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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 Abbie S. « April 13th, 2021, 6:07 am
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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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April 13th, 2021, 6:07 am
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
What is your "hit rate" for old Nebbiolo?

Last post by Noah C « April 17th, 2021, 12:59 pm
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by Noah C » April 17th, 2021, 10:11 am

I’ve always heard that Nebbiolo based wines are amazing to drink old. I’ve had a few really nice examples, but my “hit rate” is very low. Over the...

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Last post by Noah C
April 17th, 2021, 12:59 pm
Nebbiolo Rose

Last post by Levi Dalton « April 17th, 2021, 12:58 pm
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by john stimson » September 7th, 2017, 6:48 pm

I bought a few Cogno Barolo Riserva Bricco Elena 2010 a while back, which I understand is all Nebbiolo Rose. I've never actually had the wine, but...

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Last post by Levi Dalton
April 17th, 2021, 12:58 pm
Comparing Bordeaux 2005 to more recent vintages.

Last post by A Songeur « April 17th, 2021, 12:58 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » April 16th, 2021, 7:07 pm

After tasting a fair number of 2005s, Antonio Galloni wrote an interesting take on the vintage.

“ Critics are often accused of score inflation,...

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Last post by A Songeur
April 17th, 2021, 12:58 pm
TN: A tasting of older Portuguese wines (2001-1958) plus a random Gattinara and a Bojo

Last post by Otto Forsberg « April 17th, 2021, 12:57 pm
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by Otto Forsberg » April 15th, 2021, 12:22 am

This was our first tasting of this year, held back in the very first days of January. A friend of mine had ordered some stuff from Garrafeira...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
April 17th, 2021, 12:57 pm
How old is old?

Last post by Gregory Dal Piaz « April 17th, 2021, 12:56 pm

by Gregory Dal Piaz » April 17th, 2021, 12:56 pm

I may have asked this question before, but I'm getting old. In fact I would bet that I have, but I've forgotten.

What were we talking about?

That's...

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April 17th, 2021, 12:56 pm
2019 Myriad

Last post by Zachary Mancini « April 17th, 2021, 12:53 pm
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by NED VALOIS » April 15th, 2021, 9:11 am

OPEN NOW !

2019 Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 750ml

2019 Myriad Cellars Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III...

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Last post by Zachary Mancini
April 17th, 2021, 12:53 pm
price to pay for left bank red bdx

Last post by Chris Crutchfield « April 17th, 2021, 12:51 pm
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by RTP Latham Richard » April 17th, 2021, 5:14 am

One way would be to estimate how much you would pay for a wine you scored 100, and divide by 1.108 for each point down (and by the square root of...

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Last post by Chris Crutchfield
April 17th, 2021, 12:51 pm
Enfield Wine Co 2021 Spring Release

Last post by S teve R edenbaugh « April 17th, 2021, 12:51 pm
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by Tom R W » April 17th, 2021, 8:31 am

Enfield's Spring release dropped yesterday! Is anyone else ordering?
I joined their mailing list earlier this year based on WB feedback and...

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Last post by S teve R edenbaugh
April 17th, 2021, 12:51 pm
TN: 2005 Overnoy Arbois-Pupillin

Last post by patrick c albright « April 17th, 2021, 12:49 pm
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by Richard T r i m p i » June 5th, 2010, 12:13 pm
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2005 Overnoy Arbois-Pupillin
Been looking forward to this since the enticing description provided at the Parisian caviste. Last evening's...
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Last post by patrick c albright
April 17th, 2021, 12:49 pm
TN: 2019 Briceland Vineyards Gewürztraminer Ishi Pishi Ranch

Last post by Lee Short « April 17th, 2021, 12:43 pm
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by J a y H a c k » April 16th, 2021, 7:34 pm

2019 Briceland Vineyards Gewürztraminer Ishi Pishi Ranch - USA, California, North Coast, Humboldt County (4/16/2021)
Excellent dry gewurztraminer....

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Last post by Lee Short
April 17th, 2021, 12:43 pm
Which compressor to buy for Wine Cellar - Converted Bathroom

Last post by Alexander Smith « April 17th, 2021, 12:43 pm
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by Alexander Smith » October 17th, 2020, 7:11 am

Hi,

So I was going to buy the BiLD 3000 and throw it in the Garage, however with a comment from the wife that 'It looks like a jail' along with...

