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A REMINDER ON THE REAL NAMES POLICY - EVERYBODY MUST COMPLY

Last post by HMechbal « January 27th, 2022, 7:48 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » September 17th, 2021, 7:46 am

Each day, I (or one of the mods) have to write to one or two (or three) people who still don't comply with the real names policy here, so I figured I...

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NEW TEST FORUM IS POSTED - ready for you to play around...

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « May 21st, 2022, 9:06 am
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Ok, several of us have been setting up and tweaking the Discourse forum today and we are ready for some beta testing.

Now, IMPORTANT for you all to...
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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
May 21st, 2022, 9:06 am
Common WB Acronyms/Shorthand (Wordle for Wine Berserkers?)

Last post by Brandon R « May 18th, 2022, 4:38 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 14th, 2022, 8:17 am
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A forum newbie gave a fantastic suggestion, to create a sticky with commonly used acronyms, shorthand, abbreviations. While most of us regulars know...
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May 18th, 2022, 4:38 pm
WINE BERSERKERS ZOOM SESSIONS MASTER THREAD STICKY (Published recorded videos)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « May 6th, 2022, 12:52 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
May 6th, 2022, 12:52 pm
Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

Last post by Adam For. « December 30th, 2021, 9:59 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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December 30th, 2021, 9:59 am
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Al Osterheld « May 21st, 2022, 11:38 am
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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 Al Osterheld
May 21st, 2022, 11:38 am
Waxwing Wines close-out sale this Saturday in Belmont

Last post by Larry Stein « May 21st, 2022, 11:30 am
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by Ken Zinns » May 10th, 2022, 9:49 pm

The excellent local wine writer Laura Ness wrote this article recently about vintner Scott Sisemore, who is closing down his Waxwing Wines label:...

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Last post by Larry Stein
May 21st, 2022, 11:30 am
TN: 1995 Château Sociando-Mallet Cuvée Jean Gautreau

Last post by Julian Marshall « May 21st, 2022, 11:27 am
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by Robert.A.Jr. » May 20th, 2022, 4:57 pm

I'm home solo so figured I would pop something solid. Went out of town today for a public hearing on an airport deal, so was a long and stressful...

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Last post by Julian Marshall
May 21st, 2022, 11:27 am
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

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Last post by T. Gempel
May 21st, 2022, 11:22 am
What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Rich Brown « May 21st, 2022, 11:09 am
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If you can, please post as much as you are willing about the background of the # wine you are drinking. Most don't know what the #s are so...
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Last post by Rich Brown
May 21st, 2022, 11:09 am
The big Mission/Pais/Listan Prieto thread.

Last post by Adam Frisch « May 21st, 2022, 11:07 am
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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 Adam Frisch
May 21st, 2022, 11:07 am
What is the creme de la creme of 82 Bordeaux?

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « May 21st, 2022, 11:03 am
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by Noah C » May 20th, 2022, 8:06 am

Wondering what you all think is the best Bordeaux of 1982. The question came up for me when I 1) ran across some YouTube videos of a James Suckling...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
May 21st, 2022, 11:03 am
Noel Verset Cornas

Last post by Markus S « May 21st, 2022, 10:57 am
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by MikeL238 » February 15th, 2022, 7:48 am
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I know this is completely subjective, but want to get some thoughts on Noel Verset Cornas. Northern Rhone is my love and Cornas and Cote Rotie are my...
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Last post by Markus S
May 21st, 2022, 10:57 am
6 champagnes incl. 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne

Last post by Blake Brown « May 21st, 2022, 10:54 am
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by Blake Brown » May 20th, 2022, 8:44 am

A local tasting group recently held an event featuring champagne and the special inclusion of significant others.

One of the members hosted it and...

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Last post by Blake Brown
May 21st, 2022, 10:54 am
Massachusetts Retailers Recommendations?

Last post by Glenn C McMillen « May 21st, 2022, 10:52 am
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by Gary Schulte » May 21st, 2022, 5:20 am

Our kids just moved back from Seattle to Wilmington, MA and are interested in “local” wine stores. Any store recommendations that have good wine...

