th, 2020, 4:22 pm
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by J Cangiano » March 29th, 2020, 8:58 am

I highly recommend that every berserker attend d&r’s upcoming interactive wine tastings. My wife and I had a total blast while under quarantine....

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Last post by AD Northup
March 30th, 2020, 4:22 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 30th, 2020, 4:04 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 Brian S t o t t e r
March 30th, 2020, 4:04 pm
TN: 2018 Weingut Keller Riesling von der Fels (Germany, Rheinhessen)

Last post by Dale McClaran « March 30th, 2020, 3:58 pm

by Dale McClaran » March 30th, 2020, 3:58 pm

2018 Weingut Keller Riesling von der Fels - Germany, Rheinhessen (3/30/2020)
The first thing that jumps out to me is how much more open and generous...

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Last post by Dale McClaran
March 30th, 2020, 3:58 pm
Wine Shipments During Warm Weather

Last post by R M Kriete « March 30th, 2020, 3:38 pm
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by Joel Pulver » March 30th, 2020, 1:41 pm

Just received my notice that Rivers-Marie wine will arrive in Phoenix area on Wednesday.

Just wondering ..... since the temperature with be 85...

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Last post by R M Kriete
March 30th, 2020, 3:38 pm
TN: 2011 Jean-François Ganevat Côtes du Jura Les Chalasses Vieilles Vignes

Last post by Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡ « March 30th, 2020, 3:27 pm
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by Joe W i n o g r a d » March 30th, 2020, 10:30 am

I am fortunate to have an onsite cellar. As the designated shopper / supply runner for the family and member of a high-risk demographic I feel that...

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Last post by Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡
March 30th, 2020, 3:27 pm
ZOOM: Virtual wine dinner with Boston & Philly friends

Last post by CJ Beazley « March 30th, 2020, 3:11 pm
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by K_F_o_l_e_y » March 29th, 2020, 10:57 am

11 of us from the Boston and Philly areas (we are all former Philistines), one of whom had recently recovered from COVID-19, got together for a 3...

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Last post by CJ Beazley
March 30th, 2020, 3:11 pm
TN: 2016 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py (France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon)

Last post by Marshall Manning « March 30th, 2020, 2:43 pm
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by Dennis Atick » November 18th, 2019, 8:05 am

This is the wine your roast chicken was asking about.

2016 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon (11/18/2019)...

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Last post by Marshall Manning
March 30th, 2020, 2:43 pm
FYI: Gramercy Cellars Deal

Last post by Scott Goodwin « March 30th, 2020, 2:38 pm
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by S teve R edenbaugh » March 23rd, 2020, 4:24 pm

Interesting development and probably first of many. Received an email this afternoon from Gramercy Cellars in WA state offering a 6-pk of their wines...

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Last post by Scott Goodwin
March 30th, 2020, 2:38 pm
Uncorked on Netflix

Last post by C. Mc Cart « March 30th, 2020, 1:54 pm
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by Jonathan H » March 27th, 2020, 2:39 pm

I guess I know what I will be doing tonight:

I'm a sucker for all wine related films and books (good and bad) so I'm pumped to watch this tonight.

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Last post by C. Mc Cart
March 30th, 2020, 1:54 pm
Monte Bello 2017 ( yeah I know)

Last post by Wes Barton « March 30th, 2020, 1:40 pm
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by robert creth » March 29th, 2020, 6:48 pm

As one of the iconic wines in the world, the Ridge is a wine that I have read about for years. I joined the club to get some a few years ago and just...

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Last post by Wes Barton
March 30th, 2020, 1:40 pm
Clos de L'Olive - Chinon - 1989 - Couly-Dutheil

Last post by Dale Williams « March 30th, 2020, 1:03 pm
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by Julian Marshall » March 28th, 2020, 1:51 am

My first for a couple of years and a welcome return to form.

At first, not very inspiring - the colour was definitely veering towards brown, the...

