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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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Planning your visit to Sonoma "County"? This might help.

Last post by S. Rash « March 24th, 2019, 4:11 pm
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by Brian Tuite » March 26th, 2014, 2:38 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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March 24th, 2019, 4:11 pm
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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Last post by JosephK
March 22nd, 2019, 1:29 pm
Do you have questions on any of the new features? Ask here! (Also some instructions inside)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 19th, 2019, 2:29 pm
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by c fu » August 13th, 2018, 8:57 am
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There will be a search button don't worry. Also if it's in your outbox it just means the person hasn't seen it. There might still be some bugs, so if...
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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
March 19th, 2019, 2:29 pm
New Guy disillusioned with WA

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « April 24th, 2019, 2:32 am
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by markjchambers » April 19th, 2019, 8:44 am
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I just came over from the Wine Advocate to see what Berserkers is all about. I subscribed to the WA for 20 years, but things have really deteriorated...
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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
April 24th, 2019, 2:32 am
TN: 2014 Chateau Musar Rosé (Lebanon, Bekaa Valley)

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « April 24th, 2019, 2:31 am
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by Rama Roberts » April 23rd, 2019, 8:23 pm

2014 Chateau Musar Rosé - Lebanon, Bekaa Valley (4/23/2019)
Carrot juice and botrytis on the nose, alcohol @ 12%, dry, medium acidity, tons of...

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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
April 24th, 2019, 2:31 am
Retailer Check: Odd Wine Co, Broward, FL

Last post by Tom Taylor « April 24th, 2019, 2:26 am
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by Mattstolz » April 23rd, 2019, 5:54 pm

Anyone know anything about this retailer? I tried emailing them once a few months ago and never heard anything back

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Last post by Tom Taylor
April 24th, 2019, 2:26 am
Best wine travel destinations for the budget-minded?

Last post by Bdklein « April 24th, 2019, 2:01 am
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by JordanL » April 23rd, 2019, 12:26 am

I'm still relatively new to the wine world and not ready to drop too much money, but I do like to travel and I'm planning my first wine-focused solo...

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Last post by Bdklein
April 24th, 2019, 2:01 am
A dinner with 1937 Romanée Conti and some other rarities

Last post by Gerhard P. « April 24th, 2019, 1:18 am
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by François Audouze » April 22nd, 2019, 10:05 am

My friend Tomo and I are getting offers from the same wine supplier. He sends an offer for a Romanée-Conti 1937. Alone, I would not buy it, but if we...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
April 24th, 2019, 1:18 am
It's critic bingo! ("pixelated fruit")

Last post by Jonathan Loesberg « April 24th, 2019, 1:17 am
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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 Jonathan Loesberg
April 24th, 2019, 1:17 am
What do reductive notes indicate about the quality of a Chardonnay (if anything)?

Last post by Otto Forsberg « April 24th, 2019, 12:11 am
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by Brandon R » April 22nd, 2019, 10:24 am

I'm not necessarily looking to understand more than what I already think I do from a scientific standpoint. As I understand it, reductive notes in a...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
April 24th, 2019, 12:11 am
Italy wine shop recs

Last post by Andrea V. « April 24th, 2019, 12:03 am
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by JulianD » April 21st, 2019, 8:53 pm

Going to be in Italy next month, (Milan/Venice/Florence/Rome) are there any wine shops that are particularly notable/I should visit? (We won’t have...

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Last post by Andrea V.
April 24th, 2019, 12:03 am
Cayuse Weekend

Last post by Ron Slye « April 23rd, 2019, 11:25 pm
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by Leslie D Matheson » March 15th, 2019, 10:41 am
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I got my first invite to the Cayuse Weekend in Walla Walla (7 years on the waiting list). Can't wait. Any suggestions for other wines to taste or...
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Last post by Ron Slye
April 23rd, 2019, 11:25 pm
Best wine stores in Paris and Beaune

Last post by Craig G « April 23rd, 2019, 10:42 pm
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by WvanGorp » April 23rd, 2019, 1:01 pm

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I'm heading to France soon; what are the best wine stores in Paris and also Beaune. Focus is on Burgundy but somewhat prefer Paris as I'll...

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Last post by Craig G
April 23rd, 2019, 10:42 pm
New WA winery opening- owned by Bodegas Valdemar

Last post by Scott Tallman « April 23rd, 2019, 10:21 pm
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by Travis @llen » April 23rd, 2019, 8:44 pm

There is some great news up here for Washington State wines I wanted to share. The first foreign winery to set up shop in WA will open its doors this...