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Last post by Alexander Smith
April 17th, 2021, 12:43 pm
LT Robert Parker LB red Bdx scores

Last post by HenryB « April 17th, 2021, 12:35 pm
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by RTP Latham Richard » April 13th, 2021, 7:40 pm
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Grundeken was an article published c. mid-2004 called Reclassifying Bordeaux Using Wine Advocate Ratings. The article covered 1982-2003 (excl. 4 poor...
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Last post by HenryB
April 17th, 2021, 12:35 pm
Where are we at on fining and filtration for reds, whites, and beyond?

Last post by William Kelley « April 17th, 2021, 12:27 pm
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by SJeffery » April 4th, 2021, 7:03 pm
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newhere It seems there are a number of great producers that don't make use of fining or filtration mostly for reds, but a lot of whites, rose, and...
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Last post by William Kelley
April 17th, 2021, 12:27 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by David Buck « April 17th, 2021, 12:24 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 David Buck
April 17th, 2021, 12:24 pm
From the Pandemic to Prosecco: Why Champagne Sales Are Plummeting

Last post by Arv R « April 17th, 2021, 12:18 pm
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by Blake Brown » April 17th, 2021, 11:59 am

An interesting read especially when a bubbly from the UK, Nyetimber, outshines a Billecart-Salmon in a blind tasting.

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Last post by Arv R
April 17th, 2021, 12:18 pm
Our annual Maui excursion with Champagne

Last post by Marshall Manning « April 17th, 2021, 12:05 pm
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by Warren Taranow » April 16th, 2021, 8:58 pm

Another couple has invited us to join them Maui annually for years. Last year, our March visit was shortened when the world tried to end. This is our...

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Last post by Marshall Manning
April 17th, 2021, 12:05 pm
TNs--2010 Bouchard Volnay Clos des Chenes, 2001 Suduiraut

Last post by Blake Brown « April 17th, 2021, 12:03 pm
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by Mike Grammer » April 17th, 2021, 9:11 am

Sorry for the very long hiatus on notes---I haven't been much motivated to post when I've been doing most of my drinking alone...and thus not much...

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Last post by Blake Brown
April 17th, 2021, 12:03 pm
Detert- Why not more chatter?

Last post by Glen Gold « April 17th, 2021, 11:57 am
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So I opened a 2012 Cab Franc on Saturday, and it was simply amazing. It had the great gravelly component that I love about MACDONALD, and had...
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Last post by Glen Gold
April 17th, 2021, 11:57 am
Criminal (EDIT: or silly, if you like) pricing on 2016 Produttori Crus

Last post by J. Galang « April 17th, 2021, 11:56 am
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EDIT: For those new to this post — my use of the word criminal is hyperbolic. While I didn’t imagine that would require clarification, I don’t want...
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Last post by J. Galang
April 17th, 2021, 11:56 am
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by larry schaffer « April 17th, 2021, 11:42 am
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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 larry schaffer
April 17th, 2021, 11:42 am
TN: 2005 Bernard Dugat-Py Bourgogne (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne)

Last post by IlkkaL « April 17th, 2021, 11:26 am

by IlkkaL » April 17th, 2021, 11:26 am

Whenever there is not a pandemic going on I enjoy nothing more than touring around France, raiding random small wine shops. In 2019 I stumbled upon a...

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Last post by IlkkaL
April 17th, 2021, 11:26 am
TN: Goodfellow 2018 Long Acre Whistling Ridge Pinot Noir

Last post by Greg Mitrakas « April 17th, 2021, 11:21 am
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by Greg Mitrakas » April 16th, 2021, 5:37 pm

My second Goodfellow. Day 1. Color is pale but deceptively so. This is packed good for its weight. On the nose, even at this young age, a mélange of...

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Last post by Greg Mitrakas
April 17th, 2021, 11:21 am
2017 Greer

Last post by Evan Tunis « April 17th, 2021, 11:13 am
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by Frank Z » September 15th, 2020, 11:59 am

Just received the email for their release tomorrow afternoon. Anyone have any experience with these wines and how they compare to others at the same...