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Last post by Dale Williams
March 30th, 2020, 1:03 pm
TN: 2016 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Grézeaux

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « March 30th, 2020, 1:00 pm
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by IlkkaL » March 29th, 2020, 1:41 am

I first opened a bottle of modernish 2004 Rioja last night but found myself so appalled by its roundness and the amount of oak that could not help...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
March 30th, 2020, 1:00 pm
LIVE THIS SATURDAY! Video Chat with Marc Hochar of Chateau Musar

Last post by Jim Stewart « March 30th, 2020, 11:29 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » March 24th, 2020, 10:45 am
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With all the fun video chatting we've been doing, something exciting came up! Kevin Sidders reached out and asked if Wine Berserkers...
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Last post by Jim Stewart
March 30th, 2020, 11:29 am
Official WTSO thread

Last post by John Danza « March 30th, 2020, 11:26 am
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But I...
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Last post by John Danza
March 30th, 2020, 11:26 am
Winery-visits - Impressions (Ch. Ste Anne, Domaine Tempier and Ch. De Vauclaire)

Last post by IlkkaL « March 30th, 2020, 11:15 am
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by Ramon C » March 30th, 2020, 8:45 am

Winery-visits - Impressions (Ch. Ste Anne, Domaine Tempier and Ch. De Vauclaire)

For what it’s worth, given the forced stay-at-home time that...

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Last post by IlkkaL
March 30th, 2020, 11:15 am
TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

Last post by Chris Seiber « March 30th, 2020, 10:21 am
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by Todd Tucker » March 29th, 2020, 6:11 pm

2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (3/28/2020)
Slate, kaffir lime leaves, asian pear and floral on...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
March 30th, 2020, 10:21 am
Today's project

Last post by robmundell « March 30th, 2020, 10:00 am
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by robmundell » March 29th, 2020, 2:03 pm

Cleaning the wine cellar!

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Last post by robmundell
March 30th, 2020, 10:00 am
New (?) Champagne Book--TERROIR CHAMPAGNE

Last post by AD Northup « March 30th, 2020, 9:53 am
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by Frank Murray III » March 29th, 2020, 11:52 am

Was on Instagram a few days ago and stumbled onto a new book on Champagne. I flag my 'new' remark here as ? as the book was published in 2017, yet I...

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Last post by AD Northup
March 30th, 2020, 9:53 am
TN: 1990 Antinori Chianti Classico Pèppoli

Last post by bmckenney « March 30th, 2020, 9:30 am
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by Charlie Carnes » March 29th, 2020, 8:56 am

1990 Antinori Chianti Classico Pèppoli - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (3/29/2020)
What a super cool and surprisingly delicious...

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Last post by bmckenney
March 30th, 2020, 9:30 am
Beaujolais for drinking at release?

Last post by Brandon R « March 30th, 2020, 9:28 am
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by Brandon R » March 27th, 2020, 12:50 pm

It was long my understanding (perhaps incorrect) that the beauty of Beaujolais was that they were so appealing and approachable at release. Get 'em,...

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Last post by Brandon R
March 30th, 2020, 9:28 am
TN: 2018 Il Fortunato (Italy)

Last post by Jay Miller « March 30th, 2020, 8:52 am
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by Jay Miller » March 30th, 2020, 7:32 am

2018 Il Fortunato - Italy (3/30/2020)
First from the half case of inexpensive wines I got from CSW to see me through SIP. I opened it for an Om-Nomi...

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Last post by Jay Miller
March 30th, 2020, 8:52 am
TN: Rivers Marie Platt Vineyard PN 2018

Last post by Frank Murray III « March 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
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by Leonard Taylor » March 29th, 2020, 7:19 am

I could have easily rated this 100. I only got one bottle and couldn't wait to try it. Explosive nose jumps out of the glass. Dark as night. Probably...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
March 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
TN: 2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva

Last post by Tim Heaton « March 30th, 2020, 8:30 am
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by Tim Heaton » February 17th, 2020, 10:12 am

2016 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva - Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG (2/17/2020)
Anteprima Chianti Classico...

