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Master Thread on software changes/improvements - 'how to', info, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

by Todd F r e n c h » August 15th, 2018, 9:42 am

Because our new software is so feature-rich, and there are some changes from the software we ran on for 7 prior years (and nearly 3 before that,...

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Decent Chardonnay reccos?

Last post by Lee Short « June 12th, 2019, 7:55 pm
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by Paul McCourt » May 31st, 2019, 12:40 pm

Having a couple folks out for the weekend and they are chard drinkers, which neither my wife or I don't really drink often. I'm familiar with the...

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Last post by Lee Short
June 12th, 2019, 7:55 pm
Will the Yakima Valley AVA Ever Produce Wines that Rival Great Bordeaux Blends in Cali & France?

Last post by brigcampbell « June 12th, 2019, 7:07 pm
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by Josh Grossman » May 17th, 2019, 9:30 am
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I had generally believed that Washington was well suited for climate change, being so far north. I’m still finding amazing wines and value in cool...
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June 12th, 2019, 7:07 pm
TN: 2015 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Dan Kravitz « June 12th, 2019, 5:44 pm
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by bob poirier » June 10th, 2019, 8:18 am

2015 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/10/2019)
PnP, wow this was the best showing so far for this wine....

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
June 12th, 2019, 5:44 pm
TN: 3 Napa Cabs walk into a bar

Last post by John O' « June 12th, 2019, 5:23 pm
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by Nick G A J E W S K I » June 11th, 2019, 7:51 am

2016 Becklyn Missouri Hopper Cabernet Sauvignon
$125
Dark Cherry, Blackberry, Tobacco, and Leather notes. Rich and layered, with a fantastic...

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Last post by John O'
June 12th, 2019, 5:23 pm
Beta Wine Release?

Last post by Glen Gold « June 12th, 2019, 5:02 pm
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by T.Phillips » May 11th, 2019, 7:48 am

Anyone have any info on this years release? Looks like the 2011 and 2012 release was around this time last year.

Thanks

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Last post by Glen Gold
June 12th, 2019, 5:02 pm
2013 Schloss Lieser.

Last post by bob parsons alberta « June 12th, 2019, 4:40 pm

by bob parsons alberta » June 12th, 2019, 4:40 pm

TN: 2013 Schloss Lieser Riesling Kabinett, Mosel Saar Ruwer.

My only bottle, big Thomas Haag fan. SC, 8% alc, $40 Cdn, opened one hour. Jancis...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
June 12th, 2019, 4:40 pm
TN: 2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Dierberg Vineyard

Last post by John Glas « June 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm

by John Glas » June 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm

2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Dierberg Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley (6/12/2019)
Slightly oxidized. These are fading...

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Last post by John Glas
June 12th, 2019, 4:04 pm
Wine visits - Chablis, Burgundy, Northern Rhone (update) and Barolo

Last post by Gus Siokis « June 12th, 2019, 12:04 pm
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by Matt Mauldin » May 27th, 2019, 10:07 pm

In the tradition of Howard Cooper’s excellent and very informative travelogue posts, I’m compiling notes from my (all too quick) visits to Burgundy,...

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Last post by Gus Siokis
June 12th, 2019, 12:04 pm
A surprising white and a minor miracle

Last post by Dave McCloskey « June 12th, 2019, 10:19 am
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by Peter Kleban » June 10th, 2019, 7:56 pm

First, the white. Had never heard of this one. It was on the list at Marna. Really grabbed me:
2015 Guido Marsella Fiano di Avellino - Italy,...

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Last post by Dave McCloskey
June 12th, 2019, 10:19 am
Supreme Court Wine Shipping - any update?

Last post by AndrewH « June 12th, 2019, 9:54 am
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » June 12th, 2019, 4:54 am

I haven’t seen anything recently on this case. Anyone have an update on next steps / timing? Anxiously awaiting in Texas...

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Last post by AndrewH
June 12th, 2019, 9:54 am
TN: 2007 Louis Jadot Corton-Pougets Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « June 12th, 2019, 9:37 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » June 11th, 2019, 5:30 pm

Wanted to check in on the 07's and figured this was a better wine than N. Rhone or Bordeaux to enjoy with Flannery hangers given the recent heat...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
June 12th, 2019, 9:37 am
1100AD <- Savagnin Blanc

Last post by David Wright « June 12th, 2019, 9:14 am
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by Nathan Smyth » June 10th, 2019, 8:21 pm

Ancient DNA from Roman and medieval grape seeds reveal ancestry of wine making
Monday, June 10, 2019 | University of York

Dr. Nathan Alexander...