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Last post by Evan Tunis
April 17th, 2021, 11:13 am
TN: 2007 Virage Vineyards (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Anthony C « April 17th, 2021, 10:58 am
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by Mike Evans » September 30th, 2020, 5:23 pm

Emily’s tragic loss of her home to the fires inspired me to open this tonight in solidarity:

2007 Virage Vineyards - USA, California, Napa Valley...

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Last post by Anthony C
April 17th, 2021, 10:58 am
Crystalline exudate at the bottom of white wine ?

Last post by Dan Kravitz « April 17th, 2021, 10:52 am
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by Jim Stewart » April 15th, 2021, 3:12 pm

This evening, I finished up the last glass in the bottle of two different 2019 Chablis. One of these wines showed a tan to clear crystalline exudate,...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
April 17th, 2021, 10:52 am
TN: 2019 Failla Chardonnay Big Egg Olivet Ranch

Last post by James Cross « April 17th, 2021, 10:24 am
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by Adam Frisch » April 16th, 2021, 7:31 pm

2019 Failla Chardonnay Big Egg Olivet Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (4/16/2021)
This was one of those wines that when...

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Last post by James Cross
April 17th, 2021, 10:24 am
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

Last post by Arv R « April 17th, 2021, 10:20 am
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Last post by Arv R
April 17th, 2021, 10:20 am
TNs: 01 Pepe Montepulciano, 89 Latour RSV

Last post by Dennis Atick « April 17th, 2021, 10:14 am
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by melvinyeo » April 17th, 2021, 9:44 am

Two glorious, even transcendental wines. These wines are always better shared and I’ve been waiting to open this Pepe as it is one of my bucket list...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
April 17th, 2021, 10:14 am
de Negoce offer

Last post by <hr!s.L « April 17th, 2021, 10:12 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 <hr!s.L
April 17th, 2021, 10:12 am
Official Costco Thread

Last post by Abbie S. « April 17th, 2021, 10:11 am
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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 Abbie S.
April 17th, 2021, 10:11 am
TN: 2016 K Vintners Syrah Motor City Kitty Oldfield-Boushey Vineyard (USA, Washington)

Last post by John Glas « April 17th, 2021, 9:31 am
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by John Glas » April 17th, 2021, 9:21 am

2016 K Vintners Syrah Motor City Kitty Oldfield-Boushey Vineyard - USA, Washington (4/16/2021)
Day 1: Bright fruit featuring cherry, plum and...

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Last post by John Glas
April 17th, 2021, 9:31 am
Friday night pizza TNs: Three middle-aged Nebbioli

Last post by Bob Hughes « April 17th, 2021, 8:41 am
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by Bob Hughes » April 16th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Actually, my wife is making both a pizza and a calzone ;^)

My favorite of the three wines on opening is the Produttori, but the 2005 Santa Caterina...

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Last post by Bob Hughes
April 17th, 2021, 8:41 am
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « April 17th, 2021, 8:19 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 Marcus Goodfellow
April 17th, 2021, 8:19 am
yet another post on wine glasses

Last post by Jayson Cohen « April 17th, 2021, 7:25 am
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by JulianEldridge » April 12th, 2021, 10:07 pm

We’ve always used the Schott-Zwiesel Tour/Pure line, and bought them (years ago) because they (1) looked cool, (3) were lead-free, (3) offered more...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
April 17th, 2021, 7:25 am
TN: 2020 Van Volxem „Saar Riesling“ - a lot of bang for 13€

Last post by Robert Dentice « April 17th, 2021, 7:03 am
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by Martin Zwick » April 15th, 2021, 5:03 am

Of course you’re annoyed to hear again and again that there is another great vintage in Germany. The German winemakers clearly have a lucky streak,...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
April 17th, 2021, 7:03 am
info re red Bdx to try

Last post by Ed Steinway « April 17th, 2021, 6:48 am
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by RTP Latham Richard » April 16th, 2021, 8:57 pm

I think FV + WS is really useful to me re this, as I have some idea of some of FV's palates, and very little of those on WB or BWE {other than JH...

