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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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Wine Berserkers Wine Talk Hall of Fame Thread

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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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August 2nd, 2022, 11:02 am
Common WB Acronyms/Shorthand (Wordle for Wine Berserkers?)

Last post by Kelly Walker « July 1st, 2022, 3:29 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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July 1st, 2022, 3:29 pm
NEW TEST FORUM IS POSTED - (test forum closed, test over)

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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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June 26th, 2022, 9:39 am
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
New to auctions- any one else experience issues with Heritage customer service/photo requests?

Last post by Stephen Faulkner « August 9th, 2022, 6:10 am
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by Sarah S » August 8th, 2022, 8:19 am

I have only had limited experience with auctions- thus far have only ever purchased through K&L, and they have always been very responsive and...

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Last post by Stephen Faulkner
August 9th, 2022, 6:10 am
Good bye/by/buy Ridge Monte Bello

Last post by Philip G « August 9th, 2022, 6:02 am
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by K_F_o_l_e_y » February 17th, 2022, 7:32 pm
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Ridge's Monte Bello is my favorite wine, and I've owned them all the way back to 1964 (from the cellar of one of founders). Heck, my email address...
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Last post by Philip G
August 9th, 2022, 6:02 am
A better mousetrap: Ganevat, Overnoy, Metras & Dutraive

Last post by Markus S « August 9th, 2022, 5:58 am
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by Yao C » August 8th, 2022, 8:15 pm

My first introduction to natural wines (since I didn't know what I was doing) was filled with mousy garbage but I have certain fellow Berserkers to...

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August 9th, 2022, 5:58 am
What to do with Corks? Trash/Compost/Recycle??

Last post by Philip G « August 9th, 2022, 5:53 am
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by Vince L. » August 7th, 2022, 1:19 pm

I would like some education/clarification on what we should do with corks afterwards. Natural/real corks, are from my understanding able to be...

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Last post by Philip G
August 9th, 2022, 5:53 am
Nebbiolo Michet Clone

Last post by Joe V. « August 9th, 2022, 5:45 am

by Joe V. » August 9th, 2022, 5:45 am

A few months ago, I was having a conversation with a gentleman who LOVES nebbiolo. I thought I had a deep understanding when it comes to Piedmonte...

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Last post by Joe V.
August 9th, 2022, 5:45 am
DRC in Oregon? Kara Composition

Last post by Warren Bernstein « August 9th, 2022, 5:32 am

by Warren Bernstein » August 9th, 2022, 5:32 am

Zachy's has the following in its listing of Kara Composition

Oregon's best-kept secret?

For a few years, Bertrand de Villaine of Domaine de la...

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Last post by Warren Bernstein
August 9th, 2022, 5:32 am
This '20 is starting to drink well

Last post by Jim Cowan « August 9th, 2022, 5:29 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 8th, 2022, 9:51 pm

Michael, our Monday Table group member had planned to build a dinner around the 1720 H.M. Borges, Madeira Pather in 2020. The 300-year mark seemed to...

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Last post by Jim Cowan
August 9th, 2022, 5:29 am
Barolo 2018-2021 Vintages Technical Information Dump - Super Geeky

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « August 9th, 2022, 5:19 am
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by Guillermo M » August 7th, 2022, 7:41 pm

A few people mentioned in the 2018 Barolo thread that the conventional wisdom at this point seems to be that 2019 and 2021 will be exceptional Barolo...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
August 9th, 2022, 5:19 am
Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar

Last post by Mark Mo rr i ss ette « August 9th, 2022, 5:17 am
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by Stephen Mungall » March 4th, 2019, 9:43 am
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This post is my first so I hope posting this as a new topic is correct.

I have read several prior post on passive wine cellar construction and I...
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Last post by Mark Mo rr i ss ette
August 9th, 2022, 5:17 am
Which Champagne are you drinking?

Last post by P a u l Christensen « August 9th, 2022, 4:39 am
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Seems like this might be a good thread for the bubbleheads here.

