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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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Kroger's new Advent Calender

Last post by Markus S « November 4th, 2019, 7:09 am

by Markus S » November 4th, 2019, 7:09 am

Well, it's not advertised as such, but that's what it is:

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November 4th, 2019, 7:09 am
Best place to sell a few cases of wine?

Last post by Jay Miller « November 4th, 2019, 6:30 am
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by Jay Miller » October 11th, 2019, 7:19 am

I'm thinking of unloading a smallish amount (4 cases or so) of wine which has appreciated beyond where I feel comfortable drinking it and where I...

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Last post by Jay Miller
November 4th, 2019, 6:30 am
Custom bottle etching

Last post by David Kim « November 3rd, 2019, 8:43 pm
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by David Kim » October 31st, 2019, 11:15 pm

Looking to get a large format bottle (winery already gave me the empty 3L bottle) custom etched to commemorate my daughter’s birth. Does anyone have...

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Last post by David Kim
November 3rd, 2019, 8:43 pm
Using old decanters

Last post by Kris Patten « November 3rd, 2019, 5:38 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » November 3rd, 2019, 7:00 am

As I tend to collect and drink older wines, I almost invariably decant wines. Over the years I have collected older decanters including a few...

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 3rd, 2019, 5:38 pm
Where are the Most off the beaten path and interesting vineyards

Last post by Edward H. Earles « November 3rd, 2019, 5:30 pm
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by Robert M yers » October 26th, 2019, 7:27 am

I’m always interested in people trying things in odd places, especially growing grapes. I’m thinking West coast here really, but anywhere in the...

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Last post by Edward H. Earles
November 3rd, 2019, 5:30 pm
First 2012 cristal offering i've seen

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « November 3rd, 2019, 4:29 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » October 28th, 2019, 10:06 am

$229; anyone try this yet?

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
November 3rd, 2019, 4:29 pm
Not Douro!!

Last post by Eric Ifune « November 3rd, 2019, 4:04 pm
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by bob parsons alberta » October 29th, 2019, 6:58 pm

Great tasting downtown at my fave winestore where I help out at tastings. Stand up, 7 wines from areas such as Lisboa, Dao, Tras-os-Montes. Annabelle...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
November 3rd, 2019, 4:04 pm
TN: 2004 Château Montrose (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)

Last post by Marcu$ Stanley « November 3rd, 2019, 3:55 pm
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by Dale McClaran » December 15th, 2018, 10:41 am

2004 Château Montrose - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe (12/15/2018)
Decanted 4 hrs. Ah yes, another great 04 which was the only sanely priced...

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Last post by Marcu$ Stanley
November 3rd, 2019, 3:55 pm
TN: 2015 Robert Mondavi Winery 50th Anniversary Maestro (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by John Glas « November 3rd, 2019, 2:49 pm

by John Glas » November 3rd, 2019, 2:49 pm

2015 Robert Mondavi Winery 50th Anniversary Maestro - USA, California, Napa Valley (11/1/2019)
Day 1: Classic Napa Valley. Bright fruit featuring...

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Last post by John Glas
November 3rd, 2019, 2:49 pm
TN: 2006 EMH Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cat (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by Albert R « November 3rd, 2019, 2:17 pm
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by J a y H a c k » November 2nd, 2019, 1:52 pm

2006 EMH Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cat - USA, California, Napa Valley (11/1/2019)
Pop and poured. This is in a great place right now. It has shed any...

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Last post by Albert R
November 3rd, 2019, 2:17 pm
TN: 2005 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva

Last post by Arv R « November 3rd, 2019, 1:50 pm
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by J a y H a c k » July 1st, 2018, 3:50 pm

2005 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Imperial Gran Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (6/22/2018)
With family at...

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Last post by Arv R
November 3rd, 2019, 1:50 pm
TN: de Courcel 2002 1er Cru Grand Clos des Epenots

Last post by David Strange « November 3rd, 2019, 1:27 pm
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by David Strange » November 3rd, 2019, 11:22 am

Good evening everyone,

A chance view of a link to here made me think that it has been a Country mile since I posted anything, so here's a fresh...

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Last post by David Strange
November 3rd, 2019, 1:27 pm
TN: Lanson Heidsieck Mann Chopin Prieur Barton Gruaud Burmester

Last post by wspohn « November 3rd, 2019, 12:52 pm

by wspohn » November 3rd, 2019, 12:52 pm

Notes from a wine dinner, Nov. 2, 2019

I had a bunch of wines that were venerable, costing along on (hopefully) their aging plateau and needing...

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Last post by wspohn
November 3rd, 2019, 12:52 pm
TN: 1965 Clos des Papes

Last post by Gerhard P. « November 3rd, 2019, 12:40 pm
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by William Kelley » November 3rd, 2019, 10:40 am

One of the great advantages to having a place in France is the access to old wines that it facilitates. I just bought some old Clos des Papes—from...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
November 3rd, 2019, 12:40 pm
You’re being evacuated from your home, what wine do you grab?

