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Important new changes on the 'memberships', new system, etc

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

by Todd F r e n c h » March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

After months of research, I've finally installed a new system that allows those who choose one of our 'membership' options (Grand Cru Crü, Monopole...

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TN: 1995 Ravenswood Icon (USA, California, Sonoma County)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 13th, 2021, 7:12 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » April 9th, 2021, 6:33 pm

1995 Ravenswood Icon - USA, California, Sonoma County (4/9/2021)
Library release, acquired in 2020 when Joel Peterson offered back catalog wines....

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 13th, 2021, 7:12 am
Richebourg and Richebourg sous Veroilles

Last post by Peter Chiu « April 13th, 2021, 6:27 am
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by Gaudissabois Johan » March 11th, 2021, 4:23 am

Friends,

Is there really a difference between Richebourg sous Veroilles and the real Richebourg? One time wine maker at Hudelot-Noellat's Pierre...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
April 13th, 2021, 6:27 am
Saturday Night at Anton's with MacDonald and Friends

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 13th, 2021, 6:20 am
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by David Baum » April 12th, 2021, 2:25 pm

Just got back from a college visit to Chico with daughter and ex. I figured it was an opportunity to meet Anton in person and pull some corks. He...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
April 13th, 2021, 6:20 am
Back vintage (84/5?) dessert-wine (port/Sauternes?) recommendations

Last post by James D. « April 13th, 2021, 6:18 am
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by James D. » April 11th, 2021, 2:52 pm

Planning a wedding and I get to do the wine. I have ideas for the regular courses but am trying to think of something to do for a dessert wine. Our...

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Last post by James D.
April 13th, 2021, 6:18 am
TN: carry that weight

Last post by Ed Steinway « April 13th, 2021, 6:13 am
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by Markus S » April 12th, 2021, 6:05 pm

Title inspired by the heavy water thread.

Pierre Luneau-Papin, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, 'Clos des Allees', 'vieilles vignes', 2006
Medium...

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Last post by Ed Steinway
April 13th, 2021, 6:13 am
TN: Rousseau Chambertin v Rousseau Clos de Beze vertical battle - WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME!?

Last post by Laurent Gibet « April 13th, 2021, 4:59 am
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by c fu » April 8th, 2021, 2:10 pm

ROUSSEAU CHAMBERTIN V ROUSSEAU CLOS DE BEZE VERTICAL BATTLE - WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME!? - Jonathan Club (4/8/2021)

Dinner was some time in the...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
April 13th, 2021, 4:59 am
Marcassin

Last post by Adrian Huntington « April 12th, 2021, 11:10 pm
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by A Rosen » April 5th, 2019, 10:55 am
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2013 chardonnay allocation.....

Curious if anyone has heard anything?
Thanks.
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Last post by Adrian Huntington
April 12th, 2021, 11:10 pm
Potential Wineries to Visit in Napa

Last post by T. Altmayer « April 12th, 2021, 8:59 pm
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by Brad Giuliano » March 6th, 2019, 10:41 am
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My family and I are taking a trip out to Napa in the fall and my father, who has been a buyer of Bryant Family for some years now, reached out to ask...
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Last post by T. Altmayer
April 12th, 2021, 8:59 pm
Caymus 2012 surprisingly re-selling for a few multiples???

Last post by Jim Brennan « April 12th, 2021, 8:25 pm
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by Gray G » February 24th, 2019, 8:41 pm
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Caymus is always a crowd pleaser, boom boom boom

So I bought a bunch of the 2012 in 750s and 1.0s back at release.

Been drinking at a nomal clip,...
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Last post by Jim Brennan
April 12th, 2021, 8:25 pm
Oregon trip in march: what wine town to stay in?

Last post by Rick Allen « April 12th, 2021, 7:29 pm
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by davidlown » February 27th, 2017, 4:13 pm
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2 of the 3 days of march 17-19 we want to stay either in McMinnville, Dundee, or newberg. We want to go to the best possible vineyards (which we're...
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Last post by Rick Allen
April 12th, 2021, 7:29 pm
2017 Chateau Ferran Pessac-Leognan Blanc -

Last post by Dan Kravitz « April 12th, 2021, 4:59 pm

by Dan Kravitz » April 12th, 2021, 4:59 pm

Nice but subdued aromas of lively pear, and hints of hay and quince. The palate is fresh and tender, nicely balanced with enough piquant acidity in...

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April 12th, 2021, 4:59 pm
TN: 2019 Division Winemaking Company Gamay Noir Division-Villages, "L Avoiron"

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 12th, 2021, 4:49 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » April 12th, 2021, 4:49 pm

2019 Division Winemaking Company Gamay Noir Division-Villages, L Avoiron - USA, Oregon (4/12/2021)
Fresh, just cut strawberry, sprinkled with a dash...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 12th, 2021, 4:49 pm
SWR: Taste of Heavy Water..