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Last post by Ed Steinway
April 17th, 2021, 6:48 am
Breakage Using Pulp Wine Shippers

Last post by Bdklein « April 17th, 2021, 5:43 am
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by Richard Albert » April 9th, 2021, 11:20 am

I am curious about the frequency of broken bottle losses as the industry shifts from styrofoam to pulp shippers.
I just posted about two bottles...

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Last post by Bdklein
April 17th, 2021, 5:43 am
TN: 2019 Niepoort Redoma Branco (Douro, Portugal)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « April 17th, 2021, 2:56 am
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by Tomás Costa » February 6th, 2021, 1:22 pm

Another fine vintage for this wine. Lovely nose of tangerine, jasmine, mineral, discernable yet subtle oak, and medium plus acidity with a dry finish...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
April 17th, 2021, 2:56 am
TN: 2020 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc - serious stuff

Last post by Martin Zwick « April 17th, 2021, 12:49 am
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by Martin Zwick » April 13th, 2021, 11:02 am

2020 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

After reading very positive TNs from Tom Cannavan and Phil Wilkins I ordered a case last week. In addition I knew...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
April 17th, 2021, 12:49 am
TN: Tschida Himmel auf Erden, Cogno Vigna Elena

Last post by IlkkaL « April 17th, 2021, 12:25 am

by IlkkaL » April 17th, 2021, 12:25 am

I got together yesterday with Otto to try a couple of wines of some geeky interest. His more detailed and lengthy notes will surely follow.

Tschida...

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Last post by IlkkaL
April 17th, 2021, 12:25 am
Greer Cab 2018

Last post by Zachary Mancini « April 17th, 2021, 12:18 am
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by Lee Braem » May 10th, 2020, 12:46 pm
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Last post by Zachary Mancini
April 17th, 2021, 12:18 am
Touriga producers in California?

Last post by larry schaffer « April 16th, 2021, 10:41 pm
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by seanr » April 15th, 2021, 10:22 am

I have heard that Touriga Nacional is a grape that is being planted in some regions in California to anticipate climate change. Looking around I have...

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Last post by larry schaffer
April 16th, 2021, 10:41 pm
TN: 2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly

Last post by SJeffery « April 16th, 2021, 10:11 pm
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by dcornutt » April 11th, 2018, 5:01 pm

2014 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Saint-Aubin 1er Cru (4/11/2018)
Absolutely stoopid...

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Last post by SJeffery
April 16th, 2021, 10:11 pm
New Film on Wines of Crete

Last post by etomasi « April 16th, 2021, 9:57 pm
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by Angelo Manioudakis » April 16th, 2021, 6:45 pm

For those of you interested in Greek wines, and those from Crete in particular, there is a new film just out on the subject. This documentary, In the...

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Last post by etomasi
April 16th, 2021, 9:57 pm
TN: 2015 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre Skinner White Oak Flats Vineyard

Last post by Matt Allen « April 16th, 2021, 9:08 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » March 26th, 2017, 7:14 am

2015 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvedre Skinner White Oak Flats Vineyard - USA, California, Sierra Foothills, El Dorado County (3/25/2017)
There is a...

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Last post by Matt Allen
April 16th, 2021, 9:08 pm
Mike Officer on the RRV's historic Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by Drew Goin « April 16th, 2021, 8:47 pm
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by M. Dildine » August 10th, 2017, 10:24 am

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Last post by Drew Goin
April 16th, 2021, 8:47 pm
Comparing wine forums

Last post by c fu « April 16th, 2021, 8:35 pm
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by RTP Latham Richard » April 16th, 2021, 5:36 pm

I have become very biased and so may well be unfair, but now I feel Chris F. was wrong and WB is much nicer than BWE. All did go very well on BWE...

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Last post by c fu
April 16th, 2021, 8:35 pm
TN: 2010 Bartlett Blueberry Winemaker's Reserve

Last post by Scott Watkins « April 16th, 2021, 7:50 pm
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by Kirk.Grant » September 19th, 2018, 5:31 pm

2010 Bartlett Blueberry Winemaker's Reserve - USA, Maine (9/19/2018)
This is ready to go with 30 minutes in the decanter. An almost exotic nose...