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Last post by Glenn C McMillen
May 21st, 2022, 10:52 am
de Negoce offer

Last post by blainemorris « May 21st, 2022, 10:49 am
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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 blainemorris
May 21st, 2022, 10:49 am
A curmudgeon meets the Kimmeridgien; comparing Chablis & Sancerre

Last post by Arv R « May 21st, 2022, 10:18 am
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by Jim Stewart » May 6th, 2019, 5:16 am

As I slip-slide through the last months of my seventh decade, I am still learning new things. Made curious by a comment about the Kimmeridgien being...

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Last post by Arv R
May 21st, 2022, 10:18 am
For you, what makes a wine ‘fine’ ?

Last post by Jim Stewart « May 21st, 2022, 10:16 am
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by Jim Stewart » May 18th, 2022, 4:44 pm

I am reflecting a bit on my reaction to tonight’s wine, a 2018 Hartford Court Old Vine Zinfandel. We loved this. It is the most impressive Zinfandel...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
May 21st, 2022, 10:16 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Phil T r o t t e r « May 21st, 2022, 9:42 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 Phil T r o t t e r
May 21st, 2022, 9:42 am
The Last Bottle

Last post by Doug Lee « May 21st, 2022, 9:31 am
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by john stimson » May 20th, 2022, 12:30 pm

My very good friend had just come home from a prolonged and very difficult hospital stay, on comfort care/hospice. He was rapidly failing, but had a...

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Last post by Doug Lee
May 21st, 2022, 9:31 am
Pobega de Kelley Fox

Last post by Len Stevens « May 21st, 2022, 9:11 am
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by Bob Hughes » May 3rd, 2022, 1:49 pm

I returned from my afternoon walk today to find out that the UPS man had left me a care package on my front doorstep

Accordingly, I grabbed a...

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Last post by Len Stevens
May 21st, 2022, 9:11 am
California’s great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by Ryan Brennan « May 21st, 2022, 8:56 am
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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 Ryan Brennan
May 21st, 2022, 8:56 am
TN: 2012 Cecile Tremblay Chapelle-Chambertin, Grand Cru

Last post by William Kelley « May 21st, 2022, 8:50 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » May 21st, 2022, 1:50 am

Very reduced to begin with. After working some air into the wine, it breathes up to show notes of musk and meat. It is very much blue fruited and...

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Last post by William Kelley
May 21st, 2022, 8:50 am
Moving to Columbus, OH

Last post by Andrew Hall « May 21st, 2022, 8:24 am
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by AdamK » September 15th, 2013, 1:42 pm

Hey Everyone,

We are hopefully moving to Columbus, Ohio next year. Any recommendations on the best wine shops in town? We primarily buy Pinot and...

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Last post by Andrew Hall
May 21st, 2022, 8:24 am
TN: An evening of Finnish berserkers and random blind wines (de Négoce, Sabelli-Frisch, Walter Massa etc.)

Last post by C Martinelli « May 21st, 2022, 8:21 am
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by Otto Forsberg » May 21st, 2022, 2:55 am

Earlier this year our fellow berserker Mikko Tuomi sent me a PM telling he was visiting Finland for the first time since the pandemic and asking...

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Last post by C Martinelli
May 21st, 2022, 8:21 am
TN: 2008 Schiavenza Barolo Broglio (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by C Martinelli « May 21st, 2022, 8:17 am

by C Martinelli » May 21st, 2022, 8:17 am

2008 Schiavenza Barolo Broglio - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (5/20/2022)
Slow-oxed for an hour, then decanted for an hour. Ruby red fading...

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Last post by C Martinelli
May 21st, 2022, 8:17 am
Oh, the irony...I just subscribed to Wine Advocate!! (and here's why...)

Last post by Al Osterheld « May 21st, 2022, 6:55 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » May 13th, 2022, 8:08 am
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Yes, it is true! I have paid for a subscription to Wine Advocate - I am now a WA subscriber!

After the big breakaway nearly 14 years ago, and the...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
May 21st, 2022, 6:55 am
Anyone using Weinboxes?