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2004 Jacquesson Champ Cain - love this, deep Chardonnay...
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August 9th, 2022, 4:39 am
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August 9th, 2022, 4:37 am
Holidays in Brittany (Selosse rosé, Egly-Ouriet VP, Bonneau du Martray CC, Germain Charmes, ...)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « August 9th, 2022, 1:35 am

by Laurent Gibet » August 9th, 2022, 1:35 am

Great wines, near the sea :
Champagne Selosse rosé
Champagne Egly-Ouriet VP
Henri Germain Meursault Charmes 2011
Bonneau du Martray...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
August 9th, 2022, 1:35 am
Charles Noellat Santenay

Last post by William Kelley « August 9th, 2022, 12:02 am
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by Derek Thompson » August 8th, 2022, 4:35 pm

Hello friends -
I recently purchased two bottles of Charles Noellat Santenay (Burgundy) from K&L Wine in California. Admittedly, I knew little about...

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Last post by William Kelley
August 9th, 2022, 12:02 am
What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?

Last post by jason stein « August 8th, 2022, 11:52 pm
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This week, I found 2 bottles of Hanzell Chardonnay from 1997 and a 3 pack...
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Last post by jason stein
August 8th, 2022, 11:52 pm
2020 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir

Last post by JA Miller « August 8th, 2022, 11:30 pm
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by Robert Grenley » July 22nd, 2022, 12:34 pm

Has anyone tasted the William Selyem pinot noirs at the winery? The 2020 Single Vineyard pre-release offer is coming on Monday. I know we have...

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Last post by JA Miller
August 8th, 2022, 11:30 pm
TN: 2014 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Brian Bates « August 8th, 2022, 11:04 pm
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by John Glas » April 9th, 2022, 6:32 pm

2014 White Rock Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (4/8/2022)
Day 1: Classic Napa Valley Cabernet. Dark fruits, spice, mild...

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Last post by Brian Bates
August 8th, 2022, 11:04 pm
TN: A small gathering at Bryan's

Last post by alan weinberg « August 8th, 2022, 9:20 pm
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by k s h i n » August 8th, 2022, 8:59 pm

A SMALL GATHERING AT BRYAN'S - Bryan's place (8/6/2022)

Four of us got together to drink a few nice wines.

Lanson
2006 Lanson Champagne Clos...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 8th, 2022, 9:20 pm
TN: 2020 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard

Last post by Jonathan Grunzweig « August 8th, 2022, 9:08 pm
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by John Glas » August 7th, 2022, 2:45 pm

2020 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (8/4/2022)
Day 1: This is showing really well and...

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Last post by Jonathan Grunzweig
August 8th, 2022, 9:08 pm
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Acquires Methven Family Vineyards

Last post by Vincent Fritzsche « August 8th, 2022, 9:03 pm
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by Michael Baryla » August 8th, 2022, 10:16 am

Obviously a little biased here having a vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills but this could potentially be a great thing for the AVA.

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Last post by Vincent Fritzsche
August 8th, 2022, 9:03 pm
Chicago/Illinois Corkage Law

Last post by David K o l i n « August 8th, 2022, 8:16 pm
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by David Kubiak » August 6th, 2022, 9:22 pm

I have a dinner coming up at Oriole in Chicago. I plan to bring two bottles, one the ‘89 Lynch-Bages. It needs a longish decant, plus has been in my...

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Last post by David K o l i n
August 8th, 2022, 8:16 pm
1999 Leroy Savigny 1er Cru ‘Serpentieres’

Last post by Mark Golodetz « August 8th, 2022, 8:02 pm
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by Dan Kravitz » August 7th, 2022, 12:19 pm

Purchased on release. Decanted and poured.

Very dark color, with some brown at the rim. Beautiful aromas feature black cherry, red raspberry and a...

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Last post by Mark Golodetz
August 8th, 2022, 8:02 pm
ISO Napa Valley Book

Last post by Nick Gangas « August 8th, 2022, 7:44 pm
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by Nick Gangas » June 27th, 2022, 1:42 pm

Sorry for being obtuse. Wasn't there a new book written within the last 5 years about Napa wines. I feel like it was from a female some. Maybe worked...

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Last post by Nick Gangas
August 8th, 2022, 7:44 pm
TN: Japanese wines!

Last post by Bruce G. « August 8th, 2022, 7:41 pm
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by Otto Forsberg » August 4th, 2022, 6:44 am

IMO, one of the hands-down most interesting tastings of 2022 was had already in January, when a wine geek friend of mine - who is married to a...

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Last post by Bruce G.
August 8th, 2022, 7:41 pm
Margherita Otto Barolo

Last post by Guillermo M « August 8th, 2022, 7:38 pm
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by Joe V. » August 8th, 2022, 2:44 pm

Hey hey!