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Last post by Scott Tallman
April 23rd, 2019, 10:21 pm
TN: 2004 Terra di Lavoro

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « April 23rd, 2019, 9:53 pm
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by Greg Mitrakas » April 23rd, 2019, 7:29 pm

Purchased on release. PNP. An excellent vintage for this wine. Smoke, graphite, and a whole lot of dirt. Like the dirt you smell when digging a...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
April 23rd, 2019, 9:53 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Kris Patten « April 23rd, 2019, 9:40 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 Kris Patten
April 23rd, 2019, 9:40 pm
2018 cristal to break new grounds

Last post by Scott Watkins « April 23rd, 2019, 9:35 pm
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by YLee » April 23rd, 2019, 3:34 pm

More fresh, 57 plots used & 3% more Chard used. Fans can expect a unique Cristal

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Last post by Scott Watkins
April 23rd, 2019, 9:35 pm
Wine Drinking In Burgundy Is Good

Last post by patrick c albright « April 23rd, 2019, 8:24 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » April 16th, 2019, 1:12 am

We were about to rendezvous with William Kelley at Au Fil du Zinc in Chablis. Patrick asked me how I knew William. Having explained that I met him in...

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Last post by patrick c albright
April 23rd, 2019, 8:24 pm
Ray Walker's New New Bourbon Company - Saint Cloud Kentucky Bourbon

Last post by ky1em!ttskus « April 23rd, 2019, 8:19 pm
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by R. Smith » January 20th, 2019, 1:38 pm
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Looks like he just slapped a new name/label on his previous design:
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Last post by ky1em!ttskus
April 23rd, 2019, 8:19 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by Mattstolz « April 23rd, 2019, 7:20 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 Mattstolz
April 23rd, 2019, 7:20 pm
TN: Dynamic Duo, 2014 Ultramarine Rose, 1989 Chateau Lynch Bages

Last post by Tom DeBiase « April 23rd, 2019, 7:05 pm
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by Tom DeBiase » April 23rd, 2019, 3:44 pm

With a colorful tasty salad, shrimp cocktail and rib roast, we had some yum wines. It's always nice when a couple bottles perform as well or better...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
April 23rd, 2019, 7:05 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Brad Baker « April 23rd, 2019, 6:54 pm
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

I'll start it with three

2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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Last post by Brad Baker
April 23rd, 2019, 6:54 pm
Gavin Chanin and subconsciously rationalizing the American pinot you're drinking

Last post by Dean Fjelstul « April 23rd, 2019, 6:35 pm
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by George Chadwick » February 22nd, 2019, 8:44 pm

I don't know Gavin Chanin (Lutum Wines, soon to be defunct, and Chanin Wines, which shall live on, and UCLA brilliant art major I looked him up) but...

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Last post by Dean Fjelstul
April 23rd, 2019, 6:35 pm
TN: A few nice wines with fellow Berserkers

Last post by Yao C « April 23rd, 2019, 6:32 pm
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by Alan Rath » April 23rd, 2019, 4:26 pm

A few Bay Area Berserkers got together for dinner recently:

2010 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets - France, Burgundy,...

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Last post by Yao C
April 23rd, 2019, 6:32 pm
TN: 2014 Henri Jouan Chambolle-Musigny

Last post by scamhi « April 23rd, 2019, 6:30 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » April 23rd, 2019, 6:09 pm

2014 Henri Jouan Chambolle-Musigny - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny (4/22/2019)
Beguiling aromatics that are both gentle and...

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Last post by scamhi
April 23rd, 2019, 6:30 pm
April Frost in Burgundy

Last post by J Dove « April 23rd, 2019, 6:19 pm
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by John J » April 14th, 2019, 10:54 am
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Interesting video of early morning straw fires to fight the frost in Chambolle (Antoine Amiot-Servelle’s IG). Third year in a row they have had to...
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Last post by J Dove
April 23rd, 2019, 6:19 pm
TN: A smattering

Last post by Stephen Faulkner « April 23rd, 2019, 6:12 pm
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by Stephen Faulkner » April 19th, 2019, 12:01 pm

2010 Carlisle Bennett Valle Syrah - Pleasant nose of darker red fruit, but palate is muddled, little fruit, slight acidic/harsh note, clipped finish....

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Last post by Stephen Faulkner
April 23rd, 2019, 6:12 pm
Daou Patrimony

Last post by Albert R « April 23rd, 2019, 5:41 pm
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by Bill G » April 23rd, 2019, 10:40 am

I just received an offer to purchase Daou Patrimony at $175...

