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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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March 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

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Vintage: Zins of the Eschen & Esola Vnyds

Last post by Drew Goin « March 31st, 2021, 2:45 pm
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by TomHill » March 31st, 2021, 1:32 pm

And this is an article I wrote for Vintage on
the Zinfandels of the Eschen & Esola vnyds:
EschenEsola.pdf

This was one of my most memorable...

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Last post by Drew Goin
March 31st, 2021, 2:45 pm
Wine storage Fairfield county CT

Last post by Tom Taylor « March 31st, 2021, 2:20 pm
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by Sebastian C. » March 31st, 2021, 10:54 am

Any recommendations for wine storage in Fairfield county CT.?Would prefer not going to NYC or New Jersey.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Last post by Tom Taylor
March 31st, 2021, 2:20 pm
TN: 2015 Pierre Peters Champgne l'Esprit

Last post by Keith A k e r s « March 31st, 2021, 2:00 pm

by Keith A k e r s » March 31st, 2021, 2:00 pm

2015 Pierre Péters Champagne Grand Cru l'Esprit - France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru (3/30/2021)
Nose: The nose is fragrant and balanced with...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
March 31st, 2021, 2:00 pm
TN: 2001 Qupé Grenache Purisima Mountain Vineyard (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley)

Last post by M. Meer « March 31st, 2021, 1:02 pm
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by M. Meer » March 30th, 2021, 2:10 pm

Auction purchase. Cherry, prune, licorice, vanilla, black tea, orange peel, cinnamon, wet fur, underbrush, and smoke. Full bodied and bright with a...

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Last post by M. Meer
March 31st, 2021, 1:02 pm
Nero d'Avola

Last post by Tvrtko C. « March 31st, 2021, 12:58 pm
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by Glenn P. » March 29th, 2021, 9:24 am

I have been enjoying many Nerello Mascalese wines of late from the Mount Etna area. I just adore this varietal. I realize that Nero d'Avola is the...

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Last post by Tvrtko C.
March 31st, 2021, 12:58 pm
Hidden Ridge...What to do now that they're gone?

Last post by Gabe Berk « March 31st, 2021, 12:48 pm
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by Robert Page » January 15th, 2021, 4:56 pm

Several years back, I discovered Hidden Ridge cabs after a fellow Berserker shared a positive note about them. At the time, their cabs (like the 55%...

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Last post by Gabe Berk
March 31st, 2021, 12:48 pm
Done w/hibernating - Santa Barbara bound

Last post by Alex N « March 31st, 2021, 12:35 pm
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by Joel Pulver » March 23rd, 2021, 1:13 pm
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Planning a short trip to Santa Ynez next weekend to celebrate the end of hibernation. Looking for some great winery suggestions.

Thinking of meeting...
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Last post by Alex N
March 31st, 2021, 12:35 pm
TN: Two Whites....(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « March 31st, 2021, 12:26 pm

by TomHill » March 31st, 2021, 12:26 pm

Tried these two whites last weekend:
1. VillaAlpini PinotGrigio DOC: Friuli (13%; GiulianaImprts/Boulder) 2018 : Med.light gold color w/ lots of...

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Last post by TomHill
March 31st, 2021, 12:26 pm
2019 Beaujolais

Last post by Patrick T a y l o r « March 31st, 2021, 11:07 am
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by Bryan Price » August 19th, 2020, 7:31 pm
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I'm late to the Beaujolais game. My friend recently opened a bottle from Moulin a Vent at dinner and I thought it tasted like a ~$60 California...
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Last post by Patrick T a y l o r
March 31st, 2021, 11:07 am
Languedoc Pinot Noir.

Last post by Chris Seiber « March 31st, 2021, 10:50 am
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by bob parsons alberta » March 31st, 2021, 10:14 am

TN: 2018 Domaine Les Tuileries Pinot Noir IGP Cevennes.

Purchased after an excellent Cab Sauv from this Languedoc region.
Good natural cork, 14.5%...

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Last post by Chris Seiber
March 31st, 2021, 10:50 am
Aaron Pott Fe Cabernet

Last post by FMansfield « March 31st, 2021, 9:55 am
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by FMansfield » March 28th, 2021, 5:03 pm

Anyone hear of this Spring Mountain derived Cab based wine called Fe (symbol for iron)?

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Last post by FMansfield
March 31st, 2021, 9:55 am
TN: Cigar Night audible to Cork Vault Charlotte (16 Kutch Chardonnay & 07 Whitehall Lane)

Last post by Kevin Patrick « March 31st, 2021, 9:52 am

by Kevin Patrick » March 31st, 2021, 9:52 am

CIGAR NIGHT AUDIBLE TO CORK VAULT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte, NC (3/30/2021)

We were supposed to enjoy the refurbished confines of the Charlotte City...