Last post by David Strange « November 3rd, 2019, 12:05 pm
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by Brian Tuite » October 27th, 2019, 6:51 am
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I literally had that thought pop in my head last night as I was hopping in my truck to leave. Ran in the garage, opened the cellar and grabbed the...
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Last post by David Strange
November 3rd, 2019, 12:05 pm
1985/1986 Opus One

Last post by Mark C Johnson « November 3rd, 2019, 11:23 am
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by Brian Kim » November 1st, 2019, 11:10 am

Hello, I am new to the forum and apologize if this is in the wrong thread. If the post needs to be taken down I understand and apologize beforehand....

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Last post by Mark C Johnson
November 3rd, 2019, 11:23 am
TN: 2010 Pax Syrah Griffin's Lair (USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast)

Last post by larry schaffer « November 3rd, 2019, 10:43 am
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by D@vid Bu3ker » November 2nd, 2019, 6:16 pm

2010 Pax Syrah Griffin's Lair - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (11/2/2019)
I last had this wine in early 2015, and said that it needed...

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Last post by larry schaffer
November 3rd, 2019, 10:43 am
Peter Luger's - no corkage and bad reviews

Last post by Neal.Mollen « November 3rd, 2019, 9:49 am
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by GregT » October 30th, 2019, 1:54 pm
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Don't know if anyone saw the article by Pete Wells slamming the place, but I was PO'd when they wouldn't let me bring some wine for a special...
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Last post by Neal.Mollen
November 3rd, 2019, 9:49 am
2017 Keller "Bürgel" GG Spätburgunder - 2017 a milestone at the estate Keller

Last post by Nathan Smyth « November 3rd, 2019, 8:16 am
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by Martin Zwick » November 3rd, 2019, 1:05 am

2017 Keller Bürgel GG Spätburgunder

The winemaker KP Keller stepped up the gear in 2017. The Spätburgunder BÜRGEL was in all these years always...

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Last post by Nathan Smyth
November 3rd, 2019, 8:16 am
Entire list by the glass with a catch...

Last post by Ben J. « November 3rd, 2019, 7:40 am
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by bradkaplan » November 2nd, 2019, 5:20 am

The new Hazel Jane's wine (and coffee) bar in Atlanta just opened, with a brief by the glass menu (roughly 10), but the offer that anything on the...

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Last post by Ben J.
November 3rd, 2019, 7:40 am
TN: 2002 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru

Last post by Gerhard P. « November 3rd, 2019, 1:09 am
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by Martin Zwick » November 2nd, 2019, 3:59 am

2002 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru

Overall quite fresh&juvenile with a vivid acidity. Looong life ahead.

Bewitching perfume. On...

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Last post by Gerhard P.
November 3rd, 2019, 1:09 am
Best red Burgs for 2019

Last post by lleichtman « November 2nd, 2019, 10:49 pm
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by Laurent Gibet » October 31st, 2019, 9:52 am

Groffier Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2006 : 19/20
Rousseau Chambertin 2006 : 18,5/20 (twice)

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Last post by lleichtman
November 2nd, 2019, 10:49 pm
Can you tell me about the Oregon 2019 vintage?

Last post by Brian Glas « November 2nd, 2019, 10:15 pm
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by Doug Uno » October 29th, 2019, 9:38 pm

Winemakers, how did the fruit look this year (the numbers) and which vintage(s) does 2019 remind you of?

Thanks

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Last post by Brian Glas
November 2nd, 2019, 10:15 pm
2018 Beaujolais

Last post by Brad Kane « November 2nd, 2019, 10:09 pm
Replies: 35
by R Roberts » September 7th, 2019, 5:36 pm

I see Thivin has started to hit the shelves, so I'm starting a new thread for this vintage and any tasting notes. From William Kelley's early notes (...

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Last post by Brad Kane
November 2nd, 2019, 10:09 pm
Taittinger Comtes Rose 2007

Last post by Scott Watkins « November 2nd, 2019, 5:51 pm
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by Mark Golodetz » November 2nd, 2019, 4:22 pm

I bought several cases from a UK merchant as it was going for the equivalent of $145 delivered.

Friends arrived bearing Chinese food, so opened a...

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Last post by Scott Watkins
November 2nd, 2019, 5:51 pm
TN: 1996 Château Sociando-Mallet Cuvée Jean Gautreau, Haut-Medoc

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « November 2nd, 2019, 5:15 pm
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by Robert.A.Jr. » October 31st, 2019, 5:34 pm

It’s like Jean Gautreau made a wine in Paulliac. This nose is a perfect fusion of the Sociando imprimatur implanted on a vineyard in this venerable...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
November 2nd, 2019, 5:15 pm
Mostly fine Pinot with some excellent and bad outliers

Last post by Dan Kravitz « November 2nd, 2019, 5:10 pm

by Dan Kravitz » November 2nd, 2019, 5:10 pm

2013 Chaleur Estate Blanc – An excellent example of what is usually a wonderful wine. There is more Sauvignon Blanc and less Semillon character than...