I discovered a few bottles of the 2016 buried in the back off my wine fridge. I do recall the salesperson pitching it to me as declassified...

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Last post by Guillermo M
August 8th, 2022, 7:38 pm
What de Négoce wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Brianschool « August 8th, 2022, 7:27 pm
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Last post by Brianschool
August 8th, 2022, 7:27 pm
Williams Selyem fall release

Last post by Uli K. « August 8th, 2022, 7:14 pm
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by Dinesh Goyal » August 8th, 2022, 7:02 pm

I was wondering if anyone had a view.

I had ordered their 2017 Pinots and generally enjoyed most of them. But haven’t ordered since then.

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Last post by Uli K.
August 8th, 2022, 7:14 pm
TNs: Weekend wines, mostly Burgundies

Last post by Kris Patten « August 8th, 2022, 7:03 pm
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by melvinyeo » July 11th, 2022, 6:44 pm

CASUAL THEME AT DIBBS'S - (9/7/2022)

2019 Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône,...

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Last post by Kris Patten
August 8th, 2022, 7:03 pm
How to learn Champagne

Last post by alan weinberg « August 8th, 2022, 6:33 pm
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by alan weinberg » August 7th, 2022, 9:02 pm

I got Liem’s book, pored over it. Have opened literally dozens of bottles past 6 months. No closer to understanding champagne than I was. I get...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 8th, 2022, 6:33 pm
Six bottles to learn port

Last post by Chuck Miller « August 8th, 2022, 6:33 pm
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by Chris Loyd » February 22nd, 2022, 5:43 pm
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I enjoyed the discussion and appreciated the feedback. The next blind spot I’m...
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Last post by Chuck Miller
August 8th, 2022, 6:33 pm
Gear and loafing in Seattle. Fixed!

Last post by R yan C omaz zetto « August 8th, 2022, 6:28 pm
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by Anton D » August 6th, 2022, 1:09 pm

I recently got to hang out at a Hi Fi Show in Seattle and had some unicorn experiences regarding WB and wine.

1) We took up a selection of Williams...

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Last post by R yan C omaz zetto
August 8th, 2022, 6:28 pm
Asimov on Wine Bottles

Last post by Wes Barton « August 8th, 2022, 6:04 pm
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by Arv R » August 6th, 2022, 8:14 am

Good article. I think some standardization would help recycling efforts.

Mods - I didn't see this posted previously, but if I missed it, and...

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Last post by Wes Barton
August 8th, 2022, 6:04 pm
Most useless tasting note I've ever seen...

Last post by John Glas « August 8th, 2022, 6:01 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
August 8th, 2022, 6:01 pm
TN: 2013 Azienda Agricola Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo

Last post by Dennis Atick « August 8th, 2022, 6:00 pm
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by B. Buzzini » August 4th, 2022, 5:31 pm

2013 Azienda Agricola Valentini Trebbiano d'Abruzzo - Italy, Abruzzi, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (8/4/2022)
Can't believe it's been 3 years already since...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
August 8th, 2022, 6:00 pm
Winefluencers - Best IG follows?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « August 8th, 2022, 5:49 pm
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by R_Gilbane » August 4th, 2022, 8:51 am
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Last post by Jayson Cohen
August 8th, 2022, 5:49 pm
Chenin Blanc for less than $100 --- who do you go to?

Last post by Jayson Cohen « August 8th, 2022, 5:43 pm
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I keep wrangling with the idea that -- for my preferences -- I overbuy Chardonnay, and underbuy Sauv. Blanc and Chenin Blanc. Briefly stated, I...
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Last post by Jayson Cohen
August 8th, 2022, 5:43 pm
Do all beckstoffer wines taste the same?

Last post by Ian Dorin « August 8th, 2022, 5:10 pm
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by Lance Carlyle » August 8th, 2022, 3:36 pm

From your experience do you think that different wineries that use grapes from the same beckstoffer vineyards are able to produce unique wines?...

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Last post by Ian Dorin
August 8th, 2022, 5:10 pm
TN: A Spanish White/Umbria Red/Jurancon Dessert...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « August 8th, 2022, 4:53 pm
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by TomHill » August 8th, 2022, 2:18 pm

Had these three last weekend w/ Susan:
1. naia Dd'O: Rueda (13.5%; Vnyds > 40 yrs old; Verdejo grape; L21153; Aviva Vino/NY) Bodegas Naia/La...

