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Tasting notes, varietals, grapes - anything related to wine
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December 13th, 2018, 9:06 am
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December 13th, 2018, 8:52 am
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Sauternes twinky
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YLee » December 11th, 2018, 8:24 pm
Paired a Sauternes/barsac with a twinkie. Surprisingly wonderful. Anyone else try this? If not, give it a go!
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Last post by Viet Ly
December 13th, 2018, 8:37 am
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Pride cabernet sauvignon reserve 1999
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Kelly Flynn » December 13th, 2018, 6:00 am
Opened an hour before serving with burgers off the grill. The cork broke in half — kids screaming in my ear, I was probably overly anxious — but the...
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Last post by Brian Gilp
December 13th, 2018, 7:38 am
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Which Champagne are you drinking?
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Steve Nordhoff » April 24th, 2016, 11:03 am
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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December 13th, 2018, 7:17 am
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December 13th, 2018, 7:13 am
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December 13th, 2018, 4:12 am
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Last post by Drew Goin
December 12th, 2018, 10:25 pm
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PSA: Scott Paul Audrey back vintage blowout
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jrozes » December 12th, 2018, 11:28 am
Vinopolis is clearing out back vintages of Scott Paul Audrey. They have 2007 ($24), 2009 ($29), 2011 ($24) and 2013 ($21.90).
Old vine Maresh fruit,...
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Last post by Scott Tallman
December 12th, 2018, 9:44 pm
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Christmas Wine
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James Stolle » December 10th, 2018, 8:00 pm
Need help picking out a bottle for this holiday dinner (standing rib roast) and thought I would pick your brains:
Has to be:
Red
Under $500...
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Last post by David Glasser
December 12th, 2018, 8:58 pm
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No love for Perrier Jouet BdB?
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YLee » December 12th, 2018, 8:42 pm
Are most Berserkers not interested in Perrier Jouet Blanc de Blancs? I only see posts about Dom and Krug. Just curious.
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December 12th, 2018, 8:42 pm
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December 12th, 2018, 7:32 pm
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Last post by etomasi
December 12th, 2018, 7:08 pm
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No Copain Kiser En Bas 2013
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Clayton Wai-Poi » October 27th, 2016, 9:57 am
Was interested to hear that the 2013 Kiser En Bas will not be released as it was not deemed up to standard.
Bit of a suprise in what's considered a...
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Last post by P Intag
December 12th, 2018, 6:16 pm
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December 12th, 2018, 6:10 pm
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December 12th, 2018, 5:56 pm
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December 12th, 2018, 5:14 pm
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2016 Thomas
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jrozes » October 5th, 2018, 6:07 pm
I always look forward to reading John's postcards and was excited to see a little purple envelope in today's mail. Witty as always, and prices remain...
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Last post by Jake Rubash
December 12th, 2018, 4:45 pm
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Last post by Glenn L e v i n e
December 12th, 2018, 4:41 pm
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2017 vintage Schrader Allocation coming up
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Al R » December 4th, 2018, 9:06 am
Just got my packet in the mail about the 2017 vintage release of Schrader. My window opens up on the 12th for a Fabulous pack with 5 wines: 2 2017...
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Last post by David Baum
December 12th, 2018, 4:11 pm
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PSA Rieslingfeier 2019
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Robert Dentice » November 28th, 2018, 3:46 am
As in years past I thought I would start a thread on Rieslingfeier 2019 as the tickets sell out fast.
The growers have been posted and tickets go...
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Last post by mattcitrang
December 12th, 2018, 4:01 pm
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
December 12th, 2018, 2:53 pm
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TN: Wind Gap Sonoma Coast Syrah 2009
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Mattstolz » December 8th, 2018, 6:44 pm
This wine was a solid steal from Garagiste. $16. Drank over two nights, stored re-corked in fridge overnight.
PnP this wine seemed like a good...
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Last post by Nate Simon
December 12th, 2018, 1:48 pm
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Last post by brodie thomson
December 12th, 2018, 1:12 pm
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1992 Beaux Freres Pinot Nior
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T. Schaffler » May 20th, 2017, 6:20 pm
Have not posted in quite some time but this bottle forced me to post a note. Have enjoyed a few bottles of the 92 vintage from Beaux Freres. I guess...
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Last post by Todd Hamina
December 12th, 2018, 12:55 pm
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Scarecrow Monsieur Etain release
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Frank Z » September 15th, 2018, 10:02 pm
Got the postcard in the mail for the Oct 4th release.
Anyone know anything about the 2016 vintage?
Is it worth the $195 per bottle?
Thanks!
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Last post by Josh Grossman
December 12th, 2018, 12:16 pm
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What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?
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Joe B » February 12th, 2015, 6:20 pm
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 Rich Brown
December 12th, 2018, 11:40 am
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December 12th, 2018, 11:09 am
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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
December 12th, 2018, 9:57 am
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Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage
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Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 10:35 pm
I have a strong interest in the history and culture of wine growing and making in the Santa Clara and San Benito areas.
