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Tasting notes, varietals, grapes - anything related to wine
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Last post by MatthewT
July 23rd, 2020, 9:54 am
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Champagne clubs?
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Steve Costigan » July 21st, 2020, 8:37 pm
I was thinking how unfortunate Champagne has so very infrequently been part of my purchasing or imbibing regime as my wife and I so thoroughly...
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Last post by Steve Costigan
July 23rd, 2020, 5:52 am
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Micro-agglomerated cork closure vinc+
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Richard Jen » July 20th, 2020, 5:02 pm
Should people be concerned about the statement Recommended for still wines with a shelf-life of up to 5 years if they plan to age their wine beyond...
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July 22nd, 2020, 7:35 pm
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July 22nd, 2020, 5:39 pm
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July 22nd, 2020, 3:06 pm
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Ridge Geyserville, where to start?
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Matt Bock » July 21st, 2020, 10:16 am
Relatively new to the board and a relatively regular lurker. Ridge Geyserville seems like a clear board favorite, enough so that I recently picked up...
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Last post by TimF
July 22nd, 2020, 10:30 am
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Last post by Claus Jeppesen
July 22nd, 2020, 10:11 am
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Vine Porn
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Brian Tuite » June 27th, 2013, 7:59 am
There seems to be a spot here for all kinds of pics, Food Porn, Bread Porn, Steak Porn... isn't this a wine forum?
Maybe this will encourage others...
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Last post by Brandon R
July 22nd, 2020, 8:16 am
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July 22nd, 2020, 8:15 am
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July 22nd, 2020, 6:41 am
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Outpost In Bound!!!
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Mike Reff » July 22nd, 2020, 5:34 am
Allocated Petite Syrah, Grenache, and Zinfandel. Also for the first time I am seeing some past vintages of True and Cab being offered too. Anyone...
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Last post by Mike Reff
July 22nd, 2020, 5:34 am
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Last post by bradkaplan
July 22nd, 2020, 5:11 am
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the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino report
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Tim Heaton » March 14th, 2020, 8:30 am
From nearly a month, and yet in a way, a lifetime, ago.
Now that I'm holed up here in Chianti Classico, I've got some time, and so I finished my...
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Last post by F.Daner
July 22nd, 2020, 4:44 am
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July 22nd, 2020, 2:09 am
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July 21st, 2020, 10:33 pm
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Last post by Chris Seiber
July 21st, 2020, 10:29 pm
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TN: 2013 Dauvissat La Forest
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jason stein » July 18th, 2020, 12:35 pm
This was firing on all cylinders, but not a typical Chablis profile at all. Definitely on the rounder side, if I tried it blind I probably would have...
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Last post by john stimson
July 21st, 2020, 9:21 pm
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750Daily: KevinDay on Timorasso
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TomHill » July 20th, 2020, 12:25 pm
Nicely done article by KevinDay on Timorasso:
One of my favorite grapes.
SamBilbro should get his first Timorasso from their Yorkville Highlands...
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Last post by Bob Semon
July 21st, 2020, 5:00 pm
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Last post by Mel Knox
July 21st, 2020, 4:51 pm
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TN: 2016 Saxum G2 Vineyard
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M. Dildine » July 18th, 2020, 3:54 pm
2016 Saxum G2 Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District (7/18/2020)
15.7% abv. Very dark ruby, very aromatic....
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Last post by M. Dildine
July 21st, 2020, 2:37 pm
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July 21st, 2020, 2:31 pm
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July 21st, 2020, 1:09 pm
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Last post by Carlton McCrindle
July 21st, 2020, 11:09 am
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Aubert or Rochioli Pinot offerings
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Todd L » July 21st, 2020, 9:39 am
I have had a lot of experience with Aubert and love them, However almost zero with Rochioli SVD's.
Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated...
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Last post by Douglas Breen
July 21st, 2020, 11:01 am
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Last post by Stephen Pepe
July 21st, 2020, 10:36 am
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What happened with Arcadian??
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R. Gaston » April 20th, 2020, 9:30 pm
Ok, so had no clue that Arcadian has dropped off the face of the earth. One of my favorite wineries ever and not one word about it being sold or...
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Last post by Scott Watkins
July 21st, 2020, 9:44 am
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Mondavi Reserve '92
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JLee » July 20th, 2020, 8:51 pm
Been running through a few 80s cali cabs during lockdown with lamb off the grill and this is the youngest so far.
Surprisingly youthful. It's a...
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Last post by David Baum
July 21st, 2020, 9:19 am
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July 21st, 2020, 8:59 am
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July 21st, 2020, 8:07 am
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Last post by Fred Bower
July 21st, 2020, 7:33 am
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GaryVee Wine Club
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RickieM » September 15th, 2017, 1:15 pm
I just received an e-mail touting Gary Vaynerchuk's monthly wine club and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with it (or is it really...
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Last post by HoosJustinG
July 21st, 2020, 7:23 am
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Last post by Chris V.
