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Monday vs. Friday

Last post by zachary l a n g « February 9th, 2009, 2:09 pm
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by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 9th, 2009, 12:51 pm

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Last post by zachary l a n g
February 9th, 2009, 2:09 pm
Boston Blind Vosne Romanee 1er Cru tasting at Troquet

Last post by Michael Malinoski « February 9th, 2009, 2:00 pm
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by Peter C. » January 31st, 2009, 12:04 pm

Thanks to Blair Ridley for organizing!

All wines were blind.

We started with a barbaresco that I never did catch the name of. Blair got it as a...

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Last post by Michael Malinoski
February 9th, 2009, 2:00 pm
TN: 2006 Castle Rock Mendocino Zinfandel

Last post by ChrisBeacham « February 9th, 2009, 1:56 pm
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by Bob Wood » February 9th, 2009, 7:46 am

Drain food. Don't bother.

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Last post by ChrisBeacham
February 9th, 2009, 1:56 pm
Buying a barrel.....of Whiskey.

Last post by Bob Wood « February 9th, 2009, 1:47 pm
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by Michael Bowden » February 8th, 2009, 10:58 am

I would seriously like to do this......perhaps get a group of 10 people together?

Has anybody done this or know of anybody who has?

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Last post by Bob Wood
February 9th, 2009, 1:47 pm
2004 Silver Oak Napa release

Last post by Eric Anderson « February 9th, 2009, 1:46 pm
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by C. Bowman » February 8th, 2009, 12:53 pm

We had some people come into our store last night and they had been to the S.O. Napa Valley release party yesterday. They said there was at least...

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Last post by Eric Anderson
February 9th, 2009, 1:46 pm
Sully on 60 Minutes

Last post by Scott Butler « February 9th, 2009, 1:42 pm
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by Linda Baehr » February 8th, 2009, 7:18 pm

I'm sitting here watching an interview with Capt. Sullenberger describe how he landed the US Airways plane in the Hudsom river. I have tears in my...

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Last post by Scott Butler
February 9th, 2009, 1:42 pm
Amazon Kindle Reader

Last post by Poppy Davis « February 9th, 2009, 1:17 pm
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by zachary l a n g » February 3rd, 2009, 7:20 pm

Does anyone have one of these? I am thinking about getting one, but for $350 want some feedback first

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Last post by Poppy Davis
February 9th, 2009, 1:17 pm
the year 1923, and the moral of the story

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « February 9th, 2009, 11:20 am
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by Yoni O v a d i a » February 9th, 2009, 10:20 am

In 1923, Who Was:

1. President of the largest steel company?
2. President of the largest gas company?
3. President of the New York Stock Exchange?...

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
February 9th, 2009, 11:20 am
...a little bit of Listerine

Last post by J e r e m y H@nn@h « February 9th, 2009, 11:19 am
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by Cris Whetstone » February 8th, 2009, 8:56 pm

This seems to be a hit over on Facebook so I'm sharing here for those who haven't seen it. A hilarious caller on the Ellen Show. Enjoy!

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Last post by J e r e m y H@nn@h
February 9th, 2009, 11:19 am
Funniest NY Post cover in a good while

Last post by M. M c C a l l « February 9th, 2009, 11:04 am
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by Jorge Henriquez » February 9th, 2009, 10:21 am

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Last post by M. M c C a l l
February 9th, 2009, 11:04 am
TN: 2005 Rhys Alesia Syrah Fairview Ranch

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « February 9th, 2009, 10:58 am
Replies: 14
by Cris Whetstone » February 8th, 2009, 12:28 am

2005 Rhys Alesia Syrah Fairview Ranch - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (2/6/2009)
Terrific complex kaleidoscope of a nose...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
February 9th, 2009, 10:58 am
Young & Mid-Aged Rhônes, Et Al.

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « February 9th, 2009, 10:13 am
Replies: 7
by LMD Ermitaño » February 9th, 2009, 9:21 am

Lunch, 23rd October 2008, 8 persons.

With my appetizer of Crottin de Chauvignol atop a nice simple salad:

2004 Domaine Sainte Anne Côtes du...

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
February 9th, 2009, 10:13 am
Porn Star for Senate

Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston « February 9th, 2009, 10:09 am
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by L e o F r o k i c » February 9th, 2009, 10:04 am

Sen. David Vitter’s phone number was found in the records of the notorious D.C. madam. Now he faces re-election (and massive karmic payback) against...

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Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston
February 9th, 2009, 10:09 am
uggg 1999 dom perginon why are you SO BAD

Last post by Cris Whetstone « February 9th, 2009, 10:05 am
Replies: 15
by c fu » February 8th, 2009, 3:17 am

Wow, how can dom produce something that tastes like Bollinger special cuvee at 3x the price? Tons of hay and yeast without the fruit and acidity to...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
February 9th, 2009, 10:05 am
Men who drink are better in bed.