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Last post by Dan Kravitz
November 2nd, 2019, 5:10 pm
# 1840 Tokaji and # 1770 Madeira created one of the best ever emotions

Last post by Eric Ifune « November 2nd, 2019, 5:00 pm
Replies: 21
by François Audouze » October 30th, 2019, 6:50 am

Let's face it, this is probably the biggest day of my life when wine is concerned. It goes back a long way. Joël, a madman of all that is antique,...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
November 2nd, 2019, 5:00 pm
TN: 2013 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva

Last post by bob parsons alberta « November 2nd, 2019, 3:40 pm
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by John Glas » October 25th, 2019, 4:46 pm

2013 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva - Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (10/6/2019)
Day 1: Wood, cherry, spice and leather. Pretty...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
November 2nd, 2019, 3:40 pm
Decant advice 2015 Faiveley, Maume

Last post by YLee « November 2nd, 2019, 2:36 pm
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by David Glasser » November 2nd, 2019, 12:23 pm

Infanticide, I know, but opening these two for a dinner/tasting ITNOS.

2015 Faivelely Gevry-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques
2015 Maume/Tawse...

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Last post by YLee
November 2nd, 2019, 2:36 pm
1989 Marc Sorrel Greal- old seepage high fill

Last post by Kris Patten « November 2nd, 2019, 2:21 pm
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by scamhi » October 31st, 2019, 5:23 am

Would you buy or pass?

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 2nd, 2019, 2:21 pm
TN: 2015 Királyudvar - Furmint Sec (Hungary, Tokaji)

Last post by Robert Pavlovich « November 2nd, 2019, 1:02 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » October 31st, 2019, 1:53 pm

2015 Királyudvar Furmint Tokaji Sec - Hungary, Tokaji (9/18/2019)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hours on Day 1; TN from...

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Last post by Robert Pavlovich
November 2nd, 2019, 1:02 pm
TN: 1970 Château Haut-Bailly (France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan)

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « November 2nd, 2019, 11:49 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » October 31st, 2019, 1:22 pm

1970 Château Haut-Bailly - France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan (9/2/2019)
-- decanted immediately before initial taste --
-- tasted non-blind...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
November 2nd, 2019, 11:49 am
Anyone going to SommCon 2019?

Last post by GregT « November 2nd, 2019, 10:21 am
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by Todd F r e n c h » November 1st, 2019, 11:35 am

Just received notice about it, in San Diego. Pretty massive list but not much for France or Italy, as I presume it's because they have their own such...

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Last post by GregT
November 2nd, 2019, 10:21 am
TN: NV Equipo Navazos - Jerez-Xérès-Sherry La Bota de Fino "Macharnudo Alto" #15 (Spain, Andalucía, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « November 2nd, 2019, 9:54 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » November 1st, 2019, 1:24 pm

NV Equipo Navazos Jerez-Xérès-Sherry La Bota de Fino Macharnudo Alto Nº 15 - Spain, Andalucía, Jerez-Xérès-Sherry (10/25/2019)
-- popped and poured...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
November 2nd, 2019, 9:54 am
TN: 2004 Finca Sandoval (Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, Manchuela)

Last post by Gobindjit S. Dhaliwal « November 2nd, 2019, 9:17 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » November 1st, 2019, 1:13 pm

2004 Finca Sandoval Manchuela - Spain, Castilla-La Mancha, Manchuela (10/21/2019)
-- decanted immediately before initial taste --
-- tasted...

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Last post by Gobindjit S. Dhaliwal
November 2nd, 2019, 9:17 am
Finishing off a Passive Wine Cellar

Last post by Jdbramm « November 2nd, 2019, 7:12 am
Replies: 102
by Stephen Mungall » March 4th, 2019, 9:43 am
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This post is my first so I hope posting this as a new topic is correct.

I have read several prior post on passive wine cellar construction and I...
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Last post by Jdbramm
November 2nd, 2019, 7:12 am
TN: 2018 Weingut Keller - Riesling "Limestone" (Germany, Rheinhessen)

Last post by Martin Zwick « November 2nd, 2019, 5:17 am
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » November 1st, 2019, 12:50 pm

2018 Weingut Keller Riesling Limestone - Germany, Rheinhessen (9/23/2019)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over a couple hours --
--...

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Last post by Martin Zwick
November 2nd, 2019, 5:17 am
TN: 2009 13th Street Gamay Noir Old Vines Sandstone

Last post by John Danza « November 2nd, 2019, 1:06 am

by John Danza » November 2nd, 2019, 1:06 am

2009 13th Street Gamay Noir Old Vines Sandstone - Canada, Ontario, Niagara Peninsula, Four Mile Creek VQA (11/2/2019)
I finally opened another...