Jeb scored it 96-99...

Has anyone tried it before?

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Last post by Albert R
April 23rd, 2019, 5:41 pm
TN: 2000 Château Côte de Baleau, motivated by my thread to try 2000s

Last post by Ramon C « April 23rd, 2019, 5:39 pm
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by RichSteinberg » August 23rd, 2011, 5:00 pm

2000 Château Côte de Baleau - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (8/23/2011)
I was certainly rooting for this wine when I pulled it...

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Last post by Ramon C
April 23rd, 2019, 5:39 pm
2018 Bordeaux.

Last post by J Dove « April 23rd, 2019, 5:38 pm
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by Victor Hong » March 28th, 2019, 3:20 am
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Last post by J Dove
April 23rd, 2019, 5:38 pm
TN: 1980 Nevada City Cellars Zinfandel, Amador County. PAGING TOM HILL

Last post by Rich Brown « April 23rd, 2019, 4:31 pm
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by Rich Brown » April 19th, 2019, 7:02 pm

1980 Nevada City Cellars Zinfandel. Mind. Blown! No idea the history of this winery (paging Tom Hill), but I am absolutely floored at how good this...

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Last post by Rich Brown
April 23rd, 2019, 4:31 pm
CH Lot 669 2014 SRH Chardonnay Sandhi? (Confirmed)

Last post by mike pobega « April 23rd, 2019, 4:28 pm
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by Mason H » December 4th, 2018, 11:38 am

The description on this wine sure sounds like Sandhi. At $15.30 on case purchases, it's a steal if it is...
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Lot 699 is sourced...

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Last post by mike pobega
April 23rd, 2019, 4:28 pm
Dirty and Rowdy winter offer

Last post by bradkaplan « April 23rd, 2019, 4:18 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 1st, 2019, 6:26 am

Went a little light but grabbed 4 especial.

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Last post by bradkaplan
April 23rd, 2019, 4:18 pm
Envoyer is crushing it with Champagne these days

Last post by ky1em!ttskus « April 23rd, 2019, 4:05 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 ky1em!ttskus
April 23rd, 2019, 4:05 pm
TN: 2017 Rivers-Marie Occidental Pinot Noir

Last post by Peter Panzica « April 23rd, 2019, 3:38 pm
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by Frank Murray III » April 22nd, 2019, 8:50 pm

To drink this, and 2009 Cristal tonight.....blessed. Two terrific wines. I didn't see any previous dedicated posts to this wine so let me offer one....

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Last post by Peter Panzica
April 23rd, 2019, 3:38 pm
Dinner with Pax Mahle

Last post by J.Vizuete « April 23rd, 2019, 2:16 pm
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by J.Vizuete » April 21st, 2019, 2:22 pm

We had a very nice evening last week with Pax Mahle, who showcased 6 recent release wines alongside some stellar food at Maverick in San Antonio, Tx....

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Last post by J.Vizuete
April 23rd, 2019, 2:16 pm
Terry Theise’s 2018 Germany Vintage Report

Last post by Doug Schulman « April 23rd, 2019, 2:02 pm
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by David_K » April 15th, 2019, 7:40 am

Is out. Seems to be low acid, low botrytis, but hard to glean much else from it. Anyone with first-hand experience?

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Last post by Doug Schulman
April 23rd, 2019, 2:02 pm
Stand aside Tyrannosaurus Rex, the new dinosaurs may be Bordeaux and Burgundy

Last post by Marcu$ Stanley « April 23rd, 2019, 1:46 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » April 22nd, 2019, 5:49 am

Interesting discussion, and obviously all about high end wines. Plenty of good affordable wines in both regions.

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Last post by Marcu$ Stanley
April 23rd, 2019, 1:46 pm
Decanting Champagne?

Last post by John Kight « April 23rd, 2019, 11:32 am
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by blarmston » April 8th, 2019, 7:21 pm

So I have just begun to dive into the wonderful world of fine Champagne, but I am confused about the ideal way to maximize the drinking experience....

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Last post by John Kight
April 23rd, 2019, 11:32 am
Official WTSO thread

Last post by PeterH « April 23rd, 2019, 11:27 am
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by Eric Rose » July 10th, 2013, 11:44 am
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Last post by PeterH
April 23rd, 2019, 11:27 am
TN: Copain 2007 Monument Tree Pinot Noir

Last post by Glenn L e v i n e « April 23rd, 2019, 10:51 am
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by John Morris » July 27th, 2013, 9:08 am

2007 Copain Monument Tree (Anderson Valley) Pinot Noir: I served a bottle of this blindly to my brown-bag group Thursday. I wasn't sure what to...

