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

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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Wine 101 Feature: Decanter cleaning suggestions

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Wine101 Feature: Thoughts on Closeouts/Web Specials on Wine?

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by Todd F r e n c h » March 9th, 2010, 7:43 am

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Wine 101 Feature: California's great old vine Zinfandel vineyards

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by Todd F r e n c h » March 3rd, 2010, 11:54 am

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May 10th, 2019, 1:34 pm
central coast GSM vs. Rhone

Last post by NoahR « April 17th, 2021, 9:10 am
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by Craig e » August 12th, 2020, 11:08 pm

Newbie question.

I had a Chateauneuf du pape. Loved it.

Through my research, I discovered that a lot of Rhone style wines are made in the Central...

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April 17th, 2021, 9:10 am
I want to sample older vintages

Last post by Mattstolz « April 17th, 2021, 8:01 am
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by Craig e » August 12th, 2020, 11:02 pm

I just started with wine as a hobby. I am trying a lot of different wines to figure out what I like, to start developing my tasting ability, and...

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April 17th, 2021, 8:01 am
Wine Refrigerators

Last post by Geoff Weathersby « April 15th, 2021, 2:44 pm
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by j. rosen » February 4th, 2011, 2:28 pm
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Does anybody have a suggestion for a good wine refrigerator / cooler to store 50+ bottles at home?
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April 15th, 2021, 2:44 pm
Newbie - Help with basics for Bordeaux Vertical Tasting

Last post by Roberto I. « April 14th, 2021, 6:53 am

by Roberto I. » April 14th, 2021, 6:53 am

newhere

I'm fairly green into my wine collecting journey. I was blessed with an experience that allowed me to taste pristine old bordeaux (1980s...

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April 14th, 2021, 6:53 am
Best wine critic for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Last post by TLJACKSON « April 8th, 2021, 5:03 pm
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by TLJACKSON » March 27th, 2021, 8:01 am

Hello! I am new to
The forum and just updated my collection on Cellar Tracker. I am passionate about good Napa Cabs. Who is the best critic that is...

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April 8th, 2021, 5:03 pm
Wine Fridge or Interior Closet - Help Please

Last post by Joe Woelkers « April 4th, 2021, 11:04 am
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by Erik A » January 2nd, 2021, 2:01 pm

Hi Everyone,

I'm facing a wine storage decision that I'd love some help with. Right now I have about 5 cases or so of wine I've accumulated over the...

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April 4th, 2021, 11:04 am
Thoughts about online wine purchasing?

Last post by TLJACKSON « March 27th, 2021, 8:20 am
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by Doug Besterman » March 22nd, 2015, 9:27 am

Apologies if I'm asking a question that has been asked and answered before - still getting the hang of searching for earlier threads on the...

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Last post by TLJACKSON
March 27th, 2021, 8:20 am
Best Zalto Decanter for Everyday Use?

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « March 27th, 2021, 8:04 am
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by AndyS » March 19th, 2021, 5:40 pm

I’m trying to decide between the Zalto Axium and Mystique decanters. The problem is that I drink as many lighter bodied reds as I do “powerful” reds,...

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
March 27th, 2021, 8:04 am
Replacement wine rack for Eurocave

Last post by G. Singh « March 19th, 2021, 11:38 pm
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by NestorJohnSalazar » July 20th, 2020, 11:25 am

I have 2 older Eurocave compact, 1 is completely full
the other has the wooden shelves but only 2 ( no rolling shelves as I moved them into the...

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March 19th, 2021, 11:38 pm
What to add to my collection?

Last post by Mark Livingston « March 17th, 2021, 9:10 am
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by Tomh2983 » February 2nd, 2021, 4:19 pm

Hi, Last year I started collecting wines and I’m looking for some more bottles to add to my current wine collection.
I’m looking for wines that can...

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Last post by Mark Livingston
March 17th, 2021, 9:10 am
red wine allergy?

Last post by happyeveryday233 « March 10th, 2021, 5:49 pm
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by Aaron Munn » December 15th, 2016, 11:41 pm

Certain red wines give me a flushed feeling and mild heart palpitations, followed by a mild headache and just feeling run down (like a hangover)....