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Last post by Scott Watkins
April 16th, 2021, 7:50 pm
Has Anyone Been Drinking BerserkerDay Wines Lately?

Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w « April 16th, 2021, 7:48 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 Br@d S w @ l l o w
April 16th, 2021, 7:48 pm
TN: 2016 Fogline Vineyards Zinfandel Rocky Ridge Vineyard

Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w « April 16th, 2021, 7:39 pm
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by Rich K0rz€nk0 » February 21st, 2021, 2:52 pm

2016 Fogline Vineyards Zinfandel Rocky Ridge Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Rockpile (2/19/2021)
Excellent wine. Super opaque in the...

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Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w
April 16th, 2021, 7:39 pm
My new 100 point scale

Last post by Mark Golodetz « April 16th, 2021, 7:21 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » April 9th, 2021, 7:12 am
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94-98 A really great wine. I...
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Last post by Mark Golodetz
April 16th, 2021, 7:21 pm
TN: 2020 Turley Cinsault Bechthold Vineyard (USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi)

Last post by brigcampbell « April 16th, 2021, 7:16 pm
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by Brian Tuite » April 15th, 2021, 10:04 pm

Had something happen tonight that I’ve never seen with a young wine. I screwed my waiters corkscrew into the cork and just when I was about to stop...

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Last post by brigcampbell
April 16th, 2021, 7:16 pm
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by Blake Brown « April 16th, 2021, 6:48 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 Blake Brown
April 16th, 2021, 6:48 pm
RUDY KURNIAWAN & GLOBAL WINE AUCTION FRAUD THREAD (MERGED)

Last post by Kevin Porter « April 16th, 2021, 6:40 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 Kevin Porter
April 16th, 2021, 6:40 pm
Official WTSO thread

Last post by Chris Crutchfield « April 16th, 2021, 6:28 pm
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I can't find ANY reviews on CT or elsewhere. The website for the winery given in the WTSO blurb doesn't even appear to be the right winery!
But I...
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Last post by Chris Crutchfield
April 16th, 2021, 6:28 pm
TN: 1979 Fetzer Special Reserve Petite Sirah, Mendocino

Last post by Rich Brown « April 16th, 2021, 6:09 pm
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by Rich Brown » April 10th, 2021, 7:19 pm

An absolutley stunning Petite Sirah!! Has to be my WOTY so far!!

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Last post by Rich Brown
April 16th, 2021, 6:09 pm
Carignan Renaissance, Part Deux

Last post by Drew Goin « April 16th, 2021, 5:38 pm
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The re-re-emergergence of Carignan(e) the semi-public eye has returned!

While I do not have any legal claim to the Carignan Renaissance name, I do...
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Last post by Drew Goin
April 16th, 2021, 5:38 pm
What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Mark Morrissette « April 16th, 2021, 5:20 pm
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by MatthewT » October 1st, 2020, 6:43 pm
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Last post by Mark Morrissette
April 16th, 2021, 5:20 pm
Killer frosts again - Cote D'Or 2021

Last post by Robert Panzer « April 16th, 2021, 5:14 pm
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by C. Mc Cart » April 7th, 2021, 11:15 am
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Have been watching some of the social media posts by burgundy vignerons filming the bougies lighting up the landscape over the past few nights. Looks...
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Last post by Robert Panzer
April 16th, 2021, 5:14 pm
TN: 2018 Bellaria Rosso di Montalcino Assunto

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 16th, 2021, 4:52 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » April 16th, 2021, 4:52 pm

2018 Bellaria Rosso di Montalcino Assunto - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino (4/16/2021)
Pretty much exactly what I want from a RdM....

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 16th, 2021, 4:52 pm
TN: 2014 Mordoree Lirac La Reine de Bois: too bretty

Last post by Karl K « April 16th, 2021, 4:25 pm

by Karl K » April 16th, 2021, 4:25 pm

Have opened multiple bottles recently.

Same experience.

Metallic taste, fruit not forward, disappointing.

Avoid or drunk up.