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Last post by John Danza
November 2nd, 2019, 1:06 am
2016 Quinta do Vale da Perdiz Touriga Nacional Douro Cistus

Last post by bob parsons alberta « November 1st, 2019, 7:49 pm
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by PaulMills » November 1st, 2019, 5:35 pm

We went to Portugal in 2018. It was a tough year since my sweet Wife was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2017. This was her break from the...

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Last post by bob parsons alberta
November 1st, 2019, 7:49 pm
TN: 2016 Walter Scott X Novo and 2017 Kelley Fox Red Barn Blocks

Last post by Mattstolz « November 1st, 2019, 5:44 pm
Replies: 20
by Jared Wagner » October 30th, 2019, 4:10 pm

Had a night to myself this past weekend and decided to check in on these two beauts:

2016 Walter Scott Chardonnay X-Novo Vineyard
Popped, poured,...

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Last post by Mattstolz
November 1st, 2019, 5:44 pm
TN: 2005 Robert Arnoux Bourgogne Pinot Fin

Last post by A S K R O B A C K « November 1st, 2019, 5:24 pm

by A S K R O B A C K » November 1st, 2019, 5:24 pm

TN: 2005 Robert Arnoux Bourgogne Pinot Fin. This is drinking well right now, but I would not risk keeping for more than a few more years. The fruit...

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Last post by A S K R O B A C K
November 1st, 2019, 5:24 pm
Found bottle of 1969 Dom Perignon

Last post by François Audouze « November 1st, 2019, 4:17 pm
Replies: 9
by SawyerB » October 31st, 2019, 7:14 pm

Hello all,

This is my first post here (But hopefully not my last). Now, i'm by no means a wine connoisseur, but it's something that certainly...

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Last post by François Audouze
November 1st, 2019, 4:17 pm
Christopher Tynan 2015 Spring Release

Last post by Gray G « November 1st, 2019, 10:50 am
Replies: 37
by luc@sl@belle » April 22nd, 2019, 6:12 pm

Although I’m scaling back on some purchases - will likely go all in on this one. The letter is posted below. Curious if anyone’s had any experience...

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Last post by Gray G
November 1st, 2019, 10:50 am
TN: 2005 Bodega Numanthia Numanthia - Who put the XO in my wine?

Last post by Mel Knox « November 1st, 2019, 10:33 am
Replies: 17
by J a y H a c k » September 10th, 2010, 9:08 pm

2005 Bodega Numanthia Termes Toro Numanthia - Spain, Castilla y León, Toro (9/10/2010)
What is it about Spanish wines that makes me taste high end...

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Last post by Mel Knox
November 1st, 2019, 10:33 am
TN: 2015 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Appellation Series Dundee Hills

Last post by James Cross « November 1st, 2019, 9:53 am
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by John Glas » October 31st, 2019, 2:49 pm

2015 White Rose Estate Pinot Noir Appellation Series Dundee Hills - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills (10/31/2019)
Day 1: Fragrant nose....

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Last post by James Cross
November 1st, 2019, 9:53 am
Burgundy harvest dates back to the 14th century

Last post by Joel Pelote « November 1st, 2019, 9:19 am
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by g.colangelo » October 26th, 2019, 7:00 am

I found this interesting article investigating climate change with the help of Burgundy harvest dates:

Among others, I found this statement very...

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Last post by Joel Pelote
November 1st, 2019, 9:19 am
TN: 2017 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese 'Schmitt'

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « November 1st, 2019, 8:39 am
Replies: 3
by D@vid Bu3ker » November 1st, 2019, 6:02 am

2017 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese 'Schmitt' - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (10/31/2019)
Incredible power, depth and complexity...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
November 1st, 2019, 8:39 am
TN: Modales Winery Visit (Michigan)

Last post by a.backlin « November 1st, 2019, 8:15 am
Replies: 4
by JeffK » October 14th, 2019, 10:51 am

I had the opportunity to stop into this new winery which opened a couple months ago. It is located in the Fennville AVA in southwest Michigan. They...

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Last post by a.backlin
November 1st, 2019, 8:15 am
Myriad drinking windows

Last post by Frank Z « November 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
Replies: 29
by mattbillet » October 21st, 2019, 8:54 pm

Folks

Wanted to gather some opinions as to drinking windows for Myriad wines... cabernets and syrahs!

I have been collecting for some time... but I...

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Last post by Frank Z
November 1st, 2019, 7:30 am
2001 Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas Tasting- TN's

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « November 1st, 2019, 3:42 am
Replies: 3
by adam caldwell » October 29th, 2019, 3:43 pm

2001 Produttori Riservas tasting

I was fortunate to get an invitation last week here in Chicago and we tasted through 7 of the 2001 Produttori...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
November 1st, 2019, 3:42 am
Cellar door fine wines -PSA?

Last post by Tom K. « October 31st, 2019, 7:20 pm
Replies: 9
by jbray23 » February 12th, 2017, 10:22 pm

I don't know if anyone has seen this but they have a series of Vday specials..

Taittanger-Comtes $114.95
Billecart rose $58.95
Goisset both 06' 07'...