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Last post by Kevin Patrick
March 31st, 2021, 9:52 am
GOOD Napa Valley Restaurant with Best Corkage Policies

Last post by Arv R « March 31st, 2021, 9:41 am
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by Bruce Rudman » March 30th, 2021, 6:20 am

I am finally getting a vacation after a year of telecommuting, COVID closures, and cancellations. My 60th birthday is in May and we are doing five...

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Last post by Arv R
March 31st, 2021, 9:41 am
Few recent TNs (Yquem, rieussec, diebolt-vallois)

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « March 31st, 2021, 9:33 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » March 30th, 2021, 6:18 pm

2008 Diebolt Vallois Fleur de Passion

Serious champagne built for the long haul. Laser like acidity, superb length, very complex and a bit tight....

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
March 31st, 2021, 9:33 am
TN: 2010 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf Du Pape la Crau

Last post by mdealessi « March 31st, 2021, 9:25 am
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by Kent Comley » March 28th, 2021, 4:12 pm

Now I don't drink Grenache or Chateauneuf very often, as I often find them too boozy and simple. A mate of mine dropped in last night with a bottle...

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Last post by mdealessi
March 31st, 2021, 9:25 am
B-21 Deal: Jean et Sebastian Sechet 2014

Last post by Barry L i p t o n « March 31st, 2021, 9:20 am
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by emile bond » February 9th, 2021, 3:19 pm

$9.88/btl In-Store Purchase Only.

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Last post by Barry L i p t o n
March 31st, 2021, 9:20 am
Another great < $20 Italian White TN: 2018 Tamellini Soave Classico Le Bine de Costiola (Italy, Veneto, Soave Classico)

Last post by Jeff Vaughan « March 31st, 2021, 8:17 am
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by Dale McClaran » March 28th, 2021, 10:31 am

2018 Tamellini Soave Classico Le Bine de Costiola - Italy, Veneto, Soave Classico (3/28/2021)
Needed a little airtime to really get going – but soon...

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Last post by Jeff Vaughan
March 31st, 2021, 8:17 am
Wine Shops in Miami

Last post by Peter Hirsch « March 31st, 2021, 7:33 am
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by Anton Nikiforov » March 27th, 2021, 3:54 am

My partner and I are visiting my folks in Miami and were looking for wine shop recommendations in the area. Thanks in advance!

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Last post by Peter Hirsch
March 31st, 2021, 7:33 am
TN: 2000 Paolo Bea Sagrantino Montefalco Secco

Last post by Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡ « March 31st, 2021, 7:15 am
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by Ramon C » March 28th, 2021, 8:17 am

2000 Paolo Bea Sagrantino Montefalco Secco

Bottle 2 of 3 purchased and stored since many moons ago. Drank with opted-curbside dinner on March 20...

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Last post by Faryan Amir-Ghassem¡
March 31st, 2021, 7:15 am
Cellar construction: pre-fab door recommendations

Last post by David Cohen « March 31st, 2021, 6:26 am
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by JamieM. » March 27th, 2021, 2:21 pm

I'm planning a small cellar construction project in my basement and am hoping to find recommendations for a well-insulated a sealed door system that...

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Last post by David Cohen
March 31st, 2021, 6:26 am
Faethm Wine - Nikolas Krankl

Last post by Gray G « March 31st, 2021, 5:27 am
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by Charles Kersten » February 20th, 2019, 8:38 am
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Nikolas Krankl's project a winery called FÆTHM
From his twitter account: FÆTHM is coming... We are working tirelessly to get some jaw dropping wine...
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Last post by Gray G
March 31st, 2021, 5:27 am
Eurocave Vieillitheque Confort v264 - questions

Last post by Aleks V « March 30th, 2021, 10:16 pm
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by J. Galang » March 30th, 2021, 8:46 pm

Had a bit of good luck today and picked up this baby for the amazing price of free

A LWS had this outside their place with a big FREE sign, I asked...

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Last post by Aleks V
March 30th, 2021, 10:16 pm
TN: NV Laherte Frères Champagne Rosé de Meunier Extra Brut (France, Champagne)

Last post by alan weinberg « March 30th, 2021, 8:47 pm
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by B. Buzzini » March 30th, 2021, 5:30 pm

NV Laherte Frères Champagne Rosé de Meunier Extra Brut - France, Champagne (3/30/2021)
100% Pinot Meunier, DG 3/20...love the dry extraction in...

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Last post by alan weinberg
March 30th, 2021, 8:47 pm
Champagnes on a long birthday weekend

Last post by Warren Taranow « March 30th, 2021, 8:45 pm
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by Warren Taranow » March 29th, 2021, 8:14 pm

We’re finally able to travel again. We celebrated Marybeth’s birthday on the beach in Santa Monica. We walked miles everyday, but probably not enough...