Last post by Al Osterheld « April 12th, 2021, 2:30 pm
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by TomHill » April 11th, 2021, 5:09 pm

I'm sure you've all been dying to know:

That heavy water (D2O) tastes sweeter than normal (H2O) water.
That was a subject that was debated back...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
April 12th, 2021, 2:30 pm
Protecting my hardwood floor from the feet of my MASSIVE incoming wine fridge

Last post by Ross Michels « April 12th, 2021, 1:34 pm
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by Ross Michels » April 9th, 2021, 1:32 pm

I have a Wine Enthusiast classic XL 300 bottle wine cellar incoming in the next couple of weeks. I will be setting it on top of original 100 year old...

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Last post by Ross Michels
April 12th, 2021, 1:34 pm
1921 a mythical vintage in Germany

Last post by A Songeur « April 12th, 2021, 1:21 pm
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by Martin Zwick » April 12th, 2021, 1:15 am

Just read the new released issue of Mosel Fine Wines No. 56 with an article about the German vintage 1921. It reminded me on a mind-blowing 1921 TBA...

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Last post by A Songeur
April 12th, 2021, 1:21 pm
Retailer check: Yahyn

Last post by Markus S « April 12th, 2021, 12:26 pm
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by MikeY » April 8th, 2021, 7:41 am

Hi, any thoughts or experience with yahyn.com? I see that their HQ is New Hampshire, which has some of the most restrictive wine laws in the US, so...

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Last post by Markus S
April 12th, 2021, 12:26 pm
TN: Biokult Naken Skin-Frmtd White Burgenland '19...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 12th, 2021, 12:20 pm

by TomHill » April 12th, 2021, 12:20 pm

Tried this orange wine last night:
1. Biokult Naken Skin-Fermented Wine Burgenland (90% PinotGris/10% Musketeller; Organic/Demeter; dry; 10.5%;...

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Last post by TomHill
April 12th, 2021, 12:20 pm
Château Jean Faure - St.Emilion 2017

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « April 12th, 2021, 11:44 am
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by Julian Marshall » April 8th, 2021, 12:55 am

When is a Saint Emilion not a Saint Emilion? When it's like this one! If, like me, you stopped buying Saint Emilions after 2008, sold all your 2005s...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
April 12th, 2021, 11:44 am
Santa Clara & San Benito Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « April 12th, 2021, 11:14 am
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by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 10:35 pm
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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
April 12th, 2021, 11:14 am
LastBottleWines.com (Last Bottle Wines) Deal Discussion Thread

Last post by joejolesch « April 12th, 2021, 10:43 am
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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 joejolesch
April 12th, 2021, 10:43 am
Personal Wine Delivery Casual Dinner :)

Last post by Jonathan Favre « April 12th, 2021, 8:44 am
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by Jonathan Favre » April 9th, 2021, 9:58 am

Good friends who own a great wine shop in the San Diego area drove out to personally deliver 2-3 years worth of purchases - a business/pleasure drive...

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Last post by Jonathan Favre
April 12th, 2021, 8:44 am
04`Cristal and L-P Alexandra Rose, 69` Leroy Meursault, 03` Laurent Clos Vougeot, 12` Gros Clos Vougeot,94` Ramos Pintos

Last post by Blake Brown « April 12th, 2021, 7:55 am
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by Blake Brown » April 8th, 2021, 12:18 pm

Along with 2 other couples, we recently enjoyed a fabulous gourmet dinner at one of LA`s best, Providence. We were ideally situated in a private room...

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Last post by Blake Brown
April 12th, 2021, 7:55 am
TN: Another lost Friday afternoon gathering – Mostly Burgundies with a few from Piedmont

Last post by Joshua Kates « April 12th, 2021, 7:25 am
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by k s h i n » April 11th, 2021, 1:31 pm

ANOTHER LOST FRIDAY AFTERNOON GATHERING – MOSTLY BURGUNDIES WITH A FEW FROM PIEDMONT - Jailbreak Brewery, Laurel, MD (4/9/2021)

Six of us got...

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Last post by Joshua Kates
April 12th, 2021, 7:25 am
Have wine auction lots become much more scarce....?

Last post by Victor Hong « April 12th, 2021, 7:00 am
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by Victor Hong » January 17th, 2021, 7:18 pm
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.....and expensive?