Often (in my mind) the...
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Last post by Drew Goin
December 12th, 2018, 5:20 am
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December 12th, 2018, 1:40 am
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Last post by Jason T
December 12th, 2018, 12:29 am
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TN: Beef and Vosne
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Paul Seah » December 2nd, 2018, 10:19 pm
BEEF AND VOSNE - Holland Park (15/8/2018)
Lots of lovely Ohmi beef, a splash of Vosne, great company
WHITES
2002 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra...
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Last post by Paul Seah
December 12th, 2018, 12:13 am
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Last post by Mikko R
December 11th, 2018, 11:02 pm
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Orlando Wine Shop?
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Frank Murray III » December 11th, 2018, 3:51 pm
Have a work colleague who is not geeky like us around here but I need to see if I can get her into a shop where I can pick out some things for her in...
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Last post by Frank Murray III
December 11th, 2018, 8:49 pm
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Which Carlisle are you drinking?
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Peter Petersen » March 30th, 2015, 9:48 pm
Just to keep the theme going.
Tonight I popped the Dry Creek Zin from 2012. Probably one of the more exciting DCZs I've had. Darker and richer...
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Last post by Chr!s G|@rn3r
December 11th, 2018, 8:48 pm
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Last post by NED VALOIS
December 11th, 2018, 8:39 pm
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PSA thalabert
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Mich@el Ch@ng » December 7th, 2018, 6:07 pm
For those of you who like this wine, thewinebuyer has 15 thalabert for 35.99 with free shipping on 4, decent price.
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
December 11th, 2018, 6:35 pm
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Last post by Jeff Rosenberg
December 11th, 2018, 6:02 pm
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RIP Joe Carrari
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Colin Murphy » December 11th, 2018, 9:37 am
Apparently Joe Carrari passed a few weeks ago. He was always a pleasure to talk to and one of the pioneers in the Santa Barbara County wine biz....
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Last post by TomHill
December 11th, 2018, 4:45 pm
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December 11th, 2018, 4:41 pm
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December 11th, 2018, 3:20 pm
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December 11th, 2018, 3:10 pm
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Last post by Dennis Atick
December 11th, 2018, 2:46 pm
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California Vintages 2013 and 2014
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Scott E. » December 11th, 2018, 8:40 am
I've asked this a couple of times in other threads, but I'm still wondering... To make things easier on myself, I have a set rotation where I roll...
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Last post by dsimmons
December 11th, 2018, 1:46 pm
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The .375 thread
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Neal.Mollen » July 18th, 2018, 3:10 pm
I am always on the lookout for good, cheap(ish) wines to cellar in .375 size for drinking on the subway, in the office, in movies, etc. They don't...
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Last post by Mark Mason
December 11th, 2018, 1:25 pm
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December 11th, 2018, 1:18 pm
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December 11th, 2018, 1:03 pm
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TN: Syrah & Shiraz Tasting
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John Glas » December 8th, 2018, 9:06 pm
SYRAH & SHIRAZ TASTING - Gary's Place, Minneapolis (12/8/2018)
Fun event with some new wine drinkers from the Twin Cities. We did the first 4 non...
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Last post by Mike Grammer
December 11th, 2018, 9:35 am
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5 Dow`s Vintage Ports
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Blake Brown » December 5th, 2018, 9:59 am
I attended a recent celebration of the 25th anniversary of an extra special occasion called Port on the Porch put on by the one who initiated it....
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Last post by Mike Grammer
December 11th, 2018, 9:32 am
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December 11th, 2018, 8:25 am
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December 11th, 2018, 7:53 am
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December 11th, 2018, 7:42 am
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December 11th, 2018, 7:41 am
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TN: Not a bad Saturday afternoon
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Mike Evans » December 10th, 2018, 11:54 am
NOT A BAD SATURDAY AFTERNOON - (12/8/2018)
Saturday's theme was bring whatever you want, as long as it is an old world wine and at least 10 years...
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Last post by Mike Grammer
December 11th, 2018, 7:31 am
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Thanksgiving dinner mishap - 1982 Mouton
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Alex A » November 22nd, 2018, 2:19 pm
Well, this was kind of sucky. I got 3 bottles of 1982 Mouton from HDH auction last week. Opened all 3 this morning to decant for our dinner. All...
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December 11th, 2018, 6:42 am
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December 11th, 2018, 6:38 am
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Monte Bello or Prichard Hill
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Larry Chmel » December 9th, 2018, 7:56 am
Which of these does everybody recommend for a 2015 that will last until at least 2036? Any other ideas for ~$200.