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Last post by Tim Heaton
March 30th, 2020, 8:30 am
Collapse of Bordeaux and explosion of champagnes in my consumption

Last post by François Audouze « March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
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by François Audouze » March 29th, 2020, 7:04 am

I have made a study of what I drink for the last 20 years, because I have a data base on that, for 16285 wines drunk. I chose a criteria of age which...

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Last post by François Audouze
March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
Non-commercial but emotional post, long – a Greek wine

Last post by Jay $$ Winton « March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
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by Dan Kravitz » March 29th, 2020, 6:25 pm

Being a small-d democrat, I’ve loved Greece forever, after all they invented my favorite form of government. First tasted Greek wines in my ‘teens. I...

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Last post by Jay $$ Winton
March 30th, 2020, 8:06 am
Wine cellar progress

Last post by JDavisRoby « March 30th, 2020, 7:59 am
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by alan weinberg » February 10th, 2020, 8:32 pm
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March 30th, 2020, 7:59 am
2015 Georges Descombes Régnié Vieilles Vignes

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by Kelly Flynn » March 30th, 2020, 7:00 am

As a relative nouveau -- if you'll pardon the expression -- to bojo, I didn't know quite what to expect here, and I'm sure I lack the proper...

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Last post by Jay Miller
March 30th, 2020, 7:39 am
2005 Lopez Heredia - deal or no deal

Last post by Markus S « March 30th, 2020, 7:26 am
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by Dan Kravitz » March 29th, 2020, 4:30 pm

On a European wine listw:

2005 López De Heredia ''Viña Bosconia-Reserva'' 58 euros

I should be there in a month or so, but of course I won't be!...

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March 30th, 2020, 7:26 am
Best overperforming wine you’ve ever had

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « March 30th, 2020, 6:45 am
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by alan weinberg » March 15th, 2020, 10:22 am
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expectations are sometimes dashed but also sometimes far exceeded. We all know the greatest wines we have ever had, but what is the wine that has...
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March 30th, 2020, 6:45 am
TN: Dinner with Schmucks 4/27/19

Last post by Arv R « March 29th, 2020, 9:52 pm
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by Hank Victor » April 30th, 2019, 3:57 pm

This past weekend I got together with five friends for a wine dinner at my place. What was supposed to be three Napa Valley Cabs and some steaks...

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Last post by Arv R
March 29th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Coldest Syrah Vnyd in Calif??

Last post by Evan Pontoriero « March 29th, 2020, 7:18 pm
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by TomHill » March 27th, 2020, 4:12 pm

Just got an e-mail from BruceNeyers (now Trinchero Family) in which he states (without supporting data) that Garys' is the coldest Syrah vnyd in...

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Last post by Evan Pontoriero
March 29th, 2020, 7:18 pm
UV on Wine?

Last post by GregT « March 29th, 2020, 6:51 pm
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by SZZimmermann » March 29th, 2020, 2:13 pm

I am thinking about giving a neighbor a bottle of wine. In addition to wiping it down I was thinking about running it through my UV unit (that I use...

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Last post by GregT
March 29th, 2020, 6:51 pm
Time to treat ourselves. Open a precious bottle

Last post by Alex N « March 29th, 2020, 6:43 pm
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by robert creth » March 12th, 2020, 10:09 am
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During these days of uncertainty, now may be time to crack open something that has been held back. I have put my last bottle of Ultramarine 2011 Rose...
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Last post by Alex N
March 29th, 2020, 6:43 pm
26 Short and Probably Useless TN's From Recent Bottles Consumed

Last post by Bryan Cottriel « March 29th, 2020, 6:17 pm
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by Rick Joyer » March 27th, 2020, 9:53 am

We've been hunkering down, like most, and that has allowed me to get some thoughts together on several recent bottles that have been popped over the...

