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Important new changes on the 'memberships', new system, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

by Todd F r e n c h » March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

After months of research, I've finally installed a new system that allows those who choose one of our 'membership' options (Grand Cru Crü, Monopole...

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

Last post by jhans « May 4th, 2021, 1:31 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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May 4th, 2021, 1:31 pm
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by John Morris « February 27th, 2021, 10:02 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 9th, 2017, 3:53 pm
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Over nearly a decade, these threads below have garnered much attention, tens of thousands of views (each), and provided ridiculously valuable and/or...
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February 27th, 2021, 10:02 am
WINE BERSERKERS ZOOM SESSIONS MASTER THREAD STICKY (Published recorded videos)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « December 9th, 2020, 9:48 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » April 24th, 2020, 9:05 am

I'll use this thread to post all our Zoom video sessions, each in its own post, with a bit of info on who/what was featured. If you missed any, you...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
December 9th, 2020, 9:48 pm
2012 Christopher Tynan St. Helena Reserve

Last post by JViolini « May 12th, 2021, 10:10 pm
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by spkaiser » May 31st, 2020, 1:29 pm

Does anyone have the release notes from this spring's library release? I can't find my original email.

Thanks,
Steve

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Last post by JViolini
May 12th, 2021, 10:10 pm
Does free corkage make up for steak sticker shock?

Last post by Anton D « May 12th, 2021, 10:00 pm
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by S. Stevenson » May 8th, 2021, 3:51 pm

Last night was a quiet evening and we were eating at the local steak house and the waiter comes over and says that they have Tomahawk steak as a...

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Last post by Anton D
May 12th, 2021, 10:00 pm
TN: Willi Schaefer, Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2006

Last post by J. Rock « May 12th, 2021, 9:58 pm
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by Noah C » May 12th, 2021, 8:02 pm

Oh man, this is a wine that'll make you weak in the knees! Just absolutely classic German Riesling at a really high level. It is drinking so...

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Last post by J. Rock
May 12th, 2021, 9:58 pm
California’s great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by ClydeUnderwood « May 12th, 2021, 9:58 pm
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by M. Dildine » February 18th, 2010, 5:50 pm
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Nothing in the wine world fascinates me like California’s heritage vineyards. These vineyards have it all – history, romance and most of all, they...
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Last post by ClydeUnderwood
May 12th, 2021, 9:58 pm
Which Bond Wine to buy

Last post by JosephW « May 12th, 2021, 9:52 pm
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by Jmigliano » May 12th, 2021, 7:31 pm

Out of the 5 wines. How would people rank them. Obviously all get great reviews obviously.

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Last post by JosephW
May 12th, 2021, 9:52 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by JViolini « May 12th, 2021, 9:39 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 JViolini
May 12th, 2021, 9:39 pm
Experience with Ullage?

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « May 12th, 2021, 9:37 pm
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by Patrick T a y l o r » May 11th, 2021, 9:59 am

Has anyone had experience buying/drinking bottles with ullage? Any fill levels you avoid? Any regions, producers, vintages to seek out (or avoid)?...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
May 12th, 2021, 9:37 pm
TN: CowanCllrs ISA LakeCnty sur lie '10...(short/boring)

Last post by Jim Cowan « May 12th, 2021, 9:16 pm
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by TomHill » May 12th, 2021, 3:03 pm

We had some WineBerserkers friends over for dinner last night & tried:
1. CowanCllrs ISA LakeCnty (SauvBlanc; skin-frmtd; www.CowanCellars.com; 10...

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Last post by Jim Cowan
May 12th, 2021, 9:16 pm
Bird-related Wine Corks!

Last post by Philip G « May 12th, 2021, 9:12 pm
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by Gila Gatewood » June 8th, 2017, 1:33 pm
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Greetings!

I collect wine corks with bird-related themes (long story... I love wine, and birds, and I have a 33-year-old companion parrot).

I have...
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Last post by Philip G
May 12th, 2021, 9:12 pm
WineBid Advice?

Last post by R. Frankel « May 12th, 2021, 9:03 pm
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by Noah C » May 11th, 2021, 7:17 am

Hi everyone. I am looking to start using WineBid and looking for some advice from the more seasoned users out there. I've looked around on the site,...