Last post by David_K « May 21st, 2022, 6:16 am
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by SeanHarding » December 26th, 2016, 5:37 pm
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I was down at my locker doing some organization today, and the manager showed me a sample Weinbox he had. They're stackable plastic crates designed...
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Last post by David_K
May 21st, 2022, 6:16 am
TNs: Mainly Bordeaux

Last post by Mark Golodetz « May 21st, 2022, 5:59 am
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by melvinyeo » May 16th, 2022, 8:12 pm

No Eurovision here but was a long weekend for us!

MAINLY BORDEAUX AT SSG - (16/5/2022)

The Las Cases was the clear WOTN, all the Las Cases...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
May 21st, 2022, 5:59 am
Jean-Louis CHAVE „Winemakers’ Winemaker“ 2022

Last post by Gerhard P. « May 21st, 2022, 4:52 am
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by Gerhard P. » May 21st, 2022, 12:39 am

Jean-Louis Chave , son of Gérard and reknowned Hermitage-producer, has been awarded the „Winemakers’ Winemaker“ award at the ProWein in Düsseldorf....

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Last post by Gerhard P.
May 21st, 2022, 4:52 am
TN - 2008 Dom Perignon Rose

Last post by Ethan Abraham « May 21st, 2022, 3:51 am
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by Tom Reddick » March 24th, 2022, 9:16 am

2008 Dom Perignon Rose

on opening a dazzling imperial topaz color, intense ripe strawberry on the nose, ripe apple, pears, a fine cream with a hint...

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Last post by Ethan Abraham
May 21st, 2022, 3:51 am
Marcel Deiss Engelgarten Bergheim 2005

Last post by Panos Kakaviatos « May 21st, 2022, 2:08 am

by Panos Kakaviatos » May 21st, 2022, 2:08 am

A first bottle of the 2005 Marcel Deiss Engelgarten Bergheim lacked a mid palate but the sweetness I suppose matched a foie gras appetizer adequately...

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Last post by Panos Kakaviatos
May 21st, 2022, 2:08 am
TN: 2002 Domaine Bruno Clair Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode

Last post by Jeremy Holmes « May 21st, 2022, 1:45 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » May 18th, 2022, 5:34 pm

Getting towards the end of a case I bought on release and man is this good. It has some black earth, fresh cherry and violets to the aroma. The...

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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
May 21st, 2022, 1:45 am
TN: 2012 Wittmann „Morstein“ GG - Wittmann is back on track

Last post by Martin Zwick « May 20th, 2022, 11:46 pm

by Martin Zwick » May 20th, 2022, 11:46 pm

2012 Wittmann „Westhofener Morstein“ GG

Wittmann is back on track. After the disappointing performance of 2011 Brunnenhäuschen/Morstein/La Borne...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
May 20th, 2022, 11:46 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by LasseK « May 20th, 2022, 10:58 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 LasseK
May 20th, 2022, 10:58 pm
1996 Potensac

Last post by Chris Seiber « May 20th, 2022, 9:38 pm
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by Pat Martin » May 20th, 2022, 5:07 pm

I picked up a half case of the 1996 Potensac for a song late last year and what a bargain in was. This doesn’t wow you, but tee it up with a steak...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
May 20th, 2022, 9:38 pm
Official Costco Thread

Last post by Miguel G. « May 20th, 2022, 8:20 pm
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WTSO and Last Bottle have their threads, so time to put one up for Costco. Varies from location to location and in SF we are lucky to have the Mtn...
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Last post by Miguel G.
May 20th, 2022, 8:20 pm
Did you get your BD13 bottles yet? Yay/Nay/Meh?

Last post by whitmanlholt « May 20th, 2022, 8:05 pm
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Patiently waiting on my Sabelli-Frisch Gordon W Alicante Bouschet
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Last post by whitmanlholt
May 20th, 2022, 8:05 pm
2013 Rhys Bearwallow Pinot

Last post by robert creth « May 20th, 2022, 6:55 pm
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by robert creth » May 20th, 2022, 9:58 am

I started buying Rhys about 2011 and stopped 2020 with some Alesia from then. Loved the wine when fresh and really enjoyed the tastings at the...