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Last post by TomHill
August 8th, 2022, 4:53 pm
Choose a red and a white from Mastro's list

Last post by Ian Sutton « August 8th, 2022, 4:53 pm
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by Tom Chen » August 8th, 2022, 2:00 pm

MACM WINE 8.4.22.pdf

Having a business dinner at Mastro's Costa Mesa.

Thoughts on a red and a white to order for the table (11)?

Most are casual...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
August 8th, 2022, 4:53 pm
Which Cru Beaujolais are you drinking?

Last post by Ben Herd « August 8th, 2022, 3:44 pm
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by Warren Taranow » August 22nd, 2021, 7:13 pm

How is it possible this thread doesn’t already exist? (Or maybe it does and my search skills suck).

Tonight, I opened a beautiful wine to kick off...

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Last post by Ben Herd
August 8th, 2022, 3:44 pm
Irancy

Last post by Peter Chiu « August 8th, 2022, 3:11 pm
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by Scott Brunson » July 13th, 2018, 1:02 pm
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Last post by Peter Chiu
August 8th, 2022, 3:11 pm
TN: Buisson-Charles Meursault Les Charmes 2017

Last post by Gerhard P. « August 8th, 2022, 2:01 pm
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by alan weinberg » August 4th, 2022, 8:37 pm

Zoot! Pourquoi ai-je attendu pour boire ce vin, ma premiere bouteille de Buisson-Charles? Incroyable.

Right out of the bottle into the glass, it is...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
August 8th, 2022, 2:01 pm
Burgundy and Rhone white and red - and others ...

Last post by Gerhard P. « August 8th, 2022, 1:51 pm
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by Gerhard P. » August 8th, 2022, 6:38 am

Burgundy and Rhone white and red

Last Friday I was invited by my good friend to his home in Northern Styria for a tasting with exceptional...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
August 8th, 2022, 1:51 pm
TN: A White (Friuli) & A Red (Rhone)....(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « August 8th, 2022, 1:24 pm

by TomHill » August 8th, 2022, 1:24 pm

Had these two last night w/ dinner:
1. Vignai da Duline Malvasia Chioma Integrale Dd'OC: Friuli Venezia Giulia (12.5%; 100% Malvasia Istriana;...

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Last post by TomHill
August 8th, 2022, 1:24 pm
Alfert and I visit Kane (Rougeard, Beaucastel, Gonon, Juge, etc)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « August 8th, 2022, 1:14 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » August 7th, 2022, 4:57 pm

I drove my daughter to Fort Worth for her 2nd year at TCU (then flew home, so she could have her car there at school) and convinced Robert.A.Jr. to...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
August 8th, 2022, 1:14 pm
TN: 2021 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah Full King Crab White Wine

Last post by Tom DeBiase « August 8th, 2022, 1:04 pm

by Tom DeBiase » August 8th, 2022, 1:04 pm

2021 Extradimensional Wine Co Yeah! Full King Crab White Wine
40% Chardonnay
30% Chenin Blanc
15% Marsanne
15% Viognier
(All from Brosseau Vineyard...

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Last post by Tom DeBiase
August 8th, 2022, 1:04 pm
de Negoce offer

Last post by Kevin B « August 8th, 2022, 12:49 pm
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Last post by Kevin B
August 8th, 2022, 12:49 pm
TN: 2016 Ulysse Collin Champagne Les Pierrieres

Last post by Brad Baker « August 8th, 2022, 12:20 pm
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by Yao C » July 30th, 2022, 3:13 pm

2016 Ulysse Collin Champagne Les Pierrieres
It’s been a bit of journey to this particular bottle of wine. I had my first taste of Ulysse Collin in...

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Last post by Brad Baker
August 8th, 2022, 12:20 pm
What, No Mourvedre Appreciation Delegation?

Last post by Arv R « August 8th, 2022, 11:40 am
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by Drew Goin » December 25th, 2015, 7:44 pm
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There's the Carignan Renaissance, ZAP, PS I Love You, and Grenache Symposium.