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Last post by Warren Taranow
March 30th, 2021, 8:45 pm
Entre Nous Winery

Last post by Tom R W « March 30th, 2021, 8:01 pm
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by Paul Marshall » March 30th, 2021, 7:44 pm

Tasted with Joe at their oakville residence many many moons ago. Was curious what happened to the property and who’s buying the grapes from the...

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Last post by Tom R W
March 30th, 2021, 8:01 pm
TN: 2004 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà

Last post by john stimson « March 30th, 2021, 8:00 pm
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by Dale McClaran » March 30th, 2021, 1:24 pm

2004 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco (3/30/2021)
Decanted 3 hrs. While I wouldn’t quite...

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Last post by john stimson
March 30th, 2021, 8:00 pm
What Goodfellow/Matello are you drinking?

Last post by Al Osterheld « March 30th, 2021, 7:43 pm
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Thought Marcus' wines deserved a thread similar to Bedrock and other CA board favs and wanted to end the thread drift I helped contribute to in the...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
March 30th, 2021, 7:43 pm
TN: Five From Grosgrain Cellars...(short/boring)

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « March 30th, 2021, 7:12 pm
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by TomHill » March 30th, 2021, 12:15 pm

Tasted thru my GrossGrains over the weekend:
1. Grosgrain Albarino PhilipsVnyd/WallaWallaVlly (14%; Frmtd & aged: Concrete egg/neutral brl/SS;...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 30th, 2021, 7:12 pm
TN: 2018 Vincent Pinot Noir Armstrong Vineyard

Last post by mmeyers « March 30th, 2021, 7:02 pm
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by D@vid Bu3ker » March 29th, 2021, 4:49 pm

2018 Vincent Pinot Noir Armstrong Vineyard - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Ribbon Ridge (3/29/2021)
Prompted by an online discussion about the...

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Last post by mmeyers
March 30th, 2021, 7:02 pm
PSA: Scherrer "Nepenthe" Special Offer

Last post by J Bateman « March 30th, 2021, 6:47 pm
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by Patrick T a y l o r » March 4th, 2021, 4:07 pm

Fred makes good juice, y'all.

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Last post by J Bateman
March 30th, 2021, 6:47 pm
Suzor Gamay Noir

Last post by dougwilder « March 30th, 2021, 4:44 pm
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by Leonard Taylor » March 30th, 2021, 4:08 pm

Wow! I bought a mixed case on BD and it arrived this week. So the first crack was the Gamay Noir. What an interesting gamay. Some spicy, pepper....

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Last post by dougwilder
March 30th, 2021, 4:44 pm
TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 30th, 2021, 4:39 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » May 5th, 2009, 12:19 am

4/28/2009

-- decanted immediately before tasting --
-- tasted non-blind over 3-4 hours --

NOSE: beautiful floral/perfumy bouquet of golden...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 30th, 2021, 4:39 pm
Grape best suited to transmitting terroir

Last post by RTP Latham Richard « March 30th, 2021, 4:36 pm
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by Noah C » March 23rd, 2021, 6:18 am
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Tuesday morning musing: which grape(s) is best suited to transmitting terroir? The answer I've always heard is Pinot Noir, which I can certainly see....
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Last post by RTP Latham Richard
March 30th, 2021, 4:36 pm
2019 Tatomer Santa Barbara County Pinot

Last post by Benjamin Hand « March 30th, 2021, 4:12 pm

by Benjamin Hand » March 30th, 2021, 4:12 pm

Has anyone tried this? I've tried and enjoyed Tatomer's GVs and Rieslings, but never the Pinot. The '19 seems to have been well-reviewed, but I...

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Last post by Benjamin Hand
March 30th, 2021, 4:12 pm
06`Pol Roger SWC,2 great PYCMs,3 Shafer Hillside,Araujo,Lewis Res,Abreu Thorevilos,dessert-Kracher,Bert Simon and more

Last post by Blake Brown « March 30th, 2021, 4:01 pm
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by Blake Brown » March 30th, 2021, 12:41 pm

Our dinner group dined at Lucky`s to enjoy some fine wines and some of the tastiest food in our area. Our wine theme, in addition to the usual...

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Last post by Blake Brown
March 30th, 2021, 4:01 pm
2009 Burgundy...overrated, rated or underrated?

Last post by Howard Cooper « March 30th, 2021, 3:54 pm
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by jprusack » March 27th, 2021, 11:10 am

For someone who doesn't wait or have access to burgundy with 30 years of cellar age, I've found 2009 to be almost always worthwhile. It seems like a...

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Last post by Howard Cooper
March 30th, 2021, 3:54 pm
TN: Brovia, Lamborghini, Casetta, Castelinvilla, Bossi, Taurino

Last post by wspohn « March 30th, 2021, 3:32 pm

by wspohn » March 30th, 2021, 3:32 pm

For the first time in half a year, I was able to convene a group of tasters for an al fresco tasting of Italian wines.