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Last post by robert creth
May 20th, 2022, 6:55 pm
Retailer Check: Michel Thibault Wine

Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L « May 20th, 2022, 6:08 pm
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by Jeremy C » April 9th, 2019, 7:20 pm

Hi there,

Does anyone have any experience with this outfit? They have some bottles I’m interested in, but have never purchased from them before....

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Last post by MICHAEL C R O M W E L L
May 20th, 2022, 6:08 pm
2014 Joblot Givry 1er Cru Servoisine

Last post by Marc Frontario « May 20th, 2022, 6:00 pm
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by Marcus Dean » May 19th, 2022, 5:37 pm

I grabbed a case of this on release, I opened a bottle when it arrived and to be honest thought it was pretty average.
I was in the storage facility...

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Last post by Marc Frontario
May 20th, 2022, 6:00 pm
When to Drink Domain Tempier Rouge

Last post by Dan Kravitz « May 20th, 2022, 5:53 pm
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by Venkat K » May 14th, 2022, 8:59 pm

It's my second time drinking Domain Tempier Rouge - this time a 2018, and, much like my first experience, I don't love it. Tons of game, a bit of...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
May 20th, 2022, 5:53 pm
TN: Lindemans Botrytis Semillon '88....(short/boring)

Last post by Vincent Fritzsche « May 20th, 2022, 5:31 pm
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by TomHill » May 20th, 2022, 11:49 am

Linda brought this to share at our tasting at Pig+Fig on Wed:
1. Lindemans Griffith-Padthaway Botrytis Semillon (10.0%) 1988 : Very dark rather PX...

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Last post by Vincent Fritzsche
May 20th, 2022, 5:31 pm
TN: 2020 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Le Clos Bertrand

Last post by Pat Martin « May 20th, 2022, 4:43 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » May 20th, 2022, 4:10 pm

2020 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly Le Clos Bertrand - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Côte de Brouilly (5/20/2022)
Normally when I have a Thivin...

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Last post by Pat Martin
May 20th, 2022, 4:43 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by Theodore Smith « May 20th, 2022, 4:23 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 Theodore Smith
May 20th, 2022, 4:23 pm
2018 Andremily Grenache Release

Last post by Gray G « May 20th, 2022, 4:13 pm
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by Tyler F. » May 18th, 2021, 7:47 pm
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Came across the 2018 Andremily Grenache release post on the Andremily IG page.

I've been fortunate to have an allocation for the Syrah and...
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Last post by Gray G
May 20th, 2022, 4:13 pm
TN: 2021 Kelley Fox Wines Chardonnay (Freedom Hill 'Young Vines')(USA, Oregon)

Last post by ChrisJames « May 20th, 2022, 4:05 pm
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by Dale McClaran » May 20th, 2022, 8:33 am

2021 Kelley Fox Wines Chardonnay Freedom Hill 'Young Vines' - USA, Oregon (5/20/2022)
I bought this at Vinopolis before KF launched it yesterday, so...

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Last post by ChrisJames
May 20th, 2022, 4:05 pm
Opinion: Is Double Diamond Cab worth $100?

Last post by Chris Ryan « May 20th, 2022, 4:04 pm
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by Len Stevens » May 11th, 2022, 10:56 am

TIA-I received my first offer today and have never had. I will say that I'm a big TRB fan, though I'm a bit frustrated by CA tax. Any way, was just...

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Last post by Chris Ryan
May 20th, 2022, 4:04 pm
2010 Copain Kiser En Haut--Drinking Beautifully

Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w « May 20th, 2022, 3:52 pm
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by Frank Murray III » August 27th, 2017, 8:49 am

I wanted to update a note on a wine that a few of us around here enjoy. I was able to enjoy another bottle of this last night and this is such a...

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Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w
May 20th, 2022, 3:52 pm
TN: 2005 Arcadian Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « May 20th, 2022, 3:47 pm
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by Dennis Atick » May 14th, 2011, 7:00 am

Prompted by the nice offer from Envoyer yesterday, I checked in on this one last night.
Those of you who like the style and reloaded yesterday will...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
May 20th, 2022, 3:47 pm
TN: 2017 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling 1ÖTW Ried Heiligenstein

Last post by K N Haque « May 20th, 2022, 3:04 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » May 19th, 2022, 4:11 pm

2017 Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling 1ÖTW Ried Heiligenstein - Austria, Niederösterreich, Kamptal (5/19/2022)
Every once in a while I have a wine that...