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Last post by Bryan Cottriel
March 29th, 2020, 6:17 pm
Buying, selling or keeping out of the wine market?

Last post by Bryan Price « March 29th, 2020, 5:41 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » March 28th, 2020, 12:44 pm
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Keeping away for the most part, but will buy if it looks like a really good deal, and of course, is something I want. So far, it is just Trapet and...
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Last post by Bryan Price
March 29th, 2020, 5:41 pm
1995 Chateau Musar

Last post by Jay Miller « March 29th, 2020, 5:27 pm
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by Jay Miller » March 28th, 2020, 1:47 pm

Just decanted my last bottle of 1995 Musar in preparation for tonight's call. Nose is soft with hints of cherry. Palate is light with good acidity....

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Last post by Jay Miller
March 29th, 2020, 5:27 pm
TN: 2018 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Outer Limits

Last post by Matt Allen « March 29th, 2020, 5:04 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » March 28th, 2020, 4:27 pm

2018 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Outer Limits - USA, California, Central Coast, Lime Kiln Valley (3/28/2020)
This is a whole different world for a D&R...

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Last post by Matt Allen
March 29th, 2020, 5:04 pm
TN: 1973 Cantina Mascarello Barolo (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « March 29th, 2020, 4:28 pm

by Jeremy Holmes » March 29th, 2020, 4:28 pm

1973 Cantina Mascarello Barolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (3/29/2020)
This was in terrific condition. It started with some leather, tobacco,...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
March 29th, 2020, 4:28 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by Vince L. « March 29th, 2020, 4:27 pm
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There have been several lastbottlewines.com threads, so I thought it would be good to create one overall thread for discussion about the...
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Last post by Vince L.
March 29th, 2020, 4:27 pm
TNs: 05 DDO Laurene and 05 Grivot NSG Les Boudots

Last post by Richard T r i m p i « March 29th, 2020, 4:13 pm
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by Doug Lee » March 28th, 2020, 12:20 pm

2005 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir Laurène - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (3/28/2020)
Popped and poured to accompany baked...

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Last post by Richard T r i m p i
March 29th, 2020, 4:13 pm
3 x 2013s from Bedrock

Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi « March 29th, 2020, 4:13 pm

by Clayton Wai-Poi » March 29th, 2020, 4:13 pm

2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Pagani Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (3/29/2020)
Very dark magenta color.

On the nose,...

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Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi
March 29th, 2020, 4:13 pm
A few TNs

Last post by k s h i n « March 29th, 2020, 3:47 pm

by k s h i n » March 29th, 2020, 3:47 pm

1997 Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (3/28/2020)
Medium expressive nose displaying ripe concentrated black fruit,...

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Last post by k s h i n
March 29th, 2020, 3:47 pm
Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl

Last post by markjchambers « March 29th, 2020, 3:20 pm
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by Charles Kersten » February 20th, 2019, 8:38 am
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Nikolas Krankl's project a winery called FÆTHM
From his twitter account: FÆTHM is coming... We are working tirelessly to get some jaw dropping wine...
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Last post by markjchambers
March 29th, 2020, 3:20 pm
TN: 1997 Chateau Poujeaux

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by Jud Reis » March 29th, 2020, 3:10 pm

From 375. Lovely dark translucent color with just a little bricking on the rim. Appealing nose of mint, olives and loamy earth. Nice palate with...

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Last post by Jud Reis
March 29th, 2020, 3:10 pm
Wine Games: Who’s the producer?

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « March 29th, 2020, 3:08 pm
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by Kirk.Grant » December 7th, 2019, 7:22 am
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I saw this on IG and I thought it might be a fun game to play here? Post a photo of a wine label and then everyone has a chance to start.

