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

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

by Todd F r e n c h » August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

Because our new software is so feature-rich, and there are some changes from the software we ran on for 7 prior years (and nearly 3 before that,...

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Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

Last post by David Glasser « July 24th, 2019, 6:40 am
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There will be a search button don't worry. Also if it's in your outbox it just means the person hasn't seen it. There might still be some bugs, so if...
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July 24th, 2019, 6:40 am
Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

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Sonoma County, or Sonoma as it is regularly referred to on the wine boards, is a very large area spread over nearly 1,800 sq/mi and incorporating 16...
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May 17th, 2019, 5:37 am
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by JosephK « March 22nd, 2019, 1:29 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
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Over nearly a decade, these threads below have garnered much attention, tens of thousands of views (each), and provided ridiculously valuable and/or...
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March 22nd, 2019, 1:29 pm
Consolidated 2016 Beaujolais TNs

Last post by Robert M yers « August 18th, 2019, 7:49 am
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by Steve Brickley » January 13th, 2017, 4:20 pm
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Just saw the first offer of Lapierre Morgon. If you taste any 16's, post 'em.
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August 18th, 2019, 7:49 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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August 18th, 2019, 7:45 am
TN: 2017 Renardat-Fâche Vin du Bugey-Cerdon (France, Savoie, Vin du Bugey-Cerdon)

Last post by Brad Kane « August 18th, 2019, 7:32 am
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by Dennis Atick » August 16th, 2019, 7:27 am

It's so bloody hot lately, like 90 at 7pm hot, so it's been a sparkler and white wine diet for me lately. This Bugey rose from Renardat Fache is so...

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Last post by Brad Kane
August 18th, 2019, 7:32 am
Friday poll: is '08/'09 Cristal or '06 Taittinger BdB

Last post by Jay Miller « August 18th, 2019, 7:29 am
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by YLee » August 16th, 2019, 3:21 am

Do you think the '08/'09 Cristal is worth about 2x the price of '06 Taittinger BdB?

Waiting for someone to say flawed poll

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Last post by Jay Miller
August 18th, 2019, 7:29 am
German Spätburgunder vs Burgundy Pinot Noir

Last post by g.colangelo « August 18th, 2019, 7:25 am
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by Stas Medvedev » August 13th, 2019, 6:35 am

German 🇩🇪Spätburgunder vs Burgundy 🇫🇷Pinot Noir tasting. Both German and French wines were price matched to give it even more objectivity.

That was...

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August 18th, 2019, 7:25 am
Idlewild Sunday School: An Introduction to Croatia. Aug 4, 2019

Last post by Tom DeBiase « August 18th, 2019, 7:21 am
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by Tom DeBiase » August 6th, 2019, 2:44 pm

Idlewild Sunday School veered slightly to the East this month to the wines of Croatia and like several other Sunday School tastings this one opened...

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August 18th, 2019, 7:21 am
Terpines from cannabis and vineyards-any experience?

Last post by Sean_S « August 18th, 2019, 7:18 am
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by Stephen Pepe » August 7th, 2019, 10:04 am
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Hi. Santa Barbara is wrestling with large- 50+ acres- open field cannabis growing next to or near vineyards. This raises spray drift issues from the...
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August 18th, 2019, 7:18 am
In which we give 2003 Leoville Poyferre a go

Last post by Neal.Mollen « August 18th, 2019, 7:15 am
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by Neal.Mollen » August 17th, 2019, 4:43 pm

I really wanted this to be good, so I could tussle with Alfert.

But this is just not an enjoyable bottle of wine. The good news is that there is...

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Last post by Neal.Mollen
August 18th, 2019, 7:15 am
Vino-Voyage TSA-Approved Wine Suitcase

Last post by Blake Brown « August 18th, 2019, 7:11 am
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by Blake Brown » August 14th, 2019, 5:27 pm

Anyone have this and if so, any feedback? I`m looking for something to use for air travel beyond the Wine Check bag option to fit various sized...

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Last post by Blake Brown
August 18th, 2019, 7:11 am
Monthly check-in: Cellar inventory reduction plan

Last post by Craig G « August 18th, 2019, 7:11 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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Last post by Craig G
August 18th, 2019, 7:11 am
A wine catalog from 1996

Last post by Brian Gilp « August 18th, 2019, 6:39 am
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by Mark Golodetz » August 17th, 2019, 4:54 pm

Some of you may have heard of Barry Silver. He ended up in prison for his Ponzi scheme with 2000 futures. However, this catalog came from long before...