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Last post by K N Haque
May 20th, 2022, 3:04 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by DustyNabor « May 20th, 2022, 1:31 pm
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Last post by DustyNabor
May 20th, 2022, 1:31 pm
Krug

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « May 20th, 2022, 1:26 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » March 8th, 2022, 5:07 pm
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
May 20th, 2022, 1:26 pm
More shipping stupidity

Last post by I. Howe « May 20th, 2022, 1:19 pm
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by Dale Bowers » May 17th, 2022, 6:07 pm
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Got a notice last night that someone shipped me wine. Everything I’ve purchased for the past month I have specifically but on notes to “hold for...
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Last post by I. Howe
May 20th, 2022, 1:19 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

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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 Jayson Cohen
May 20th, 2022, 1:00 pm
TN: SQN Syrah Raven #3 '06....(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « May 20th, 2022, 12:52 pm

by TomHill » May 20th, 2022, 12:52 pm

We included this rarity in our Syrah tasting at Pig+Fig on Wed:
1. SineQuaNon Raven #3 Calif Syrah (15.5%; 5% Grenache, 2% Viognier) 2006 : Very dark...

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Last post by TomHill
May 20th, 2022, 12:52 pm
2020 Carter

Last post by bscott « May 20th, 2022, 12:44 pm
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by craig dods » May 18th, 2022, 5:48 pm

The offering letter says that there wasn’t any smoke taint, and I believe them, but is this just a vintage to pass on? Thanks for any thoughts…

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Last post by bscott
May 20th, 2022, 12:44 pm
DP 2012 released

Last post by Scott Jameson « May 20th, 2022, 12:34 pm
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£660/6 IB in the UK. Reasonable compared to where the 08 was released and now trades.
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Last post by Scott Jameson
May 20th, 2022, 12:34 pm
James Suckling Great Wines of the World 2022: NY Grand Tasting - 6/2 & 6/3

Last post by Andrew Hall « May 20th, 2022, 12:30 pm
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by Lou Recupero » May 19th, 2022, 3:16 pm

Putting aside the thoughts on some of his scoring, my Wife and i have attended a couple of similarly themed Suckling event in NY (both times it was...

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May 20th, 2022, 12:30 pm
Bordeaux 2021

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by Mark Golodetz » April 15th, 2022, 5:16 am
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I just received a fascinating e mail from Jean Marc Quarin, who has just finished tasting 200 samples. I am not sure I can legally copy it, but I can...
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May 20th, 2022, 11:50 am
The hottest ticket in town

Last post by Chris V. « May 20th, 2022, 11:34 am
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by dbailey » May 17th, 2022, 11:52 am

I was very lucky to be invited again to dine at one of our forum’s very best chefs’ home for dinner last night for an evening of magnificent seafood...

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Last post by Chris V.
May 20th, 2022, 11:34 am
Black cherry quality in a Blanc de Blanc Champagne...how?

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « May 20th, 2022, 10:16 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » May 19th, 2022, 8:36 am

Last night we enjoyed a bottle of Pertois-Lebrun l'extravertie, and I had the most unique quality on the palate, considering this is made of...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
May 20th, 2022, 10:16 am
Monopole Crü TEASER thread (for those not (yet) in the Crü)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « May 20th, 2022, 9:14 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » May 17th, 2022, 2:10 pm

I've decided it might be smart to have a thread dedicated to many/most of the offers that are available only to Monopole Crü members (via their...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
May 20th, 2022, 9:14 am
DaveMcIntyre: TTB Takes on Clean Wines

Last post by Doug Schulman « May 20th, 2022, 9:04 am
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by TomHill » May 19th, 2022, 11:07 am

Article by Dave McIntyre in today's WashPost on clean wines:

Bout time.
Tom

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Last post by Doug Schulman
May 20th, 2022, 9:04 am
CLUB Enologique: Pineau d'Aunis

Last post by TomHill « May 20th, 2022, 8:37 am

by TomHill » May 20th, 2022, 8:37 am

Interesting article by David Kermode:
Pineau d'Aunis

on the Pineau d'Aunis grape of the LoireVlly.
I've only had maybe 4-5 from the Loire & liked...