Last post by Eric Anderson « February 9th, 2009, 10:03 am
Replies: 21
by Michael Bowden » February 8th, 2009, 10:42 am

Like we didn't know this already?

Story is here.
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Last post by Eric Anderson
February 9th, 2009, 10:03 am
Poor Jessica Simpson

Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston « February 9th, 2009, 9:24 am
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by Bill Tex Landreth » February 9th, 2009, 8:35 am

First she adds a couple of pounds, then Romo is cheating and she might be preggers, now this:

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Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston
February 9th, 2009, 9:24 am
Bored Winemakers II: Mustang Therapy

Last post by Jeff Brinkman « February 9th, 2009, 9:09 am
Replies: 7
by Mary Baker » February 8th, 2009, 2:49 pm

So far, I've fetched .5 tons of firewood, checked on the tasting room, kicked some ass (almost), made artichokes, proofed the new wine labels, and...

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Last post by Jeff Brinkman
February 9th, 2009, 9:09 am
Italian vs. American Talk Show Hosts.

Last post by Kriss Reed « February 9th, 2009, 9:00 am
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by Jack Bulkin » February 8th, 2009, 6:29 pm

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Yes, we suck.

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Last post by Kriss Reed
February 9th, 2009, 9:00 am
Have you tried the 2007 Kutch PNs yet?

Last post by Bob Kaminski « February 9th, 2009, 6:50 am
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by Roy Hersh » February 7th, 2009, 12:08 pm

I am dying to get my hands on my allocation to open one of each and post some notes. I saw some over on ebob, but none here yet.

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Last post by Bob Kaminski
February 9th, 2009, 6:50 am
Decanting vs. Aging?

Last post by Mark.Ricca « February 9th, 2009, 6:47 am
Replies: 20
by Mary Baker » February 6th, 2009, 3:13 pm

Is How long should I decant this? the
NEW How long will this age?

Don't get me wrong ... I think it's great that consumers are paying more...

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Last post by Mark.Ricca
February 9th, 2009, 6:47 am
Looking for new opportunities

Last post by Joe Dulworth « February 9th, 2009, 6:40 am
Replies: 5
by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 8th, 2009, 3:57 pm

I hope this is ok.... we're helping people house hunt, etc. If this is not appropriate feel free to delete.

I've been doing consulting since 2003,...

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Last post by Joe Dulworth
February 9th, 2009, 6:40 am
TN: 2003 El Nido Clio

Last post by Humberto Dorta « February 8th, 2009, 8:36 pm
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by Humberto Dorta » February 7th, 2009, 11:05 am

Hmm lighter than I would have guessed. The nose is cheese. Not bad, but literally smells like the rind of one of those tiny wheels of brie. To my...

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Last post by Humberto Dorta
February 8th, 2009, 8:36 pm
TN: 04 Arcadian Westerly Syrah, 05 Dutton Goldfield McDougal

Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston « February 8th, 2009, 8:15 pm
Replies: 1
by Todd F r e n c h » February 8th, 2009, 7:07 pm

Good one, Phil - not as good as we're used to from he whom you are poking fun of, but good nonetheless

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Last post by Terence T-Bone Livingston
February 8th, 2009, 8:15 pm
TN: 2003 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. Caterina

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « February 8th, 2009, 7:56 pm
Replies: 3
by Paul L i n » February 8th, 2009, 3:22 pm

2003 Guido Porro Barolo Vigna S. Caterina - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (2/6/2009)
Well balanced for such a warm vintage with notes of cherries,...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
February 8th, 2009, 7:56 pm
TN: 2001 Oddero Barolo

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « February 8th, 2009, 7:55 pm
Replies: 3
by Paul L i n » February 8th, 2009, 3:20 pm

2001 Oddero Barolo - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (2/6/2009)
Ripe and robust with notes of prunes, figs, Asian pickled plums, cedar and baked...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
February 8th, 2009, 7:55 pm
TN: 2005 Karl Lawrence Cabernet

Last post by Paul L i n « February 8th, 2009, 3:53 pm
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by Yoni O v a d i a » February 8th, 2009, 7:43 am

2005 Karl Lawrence Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (2/8/2009)
Beautiful wine. Deep, dark, Inky black color to it. Took a couple of...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 8th, 2009, 3:53 pm
TN: 2005 Native 9 Pinot, 2006 Aubert Reuling Pinot

Last post by Paul L i n « February 8th, 2009, 3:46 pm
Replies: 3
by Roy Piper » February 8th, 2009, 12:03 pm

From poker last night....