Aside from the Rhone Rangers, I cannot find a...
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Last post by Arv R
August 8th, 2022, 11:40 am
TN: 1997 Bonnefond Côte-Rotie

Last post by M. Meer « August 8th, 2022, 11:25 am
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by Tomás Costa » August 7th, 2022, 12:45 pm

This felt painfully over the hill upon opening - nothing but oxidized aromas - but did rejuvenate after three hours of air to a straightforward,...

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Last post by M. Meer
August 8th, 2022, 11:25 am
TN: 2019 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot

Last post by Daniel Silva « August 8th, 2022, 10:50 am
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by Tomás Costa » July 4th, 2022, 12:26 pm

Baudry's Brett roulette was kind to me today. This was squeaky clean, with a core of ripe plum overlapping hints of tree bark, floral and subtle bell...

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Last post by Daniel Silva
August 8th, 2022, 10:50 am
Beckstoffer Las Piedras

Last post by Ted R « August 8th, 2022, 10:23 am
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by Ted R » July 28th, 2022, 11:46 am

LOVE this vineyard. Hits all the right notes for me. Would be our house wine if I had the expendable income. Fait Main Las Pedras is hard to beat and...

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Last post by Ted R
August 8th, 2022, 10:23 am
TN: 2017 Catherine et Claude Maréchal Savigny-lès-Beaune Vieilles Vignes

Last post by IlkkaL « August 8th, 2022, 10:04 am

by IlkkaL » August 8th, 2022, 10:04 am

Last Saturday I first opened a 2012 Blanc de Blancs that tasted thin and flavorless. I then decided to give this one ago, only to get no better...

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Last post by IlkkaL
August 8th, 2022, 10:04 am
TN: 2002 Raveneau Valmur

Last post by Jim Cowan « August 8th, 2022, 9:51 am
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by alan weinberg » August 7th, 2022, 2:06 pm

Of the 3 grand cru Chablis chez Raveneau, Valmur is my favorite. I find Blanchots less minerally, Valmur the most minerally, Clos just behind Valmur....

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Last post by Jim Cowan
August 8th, 2022, 9:51 am
Allendale Wine out of New Jersey?

Last post by Sam Kwak « August 8th, 2022, 9:04 am
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by John Glas » August 6th, 2022, 3:16 pm

Some decent prices on wine anyone have experience with them?

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Last post by Sam Kwak
August 8th, 2022, 9:04 am
3L BYO in NYC - Suggestions?

Last post by Markus S « August 8th, 2022, 8:43 am
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by brianoh » August 4th, 2022, 12:26 pm

Hi All,

Me and a group of buddies are celebrating our friend's 40th. Some of us are novice wine drinkers and others have full blown problems. We're...

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Last post by Markus S
August 8th, 2022, 8:43 am
Eco-Friendly Wine Shipping Boxes?

Last post by Doug Schulman « August 8th, 2022, 8:24 am
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by SBayard » August 4th, 2022, 4:31 pm

I am looking for advice on wine shipping boxes for a retail store I work at. Right now, we use molded fiber inserts for general shipping when...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
August 8th, 2022, 8:24 am
A history of Santa Barbara celebration dinner with champagnes, white Burgs, Spanish wines and more

Last post by Blake Brown « August 8th, 2022, 8:19 am

by Blake Brown » August 8th, 2022, 8:19 am

Santa Barbara has honored its history, culture and tradition by holding an Old Spanish Days Fiesta every year for 98 years now. Locals celebrate it...

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Last post by Blake Brown
August 8th, 2022, 8:19 am
TN: 2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard

Last post by Jeff_M. « August 8th, 2022, 8:06 am
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by Brian S t o t t e r » July 19th, 2022, 4:22 pm

I felt this deserved its own thread. As Chris C would say, a glorious, glorious wine.

2016 Bedrock Wine Co. Zinfandel Carlisle Vineyard - USA,...

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Last post by Jeff_M.
August 8th, 2022, 8:06 am
How likely are you to return a wine bottle?

Last post by J. Patrick Lynch « August 8th, 2022, 6:59 am
Replies: 18
by Mattstolz » August 7th, 2022, 2:55 pm

NYTimes article about reusable glass bottles got me thinking.

It seems like a pretty questionable solution. Not going to be something that really...

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Last post by J. Patrick Lynch
August 8th, 2022, 6:59 am
TN: 2021 Emrich-Schönleber Riesling "Mineral" trocken (Germany, Nahe)

Last post by Rodrigo B « August 8th, 2022, 6:47 am

by Rodrigo B » August 8th, 2022, 6:47 am

2021 Emrich-Schönleber Riesling Mineral trocken - Germany, Nahe (8/8/2022)
Quite a lot of fruit character on the nose compared to some earlier...