I thought...
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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
March 29th, 2020, 3:08 pm
Dirty and Rowdy recommendations

Last post by David P. « March 29th, 2020, 2:14 pm
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by David P. » March 29th, 2020, 9:50 am

Hi. I have never had any of the wines. Decided to remedy the situation. So a question for those of you who have , which ones are a “ must have” ?

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Last post by David P.
March 29th, 2020, 2:14 pm
TN: 2008 Remy Massin & Fils Extra Brut

Last post by Kris Patten « March 29th, 2020, 1:50 pm

by Kris Patten » March 29th, 2020, 1:50 pm

Had a hankering for Sushi last night so needed some bubbles for it and grabbed this. Great nose of lemon curd and green apple, bright zippy acidity...

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Last post by Kris Patten
March 29th, 2020, 1:50 pm
2004 Gaston Chiquet Brut Special Club

Last post by Jerry Hey « March 29th, 2020, 1:33 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » March 29th, 2020, 1:25 pm

Disgorged July 2011 and bought upon release. A very desirable citrus-saline nose. On the palate, sour orange and a light toast. This could easily...

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Last post by Jerry Hey
March 29th, 2020, 1:33 pm
Sky Zinfandel Anyone?

Last post by Kirk.Grant « March 29th, 2020, 12:46 pm
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by Tom Lee » September 20th, 2018, 6:37 pm

Now that Bedrock is doing a Sky Vineyard Zinfandel it occurred to me I have never had a Zinfandel from Sky Winery ( Morgan seemed to speak reverently...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
March 29th, 2020, 12:46 pm
TN: Caruso e Minini Nero d'Avola Sicilia '18...(short/borin

Last post by Tom DeBiase « March 29th, 2020, 12:12 pm
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by TomHill » March 29th, 2020, 11:51 am

This was gifted me by a friend, so I cracked it w/ Susan last night:
1. Caruso e Minini Nero d'Avola DOC: Sicilia (Organic Grapes; Naturalmente Bio;...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
March 29th, 2020, 12:12 pm
U.S. Winemakers - What Overseas Wines do you Drink?

Last post by Vincent Fritzsche « March 29th, 2020, 11:58 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » March 26th, 2020, 5:54 pm

So I’m unpacking my Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre from the Berserker Relief package, dropping Sir Wallace an email note on what to pop first, and it hit...

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Last post by Vincent Fritzsche
March 29th, 2020, 11:58 am
TN: 2010 Christian Moreau Chablis Les Clos

Last post by chetkern « March 29th, 2020, 11:06 am
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by Joshua Kates » March 26th, 2020, 3:53 pm

In part inspired by the discussion of 09/10 white burgundy in Don Cornwell’s tasting thread, I opened one of these as I had the ’09 recently. The ’10...

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Last post by chetkern
March 29th, 2020, 11:06 am
TN: 1996 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay (France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay)

Last post by Doug Lee « March 29th, 2020, 10:41 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » March 28th, 2020, 11:30 pm

1996 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay (3/28/2020)
A very savoury nose of game, blood, iron and earth....

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Last post by Doug Lee
March 29th, 2020, 10:41 am
TN: 2018 Daniel Bouland Morgon Les Délys - Too Ripe

Last post by Joe Chanley « March 29th, 2020, 10:32 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » March 23rd, 2020, 5:29 pm

IMHO, the 2016 and 2017 versions of this cuvee was one of the wines of the vintages. While I have not had that many 2018s yet, this cuvee is too...

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Last post by Joe Chanley
March 29th, 2020, 10:32 am
Anyone Check The Price Of 2010 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Lately?

Last post by Michael S. Monie « March 29th, 2020, 10:04 am

by Michael S. Monie » March 29th, 2020, 10:04 am

Seller Information Offer Description Size USDSort: Price/750ml
The Rare Wine Co.
USA flag CA: Brisbane
Worldwide Delivery
Standard delivery 1 week...