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Last post by R. Frankel
May 12th, 2021, 9:03 pm
Champagne TNs: Marguet, Marie-Courtin, Savart and bunch of CA reds, too

Last post by Mike Maguire « May 12th, 2021, 8:55 pm
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by Frank Murray III » December 16th, 2018, 12:38 pm

Thanks to everyone who came over yesterday to do this event. Had a great time and we will do another one in 2019. I also like how we let the Savart...

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Last post by Mike Maguire
May 12th, 2021, 8:55 pm
Has anyone moved a Eurocave?

Last post by SeanHarding « May 12th, 2021, 8:45 pm
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by Bill H » April 9th, 2012, 10:30 am

I'm making the plunge to having a full-blown wine cellar and will be giving away one of my Eurocave units to a friend. Has anyone ever moved a large...

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Last post by SeanHarding
May 12th, 2021, 8:45 pm
TN: 2015 Beta Cabernet Sauvignon Vare Vineyard

Last post by JDavisRoby « May 12th, 2021, 8:43 pm
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by Adam Frisch » May 8th, 2021, 9:44 pm

2015 Beta Cabernet Sauvignon Vare Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll District (5/8/2021)
I was very excited about this wine as it...

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Last post by JDavisRoby
May 12th, 2021, 8:43 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by NestorJohnSalazar « May 12th, 2021, 8:35 pm
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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 NestorJohnSalazar
May 12th, 2021, 8:35 pm
Age your Cru Bojo! - 1990 Marcel Lapierre Morgon

Last post by Doug Schulman « May 12th, 2021, 8:31 pm
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by c fu » May 7th, 2021, 11:10 am

Mark Ye was in town - brought this bottle for us to enjoy with Jimmy Sugi's beautiful Bento Boxes ( Wine was a delight - as was the food

1990...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
May 12th, 2021, 8:31 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by NestorJohnSalazar « May 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
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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 NestorJohnSalazar
May 12th, 2021, 8:30 pm
TN: The first indoor gathering since Covid

Last post by Ed Steinway « May 12th, 2021, 8:18 pm
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by k s h i n » May 12th, 2021, 7:35 pm

THE FIRST INDOOR GATHERING SINCE COVID - Clarity - Vienna, Virginia (5/6/2021)

Eight of us got together to drink some nice wines. We were situated...

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Last post by Ed Steinway
May 12th, 2021, 8:18 pm
TN: 2013 Pierre Péters Champagne Les Chetillons

Last post by Rodrigo F. « May 12th, 2021, 8:15 pm
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by Keith A k e r s » May 12th, 2021, 4:46 pm

2013 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Speciale Blanc de Blancs Les Chetillons - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (5/12/2021)
Nose: The...

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Last post by Rodrigo F.
May 12th, 2021, 8:15 pm
Ray Tuppatsch- RIP

Last post by Ed Steinway « May 12th, 2021, 8:10 pm
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by chetkern » May 7th, 2021, 6:42 pm
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Painfully generous and young guy. OUCH!!!!!
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Last post by Ed Steinway
May 12th, 2021, 8:10 pm
Realm’s new website

Last post by OwenB « May 12th, 2021, 7:56 pm
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by David Crow » May 11th, 2021, 5:14 pm

I happened to check out Realm’s website today and noticed they had revamped their website with an updated (very thorough) history of the brand, new...

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Last post by OwenB
May 12th, 2021, 7:56 pm
Surprise package -- Raffault Picasse 04

Last post by MikeL238 « May 12th, 2021, 6:45 pm
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by Matthew King » May 12th, 2021, 1:35 pm

If you are like me, you have times when you've forgotten you ordered wines months ago. The retailer will send out the wine now that it's arrived and...

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Last post by MikeL238
May 12th, 2021, 6:45 pm
Should Winery tasting rooms require vaccinations

Last post by Alan Rath « May 12th, 2021, 6:22 pm
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by dsimmons » May 8th, 2021, 11:50 am
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As a member of the senior community my wife and I are squarely in the demographic most at risk from Covid. We were both vaccinated asap. With...
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Last post by Alan Rath
May 12th, 2021, 6:22 pm
TN: 2013 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard

Last post by R Roberts « May 12th, 2021, 6:17 pm
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by Scott E. » August 25th, 2020, 10:15 am

Some leakage on this one - cork was about 75% saturated and very soft, but the wine seemed fine. Deep dark-fruited brooding color. The nose was a...