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August 18th, 2019, 6:39 am
OK to store long-term in OWC?

Last post by Tariq K « August 18th, 2019, 6:20 am
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by Tariq K » August 17th, 2019, 2:07 pm

Hi all,

I just got my first ever delivery of wine in original wood cases. See photo below. Future me is very excited!

I don't plan on cracking the...

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Last post by Tariq K
August 18th, 2019, 6:20 am
Wines of Etna

Last post by Steve Slatcher « August 18th, 2019, 4:08 am
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by Mattstolz » July 14th, 2019, 7:37 am
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in the past week I've had two beautiful Etna Rossi (TNs below), and I want to ask the wine-mind for more suggestions from this place with similar...
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Last post by Steve Slatcher
August 18th, 2019, 4:08 am
What red/white blends have you tried?

Last post by Otto Forsberg « August 18th, 2019, 3:47 am
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by Adam Frisch » August 10th, 2019, 1:26 pm
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Like Ken Zinns mentioned in hus Brumaire thread, there is a nascent trend of blends between red and white at some of these events. I tried local LA...
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Last post by Otto Forsberg
August 18th, 2019, 3:47 am
'04 Ramonet Batard, '01 Rousseau Chambertin

Last post by dcornutt « August 18th, 2019, 2:04 am
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by Jerry Hey » August 17th, 2019, 2:28 pm

Dinner with Alan Weinberg and wives last night at Knife Pleat in the South Coast Plaza in Orange County, Ca. Tony Esnault is the chef is the space...

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Last post by dcornutt
August 18th, 2019, 2:04 am
2013 F. Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi Riserva

Last post by Ofer Refaeli « August 18th, 2019, 1:50 am
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by JohnP » February 28th, 2019, 11:25 am

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

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Last post by Ofer Refaeli
August 18th, 2019, 1:50 am
2014 Marguet Les Crayères Grand Cru

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « August 18th, 2019, 12:42 am

by Claus Jeppesen » August 18th, 2019, 12:42 am

We tried this majestic wine in different glasses. The very potent mousse prevented the bouquet to blossom in the small glasses.
And the nose was...

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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
August 18th, 2019, 12:42 am
Which wines to bring back from Europe?

Last post by Geoff F. « August 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm

by Geoff F. » August 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm

I'm headed to London, Lyon, Piedmont, and Munich next month. Are there any well-regarded wines that are significantly less expensive in Europe than...

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Last post by Geoff F.
August 17th, 2019, 11:37 pm
2014 Roy Piper Cabernet?

Last post by Nathan Smyth « August 17th, 2019, 10:29 pm
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by Carlos Duarte » August 17th, 2019, 11:50 am

So cellartracker gives me pause to open a magnum for dinner party. Anyone had this out of magnum yet?
Thanks,
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Last post by Nathan Smyth
August 17th, 2019, 10:29 pm
CellarTracker scores by region

Last post by Greg K « August 17th, 2019, 10:08 pm
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by JBucholz » August 17th, 2019, 7:50 am

I suspect like most of us, I don’t always get a chance to taste a wine before making a purchase. One of the checks I make before pulling the trigger...

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Last post by Greg K
August 17th, 2019, 10:08 pm
The wine you don't want

Last post by Jeremy C « August 17th, 2019, 10:05 pm
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by Neal.Mollen » June 21st, 2019, 11:25 am
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When I was young and foolish I got on the SQN list. I like the wine fine, on occasion, but I have accumulated a lot more of it than I am likely ever...
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Last post by Jeremy C
August 17th, 2019, 10:05 pm
TN: 1998 Château Lafleur-Gazin (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol)

Last post by Carlos Delpin « August 17th, 2019, 6:47 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 17th, 2019, 5:14 pm

1998 Château Lafleur-Gazin - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol (8/17/2019)
Bought a case of this en primeur 20 years ago. It is absolutely...

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Last post by Carlos Delpin
August 17th, 2019, 6:47 pm
TN: 2012 EMH Black Cat Classic

Last post by Albert R « August 17th, 2019, 6:37 pm
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by Albert R » August 17th, 2019, 6:31 pm

Since it’s National Black Cat Appreciation Day and I ordered a couple more it was time to pop another one.