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May 20th, 2022, 8:37 am
WB Q&A Session 2.0 with William Kelley, Friday 5/6 RECORDING POSTED

Last post by William Kelley « May 20th, 2022, 8:32 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » May 2nd, 2022, 10:46 am
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May 20th, 2022, 8:32 am
Teeny Tiny Wineries of... Oregon

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by Todd Hamina » January 29th, 2018, 10:32 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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May 20th, 2022, 8:05 am
Trip to Sonoma (and Napa) this October - Need Value Options

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by Dusty Gillson » May 11th, 2022, 6:41 am
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Hi All!

I know there are several other threads on here about travel to California wine country, but if there is one specific to this topic please...
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Last post by DIANAD
May 20th, 2022, 7:56 am
Building a subterranean wine cellar/root cellar

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by Brian Tuite » May 28th, 2021, 8:36 pm
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After much debate I have decided that my wine storage project will be passive rather than active. I have the space for it on a slope, access to an...
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Last post by Eric White
May 20th, 2022, 6:53 am
My First Walter Scott Chardonnay

Last post by DIANAD « May 20th, 2022, 6:22 am
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by K John Joseph » May 18th, 2022, 9:24 am

I've had a half dozen or so pinot noirs from Walter Scott over the years and always enjoyed them. Well balanced, well made, complex, good wines....

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Last post by DIANAD
May 20th, 2022, 6:22 am
2020 Bordeaux

Last post by Mark Golodetz « May 20th, 2022, 5:07 am
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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 Mark Golodetz
May 20th, 2022, 5:07 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

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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 HoosJustinG
May 20th, 2022, 4:51 am
2019 bordeaux

Last post by Paul @bbott « May 19th, 2022, 10:51 pm
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Okay, so I can't find a 2019 bordeaux thread. Even though it is probably buried deep in the ocean of topics I have very little interest in, I feel a...
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Last post by Paul @bbott
May 19th, 2022, 10:51 pm
TN: 2019 Trader Joe's Paso Syrah Reserve Lot 100 @$9.99

Last post by John Glas « May 19th, 2022, 9:26 pm
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by Barry Sunderland » May 19th, 2022, 6:26 pm

2019 TJ's Paso Robles Syrah 'Reserve', Lot 100
Yes, many of us of been BURNED on a plethora of TJ 'selections'...

Finally....This one... is a good...

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Last post by John Glas
May 19th, 2022, 9:26 pm
JB Neufeld 2018 Ciel du Cheval

Last post by John Glas « May 19th, 2022, 9:03 pm
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by Glenn L e v i n e » May 13th, 2022, 5:20 pm

Four night examination begins tonight, with broiled prime rib cap & pineapple. Somehow a bottle of this is missing, suspect numero uno is wife.

This...

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Last post by John Glas
May 19th, 2022, 9:03 pm
Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...

Last post by John Glas « May 19th, 2022, 8:56 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » February 25th, 2021, 10:41 am
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1000 points if you can guess the varietal, or wine, or even where it is from
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Last post by John Glas
May 19th, 2022, 8:56 pm
Chicago Cellar repair needed

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by adam caldwell » May 18th, 2022, 8:54 pm

A friend in northern suburbs of Chicago bought a house with walk in cellar. He needs a company/expert to inspect and make sure cooling unit is...

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May 19th, 2022, 8:38 pm
Your lowest Cellartracker Scored Wine in Your Cellar

Last post by Wes Barton « May 19th, 2022, 8:36 pm
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by Michael Martin » May 31st, 2013, 5:48 pm
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90 - 95% of my Cellartracker wines are over 90, but then today I took a flyer on a Four Vines Truant. Should of looked it up before buying. It comes...
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Last post by Wes Barton
May 19th, 2022, 8:36 pm
TN: 2018 Beckmen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Last post by John Glas « May 19th, 2022, 8:32 pm

by John Glas » May 19th, 2022, 8:32 pm

2018 Beckmen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley (5/19/2022)
Day 1: Off the charts good with cherry,...