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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
April 23rd, 2019, 10:51 am
TN: 2000 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste, Pauillac

Last post by Greg K « April 23rd, 2019, 10:45 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » April 21st, 2019, 6:06 am

Blanquito may call for another five years, but I think this wine is just starting to enter its drinking window. Sure, it’s still young, but an hour...

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Last post by Greg K
April 23rd, 2019, 10:45 am
Brett in Burgundy - the red wine premox?

Last post by billnanson « April 23rd, 2019, 10:45 am
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by joz€f p1nxten » April 19th, 2019, 1:44 pm
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I was just flipping through the latest Burghound report covering red CdB 2017 and it started with a warning that Allen Meadows had never come across...
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Last post by billnanson
April 23rd, 2019, 10:45 am
Tasting notes è 2018 Bordeaux en primeur

Last post by Alex Rychlewski « April 23rd, 2019, 10:44 am

by Alex Rychlewski » April 23rd, 2019, 10:44 am

Hi,

Tasting during en primeur week is truly a marathon, but a fascinating experience.

In fact, one week is not enough. i spent ten days and still...

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Last post by Alex Rychlewski
April 23rd, 2019, 10:44 am
Madeira question

Last post by NoahR « April 23rd, 2019, 9:49 am
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by George Chadwick » April 15th, 2019, 10:35 pm

IMG_20190415_223256703.jpg IMG_20190415_223317702.jpg Bought this. Googled it, no help. Any idea of how long ago it was bottled? Of the contents?...

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Last post by NoahR
April 23rd, 2019, 9:49 am
TN: 2004 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille

Last post by Brandon R « April 23rd, 2019, 9:24 am
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by Dale McClaran » April 14th, 2019, 12:44 pm

2004 Betz Family Cabernet Sauvignon Père de Famille - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (4/14/2019)
My last go with this 04 PdF in 2012 didn’t leave...

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Last post by Brandon R
April 23rd, 2019, 9:24 am
Somm 3

Last post by Blair Ridley « April 23rd, 2019, 9:16 am
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by R Garcia » December 2nd, 2018, 7:47 pm
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I must admit I really found Somm 1 fresh and interesting. Somm 2 was not as good, but interesting and in line with the theme....
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Last post by Blair Ridley
April 23rd, 2019, 9:16 am
We pay 30% more to buy to buy a bottle of Taylor Port in the US.

Last post by Mike Reff « April 23rd, 2019, 9:12 am
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by Mark Golodetz » April 20th, 2019, 8:59 am

I chose the single vineyard Taylor 1969 because it is a brand new release, and therefore, there is no question of there being any old stock.

So in...

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Last post by Mike Reff
April 23rd, 2019, 9:12 am
TN: Arizona Winery Visits - some good, some not so...

Last post by Rich Brown « April 23rd, 2019, 9:05 am
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by brigcampbell » November 12th, 2016, 1:18 pm

ARIZONA WINERY VISITS - (11/12/2016)

We stayed in Sedona, what an incredibly beautiful place. I heard stories and assumed it was nice. Nah, it's...

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Last post by Rich Brown
April 23rd, 2019, 9:05 am
TN: Massican SauvBlanc '17 & '18...(short/boring)

Last post by Joe Chanley « April 23rd, 2019, 8:52 am
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by TomHill » April 23rd, 2019, 7:51 am

My Massican order arrived ystrday, so Pobega'd one:
1. Massican sauvignon NapaVlly (100% SauvBlanc; 13.7%) 2017 : Pale gold color; very fragrant...

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Last post by Joe Chanley
April 23rd, 2019, 8:52 am
TN: 2013 Sine Qua Non Syrah ♂ (USA, California, Central Coast)

Last post by Greg Ossi « April 23rd, 2019, 8:10 am

by Greg Ossi » April 23rd, 2019, 8:10 am

2013 Sine Qua Non Syrah ♂ - USA, California, Central Coast (4/21/2019)
Decanted for about an hour, this wine is seamless. Strong hint of black...