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Last post by R Roberts
May 12th, 2021, 6:17 pm
Giscours 1979: my Eureka wine

Last post by Michael S. Monie « May 12th, 2021, 5:53 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » May 11th, 2021, 9:24 pm

It has been a couple of years since I last pulled a bottle from my dwindling supply. There are only four left from the original three cases purchased...

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
May 12th, 2021, 5:53 pm
Magnum Storage

Last post by jiborman « May 12th, 2021, 5:46 pm
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by jiborman » May 10th, 2021, 6:13 pm

Need help with the storage! Right now I have a bunch of weinboxes, but magnum bottles don't do well in those. Would love to move the bottles onto a...

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Last post by jiborman
May 12th, 2021, 5:46 pm
6 of the best

Last post by Marcus Dean « May 12th, 2021, 5:34 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » May 12th, 2021, 4:59 pm

Kent Comley was in town so we thought we’d have a cheeky little early Birthday gathering for Heidi.

2013 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée...

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Last post by Marcus Dean
May 12th, 2021, 5:34 pm
1996 Champagne grab bag MAGGIES....

Last post by Curtis Chen « May 12th, 2021, 5:32 pm
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by B. Buzzini » May 12th, 2021, 5:24 pm

Bunch of maggies from 1996 Champagne just showed up at Bottlebarn! Any great deals here to be had? I bought a bottle...care to guess? champagne.gif

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Last post by Curtis Chen
May 12th, 2021, 5:32 pm
Acker rolling out NFTs for upcoming auction

Last post by Stephen Williams « May 12th, 2021, 5:24 pm
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by Andrew Hamilton » April 28th, 2021, 5:26 pm
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In news that no one wanted to read apparently Acker is supplying NFTs for single bottle lots of 2019 Domaine Du Comte Liger-Belair wines in an...
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Last post by Stephen Williams
May 12th, 2021, 5:24 pm
Just came in... EMH Black Cat 2019 release

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « May 12th, 2021, 5:07 pm
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by Er€z _ L. » May 12th, 2021, 3:52 pm

Just got into my mailbox after a busy day, and I already feel like I got a purrrrrfect offer. Great wines across the vintage, excellent aging...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
May 12th, 2021, 5:07 pm
What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Cameron Hughes « May 12th, 2021, 5:00 pm
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Last post by Cameron Hughes
May 12th, 2021, 5:00 pm
2020 Bordeaux

Last post by Ryan A « May 12th, 2021, 4:48 pm
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I read two reports that 2020 vintage will be high quality and prices might be similar to 2019 or fall further. This is what I thought might happen...
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Last post by Ryan A
May 12th, 2021, 4:48 pm
TN: 2019 Elyse Zinfandel Morisoli Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « May 12th, 2021, 4:43 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » May 12th, 2021, 4:38 pm

2019 Elyse Zinfandel Morisoli Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford (5/12/2021)
Do you want restraint, and intellectual nuance in your...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
May 12th, 2021, 4:43 pm
Chris Freemott's Zaltos & Grassl

Last post by ChrisL « May 12th, 2021, 4:43 pm
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by Alex G » December 29th, 2019, 7:45 am
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This is well known here, but Chris Freemott is extraordinary in his customer service and kindness. I've placed two orders with him in the last two...
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Last post by ChrisL
May 12th, 2021, 4:43 pm
Any buzz on 2019 white burgundy?

Last post by Howard Cooper « May 12th, 2021, 4:41 pm
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by Pat Martin » April 28th, 2021, 4:30 pm

I’m starting to notice some prearrivals for 2019 white burgs (these offers might have been around for a while, but they only just appeared on my...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
May 12th, 2021, 4:41 pm
Realm Rosé “La Fe”

Last post by Chris H. « May 12th, 2021, 4:11 pm
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by Anthony Z » April 26th, 2021, 12:31 pm
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Saw an Instagram post from Realm about a rosé launching May 3rd: “La Fe” (Faith in Spanish?) didn’t get an email. Anybody have any additional...
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Last post by Chris H.
May 12th, 2021, 4:11 pm
Accolades for Torrin

Last post by Kurt_L « May 12th, 2021, 3:29 pm
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by Bill Gibbs » July 12th, 2018, 5:00 pm

I know that we do not pay any attention to critics on this site, and I know that scores have drifted up from a decade ago, and I should mention that...