Three hour decant and drank over the...

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Last post by Albert R
August 17th, 2019, 6:37 pm
TN: A bunch of Croatian wines from a recent visit, July 2019

Last post by Tom DeBiase « August 17th, 2019, 6:34 pm
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by Todd Tucker » August 17th, 2019, 2:14 pm

My wife and I took our kids to Croatia a couple weeks ago as an early celebration of my reaching the half century mark. We stayed in Split, Korcula...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
August 17th, 2019, 6:34 pm
TN: '99 Barthod - Chambolle-Musigny - Beaux Bruns

Last post by Karl K « August 17th, 2019, 6:28 pm
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by John Morris » August 16th, 2019, 9:04 pm

So much for the notion that '99 Burgundies are shut down.

With the first sample sip after decanting, I was blasted with rich, ripe cherry aromas, a...

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Last post by Karl K
August 17th, 2019, 6:28 pm
Wine guides in Barolo/Chianti?

Last post by Ken V « August 17th, 2019, 6:08 pm
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by Randall McFarlane » August 17th, 2019, 8:23 am

My wife and I are planning to take a trip to Italy this fall and I'd like to do some tastings in Barolo and Chianti. Any recommendations on a good...

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Last post by Ken V
August 17th, 2019, 6:08 pm
TN: 2015 Booker "Fulldraw" Paso Robles

Last post by A S K R O B A C K « August 17th, 2019, 5:38 pm
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by A S K R O B A C K » August 17th, 2019, 4:40 pm

TN: 2015 Booker Fulldraw Paso Robles. This is a big Rhone blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, that is over-ripe and unpleasantly...

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Last post by A S K R O B A C K
August 17th, 2019, 5:38 pm
Pound eviscerated: buying opportunity in the UK

Last post by Brady Daniels « August 17th, 2019, 5:28 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 Brady Daniels
August 17th, 2019, 5:28 pm
'99 Beaune

Last post by A S K R O B A C K « August 17th, 2019, 5:19 pm
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by Dan Kravitz » August 15th, 2019, 5:04 pm

1999 Doudet-Naudin Beaune 1er Cru 'Greves'

Light crimson color, no bricking. Aromas are fully secondary, with piquant red cherry fruit, a touch of...

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Last post by A S K R O B A C K
August 17th, 2019, 5:19 pm
Italian wine list assistance

Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi « August 17th, 2019, 4:55 pm
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by Mark Maddox » August 16th, 2019, 12:21 pm

Ate here the other night, really enjoyed it so going back with some friends. I am learning to find my way around BdM but the other varietals, both...

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Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi
August 17th, 2019, 4:55 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Adam Frisch « August 17th, 2019, 4:52 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 Adam Frisch
August 17th, 2019, 4:52 pm
Astralis

Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi « August 17th, 2019, 4:46 pm
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by Jay Opperman » August 16th, 2019, 3:04 pm

Just wanted to see if anybody had a different experience than we had last night. We had a 96 97and the 98 Together. Very underwhelmed especially...

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Last post by Clayton Wai-Poi
August 17th, 2019, 4:46 pm
Trip Report, Sonoma County and Napa, Aug 2019

Last post by James Ka « August 17th, 2019, 4:28 pm
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by James Ka » August 17th, 2019, 3:30 pm

I thought I would share some details of our trip last week to California. I am not so good with the Tasting Notes, so I will simply make some general...

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Last post by James Ka
August 17th, 2019, 4:28 pm
WTN: A Mixed Bag of ABC Whites...(long/boring)

Last post by MitchTallan « August 17th, 2019, 3:54 pm
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by TomHill » August 17th, 2019, 1:56 pm

We tried tonight (8/15/19) at BacchusBadBoys: ABC (Anything But Chard):
1. Ancilla Lugana DOC: Lugana (13%; www.AncillaLugana.It; ToscoImprts)...

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Last post by MitchTallan
August 17th, 2019, 3:54 pm
Tasting notes are a challenge, some wines are worth the effort...

Last post by S. Rash « August 17th, 2019, 2:55 pm
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by Anton D » July 27th, 2019, 3:58 pm

I like to post tasting notes after looking up whether or not a wine is easily had, and delicious. Last night was such a case!