Geez.....
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Last post by Victor Hong
April 12th, 2021, 7:00 am
TN: Aged Napa versus Aged Bordeaux at Cork Vault

Last post by rsmithjr « April 12th, 2021, 6:05 am
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by Kevin Patrick » April 11th, 2021, 12:18 pm

20210410_235007.jpg AGED NAPA VERSUS AGED BORDEAUX AT CORK VAULT - Charlotte, NC (4/10/2021)

We gathered a few members to put some aged wines to...

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Last post by rsmithjr
April 12th, 2021, 6:05 am
"If You Irrigate, It's Not Terroir..."

Last post by Jonathan Loesberg « April 12th, 2021, 6:00 am
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I was listening to one of the Dalton podcasts with Daniel Brunier of Vieux Telegraphe, and was really interested in a statement he made. His comment...
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Last post by Jonathan Loesberg
April 12th, 2021, 6:00 am
NYTimes: Jersey The Next Napa???

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « April 12th, 2021, 5:08 am
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by TomHill » March 12th, 2013, 9:16 am
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NYTimes:JoiseyWines

Seems I've heard this story befor..but for Virginia/Idaho/NewMexico/Texas....

I like...
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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
April 12th, 2021, 5:08 am
TN: A random assortment of French naturalists / minimal intervention wines

Last post by Laurent Gibet « April 12th, 2021, 4:56 am
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by Otto Forsberg » May 15th, 2020, 2:34 am

This was the first tasting I attended since the social distancing began. As a precaution this tasting was arranged so that everyone could sit as far...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
April 12th, 2021, 4:56 am
Corked White Burgundy! GAHHH!

Last post by Dennis Borczon « April 12th, 2021, 4:41 am
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by Noah C » April 10th, 2021, 8:00 pm

White Burgundy is SOOO frustrating! I need a place to rant for just a minute. To set the stage...I lack the resources or opportunities to indulge in...

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Last post by Dennis Borczon
April 12th, 2021, 4:41 am
Wine Locker at Restaurant

Last post by Jim F « April 12th, 2021, 4:37 am
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by z_hart » May 29th, 2019, 3:33 pm
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I'm considering getting a wine locker at a restaurant that's at our club. There's an upfront fee and a monthly fee, but wine's for the locker are...
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Last post by Jim F
April 12th, 2021, 4:37 am
TN: 2010 Hacienda Monasterio [Ribera del Duero]

Last post by Arv R « April 11th, 2021, 9:51 pm
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by Arv R » April 11th, 2021, 5:56 pm

2010 Hacienda Monasterio This is a big 15% abv wine made by the Dane Peter Sisseck, who also is known for being Pingus's winemaker. Note that they no...

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Last post by Arv R
April 11th, 2021, 9:51 pm
Which Carlisle are you drinking?

Last post by P Turk « April 11th, 2021, 7:56 pm
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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 P Turk
April 11th, 2021, 7:56 pm
I let a nice wine wither and fade in my wine locker

Last post by Phil T r o t t e r « April 11th, 2021, 5:57 pm
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by stevetimko » April 11th, 2021, 2:55 pm

2005 Core Hard Core - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (4/10/2021)
Congratulations to Dave Corey. This wine is still showing...

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Last post by Phil T r o t t e r
April 11th, 2021, 5:57 pm
What bottle of wine did you open today?

Last post by Phil T r o t t e r « April 11th, 2021, 5:53 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 Phil T r o t t e r
April 11th, 2021, 5:53 pm
Who is using DIAM?

Last post by Rodrigo B « April 11th, 2021, 5:50 pm
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by Howard Cooper » May 10th, 2017, 8:44 am
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From posts on a number of threads, it seems so far that using DIAM closures may be reducing or eliminating premox. I don't really know until I open a...
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Last post by Rodrigo B
April 11th, 2021, 5:50 pm
What Patricia Green Cellars are you drinking?

Last post by Mattstolz « April 11th, 2021, 5:25 pm
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by Patrick T a y l o r » February 10th, 2021, 6:51 pm

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

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Last post by Mattstolz
April 11th, 2021, 5:25 pm
Dureuil-Janthial Rully 2018 red & white

Last post by Peter Chiu « April 11th, 2021, 5:16 pm
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by Phil T r o t t e r » April 10th, 2021, 6:09 pm

First experience with both. Spoiler alert: quite happy.

2018 Dureuil-Janthial Rully - France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Rully (4/10/2021)...

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Last post by Peter Chiu
April 11th, 2021, 5:16 pm
TN: Marcel Deiss 2011 Huebuhl

Last post by Andrew Bair « April 11th, 2021, 4:56 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » April 9th, 2021, 10:44 pm

Berserkers,

It's been ages since I've had a Marcel Deiss. The LCBO brought in his famous Cru field blends once many years ago at very affordable...