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Last post by David Wright
June 12th, 2019, 9:14 am
GrapeCollective: Rotgipfler & Zierfandler

Last post by TomHill « June 12th, 2019, 8:47 am

by TomHill » June 12th, 2019, 8:47 am

A very interesting article in GrapeCollective, as linked by WineTerroirist:
Rotgipfler/Zierfandler
on the resurging interest in the ThermenRegion...

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Last post by TomHill
June 12th, 2019, 8:47 am
Magic Night of Aged Burgundy

Last post by Anton D « June 12th, 2019, 8:04 am
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by Jeremy Holmes » June 10th, 2019, 10:28 pm

The theme for last night’s Monday Table was White Burgundy 1992 and older and Red Burgundy 1978 and older. I added a few other things in to keep...

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Last post by Anton D
June 12th, 2019, 8:04 am
Will Heat Ruin Old Madeira??

Last post by Rich Brown « June 12th, 2019, 12:18 am
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by Rich Brown » June 10th, 2019, 10:21 pm

Hoping to lean on the cumulative knowledge of the board here. I recently scored some great deals on few bottles of older 19th Century Madeira.....but...

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Last post by Rich Brown
June 12th, 2019, 12:18 am
Williams Selyem 2016 Beckstoffer Vineyard Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon, 750mL, $195.00 ea.

Last post by R. Gleiberm@n « June 11th, 2019, 8:02 pm
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by Richard Jen » June 8th, 2019, 8:04 pm

I rarely log on to my account outside Spring and Fall releases. But saw this when I just did. There was no email that's one surprise... then... it's...

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Last post by R. Gleiberm@n
June 11th, 2019, 8:02 pm
Premier Cru Master Complaint Thread (MERGED)

Last post by Al Osterheld « June 11th, 2019, 6:58 pm
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Weve all come to accept it as an amusing little minor frustration with a super reliable store.

My question is simply why? Why do they take 6 months...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
June 11th, 2019, 6:58 pm
TN: When Tom Hill comes to town

Last post by Mark Thompson « June 11th, 2019, 6:31 pm
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by Ryan M » June 10th, 2019, 9:49 am

Last week I finally got to meet fellow physicist and fellow KC area native Tom Hill, and to nerd out with some off the beaten path stuff (what...

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Last post by Mark Thompson
June 11th, 2019, 6:31 pm
2001 Arcadian Gary's vineyard Syrah

Last post by Dennis Atick « June 11th, 2019, 6:25 pm
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by M Hudson » March 29th, 2014, 3:53 pm

Opened one of these last night and let it sit in the decanter for several hours. Enjoyed this with a few flannery fillets.

Has to be the best Syrah...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
June 11th, 2019, 6:25 pm
Wine Hold Services in Frankfurt

Last post by Vamsi Kaipa « June 11th, 2019, 5:43 pm

by Vamsi Kaipa » June 11th, 2019, 5:43 pm

Hello,
I am planning a wine tasting and vacation trip to Europe. First week is around Frankfurt for wine tasting and 2nd week is vacationing in...

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Last post by Vamsi Kaipa
June 11th, 2019, 5:43 pm
TN: 2005 Clos Saron Pinot Noir Home Vineyard (USA, California, Sierra Foothills)

Last post by Charlie Carnes « June 11th, 2019, 5:24 pm
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by Charlie Carnes » June 11th, 2019, 8:34 am

2005 Clos Saron Pinot Noir Home Vineyard
- USA, California, Sierra Foothills (6/9/2019)
This is about as good as it gets! 14 year old pinot that...

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Last post by Charlie Carnes
June 11th, 2019, 5:24 pm
2018 Napa - What are the winemakers saying??

Last post by Matthew Denny « June 11th, 2019, 12:01 pm
Replies: 33
by JohnP » June 7th, 2019, 9:14 am

A tad premature I know, as most 2017 SV cabs are just now being bottled, but I can't help wondering what the winemakers are thinking of their 2018...

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Last post by Matthew Denny
June 11th, 2019, 12:01 pm
Climate change and Bordeaux

Last post by Jim Hartten « June 11th, 2019, 10:33 am
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by R. Frankel » June 10th, 2019, 10:27 am

Pretty interesting article about how How climate change is affecting wine making, with a focus on Bordeaux.

I found this quote especially...

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Last post by Jim Hartten
June 11th, 2019, 10:33 am
North Denver and/or Casper, WY Wine Shop Recommendations

Last post by TimB « June 11th, 2019, 9:49 am
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by TimB » June 10th, 2019, 10:28 am

I'm going to be flying into Denver Airport and then driving up to Casper Wyoming, and was wondering if there are any good wine shops that will be on...

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Last post by TimB
June 11th, 2019, 9:49 am
TN: 2014 Kutch Pinot Noir Falstaff Vineyard (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by Joel Pulver « June 11th, 2019, 9:47 am
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by Dennis Atick » June 9th, 2019, 8:32 am

Had been a while since I checked in on a Kutch pinot. This one is developing quite nicely.