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Last post by Tom K.
October 31st, 2019, 7:20 pm
TN: 2009 Taupenot-Merme - Chambolle-Musigny (France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny)

Last post by Kris Patten « October 31st, 2019, 6:29 pm
Replies: 6
by Brian G r a f s t r o m » October 31st, 2019, 1:28 pm

2009 Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny (9/2/2019)
-- popped and poured on Day 1 --
--...

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Last post by Kris Patten
October 31st, 2019, 6:29 pm
Sooooo Good! 2016 Rivers-Marie Summa PN

Last post by Frank Murray III « October 31st, 2019, 5:46 pm
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by Frank Murray III » October 31st, 2019, 5:33 pm

Damn this is a killer bottle of CA pinot. RM continues to crank out some really cool wines, most notably the 2017 Platt Vineyard PN that probably...

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Last post by Frank Murray III
October 31st, 2019, 5:46 pm
TN: 2015 La Ca' Nova - Barbaresco Montestefano (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco)

Last post by AAgrawal « October 31st, 2019, 5:16 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » October 31st, 2019, 1:47 pm

2015 La Ca' Nova Barbaresco Montestefano - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (9/1/2019)
-- decanted immediately before initial taste --
-- tasted...

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Last post by AAgrawal
October 31st, 2019, 5:16 pm
St.Georgener-Rebe Project??

Last post by TomHill « October 31st, 2019, 4:02 pm

by TomHill » October 31st, 2019, 4:02 pm

Does anyone (Gerhard??) have any updates on the project to make wine from the St.Georgener-Rebe variety? This was the long-missing other parent...

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Last post by TomHill
October 31st, 2019, 4:02 pm
PSA - Zachys DC - 20% off today [update - only on non-sale items]

Last post by Joe G a l e w s k i « October 31st, 2019, 3:42 pm
Replies: 9
by AndrewH » October 31st, 2019, 6:47 am

As per heading, use code treats (also says on home page).

Yes, Zachys tends not to have the best prices, but 20% off everything in stock (which...

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Last post by Joe G a l e w s k i
October 31st, 2019, 3:42 pm
2017 Thomas letter??

Last post by Chris Seiber « October 31st, 2019, 2:06 pm
Replies: 18
by Kirk.Grant » October 2nd, 2019, 8:44 am

Anyone gotten theirs yet??

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Last post by Chris Seiber
October 31st, 2019, 2:06 pm
TN: 1999 Jean-Michel Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur

Last post by Doug Lee « October 31st, 2019, 1:55 pm
Replies: 4
by Doug Lee » October 28th, 2019, 3:13 pm

1999 Jean-Michel Gerin Côte-Rôtie Champin le Seigneur - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie (10/27/2019)
Darker, almost opaque garnet hue....

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Last post by Doug Lee
October 31st, 2019, 1:55 pm
TN: 2015 Rudolf Fürst - Centgrafenberg Riesling Großes Gewächs (Germany, Franken)

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « October 31st, 2019, 1:34 pm

by Brian G r a f s t r o m » October 31st, 2019, 1:34 pm

2015 Rudolf Fürst Centgrafenberg Riesling Großes Gewächs - Germany, Franken (9/9/2019)
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over 3 hours --...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
October 31st, 2019, 1:34 pm
TN: 2007 Taittinger Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne (France, Champagne)

Last post by Jay Miller « October 31st, 2019, 12:32 pm
Replies: 18
by Jeremy Holmes » September 28th, 2019, 1:42 am

2007 Taittinger Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Comtes de Champagne - France, Champagne (9/28/2019)
A fresh nose of white peach, green melon, aniseed...

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Last post by Jay Miller
October 31st, 2019, 12:32 pm
100+ Year Old Carignan Vines in St-Chinian

Last post by Scott E. « October 31st, 2019, 10:34 am

by Scott E. » October 31st, 2019, 10:34 am

Here is a link to a blog with a 3-part article on Saint-Chinian Carignan and in particular, an old vine vineyard, which led me to pick up a couple of...

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Last post by Scott E.
October 31st, 2019, 10:34 am
TN: 2014 Mending Wall Petite Sirah, Palisades Vineyard

Last post by Jeff_M. « October 31st, 2019, 9:08 am
Replies: 11
by Rich Brown » October 30th, 2019, 6:39 pm

Literally black as night. Like....crazy, glass staining black (pics don't lie). I know its PS....but still amazing how they can craft a wine this...

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Last post by Jeff_M.
October 31st, 2019, 9:08 am
Postponed releases - RAYAS, OGIER, MUGNIER etc.

Last post by Peter Chiu « October 31st, 2019, 8:45 am
Replies: 57
by Gerhard P. » September 9th, 2019, 4:18 am
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Quite a lot of (top) producers seem to postpone the release of their new vintages or top wines more and more ...