July 21st, 2020, 7:16 am
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A Tale of Two Burgs
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Fred Bower » July 21st, 2020, 7:10 am
Of course they are white...it was the best of wines, it was the worst of wines...
2010 Servin Chablis Blanchots Grand Cru
Color is medium...
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Last post by Fred Bower
July 21st, 2020, 7:10 am
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TN 1999 Musar. (Cringe - worthy?)
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MAT Cramer » July 20th, 2020, 12:15 am
In light of earlier topic on this board about very cringe TN’s thought I would share my cringeworthy review of 1999 Musar. Maybe start a new trend...
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Last post by Jim Stewart
July 21st, 2020, 6:38 am
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TN: 2016 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo)
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Jeremy Holmes » July 19th, 2020, 4:29 pm
2016 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (7/19/2020)
An ethereal and engaging nose of rose petal, raspberry,...
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Last post by Laurent Gibet
July 21st, 2020, 2:25 am
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Last post by Jeremy Holmes
July 20th, 2020, 10:09 pm
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Does Declassified d'Yquem exist?
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David McMillen » August 31st, 2012, 7:26 pm
A different thread mentioned these and then I heard about them being available at retail, so naturally it made me curious. Reportedly d'Yquem gives...
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July 20th, 2020, 3:52 pm
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July 20th, 2020, 2:03 pm
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July 20th, 2020, 1:40 pm
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Last post by Wes Barton
July 20th, 2020, 12:52 pm
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A Few Recent Tastes XXIV
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Marc_Hanes » July 19th, 2020, 8:18 am
1998 Yarra Yering Shiraz Victoria Underhill. The blackish core not opaque so it fades easily into sunset reds and oranges, more vibrant the closer...
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Last post by Marc_Hanes
July 20th, 2020, 12:42 pm
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Which Jamet?
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john stimson » July 19th, 2020, 7:58 pm
I'm contributing a Jamet to a northern rhone tasting soon (which will be mostly Chave, with one Allemand). I have a number of years, but haven't had...
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July 20th, 2020, 12:23 pm
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Last post by RMann
July 20th, 2020, 11:41 am
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What Is the Deal with Carneros?
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Drew Goin » April 11th, 2016, 11:25 am
I got involved in the Wine World around 1997. Living in Louisiana, that translates to being at least five years behind the curve of trends and new...
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Last post by Mel Knox
July 20th, 2020, 10:27 am
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Wine, ordered in
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Jim Cowan » July 19th, 2020, 7:18 am
With a little help/advice from friends, these are the wines arriving now days (all under $25):
2017 Louis Michel, Chablis - utterly Chablis; flint...
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Last post by Jim Cowan
July 20th, 2020, 10:15 am
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Back from N. Rhone
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Kristoffer B r y d e r » July 19th, 2020, 2:51 pm
Hi all,
Just got back to Copenhagen area from Valence (1.000 miles, quite a drive) on a family trip with a tiny bit of wine exploring as well....
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Last post by Kristoffer B r y d e r
July 20th, 2020, 10:12 am
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Keller Silliness
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R.Foss » June 13th, 2020, 5:37 pm
What fool's dynamic has caused Keller GG Riesling prices to moonshot into the stratosphere, specifically in the US in the last 5 years? I used to buy...
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Last post by Adrian Huntington
July 20th, 2020, 9:07 am
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July 20th, 2020, 8:28 am
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Last post by Dennis Atick
July 20th, 2020, 7:54 am
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Myriad 2018 Portfolio Cabernet Release
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Frank Z » June 18th, 2020, 12:06 pm
Received the Save the Date email a few days ago after tasting with Leah (tasting notes on CT). These wines are some of my favorites each year and...
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July 20th, 2020, 7:20 am
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July 20th, 2020, 5:07 am
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CoronaVajras
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Jeremy Holmes » July 18th, 2020, 5:42 pm
A couple of outstanding lockdown wines.
2014 G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati : Fresh and vibrant with crunchy cherry fruit and earthy...
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Last post by Howard Cooper
July 20th, 2020, 5:00 am
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July 20th, 2020, 4:52 am
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July 20th, 2020, 4:26 am
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Last post by asnitow
July 19th, 2020, 8:27 pm
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'14 Rhys Alpine PN
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Peter Petersen » July 19th, 2020, 8:03 pm
Maybe I'm lazy but when a wine is just right it is almost never because of its precise fruit or herbal flavors, it is just as much because they seem...
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Last post by Peter Petersen
July 19th, 2020, 8:03 pm
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Contra Costa County Wine Heritage
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Drew Goin » June 7th, 2016, 11:01 pm
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 Ken Zinns
July 19th, 2020, 7:59 pm
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Am I Pinot'd out?
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Adam Frisch » June 23rd, 2020, 6:42 am
Recently my quarterly arrivals from producers I really enjoy, like Failla and Lioco, have met with less and less enthusiasm. The wines haven't...
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Last post by Peter Petersen
July 19th, 2020, 7:45 pm
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TN: Lock, Stock & Barral...