2007 Fratelli Brovia Barolo...

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Last post by wspohn
March 30th, 2021, 3:32 pm
Wine and Politics

Last post by Victor Hong « March 30th, 2021, 2:59 pm
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by David Kubiak » January 12th, 2021, 8:11 pm

I am planning to consign the better part of my collection to a major firm. If serious political discord continues through this year would people see...

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Last post by Victor Hong
March 30th, 2021, 2:59 pm
89 Renaissance Late Harvest Sav Blanc

Last post by Robert.A.Jr. « March 30th, 2021, 2:40 pm
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by Glenn L e v i n e » March 28th, 2021, 8:22 pm

This was a lovely drop, maybe a touch hot in the nose but truly an enjoyable sweet wine to drink. Reminiscent of a plum wine maybe, or an apricot...

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Last post by Robert.A.Jr.
March 30th, 2021, 2:40 pm
2018 Scarecrow Release

Last post by Dwizzo « March 30th, 2021, 1:46 pm
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by KyleC » January 21st, 2021, 3:05 pm
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Just got the email that after years of waiting, I'm in. Any predictions on pricing?
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Last post by Dwizzo
March 30th, 2021, 1:46 pm
TN: 2018 Violin Coastal Range Chardonnay

Last post by Will Hamilton « March 30th, 2021, 11:10 am
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by ChrisJames » February 2nd, 2021, 7:44 pm

It hard for me to resist a winery named Violin when my wife conducts/teaches orchestra. It’s even harder when this guy named Marcus (who happens to...

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Last post by Will Hamilton
March 30th, 2021, 11:10 am
Riedel Vinum XL Pinot Noir Glass?

Last post by Andy Sc « March 30th, 2021, 10:14 am
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by Michael S. Monie » March 28th, 2021, 4:51 pm

I know with all the new wine glasses on the market these days, Riedel are not particularly in vogue. When they first came out with the Vinum XL line,...

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Last post by Andy Sc
March 30th, 2021, 10:14 am
TN: 1995 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon (USA, California, Napa Valley)

Last post by brigcampbell « March 30th, 2021, 9:38 am
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by B. Buzzini » March 29th, 2021, 4:20 pm

1995 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (3/29/2021)
Loved these wines back in the day, the perfect dryness to sweet for my...

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Last post by brigcampbell
March 30th, 2021, 9:38 am
Beta release coming...

Last post by JViolini « March 30th, 2021, 9:32 am
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by Robert Dentice » September 13th, 2020, 7:56 am
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Inspired by Brian Stotter's post on a recent bottle of Montecillo and his query on the next release I sent word up to the Mountain.

Word came...
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Last post by JViolini
March 30th, 2021, 9:32 am
2 x Advanced ’14 Ramonet Boudriottes :(

Last post by Marshall Manning « March 30th, 2021, 9:14 am
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by Jason Petty » March 29th, 2021, 2:40 pm

Just another data point.

Spent the week in Maui for Kids Spring Break. One of nights family and I had dinner at Spago in the Four Seasons. Great...

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Last post by Marshall Manning
March 30th, 2021, 9:14 am
EMH Black Cat 2011, a classic wine from an underrated vintage

Last post by Merrill Lindquist « March 30th, 2021, 7:39 am
Replies: 15
by Er€z _ L. » March 27th, 2021, 9:48 am

2011 EMH Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cat - Napa Valley, Calistoga (3/26/2021)

Question--What's better than a fresh vegetables based meal at home with...

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Last post by Merrill Lindquist
March 30th, 2021, 7:39 am
Stony Hill Sold.....Again?!

Last post by Josh Q « March 29th, 2021, 10:56 pm
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by Mar3 Koslowsky » December 23rd, 2020, 2:55 pm
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Dear valued guests,

We are excited and honored to share that Stony Hill Vineyard has begun a
bright journey under new ownership. The...
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Last post by Josh Q
March 29th, 2021, 10:56 pm
W&S/Comiskey: Mycorrhizal Networks

Last post by Jason T « March 29th, 2021, 10:10 pm
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by TomHill » March 29th, 2021, 5:07 pm

A very interesting & well-researched article in the new Wines&Spirits on the importance of Mycorrhizal Networks in the subsoils to promote the...

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Last post by Jason T
March 29th, 2021, 10:10 pm
TN: 2000 Château Magdelaine (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru)

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « March 29th, 2021, 9:36 pm
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by Todd F r e n c h » March 26th, 2021, 9:53 am

2000 Château Magdelaine - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (3/26/2021)
A most elegant classically-styled Bordeaux, particularly...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
March 29th, 2021, 9:36 pm
Tips for #rieslingstudy101

Last post by Robert Dentice « March 29th, 2021, 8:09 pm
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by Brian S t o t t e r » March 27th, 2021, 9:04 am

My brother-in-law drinks wine every now and then but has become interested in learning more about riesling. I don't have a good sense of his...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
March 29th, 2021, 8:09 pm
Cassoulet War: D’Artagnan style

Last post by alan weinberg « March 29th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Replies: 14
by Mark Golodetz » March 23rd, 2021, 3:41 pm

Watch Eric Rupert, Tom Coliccio, Daniel Boulud etc compare cassoulet recipes

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Last post by alan weinberg
March 29th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Sangiovese in the style of Stella di Campalto

Last post by Oliver McCrum « March 29th, 2021, 5:50 pm
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by LasseK » March 29th, 2021, 7:24 am

Stella di Campalto has peaked my interest. But as I have never really been a big Sangiovese drinker i could need some help here.