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
March 29th, 2020, 10:04 am
KUTCH Virtual Tasting with Jamie Kutch, This Friday @ 5PM PT/ 8PM ET

Last post by Scott Jameson « March 29th, 2020, 8:33 am
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by Frank Murray III » March 21st, 2020, 7:14 pm
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Several of us want to help beat the virus and get together virtually, with a theme of KUTCH. I have spoken to Jamie Kutch and he too wants to find...
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Last post by Scott Jameson
March 29th, 2020, 8:33 am
TNR 2016 Di Costanzo Farella

Last post by Robert M yers « March 29th, 2020, 6:14 am
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by Robert M yers » March 25th, 2020, 1:05 pm

So, I’ve been wanting to try this wine since I read the WS review a few months ago. The review compares it to Fernet Branca which I love, but I’m not...

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March 29th, 2020, 6:14 am
What’s the mood re Coronavirus in wine country?

Last post by dougwilder « March 29th, 2020, 5:29 am
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by Lee Braem » March 11th, 2020, 5:40 pm
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I know the feeling here on the east coast, but how are people in the wine biz feeling? I take it “hospitality” is slowing down a bit. I just don’t...
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Last post by dougwilder
March 29th, 2020, 5:29 am
Adding Port to Wine

Last post by Jürgen Steinke « March 29th, 2020, 12:58 am
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by J Brooks » February 4th, 2020, 10:36 am

I have started adding very small amounts (1 to 2 teaspoons) of port to glasses of inexpensive wines to make them more enjoyable to me. I’m curious if...

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Last post by Jürgen Steinke
March 29th, 2020, 12:58 am
What red and white Burgundies are currently in your cellar - by vintage

Last post by asnitow « March 28th, 2020, 9:19 pm
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by Howard Cooper » March 26th, 2020, 5:36 am
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Red:

1 2005
2. 2010
3. 2009
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Last post by asnitow
March 28th, 2020, 9:19 pm
Pound eviscerated: buying opportunity in the UK

Last post by Sh@n A « March 28th, 2020, 7:17 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » August 2nd, 2019, 4:30 am
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Brexit and Boris combination has meant that the pound has slid from around $1:35 in March to $1.21 today. In real terms, the old stocks are looking...
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Last post by Sh@n A
March 28th, 2020, 7:17 pm
My First Kutch!

Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s « March 28th, 2020, 7:17 pm
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by P@u1_M3nk3s » August 26th, 2011, 6:47 pm

I finally got around to picking up the Spring release, shaking Jamie's hand and spiriting my first Kutch wines back to my house. Last night I opened...

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Last post by P@u1_M3nk3s
March 28th, 2020, 7:17 pm
2016 Barolo : what to buy in en-primeur

Last post by Markus S « March 28th, 2020, 6:26 pm
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by Dinesh Goyal » February 11th, 2020, 6:09 am

A couple of places in the UK that I buy from will soon start offering en-primeur on Barolo 2016. As of right now I have my eyes on Vietti, Elio...

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Last post by Markus S
March 28th, 2020, 6:26 pm
Virtual Happy Hour with Family

Last post by Anton D « March 28th, 2020, 5:04 pm
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by brigcampbell » March 28th, 2020, 4:15 pm

Just had a virtual Happy hour for the family across the country. They bitched why.

It was great, opened wine, cocktails and snacks.

Opened a...

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Last post by Anton D
March 28th, 2020, 5:04 pm
a couple of 2013s from Anderson Valley

Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi « March 28th, 2020, 4:59 pm

by Clayton Wai-Poi » March 28th, 2020, 4:59 pm

2013 Anthill Farms Pinot Noir Abbey-Harris Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (3/28/2020)
Dark Bright Ruby color.

High toned...

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Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi
March 28th, 2020, 4:59 pm
An assortment of recently consumed wines

Last post by Arv R « March 28th, 2020, 4:58 pm
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by Robert Johnston » November 22nd, 2011, 6:02 am

2001 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (11/20/2011)
While I'm not giving this as...

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March 28th, 2020, 4:58 pm

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