Opened it, moderately...

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Last post by S. Rash
August 17th, 2019, 2:55 pm
2008 champagne question

Last post by Josh Grossman « August 17th, 2019, 2:09 pm
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by crickey » August 8th, 2019, 11:33 am

I am deciding among the following three champagnes from 2008: Dom Perignon, Philipponnat Clos des Goisses or Pol Roger Winston Churchill. What are...

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Last post by Josh Grossman
August 17th, 2019, 2:09 pm
TNs: 2017 Michel Niellon Chassagnes

Last post by M.Twelftree « August 17th, 2019, 1:42 pm
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by Kent Comley » August 14th, 2019, 3:18 pm

I received a phone call yesterday morning from the Australian importer who was prepared to drive 450kms to show me a brace of Burgs that afternoon....

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Last post by M.Twelftree
August 17th, 2019, 1:42 pm
TN: 1999 Huet Clos du Bourg Vouvray Sec

Last post by Rich Brown « August 17th, 2019, 1:07 pm
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by A S K R O B A C K » August 16th, 2019, 6:06 pm

TN: 1999 Huet Clos du Bourg Vouvray Sec. Long in the cellar, I don’t regret the delay, though I might have liked it a tad better 7 or 8 years ago....

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Last post by Rich Brown
August 17th, 2019, 1:07 pm
TN: 2000 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Vendanges Tardives

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « August 17th, 2019, 12:45 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » August 14th, 2019, 4:48 am

2000 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Vendanges Tardives - France, Alsace (8/13/2019)
Getting towards nineteen years from an indifferent...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
August 17th, 2019, 12:45 pm
Turley Fall Release

Last post by Nate Simon « August 17th, 2019, 12:23 pm
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by JulianD » August 16th, 2019, 11:53 pm

Pesenti/Ueberroth are must orders for me.

Usually add in some Judge Bell as well.

Haven't heard people talk about Salvador/Heminway- anyone have...

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Last post by Nate Simon
August 17th, 2019, 12:23 pm
2015 Balthazar from Juge vines.

Last post by Greg K « August 17th, 2019, 12:04 pm
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by Robert M yers » August 16th, 2019, 6:28 pm

Has anybody had this bottling? SommPicks has some bottles and after inquiring they told me the how it came to be.

Supposedly Balthazar helped Juge...

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Last post by Greg K
August 17th, 2019, 12:04 pm
Unusual Grape Varieties You Have Tried / Want To Try

Last post by David Mc « August 17th, 2019, 12:03 pm
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by Barry Paul Price » February 3rd, 2017, 3:38 pm
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Every week I try a wine made 100% from an unusual varietal I have never had before. I prefer if I have never even heard of it before. Let's use this...
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Last post by David Mc
August 17th, 2019, 12:03 pm
Tasting in the backyard. PYCM, Prüm, Hofgut Falkenstein, Nervi, Mascarello

Last post by Joshua Kates « August 17th, 2019, 11:02 am
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by Claus Jeppesen » August 17th, 2019, 8:36 am

12/14 BdB Vouette et Sorbee Argile. My goto BDB. Always a pleasure
2016 Musar Rose. Bubblegumtaste. And a great rose

2014 Caroline Morey Santenay...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
August 17th, 2019, 11:02 am
why won't wine.com ship to me?

Last post by GregT « August 17th, 2019, 10:37 am
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by maureen nelson » August 16th, 2019, 7:44 am

I live in DC. DC law specifically and expressly permits an out of state retailer to ship to a consumer in this state. I had a search for a particular...

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Last post by GregT
August 17th, 2019, 10:37 am
Let's Talk About Crémant, Cava and Other Sparklers

Last post by Hal Blumberg « August 17th, 2019, 10:03 am
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by Tran Bronstein » July 18th, 2018, 6:16 pm

Berserkers,

I keep reading all this fancy high-falutin' talk about Champagne on the board, yet not a soul ever mentions Crémant here. For that...

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Last post by Hal Blumberg
August 17th, 2019, 10:03 am
2015 Shafer HSS offer

Last post by Philip G « August 17th, 2019, 8:31 am
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by Tom Chen » June 25th, 2019, 9:18 am

Offer out at $310/bottle and $625/mag.