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Last post by Rodrigo B
August 8th, 2022, 6:47 am
Sabelli-Frisch Spring Release

Last post by Vince T « August 8th, 2022, 6:26 am
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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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Last post by Vince T
August 8th, 2022, 6:26 am
Replace Spiegelau Definition Bordeaux for the old stuff

Last post by Tico D. « August 8th, 2022, 4:31 am
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by daniel kreger » April 26th, 2022, 7:32 pm

Hello, Has anyone here used Spiegelau Definition Bordeaux? I heard they are cheap and the quality is not much worse than the good ones.
Give me some...

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Last post by Tico D.
August 8th, 2022, 4:31 am
TN: Blind tasting roulette

Last post by Tomás Costa « August 8th, 2022, 2:02 am
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by Otto Forsberg » July 28th, 2022, 10:25 am

This was a fun and interesting idea of a friend of mine.

Last December he decided to have a blind tasting, but not just any sort of blind tasting...

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Last post by Tomás Costa
August 8th, 2022, 2:02 am
Have wine auction lots become much more scarce....?

Last post by MikeL238 « August 7th, 2022, 11:21 pm
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by Victor Hong » January 17th, 2021, 7:18 pm
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Last post by MikeL238
August 7th, 2022, 11:21 pm
California Wine Lists: Largest gap from list to aftermarket?

Last post by Philip G « August 7th, 2022, 9:17 pm
Replies: 17
by umyaya » August 6th, 2022, 3:08 pm

I've read the other wine list threads but thought this would be a fun question to ask.

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Last post by Philip G
August 7th, 2022, 9:17 pm
Who Are Your Top Cornas Producers and Why Do I Keep Buying?

Last post by J. Galang « August 7th, 2022, 8:48 pm
Replies: 102
by Justin Bonner » February 17th, 2022, 8:03 pm
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Last post by J. Galang
August 7th, 2022, 8:48 pm
retailer check: finding.wine

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « August 7th, 2022, 7:54 pm
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by YLee » August 4th, 2022, 8:26 am

Searched here for finding.wine and came up empty.
Anyone have experience with them?
Thanks in advance

located in 17501 Biscayne Blvd suite 510,...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
August 7th, 2022, 7:54 pm
2018 Barolo

Last post by Guillermo M « August 7th, 2022, 7:45 pm
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by J Henson » February 4th, 2022, 7:33 pm
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The producers in the Barolo zone are beginning to release their 2018 vintage and the season has begun inauspiciously. Massolino announced that they...
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Last post by Guillermo M
August 7th, 2022, 7:45 pm
Good wines

Last post by Markus S « August 7th, 2022, 7:00 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » August 7th, 2022, 2:01 am

A big night with some wine industry mates.

2002 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut : From bottle, this is starting to take on some nutty...

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Last post by Markus S
August 7th, 2022, 7:00 pm
TN: Vilmart 2012 Coeur de Cuvée

Last post by Jim Anderson « August 7th, 2022, 6:55 pm
Replies: 12
by D. W i l l i g e r » August 6th, 2022, 7:40 pm

Second time with this wine and relatively consistent. Disgorged April 2019. This is a young wine, with tart citrus fruit, light depth of flavors,...

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Last post by Jim Anderson
August 7th, 2022, 6:55 pm
Saturday TNs: Produttori and Pizza

Last post by Bob Hughes « August 7th, 2022, 6:22 pm
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by Bob Hughes » August 6th, 2022, 12:12 pm

It may be hot & humid outside, but with the A/C cranked, one can still enjoy Nebbiolo in August! While I have hosted tastings in the past that...

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Last post by Bob Hughes
August 7th, 2022, 6:22 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Jake Dvoskin « August 7th, 2022, 6:17 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 Jake Dvoskin
August 7th, 2022, 6:17 pm
Highlights from The 10th Post-IPNC Bob Wood Memorial Throwdown features the 2015 Oregon Vintage

Last post by P. Willenberg « August 7th, 2022, 5:57 pm
Replies: 49
by Todd F r e n c h » August 2nd, 2022, 9:00 am

From this thread in Event Planner - - I wanted to share my highlights, while I know others will share all/some of their notes as well. All 2015...