2006 Aubert Reuling Pinot Noir
Decanted. Translucent ruby color. Medium body. Red cherries in the nose and a bit of...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 8th, 2009, 3:46 pm
Impressions on 06 Kistler, 99 Flor de Pingus, 06 Turley Whi

Last post by Jeff Pf0h1 « February 8th, 2009, 3:35 pm

by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 8th, 2009, 3:35 pm

Only impressions as I was hosting some people for dinner so did not take formal notes. It was a beautiful day on the patio so we grilled, wild fresh...

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Last post by Jeff Pf0h1
February 8th, 2009, 3:35 pm
TN: 1999 Costa di Bussia Barolo Riserva

Last post by Paul L i n « February 8th, 2009, 3:18 pm
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by Paul L i n » February 8th, 2009, 3:06 pm

1999 Costa di Bussia Barolo Riserva - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (2/6/2009)
Delicate notes of wilted flowers, red plums, dried mushrooms, and...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 8th, 2009, 3:18 pm
an interesting observation on environment and wine enjoyment

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « February 8th, 2009, 1:21 pm
Replies: 11
by Glenn L e v i n e » February 7th, 2009, 11:14 am

i have my friend Keely visiting me with my 5 y/o God-daughter Lily this week. an excessive exposure to Hannah Montana has lead to a bottle being...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
February 8th, 2009, 1:21 pm
TN: 2007 Domaine La Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Romaine

Last post by Mike Stoneking « February 8th, 2009, 9:08 am
Replies: 6
by Cris Whetstone » February 7th, 2009, 9:00 pm

2007 Domaine La Garrigue Côtes du Rhône Cuvée Romaine - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône (2/4/2009)
Rustic nose with some spice among...

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Last post by Mike Stoneking
February 8th, 2009, 9:08 am
TN: 2005 La Spinetta Nebbiolo & 2007 Sineann Grenache

Last post by Loren Sonkin « February 8th, 2009, 7:49 am

by Loren Sonkin » February 8th, 2009, 7:49 am

2005 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
Ruby in color with some purple hues. The nose is consumed with fresh cut oak. Underneath there are some ripe...

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Last post by Loren Sonkin
February 8th, 2009, 7:49 am
More notes

Last post by Jim Cowan « February 8th, 2009, 7:40 am

by Jim Cowan » February 8th, 2009, 7:40 am

White:

2006 Fillaboa, Albariño, Selectión Finca Monte Alto :
Spicy, licorice/resin, peach, lemon drop, medium intensity nose with mineral...

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Last post by Jim Cowan
February 8th, 2009, 7:40 am
TN: 1996 Calera Pinot Noir - Mills Vineyard

Last post by Ben Sherwin « February 8th, 2009, 5:58 am
Replies: 4
by Steve Eisenhauer » February 7th, 2009, 11:55 am

Recent library release from winery (including a lightweight clear cellophane capsule ).

I don't know how they do it on Mt. Harlan, but opening a...

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Last post by Ben Sherwin
February 8th, 2009, 5:58 am
A Few Not-So-Old Notes.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « February 8th, 2009, 4:06 am
Replies: 2
by LMD Ermitaño » February 7th, 2009, 9:03 am

These notes are just over a year old so may still be helpful. With dinner, the 25th November 2007, with 10 friends; no pictures as a couple of those...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
February 8th, 2009, 4:06 am
DAMN John Holdredge makes a good sticky!

Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o « February 8th, 2009, 3:41 am
Replies: 7
by Brandon Miller » February 7th, 2009, 2:46 pm

Saturday afternoon hangin with the fam and lovin the late harvest Gewurtz. Hard to top.

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Last post by Sherri S h a p i r o
February 8th, 2009, 3:41 am
TN - 2005 Virely-Rougeot Bourgogne Lieu-dit "Pres de Pommard

Last post by R. del Rosario « February 7th, 2009, 11:10 pm
Replies: 2
by R. del Rosario » February 7th, 2009, 6:01 pm

I finally got my shipment from John. Popped and poured. First sniff was very promising, earth, spice, mint and red fruits, It pretty much ended...

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Last post by R. del Rosario
February 7th, 2009, 11:10 pm
TN: 2001 La Dame de Montrose

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « February 7th, 2009, 6:26 pm
Replies: 3
by J e r e m y H@nn@h » February 7th, 2009, 12:00 pm

I found these miss-marked for about half their typical retail price at a local shop so I had to pick up a few.

Vinturi'd into a decanter and drank...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
February 7th, 2009, 6:26 pm
Excited about my wine shipment today!

Last post by Ken V « February 7th, 2009, 5:54 pm
Replies: 18
by Todd F r e n c h » February 6th, 2009, 3:58 pm

I received a shipment of old CA cabs, and two of the collection are mine - both of which I am quite excited about.

1983 Dominus Estate

1971...