Increase of $15 from 2014.

I have been a regular buyer of HSS (I love the wine), but last year was the first...

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Last post by Philip G
August 17th, 2019, 8:31 am
Drinking 30 year old NV brut Champagnes

Last post by Robert Sand « August 17th, 2019, 7:10 am
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by Mark Golodetz » August 16th, 2019, 7:18 am

Purchased from an old cellar.
Hard to know exactly when these were bottled; the only clues are in the labels which seem to point to that thirty year...

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Last post by Robert Sand
August 17th, 2019, 7:10 am
aucwine.com

Last post by YLee « August 17th, 2019, 6:31 am
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by scamhi » August 17th, 2019, 6:23 am

Anyone buy from them? How was your experience?

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Last post by YLee
August 17th, 2019, 6:31 am
Help please--L-P Grand Siecle MV Champagne--Which Vintages?

Last post by Brad Baker « August 17th, 2019, 6:14 am
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by David Coffey » November 20th, 2012, 6:27 am

I tried in vain to get advice from Laurent-Perrier concerning how to identify the three vintages included in their MV Grand Siecle bottlings. I had a...

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Last post by Brad Baker
August 17th, 2019, 6:14 am
shipping TO Europe

Last post by PFMay « August 17th, 2019, 4:01 am
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by Mikhail M » August 13th, 2019, 8:55 am

Hi everybody,

I apologise if this has already been answered, but a search on the forum only brings up recommendations for ways to ship to the USA....

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Last post by PFMay
August 17th, 2019, 4:01 am
Health and white wine

Last post by Robert Sand « August 17th, 2019, 2:41 am
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by Mattstolz » August 15th, 2019, 5:07 pm

When whites undergo skin contact, do they gain some of the healthy antioxidants that red wine is known for from the skins?

I dont want this to be...

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Last post by Robert Sand
August 17th, 2019, 2:41 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by Kris Patten « August 16th, 2019, 9:16 pm
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Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by Kris Patten
August 16th, 2019, 9:16 pm
Rhys Hillsides

Last post by Alan Rath « August 16th, 2019, 8:44 pm
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by Mark Colendich » August 7th, 2019, 6:57 am
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I’ll be in for 3 of each plus a magnum

Cheers,

Mark
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Last post by Alan Rath
August 16th, 2019, 8:44 pm
Dirty and Rowdy Fall 2019 release

Last post by H Wallace Jr « August 16th, 2019, 8:17 pm
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by EHeffner » August 2nd, 2019, 6:16 am
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FROM YOUR LOVING CUP

FRIDAY 8/9 - FRIDAY 8/16

GIMME LITTLE DRINK
FROM YOUR LOVING CUP
Buckle up. On Friday, 8/9, we are releasing...
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Last post by H Wallace Jr
August 16th, 2019, 8:17 pm
TN: 2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc To-Kalon I Block

Last post by B. Buzzini « August 16th, 2019, 6:52 pm
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by B. Buzzini » August 16th, 2019, 4:58 pm

2012 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc To-Kalon I Block - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/16/2019)
Has it really been 4yrs since I last test drove...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
August 16th, 2019, 6:52 pm
TN: 2016 AP Villaine Mercurey Montots

Last post by Kris Patten « August 16th, 2019, 6:23 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » August 15th, 2019, 6:50 pm

This is quite a serious wine, and delicious. As long as one doesn't expect DRC, it's very nice. Beautiful nose, surprising heft and complexity on the...

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Last post by Kris Patten
August 16th, 2019, 6:23 pm
TN: 2014 Kutch Pinot Noir Bohan Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Frank Murray III « August 16th, 2019, 6:16 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » May 12th, 2016, 4:55 pm

2014 Kutch Pinot Noir Bohan Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (5/12/2016)
First time trying the 2014 Bohan, and it is...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
August 16th, 2019, 6:16 pm
La Pelle 2017

Last post by PaulMills « August 16th, 2019, 6:11 pm
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by Jeff Rosenberg » August 14th, 2019, 3:19 pm

Due to the six bottle minimum, I passed on the 2016 Cabernet. Based on your experience with the prior vintage, what are your thoughts on the just...