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Last post by Karl K
April 16th, 2021, 4:25 pm
2021 Under $15.00 Wine Thread

Last post by dave kammerer « April 16th, 2021, 4:08 pm
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by John Glas » February 20th, 2021, 9:53 am
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2015 Davenport Cellars Patch - USA,...
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Last post by dave kammerer
April 16th, 2021, 4:08 pm
Disposable wine glasses?

Last post by John Glas « April 16th, 2021, 3:32 pm
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by Nate Simon » April 15th, 2021, 8:28 pm

Looking at hosting an event with more people attending than I have glasses to serve. Very casual affair, no particularly cerebral wines served....

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Last post by John Glas
April 16th, 2021, 3:32 pm
What dessert wine did you drink tonight?

Last post by M.Kaplan « April 16th, 2021, 3:14 pm
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by Joseph Grassa » February 3rd, 2021, 6:57 pm
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Last post by M.Kaplan
April 16th, 2021, 3:14 pm
GrapeCollective: Tenuta Scersce in Valtellina

Last post by Tvrtko C. « April 16th, 2021, 2:26 pm
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by TomHill » April 15th, 2021, 8:04 am

GrapeCollective highlights a new Valtelline producer, Tenuta Scersce:

I've not heard of her wines before. Has anybody here tried them??...

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Last post by Tvrtko C.
April 16th, 2021, 2:26 pm
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by Alex N « April 16th, 2021, 2:22 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 Alex N
April 16th, 2021, 2:22 pm
When you Drink a Familiar Wine after a Long Separation

Last post by Mark Livingston « April 16th, 2021, 2:18 pm
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » April 15th, 2021, 4:56 pm

Every year, starting January 2, Jonathan and I go dry for at least 2 months, with maybe one or two planned treat days. This year, we took it through...

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Last post by Mark Livingston
April 16th, 2021, 2:18 pm
What Patricia Green Cellars are you drinking?

Last post by Rodrigo B « April 16th, 2021, 1:42 pm
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by Patrick T a y l o r » February 10th, 2021, 6:51 pm

There are a lot of Patricia Green Cellars notes on this board. And Jim Anderson is a standup guy. So, I thought I'd create a topic where we could...

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Last post by Rodrigo B
April 16th, 2021, 1:42 pm
Full Pull

Last post by Jeff O « April 16th, 2021, 1:37 pm
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by JDavisRoby » November 20th, 2020, 6:28 pm

I know a few others buy from Full Pull. I’ve had good luck with some of their offers. Especially the redacted wines. Today’s offer has me scratching...

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Last post by Jeff O
April 16th, 2021, 1:37 pm
Holy Smokes! TN: 2014 Marguet - "Chouilly" (France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 16th, 2021, 1:16 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » April 16th, 2021, 10:06 am

Wow. Just ... wow! flirtysmile

2014 Marguet Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (4/15/2021)
-- popped and...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 16th, 2021, 1:16 pm
Best Vintages of Clos Rougeard?

Last post by Yao C « April 16th, 2021, 11:35 am
Replies: 31
by BlaineRyanHunt » February 7th, 2019, 8:43 am

I have the opportunity to purchase some Clos Rougeard. It being so rare, I don’t have a huge database of vintage tasting notes. That’s where im...

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Last post by Yao C
April 16th, 2021, 11:35 am
TN: 2017 Ser Cabernet Pfeffer Wirz Vineyard

Last post by Sean_S « April 16th, 2021, 11:28 am
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by Adam Frisch » April 14th, 2021, 7:59 pm

2017 Ser Cabernet Pfeffer Wirz Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, San Benito County (4/14/2021)
I've been banging on and on about Nicole...

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Last post by Sean_S
April 16th, 2021, 11:28 am
Chicago NW Suburbs Wine Storage

Last post by Christian Becker « April 16th, 2021, 11:27 am
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by P Turk » April 8th, 2021, 6:17 pm

Anyone know of any offsite wine storage companies in northwest suburban Chicagoland? A search here and on Google didn’t indicate much. TIA!

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Last post by Christian Becker
April 16th, 2021, 11:27 am
TN: 2017 Caroline Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées

Last post by Jerry Hey « April 16th, 2021, 11:17 am
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by Kent Comley » April 15th, 2021, 4:38 pm

Another producer opting for wax over bark. A bit of wax shatter to clean up after opening, but I can handle that.