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Last post by Ken V
February 7th, 2009, 5:54 pm
2006 Jemrose Cardiac Hill Syrah

Last post by Joe Hauck « February 7th, 2009, 5:21 pm

by Joe Hauck » February 7th, 2009, 5:21 pm

Sitting down with my first bottle from a three-pack order, WOW is this good, wish I had ordered more. Any thoughts on this- Bennett Valley is kicking...

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Last post by Joe Hauck
February 7th, 2009, 5:21 pm
Any Tn's on the 05 Conn Valley Cab Reserve?

Last post by Humberto Dorta « February 7th, 2009, 5:17 pm
Replies: 3
by Otto Dobre » February 6th, 2009, 4:36 pm

I posted before that I had the wine and only on day 3 the wine showed some oumph. Since then I've had 2 more bottles and I just don't get the high...

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Last post by Humberto Dorta
February 7th, 2009, 5:17 pm
TN - 2006 Keefer Ranch Pinot

Last post by Joe Hauck « February 7th, 2009, 3:28 pm
Replies: 3
by R. del Rosario » February 7th, 2009, 10:59 am

great nose,spicy red fruits, violets, cinnamon, - cherry strawberry flavors that is covered with bright tangy acidity; I love this wine!

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Last post by Joe Hauck
February 7th, 2009, 3:28 pm
Friday Tasting @ Susan's Fine Wines

Last post by Dick Krueger « February 7th, 2009, 12:57 pm

by Dick Krueger » February 7th, 2009, 12:57 pm

Yesterday afternoon we went to Susan's for their regular Friday wine tasting, all wines were current releases. Michelle Zemke of National...

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Last post by Dick Krueger
February 7th, 2009, 12:57 pm
Recession Casualties

Last post by Bob Kaminski « February 7th, 2009, 10:39 am
Replies: 25
by Ben Sherwin » February 4th, 2009, 7:34 pm

I've had to cut back significantly this year. Some choices have been easy and some have been really difficult. Right now, I'm more worried about...

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Last post by Bob Kaminski
February 7th, 2009, 10:39 am
Wine Hunter: 2004 Chateau De Beaucastel

Last post by Kim Caldwell « February 7th, 2009, 9:51 am
Replies: 10
by Yoni O v a d i a » February 6th, 2009, 11:28 am

Blicker Pierce Wagner has this for $49. About 10-15 bucks below next lowest. I've never had the wine so I bought one to see how it is.

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Last post by Kim Caldwell
February 7th, 2009, 9:51 am
Recent wines

Last post by Justin W ells « February 7th, 2009, 9:34 am
Replies: 15
by Justin W ells » February 3rd, 2009, 9:16 am

1978 Grange- Solid red core with a polished appearance and slightly washed rim. Nose of classic Syrah with a bit of the Aussie spearmint poking...

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Last post by Justin W ells
February 7th, 2009, 9:34 am
Oh...How The Mighty Have Fallen

Last post by R. del Rosario « February 7th, 2009, 8:54 am
Replies: 31
by Bill Tex Landreth » February 6th, 2009, 6:48 am

This morning I got an email from Quilceda Creek stating that there was enough wine left over from the recent Cab release to offer me an additional...

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Last post by R. del Rosario
February 7th, 2009, 8:54 am
Château Rayas Vertical Dinner.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « February 7th, 2009, 8:45 am
Replies: 18
by LMD Ermitaño » February 2nd, 2009, 6:29 am

3rd July 2008 at Sala, dinner and wine for 9 persons. My buddy, the Stockbroker, hosted a dinner featuring a vertical tasting of Château Rayas...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
February 7th, 2009, 8:45 am
Notes on Some 2005 Bordeaux.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « February 7th, 2009, 8:41 am
Replies: 7
by LMD Ermitaño » February 6th, 2009, 1:44 am

At the respective châteaux, June 2006 :

Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Another young bruiser, but even bigger, fuller and more rounded in the mouth,...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
February 7th, 2009, 8:41 am
Vin Jaune tasting

Last post by Cris Whetstone « February 6th, 2009, 11:25 pm
Replies: 8
by Peter C. » January 28th, 2009, 7:11 am

Thanks to Joe Perry for putting together a wonderful menu and having us into his home on a weeknight to dive into some Vin Jaune.

I discovered Vin...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
February 6th, 2009, 11:25 pm
Oh Ms. Davis soon to be Mrs. Fruchtman......

Last post by Jeff Pf0h1 « February 6th, 2009, 9:52 pm
Replies: 6
by Jorge Henriquez » February 6th, 2009, 9:12 am

you branching out?