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Last post by Andrew Bair
April 11th, 2021, 4:56 pm
TN: 1999 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)

Last post by Doug Lee « April 11th, 2021, 4:18 pm
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by Doug Lee » April 11th, 2021, 12:02 pm

1999 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (4/10/2021)
Required 4 hours in the decanter and 2 hours in...

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Last post by Doug Lee
April 11th, 2021, 4:18 pm
TN: 2018 Enfield Wine Co. Merlot Michael Black Vineyard

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 11th, 2021, 4:17 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » April 11th, 2021, 4:17 pm

2018 Enfield Wine Co. Merlot Michael Black Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Coombsville (4/11/2021)
Three hours in the decanter, then bam!...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 11th, 2021, 4:17 pm
TN: Two New Arnot-Roberts Whites...(short/boring)

Last post by M. Dildine « April 11th, 2021, 3:26 pm
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by TomHill » April 11th, 2021, 1:31 pm

We tried this weekend:
1. Arnot-Roberts OldVine WW HeinsteinVnyd/SonomaVlly (4 brls; 12.5%; 65 yr old vnyd; Riesling+ GWT/Chard/TrousseauGris/+ 6%...

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Last post by M. Dildine
April 11th, 2021, 3:26 pm
Ravenswood library offer

Last post by Demian Saenz « April 11th, 2021, 3:17 pm
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Got a notification of an upcoming offer thru the Once and Future site. Hopefully I can get in on some aged Zinfandel.
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Last post by Demian Saenz
April 11th, 2021, 3:17 pm
Why doesn’t Bevan sell out?

Last post by Zachary Mancini « April 11th, 2021, 3:12 pm
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by FMansfield » February 26th, 2021, 1:24 pm
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Bevan wines are REALLY good, obtain very high scores, age well, and are top tier. The wines are similarly priced to other top tier SVDs and his blend...
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Last post by Zachary Mancini
April 11th, 2021, 3:12 pm
2013 Kutch Rosé of Pinot Noir (Not Quite a TN)

Last post by David K o l i n « April 11th, 2021, 2:43 pm

by David K o l i n » April 11th, 2021, 2:43 pm

MAMA!

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Last post by David K o l i n
April 11th, 2021, 2:43 pm
TN: Brewer-Clifton Chard Sta.RitaHills '15...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « April 11th, 2021, 1:45 pm

by TomHill » April 11th, 2021, 1:45 pm

Tried this eldery Chard this weekend:
1. Brewer-Clifton Chard St.RitaHills (14.0%; www.BrewerClifton.com) Lompoc 2015 : Med.dark gold color; strong...

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Last post by TomHill
April 11th, 2021, 1:45 pm
A Few Recent Tastes XLII

Last post by Marc_Hanes « April 11th, 2021, 10:31 am

by Marc_Hanes » April 11th, 2021, 10:31 am

2012 Penfolds Chardonnay Yattarna Bin 144. Strong green tint to the yellow base, glossy shine and glow. Nose of expensive oak featuring lime zest,...

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Last post by Marc_Hanes
April 11th, 2021, 10:31 am
FedEx Craziness

Last post by Andrew Demaree « April 11th, 2021, 10:26 am
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by TomHill » April 1st, 2021, 8:51 am
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Last post by Andrew Demaree
April 11th, 2021, 10:26 am
2017 J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé

Last post by Dennis Atick « April 11th, 2021, 10:23 am
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by Sean S y d n e y » July 7th, 2020, 4:35 pm

Delicious and refreshing.

Wet stone, yellow apple, and white peach greet you on the nose. Elegant, the palate is pear and crisp lemon, the fruit...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
April 11th, 2021, 10:23 am
Ceritas - Save the date 2/4/21

Last post by Adam Frisch « April 11th, 2021, 10:15 am
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FALL 2019 RELEASE

THURSDAY / AUGUST 8TH / 8AM PACIFIC

Dear Friends,

We are excited to release our FALL 2017 vintage wines to you this coming...
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Last post by Adam Frisch
April 11th, 2021, 10:15 am
TN: 2006 Arcadian Pinot Noir Francesca's Cuvée

Last post by Doug Lee « April 11th, 2021, 9:53 am
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by Doug Lee » April 10th, 2021, 8:38 am

2006 Arcadian Pinot Noir Francesca's Cuvée - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (4/9/2021)
Darker translucent ruby. Copious...