What producers...

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Last post by Oliver McCrum
March 29th, 2021, 5:50 pm
TN: 2016 JM Pillot Chassagne Montrachet Rouge Mes Vielles Vignes

Last post by Stan Y. « March 29th, 2021, 4:55 pm
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » March 16th, 2021, 6:02 pm

Fascinating wine. Some smoke, earth and red delicious apple peel on the nose.

Continues to be somewhat savory on the palate with reticent fruits and...

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Last post by Stan Y.
March 29th, 2021, 4:55 pm
Fritz Salomon Alchemist Cave??

Last post by K N Haque « March 29th, 2021, 4:36 pm
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by TomHill » March 29th, 2021, 1:12 pm

The latest Wine&Spirits magazine has a very good article by DavidSchildnicht (one of my favorite writers) on the wines of the Austrian Wagram. Highly...

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Last post by K N Haque
March 29th, 2021, 4:36 pm
Wine touring in the time of Covid: Portugal

Last post by Ian H « March 29th, 2021, 3:38 pm
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by Jim Stewart » November 14th, 2020, 9:48 am

In this time of Covid, our normal travel adventures have been restricted. And maybe we have let ourselves be even more limited by lack of imagination...

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Last post by Ian H
March 29th, 2021, 3:38 pm
Wine tasting from Bairrada to Alentejo via Douro and Lisboa!

Last post by Eric Ifune « March 29th, 2021, 3:34 pm
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by Paula Bernardino » March 28th, 2021, 8:27 pm

Back in November, Montreal's wine bar Les Cavistes organized a virtual wine tasting featuring four wines from Portugal. Given my Portuguese roots, I...

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Last post by Eric Ifune
March 29th, 2021, 3:34 pm
When's the next wine scandal coming down the pike?

Last post by J a y H a c k « March 29th, 2021, 2:03 pm
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by Dennis Kanagie » August 22nd, 2016, 6:51 am

Whether it's a scamming retailer or auction house, thieving storage facility, or even another counterfeiter, how much longer do you think it will be...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
March 29th, 2021, 2:03 pm
2018 Beaujolais

Last post by Arv R « March 29th, 2021, 12:12 pm
Replies: 65
by R Roberts » September 7th, 2019, 5:36 pm
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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 Arv R
March 29th, 2021, 12:12 pm
2016 Brunellos!

Last post by MarcOC « March 29th, 2021, 9:51 am
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by Joseph Grassa » January 29th, 2021, 7:51 pm
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What 2016 Brunellos will you be buying this year?
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Last post by MarcOC
March 29th, 2021, 9:51 am
TN: Marquis Mark...

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 29th, 2021, 9:21 am
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by Marshall Manning » March 28th, 2021, 8:24 pm

Two gorgeous wines today, the second is the 1995 Marquis d'Angerville Volnay, Taillepieds. An old Winebid purchase from 2002 for $40. Nicely stored...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 29th, 2021, 9:21 am
Vista Alegre 40 year old Port

Last post by andy velebil « March 29th, 2021, 9:12 am
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by Demian Saenz » March 27th, 2021, 9:46 am

Anyone have opinions on Vista Alegre 40 year Tawny port? I searched the forum and found some comments from 2012, and nothing on wine searcher....

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Last post by andy velebil
March 29th, 2021, 9:12 am
TN: celebratory dinner and Burgs

Last post by Tom R W « March 29th, 2021, 8:57 am
Replies: 12
by alan weinberg » March 28th, 2021, 10:08 am

coming out of the COVID fog and quarantine, finally able to dine with vaccinated friends, I tried to turn it up last night for Jerry and Cindy as...

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Last post by Tom R W
March 29th, 2021, 8:57 am
TN: Drove my Chevy to the Levee

Last post by James Cross « March 29th, 2021, 8:48 am
Replies: 7
by Andrew K. » March 27th, 2021, 9:48 pm

NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 168eme - France, Champagne (3/24/2021)
Lunch at Le Bil (Le Bilboquet) : From 375. Always an amazing way...

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Last post by James Cross
March 29th, 2021, 8:48 am
Chattanooga TN wine shop recommendation

Last post by H. Holt « March 29th, 2021, 7:33 am
Replies: 9
by Brian Crabtree » April 23rd, 2014, 6:52 pm

Suggestion appreciated.