This is a very impressive bottle...

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Last post by Jerry Hey
April 16th, 2021, 11:17 am
The Garagiste Thread (The Great Enabler) Back to Life

Last post by Mark Morrissette « April 16th, 2021, 11:08 am
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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 Mark Morrissette
April 16th, 2021, 11:08 am
What happened to Robert Parker? State of Wine Criticism in 2018

Last post by HenryB « April 16th, 2021, 10:54 am
Replies: 132
by J D o v e » August 24th, 2018, 6:21 pm
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After a work-induced hiatus from wine that lasted several years, I'm back. I went nearly a decade without subscribing to eBob, Tanzer (now Vinous...
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Last post by HenryB
April 16th, 2021, 10:54 am
TN: 2012 PYCM Ancegnieres

Last post by MSemler « April 16th, 2021, 10:44 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » February 22nd, 2019, 6:52 pm

2012 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Les Ancegnieres (Chassagne-Montrachet, Cote de Beaune, France)

This little vineyard is a hidden gem, just below...

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Last post by MSemler
April 16th, 2021, 10:44 am
TN: 2010 Virage Vineyards (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Dave McIsaac « April 16th, 2021, 10:41 am
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by Er€z _ L. » August 21st, 2015, 7:39 am

2010 Virage Vineyards - USA, California, Napa Valley (8/20/2015)
A year later and a dinner @ virage Thursday night, and we decided to test it again....

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Last post by Dave McIsaac
April 16th, 2021, 10:41 am
TN: 2018 Antoine Graillot & Raul Perez - Bierzo "Encinas" (Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 16th, 2021, 10:24 am

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » April 16th, 2021, 10:24 am

2018 Antoine Graillot & Raul Perez Bierzo Encinas - Spain, Castilla y León, Bierzo (3/12/2021)
-- first glass poured 45 min. before initial taste --...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 16th, 2021, 10:24 am
Sky Zinfandel Anyone?

Last post by Carole Meredith « April 16th, 2021, 10:21 am
Replies: 127
by Tom Lee » September 20th, 2018, 6:37 pm
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Now that Bedrock is doing a Sky Vineyard Zinfandel it occurred to me I have never had a Zinfandel from Sky Winery ( Morgan seemed to speak reverently...
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Last post by Carole Meredith
April 16th, 2021, 10:21 am
TN: 2016 Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di S. Niccolò Toscana IGT

Last post by Jason L. « April 16th, 2021, 9:25 am
Replies: 20
by Tim Heaton » January 1st, 2021, 10:51 am

I'm posting this here for a few reasons:

this is a really terrific, age-worthy, beautiful wine. It's also a wine for those that drink (pretty much)...

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Last post by Jason L.
April 16th, 2021, 9:25 am
Half tonight; the remainder tomorrow night. Preservation?

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « April 16th, 2021, 9:20 am
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by Terry H a r r i s » December 1st, 2020, 10:19 pm
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For those of you who generally open a bottle but don't consume all of it that evening, leaving half a bottle or so to drink the next night, what have...
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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
April 16th, 2021, 9:20 am
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Ian Alper « April 16th, 2021, 9:17 am
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There seems to be a lot of love for Bedrock wine on this board that i figured we could probably start a thread devoted to which one you opened...
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Last post by Ian Alper
April 16th, 2021, 9:17 am
2002 Billecart-Salmon Nicolas Francois and 1996 Williams Selyem Allen Vineyard RRV Pinot Noir

Last post by Blake Brown « April 16th, 2021, 8:55 am
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by Blake Brown » April 15th, 2021, 5:04 pm

My sweetie and I enjoyed another fabulous dinner at our local fav, the Stonehouse, located at the classy San Ysidro Ranch resort. As per our MO, we...

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Last post by Blake Brown
April 16th, 2021, 8:55 am
Chris Freemott's Zaltos & Grassl

Last post by Chris H. « April 16th, 2021, 8:45 am
Replies: 54
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 Chris H.
April 16th, 2021, 8:45 am
DRC Corton Charley?