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Last post by Doug Lee
April 11th, 2021, 9:53 am
TN: Two More CaveSpring Ontario Wines...(short/boring)

Last post by bob parsons alberta « April 11th, 2021, 9:31 am
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by TomHill » March 30th, 2021, 1:09 pm

Tried these two additional CaveSpring wines last week:
1. CaveSpring CabFranc VQA: NiagaraPenninsula (13.5%; www.CaveSpring.com) Jordan/Ontario 2017...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
April 11th, 2021, 9:31 am
My new 100 point scale

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 11th, 2021, 9:19 am
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by Mark Golodetz » April 9th, 2021, 7:12 am
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94-98 A really great wine. I...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 11th, 2021, 9:19 am
Inside Bordeaux

Last post by TChristenfeld « April 11th, 2021, 9:12 am
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by TChristenfeld » April 6th, 2021, 11:56 am

My best wine purchase of the year has been not a bottle but a book: Inside Bordeaux, by Jane Anson. I went to college before the explosion in...

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Last post by TChristenfeld
April 11th, 2021, 9:12 am
1970 Gaja and 1989 Gaja Sori San Lorenzo

Last post by Blake Brown « April 11th, 2021, 8:58 am
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by Blake Brown » April 4th, 2021, 3:58 pm

I’ve long been a fan of Angelo Gaja and his wines even before meeting him at Vinitaly a few decades ago. He is a class act and a framed photo of the...

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Last post by Blake Brown
April 11th, 2021, 8:58 am
TN: A large Ribeira Sacra / Mencía tasting (plus a random bunch of other wines)

Last post by Otto Forsberg « April 11th, 2021, 8:48 am
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by Otto Forsberg » April 8th, 2021, 5:40 am

Our last tasting of the crazy 2020 was on the reds of Ribeira Sacra with a couple of Veronica Ortega Mencías from Bierzo.

While Mencía is one of the...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
April 11th, 2021, 8:48 am
Grenache Curious

Last post by Peter Petersen « April 11th, 2021, 7:51 am
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by Noah C » April 7th, 2021, 1:05 pm
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My curiosity about Grenache has been peaked by a recent Wine School piece in the NYTimes by Eric Asimov and the discussion of Chateau...
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Last post by Peter Petersen
April 11th, 2021, 7:51 am
TN: 2018 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles)

Last post by Dale McClaran « April 11th, 2021, 7:38 am

by Dale McClaran » April 11th, 2021, 7:38 am

2018 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (4/11/2021)
Poured in the glass about and hr before drinking. As this...

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Last post by Dale McClaran
April 11th, 2021, 7:38 am
Is Cristal now a grower champagne?

Last post by Howard Cooper « April 11th, 2021, 4:38 am
Replies: 62
by c fu » April 9th, 2021, 9:35 am
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My brother sent me a note by wine enthusiast that stated the 2012 Cristal was made entirely from vineyards owned by the house. First time the house...
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Last post by Howard Cooper
April 11th, 2021, 4:38 am
Should we BYOB? (Post-COVID)

Last post by Steve L Gellman « April 11th, 2021, 4:17 am
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by R. Frankel » April 3rd, 2021, 8:09 am
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Interesting article by Esther Mobley in the Chronicle:

Honestly I’m torn. My pre-Covid habit was to bring bottles to restaurants nearly always,...
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Last post by Steve L Gellman
April 11th, 2021, 4:17 am
TN: Three Schioppettinos...(short/boring)

Last post by Mikael OB « April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
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by TomHill » April 10th, 2021, 3:30 pm

Tasted these three over the last two days:
1. Matthiasson Schioppettino MatthaissonVnyd/NapaVlly (11%; 151 cs; pH: 3.42, TA: 0.66 gm/100ml) 2018 :...

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Last post by Mikael OB
April 11th, 2021, 12:05 am
Big opulent wines?

Last post by JosephW « April 10th, 2021, 11:11 pm
Replies: 16
by BryanG » April 9th, 2021, 12:36 pm

Last year I tried and bought Mayacamas 2013 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon. It simply knocked my socks off.

I've had terrific highly-rated wine,...

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Last post by JosephW
April 10th, 2021, 11:11 pm
Bucklin Fall Release

Last post by Matt N « April 10th, 2021, 7:49 pm
Replies: 60
by JeremyMullman » October 4th, 2020, 3:12 pm
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Last post by Matt N
April 10th, 2021, 7:49 pm
TN: NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé (France, Champagne)

Last post by alan weinberg « April 10th, 2021, 6:40 pm
Replies: 10
by IlkkaL » April 9th, 2021, 10:22 am

I’ve had this favorite of many here so many moons ago that as far as wine drinking goes I am not even the same person anymore. I had fairly high...

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Last post by alan weinberg
April 10th, 2021, 6:40 pm
Issues with Grassl glasses breaking?