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December 11th, 2018, 6:23 am
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December 11th, 2018, 5:19 am
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December 11th, 2018, 4:21 am
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December 10th, 2018, 9:26 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 8:51 pm
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TN: Bruno Giacosa Tribute Dinner
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Paul Seah » December 10th, 2018, 1:10 am
The late Bruno Giacosa was a reference and a standard-barer for great Piemontese wine, for both Barolo and Barbaresco. Few other makers of Nebbiolo...
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December 10th, 2018, 7:47 pm
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Last post by Jerry Hey
December 10th, 2018, 7:19 pm
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1971 Borgogno Dolcetto
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C. Keller » December 9th, 2018, 7:52 am
I enjoyed this wine last night with a few friends. I found it on the internet for $50 and thought it was worth the risk. I never had something this...
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Last post by David Allen
December 10th, 2018, 6:28 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 4:26 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 3:56 pm
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Annual truffle dinner at Ben-and-Wendy’s.
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Ramon C » December 7th, 2018, 10:21 am
My regular local mostly-Bordeaux wine-dinner group end of year dinner-celebration with the perennial all-fresh-truffled food and awesome hosting,...
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December 10th, 2018, 3:25 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 3:12 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 2:38 pm
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TN: 2016 Sine Qua Non Deux Grenouilles (USA, California, Central Coast)
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B. Buzzini » December 9th, 2018, 5:49 pm
2016 Sine Qua Non Deux Grenouilles - USA, California, Central Coast (12/9/2018)
36% Roussanne, 29% Chardonnay, 23% Viognier, 9% Petite Manseng, 3%...
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December 10th, 2018, 2:35 pm
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December 10th, 2018, 1:11 pm
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Recent wines
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Joshua Kates » December 9th, 2018, 11:19 am
2014 Aeris (Rhys) Carricante Etna Bianco Superiore 2014 First of three of these and only second time with this grape. Somewhat closed at first, melon...
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December 10th, 2018, 11:22 am
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December 10th, 2018, 10:44 am
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December 10th, 2018, 9:20 am
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December 10th, 2018, 9:13 am
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December 10th, 2018, 8:44 am
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December 10th, 2018, 8:34 am
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TN: 2016 Sandlands Mataro (USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County)
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D@vid Bu3ker » September 14th, 2018, 4:29 am
2016 Sandlands Mataro - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County (9/13/2018)
Wonderful bottle that had fresh, dark berry fruit, a...
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Last post by Drew Goin
December 10th, 2018, 7:46 am
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TN: 2009 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py (France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon)
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D@vid Bu3ker » December 8th, 2018, 5:26 pm
2009 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py - France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon (12/8/2018)
Classically Burgaud, with rather hard tannins, smoky...
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December 10th, 2018, 7:00 am
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December 10th, 2018, 6:42 am
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December 10th, 2018, 5:26 am
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December 9th, 2018, 11:05 pm
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December 9th, 2018, 10:29 pm
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December 9th, 2018, 10:28 pm
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Bottle chillers
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etomasi » February 23rd, 2017, 10:13 am
I always forget to grab a bottle of white or sparkling from the cellar until a few minutes before dinner. Yes, I know not all wines need to be super...
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Last post by NED VALOIS
December 9th, 2018, 8:20 pm
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December 9th, 2018, 7:00 pm
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TN: Two Burgs with Jerry
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alan weinberg » December 9th, 2018, 8:19 am
always fun to go to dinner with Jerry who just opens his cellar, so hard to keep pace with his generosity. Last night was NoMad, a very edgy Left...
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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
December 9th, 2018, 6:08 pm
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TN: Melka, Tynan and MAC
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Jake Rubash » December 8th, 2018, 5:13 pm
We were fortunate enough to meet up with Alex MacDonald and Mike and Leah Smith today at Farmstead in Napa. Here are some brief tasting notes:
2016...
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December 9th, 2018, 5:33 pm
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December 9th, 2018, 4:18 pm
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December 9th, 2018, 3:59 pm
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Do Sauternes benefit from decanting?
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Mark Y » December 1st, 2018, 12:04 pm
More general question - No specific bottles in mind.
Young or old make a diff? Good/great/ vs Yquem producer make a diff?
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Last post by François Audouze
December 9th, 2018, 10:32 am
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Cost plus World Market
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ChrisMcElligott » December 7th, 2018, 2:59 pm
40% off all red and Rose a wines today and tomorrow maybe Sunday too. Found some decent buys and actually I think I got an extra 10% off on top of...
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December 9th, 2018, 9:43 am
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December 9th, 2018, 9:32 am
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December 8th, 2018, 10:48 pm
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Info on Copain “Lie Clair” Syrah?
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Matt A u s t i n » December 8th, 2018, 5:21 pm
I just enjoyed a bottle of 2009 Copain “Lie Clair” Syrah Mendocino. Very deep and savory with several years left in the tank. There doesn’t seem to...
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December 8th, 2018, 8:37 pm
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