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Last post by Jeff Pf0h1
February 6th, 2009, 9:52 pm
TN: 2006 Loring Rosellas PN

Last post by Paul L i n « February 6th, 2009, 5:08 pm
Replies: 9
by Joe Hauck » February 5th, 2009, 6:30 pm

I really love Rosellas pinots too Philip, Haven't opened any Loring 06's yet but will soon. Loring was one of the producers that I had too let go...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 6th, 2009, 5:08 pm
Anyone in Chicago?

Last post by Rick Smith « February 6th, 2009, 4:05 pm
Replies: 18
by zachary l a n g » February 6th, 2009, 10:41 am

I want to place an order from Hart davis Hart. To ship the bottle directly to me in Mass, they say i have to go through the three tier system and...

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Last post by Rick Smith
February 6th, 2009, 4:05 pm
TN: 2006 Alpha Omega Napa Valley Chardonnay

Last post by Shawnda H « February 6th, 2009, 3:33 pm
Replies: 8
by William Segui » February 5th, 2009, 8:09 pm

Clear, yellow in color. Tropical fruit and some low level oak aromatically. Palate gives more weight than you would think from looking at it in the...

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Last post by Shawnda H
February 6th, 2009, 3:33 pm
TN: 2005 Long Shadows Sequel Syrah

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « February 6th, 2009, 12:08 pm
Replies: 17
by Chris Freemott » February 2nd, 2009, 3:59 pm

Oak.

that is all

Reminded me of wood shop in jr. high.

waste of f*ck money.

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
February 6th, 2009, 12:08 pm
TN:2005 Long Shadows Pirouette. WOW

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « February 6th, 2009, 11:54 am
Replies: 10
by mike pobega » February 2nd, 2009, 1:56 pm

Dark and mysterious purplish hue. The nose is sweet black fruits intertwined with flowers petals and earth.The palate reveals a super plush and...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
February 6th, 2009, 11:54 am
TNS: 06 Turley Old Vines, 06 Carlisle Cardiac Hill Syrah +

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « February 6th, 2009, 11:33 am
Replies: 4
by Peter C. » February 6th, 2009, 11:00 am

Four solid wines with red meat.

2006 Turley Old Vines Zinfandel
Decanted all day essentially, very graceful by drinking time with brambly cherry...

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
February 6th, 2009, 11:33 am
DRC Large Formats

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « February 6th, 2009, 9:10 am
Replies: 8
by Michael Bowden » February 6th, 2009, 8:00 am

I realize that this might vary from year to year and from vineyard to vineyard.....but how many 6L's are produced for a specific bottling?

Thanks.

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
February 6th, 2009, 9:10 am
TN: Beychevelle (66 thru 05), white Burgs (one premox), ++

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « February 6th, 2009, 8:34 am
Replies: 1
by Loren Sonkin » February 6th, 2009, 5:33 am

Last night my tasting group met to taste Beychevelle. There were eight of us who put together a pretty diverse vertical covering forty years. The...

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
February 6th, 2009, 8:34 am
TN: Taco Night

Last post by Scott Christie « February 6th, 2009, 8:21 am

by Scott Christie » February 6th, 2009, 8:21 am

Rich Trimpi showed up at our house bearing wine and tacos. All wines served blind:

2006 Pali Wine Co. Pinot Noir, Fiddlestix Vyd, Sta. Rita Hills:...

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Last post by Scott Christie
February 6th, 2009, 8:21 am
TN: 99 G. Roumier 1er Cru Morey St Denis Bussiere

Last post by Ian Dorin « February 6th, 2009, 7:09 am
Replies: 13
by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 3rd, 2009, 2:18 pm

Opened last night with dinner while dining with Dick & Carollee Krueger. Opened about 6:15P for a quick taste. Dense and in need of air. Also needed...

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Last post by Ian Dorin
February 6th, 2009, 7:09 am
2006 Keever Cab is here--$90--Ouch!

Last post by mike pobega « February 6th, 2009, 6:56 am
Replies: 21
by Otto Dobre » February 3rd, 2009, 10:10 pm

This changes my request from 12 bottles to 4.
Used to be $68.
Otto

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Last post by mike pobega
February 6th, 2009, 6:56 am
Notes on Some 2004 Pessac-Léognans.

Last post by LMD Ermitaño « February 6th, 2009, 1:55 am

by LMD Ermitaño » February 6th, 2009, 1:55 am

21 June 2007, at Château Smith Haut Lafitte: Pre-dinner drinks at the Fête de La Fleur were most all the 2004s from Pessac-Léognan. I was not able to...

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Last post by LMD Ermitaño
February 6th, 2009, 1:55 am
TN: 2005 Chateau Rauzan Despagne

Last post by Yoni O v a d i a « February 5th, 2009, 10:09 pm

by Yoni O v a d i a » February 5th, 2009, 10:09 pm

2005 Château Rauzan Despagne - France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur (2/5/2009)
Wonderful bottle for 13 bucks. Took about an hour to open up. Nose of...