Last post by Peter Petersen « April 10th, 2021, 6:31 pm
Replies: 91
by Dan M » March 31st, 2021, 6:57 pm
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Just curious...
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Last post by Peter Petersen
April 10th, 2021, 6:31 pm
TN: 2018 Domaine Faiveley Ladoix Blanc

Last post by Sean S y d n e y « April 10th, 2021, 5:56 pm

by Sean S y d n e y » April 10th, 2021, 5:56 pm

Faiveley is just out here making great wine at reasonable prices. Lovely flintiness, lemon oil and white flowers on the nose; the palate has an...

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Last post by Sean S y d n e y
April 10th, 2021, 5:56 pm
TN: 2018 Novelty Hill Oxbow GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) Stillwater Creek Vineyard

Last post by John Glas « April 10th, 2021, 5:52 pm

by John Glas » April 10th, 2021, 5:52 pm

2018 Novelty Hill Oxbow GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) Stillwater Creek Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley (4/9/2021)
Day 1: Nice wine...

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Last post by John Glas
April 10th, 2021, 5:52 pm
TN: Recent burgundies

Last post by k s h i n « April 10th, 2021, 5:33 pm

by k s h i n » April 10th, 2021, 5:33 pm

2017 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault (4/4/2021)
Expressive nose displaying...

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Last post by k s h i n
April 10th, 2021, 5:33 pm
Few TNs: Goodfellow, Louis Michel, Dirty & Rowdy

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « April 10th, 2021, 5:23 pm

by Mich@el Ch@ng » April 10th, 2021, 5:23 pm

2018 D&R Familiar Blanc

Semillion heavy blend, exotic and interesting, with a lot going on. Does change in the glass a bit. I’m not 100% sure how to...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
April 10th, 2021, 5:23 pm
TN: 2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot

Last post by JC J o u a s « April 10th, 2021, 4:55 pm
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by Jeremy Holmes » April 5th, 2021, 8:18 pm

The nose has some white peach, spearmint and smoky mineral. It is a dense and sappy wine, with fabulous intensity and great chew. There's a huge puff...

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Last post by JC J o u a s
April 10th, 2021, 4:55 pm
2016 Brovia Winehunter Alert

Last post by F.Daner « April 10th, 2021, 4:46 pm

by F.Daner » April 10th, 2021, 4:46 pm

If you missed out on the 2016 Brovia Cru Barolo Keife & Co in New Orleans has them. They also have the 15's and might have some 13 left that I didn't...

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Last post by F.Daner
April 10th, 2021, 4:46 pm
Insurance check: Blue Water Insurance.

Last post by Victor Hong « April 10th, 2021, 3:54 pm
Replies: 2
by CraigT » April 10th, 2021, 8:32 am

Anybody have experience with Blue Water Insurance for wine? I know they’ve been around for about 5 years or so. I’m looking for new policy. AMWins...

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Last post by Victor Hong
April 10th, 2021, 3:54 pm
TN: 1981 Château de Fargues (France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes)

Last post by John Danza « April 10th, 2021, 3:14 pm

by John Danza » April 10th, 2021, 3:14 pm

1981 Château de Fargues - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes (4/9/2021)
I decanted the wine to get the bottle funk to blow off. This let the...

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Last post by John Danza
April 10th, 2021, 3:14 pm
TN: 2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley

Last post by Brian Pinci « April 10th, 2021, 2:29 pm

by Brian Pinci » April 10th, 2021, 2:29 pm

2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley - Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley (4/10/2021)
Deep opaque Aubergine with slight...

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Last post by Brian Pinci
April 10th, 2021, 2:29 pm
2020 German Riesling

Last post by Brian S t o t t e r « April 10th, 2021, 2:09 pm
Replies: 37
by Brian S t o t t e r » March 24th, 2021, 1:16 pm

Well, it’s that time of year again. Vintage reports and early offers are about to start trickling in and I just placed my first major order (Hofgut...

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Last post by Brian S t o t t e r
April 10th, 2021, 2:09 pm
Recommendation for Greatness

Last post by Marcus Dean « April 10th, 2021, 1:42 pm
Replies: 53
by Noah C » April 5th, 2021, 8:23 pm
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Last post by Marcus Dean
April 10th, 2021, 1:42 pm
Dirty & Rowdy Question- can I drink the 2019s?

Last post by Tom G l a s g o w « April 10th, 2021, 12:59 pm
Replies: 21
by Tom R W » March 27th, 2021, 9:05 am

I’m a first time Dirty & Rowdy buyer and received my first shipment last month of the 4 spring release 2019 wines. Been waiting to crack my first one...