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March 10th, 2021, 5:49 pm
No more 25% duty?

Last post by Stephen Faulkner « March 6th, 2021, 4:26 am
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by Dinesh Goyal » March 5th, 2021, 7:30 pm

Can someone confirm that the duty has indeed been suspended for 4 months?

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Last post by Stephen Faulkner
March 6th, 2021, 4:26 am
Drinking wine over 2 or 3 days, where to store?

Last post by JeffOw « March 5th, 2021, 7:17 am
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by Robert Cook » September 9th, 2014, 10:44 pm

Very basic question which I should know:

I keep my wine at cellar temp of 55 degrees. For the reds I bring them out of the cellar and let the temp...

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Last post by JeffOw
March 5th, 2021, 7:17 am
code 38 waiters corkscrew

Last post by Scott AB « March 4th, 2021, 3:47 pm
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by victor jay » October 30th, 2019, 11:56 am

Does anyone own a Code 38 waiters corkscrew? Hoping to get a few opinions @225.00 I am hesitant to purchase

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Last post by Scott AB
March 4th, 2021, 3:47 pm
First decent wine glass

Last post by Zachary Mancini « March 3rd, 2021, 9:56 pm
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by Jasper Rose » January 7th, 2021, 1:16 pm

Hello all!

I'm looking to invest in a pair of decent universal wine glasses.

Am currently undecided between the new Jancis Robinson/Richard Brendon...

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Last post by Zachary Mancini
March 3rd, 2021, 9:56 pm
Any problems with older Transtherm Ermitage?

Last post by Kevin B « March 2nd, 2021, 3:33 am

by Kevin B » March 2nd, 2021, 3:33 am

I've seen one of these for sale recently. Supposed to be working, and looks fine. My concern is that it's 15 years old. My experience with appliances...

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Last post by Kevin B
March 2nd, 2021, 3:33 am
Why is buying an Ah-So so gd hard to do?

Last post by Andrew K. « March 1st, 2021, 3:04 pm
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by Glenn L e v i n e » February 26th, 2021, 3:08 pm

It’s easier to find the clitoris!

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Last post by Andrew K.
March 1st, 2021, 3:04 pm
Carrying wine / ice bottles?

Last post by A. G@mb1no « February 28th, 2021, 2:54 pm
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by A. G@mb1no » February 27th, 2021, 6:37 pm

Hi all.
Ordered the carrier below which was recommended in a different thread.
I was thinking to carry two bottles of wine and two zaltos and then...

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Last post by A. G@mb1no
February 28th, 2021, 2:54 pm
EAST COAST WINE -are there any good ones, does any one know or recommend any?

Last post by Justine DiPrete « February 28th, 2021, 2:27 pm
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by Lisa Cheung » December 8th, 2020, 10:54 pm

champagne.gif This might sound stupid, but I live in the east coast and wish I could go to napa and sonoma asap, but with travel restrictions and...

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Last post by Justine DiPrete
February 28th, 2021, 2:27 pm
Consumer-to-consumer sales

Last post by Andrew K. « February 25th, 2021, 2:57 pm
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by Hugh S » February 23rd, 2021, 6:19 am

Good morning WBs,

Anyone have advice or knowledge re: where to sell some of your collection? .....aside from the forum on WB.....and auction...

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Last post by Andrew K.
February 25th, 2021, 2:57 pm
Earth Tones for Wineries

Last post by THOMAS VANTINE « February 23rd, 2021, 5:23 pm
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by Stephen Pepe » March 12th, 2020, 4:03 pm

I just saw an article in Wine Business Monthly that Napa is considering requiring wineries to be colored in earth tones. Skipping over how one...

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Last post by THOMAS VANTINE
February 23rd, 2021, 5:23 pm
When to start checking on wine progress?

Last post by Andy Sc « February 14th, 2021, 11:12 pm
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by MikeY » February 4th, 2021, 4:58 am

Hi all, I’ve been reading in other posts about the “Rule of 15” for Northern Rhone and maybe the “Rule of 25” for Bordeaux. But part of the fun of...