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Last post by John Glas
May 19th, 2022, 8:32 pm
TN: 2017 Jolie-Laide Syrah Halcon Vineyard

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by Brian Tuite » May 19th, 2022, 7:45 pm

2017 Jolie-Laide Syrah Halcon Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Yorkville Highlands (5/19/2022)
Neon purple color, Ultra-savory nose of green...

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Last post by Mattstolz
May 19th, 2022, 8:08 pm
Andre Clouet un jour de 1911

Last post by Warren Taranow « May 19th, 2022, 7:57 pm
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by alan weinberg » April 15th, 2022, 7:45 am

got a few b of this in recently. No data on disgorgement or vintage (it’s NV), or any way to discern what, when, where, how. Any ideas? Label the...

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Last post by Warren Taranow
May 19th, 2022, 7:57 pm
Beaucastel 1990 -- a nice surprise!

Last post by Kris Patten « May 19th, 2022, 6:16 pm
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by Kelly Flynn » May 19th, 2022, 8:38 am

Last week a friend and I decided to revisit the 1990 Beaucastel (blind for him). I have had this maybe 3-4 times previously, and have always loved...

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Last post by Kris Patten
May 19th, 2022, 6:16 pm
Zaltos now made in Slovakia?

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « May 19th, 2022, 5:50 pm
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by KyleC » April 28th, 2022, 7:25 pm

I just got in a shipment of Zalto Universals, and they have a sticker on them saying they're made in Slovakia. I'm guessing Zalto has...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
May 19th, 2022, 5:50 pm
Best Value White Burgundy (Under $20) [POLL ADDED]

Last post by Arv R « May 19th, 2022, 5:35 pm
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by James Billy » December 2nd, 2020, 3:43 am

This is another offshoot of the Bottom Feeder thread

to pick the cheapest wine you'd be happy to drink from Europe's top regions.

Ah...

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Last post by Arv R
May 19th, 2022, 5:35 pm
TN: 2012 Beta Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard

Last post by Joshua Kates « May 19th, 2022, 5:04 pm

by Joshua Kates » May 19th, 2022, 5:04 pm

2012 Beta Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District (5/19/2022)
Big nose bursting with black...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
May 19th, 2022, 5:04 pm
Germany's 2021 vintage - as seen through the lens of Weingut Keller

Last post by Ken Dupree « May 19th, 2022, 4:15 pm
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by MiranK » May 10th, 2022, 1:05 pm

Part I.

Hi folks!

I thought I'd add my 2 cents to the new 2021 vintage in Germany given that it seems to be such a special vintage that we won't...

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Last post by Ken Dupree
May 19th, 2022, 4:15 pm
TN: Three Bedrock Cabs....(short/boring)

Last post by Rich Brown « May 19th, 2022, 3:21 pm
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by TomHill » May 17th, 2022, 3:53 pm

Had these three at our tasting at Pig+Fig a few weeks ago:
1. Bedrock CabSauv SonomaCnty (14.5%; BedrockVnyd + MonteRossoVnyd + Bedrock Merlot) 2020...

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Last post by Rich Brown
May 19th, 2022, 3:21 pm
Retailer check: My Wine Deals

Last post by Brent C l a y t o n « May 19th, 2022, 2:59 pm
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by Jay $$ Winton » June 25th, 2018, 7:18 am

Anyone using them? I have several pre arrivals and they just pushed back deliveries until September which I understand to avoid summer temps during...

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Last post by Brent C l a y t o n
May 19th, 2022, 2:59 pm
TN: “Gravity Pulls” Chardonnay from Championship Bottle

Last post by Marshall Manning « May 19th, 2022, 2:44 pm
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by Marcus Goodfellow » August 23rd, 2020, 10:07 pm

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Really nice work. The nose is really solid. Great delicate interplay between grain and dough, with just a...

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Last post by Marshall Manning
May 19th, 2022, 2:44 pm
Woodinville

Last post by Michael_D « May 19th, 2022, 1:40 pm
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by Larry Chmel » March 14th, 2020, 7:44 am

Heading out to Woodinville in Aug for 3-4 days. We gravitate toward Napa Cabs/Bx Blends and Cali Central Coast Rhone Grapes/Blends. Any suggestions...