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Last post by Yoni O v a d i a
February 5th, 2009, 10:09 pm
Sense of smell~Decanter article

Last post by R. del Rosario « February 5th, 2009, 9:22 pm
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by Mark.Ricca » February 5th, 2009, 6:48 am

Back in November, Decanter published an article describing how they brought together a sommelier, a tea buyer, and a perfumier, to test their...

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Last post by R. del Rosario
February 5th, 2009, 9:22 pm
Preferences and posting TNs

Last post by Jeff Pf0h1 « February 5th, 2009, 9:00 pm
Replies: 22
by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 2nd, 2009, 3:33 am

I was recently asked how I can properly evaluate a wine, such as Cab or Bordeaux, since I don't really enjoy those wines. The flavor profiles just...

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Last post by Jeff Pf0h1
February 5th, 2009, 9:00 pm
Roessler

Last post by Rick Smith « February 5th, 2009, 7:08 pm
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by Michael Bowden » February 5th, 2009, 11:37 am

Can anybody tell me about these people? (Pinot Noir specifically, not sure what else they make, if anything)

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Last post by Rick Smith
February 5th, 2009, 7:08 pm
TN: 2005 Heller Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Cachagua

Last post by mike pobega « February 5th, 2009, 7:05 pm
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by Jorge Henriquez » February 5th, 2009, 6:50 pm

Pretty black cherry color. Nose shows a nice mix of plum, sweet cassis and a briny black olive note. In mouth, sweet black fruit, dark chocolate,...

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Last post by mike pobega
February 5th, 2009, 7:05 pm
"Recorking" A Riesling With A Glass Closure?

Last post by Shawnda H « February 5th, 2009, 6:57 pm
Replies: 6
by Bill Tex Landreth » January 29th, 2009, 12:04 pm

Opened a German rielsing last night and fortunately we polished the entire bottle. It did have the new glass closure with the poly gasket...wierd...

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Last post by Shawnda H
February 5th, 2009, 6:57 pm
American Wine Blog Awards 2009

Last post by Todd F r e n c h « February 5th, 2009, 6:19 pm
Replies: 3
by Mary Baker » February 5th, 2009, 11:40 am

Hosted by Tom Wark at Fermentation .
The event is open for nominations until February 8.

It's a great way to discover new wine blogs. This is how I...

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Last post by Todd F r e n c h
February 5th, 2009, 6:19 pm
TN: Thomas Keller's Wine (Modicum)

Last post by mike pobega « February 5th, 2009, 6:10 pm
Replies: 10
by Roy Piper » February 2nd, 2009, 3:29 pm

Had heard a little about this but had never had it before. Got to try it yesterday at Juan Mercado's (Realm) house during the Super Bowl. This is...

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Last post by mike pobega
February 5th, 2009, 6:10 pm
CA Syrah Question?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « February 5th, 2009, 4:51 pm
Replies: 22
by Bill Tex Landreth » February 5th, 2009, 8:28 am

I enjoy me some CA syrah...Central Coast RR's as well as Napa/Sonoma fruit. Kristi sometimes doesn't like the Central Coast wines as they seem to...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
February 5th, 2009, 4:51 pm
TNR: 2005 Rieussec

Last post by Roy Hersh « February 5th, 2009, 3:37 pm
Replies: 16
by Roy Hersh » February 5th, 2009, 11:55 am

Ordered in May 2006, these finally arrived today and I was wondering if these have either been rated, or if there are folks here who have tasted this...

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Last post by Roy Hersh
February 5th, 2009, 3:37 pm
07 Giacosa Roero Arneis, 96 Produttori, 00 Manzoni

Last post by Ken V « February 5th, 2009, 1:10 pm
Replies: 4
by Tony V e l e b i l » February 5th, 2009, 9:04 am

TN: 07 GIACOSA ROERO ARNEIS, 96 PRODUTTORI MONTESTEFANO, 00 MANZONI BRICCO MANZONI) - Oliveto Restaurant, Rockridge (Oakland, CA) (2/4/2009)

Last...

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Last post by Ken V
February 5th, 2009, 1:10 pm
TN: 2005 Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir Chamisal Vineyards

Last post by Paul L i n « February 5th, 2009, 11:54 am
Replies: 2
by Paul L i n » February 5th, 2009, 11:38 am

2005 Domaine Alfred Pinot Noir Chamisal Vineyards - USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley (1/11/2009)
Lovely aromas of ripe black cherries,...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 5th, 2009, 11:54 am
TN: 2005 Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée

Last post by Paul L i n « February 5th, 2009, 11:30 am
Replies: 3
by Paul L i n » February 4th, 2009, 10:35 pm

2005 Iron Horse Vineyards Wedding Cuvée - USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley (1/17/2009)
Lots of Pinot in this sparkling wine. Notes of...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 5th, 2009, 11:30 am
TN: 2005 Domaine Carneros Brut

Last post by Paul L i n « February 5th, 2009, 11:12 am
Replies: 2
by Paul L i n » February 4th, 2009, 10:49 pm

2005 Domaine Carneros Brut - USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros (1/1/2009)
Aromas of bread dough, green apples, and chalk. Light and delicate on...