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Last post by Andy Sc
February 14th, 2021, 11:12 pm
SUPERBOWL SIPPIN'

Last post by Theodora Lee « February 7th, 2021, 1:40 pm

by Theodora Lee » February 7th, 2021, 1:40 pm

Greetings all, (Football and Non-Football Fans )

In terms of the GAME , I like a seasoned blend not unlike Tampa Bay Quarterback Tom Brady. However,...

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Last post by Theodora Lee
February 7th, 2021, 1:40 pm
Wine Books - Must Haves

Last post by Howard_K « February 6th, 2021, 6:49 pm
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by BenB » September 24th, 2017, 6:48 pm
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Hoping to get some insight from the wineberserkers community on must-have books for someone new to wine. I currently have Gambero Rosso Italian Wines...
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February 6th, 2021, 6:49 pm
What does the "OG" mean on de Negoce bottles?

Last post by Bruce Johnson « February 2nd, 2021, 8:50 am
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by Bruce Johnson » January 30th, 2021, 3:02 pm

Surely not original gravity as in brewing?
Thanks!

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Last post by Bruce Johnson
February 2nd, 2021, 8:50 am
Tips for shopping at Costco

Last post by Mike Hert « January 30th, 2021, 11:31 am
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by martinl » July 23rd, 2018, 9:10 am

I thought I share some things I have learned about buying wines at Costco after chatting with the wine buyer at my local store (If this is already...

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Last post by Mike Hert
January 30th, 2021, 11:31 am
Are wine aerators necessary or just a nice accessory?

Last post by Rick Davis « January 27th, 2021, 6:56 pm
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by AlvaroC » October 4th, 2014, 6:23 pm

My mother passed me a site yesterday of a vinturi aerator that she just bought. I decided to try it out today at a family meeting and see what's up...

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Last post by Rick Davis
January 27th, 2021, 6:56 pm
Copy Paste Replies

Last post by Michael Levin « January 27th, 2021, 12:18 pm
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by Michael Levin » January 27th, 2021, 11:01 am

Hi All. I've noticed one of the common ways to comment on a thread is to copy/paste an earlier comment within some box and then reply to that. It...

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Last post by Michael Levin
January 27th, 2021, 12:18 pm
Double decant question

Last post by Rodrigo B « January 24th, 2021, 4:17 pm
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by Ethan Abraham » February 4th, 2019, 4:15 am

Bringing an older bottle with a lot of sediment to an offline, I've had it standing for a month. I'd like to double decant in the morning. How do I...

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Last post by Rodrigo B
January 24th, 2021, 4:17 pm
How do I know how long to decant any particular bottle?

Last post by Mike Hert « January 24th, 2021, 4:09 pm
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by S L i m » July 4th, 2014, 1:03 am

Belatedly through drinking a very nice bottle, I realized I did not decant sufficiently...

I'd love to avoid making that mistake again!

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Last post by Mike Hert
January 24th, 2021, 4:09 pm
Decanting question re: temperature

Last post by Mike Hert « January 24th, 2021, 3:24 pm
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by Prashant Jyothi » January 30th, 2015, 9:20 pm

I see on CT TNs that people decant for 1-3 hours normally and is any thought given to temperature or are most people storing the wine at cellar temp...

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Last post by Mike Hert
January 24th, 2021, 3:24 pm
2013 Rheinhessen-Riesling Qualitatswein Cat Bottle, unopened

Last post by K N Haque « January 23rd, 2021, 2:18 pm
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by Robert K. Coward » January 23rd, 2021, 1:19 pm

I am trying to find the value on this wine. I cannot find it on the internet with a search warrant, except for the 'empty' bottles. It is a custom...

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Last post by K N Haque
January 23rd, 2021, 2:18 pm
Inexpensive Sparklers

Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d « January 22nd, 2021, 7:08 pm
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by I. Green » February 16th, 2016, 10:44 am

Getting into sparkling wine, but I don't have the money for the really top of the line stuff

I had a 2012 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs about a week...