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Last post by Michael_D
May 19th, 2022, 1:40 pm
If you have 250 or more btls in your cellar, why are u not on CT?

Last post by Patrick T a y l o r « May 19th, 2022, 12:37 pm
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by craig v » May 18th, 2019, 8:34 am
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I organize a local...
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Last post by Patrick T a y l o r
May 19th, 2022, 12:37 pm
Great lunch with Peter and friends: Boillot Mouchères, Mallard Corton and Damoy Clos de Bèze

Last post by Peter Chiu « May 19th, 2022, 11:58 am
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by Phil T r o t t e r » May 14th, 2022, 7:49 pm

Another great lunch with Peter Chiu and friends! I will miss these get-togethers when I leave for France and will look forward to making them happen...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
May 19th, 2022, 11:58 am
Your favorite German auction bottlings, year-after-year?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « May 19th, 2022, 11:17 am
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by Brian S t o t t e r » May 18th, 2022, 5:50 am

I've been seeing some opportunities here and abroad to backfill on some VDP German auction wines, with my focus currently being wedding vintage...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
May 19th, 2022, 11:17 am
Cellar Tracker - is there API access?

Last post by ybarselah « May 19th, 2022, 9:59 am
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by Glenn C McMillen » May 16th, 2022, 11:32 am

I was lamenting the cut/paste into Cellar tracker ahead of me. That got me thinking.... (Sorry for the tech speak vs wine speak)

Are there APIs or...

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Last post by ybarselah
May 19th, 2022, 9:59 am
Help needed building a cellar

Last post by Stephan L Bardes « May 19th, 2022, 9:10 am
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by Stephan L Bardes » August 23rd, 2021, 10:55 am

Hello all,
3 years ago I bought a house in Portland, OR. I was renting it but have now moved permanently there.
I have a basement and would like to...

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Last post by Stephan L Bardes
May 19th, 2022, 9:10 am
Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl

Last post by Anton D « May 19th, 2022, 8:17 am
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by Charles Kersten » February 20th, 2019, 8:38 am
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Nikolas Krankl's project a winery called FÆTHM
From his twitter account: FÆTHM is coming... We are working tirelessly to get some jaw dropping wine...
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Last post by Anton D
May 19th, 2022, 8:17 am
WineSpies.com (Wine Spies) Deal Discussion thread

Last post by Chris Loyd « May 19th, 2022, 5:16 am
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by Eric White » February 9th, 2022, 4:46 pm

Thank you for starting this, I've been thinking we needed a thread for these guys. They sometimes have some pretty killer deals (Beekeeper Zin at...

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Last post by Chris Loyd
May 19th, 2022, 5:16 am
What SQN did you drink today?

Last post by Mark Christenson « May 19th, 2022, 5:08 am
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by J a y H a c k » March 24th, 2022, 12:14 pm
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I have not had anything to drink for 6 weeks for medical reasons not involving alcohol, and I have been cleared to reenter the fray, although I am...
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Last post by Mark Christenson
May 19th, 2022, 5:08 am
TN: Arcadian Clos Pepe 2013 and Marc Colin La Fontenotte 2015

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « May 18th, 2022, 11:19 pm
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by Phil T r o t t e r » May 18th, 2022, 1:38 pm

I had another Marc Colin St-Aubin La Fontenotte today and it showed almost identical to the one I had on September 2021 :

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
May 18th, 2022, 11:19 pm
1982 Riesling

Last post by adam caldwell « May 18th, 2022, 8:43 pm
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by Anthony Wands » May 5th, 2022, 5:00 am

Hi
I am really quite ignorant of German wines, but I have recently acquired, from a deceased friend, some 48 bottles of Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett...

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Last post by adam caldwell
May 18th, 2022, 8:43 pm
Sabelli-Frisch Spring Release

Last post by C Martinelli « May 18th, 2022, 8:40 pm
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by Michael Martin » April 12th, 2022, 1:04 pm

Discuss…

Good morning wine friends!

It is with great pleasure (and some minor need for sleep) I present 6 exciting new wines for this spring...

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May 18th, 2022, 8:40 pm

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