Most famous example is Chateau...
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Last post by Peter Chiu
October 31st, 2019, 8:45 am
TNs: Toronto Wood Oven Pizza Party Wines

Last post by Mike Grammer « October 31st, 2019, 8:12 am
Replies: 13
by Tran Bronstein » October 27th, 2019, 6:08 pm

Berserkers,

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Fellow board member Dylan Provencer and his lovely wife Chelsea held a wine and food...

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Last post by Mike Grammer
October 31st, 2019, 8:12 am
Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé! (but do you care?)

Last post by Dave H. « October 31st, 2019, 5:28 am
Replies: 12
by Nate Simon » October 29th, 2019, 5:26 pm

The latest Kermit Lynch newsletter served to remind me that it is that time of year, when the Nouveau shows up in stores.
Wondering if anyone here...

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Last post by Dave H.
October 31st, 2019, 5:28 am
TNs: 2017 Iskaranu Pinot Noirs

Last post by GregP « October 30th, 2019, 11:09 pm
Replies: 8
by Erik Pounds » October 18th, 2019, 8:18 am

Late last year, GregP (yes, the man who keeps many threads lively) and his lovely wife Rita released the first vintage of their Iskaranu Pinot Noirs...

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Last post by GregP
October 30th, 2019, 11:09 pm
Paso Robles winery visits 4/16 - Adelaida (50+ year old Pinot vines), Paix Sur Terre, Giornata

Last post by Arv R « October 30th, 2019, 9:24 pm
Replies: 8
by Ken Zinns » May 9th, 2016, 10:55 am

Paso Robles winery visits, April 2016

I've posted a portion of a report on a mid-April visit with a couple of friends to three Paso Robles wineries...

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Last post by Arv R
October 30th, 2019, 9:24 pm
TN: Two New '18 Syrahs...(short/boring)

Last post by Kris Patten « October 30th, 2019, 7:50 pm
Replies: 1
by TomHill » October 30th, 2019, 1:42 pm

Tried these two last night:
1. St.Cosme AP: Cotes du Rhone (100% Syrah; 14.5%; www.SaintCosme.com; Winebow) Louis & Cherry Barroul 2018 : Very dark...

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Last post by Kris Patten
October 30th, 2019, 7:50 pm
"What the . . . Where TF did this come from?"

Last post by David Glasser « October 30th, 2019, 6:15 pm
Replies: 40
by Neal.Mollen » October 27th, 2019, 1:16 pm

Shifting and sorting and reorganizing in the cellar, I came upon a number of bottles for which there are no credible explanations. There has never...

40 Replies

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Last post by David Glasser
October 30th, 2019, 6:15 pm
Realm Cellars Fall Release

Last post by Brian Thorne « October 30th, 2019, 5:27 pm
Replies: 88
by AndrewEck » August 26th, 2019, 8:01 am
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First time through the Realm release. What is the going rate for the wines (Tempest, Falstaff, Bard, Absurd) in that release?
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Last post by Brian Thorne
October 30th, 2019, 5:27 pm
TN: Five O'er The Last Few Weeks...(short/boring)

Last post by Markus S « October 30th, 2019, 4:57 pm
Replies: 2
by TomHill » October 30th, 2019, 1:10 pm

Tasted these over the last few weeks:
1. Jaffurs Roussanne StolpmanVnyd/SBC (12.6%; www.JaffursWine.com) 2014 : Med.dark gold color; beautiful...

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Last post by Markus S
October 30th, 2019, 4:57 pm
TN: 2015 Marcel Juge Cornas (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas)

Last post by c fu « October 30th, 2019, 1:35 pm
Replies: 51
by c fu » January 26th, 2018, 10:07 pm
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Friend popped this bottle last night to show the wonders of Juge for wine education purposes, I was fortunate enough to be there to taste it. Some...
51 Replies

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Last post by c fu
October 30th, 2019, 1:35 pm
Williams Selyem Allocation Next Week

Last post by Anton D « October 30th, 2019, 12:45 pm
Replies: 22
by Demian Saenz » July 29th, 2019, 12:08 pm

Is anyone looking forward to the Williams Selyem allocation next week? I received my snail mail letter late last week.

Demian

22 Replies

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Last post by Anton D
October 30th, 2019, 12:45 pm
RIP: Marcel Juge

Last post by Marshall Gelb « October 30th, 2019, 12:36 pm
Replies: 19
by ryancurry » October 28th, 2019, 2:16 pm

I just heard that Marcel passed away on the 14th of August. He was an icon in Cornas. He made really unique and beautifully expressive wines in the...

19 Replies

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Last post by Marshall Gelb
October 30th, 2019, 12:36 pm
Split System Help

Last post by Dave Gottschalk « October 30th, 2019, 12:23 pm
Replies: 3
by Dave Gottschalk » October 30th, 2019, 7:04 am

I need some Split System advice. We installed a Cellarmate 5700 with the SLP slim evaporator in late 2011. We have had a slow freon leak for the past...