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Last post by Joe W i n o g r a d
January 22nd, 2021, 7:08 pm
Quilceda vs. Bordeaux?

Last post by Andy Sc « January 22nd, 2021, 5:23 am
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by MikeY » January 21st, 2021, 6:16 pm

Hi all,

First post on WB. I joined the waiting list for Quilceda a few years ago and finally got an an offer for their 2018 Cabernet at $145 before...

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Last post by Andy Sc
January 22nd, 2021, 5:23 am
Thoughts on WSET Levels 1-3?

Last post by Rodrigo B « January 21st, 2021, 1:45 pm
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by D. Lindow » June 7th, 2020, 12:13 pm

Hi All -

I am new to Wine Berkserkers and interested in taking the next step in learning more about wines and developing my blind tasting...

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Last post by Rodrigo B
January 21st, 2021, 1:45 pm
American CdP

Last post by larry schaffer « January 19th, 2021, 2:55 pm
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by Ryan Trush » January 15th, 2021, 5:23 pm

I realize CdP comes from a specific region in southern rhone which I am finding to be one of my favorite wines and can be made from 18 or so grapes....

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Last post by larry schaffer
January 19th, 2021, 2:55 pm
When does the matchstick in chardonnay blow off?

Last post by Andy Sc « January 15th, 2021, 12:48 am
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by Glen Gold » November 24th, 2020, 10:20 pm

The first time I had Dujac (their Bourgogne blanc) was the first time I smelled and tasted sulfur. COOL, I thought, because I didn't know wine could...

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Last post by Andy Sc
January 15th, 2021, 12:48 am
Why does wine often taste better the next day (or after)

Last post by Cameron Clark « January 13th, 2021, 1:05 pm
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by Jim Stewart » September 7th, 2020, 1:46 pm

I notice that many wines seem to taste better to me after a day or more of sitting on the counter or in the refrigerator. In all cases the wine had...

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Last post by Cameron Clark
January 13th, 2021, 1:05 pm
Sparkling wine storage question. Vertical or horizontal?

Last post by Kevin B « January 12th, 2021, 8:13 am
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by Kevin B » November 25th, 2020, 5:09 pm

This has never come up before for me, since I have never bought sparkling wine by the case. I just did, and the info on the web seems to be...

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Last post by Kevin B
January 12th, 2021, 8:13 am
CORKED WINE

Last post by Theodora Lee « January 9th, 2021, 11:47 am

by Theodora Lee » January 9th, 2021, 11:47 am

Found an article in the Wine Cellar Insider, which best describes the how's and why's of corked wine.
The best corks allow close to 1 milligram of...

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Last post by Theodora Lee
January 9th, 2021, 11:47 am
En-premier for newbies

Last post by Jordan Vadnais « January 7th, 2021, 1:20 pm
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by Jordan Vadnais » January 7th, 2021, 10:16 am

Hello all,

I'm 38, based in London, and have just begun my WSET 3 coursework. The level 2 kicked off my interest in wine, and I'm beginning to build...

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Last post by Jordan Vadnais
January 7th, 2021, 1:20 pm
How often do you know the wine?

Last post by Alexia Hupin « January 7th, 2021, 1:56 am
Replies: 24
by Bob W » December 26th, 2020, 4:53 pm

Newb question that I just have to ask. How often do you know the wine someone is talking about? And sub-question, how long did it take you to get...

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Last post by Alexia Hupin
January 7th, 2021, 1:56 am
Comparing vintages of the same wine

Last post by Alexia Hupin « January 3rd, 2021, 9:37 am
Replies: 4
by Jeff NC » January 2nd, 2021, 8:22 pm

Let's say you're getting more into tasting and comparing, and you're beyond this one is a pinot and this one is a cab. So you want to see if you can...

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Last post by Alexia Hupin
January 3rd, 2021, 9:37 am
California vintages for lower priced wines

Last post by Andrew K. « January 3rd, 2021, 7:51 am
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by Jeff NC » January 2nd, 2021, 8:15 pm

I'm looking at California vintage charts such as this one. Literally every single year going back to 2016 is supposedly not ready yet, for all...