2014 Kutch Pinot Noir Falstaff Vineyard - USA,...

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Last post by Joel Pulver
June 11th, 2019, 9:47 am
The Inexorable Rise of Wine Prices

Last post by David Glasser « June 11th, 2019, 9:18 am
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by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » June 8th, 2019, 4:50 pm

After stating I’m done quoting articles, I’m back within 24 hours...sheesh.

Data quoted in this article could be dubious, but I found this...

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Last post by David Glasser
June 11th, 2019, 9:18 am
Heading to Australia

Last post by Peter Petersen « June 11th, 2019, 9:05 am
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by Demian Saenz » June 4th, 2019, 11:30 am

Heading to Sydney, Auckland, and Melbourne at the beginning of July. Any wine that’s only sold in AU or NZ that’s worth drinking or bringing back...

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Last post by Peter Petersen
June 11th, 2019, 9:05 am
a basement discovery

Last post by markjchambers « June 11th, 2019, 7:58 am
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by markjchambers » June 10th, 2019, 6:49 am

This case was found in a friend of a friend's unfinished basement. No idea about when and where it was purchased though import labels have been added...

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Last post by markjchambers
June 11th, 2019, 7:58 am
TN: 2011 Lagier Meredith Syrah (USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder)

Last post by Bob Davis « June 11th, 2019, 7:44 am
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by Matt Mauldin » June 9th, 2019, 8:56 pm

2011 Lagier Meredith Syrah - USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder (6/9/2019)
Full garnet color with clear edges. Beautiful syrah aromatics -...

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Last post by Bob Davis
June 11th, 2019, 7:44 am
TN: '01 Chevillon - Nuits St George - Les Roncieres

Last post by John Morris « June 11th, 2019, 6:13 am
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by John Morris » January 24th, 2018, 7:32 pm

Decanted about 90 minutes ahead and consumed over three hours with pork shoulder braised with root vegetables -- a great match.

I wasn't sure what...

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Last post by John Morris
June 11th, 2019, 6:13 am
Bottle condition - signs of seepage

Last post by Markus S « June 11th, 2019, 6:03 am
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by JKim » February 23rd, 2013, 8:20 am

All of us worry about provenance, especially when buying older bottles from grey or auctions. Personally, I don't care about label conditions such as...

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Last post by Markus S
June 11th, 2019, 6:03 am
Post your CELLAR PIC time…..

Last post by Joe Chanley « June 11th, 2019, 5:06 am
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Always fun to look at pictures of wine cellars…..SO….post a pic of YOURS!
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Last post by Joe Chanley
June 11th, 2019, 5:06 am
2016 Ridge East Bench Zin

Last post by Howard Cooper « June 11th, 2019, 4:59 am
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by Michael Fess » June 8th, 2019, 2:39 pm

Seen a bunch sitting on a local shelf and grabbed one to give it a try before I took them all. So glad I did.
Very thin, watery, lacking fruit with...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
June 11th, 2019, 4:59 am
Beaucastel 2000 Blanc

Last post by Steve Heydemann « June 11th, 2019, 3:37 am
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by Steve Heydemann » June 10th, 2019, 7:35 am

Glad to be back on the board after a long absence.

Was working in the cellar over the weekend and found this 2000 Beaucastel Blanc on the bottom...

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Last post by Steve Heydemann
June 11th, 2019, 3:37 am
TNs: some Frenchies -- Tempier, Tremblay, C. Bouchard, Montille

Last post by Russ Williams « June 10th, 2019, 7:59 pm
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by Matthew King » June 5th, 2019, 9:08 am

Some bottles from last week, in ranked order:

Domaine Tempier, Bandol rose, 2018: Still drinking like the world’s best rose to me and worth the $40...

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Last post by Russ Williams
June 10th, 2019, 7:59 pm
T/N - Carter Cellars - The O.G. - 2016

Last post by Alan Eden « June 10th, 2019, 7:23 pm
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by Bill G » June 10th, 2019, 1:27 pm

I am not one to post tasting notes but I had to share my experience.

A few months ago, I caved to the hype created by this forum and purchased a...

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Last post by Alan Eden
June 10th, 2019, 7:23 pm
What Bedrock wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « June 10th, 2019, 5:22 pm
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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 D@vid Bu3ker
June 10th, 2019, 5:22 pm
What Mike Smith wine are you drinking tonight?

Last post by Brian Tuite « June 10th, 2019, 4:13 pm
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Well, why not?