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Last post by H. Holt
March 29th, 2021, 7:33 am
Embrace your cellar diversity

Last post by MSemler « March 29th, 2021, 7:06 am
Replies: 117
by Glenn P. » December 24th, 2020, 12:46 pm
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Every so often, I like to go through the exercise of viewing my cellar in terms of the percentage of wines from various countries. It slowly morphs...
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Last post by MSemler
March 29th, 2021, 7:06 am
Kobayashi Mizunara Cabernet Franc Release

Last post by Matt N « March 29th, 2021, 6:55 am
Replies: 4
by Joseph Stevens » March 28th, 2021, 4:28 pm

Just got this email from Travis & Mario:

Dear Friends of Kobayashi,

This is not a first-come first-serve wine release, so there’s no need to skip...

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Last post by Matt N
March 29th, 2021, 6:55 am
TN: 2012 Domaine Fourrier Morey St. Denis Clos Solon Vieille Vigne

Last post by A Songeur « March 29th, 2021, 5:54 am
Replies: 3
by Joshua Kates » March 28th, 2021, 4:42 am

2012 Domaine Fourrier Morey St. Denis Clos Solon Vieille Vigne - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis (3/28/2021)
This showed very well...

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Last post by A Songeur
March 29th, 2021, 5:54 am
TN: Goodfellow, Bedrock, Enfield.

Last post by Marcus Goodfellow « March 29th, 2021, 5:33 am
Replies: 4
by Adam Frisch » March 28th, 2021, 3:20 am

These were all from a couple of days ago, so pretty sparse notes:

2019 Enfield Citrine Chardonnay: Pretty lean Chard that didn't give much up...

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Last post by Marcus Goodfellow
March 29th, 2021, 5:33 am
Draper Clone Chard in OR...

Last post by Doug Ackerman « March 29th, 2021, 3:40 am
Replies: 15
by TomHill » March 23rd, 2021, 12:51 pm

This one is a new one to me. I was tasting at Pig+Fig with Joe/Dustin/Laura some new wines from WillametteVllyVnyds (fairly impressed by the wines...

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Last post by Doug Ackerman
March 29th, 2021, 3:40 am
is 2017 Echezeaux too early to drink now?

Last post by Peter Hirsch « March 29th, 2021, 3:25 am
Replies: 7
by Daniel Hakyon Kim » March 28th, 2021, 8:03 pm

Hi, I'm a newbie drinker for burgundy.

I have some bottles (Lamarche, E. Rouget, Charlopin, Gros Frere...) in mind I would like to taste and it's...

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Last post by Peter Hirsch
March 29th, 2021, 3:25 am
TN: Have You Ever Been Had in Briceland...

Last post by Stephen Chen « March 29th, 2021, 12:06 am
Replies: 2
by Marshall Manning » March 28th, 2021, 6:16 pm

Trying the 2016 Briceland Chardonnay, Ronda's Reserve tonight. Really pretty nose of bright green apple, pear, lemon, cream, and light spice. Tangy...

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Last post by Stephen Chen
March 29th, 2021, 12:06 am
Whatever happened to? (German Riesling missing persons edition)

Last post by M. Meer « March 28th, 2021, 10:10 pm
Replies: 22
by D@vid Bu3ker » March 3rd, 2021, 9:28 am

In the Top 5 German Producers thread, the mention of a Mittlerhein producer - Toni Jost - that had fallen off the radar got me thinking. What ever...

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Last post by M. Meer
March 28th, 2021, 10:10 pm
Blinded Boys of Seattle do red Burgundy

Last post by john stimson « March 28th, 2021, 9:16 pm
Replies: 8
by john stimson » March 28th, 2021, 12:03 pm

Another blind Zoom red Burgundy tasting. Samples delivered by a hired driver, mostly double decanted about 4 hours before the tasting. We do sort...

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Last post by john stimson
March 28th, 2021, 9:16 pm
TN: 2004 Copain Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard (USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley)

Last post by J a y H a c k « March 28th, 2021, 7:10 pm

by J a y H a c k » March 28th, 2021, 7:10 pm

2004 Copain Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard - USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley (3/28/2021)
I remember a Cali pinot maker who once said, If...

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Last post by J a y H a c k
March 28th, 2021, 7:10 pm
Redemption

Last post by alan weinberg « March 28th, 2021, 6:54 pm
Replies: 11
by Jeremy Holmes » March 26th, 2021, 10:21 pm

After last weekend’s trials and tribulations with regards to cork taint, yesterday’s lunch with some doctor friends offered full redemption. Every...