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Last post by Andrew K.
January 3rd, 2021, 7:51 am
FEAR/ WINE

Last post by Mattstolz « January 2nd, 2021, 8:52 pm
Replies: 9
by Theodora Lee » December 21st, 2020, 12:20 pm

This fact is hard to fathom especially in 2020, there are some people that have a fear of wine. It’s called “oenophobia”. All I want to know is if...

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Last post by Mattstolz
January 2nd, 2021, 8:52 pm
Wine tasting “course”

Last post by Jeff NC « January 2nd, 2021, 10:35 am
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by Jeff NC » January 1st, 2021, 8:47 pm

I had this older book that I really loved, can’t remember the name but basically it gave specific wines to taste and compare ( including vintages as...

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Last post by Jeff NC
January 2nd, 2021, 10:35 am
French Wines - Where To Start

Last post by JohnCummings « January 1st, 2021, 11:29 pm
Replies: 6
by Jon R » December 28th, 2020, 4:48 pm

I am interested in getting into French wines after primarily starting with Australian (all varieties)/Barolo/German Rieslings and am trying to work...

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Last post by JohnCummings
January 1st, 2021, 11:29 pm
Starting a collection and going to Napa, which wines can I only get at the vineyard?

Last post by THOMAS VANTINE « December 31st, 2020, 4:18 am
Replies: 22
by gstrub » May 12th, 2019, 9:32 am

Hello all,

First post here and it looks like an awesome forum. I've always wanted to start collecting wine but haven't had the means until recently....

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Last post by THOMAS VANTINE
December 31st, 2020, 4:18 am
Expensive $200+ vs Moderately priced $40-$150 priced wines?

Last post by BillW « December 30th, 2020, 3:55 am
Replies: 19
by Phil J. » January 8th, 2019, 2:28 pm

Hi,

I am new to the site, and relatively new to drinking decent wine. I have been buying wine online and through a nearby wine store that has an...

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Last post by BillW
December 30th, 2020, 3:55 am
Do Wine Glasses Make A Difference?

Last post by BillW « December 30th, 2020, 3:48 am
Replies: 52
by Dave McCloskey » September 14th, 2020, 8:24 am
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I'm going to answer my own question.

Yes!

I've tried every manufacturer of wine glasses on the market... I think. A couple of months ago I bought...
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Last post by BillW
December 30th, 2020, 3:48 am
Help with cooling and storage

Last post by Lisa Cheung « December 18th, 2020, 2:28 pm
Replies: 8
by DebbieW » January 30th, 2020, 4:38 pm

Hey everyone! This is my first post and I found this place through wine cooler research newhere

I've always enjoyed wine but recently I'm in a much...

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Last post by Lisa Cheung
December 18th, 2020, 2:28 pm
First Time Home Winemaking Questions

Last post by Lisa Cheung « December 18th, 2020, 2:20 pm
Replies: 4
by Richard Harrington » December 3rd, 2020, 1:04 pm

Hello All,

I just ordered my first batch of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, got a loans for it here maybeloan.com/bad-credit-loans . I read From Vines to...

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Last post by Lisa Cheung
December 18th, 2020, 2:20 pm
Unexpectedly thrust into wine!

Last post by Lisa Cheung « December 16th, 2020, 3:51 pm
Replies: 16
by R. Kirkpatrick » January 24th, 2018, 1:26 pm

Long story short. I acquired an online business selling wine/wine glasses/beer mugs and have little to no experience in any of it.
Two part...

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Last post by Lisa Cheung
December 16th, 2020, 3:51 pm
Health Benefits of Wine:

Last post by Al Osterheld « December 15th, 2020, 3:48 pm
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by THEODORA LEE (DEA) » June 14th, 2016, 4:29 pm

Health Benefits of Wine:

Louis Pasteur said that wine is the most healthful and the most hygienic of all beverages. It can give the human body 500...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
December 15th, 2020, 3:48 pm
Mold growing on bottles in my wine refrigerator

Last post by Lisa Cheung « December 8th, 2020, 10:33 pm
Replies: 9
by Geoff F. » February 24th, 2019, 6:15 pm

I picked up a 166-bottle Smith & Hanks Dual-Zone Wine Cellar last summer, and quickly filled it with all the wine I wanted to age for the next 5-15...