It's my Step-daughter's birthday today and we had her over for dinner so I popped a special wine. Yeah we were having tacos but I...
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Last post by Brian Tuite
June 10th, 2019, 4:13 pm
TN: 2005 Rhys Alpine Chardonnay and a Shout Out to Jason Hagen

Last post by Jim Stewart « June 10th, 2019, 3:18 pm
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by Rick Joyer » June 10th, 2019, 1:27 pm

This bottle has been sitting in a special corner of my cellar since I took possession of it back in 2008 waiting for the right moment to pop it. This...

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Last post by Jim Stewart
June 10th, 2019, 3:18 pm
What's the Best top end non-DRC red Burgundy?

Last post by Dave McCloskey « June 10th, 2019, 12:13 pm
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by J a y H a c k » June 6th, 2019, 10:44 am
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Last post by Dave McCloskey
June 10th, 2019, 12:13 pm
Road Trip TNs: 07 Cristom Jessie, 95 Sociando, 05 Geantet Poissenot, 95 Troplong, and more

Last post by Doug Lee « June 10th, 2019, 9:48 am

by Doug Lee » June 10th, 2019, 9:48 am

Took the campervan to the Dakotas and eastern Wyoming to tour National Parks and Monuments. Beautiful country, great people. Found that half bottles...

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Last post by Doug Lee
June 10th, 2019, 9:48 am
Official WTSO thread

Last post by Jim Marmion « June 10th, 2019, 8:59 am
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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 Jim Marmion
June 10th, 2019, 8:59 am
TN: FWG Lunch with Gaia Gaja

Last post by Ken V « June 10th, 2019, 8:40 am
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by Ken V » June 7th, 2019, 3:26 pm

Gaia Gaja, daughter of Angelo Gaja, was in town for the Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience. She had limited free time but was able to get...

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Last post by Ken V
June 10th, 2019, 8:40 am
TNs: Gimmonet, Roederer, Jacquesson, Rivers-Marie +

Last post by Blake Brown « June 10th, 2019, 7:51 am
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by Frank Murray III » June 6th, 2019, 3:11 pm

Another weeknight, another survived. Thanks to Steve Nordhoff for being the host of this session, all the wines selected from his cellar, served...

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Last post by Blake Brown
June 10th, 2019, 7:51 am
TN: 2014 Ramonet Puligny-Montrachet

Last post by Mike Grammer « June 10th, 2019, 6:21 am
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by jason stein » September 3rd, 2017, 1:51 pm

Recently had this bottle at 21 Boulevard in Beaune -- a fantastic restaurant in an old, beautiful building. Some of the best pork that I've had in...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
June 10th, 2019, 6:21 am
Old Wine Spectator, Time Magazines

Last post by Victor Hong « June 10th, 2019, 4:38 am
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by Nola Palomar » June 9th, 2019, 7:00 am

I’m trying to clear out some bookshelves so I can paint. I thought I would just throw away the old magazines that are on the bottom shelf, but then I...

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Last post by Victor Hong
June 10th, 2019, 4:38 am
Added: even crappier TN's but cool photographs; a second charity tasting 06/08/19

Last post by Warren Taranow « June 9th, 2019, 10:51 pm
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by Warren Taranow » June 2nd, 2019, 10:24 am

Here's a photo taken at the end of a wine tasting. We had donated it to a charity auction for a local family support center dedicated to ending child...

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Last post by Warren Taranow
June 9th, 2019, 10:51 pm
TN: 2007 A shitty Oregon Vintage?

Last post by Rick Allen « June 9th, 2019, 9:30 pm
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by Loren Sonkin » April 11th, 2013, 6:14 am

2007 A SHITTY OREGON VINTAGE? - Lou's (4/11/2013#

Last night a group of us met to taste the 2007 vintage Pinot Noir's from Oregon. Lou has been...

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Last post by Rick Allen
June 9th, 2019, 9:30 pm
TN: 2009 Arnot-Roberts Sangiovese Antica Vineyard

Last post by Drew Goin « June 9th, 2019, 9:29 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 9th, 2019, 3:54 pm

2009 Arnot-Roberts Sangiovese Antica Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak (6/9/2019)
Seven years since the last time I had this...

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Last post by Drew Goin
June 9th, 2019, 9:29 pm
Domaine Glennon: TN and thoughts

Last post by Doug Uno « June 9th, 2019, 7:35 pm
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by awilliamson4 » June 3rd, 2019, 1:51 pm

I just wanted to share a discovery that I just had. I was at our groups annual summer sipper event where we get the significant others and kids...

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Last post by Doug Uno
June 9th, 2019, 7:35 pm
Blind tasting the 2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard

Last post by Drew Goin « June 9th, 2019, 7:28 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 6th, 2019, 5:11 am

2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Evangelho Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County (6/5/2019)
Played a game with this...