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Last post by Paul L i n
February 5th, 2009, 11:12 am
4 wines in Vegas @ Rosewood Grill & Craftsteak

Last post by Brandon Miller « February 5th, 2009, 11:04 am
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by Glenn L e v i n e » February 4th, 2009, 1:32 pm

went to Vegas this past w/e for the MMA event on Sat night and we stayed for SB Sunday. came home Monday exhausted & broke! 6 of us sat for dinner...

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Last post by Brandon Miller
February 5th, 2009, 11:04 am
Mailer Madness!!

Last post by J. Singleton « February 5th, 2009, 9:56 am
Replies: 8
by Yoni O v a d i a » February 4th, 2009, 8:14 pm

So I come home and the mail is full of Mailers. 4 to be exact.

Outpost - PASS (Due to the fact they I can easily find their wines at retail cheaper...

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Last post by J. Singleton
February 5th, 2009, 9:56 am
TN: 2003 Grand Veneur CdP, 2006 Qupe Syrah

Last post by Otto Dobre « February 5th, 2009, 7:54 am
Replies: 2
by Loren Sonkin » February 5th, 2009, 6:12 am

2003 Dom. Grand Veneur CdP
Regular bottling. $40 Ohio. Ruby/purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is cherries and raspberries but also...

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Last post by Otto Dobre
February 5th, 2009, 7:54 am
1990 La Chapelle, REALLY?

Last post by Jeb Dunnuck « February 5th, 2009, 5:48 am
Replies: 23
by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 3rd, 2009, 2:27 am

I'm not sure where this trend started, but IIRC the date was about mid-summer 2008. All of a sudden I saw TNs for 1990 La Chapelle everywhere. And...

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Last post by Jeb Dunnuck
February 5th, 2009, 5:48 am
TN: 2003 Cristom Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard

Last post by M. M c C a l l « February 4th, 2009, 10:54 pm
Replies: 4
by M. M c C a l l » February 3rd, 2009, 8:22 pm

I have mixed feelings about Cristom: I enjoy their wines in the tasting room, but less so at home with food. This Pinot is 14.5% abv aged in 60+...

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Last post by M. M c C a l l
February 4th, 2009, 10:54 pm
TN - 2006 Domaine Puydeval Vin de Pays d'Oc Rouge

Last post by Cris Whetstone « February 4th, 2009, 8:03 pm
Replies: 7
by Todd F r e n c h » February 4th, 2009, 6:56 pm

A Garagiste purchase - my first bottle from Garagiste sampled. It runs $11 a bottle, and impressive for that price - went well with ground sirloin. I...

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Last post by Cris Whetstone
February 4th, 2009, 8:03 pm
yawsa yawsa yawsa: La Chapelle 2003

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « February 4th, 2009, 7:54 pm
Replies: 5
by Nikolaj Krarup » February 2nd, 2009, 8:37 am

Wow! this is great stuff.
Incredible detailed smell of liquorice, asphalt, cedar, smoke, freshly grounded coffe beans, high quality soysauce and a...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
February 4th, 2009, 7:54 pm
TN: 2001 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese

Last post by jan.brekke « February 4th, 2009, 7:42 pm

by jan.brekke » February 4th, 2009, 7:42 pm

After having a few bottles last summer/fall I bought out the remaining few from my local wine store. How I wish I had more.

Nice petrol on the nose,...

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Last post by jan.brekke
February 4th, 2009, 7:42 pm
TNR:Ponsot Clos de la Roche 99

Last post by Roy Hersh « February 4th, 2009, 4:51 pm
Replies: 10
by Nikolaj Krarup » February 4th, 2009, 3:06 am

Has anyone had this recently?

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Last post by Roy Hersh
February 4th, 2009, 4:51 pm
2006 Mouton Rothschild Label Art

Last post by Jorge Henriquez « February 4th, 2009, 2:46 pm
Replies: 5
by Michael Bowden » February 4th, 2009, 5:39 am

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Last post by Jorge Henriquez
February 4th, 2009, 2:46 pm
TN: Martinelli's (chard, pinot, syrah)

Last post by R. del Rosario « February 4th, 2009, 1:21 pm
Replies: 6
by Jeff Pf0h1 » February 2nd, 2009, 2:53 am

Poured last night, non-blind, in flights of 2. Except #5 and #10 were poured solo. Popped and poured, no decanting.