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Last post by PaulMills
August 16th, 2019, 6:11 pm
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Subu Ramachandran « August 16th, 2019, 4:47 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 Subu Ramachandran
August 16th, 2019, 4:47 pm
Dunnuck: Downstream w/ JustinSmith

Last post by markjchambers « August 16th, 2019, 4:45 pm
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by TomHill » August 14th, 2019, 5:12 am

Interesting article by RHDrexel on Jeb's Site:
Dunnuck/Downstream
about the Downstream project w/ Justin/SashaVerhage/PhillipeCambie.
He celebrates...

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Last post by markjchambers
August 16th, 2019, 4:45 pm
Lopawines.com Thread

Last post by YLee « August 16th, 2019, 4:40 pm
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by Troy Stark » July 25th, 2019, 1:50 pm

Not sure if any of you Envoyer fans ever dealt with Scott Kulek over there, but he has started his own wine retail/import project that appears to be...

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Last post by YLee
August 16th, 2019, 4:40 pm
Best recent Bourgognes

Last post by Lonny Isenberg « August 16th, 2019, 4:35 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » August 14th, 2019, 7:01 pm

16 Hudelot Noellat
16 Barthod

Delicious

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Last post by Lonny Isenberg
August 16th, 2019, 4:35 pm
Vieilles vignes; 400 y.o. grapevine in North Carolina!

Last post by Charlie Carnes « August 16th, 2019, 4:14 pm
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by Warren Taranow » August 16th, 2019, 3:31 pm

An ancient scuppernong grapevine in NC; link is here.

Cheers,
Warren

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Last post by Charlie Carnes
August 16th, 2019, 4:14 pm
09 Wine

Last post by Doug Schulman « August 16th, 2019, 3:26 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 13th, 2019, 12:28 am

Rod decided that Monday Table should have a look at 2009 Burgundy, after a couple of 2002 Champagnes that is. We had an excellent meal at Matilda in...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
August 16th, 2019, 3:26 pm
The end of Cabernet in Napa Valley? - SF Chronicle

Last post by Bud Carey « August 16th, 2019, 3:23 pm
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by KyleC » August 16th, 2019, 1:53 pm

Napa wineries are confronting climate change by planting new experimental vineyards — without the region’s lifeblood, Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Last post by Bud Carey
August 16th, 2019, 3:23 pm
It's critic bingo! ("vertical in feel")

Last post by John Morris « August 16th, 2019, 1:08 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 John Morris
August 16th, 2019, 1:08 pm
Spottswoode Garden Party 8/17

Last post by Anton D « August 16th, 2019, 12:36 pm
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by Jeff_M. » August 16th, 2019, 9:54 am

Any of you going to be at Spottswoode tomorrow for the Garden Party? If so say hey, I will be there.

Jeff

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Last post by Anton D
August 16th, 2019, 12:36 pm
TN: 2014 Aeris Wines Etna Bianco Superiore (Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC)

Last post by Matt Snow « August 16th, 2019, 12:26 pm
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by Charlie Carnes » August 5th, 2019, 3:40 pm

2014 Aeris Wines Etna Bianco Superiore - Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC (8/5/2019)
This is from two bottles. Pop and pour. If you haven't tasted...

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Last post by Matt Snow
August 16th, 2019, 12:26 pm
TN: 2002 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains

Last post by Mike During « August 16th, 2019, 11:51 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » July 30th, 2019, 5:33 pm

Many thanks to Paul Hanna for this bottle.

2002 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits,...

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Last post by Mike During
August 16th, 2019, 11:51 am
Grassl Glass reviews/evals [merged]

Last post by Chris Freemott « August 16th, 2019, 11:50 am
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by Peter Petersen » January 11th, 2019, 9:40 pm
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We might as well get our reviews going. My glass arrived today. Was a bit surprised at the glass I received but far from unhappy as Cab/Bdx happens...
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Last post by Chris Freemott
August 16th, 2019, 11:50 am
TN: 2011 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne

Last post by Mike During « August 16th, 2019, 11:44 am
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by B. Buzzini » December 26th, 2016, 5:04 pm

2011 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin (12/26/2016)
I think one of my new years...

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Last post by Mike During
August 16th, 2019, 11:44 am
Best place to buy Bordeaux futures online?

Last post by Howard Cooper « August 16th, 2019, 11:40 am
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by Paul price » August 15th, 2019, 3:18 pm

Where do you get your Bordeaux futures from?