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Last post by Kurt_L
May 12th, 2021, 3:29 pm
TN: 2018 Rhys Horseshoe Pinot Noir

Last post by Alex N « May 12th, 2021, 3:28 pm
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by cepotts » May 12th, 2021, 1:15 pm

I finally unpacked the most recent shipment from Rhys and found this bottle had leaked a fair amount. Based on the remaining head space it looks like...

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Last post by Alex N
May 12th, 2021, 3:28 pm
de Negoce offer

Last post by JBucholz « May 12th, 2021, 3:21 pm
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Only $120 case for Napa fruit plus shipping? I'm in for a case...not much risk....
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Last post by JBucholz
May 12th, 2021, 3:21 pm
Columbia River Gorge trip

Last post by jrozes « May 12th, 2021, 2:30 pm
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by Steve Long » May 9th, 2021, 9:13 pm

I’m planning a trip to the Columbia River Gorge area for Memorial Day Weekend and was wondering what wineries would be recommended. I’m generally...

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Last post by jrozes
May 12th, 2021, 2:30 pm
RIP: DavidBruce/SCM Legend...

Last post by ATaylor « May 12th, 2021, 2:18 pm
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by TomHill » May 3rd, 2021, 10:17 am

As MelKnox noted this morning, David Bruce recently died:
DavidBruceStory
DavidBruce/SFChron

I did not follow DavidBruce from the very start....

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Last post by ATaylor
May 12th, 2021, 2:18 pm
K&L now open for in store shopping.

Last post by john enea « May 12th, 2021, 1:41 pm
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by KenL. » May 11th, 2021, 11:31 am

Some good news today. After only curbside pickup since the start of the shelter in place, they have reopened the stores for in person shopping.

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Last post by john enea
May 12th, 2021, 1:41 pm
TN: 2017 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « May 12th, 2021, 1:35 pm
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by B. Buzzini » May 11th, 2021, 4:50 pm

2017 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru (5/11/2021)
Under DIAM GC...extra long...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
May 12th, 2021, 1:35 pm
How to keep wine glasses immaculate???

Last post by ken emery « May 12th, 2021, 12:54 pm
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by K. R. Baker » June 18th, 2020, 8:39 pm

We have Zaltos and a decanter that have become stained over time. What's the best way to restore these to like-new condition?

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Last post by ken emery
May 12th, 2021, 12:54 pm
Why do pro critics think Orin Swift Wines are good?

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « May 12th, 2021, 12:29 pm
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by John Glas » May 9th, 2021, 2:47 pm
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
May 12th, 2021, 12:29 pm
Ganevat Sold / New Investor?

Last post by Ethan H « May 12th, 2021, 11:26 am
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by Russell Faulkner » May 11th, 2021, 9:21 am

Lots of noise about this on social media today - I haven't seen anything authoritative, anyone know?

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Last post by Ethan H
May 12th, 2021, 11:26 am
Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « May 12th, 2021, 11:14 am
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I have a strong interest in the history and culture of wine growing and making in the Santa Clara and San Benito areas.

Often (in my mind) the...
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Last post by Drew Goin
May 12th, 2021, 11:14 am
TN - 1980 DRC Romanee Conti - finally! Romanee Conti in my life

Last post by Hank Victor « May 12th, 2021, 11:11 am
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by c fu » May 10th, 2021, 12:43 pm

I consider myself a born again Romanee Conti virgin. It was my second time trying DRC Romanee Conti - but I'd like to pretend that my first time...

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Last post by Hank Victor
May 12th, 2021, 11:11 am
1986 Cork dropped 1/2" during shipping. How to proceed?

Last post by RMann « May 12th, 2021, 11:00 am
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by Chris Barton » May 10th, 2021, 12:46 pm

I just received some WineBid wines (mostly younger stuff) but had a couple older bottles in there and a 1986 (Birth year) Moillard MSD Monts Luisants...