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Last post by Greg Ossi
April 23rd, 2019, 8:10 am
Myriad, MacDonald, Ridge, Dalla Valle

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 23rd, 2019, 6:41 am
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by Joshua Kates » April 21st, 2019, 11:29 am

Some from last evening:

1) 2014 Myriad Beckstoffer G III--in a very good place; open with blueberries followed by milk chocolate; the tannins seem...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
April 23rd, 2019, 6:41 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Jay Miller « April 23rd, 2019, 6:10 am
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This week, I found 2 bottles of Hanzell Chardonnay from 1997 and a 3 pack...
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Last post by Jay Miller
April 23rd, 2019, 6:10 am
A night of excellent Volnays

Last post by Howard Cooper « April 23rd, 2019, 5:44 am
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by Howard Cooper » April 22nd, 2019, 7:17 am

Last week, my tasting group did Volnays. I was very pleased with how consistently good the wines were. Virtually every wine was a winner to a greater...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
April 23rd, 2019, 5:44 am
Best wines since the beginning of 2019

Last post by PCLIN « April 23rd, 2019, 4:13 am
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by Laurent Gibet » March 11th, 2019, 9:13 am
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Barolo Massolino Parussi 2011 : 18/20
Barolo Burlotto Acclivi 2013 : 18/20
Barolo Rinaldi Tre Tine 2011 : 18/20

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Last post by PCLIN
April 23rd, 2019, 4:13 am
Drappier Millesime Exception 2006 Magnum

Last post by Stas Medvedev « April 23rd, 2019, 12:48 am

by Stas Medvedev » April 23rd, 2019, 12:48 am

Disgorged in February, 2018 after more than 10 years aged on lees.
Liquid gold color. Very complex and rich aromatics of mature champagne with...

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Last post by Stas Medvedev
April 23rd, 2019, 12:48 am
Post your CELLAR PIC time…..

Last post by Craig G « April 22nd, 2019, 11:11 pm
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by B. Buzzini » April 3rd, 2015, 11:40 am
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Last post by Craig G
April 22nd, 2019, 11:11 pm
Christopher Tynan 2015 Spring Release

Last post by Jake Rubash « April 22nd, 2019, 10:38 pm
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by luc@sl@belle » April 22nd, 2019, 6:12 pm

Although I’m scaling back on some purchases - will likely go all in on this one. The letter is posted below. Curious if anyone’s had any experience...

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Last post by Jake Rubash
April 22nd, 2019, 10:38 pm
Earth Day wine?

Last post by GregT « April 22nd, 2019, 9:46 pm

by GregT » April 22nd, 2019, 9:46 pm

Didn't really think about it but by coincidence I'm drinking a wine by a small producer in Oregon - Joe Swick. The wine is Wyd? U up? . I suppose...

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Last post by GregT
April 22nd, 2019, 9:46 pm
Michelin restaurants and fabulous wines: Inside the secret team dinners that have built the Spurs' dynasty

Last post by Kris Patten « April 22nd, 2019, 8:41 pm
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by c fu » April 18th, 2019, 6:50 am

From the author that brought you the NBA secret wine society.

Seated at the head of one of those tables, beside a window that offers a sweeping...

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Last post by Kris Patten
April 22nd, 2019, 8:41 pm
Jeb Dunnuck on 2016 Washington State

Last post by Pat Martin « April 22nd, 2019, 7:47 pm
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by Lee Bogdanoff » April 17th, 2019, 1:04 pm

Jeb's tastes align with mine, and I find him an incredibly reliable taster. He is not afraid to heap high praise on an inexpensive wine, and vice...

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Last post by Pat Martin
April 22nd, 2019, 7:47 pm
Toxic Wine

Last post by Peter Foster « April 22nd, 2019, 6:56 pm
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by Peter Foster » April 20th, 2019, 6:54 pm

The good news is that my wife and I moved to a new home yesterday.
The bad news is that the movers broke my 12 year old beautiful Dometic silent wine...

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Last post by Peter Foster
April 22nd, 2019, 6:56 pm
Dinner wine for tonight: 1959 La Mission Haut Brion

Last post by Victor Hong « April 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
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by Victor Hong » April 20th, 2019, 1:48 pm

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 22nd, 2019, 3:56 pm
Work is lots of Oregon Pinots

Last post by G. Bienstock « April 22nd, 2019, 3:40 pm
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by Jim Anderson » April 18th, 2019, 8:43 am

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Some days work is about learning about what is going on around you. Pretty nice line up of interesting...