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Last post by Howard Cooper
August 16th, 2019, 11:40 am
2016 Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis 1er VV - best sub $200 burgundy out there?

Last post by Howard Cooper « August 16th, 2019, 11:13 am
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by c fu » July 24th, 2019, 10:49 am
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In the past few months I've had the 2001, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016 Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis 1er VV and they've all been glorious burgundy...
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Last post by Howard Cooper
August 16th, 2019, 11:13 am
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Jeff_M. « August 16th, 2019, 9:55 am
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Jeff_M.
August 16th, 2019, 9:55 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Frank Murray III « August 16th, 2019, 9:54 am
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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 Frank Murray III
August 16th, 2019, 9:54 am
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Brandon R « August 16th, 2019, 9:46 am
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by Scott Tallman » January 19th, 2017, 8:04 pm
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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Last post by Brandon R
August 16th, 2019, 9:46 am
What 5 Oregon Producers Do You Think Are Firing On All Cylinders Over the Past Few Vintages for Under $65?

Last post by John Mensch « August 16th, 2019, 9:31 am
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by K John Joseph » August 13th, 2019, 1:36 pm
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I'm looking to increase Oregon pinot buys. Who are your top 5 producers with multiple wines under $65 a pop?

Edit: I have appeared to frustrate,...
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Last post by John Mensch
August 16th, 2019, 9:31 am
Is "Never drink a Bordeaux that is less than 20 years old" just a silly idea.

Last post by DavidFrankil « August 16th, 2019, 8:48 am
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by J a y H a c k » December 13th, 2018, 2:44 pm
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Last post by DavidFrankil
August 16th, 2019, 8:48 am
TN: 1970 Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Secco (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « August 15th, 2019, 10:13 pm

by Jeremy Holmes » August 15th, 2019, 10:13 pm

1970 Poderi Aldo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo Secco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (8/15/2019)
An engaging nose of boot polish, smoked meats,...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
August 15th, 2019, 10:13 pm
South African Cabs really a contender?

Last post by Keith A k e r s « August 15th, 2019, 8:28 pm
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by YLee » August 13th, 2019, 10:53 am

Are their cab wines really worth seeking out?
Speaking honestly I never tried it and always laughed at even the thought of buying one. Has time...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
August 15th, 2019, 8:28 pm
TN: 2013 Roy Piper Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by luc@sl@belle « August 15th, 2019, 8:24 pm
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by bob poirier » August 12th, 2019, 1:53 pm

2013 Roy Piper Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/12/2019)
2 hr decant. Best showing by far for this wine. Starting to unwind, and...

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Last post by luc@sl@belle
August 15th, 2019, 8:24 pm
2017 Arterberry Maresh, Dundee Hills, PN and Ch and OV PN added

Last post by James Sanders « August 15th, 2019, 7:49 pm
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by Peter Petersen » August 13th, 2019, 8:28 am

This year I decided to give Oregon another serious try. The last effort was 15 years ago and ended in failure. This time I'm convinced that this is...

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Last post by James Sanders
August 15th, 2019, 7:49 pm
2004 krug buy more st 209.99 ?

Last post by William Anzalone « August 15th, 2019, 7:03 pm
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by Jonathan Sirot » August 12th, 2019, 12:45 pm

First of all big time Krug fan here. Enough that I flew to West Coast for an amazing offline vertical. I have bought a bunch of 96 years ago and...

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Last post by William Anzalone
August 15th, 2019, 7:03 pm
NY Times "From Wild Blueberries and Maine Terroir, Fine Sparkling Wine"

Last post by Nathan Smyth « August 15th, 2019, 6:56 pm
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by Kirk.Grant » August 15th, 2019, 5:26 pm

There's an interesting article in the NY Times. I can't imagine how an article like this would miss that Maine's First winery focused on making...

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Last post by Nathan Smyth
August 15th, 2019, 6:56 pm
2014 Marguet Le Parc Grand Cru brut nature

Last post by M.Kaplan « August 15th, 2019, 4:34 pm
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by Claus Jeppesen » August 7th, 2019, 11:56 pm

Amazing Champagne
One of 4 singlevineyard Ambonnay/Montagne de Reims cuvees

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Last post by M.Kaplan
August 15th, 2019, 4:34 pm
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by EHeffner « August 15th, 2019, 3:46 pm
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by Frank Murray III » June 1st, 2017, 5:59 pm
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It seems week after week that Envoyer has been offering one cool Champagne after another. Just today, the Vilmart Cuvee Rubis '10. Earlier this week...
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Last post by EHeffner
August 15th, 2019, 3:46 pm
TN: Another lost Friday afternoon gathering – 88 DRCs, 90 Bordeauxs, Raveneaus, Dauvissats and etc.