1. 2006 Woolsey Road...

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Last post by R. del Rosario
February 4th, 2009, 1:21 pm
TN: 1995 Gloria Ferrer Cuvee Royale

Last post by Yoni O v a d i a « February 4th, 2009, 10:04 am
Replies: 3
by Dav1d S@wyer » February 3rd, 2009, 10:41 pm

This is a follow up to the other thread I posted about this one. A very nice QPR sparkler for $22 after taxes. The storage couldn't have been too bad...

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Last post by Yoni O v a d i a
February 4th, 2009, 10:04 am
TN: 2006 Pali Inman Olivet PN

Last post by Scott Christie « February 4th, 2009, 9:35 am
Replies: 7
by Bill Tex Landreth » February 4th, 2009, 7:40 am

I got a few of these as well and your note is spot on. No problem paying $35 for a bottle of this quality.

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Last post by Scott Christie
February 4th, 2009, 9:35 am
TN:Ponsot Morey st. Dennis cuvee de grives

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « February 4th, 2009, 8:28 am
Replies: 1
by Nikolaj Krarup » February 4th, 2009, 8:24 am

intoxicating nose of:cherries, burnt almonds, a hint of stable, some very well integrated oak and white chocolat. Superbly deliniated, intense well...

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
February 4th, 2009, 8:28 am
TNs: A Vertical of Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage

Last post by Michael Malinoski « February 4th, 2009, 8:27 am
Replies: 2
by mike pobega » February 4th, 2009, 6:14 am

Last night a decent sized group of intrepid wine lovers trekking throgh snow wind and ice got together at Lenny and Susan Fox's home for some...

2 Replies

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Last post by Michael Malinoski
February 4th, 2009, 8:27 am
2006 Pride Reserve

Last post by Ken V « February 4th, 2009, 8:09 am
Replies: 10
by Steve Saxon » January 29th, 2009, 10:33 am

This morning on that other board I commented that I've been buying Pride for years and have never made the Reserve list when others after me had....

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Last post by Ken V
February 4th, 2009, 8:09 am
Château Siran Dinner.

Last post by Michael Malinoski « February 4th, 2009, 8:07 am
Replies: 3
by LMD Ermitaño » February 4th, 2009, 2:39 am

This past Saturday's evening, 31st January 2009, was a dinner commemorating the 150th year of the Miailhe family's ownership of Château Siran....

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Last post by Michael Malinoski
February 4th, 2009, 8:07 am
Upcoming Eric Kent release

Last post by J. Singleton « February 4th, 2009, 7:37 am
Replies: 8
by J. Singleton » February 3rd, 2009, 8:45 am

I've been a fan of these wines and prices for a few years now, so I'm looking forward to this release, especially the $20ish Syrah. Has anyone had...

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Last post by J. Singleton
February 4th, 2009, 7:37 am
TN: 2003 Pride Merlot & 2006 Carlisle Sonoma Zin

Last post by Bill Tex Landreth « February 4th, 2009, 7:29 am

by Bill Tex Landreth » February 4th, 2009, 7:29 am

Pride Merlot --Much better than the last bottle that I had a few months back. The fruit and oak were much more integrated and not so disjointed. Very...

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Last post by Bill Tex Landreth
February 4th, 2009, 7:29 am
Some recent bottles… Vatican Sixtine & Mont Olivet Papet

Last post by Jeb Dunnuck « February 4th, 2009, 7:19 am
Replies: 3
by Jeb Dunnuck » February 3rd, 2009, 5:44 pm

Some random recent bottles… Vatican Sixtine & Mont Olivet La Cuvée du Papet

Finally getting caught up with some backlogged notes. Both of these...

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Last post by Jeb Dunnuck
February 4th, 2009, 7:19 am
2001 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée

Last post by Jeb Dunnuck « February 4th, 2009, 7:17 am

by Jeb Dunnuck » February 4th, 2009, 7:17 am

2001 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée - France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A gorgeous wine, this has the typical...

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Last post by Jeb Dunnuck
February 4th, 2009, 7:17 am
A new Haut-Brion?

Last post by Michael Bowden « February 4th, 2009, 6:24 am
Replies: 2
by Michael Bowden » February 4th, 2009, 5:36 am

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Last post by Michael Bowden
February 4th, 2009, 6:24 am
Frozen Friday TN's: Joguet, Roumier, Gresy, Vins de Vienne

Last post by Michael Malinoski « February 3rd, 2009, 9:46 pm

by Michael Malinoski » February 3rd, 2009, 9:46 pm

A couple of weeks back, we had a whole bunch of people lined up for a frozen Friday night jeebus at King Fung II in Brookline and then for various...

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February 3rd, 2009, 9:46 pm

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