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Last post by G. Bienstock
April 22nd, 2019, 3:40 pm
Johannesburg Wine Bars

Last post by Ron Slye « April 22nd, 2019, 3:03 pm

by Ron Slye » April 22nd, 2019, 3:03 pm

I am going to be in Joburg for a few days in a couple of weeks. I might not have much free time, but if I do, is there a good wine bar you would...

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Last post by Ron Slye
April 22nd, 2019, 3:03 pm
Sociando Mallet 2001 and Armailhac 2004

Last post by Julian Marshall « April 22nd, 2019, 2:33 pm
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by Julian Marshall » April 22nd, 2019, 6:42 am

A couple of good wines this weekend:

Sociando Mallet 2001

Promising nose of blackberry and pencil shavings with a hint of menthol. In the mouth,...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
April 22nd, 2019, 2:33 pm
2013 LaRue pinot

Last post by Brian Gilp « April 22nd, 2019, 1:48 pm
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by Mike S. » April 22nd, 2019, 1:18 pm

The 2013 Riice Spivak pinot noir. The nose is seductive, lush rich cherry and flowers. The wine is a bit on the lush, full side of pinot for me. This...

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Last post by Brian Gilp
April 22nd, 2019, 1:48 pm
Bartolo Mascarello Barolo : 2013/2004 verticale (all magnums)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « April 22nd, 2019, 12:32 pm
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by Laurent Gibet » April 9th, 2019, 5:32 am

Barolo Mascarello en verticale (magnums) – 5 April 2019

2013 : 17/20+
Vin distingué, avec tous les attributs aromatiques et structurels d’un...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
April 22nd, 2019, 12:32 pm
Lunch with 16 Bordeaux, 1 standout and 10 not so good/ flawed wines on a beautiful day

Last post by Nick Christie « April 22nd, 2019, 12:21 pm
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by Blake Brown » April 21st, 2019, 11:38 pm

It`s rare that I experience a wine event where there are more than a couple of “off” wines, if any at all, but our most recent monthly lunch group`s...

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Last post by Nick Christie
April 22nd, 2019, 12:21 pm
TN: 1990 Tertre Rôteboeuf (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru)

Last post by Gerhard P. « April 22nd, 2019, 11:51 am
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by Larry Link » April 21st, 2019, 9:38 pm

1990 Tertre Rôteboeuf - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (4/21/2019)
Popped and poured. Reddish brown color. Spicy nose, I’m...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
April 22nd, 2019, 11:51 am
Vosne-Romanee CLOS GOILLOTTE .... what? ...

Last post by Gerhard P. « April 22nd, 2019, 11:37 am
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by Robert Sand » April 22nd, 2019, 1:20 am

If you haven´t noticed yet: the prices for the Village monopole
Vosne-Romanée CLOS GOILLOTTE
property of Domaine Prieuré-Roch
have skyrocked since...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
April 22nd, 2019, 11:37 am
TN: 2013 Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast

Last post by Dennis Atick « April 22nd, 2019, 10:15 am
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by Dennis Atick » April 22nd, 2019, 8:37 am

Sad to see my last bottle go, but it is nice to go out on top!

2013 Ultramarine Blanc de Blancs Heintz Vineyard Sonoma Coast - USA, California,...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
April 22nd, 2019, 10:15 am
TN: 2015 L'Ecole No. 41 Ferguson Vineyard

Last post by Dale McClaran « April 22nd, 2019, 9:55 am

by Dale McClaran » April 22nd, 2019, 9:55 am

2015 L'Ecole No. 41 Ferguson Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley (4/22/2019)
Decanted 6 hrs. I hadn’t had a L’Ecole 41...

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Last post by Dale McClaran
April 22nd, 2019, 9:55 am
TN: 2012 Williams-Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington

Last post by Anton D « April 22nd, 2019, 9:39 am
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by Scott E. » April 22nd, 2019, 9:05 am

Popped and poured and let it catch some air in the glass for about 30 minutes. Color was a real pretty ruby - almost translucent. Nose was a knockout...

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Last post by Anton D
April 22nd, 2019, 9:39 am
Chart of Bordeaux temperatures rising

Last post by John Morris « April 22nd, 2019, 9:27 am
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by John Morris » April 22nd, 2019, 7:03 am

Some food for thought (or drink). Here's a chart that the American Association Association of Wine Economists just tweeted out . (This will...

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Last post by John Morris
April 22nd, 2019, 9:27 am
TN: Iuli Natalin Grignolino NV...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 22nd, 2019, 8:56 am

by TomHill » April 22nd, 2019, 8:56 am

We had this w/ our Easter ham on Sat night:
1. Iuli Natalin VinoRosso (13.5%; 100% Grignolino; www.Iuli.It; Indie Wines Imports) Iuli...