Last post by Peter Chiu « April 16th, 2021, 8:42 am
Replies: 30
by Andrew K. » April 12th, 2021, 11:05 am

I just got my yearly offer letter from Bonneau du Martray and they noted in their letter in 2019 they leased 3 Ha of CC to DRC.

I hadn't heard about...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
April 16th, 2021, 8:42 am
Dirty and Rowdy Spring release

Last post by H Wallace Jr « April 16th, 2021, 8:35 am
Replies: 39
by Siun o'Connell » March 22nd, 2021, 5:34 pm

Great instagram updates from Hardy today on bottling the next release ... and he mentioned three Roses! Small quantities so ordering as soon as the...

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Last post by H Wallace Jr
April 16th, 2021, 8:35 am
Cruse Tradition Sparkling Dosage Trials

Last post by Marcus Montanile « April 16th, 2021, 7:24 am
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by AD Northup » May 21st, 2020, 10:43 am

Just got the email for Cruse’s interactive dosage trial for his “Tradition” sparkling wine (not Ultramarine but pretty impressive for CA). Seems like...

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Last post by Marcus Montanile
April 16th, 2021, 7:24 am
Gilles/Domaine Barge Côte-Rôtie's

Last post by LasseK « April 16th, 2021, 5:52 am
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by LasseK » April 5th, 2021, 7:02 am

After tasting the 2016 Le Combard i have been hooked on finding more/backfilling on Barge's wines.

But as that is the only Côte-Rôtie i have tasted...

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Last post by LasseK
April 16th, 2021, 5:52 am
TN: 2016 Ridge Demostene Zinfandel - An incredible AFWE wine from Ridge!

Last post by ClydeUnderwood « April 16th, 2021, 12:53 am
Replies: 45
by R. Smith » November 22nd, 2019, 12:23 pm

I've always wondered what the 12/13% Ridge wines from the 70's were like when young. With the 2016 Ridge Demostene, I finally got my wish!

13.0%...

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Last post by ClydeUnderwood
April 16th, 2021, 12:53 am
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT ON NEW WB GROUP - MONOPOLE CRU

Last post by larry schaffer « April 15th, 2021, 11:41 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » January 25th, 2021, 1:08 pm
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While BerserkerDay is upon us, and the viewership is at a feverish pitch during this timeframe, I’m excited to announce a new level of elective...
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Last post by larry schaffer
April 15th, 2021, 11:41 pm
It's critic bingo! (butter-softened herbs on fudge cake)

Last post by Andy Sc « April 15th, 2021, 11:16 pm
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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 Andy Sc
April 15th, 2021, 11:16 pm
TN: 2016 Ridge Zinfandel Buchignani Ranch (USA, California, Sonoma County)

Last post by Ben M a n d l e r « April 15th, 2021, 10:00 pm
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by Adam Frisch » April 14th, 2021, 7:10 pm

2016 Ridge Zinfandel Buchignani Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County (4/14/2021)
A chalkier Zin. Prob the 21% Carignane in there (a grape I've...

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Last post by Ben M a n d l e r
April 15th, 2021, 10:00 pm
Tempting wine purchases you’ve passed on—give others a shot

Last post by K N Haque « April 15th, 2021, 8:36 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 K N Haque
April 15th, 2021, 8:36 pm
California’s great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 15th, 2021, 6:39 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 Brian Tuite
April 15th, 2021, 6:39 pm
2008 Rivers Marie Summa Old Vines

Last post by David Rudd « April 15th, 2021, 6:01 pm

by David Rudd » April 15th, 2021, 6:01 pm

Classic Rivers Marie Summa OV. Tart Cranberry fruit with a nice slice of orange peel. Deep and definitely darker than the regular Summa. While...

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Last post by David Rudd
April 15th, 2021, 6:01 pm
TN: 2019 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett

Last post by Howard Cooper « April 15th, 2021, 5:45 pm
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by Dennis Atick » March 11th, 2021, 3:48 pm
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I've been tearing through some '19 Kabis lately, and this goes straight to the top of the list. Opened about an hour ago and it is flat out banging....
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April 15th, 2021, 5:45 pm

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