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Last post by Tom G l a s g o w
April 10th, 2021, 12:59 pm
Experiences with cellar pass.com?

Last post by Joe Webb « April 10th, 2021, 11:44 am

by Joe Webb » April 10th, 2021, 11:44 am

I am curious how users would rate their experience with this booking platform? The Anderson Valley winegrowers association is using them to sell our...

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Last post by Joe Webb
April 10th, 2021, 11:44 am
Impressions

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 10th, 2021, 11:07 am
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by Jim Cowan » April 9th, 2021, 4:34 pm

Impressions from wines had on the road and a couple from the cellar once we got in. ‘Back in Sonoma for awhile . . .

2012 Louis Michel, Chablis...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 10th, 2021, 11:07 am
Have the 2010 red Burgundies closed down harder than usual?

Last post by Gaudissabois Johan « April 10th, 2021, 9:41 am
Replies: 22
by Mark Golodetz » April 7th, 2021, 9:35 am

Yesterday I had my second 2010 this week. I had already drank a bottle of Glantenay Chenes, which needed hours to open. The bottle, yesterday, was a...

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Last post by Gaudissabois Johan
April 10th, 2021, 9:41 am
Contra Costa County Wine Heritage

Last post by Drew Goin « April 10th, 2021, 9:38 am
Replies: 392
by Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 11:01 pm
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In efforts to help keep the Advanced Search button from overload, I would like there to be a thread devoted to the unique winemaking and grape...
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Last post by Drew Goin
April 10th, 2021, 9:38 am
TN: Five Syrah, blind (three WA, two OR), plus two Reynvaan non-blind

Last post by john stimson « April 10th, 2021, 8:58 am
Replies: 14
by Brandon R » April 5th, 2021, 3:18 pm

FIVE SYRAH, BLIND (FOUR WA, ONE OR), PLUS TWO REYNVAAN NON-BLIND - (4/3/2021)

Since this was the first time getting a lot of family together in...

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Last post by john stimson
April 10th, 2021, 8:58 am
Pigs and Pinot in Healdsburg

Last post by Bob Hughes « April 10th, 2021, 8:33 am
Replies: 24
by rfelthoven » February 29th, 2012, 8:10 am

A friend of mine is going to be attending this event and the website lists the following wineries as pouring. Not being a big CA pinot guy, do you...

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Last post by Bob Hughes
April 10th, 2021, 8:33 am
Wine lockers for single bottles

Last post by Brian Tuite « April 10th, 2021, 7:47 am
Replies: 13
by Alexander Smith » April 7th, 2021, 8:48 am

Hi,

Long story short, I am located in Canada and I am looking to buy single bottles from auction etc. I doubt I will ever have more than 1-2 cases,...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
April 10th, 2021, 7:47 am
Too lazy to research here. Who deals in Glasvin glassware?

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « April 10th, 2021, 6:53 am
Replies: 5
by mike pobega » April 9th, 2021, 2:55 pm

I believe someone here sells this line.
I am in the market for 2 'The Aromatic'

Anyone?

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
April 10th, 2021, 6:53 am
Your Top 5 Italian White Wines

Last post by Alexander Smith « April 10th, 2021, 5:55 am
Replies: 96
by Michael Acheson » March 14th, 2021, 8:12 pm
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Moving this over from the Nerello Mascalese thread for obvious reasons :)

In no particular order, here’s my personal Pantheon:

* Benanti...
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Last post by Alexander Smith
April 10th, 2021, 5:55 am
Where are we at on fining and filtration for reds, whites, and beyond?

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « April 10th, 2021, 4:43 am
Replies: 62
by SJeffery » April 4th, 2021, 7:03 pm
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newhere It seems there are a number of great producers that don't make use of fining or filtration mostly for reds, but a lot of whites, rose, and...
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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
April 10th, 2021, 4:43 am
2020 Bordeaux

Last post by A Songeur « April 10th, 2021, 3:51 am
Replies: 16
by YLee » April 9th, 2021, 5:09 am

I read two reports that 2020 vintage will be high quality and prices might be similar to 2019 or fall further. This is what I thought might happen...

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Last post by A Songeur
April 10th, 2021, 3:51 am
Wednesday afternoon pre-pasta TNs: Three 2009 Chianti

Last post by Arv R « April 9th, 2021, 9:23 pm
Replies: 4
by Bob Hughes » June 3rd, 2020, 2:30 pm

My better half is making pappardelle with a bolognese, so I decided to pair that up with some fresh bread and a trio of Chiantis from 2009. This has...