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Last post by P. Willenberg
August 7th, 2022, 5:57 pm
TN: 91 Vogue Musigny VV

Last post by alan weinberg « August 7th, 2022, 5:54 pm
Replies: 16
by alan weinberg » August 5th, 2022, 10:06 pm

bought on release, given away compared to current pricing, opened tonight. Gorgeous wine from the get go with room to run, super nose of iron, a bit...

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Last post by alan weinberg
August 7th, 2022, 5:54 pm
TN: 2019 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Chendawg Yeah! (USA, California)

Last post by H Wallace Jr « August 7th, 2022, 5:43 pm
Replies: 4
by Ben Bader » October 23rd, 2021, 7:51 pm

2019 Extradimensional Wine Co. Yeah! Chendawg Yeah! - USA, California (10/23/2021)
This was delicious! Pop-and-poured, then followed the glass...

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Last post by H Wallace Jr
August 7th, 2022, 5:43 pm
1975 Winzerverein Ayl an der Saar Ayler Kupp Riesling Auslese Mosel Saar Ruwer

Last post by Andrew Bair « August 7th, 2022, 5:18 pm
Replies: 9
by Mark Golodetz » August 4th, 2022, 3:47 pm

The color was a pretty burnished gold. Surprised when opening the bottle by how explosive the nose was, strong overlay of tangerine, and pitted...

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Last post by Andrew Bair
August 7th, 2022, 5:18 pm
How Cold is your Red

Last post by Dan Kravitz « August 7th, 2022, 4:57 pm
Replies: 38
by Dan Kravitz » August 5th, 2022, 4:04 pm

It's 7PM here in Maine, the outside temp has dropped to about 80, about the same as the house. I just poured myself a glass of 2013 Silver Mountain...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
August 7th, 2022, 4:57 pm
Uncorking a 3L bottle…best strategy?

Last post by Dan Kravitz « August 7th, 2022, 4:49 pm
Replies: 28
by Nate Simon » May 9th, 2022, 5:04 pm

I recently acquired a 3L bottle of a 2000 Napa Cabernet via a charity auction. I have never owned or opened a bottle of this size, but I do have an...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
August 7th, 2022, 4:49 pm
TN: A White/A Rose/A Red....(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « August 7th, 2022, 3:05 pm

by TomHill » August 7th, 2022, 3:05 pm

Tried these three w/ Susan this weekend:
1. Massican gaspare Dd'OC: Bianco Friuli Colli Orientali (13.5%; 44% Friulano/29% RibollaGialla/27% Chard)...

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Last post by TomHill
August 7th, 2022, 3:05 pm
Comtes de Champagne Brut Rose 2006 - Different Color Labeling

Last post by Marco Fimiani « August 7th, 2022, 2:18 pm

by Marco Fimiani » August 7th, 2022, 2:18 pm

Hi All,

Anyone have any insight into why some 2006 Comtes Rose bottles have darker pink labeling than others (which are a lighter shade)?

Thanks!

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Last post by Marco Fimiani
August 7th, 2022, 2:18 pm
TN: A GWT & A Montsant Red...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « August 7th, 2022, 2:03 pm

by TomHill » August 7th, 2022, 2:03 pm

Tried these two wines the other night:
1. hive & Honey GWT MontereyCnty/EstateVnyds (11.5%; www.HiveAndHoneyWines.com) Greenfield 2020 : Light gold...

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Last post by TomHill
August 7th, 2022, 2:03 pm
Best deal/coupon for on-line wine shopping.

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Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f
August 7th, 2022, 1:26 pm
Wax Cap for Premox Prevention

Last post by Jayson Cohen « August 7th, 2022, 1:23 pm
Replies: 7
by A.Gillette » August 7th, 2022, 11:40 am

One I haven’t heard before although I don’t pay as much attention as I used to so maybe this is old news. My personal experience is that I had a...