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Last post by TomHill
April 22nd, 2019, 8:56 am
TN: Two Italian Whites O'er The Weekend..(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 22nd, 2019, 8:27 am

by TomHill » April 22nd, 2019, 8:27 am

Susan & I tried these two over the weekend:
1. elios Modus Bibendi Grillo IGP: Terre Siciliane (12%; www.EliosFood.It; Fruit of the...

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Last post by TomHill
April 22nd, 2019, 8:27 am
Does Cognac eventually go bad ?

Last post by Eric Egan « April 22nd, 2019, 8:00 am
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by Alan Eden » April 19th, 2019, 9:43 am

I know that Cognac and Scotch dont age as such in the bottle but at what point do they start to fall apart ? ie if you have a 50 year old cognac how...

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Last post by Eric Egan
April 22nd, 2019, 8:00 am
TN: Buzz Special - 2007 Mondavi Fume Blanc To-Kalon Reserve

Last post by Kris Patten « April 22nd, 2019, 6:49 am
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by Kris Patten » April 20th, 2019, 9:47 pm

Made dinner tonight, fish piccatta, and dug this up in the cellar.

Poured with a young pale straw and has a beguiling nose of meyer lemon, pink...

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Last post by Kris Patten
April 22nd, 2019, 6:49 am
TN: NV Caves des Hautes-Cotes Crémant de Bourgogne Victorine de Chastenay (great QPR)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 22nd, 2019, 6:01 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » April 22nd, 2019, 4:45 am

NV Caves des Hautes-Cotes Crémant de Bourgogne Victorine de Chastenay - France, Burgundy, Crémant de Bourgogne (4/20/2019)
Fresh, clean, apple and...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 22nd, 2019, 6:01 am
Wine Refrigerator

Last post by Victor Hong « April 22nd, 2019, 5:17 am
Replies: 8
by Mark Senn » February 15th, 2013, 10:36 am

Having moved from the suburbs to the city, I had to give up the dedicated wine cellar in the basement and now shopping for a wine fridge. I know the...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 22nd, 2019, 5:17 am
TN: 2010 Biggio-Hamina Riesling Amity Vineyard

Last post by Jason T « April 22nd, 2019, 5:12 am
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by Richard T r i m p i » April 21st, 2019, 1:34 pm

2010 Biggio-Hamina Riesling Amity Vineyard

The 2010 Amity vineyard Riesling was a swan song for us. When I worked at Archery Summit for Gary...

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Last post by Jason T
April 22nd, 2019, 5:12 am
Odd recent palate sensation

Last post by Victor Hong « April 22nd, 2019, 4:56 am
Replies: 9
by Victor Hong » April 21st, 2019, 6:06 pm

Recently, many red wines, of which I am quite familiar as having low acidity and very ample (but not too much) ripeness, have begun to seem somewhat...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 22nd, 2019, 4:56 am
Wine list/prices at troisgros?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « April 21st, 2019, 11:33 pm
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by p. raghib » April 21st, 2019, 6:05 pm

Anyone been to troisgros recently? I’m curious about recent experiences and how you found the wine list.

Thanks
-paul

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
April 21st, 2019, 11:33 pm
TN: 2014 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière

Last post by William Kelley « April 21st, 2019, 10:37 pm
Replies: 40
by dcornutt » March 15th, 2019, 5:30 pm

2014 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées Clos de la Truffière - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet...

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Last post by William Kelley
April 21st, 2019, 10:37 pm
TN: 2011 Chicago 'Riesling Summit"

Last post by Arv R « April 21st, 2019, 8:49 pm
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by David_T » August 19th, 2011, 10:38 pm

About eight of us who are mostly active on the WLTV forum got together in Chicago two weeks ago for what we dubbed a Riesling Summit . With 17...

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Last post by Arv R
April 21st, 2019, 8:49 pm
Joseph Roty Charmes Chambertin 1997: ouch!