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Last post by Dave Gottschalk
October 30th, 2019, 12:23 pm
Becklyn shipments

Last post by KenL. « October 30th, 2019, 10:13 am
Replies: 3
by Frank Z » October 29th, 2019, 11:33 am

Got a shipping notice from them last week indicating shipments would begin going out this week, dependent on weather.

Anyone received anything yet?...

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Last post by KenL.
October 30th, 2019, 10:13 am
A great dinner (Bâtard Jouard 05, Pavie 03, Rousseau Chambertin 08, Clos des Lambrays 06, Perron Vigne aux Dames 76, ...

Last post by Laurent Gibet « October 30th, 2019, 4:24 am
Replies: 8
by Laurent Gibet » October 28th, 2019, 7:44 am

26/10/2019 – Dîner chez Philippe Hériaud

Note : une soirée semble-t-il peu favorable à l’épanouissement des vins.

Champagne Deutz Amour de...

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
October 30th, 2019, 4:24 am
2010 Hudelot-Noellat’s

Last post by Gareth H « October 30th, 2019, 3:48 am
Replies: 19
by Robert Grenley » October 25th, 2019, 11:39 pm

Came across this recent comment on CellarTracker from Burgundy Al regarding the 2010 H-N Clos Vougeot:
“ Another 2010 Hudelot-Noellat with its cork...

19 Replies

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Last post by Gareth H
October 30th, 2019, 3:48 am
visit to Paolo Bea

Last post by Todd Tucker « October 29th, 2019, 9:32 pm
Replies: 6
by Tim Heaton » October 29th, 2019, 5:35 am

Really wonderful time this morning, with nearly equal parts of it spent with Sergio (agronomist), and Giampiero; learned quite a lot, including that...

6 Replies

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Last post by Todd Tucker
October 29th, 2019, 9:32 pm
TN: 2008 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select

Last post by John Glas « October 29th, 2019, 8:36 pm
Replies: 8
by John Glas » October 10th, 2019, 7:36 pm

2008 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select - USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District (10/10/2019)
This is drinking really well right...

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Last post by John Glas
October 29th, 2019, 8:36 pm
TN: 2016 K Vintners Syrah The Deal Sundance Vineyard

Last post by John Glas « October 29th, 2019, 8:33 pm
Replies: 4
by John Glas » October 26th, 2019, 8:41 am

2016 K Vintners Syrah The Deal Sundance Vineyard - USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Wahluke Slope (10/24/2019)
Day 1: Pop and pour and will revisit...

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Last post by John Glas
October 29th, 2019, 8:33 pm
TN: 2016 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by John Glas « October 29th, 2019, 8:28 pm
Replies: 41
by John Glas » October 16th, 2019, 5:30 pm

2016 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/10/2019)
2019 Hennepin Lake Charity Event (Minneapolis, MN) : A slam dunk for...

41 Replies

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Last post by John Glas
October 29th, 2019, 8:28 pm
TN: 1992 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons

Last post by Joshua Kates « October 29th, 2019, 5:44 pm
Replies: 13
by B. Buzzini » September 29th, 2019, 4:03 pm

1992 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru (9/29/2019)
Total sherry juice. Oxed! NR (flawed)...

13 Replies

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Last post by Joshua Kates
October 29th, 2019, 5:44 pm
TN: 2012 Tercero Cuvée Loco

Last post by larry schaffer « October 29th, 2019, 5:05 pm
Replies: 1
by Jud Reis » October 29th, 2019, 3:44 pm

Time has been kind to this wine. Limestone, kirsch and sandalwood on the nose. Dark black fruit on the attack, lovely balance of sweet fruit, acidity...

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Last post by larry schaffer
October 29th, 2019, 5:05 pm
2016 Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis 1er VV - best sub $200 burgundy out there?

Last post by C. Keller « October 29th, 2019, 5:01 pm
Replies: 131
by c fu » July 24th, 2019, 10:49 am
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In the past few months I've had the 2001, 2006, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016 Hubert Lignier Morey St Denis 1er VV and they've all been glorious burgundy...
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Last post by C. Keller
October 29th, 2019, 5:01 pm
TN: 2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Luc (France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph)

Last post by Dennis Atick « October 29th, 2019, 4:32 pm
Replies: 3
by Dennis Atick » October 28th, 2019, 8:08 am

Took one of these for a spin last night on a nice fall evening.

2016 Martine Rouchier St. Joseph Luc - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph...

3 Replies

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Last post by Dennis Atick
October 29th, 2019, 4:32 pm
Copain les Voisins Chardonnay $13.50

Last post by Robert M yers « October 29th, 2019, 4:25 pm

by Robert M yers » October 29th, 2019, 4:25 pm

Seems like a steal with cheap shipping to Midwest.

Fall20 is the code at checkout.

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Last post by Robert M yers
October 29th, 2019, 4:25 pm
Blind tasting of 14 Paso Robles Cabs

Last post by Randy Smith « October 29th, 2019, 2:05 pm
Replies: 18
by Blake Brown » October 28th, 2019, 6:07 am

Our monthly blind tasting group enjoyed another event earlier this year which featured a theme of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles...