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Marshall Manning » July 19th, 2020, 7:27 pm
Tonight we had the 2005 Domaine Leon Barral, Faugeres. Intense, deep nose, crossing wild, warm blackberry bushes with rare meat, bacon, spice, black...
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Last post by Marshall Manning
July 19th, 2020, 7:27 pm
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July 19th, 2020, 5:19 pm
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July 19th, 2020, 4:59 pm
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Last post by Marshall Manning
July 19th, 2020, 3:48 pm
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Article on Valtelline Wines
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TomHill » July 17th, 2020, 10:52 am
Really excellent article by KevinDay (who he?) on Valtelline and their wines:
The photos are breathtaking. He highlights most of primo producers....
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July 19th, 2020, 2:34 pm
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Last post by Scott Silton
July 19th, 2020, 1:12 pm
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TN: Roulot + Prum
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Andrew K. » July 18th, 2020, 9:22 pm
2005 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (7/18/2020)
Still so young. Very reductive. Classic Prum petrol...
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July 19th, 2020, 12:09 pm
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July 19th, 2020, 12:05 pm
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Ageability of Cali Pinot
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David P. » February 29th, 2020, 8:06 pm
Hi. I have been reading this forum for a while. A lot of times I see tasting notes of pinots from late 1990’s to early 2000’s and usually the...
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July 19th, 2020, 10:56 am
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July 19th, 2020, 10:28 am
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Last post by Thomas Keim
July 19th, 2020, 10:25 am
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Cost of vineyard land in France
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Alex Rychlewski » July 19th, 2020, 8:52 am
Want to abandon your drab surburban life and go make wine in France? ;-).
Before looking into the cost of actually producing wine, here is the...
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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
July 19th, 2020, 10:08 am
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July 19th, 2020, 9:53 am
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July 19th, 2020, 9:47 am
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Any love for Tony Coturri?
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Adam Frisch » July 18th, 2020, 7:53 pm
Never hear much about him on these boards. Tony's a pioneer in the organic, biodynamic and low intervention world and has practiced those things on...
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July 19th, 2020, 9:43 am
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July 19th, 2020, 7:56 am
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July 19th, 2020, 7:14 am
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July 19th, 2020, 5:53 am
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July 19th, 2020, 5:01 am
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Ever cringe at your old TNs?
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Brian S t o t t e r » July 18th, 2020, 1:50 pm
I got into this fun hobby several years ago. When looking through my CT to recall what I thought of some of the Bedrock wines, to plan purchasing in...
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Last post by Scott Silton
July 19th, 2020, 1:04 am
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Ceritas - Save the date 8/8/19
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mattcitrang » August 1st, 2019, 8:38 am
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 Vince L.
July 18th, 2020, 7:20 pm
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Last post by Adam Frisch
July 18th, 2020, 6:58 pm
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TN: 2008 Lanson Gold Label Brut
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Sean S y d n e y » July 18th, 2020, 3:13 pm
A deft balance of vivacity and intensity with generosity and richness. White flowers, yellow apple, bread - it just SMELLS golden. Lively mousse,...
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July 18th, 2020, 4:06 pm
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July 18th, 2020, 3:49 pm
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July 18th, 2020, 3:09 pm
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July 18th, 2020, 12:40 pm
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July 18th, 2020, 11:37 am
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July 18th, 2020, 11:12 am
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July 18th, 2020, 10:40 am
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July 18th, 2020, 9:13 am
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July 18th, 2020, 8:45 am
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Last post by Mark Golodetz
July 18th, 2020, 8:16 am
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TN: DIEL 2011 vs 2012
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Martin Zwick » July 18th, 2020, 3:50 am
2011 Burgberg GG vs 2012 Burgberg GG
2011 clearly shows more grip, more drive&kick, purity and huge minerality, in contrast 2012 is too oily, too...
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Last post by Martin Zwick
July 18th, 2020, 3:50 am
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New Wine&Spirits Magazine: Great Read
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TomHill » July 17th, 2020, 4:48 pm
The Wine&Spirits magazine is one of the few wine publications that I actually learn something from. The August edition just arrived and was a...
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July 17th, 2020, 9:48 pm
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July 17th, 2020, 8:14 pm
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July 17th, 2020, 5:54 pm
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2016 Barolo Vintage - How Is It Looking?
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Sh@n A » November 12th, 2019, 10:47 am
Would love to hear what folks are thinking about the 2016 Barolo vintage. I have heard some cautious commentary on 2016, including some comments on...
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July 17th, 2020, 3:33 pm
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July 17th, 2020, 1:38 pm
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Marcassin
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A Rosen » April 5th, 2019, 10:55 am
2013 chardonnay allocation.....
Curious if anyone has heard anything?
Thanks.
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Last post by Scott Jameson
July 17th, 2020, 1:01 pm
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TN: 2017 Kutch Falstaff Pinot Noir
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Sean_S » June 12th, 2019, 10:02 pm
Well, we were fortunate enough to taste a vertical of every Vintage of Kutch Falstaff last week and it was certainly a treat. All the bottles were in...
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July 17th, 2020, 11:52 am
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