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Last post by Drew Goin
June 9th, 2019, 7:28 pm
TN: 2018 Bevan Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack

Last post by J a y H a c k « June 9th, 2019, 7:22 pm
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by J a y H a c k » June 8th, 2019, 7:14 pm

2018 Bevan Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack - USA, California, Sonoma County, Bennett Valley (6/8/2019)
This is an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc....

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Last post by J a y H a c k
June 9th, 2019, 7:22 pm
BYOB bottle for dinner tonight- seeking feedback on a couple of options

Last post by Kirk.Grant « June 9th, 2019, 6:34 pm
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by Matt Mauldin » June 8th, 2019, 1:01 pm

I'm celebrating a special occasion tonight and am bringing a bottle from my locker to the restaurant. My collection is all mostly within 15 years,...

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Last post by Kirk.Grant
June 9th, 2019, 6:34 pm
Dinner at Marche` Moderne w/ 02` Cristal and 93` Williams Selyem RRV Pinot

Last post by Blake Brown « June 9th, 2019, 5:29 pm
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by Blake Brown » June 9th, 2019, 11:19 am

After a fabulous dinner with a great group of wine centric guys at The Winery in Newport Beach, Roelanda and I enjoyed our own night out on the town...

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Last post by Blake Brown
June 9th, 2019, 5:29 pm
1999 Boillot Volnay 1er Cru ‘Brouillards’

Last post by Kent Comley « June 9th, 2019, 4:57 pm
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by Dan Kravitz » June 9th, 2019, 4:19 pm

Spur-of-the-moment need for a light red wine as an aperitif. This worked.

Pop and pour. Surprisingly dark color for 20 year Volnay. Aromas were...

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Last post by Kent Comley
June 9th, 2019, 4:57 pm
TN: 2012 von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling trocken (Germany, Pfalz)

Last post by Adam Noble « June 9th, 2019, 4:45 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » June 9th, 2019, 2:26 pm

2012 von Winning Deidesheimer Paradiesgarten Riesling trocken - Germany, Pfalz (6/9/2019)
Riesling on the rocks! Still plenty of crisp fruit, and...

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Last post by Adam Noble
June 9th, 2019, 4:45 pm
Theme ideas for tasting that I will host?

Last post by Ian S « June 9th, 2019, 4:08 pm
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by J Murphy » April 26th, 2019, 2:20 pm

Hello

Myself and 4 other couples that we know get together every other month to taste wines.

The idea is that host home selects the theme and wines...

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Last post by Ian S
June 9th, 2019, 4:08 pm
TN: 2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « June 9th, 2019, 3:55 pm
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by Charlie Carnes » June 9th, 2019, 8:42 am

2016 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard - USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains (6/2/2019)
This wine, from 500ml, is singing...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
June 9th, 2019, 3:55 pm
TN: 2007 Cantina Del Pino Barbaresco Albesani

Last post by Jud Reis « June 9th, 2019, 2:54 pm

by Jud Reis » June 9th, 2019, 2:54 pm

Popped and poured. Deep garnet color, just a little bricking on the rim. Lovely nose of dark cherry, tar and black pepper. Tannins pretty much...

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Last post by Jud Reis
June 9th, 2019, 2:54 pm
Fine Disregard Spring Release

Last post by Siun o'Connell « June 9th, 2019, 2:46 pm
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by julianseersmartin » March 12th, 2019, 11:04 am

I went all in on the Mataro as I can't wait to see what they've done with it. Skipped the Semillion as I don't have the patience to age it....and...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
June 9th, 2019, 2:46 pm
TN: 2014 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share

Last post by John Glas « June 9th, 2019, 2:24 pm

by John Glas » June 9th, 2019, 2:24 pm

2014 Two Hands Shiraz Angels Share - Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale (6/7/2019)
Day 1: Floral, spice, clay, raspberries and...

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Last post by John Glas
June 9th, 2019, 2:24 pm
TN: 2013 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay 3-D (USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills)

Last post by John Glas « June 9th, 2019, 12:22 pm

by John Glas » June 9th, 2019, 12:22 pm

2013 Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay 3-D - USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills (6/7/2019)
Day 1: Excellent wine. Lemon, chalk, spice, apricot...

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Last post by John Glas
June 9th, 2019, 12:22 pm
TN: '05 KB Garys', '07 Fogdog, `09 Drew Family Valenti

Last post by Ron Erickson « June 9th, 2019, 11:50 am
Replies: 5
by John Oglesby » October 30th, 2011, 4:50 pm

2005 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (10/30/2011)
Dark Garnet red, translucent....

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Last post by Ron Erickson
June 9th, 2019, 11:50 am
TN: ‘98 Dominique st. Emilion

Last post by johngonzales « June 9th, 2019, 11:27 am
Replies: 3
by jbray23 » June 8th, 2019, 9:16 pm

Decanted for sediment and placed back in the bottle, started drinking about 3 hours later.