Last post by Mark Golodetz « April 21st, 2019, 8:38 pm
Replies: 11
by Mark Golodetz » April 20th, 2019, 8:14 pm

This was very disappointing. The color was quite deep, the nose had fruit, but the oak was extremely intrusive. The new wood showed also on the...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
April 21st, 2019, 8:38 pm
Recommendation for Passover wines

Last post by tcavallo « April 21st, 2019, 6:24 pm
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by EHeffner » March 30th, 2018, 6:24 am

Any recommendations for Kosher for Passover wines? My grandparents usually serve Manischevitz so I like to pick up a bottle or two to bring

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Last post by tcavallo
April 21st, 2019, 6:24 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by Jeff Bloom « April 21st, 2019, 6:23 pm
Replies: 454
by Corey N. » January 11th, 2017, 7:56 am
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Has anyone been popping any BerserkerDay wines? With the holiday approaching, I've been trying to make an effort to open some wines produced by past,...
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Last post by Jeff Bloom
April 21st, 2019, 6:23 pm
Oregon pinot vintage update?

Last post by Scott Brunson « April 21st, 2019, 5:27 pm
Replies: 69
by rfelthoven » January 18th, 2019, 8:51 pm
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I'm curious how all you fellow Oregon pinot noir drinkers are finding the vintages from the last decade or so, and what you're drinking.

Starting...
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Last post by Scott Brunson
April 21st, 2019, 5:27 pm
TN: 2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Exposition Three Weill Vineyard

Last post by AlexS « April 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm
Replies: 4
by D@vid Bu3ker » April 20th, 2019, 12:39 pm

2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Syrah Exposition Three Weill Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (4/19/2019)
Popped and poured at a...

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Last post by AlexS
April 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm
GrapeCollective: Slovenian Wines

Last post by TomHill « April 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm

by TomHill » April 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm

A rather interesting article by ChristopherBarnes in GrapeCollective:
SlovenianWines

Mostly it's an interview w/ MartinGruzovin of the...

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Last post by TomHill
April 21st, 2019, 4:55 pm
A few stellar Chambolle's

Last post by john stimson « April 21st, 2019, 4:47 pm
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by john stimson » April 21st, 2019, 11:08 am

I have been under some pressure by a specific group member to publish notes (I didn't take notes) on a not so recent tasting of Chambolle wines. The...

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Last post by john stimson
April 21st, 2019, 4:47 pm
J-C Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Cailleret

Last post by alan weinberg « April 21st, 2019, 4:15 pm
Replies: 2
by Barry Rothof » April 21st, 2019, 9:43 am

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Last post by alan weinberg
April 21st, 2019, 4:15 pm
Total Wine Futures - Nondelivery of '15 VCC - Happy Ending!

Last post by Jason T « April 21st, 2019, 4:10 pm
Replies: 135
by J.Durham » September 29th, 2018, 12:52 pm
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I thought I would pass along my experience with Total Wine Bordeaux futures. I've purchased futures for the '14, '15, and '16 vintages. I had some...
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Last post by Jason T
April 21st, 2019, 4:10 pm
TN: VioletFreres Byrrh GrandQuinquina NV...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 21st, 2019, 3:37 pm

by TomHill » April 21st, 2019, 3:37 pm

This strange duck showed up on the shelves at Kokoman Sat & I knew I had to try it. Us strange ducks all hang together:
1. VioletFreres Byrrh Grand...

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Last post by TomHill
April 21st, 2019, 3:37 pm
Farmer gives Napa's famed To Kalon vineyards a place in Library of Congress

Last post by Jason T « April 21st, 2019, 3:35 pm
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by TomC » April 20th, 2019, 8:21 pm

‘MacDonald in 2017 successfully petitioned the United States Board on Geographic Names to name a creek near his house To Kalon creek. Now he has...

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Last post by Jason T
April 21st, 2019, 3:35 pm
TN: 2001 Vall Llach, Priorat

Last post by Paul Miller « April 21st, 2019, 3:33 pm
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by A S K R O B A C K » April 12th, 2019, 4:55 pm

TN: 2001 Vall Llach, Priorat. I have found a number of Priorats that I laid down when the fad was emerging to have ended their lives in a...

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Last post by Paul Miller
April 21st, 2019, 3:33 pm
Becklyn 2012

Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L « April 21st, 2019, 1:28 pm
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by Mike S. » April 20th, 2019, 6:33 pm

Becklyn 2012. This was less than expected. A simple big fruit forward wine. No spice, no acid, a one note wine. 85pts

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Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L
April 21st, 2019, 1:28 pm
Wine shopping in Jerusalem

Last post by Xavier S « April 21st, 2019, 12:24 pm
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by Xavier S » April 17th, 2019, 8:41 pm

Hi all, I will be in Jerusalem for a couple of days and wanted to see if I could get recommendations on wine shops and particular wines not available...

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April 21st, 2019, 12:24 pm

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