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Last post by alan weinberg
March 28th, 2021, 6:54 pm
TN: 2018 Roulot Meursault

Last post by jason stein « March 28th, 2021, 6:42 pm
Replies: 4
by jason stein » March 28th, 2021, 4:01 pm

TBH, this is pretty meh right now. I think it suffers from the vintage a bit - lacking the tension and acid-driven fruit I expect from Roulot. Some...

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Last post by jason stein
March 28th, 2021, 6:42 pm
TN: 2009 Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett (Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 28th, 2021, 6:38 pm
Replies: 2
by D@vid Bu3ker » March 28th, 2021, 6:18 pm

2009 Meulenhof Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (3/28/2021)
Going on twelve years old, and it’s still Spätlese sweet...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 28th, 2021, 6:38 pm
Delta glass rinser

Last post by Andrew W. « March 28th, 2021, 5:57 pm
Replies: 1
by Nate Simon » March 28th, 2021, 4:39 pm

Basically seems like a home version of a fixture found in many cafes. Apparently retrofits to existing sinks with a standard counter hole. Curious on...

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Last post by Andrew W.
March 28th, 2021, 5:57 pm
TN: 2011 Matello Pinot Noir Souris (USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley)

Last post by Scott Watkins « March 28th, 2021, 5:43 pm
Replies: 13
by D@vid Bu3ker » March 20th, 2021, 4:40 pm

2011 Matello Pinot Noir Souris - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (3/20/2021)
Aging into beauty - this is showing dusty, burnished red fruit, coupled...

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Last post by Scott Watkins
March 28th, 2021, 5:43 pm
TN: 2018 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne)

Last post by D@vid Bu3ker « March 28th, 2021, 5:08 pm

by D@vid Bu3ker » March 28th, 2021, 5:08 pm

2018 Alain Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne (3/28/2021)
Considering the reputation of the vintage, I was not terribly shocked...

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Last post by D@vid Bu3ker
March 28th, 2021, 5:08 pm
2013 Latour released... Any takers?

Last post by Nicholas C « March 28th, 2021, 3:40 pm
Replies: 51
by Andrew K. » March 23rd, 2021, 5:54 am
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Latour just released and pricing is almost affordable at £2,090 per 6. Comes out to around $480 per bottle.

Any fans of the 2013 vintage around...
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Last post by Nicholas C
March 28th, 2021, 3:40 pm
TN: 2006 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wight

Last post by Eric Werner « March 28th, 2021, 2:40 pm
Replies: 5
by J a y H a c k » March 28th, 2021, 8:09 am

2006 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Wight - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (3/27/2021)
Decanted for an hour. Drink during family...

5 Replies

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Last post by Eric Werner
March 28th, 2021, 2:40 pm
TN: BonnyDoon Picpoul/Bedrock Evangelho '19...(short/boring)

Last post by SJeffery « March 28th, 2021, 2:31 pm
Replies: 3
by TomHill » March 23rd, 2021, 1:19 pm

Opened these ystrday for Steve to try:
1. BonnyDoonVnyd Picpoul BeeswaxVnyd/ArroyoSeco (11%; BonnyDoonVineyards.com) KingCity/Monterey 2019 : Pale...

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Last post by SJeffery
March 28th, 2021, 2:31 pm
TN: Two Whites w/ Roman & May...(short/boring)

Last post by TomHill « March 28th, 2021, 2:27 pm

by TomHill » March 28th, 2021, 2:27 pm

We had these two whites w/ Roman & May at dinner last night:
1. Corte Gardoni Greoto Dd'OC: Custoza/Veneto (12.5%; KermitLynchImprts;...

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Last post by TomHill
March 28th, 2021, 2:27 pm
TN: Casal Farneto Rosae LaCrima di Morro d'Alba '17....(short/boring)

Last post by Otto Forsberg « March 28th, 2021, 2:05 pm
Replies: 1
by TomHill » March 28th, 2021, 1:49 pm

Mark just got this in at Koko, so tried:
1. Casal Farneto Rosae DOC: LaCrima di Morro d'Alba (13%; www.CasalFarneto.It; EnotecImprts/Glendale/CO)...

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Last post by Otto Forsberg
March 28th, 2021, 2:05 pm
What type of Oak, how to determine taste and smell

Last post by Mel Knox « March 28th, 2021, 11:46 am
Replies: 56
by John Telford » March 23rd, 2021, 6:48 pm
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I would really like to hear some good tips to determine what type of oak is used and how to detect when blind tasting? Are there some basic rules? Do...
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Last post by Mel Knox
March 28th, 2021, 11:46 am
Is Cellartracker still the go-to for managing cellar?

Last post by JDavisRoby « March 28th, 2021, 9:59 am
Replies: 111
by Damon Levy » March 21st, 2021, 12:51 pm
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I have my cellar in Cellartracker, but I haven't been updating it for a long time. I finally moved my wine from off-site storage to a wine cabinet at...
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Last post by JDavisRoby
March 28th, 2021, 9:59 am
50 wines from Corsica (in french)

Last post by Laurent Gibet « March 28th, 2021, 9:09 am
Replies: 8
by Laurent Gibet » May 4th, 2017, 3:18 am

Tour d’horizon de la production Corse
Jeudi 16 et Vendredi 17 Mars 2017

La dégustation est préparée par Tom Fiorina
Compte rendu de Philippe...