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Last post by RMann
May 12th, 2021, 11:00 am
TN: 2017 Michael-David Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Freakshow

Last post by Drew Goin « May 12th, 2021, 10:53 am
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by John Glas » May 8th, 2021, 3:42 pm

2017 Michael-David Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Freakshow - USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi (5/8/2021)
Day 1: Got this in my Santa sack and...

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Last post by Drew Goin
May 12th, 2021, 10:53 am
Teeny Tiny Wineries of... Oregon

Last post by R M Kriete « May 12th, 2021, 10:50 am
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After reading the Pinot noir, in a warmer world thread in which a publicist places some excellent drivel into Bloomberg I wondered what about the...
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Last post by R M Kriete
May 12th, 2021, 10:50 am
Any love for Tony Coturri?

Last post by Jay Miller « May 12th, 2021, 10:32 am
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by Adam Frisch » July 18th, 2020, 7:53 pm

Never hear much about him on these boards. Tony's a pioneer in the organic, biodynamic and low intervention world and has practiced those things on...

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Last post by Jay Miller
May 12th, 2021, 10:32 am
Gigondas

Last post by Arv R « May 12th, 2021, 10:01 am
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by Michael Martin » May 10th, 2021, 6:41 pm

One of my favorite QPR regions. Picked up some bottles of Domaine Bosquets Gigondas 2007 on Winebid recently. Drinking spectacularly well now with...

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Last post by Arv R
May 12th, 2021, 10:01 am
Is it right for Antonio Galloni to give early access to scores to those who pay $2000/month?

Last post by Mark Golodetz « May 12th, 2021, 9:46 am
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by R. Smith » April 30th, 2021, 2:53 pm
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Is it right for Antonio Galloni to give early access to scores to those who pay $2000/month?
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Last post by Mark Golodetz
May 12th, 2021, 9:46 am
ATTN CANADIANS: Wine Auctions in Canada!

Last post by Peter Chiu « May 12th, 2021, 9:26 am
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by GMORIN » March 10th, 2021, 1:52 pm

I just saw this press release from IronGate saying that they are going to be doing online wine auctions in Canada based out of Calgary. Anyone have...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
May 12th, 2021, 9:26 am
Forgotten grape varieties : gamay de Bouze, ribeyrenc, persan, oeillades, gringet, ... (report in french)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « May 12th, 2021, 8:35 am
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by Laurent Gibet » January 24th, 2020, 2:02 am

Dégustation originale :
Les cépages modestes et oubliés de France
Le vendredi 13 décembre 2019

La dégustation est proposée par Odile Debacker et...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
May 12th, 2021, 8:35 am
Envoyer Thread #2: Everything else

Last post by Marcus Montanile « May 12th, 2021, 8:31 am
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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 Marcus Montanile
May 12th, 2021, 8:31 am
Bottles Wall of Fame

Last post by Fred Bower « May 12th, 2021, 7:58 am
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by Gary Schulte » May 7th, 2021, 10:52 am

Over the years we have been saving wine bottles that peak our taste buds or some other interest. We have placed them above our kitchen cabinets for...

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Last post by Fred Bower
May 12th, 2021, 7:58 am
TN: 2018 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Last post by RichardFlack « May 12th, 2021, 7:56 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » April 29th, 2021, 4:17 pm

2018 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru (4/29/2021)
I have read all the naysayers...

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Last post by RichardFlack
May 12th, 2021, 7:56 am
What dessert wine did you drink tonight?

Last post by Matt K « May 12th, 2021, 7:06 am
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by Joseph Grassa » February 3rd, 2021, 6:57 pm
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Last post by Matt K
May 12th, 2021, 7:06 am
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

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Last post by Max S.
May 12th, 2021, 6:42 am
TN: 2010 Nicolas Rossignol Volnay 1er Chevrets

Last post by Steve Costigan « May 12th, 2021, 6:18 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » May 11th, 2021, 5:01 pm

This is one of my very favorite producers from one of my favorite vineyards from a fabulous vintage.

Not quite as good as the tremendous 05, but...