I poured a little when I decanted to see where it was at,...

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Last post by johngonzales
June 9th, 2019, 11:27 am
TN: 2015 Once & Future Wine Zinfandel Old Vine Bedrock Vineyard

Last post by Mark Fister « June 9th, 2019, 11:23 am
Replies: 7
by D@vid Bu3ker » June 5th, 2019, 4:58 am

2015 Once & Future Wine Zinfandel Old Vine Bedrock Vineyard - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley (6/4/2019)
Once & Future wines always...

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Last post by Mark Fister
June 9th, 2019, 11:23 am
TN: Ruppert-Leroy, Heidseick, Marc Morey, PYCM, Mouton, Pommard, By Farr, Barret, Pialade, Rhys

Last post by alan weinberg « June 9th, 2019, 10:55 am
Replies: 5
by Chris V. » June 7th, 2019, 6:40 pm

A SPRING SATURDAY AT DAVE'S PLACE - (6/1/2019)

NV Ruppert-Leroy Champagne Pinot Noir Brut Nature Les Cognaux - France, Champagne
Very nice...

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Last post by alan weinberg
June 9th, 2019, 10:55 am
TN: 2006 Terredora di Paolo Taurasi CampoRe (Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG)

Last post by Dale McClaran « June 9th, 2019, 10:36 am

by Dale McClaran » June 9th, 2019, 10:36 am

2006 Terredora di Paolo Taurasi CampoRe - Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG (6/9/2019)
Decanted 3 hrs. Good showing for this 13 year old Taurasi, chock...

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Last post by Dale McClaran
June 9th, 2019, 10:36 am
Robert A. Alfert, Jr., was right

Last post by Ron Erickson « June 9th, 2019, 9:46 am
Replies: 48
by Neal.Mollen » June 8th, 2019, 7:02 am

Not that he isn't always, but this 2014 Lanessan is pretty good stuff. I am not sure that I would open many bottles at this point; flannel tannins...

48 Replies

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Last post by Ron Erickson
June 9th, 2019, 9:46 am
Consolidated 2016 Beaujolais TNs

Last post by Robert M yers « June 9th, 2019, 7:43 am
Replies: 51
by Steve Brickley » January 13th, 2017, 4:20 pm
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Last post by Robert M yers
June 9th, 2019, 7:43 am
TN: 1998 Albert Mann Riesling Furstentum Vendanges Tardives

Last post by Greg K « June 9th, 2019, 7:36 am
Replies: 5
by D@vid Bu3ker » June 8th, 2019, 1:51 pm

1998 Albert Mann Riesling Furstentum Vendanges Tardives - France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru (6/8/2019)
Bought on release nearly 20 years ago, I never...

5 Replies

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Last post by Greg K
June 9th, 2019, 7:36 am
Coolbot Review

Last post by John S « June 9th, 2019, 5:58 am
Replies: 25
by AndrewH » January 20th, 2015, 5:39 pm

I've been meaning to write this review up, and was prompted to do so by another post today. Disclosure: No financial connection or anything similar....

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Last post by John S
June 9th, 2019, 5:58 am
How long after vintage are vintage Ports realeased?

Last post by Doug Schulman « June 9th, 2019, 5:56 am
Replies: 10
by Brandon R » June 6th, 2019, 8:36 am

I just read Neal Martin's article over on Vinous in which he wrote about the recently-declared 2017 vintage in Portugal, mainly focusing on a handful...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
June 9th, 2019, 5:56 am
TN: L'Evangile 1988, Pomerol

Last post by Gerhard P. « June 9th, 2019, 1:29 am
Replies: 8
by Rudi Finkler » June 8th, 2019, 9:41 am

L’Evangile 1988, last night, was excellent. A delicate, aromatic nose of flowers, herbs and spices is followed by a silky textured palate, with a...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
June 9th, 2019, 1:29 am
TN: 2010 Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Côte du Py (France, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Morgon)

Last post by IlkkaL « June 8th, 2019, 11:47 pm
Replies: 2
by IlkkaL » June 8th, 2019, 9:10 am

Well my surprise of the year so far is here without a doubt. I guess I was yet to have my aged Beaujolais epiphany (surely there are some who do not...

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Last post by IlkkaL
June 8th, 2019, 11:47 pm
PSA-Montelena Large Formats

Last post by Robert M yers « June 8th, 2019, 10:29 pm
Replies: 1
by Brent C l a y t o n » June 8th, 2019, 2:00 pm

An interesting offer from Marty’s.

I don’t think they ship, but if they’re opening up the library it would be worth a trip to pick up your...