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Last post by Arv R
April 9th, 2021, 9:23 pm
A personal friend with no helicopter seeking early 1970s style Sonoma Cab producers

Last post by Chuck Turack « April 9th, 2021, 8:05 pm
Replies: 15
by ChrisJames » April 8th, 2021, 10:20 am

A dear friend of mine was born in 1951 in Sonoma Valley near Alexander Valley. He has deeply fond memories of drinking the Cabs and Zins of that...

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Last post by Chuck Turack
April 9th, 2021, 8:05 pm
Ponzi Vineyards purchased by Bollinger

Last post by Todd Hamina « April 9th, 2021, 6:46 pm
Replies: 48
by Marcus Goodfellow » April 7th, 2021, 8:12 am

The Ponzi family is one of the true early pioneers, and a huge part of the evolution of Willamette Valley wines. They also were instrumental in the...

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Last post by Todd Hamina
April 9th, 2021, 6:46 pm
TN: 2004 Chateau Pavie Macquin (St. Emilion)

Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w « April 9th, 2021, 6:43 pm

by Br@d S w @ l l o w » April 9th, 2021, 6:43 pm

I am not sure what motivated me to buy this wine on release, as the big, over-the-top style style is not my wheelhouse. Putting that aside, the wine...

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Last post by Br@d S w @ l l o w
April 9th, 2021, 6:43 pm
New Wine - Maitre de Chai

Last post by t3matta « April 9th, 2021, 6:43 pm
Replies: 25
by Robert Dentice » August 23rd, 2015, 6:05 pm

I have not tasted these wines, yet. I do know the people involved and some of the vineyards and I am confident they will be very good.

A friendly...

25 Replies

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Last post by t3matta
April 9th, 2021, 6:43 pm
California’s great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

Last post by ClydeUnderwood « April 9th, 2021, 5:42 pm
Replies: 568
by M. Dildine » February 18th, 2010, 5:50 pm
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Nothing in the wine world fascinates me like California’s heritage vineyards. These vineyards have it all – history, romance and most of all, they...
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Last post by ClydeUnderwood
April 9th, 2021, 5:42 pm
Oregon Wineries that will host a dinner

Last post by JBrochu « April 9th, 2021, 4:34 pm
Replies: 11
by EddieBest » April 8th, 2021, 5:37 am

I am planning a trip to Willamette Valley for five couples and would like to do a dinner at a winery. Please let me know of any wineries (especially...

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Last post by JBrochu
April 9th, 2021, 4:34 pm
Retailer check: Sommpicks

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 9th, 2021, 4:03 pm
Replies: 21
by Steve Brickley » April 21st, 2015, 9:43 pm

Anybody know these folks SommPicks? Great selection and good prices as far as I can see.

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 9th, 2021, 4:03 pm
TN: 2017 Januik Malbec Champoux (USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills)

Last post by John Glas « April 9th, 2021, 2:21 pm

by John Glas » April 9th, 2021, 2:21 pm

2017 Januik Malbec Champoux - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills (4/6/2021)
Day 1: Dark purple. Cherry, black licorice, spice,...

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Last post by John Glas
April 9th, 2021, 2:21 pm
Oregon will eventually be better than Burgundy; change my mind

Last post by M.Kaplan « April 9th, 2021, 1:40 pm
Replies: 160
by Josh Grossman » March 26th, 2021, 6:40 pm
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I have more Burgundy than any other area, but that is probably going to change soon with Oregon taking the lead in current buying trends. I think...
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Last post by M.Kaplan
April 9th, 2021, 1:40 pm
What's up with Wine Spectator's red Burgundy vintage charts?

Last post by Greg K « April 9th, 2021, 11:12 am
Replies: 12
by Dav1d S@wyer » April 9th, 2021, 7:30 am

I was recently reading the new one with Carmelo on the cover and a feature on 2018 burgs. I was struck by how off the vintage chart seems vis-a-vis...

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Last post by Greg K
April 9th, 2021, 11:12 am
A Pretty Handy Lunch

Last post by dbailey « April 9th, 2021, 11:08 am
Replies: 6
by Jeremy Holmes » April 8th, 2021, 11:38 pm

1987 Domaine Roulot Meursault Les Vireuils: The first whiff is all struck match. There’s some mushroom and toast development too. It starts with...

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Last post by dbailey
April 9th, 2021, 11:08 am
TN: 2005 Domaine Tempier - Bandol (France, Provence, Bandol)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « April 9th, 2021, 10:52 am
Replies: 48
by Brian G r a f s t r o m » March 9th, 2021, 11:02 am

Bought this 9 years ago for $26 --- {sigh} ... used my new Glasvin Expression glass and was happy with how it presented the wine.

2005 Domaine...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
April 9th, 2021, 10:52 am

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