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
August 7th, 2022, 1:23 pm
2021 German Vintage Report - Whats old is new...(UPDATED FOR VOM BODEN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS)

Last post by LasseK « August 7th, 2022, 12:30 pm
Replies: 183
by Robert Dentice » June 2nd, 2022, 7:30 am
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I am beyond excited for the 2021s! I was there for two weeks in August during a crucial stretch. A number of growers mentioned the sun came out when...
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Last post by LasseK
August 7th, 2022, 12:30 pm
TN: 2011 Contrade di Taurasi (Cantine Lonardo) Taurasi Le Coste

Last post by Dale McClaran « August 7th, 2022, 11:02 am
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by Dale McClaran » August 7th, 2017, 12:21 pm

2011 Contrade di Taurasi (Cantine Lonardo) Taurasi Le Coste - Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG (8/7/2017)
Decanted 4 hrs - I think even longer would...

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Last post by Dale McClaran
August 7th, 2022, 11:02 am
TNs: Burgundy villages theme

Last post by bruce curfman « August 7th, 2022, 10:57 am
Replies: 3
by melvinyeo » August 6th, 2022, 10:02 am

Had our own Burgundy villages theme but not quite the best of unlike Jason's!

BURGUNDY VILLAGES - (5/8/2022)

Burgundy village theme that had more...

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Last post by bruce curfman
August 7th, 2022, 10:57 am
Elegant reds- seeking alternative to Burgundy

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 7th, 2022, 10:13 am
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by Noah C » March 20th, 2022, 10:36 am
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I've found myself gravitating more and more towards red wines that are light to medium bodied, elegant in style, and high on the...
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 7th, 2022, 10:13 am
Hand Picked Selections sold

Last post by larry schaffer « August 7th, 2022, 9:46 am
Replies: 70
by Dan Kravitz » July 27th, 2022, 7:16 am
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It is with very mixed feelings that I announce the sale of Hand Picked Selections, a wine business I founded in 1985.

The goal of the enterprise...
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Last post by larry schaffer
August 7th, 2022, 9:46 am
TN: 2017 Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut (France, Champagne)

Last post by IlkkaL « August 7th, 2022, 9:12 am
Replies: 5
by Rodrigo B » August 6th, 2022, 3:16 pm

2017 Emmanuel Brochet Champagne Le Mont Benoit Extra Brut - France, Champagne (8/6/2022)
Was in the mood for something tasty and refreshing last...

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Last post by IlkkaL
August 7th, 2022, 9:12 am
Bordeaux 2021

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « August 7th, 2022, 9:05 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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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
August 7th, 2022, 9:05 am
TNS: 18 Tyler Rinconada Chard, 14 Swan Cuvee Trois & 18 Fornerol CdN Vilages

Last post by Blake Brown « August 7th, 2022, 7:41 am
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by Peter C. » August 6th, 2022, 4:35 pm

Few recent bottles....

Love everything Tyler produces, though their Chardonnays for me are the standouts. Discovered them in 2019 and promptly...

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Last post by Blake Brown
August 7th, 2022, 7:41 am
Willamette Valley Riesling or Pinot Blanc

Last post by Todd Hamina « August 7th, 2022, 7:35 am
Replies: 29
by Charles P. » August 4th, 2022, 1:18 pm

My wife and I are planning a trip to McMinnville, OR this fall to do some tasting. I posted some questions in the Travel & Wine Tourism forum ( ),...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
August 7th, 2022, 7:35 am
“Cabernet is a zero these days”: Dan Berger on Napa Cabernet in trouble

Last post by Marc Breitenmoser « August 7th, 2022, 3:14 am
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by Nate Simon » July 25th, 2022, 2:53 pm
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In the Napa Valley Register, Berger details an alleged substantial decline in demand for Napa Cabernet.
The article is fairly long on anecdote and...
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Last post by Marc Breitenmoser
August 7th, 2022, 3:14 am
Fruit sources for 1997 Etude Napa Cabernet?

Last post by dougwilder « August 7th, 2022, 12:37 am
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by D@ve D y r 0 f f » August 4th, 2022, 7:03 pm

Does anyone have any information on where the fruit for the 1997 Etude Napa cabernet came from? Parker's notes don't say anything while Tanzer notes...

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Last post by dougwilder
August 7th, 2022, 12:37 am
Dry Farming in CA

Last post by Stewart Johnson « August 6th, 2022, 10:28 pm
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by Robert Lateiner » August 4th, 2014, 9:58 am

I don't know a whole lot about about dry farming and would love to learn more. I am curious how folks have been coping with the drought at hand. What...

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Last post by Stewart Johnson
August 6th, 2022, 10:28 pm
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Steve Costigan « August 6th, 2022, 9:32 pm
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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August 6th, 2022, 9:32 pm

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