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Last post by Robert M yers
June 8th, 2019, 10:29 pm
New Yorker article on supertasters

Last post by Arv R « June 8th, 2019, 9:40 pm
Replies: 7
by brodie thomson » December 30th, 2018, 5:03 pm

Both entertaining and interesting. Seriously doubt I am a supertaster but would not be at all surprised if my wife is one.

Brodie

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Last post by Arv R
June 8th, 2019, 9:40 pm
Short TN: 2009 Clos Saron Pinot Noir Home Vineyard (USA, California, Sierra Foothills)

Last post by G. Bienstock « June 8th, 2019, 9:23 pm
Replies: 35
by Charlie Carnes » October 31st, 2011, 3:30 pm

2009 Clos Saron Pinot Noir Home Vineyard - USA, California, Sierra Foothills (10/31/2011)
Pop and pour, drink for two days. Light red, nearly...

35 Replies

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Last post by G. Bienstock
June 8th, 2019, 9:23 pm
Is the number of single vineyard Pinot Noirs being produced in Cali out of control?

Last post by Peter Valiquette « June 8th, 2019, 7:28 pm
Replies: 62
by Brandon R » May 20th, 2019, 3:08 pm
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I have been browsing the recently published Exploring The Best New Releases from Sonoma and Beyond article on Vinous by Antonio Galloni. I was amazed...
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Last post by Peter Valiquette
June 8th, 2019, 7:28 pm
Help me with a sparkling wine tasting party

Last post by Jud Reis « June 8th, 2019, 5:33 pm
Replies: 35
by Steve Bird » May 5th, 2019, 2:47 pm

I like bubbles, but my wife does not. Hence, I don't drink it much. But we're throwing a party for our friends to taste different types of sparkling...

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Last post by Jud Reis
June 8th, 2019, 5:33 pm
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by David Buck « June 8th, 2019, 3:47 pm
Replies: 7034
by Frank Smith » May 12th, 2011, 12:59 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
June 8th, 2019, 3:47 pm
Pythagorean cup and wine - Do you know any other inventions/patents/mechanisms about wine?

Last post by Richard Albert « June 8th, 2019, 2:35 pm
Replies: 7
by I. Tsergoulas » June 8th, 2019, 12:05 pm

As the title reveals, I read about the Pythagorean cup ( ) and was amazed byt its simplicity and connection to wine habits. (briefly, a Pythagorean...

7 Replies

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Last post by Richard Albert
June 8th, 2019, 2:35 pm
Anyone tried the 2017 Becklyns yet?

Last post by Anton D « June 8th, 2019, 1:13 pm
Replies: 34
by Frank Z » May 20th, 2019, 9:24 am

Got an email a few days ago regarding the 2017 Cabernet release, along with a new wine they are introducing using the best blocks of Missouri...

34 Replies

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Last post by Anton D
June 8th, 2019, 1:13 pm
Beaujolais: what back vintages are you drinking now?

Last post by Lee Short « June 8th, 2019, 12:46 pm
Replies: 16
by danupdike » June 4th, 2019, 11:04 am

I realized I've been sitting on a decent amount of Cru Beaujolais from 2009 through 2015 (lots of JP Brun, Lapierre, Bouland, etc). I know it might...

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Last post by Lee Short
June 8th, 2019, 12:46 pm
TN: 2016 Domaine Faury St. Joseph Vieilles Vignes

Last post by Pat Martin « June 8th, 2019, 11:40 am
Replies: 3
by Dale McClaran » June 8th, 2019, 9:57 am

2016 Domaine Faury St. Joseph Vieilles Vignes - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph (6/8/2019)
Decanted 2 hrs. At first pour, this seemed...

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Last post by Pat Martin
June 8th, 2019, 11:40 am
Jaffurs futures release

Last post by Michael Martin « June 8th, 2019, 11:07 am
Replies: 13
by Nate Simon » June 1st, 2019, 12:29 pm

Received an email on this today. I have no experience with this winery, but have heard good stuff. Anyone able to provide some guidance?

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Last post by Michael Martin
June 8th, 2019, 11:07 am
TN: 2010 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Bourgogne

Last post by B. Buzzini « June 8th, 2019, 10:50 am
Replies: 3
by B. Buzzini » June 7th, 2019, 7:52 pm

2010 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Bourgogne - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (6/7/2019)
Unfortunately these Bourgogne's are become scarcer and...

3 Replies

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Last post by B. Buzzini
June 8th, 2019, 10:50 am
Canadians in here?

Last post by Frederico L e e « June 8th, 2019, 7:59 am
Replies: 43
by B.J. Law » February 4th, 2019, 3:44 pm

Hi. I just joined this group. I'm looking to see if anybody else is from Canada or if there are any sub-forums that would be good to post to...