Last post by Nick Gangas « August 15th, 2019, 3:01 pm
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by k s h i n » August 6th, 2019, 5:45 pm

ANOTHER LOST FRIDAY AFTERNOON GATHERING – 88 DRCS, 90 BORDEAUXS, RAVENEAUS, DAUVISSATS AND ETC. - Black Salt, Washington DC (8/2/2019)

Six of us...

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Last post by Nick Gangas
August 15th, 2019, 3:01 pm
2005 Haut Brion

Last post by Jeff Leve « August 15th, 2019, 2:54 pm
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by David Sweet » August 15th, 2019, 12:55 pm

Has anyone opened an 05 HB? How was it?? I recently opened one and was extremely disappointed. No nose and nothing but a lot of fruit. What am I...

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Last post by Jeff Leve
August 15th, 2019, 2:54 pm
the perils of sharing allocations

Last post by Gray G « August 15th, 2019, 2:27 pm
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by markjchambers » August 2nd, 2019, 2:30 pm

As all of the mailers drop, I'm thinking about how I can keep my place on several lists and not go broke. For many years I have shared my allocations...

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Last post by Gray G
August 15th, 2019, 2:27 pm
I’m New and have 1,000 Questions

Last post by Troy Stark « August 15th, 2019, 2:12 pm
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by ClayS » November 8th, 2018, 6:08 pm
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Last post by Troy Stark
August 15th, 2019, 2:12 pm
TN: Ridge MonteBello '85...(short/boring)

Last post by Mark Golodetz « August 15th, 2019, 1:08 pm
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by TomHill » August 15th, 2019, 11:30 am

Grayson brought his first mystery wine last night and it was a doozy. He'll be invited back:
14. Ridge Calif CabernetSauvignon MonteBello...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
August 15th, 2019, 1:08 pm
I'll see you and raise you $2: Best Oregon pinot producers under $67?

Last post by Mark Y « August 15th, 2019, 11:38 am
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by John Morris » August 14th, 2019, 5:04 pm

Cf. 5 Best Oregon Producers Under $65

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

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Last post by Mark Y
August 15th, 2019, 11:38 am
TN: 2014 Two Hands Shiraz Gnarly Dudes

Last post by John Glas « August 15th, 2019, 11:13 am

by John Glas » August 15th, 2019, 11:13 am

2014 Two Hands Shiraz Gnarly Dudes - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley (8/15/2019)
Day 3: Raspberries, floral, perfume, spice and...

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Last post by John Glas
August 15th, 2019, 11:13 am
TN: Marc Hebrart, Dubreuil-Fontaine

Last post by IlkkaL « August 15th, 2019, 10:13 am

by IlkkaL » August 15th, 2019, 10:13 am

A friend is only now getting into white Burgundy and asked me to bring a bottle to drink and discuss. I chose this one from Dubreuil-Fontaine as a...

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Last post by IlkkaL
August 15th, 2019, 10:13 am
TN: 2012 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Charmes

Last post by Ed Gonzales « August 15th, 2019, 8:11 am
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by B. Buzzini » August 13th, 2019, 5:26 pm

2012 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Charmes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru (8/13/2019)
Showing fantastic right...

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Last post by Ed Gonzales
August 15th, 2019, 8:11 am
Coche Dury Meursault "Cote de Beaune"

Last post by John Gilman « August 15th, 2019, 6:04 am
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by B. Buzzini » August 14th, 2019, 6:40 pm

What the hell is this???

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Last post by John Gilman
August 15th, 2019, 6:04 am
TN: 2011 Matthiasson Red Wine (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Joe Chanley « August 15th, 2019, 5:59 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » August 15th, 2019, 4:58 am

2011 Matthiasson Red Wine - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/14/2019)
I have had several bottles of this over the last few years, and it always...

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August 15th, 2019, 5:59 am

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