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Last post by Steve Costigan
May 12th, 2021, 6:18 am
Your top five German wine producers

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « May 12th, 2021, 4:27 am
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by Howard Cooper » February 23rd, 2021, 7:17 am
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Given all the threads on German wines lately, I thought it might be interesting to see everyone's top holdings in German wines by producer. I know we...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
May 12th, 2021, 4:27 am
Boar's View offer

Last post by Dennis Borczon « May 12th, 2021, 4:19 am
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by Michael Fess » June 20th, 2020, 3:34 pm

I have been buying Schrader since the 2005-2006 release. I think I was offered the first released of the pinot and passed. Looks like I might be...

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Last post by Dennis Borczon
May 12th, 2021, 4:19 am
TN: 2017 Quinta da Romaneira Reserva

Last post by Otto Forsberg « May 12th, 2021, 3:17 am
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by Tomás Costa » May 11th, 2021, 3:31 pm

This is a wine I can't imagine anyone not liking. It has gobs of deep, rich, plummy black fruit, silky, fine tannins, lifted freshness, and a complex...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
May 12th, 2021, 3:17 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by JimV « May 12th, 2021, 3:02 am
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by Yoni O v a d i a » January 27th, 2009, 1:38 pm
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Someone else started on the last Berserker forum, so I figured I'd get it going over here....

Anyone biting on the 2004 Le Ragnaie Brunello di...
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Last post by JimV
May 12th, 2021, 3:02 am
Antonio Galloni launches preview scoring.

Last post by Ofer Refaeli « May 12th, 2021, 2:39 am
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by Jörgen Lindström Carlvik » April 26th, 2021, 3:29 pm
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According to an Email, signed by Vinous co-founder James Forsyth, sent to US importers and possibly retailers, they can, at an un-disclosed cost...
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Last post by Ofer Refaeli
May 12th, 2021, 2:39 am
Next of Kyn 2018

Last post by R. Halbert « May 12th, 2021, 12:16 am
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by markjchambers » May 10th, 2021, 5:12 pm

Received the e-mail and the letter the same day.

A box containing 3 NOK #12 plus 1 Touriga Nacional (Numero Quatro). If I recall correctly, last...

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Last post by R. Halbert
May 12th, 2021, 12:16 am
TN: 2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières

Last post by Alan Rath « May 11th, 2021, 10:23 pm
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by Alan Rath » May 11th, 2021, 3:26 pm

2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru (5/10/2021)
Diam for the win, as...

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Last post by Alan Rath
May 11th, 2021, 10:23 pm
The big Mission/Pais/Listan Prieto thread.

Last post by Mariano Chiaramonte « May 11th, 2021, 8:48 pm
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by Adam Frisch » July 18th, 2019, 8:24 am
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I thought I'd break out a new thread for this varietal, since I couldn't find one.

I've had pretty much all the Missions produced in CA (as well as...
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Last post by Mariano Chiaramonte
May 11th, 2021, 8:48 pm
TN: 2019 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Watson Ranch (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Adam Frisch « May 11th, 2021, 8:22 pm

by Adam Frisch » May 11th, 2021, 8:22 pm

2019 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Watson Ranch - USA, California, Napa Valley (5/11/2021)
On the attack - slight sweetness? That was my first...

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Last post by Adam Frisch
May 11th, 2021, 8:22 pm
RUDY KURNIAWAN & GLOBAL WINE AUCTION FRAUD THREAD (MERGED)

Last post by Glenn Gallup « May 11th, 2021, 8:19 pm
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In the last 48 hours I have confirmed from multiple sources that Rudy Kurniawan is once again offering millions of dollars worth of wine for auction...
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Last post by Glenn Gallup
May 11th, 2021, 8:19 pm
Tempting wine purchases you’ve passed on—give others a shot

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « May 11th, 2021, 7:54 pm
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all of us occasionally pass on “deals” and sometimes post them. Let’s have a thread that does so . . . JJ Buckley has a Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay...
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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
May 11th, 2021, 7:54 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by Ben Bruemmer « May 11th, 2021, 6:07 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 Ben Bruemmer
May 11th, 2021, 6:07 pm
TN: 2001 Von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese (Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « May 11th, 2021, 4:09 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » May 11th, 2021, 4:09 pm

2001 Von Hövel Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (5/11/2021)
Heh...looking at notes on CT, and seeing well past its...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
May 11th, 2021, 4:09 pm
Best Calif Cab at $49.95...