8 Replies

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Last post by Laurent Gibet
March 28th, 2021, 9:09 am
Let's talk trocken

Last post by Robert Dentice « March 28th, 2021, 7:43 am
Replies: 49
by Brian S t o t t e r » February 10th, 2020, 5:53 pm

I have a dearth of dry German riesling in my collection, with the exception of a couple GGs and a good assortment of trocken wines from one producer...

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Last post by Robert Dentice
March 28th, 2021, 7:43 am
Allen Meadows, Burghound.

Last post by Victor Hong « March 28th, 2021, 7:43 am
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by Victor Hong » July 9th, 2017, 12:22 pm
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Interesting account.

If I were fooled a couple times, I would be outraged and publicly denounce the person/company that used me to perpetrate a...
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Last post by Victor Hong
March 28th, 2021, 7:43 am
2016 Dirty & Rowdy Mourvedre Evangelho Vineyard

Last post by H Wallace Jr « March 28th, 2021, 7:30 am
Replies: 12
by Tom DeBiase » March 22nd, 2021, 2:59 pm

2016 Dirty & Rowdy Mourvedre Evangelho Vineyard

Decanted about 1 hour. Floral rosy violet nose that is Hardy's trademark. Quite assertive and a...

12 Replies

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Last post by H Wallace Jr
March 28th, 2021, 7:30 am
TN: 1978 Vouvray

Last post by Nicos Neocleous « March 28th, 2021, 7:21 am
Replies: 11
by Nicos Neocleous » March 23rd, 2016, 1:38 pm

1978 Clos de Nous - Philippe Pollet - Vouvray Moelleux

With my sea food stirfry this evening, I fancied a mature white. I have tried several...

11 Replies

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Last post by Nicos Neocleous
March 28th, 2021, 7:21 am
TN: 2018 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo (Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC)

Last post by Mikael OB « March 28th, 2021, 2:54 am
Replies: 21
by R Roberts » February 24th, 2020, 6:56 pm

2018 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC (2/24/2020)
Spritzy- this wine needed a Mollydooker Shake....

21 Replies

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Last post by Mikael OB
March 28th, 2021, 2:54 am
TNs: Doquet and Selbach-Oster

Last post by IlkkaL « March 28th, 2021, 1:41 am
Replies: 6
by IlkkaL » November 30th, 2017, 9:52 am

Despite it being cold, dark and wet in this northern hell-hole I am really attracted to freshness in wine at the moment. My first 2016 Riesling...

6 Replies

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Last post by IlkkaL
March 28th, 2021, 1:41 am
Wine for gefilte fish?

Last post by PeterH « March 27th, 2021, 11:29 pm
Replies: 38
by Ron Slye » March 27th, 2021, 12:59 pm

This is probably too last minute. But any recalls on a good wine for gefilte fish? I might experiment with one or two but curious if anyone here has...

38 Replies

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Last post by PeterH
March 27th, 2021, 11:29 pm
IDTT 483: Levi Dalton on Accomasso (sort of)

Last post by Fred Davis « March 27th, 2021, 7:49 pm
Replies: 65
by R. Frankel » March 23rd, 2021, 4:30 pm
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If you're interested in Piemonte wines it's worth checking out this new I'll Drink to That! But this is one of the more unusual podcasts from Levi...
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Last post by Fred Davis
March 27th, 2021, 7:49 pm
Anyone else have this problem?

Last post by Ken Strauss « March 27th, 2021, 7:17 pm
Replies: 19
by bret siciliano » March 25th, 2021, 4:33 pm

I keep receiving shipments of wine I forgot I ordered.

Today it was Salt Vines from Berserkers Day.

Last week it was Andremily.

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Last post by Ken Strauss
March 27th, 2021, 7:17 pm
TN: 2018 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese feinherb Ur Alte Reben

Last post by Rich K0rz€nk0 « March 27th, 2021, 7:12 pm
Replies: 12
by D@vid Bu3ker » March 6th, 2021, 4:31 pm

2018 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese feinherb Ur Alte Reben - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (3/6/2021)
Note from night two......

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Last post by Rich K0rz€nk0
March 27th, 2021, 7:12 pm
Seven Apart Inaugural Release

Last post by David Baum « March 27th, 2021, 6:16 pm
Replies: 48
by Nicholas C » September 24th, 2020, 7:41 am

Seven Apart from Stags Ridge Vineyard on Atlas Peak and Base Camp Vineyard has their first release on the 29th, of the 2018 Expedition which is their...

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March 27th, 2021, 6:16 pm

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