18 Replies

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Last post by Randy Smith
October 29th, 2019, 2:05 pm
TNs: 2014 Michel Niellon Batard Montrachet 1966 Palmer

Last post by dcornutt « October 29th, 2019, 1:52 pm

by dcornutt » October 29th, 2019, 1:52 pm

In NYC for some food and music. I have had a chance to have the amazing 2014 Michel Niellon Batard a couple of times. It hasn't disappointed.
Last...

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Last post by dcornutt
October 29th, 2019, 1:52 pm
TNs--Mike on Mini-Tour--Dirty & Rowdy Comprehensive in Atlanta

Last post by dcornutt « October 29th, 2019, 1:44 pm
Replies: 20
by Mike Grammer » October 20th, 2019, 10:51 pm

I cannot thank Mike Evans enough for taking the lead in organizing this and providing most of the wines. To the others who chipped in, big...

20 Replies

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Last post by dcornutt
October 29th, 2019, 1:44 pm
TN: A Good Tuesday, Vol III: The MixTape (Billecart, Rayas, ESJ (x2), Kalin, Shafer-Frolich GG, Noble Wine)

Last post by Dennis Atick « October 29th, 2019, 1:11 pm
Replies: 8
by Dennis Atick » October 2nd, 2019, 9:25 am

Got together with some of the usual suspects last night for an eclectic mix of bottles. No theme, we all just showed up with bottles. Still 95...

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Last post by Dennis Atick
October 29th, 2019, 1:11 pm
Georg Breuer - double vertical tasting Schlossberg and Nonnenberg 1996-2008

Last post by Claus Jeppesen « October 29th, 2019, 12:50 pm
Replies: 3
by Dirk Brinkmann » October 29th, 2019, 8:07 am

For lovers of great dry Riesling
Last Friday I had the rare opportunity to attend a tasting of a double vertical of two of the best dry German...

3 Replies

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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
October 29th, 2019, 12:50 pm
Sociando Mallet 1996 and 1997, plus Clinet 2004

Last post by Craig G « October 29th, 2019, 11:44 am
Replies: 9
by Julian Marshall » October 28th, 2019, 3:15 am

We drank these three with friends at dinner on Saturday.

Sociando Mallet 1996

Blackberries, forest fruits, a touch of eucalyptus and maybe some...

9 Replies

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Last post by Craig G
October 29th, 2019, 11:44 am
TN: 2011 Jacques Puffeney Arbois Savagnin

Last post by William Kelley « October 29th, 2019, 11:17 am
Replies: 20
by William Kelley » October 28th, 2019, 11:16 am

After a day tasting 2018s in Gevrey-Chambertin, I wanted a change of pace for dinner. Cooked some griolles and tagliatelle for a simple dinner, using...

20 Replies

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Last post by William Kelley
October 29th, 2019, 11:17 am
I’m New and have 1,000 Questions

Last post by Peter C. « October 29th, 2019, 9:17 am
Replies: 119
by ClayS » November 8th, 2018, 6:08 pm
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...but I’ll just start with 1 at a time! I don’t have the resources to purchase high dollar wine. I usually drink what I buy on a monthly budget of...
119 Replies

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Last post by Peter C.
October 29th, 2019, 9:17 am
hometown bbq brooklyn wine dinner

Last post by A Rubin Stein « October 29th, 2019, 9:05 am
Replies: 2
by mark rudner » October 26th, 2019, 2:44 pm

first time there
really cool spot with all food on point
georges laval brut great nv bubbles
marguet ambonnay 2011 also great but first wine blew it...

2 Replies

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Last post by A Rubin Stein
October 29th, 2019, 9:05 am
Does Grüner shut down? and pichler assistance needed

Last post by cjsadler « October 29th, 2019, 8:55 am
Replies: 5
by Rob_S » October 27th, 2019, 6:07 pm

I was thinking of bringing a bottle of 2013 FX pichler loibner steinertal gruner to a friend's dinner party (he loves grüner) and was hoping a) does...

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Last post by cjsadler
October 29th, 2019, 8:55 am
Champagne and red Burgundy with dinner at La Rive in Amsterdam

Last post by Blake Brown « October 29th, 2019, 8:42 am
Replies: 2
by Blake Brown » October 29th, 2019, 4:59 am

While dining at the classy upscale La Rive Restaurant in the Hotel Amstel Amsterdam AKA Intercontinental Amstel Hotel, i opted for the 6 course...

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Last post by Blake Brown
October 29th, 2019, 8:42 am
Wineries please note - I am sick of styro shippers

Last post by Jason T « October 29th, 2019, 6:50 am
Replies: 163
by D@vid Bu3ker » October 17th, 2019, 6:25 pm
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My Bedrock shipment arrived today, and it’s an unholy mess of broken bits of styrofoam. The spring Bedrock shipment was the same way. Bits of styro...
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October 29th, 2019, 6:50 am

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