Last post by Jonathan_C « May 11th, 2021, 3:41 pm
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by B. Buzzini » April 21st, 2021, 6:04 pm
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...I want nice graphite dryness, not too sweet...firm tannins yet silky...varietal correct, yet showing some terroir complexity and uniqueness from...
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Last post by Jonathan_C
May 11th, 2021, 3:41 pm
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard

Last post by Doug Lee « May 11th, 2021, 2:32 pm
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by Doug Lee » January 30th, 2021, 10:41 am

2005 Arcadian Pinot Noir Clos Pepe Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (1/29/2021)
Dark, barely translucent ruby....

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Last post by Doug Lee
May 11th, 2021, 2:32 pm
Berserkers Dream Home!

Last post by tpetty « May 11th, 2021, 2:25 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » May 6th, 2021, 3:03 pm

Amazing caves...looks the equivalent in cave storage to a Champagne house in Reims...in Rochester, MN!

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Last post by tpetty
May 11th, 2021, 2:25 pm
AbeSchoener/ScholiumProject Wines??

Last post by R_Gilbane « May 11th, 2021, 2:25 pm
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by TomHill » April 29th, 2021, 12:01 pm

Haven't heard much buzz about these wines for quite some time. Now located down in LosAngeles
as the LosAngeles River Wine Company. I gather he's...

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Last post by R_Gilbane
May 11th, 2021, 2:25 pm
Bevan projects

Last post by seanr « May 11th, 2021, 1:50 pm
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by Andrew Van Raalte » February 20th, 2021, 4:00 pm

Does anyone have a list of all Russell Bevan's projects? I'm a big fan of his wine.

I'm also interested in how certain projects are...

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Last post by seanr
May 11th, 2021, 1:50 pm
TNs: 2018 William & Mary Shifflett and Napa Valley Wines

Last post by NickRut « May 11th, 2021, 12:13 pm
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by Brian Tuite » September 17th, 2020, 8:53 pm

Was at Rivers Marie this morning and Will had a tasting later and had his wines on hand so he poured me the lineup. Quick notes scribbled in my...

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Last post by NickRut
May 11th, 2021, 12:13 pm
2001

Last post by Mike Schieffer « May 11th, 2021, 12:03 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » May 10th, 2021, 6:13 pm

Greg hosted a brilliant Monday Table last night where the theme was 2001 Red Burgundy. I remember on release, many of the scribes were touting the...

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Last post by Mike Schieffer
May 11th, 2021, 12:03 pm
TN: 2015 Dirty and Rowdy - Mourvedre Old Vine Rosewood Vineyards (USA, CA, Redwood Valley)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « May 11th, 2021, 11:44 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » March 10th, 2017, 12:33 pm

2015 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre Old Vine Rosewood Vineyards - USA, California, North Coast, Redwood Valley (2/11/2017)
-- vigorous 2.5 hour decant...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
May 11th, 2021, 11:44 am
TN: 2013 Domaine Jean Tardy - Vosne-Romanée "Vigneux" (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « May 11th, 2021, 11:39 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » April 1st, 2020, 1:23 pm

2013 Domaine Jean Tardy et Fils Vosne-Romanée Vigneux - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée (3/18/2020)
-- cork pulled 1.5 hrs before...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
May 11th, 2021, 11:39 am
TN: 2005 Alban Vineyards Grenache Alban Estate Vineyard

Last post by B. Buzzini « May 11th, 2021, 11:11 am
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by B. Buzzini » December 21st, 2009, 4:19 pm

2005 Alban Vineyards Grenache Alban Estate Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley (12/21/2009)
Opaque blackberry in color...huge...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
May 11th, 2021, 11:11 am
Is it safe to ship in May from CA to NY?

Last post by jnbrown « May 11th, 2021, 8:46 am
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by Sh@n A » May 2nd, 2021, 11:48 am

I snagged some of the '08 Comtes from the original Woodland Hills offering, but my wine only now is coming in. They are offering to ship it in a...