43 Replies

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Last post by Frederico L e e
June 8th, 2019, 7:59 am
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by Michael Martin « June 8th, 2019, 7:17 am
Replies: 1392
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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 Michael Martin
June 8th, 2019, 7:17 am
Robert Parker retires

Last post by GregT « June 8th, 2019, 1:18 am
Replies: 125
by Jörgen Lindström Carlvik » May 16th, 2019, 12:15 pm
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Last post by GregT
June 8th, 2019, 1:18 am
TN: 2016 Sandlands Trousseau Sonoma County

Last post by Jim Brennan « June 7th, 2019, 10:08 pm
Replies: 16
by Tom DeBiase » June 6th, 2019, 2:57 pm

Every vintage of this wine really delivers and the 2016 is no different. Decanted this for an hour and glad I did, gorgeous aroma of crushed...

16 Replies

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Last post by Jim Brennan
June 7th, 2019, 10:08 pm
W&S: DavidDarlington on the Teldeschis

Last post by ClydeUnderwood « June 7th, 2019, 8:06 pm
Replies: 1
by TomHill » June 2nd, 2019, 2:07 pm

David, one of the best wine writers around, has a terrific artcle in the latest Wines&Spirits magazine, untangling the complicated Teldeschi family...

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Last post by ClydeUnderwood
June 7th, 2019, 8:06 pm
TN: 2007 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

Last post by B. Buzzini « June 7th, 2019, 7:00 pm

by B. Buzzini » June 7th, 2019, 7:00 pm

2007 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru (6/7/2019)
Last bottle of three...first one in...

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Last post by B. Buzzini
June 7th, 2019, 7:00 pm
TN: 2012 Keplinger Sumo Shake Ridge (USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County)

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « June 7th, 2019, 6:54 pm
Replies: 2
by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld » June 7th, 2019, 5:38 pm

2012 Keplinger Sumo Shake Ridge - USA, California, Sierra Foothills, Amador County (6/7/2019)
I don’t like wines like this much anymore as my palate...

2 Replies

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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
June 7th, 2019, 6:54 pm
The End Of Days

Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld « June 7th, 2019, 5:28 pm
Replies: 17
by Nate Simon » June 7th, 2019, 11:49 am

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Last post by Sc0tt F!tzger@ld
June 7th, 2019, 5:28 pm
TN: 2006 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti)

Last post by Ken V « June 7th, 2019, 3:25 pm
Replies: 30
by A. So » May 19th, 2019, 1:22 pm

2006 Cappellano Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Fiorin (Gabutti) - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (5/19/2019)
Advanced colour for a 2006. There's more...

30 Replies

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Last post by Ken V
June 7th, 2019, 3:25 pm
Champagne Christophe Baron

Last post by Bryan Carr « June 7th, 2019, 12:28 pm
Replies: 29
by Robert M yers » May 30th, 2019, 3:26 am

I have to admit I never saw this one coming. Why not though as everyone seems to be making bubbles these days. He does up the ante though with 100%...

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Last post by Bryan Carr
June 7th, 2019, 12:28 pm
TN: 2018 Arcadian Theresa-Noelle Rose of Pinot

Last post by Bryan Cottriel « June 7th, 2019, 12:06 pm
Replies: 3
by Bryan Cottriel » June 7th, 2019, 9:45 am

Joe recently released this and mine showed up yesterday. I chilled it down and man is a great rose.

My first impression was that it is pretty dark...

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Last post by Bryan Cottriel
June 7th, 2019, 12:06 pm
TN: 2006 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro (with slow-and-low Bolognese sauce)

Last post by John Kight « June 7th, 2019, 11:18 am
Replies: 4
by Todd F r e n c h » June 1st, 2019, 3:51 pm

Popped this forum favorite to see how it is going, with two bottles total remaining, looks like I let the other one wait a bit, perhaps 5 more years....

4 Replies

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Last post by John Kight
June 7th, 2019, 11:18 am
Value in Burgundy: 2000 Maison Leroy Bourgogne (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne)

Last post by Jayson Cohen « June 7th, 2019, 10:42 am
Replies: 13
by Fred C » June 4th, 2019, 3:26 pm

2000 Maison Leroy Bourgogne - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (6/4/2019)
Who says there is no value in burgundy? $50 wine with age drinking in the zone....

13 Replies

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Last post by Jayson Cohen
June 7th, 2019, 10:42 am
A huge victory for Ct wine consumers. SB-647 Shipping legaliized ! YES !

Last post by Rob Lynch « June 7th, 2019, 10:33 am
Replies: 11
by Jonathan Sirot » June 6th, 2019, 5:28 pm

After several years of going through the legislature it appears that Ct is about to become the 15th state where it is legal to ship into from out of...

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Last post by Rob Lynch
June 7th, 2019, 10:33 am

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