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Last post by jnbrown
May 11th, 2021, 8:46 am
In search of Roero Riserva (nebbiolo)

Last post by Scott Watkins « May 11th, 2021, 8:02 am
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by Jeff Rosenberg » May 2nd, 2021, 10:58 am

I cannot find much information about Roero Riserva wines that are actually available in the US. A year or so ago I purchased a handful of 2005 and...

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Last post by Scott Watkins
May 11th, 2021, 8:02 am
wine glass surface tension and taste

Last post by Noah C « May 11th, 2021, 7:11 am
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by Philip Ente » May 9th, 2021, 9:12 am

I'm beginning to wonder whether wineglass surface tension affects wine perception.

I bought pretty cheap glasses a year ago where the rinsing water...

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Last post by Noah C
May 11th, 2021, 7:11 am
What would your classification of Loire reds be?

Last post by Julian Marshall « May 11th, 2021, 5:06 am
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by Julian Marshall » January 20th, 2020, 8:20 am
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There has never been a classification of Loire wines and there probably never will be, which is just as well for our wallets. I chose reds, rather...
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Last post by Julian Marshall
May 11th, 2021, 5:06 am
Help please--L-P Grand Siecle MV Champagne--Which Vintages?

Last post by Tom Reddick « May 10th, 2021, 10:38 pm
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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 Tom Reddick
May 10th, 2021, 10:38 pm
TN: 2012 Copain Chardonnay Laureles Grade (USA, California, Central Coast, Carmel Valley)

Last post by John Danza « May 10th, 2021, 10:10 pm
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by John Danza » May 10th, 2021, 4:28 pm

2012 Copain Chardonnay Laureles Grade - USA, California, Central Coast, Carmel Valley (5/10/2021)
En magnum. Effectively popped and poured and drunk...

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Last post by John Danza
May 10th, 2021, 10:10 pm
So who should I invite to the "Anorexic Wines Are for Anorexic Minds" real wines dinner?

Last post by Siun o'Connell « May 12th, 2021, 9:17 pm
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by J a y H a c k » May 10th, 2021, 8:12 pm

First, let me get it out of the way . . .

It's 10:58 pm. I have been working since 7 am and sent my first business email at 7:12 am. I am too old...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
May 12th, 2021, 9:17 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Al Osterheld « May 10th, 2021, 7:20 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 Al Osterheld
May 10th, 2021, 7:20 pm
Pasxa: New wine project from Bryant (former) / Force Majeure Winemaker

Last post by Brent S « May 10th, 2021, 7:18 pm
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by Travis @llen » January 24th, 2021, 1:36 pm

Full disclosure: I am friends with winemaker Todd Alexander and make my white wines in his winery. I have not tried the Pasxa wines, but it looks...

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Last post by Brent S
May 10th, 2021, 7:18 pm
A few TNs: Cameron, Ribbon Ridge, and Fabio Gea

Last post by Mariano Chiaramonte « May 10th, 2021, 7:16 pm
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by Rodrigo B » May 9th, 2021, 8:12 pm

Opened a few wines for Mother's Day

2017 Cameron Pinot Noir Abbey Ridge - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (5/9/2021)
Young and tight....

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Last post by Mariano Chiaramonte
May 10th, 2021, 7:16 pm
TN: HALL 2006 LATE HARVEST SAUVIGNON BLANC -- A Cali TBA That Provides Insight into Sauternes

Last post by Mike Grammer « May 10th, 2021, 7:15 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » May 10th, 2021, 9:47 am

Team,

Over the weekend, I had this very interesting alleged late harvest from California that is really a Sauternes style TBA in all but name. It...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
May 10th, 2021, 7:15 pm
Nebbiolo Rose

Last post by Levi Dalton « May 10th, 2021, 6:22 pm
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by john stimson » September 7th, 2017, 6:48 pm
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Last post by Levi Dalton
May 10th, 2021, 6:22 pm
I Had Krug 168 EME For The First Time Today.......

Last post by alan weinberg « May 10th, 2021, 6:22 pm
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by Michael S. Monie » May 10th, 2021, 1:23 pm

And found it to be eerily similar to the 164 eme. This is not a criticism, because I love the 164 eme. But when it was released I put forth the...

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May 10th, 2021, 6:22 pm

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