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Last post by Lisa Cheung
December 8th, 2020, 10:33 pm
2015 Herb Lamb Cabernet Sauvignon

Last post by Lisa Cheung « December 8th, 2020, 9:52 pm
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by Randy Bowman » July 6th, 2019, 10:00 pm

100 percent Cab from th Herb Lamb vineyard. 14.4 ABV. Popped and poured through a Haley's Corker providing aeration. Blackberries and kitchen spice...

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Last post by Lisa Cheung
December 8th, 2020, 9:52 pm
Barboursville Vineyards 1998 Octagon 3rd Edition

Last post by Kevin Porter « December 3rd, 2020, 12:57 pm
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by CULLEN H » December 3rd, 2020, 12:52 pm

I have 1 bottle of the 1998 Octagon 3rd Edition and am unable to determine whether its still drinkable or past its time. Cellertracker indicates this...

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Last post by Kevin Porter
December 3rd, 2020, 12:57 pm
A question for the forum - a survey of sorts

Last post by Tomás Costa « December 1st, 2020, 1:05 pm
Replies: 5
by Ryan Trush » November 26th, 2020, 7:31 am

On this day of giving thanks, despite the world nearly collapsing this year, we are all thankful for vino no matter our favorite flavor. I’ve always...

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Last post by Tomás Costa
December 1st, 2020, 1:05 pm
Starting a Wine Collection

Last post by NielsM « November 26th, 2020, 10:00 pm
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by NielsM » October 10th, 2020, 1:16 pm

Hello Everyone,

I recently started a Wine collection and would like to get some input, advice and inspiration on how to proceed from here.

I have...

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Last post by NielsM
November 26th, 2020, 10:00 pm
Decanting Supplies

Last post by Al Osterheld « November 24th, 2020, 8:43 pm
Replies: 7
by ChrisWolff » November 24th, 2020, 2:25 pm

Hi all,

I’m starting to work on my list for Santa and as this year is my first year really drinking wines that need a decant, it’s time to make some...

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Last post by Al Osterheld
November 24th, 2020, 8:43 pm
Wine tasting notes and flavors stupid question

Last post by Dave McCloskey « November 24th, 2020, 2:11 pm
Replies: 5
by Kevin B » November 18th, 2020, 6:06 pm

This is probably a pretty stupid question, but I guess it's really about training my taste for wine. I've been drinking wine for a long time. From my...

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Last post by Dave McCloskey
November 24th, 2020, 2:11 pm
Deciding on a cooler

Last post by Jurhee Ivy « November 23rd, 2020, 1:39 pm

by Jurhee Ivy » November 23rd, 2020, 1:39 pm

I recently purchased the Wine Enthusiast Classic from Costco. I am concerned with the high humidity level---frequently 85-97%.
With this concern, I...

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Last post by Jurhee Ivy
November 23rd, 2020, 1:39 pm
ROSE' RAVES

Last post by Theodora Lee « November 17th, 2020, 11:35 am

by Theodora Lee » November 17th, 2020, 11:35 am

Read in the NY Post about a fancy NYC apartment building that actually created its own Rose' brand. ( shelter in place convenient perhaps?)The new...

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72cl Wine Bottles

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by Dillon S » October 25th, 2020, 12:32 pm

I recently purchased a bottle of 1978 Brovia Barbera d'Alba. When I got home, I went to scan the bottle into CellarTracker, and immediately noticed...

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What is Cellartracke and Why Do I Need it

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by Ron L. » September 13th, 2020, 8:47 pm

Hi all,

I'm kinda new here and new to the online wine world in general. I keep seeing references to Cellartracker here - like lots of references,...

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November 12th, 2020, 2:20 pm
Wine Spies

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by Cbonnell » November 7th, 2020, 1:34 pm

I don’t see a thread solely dedicated to Wine Spies. I’ve bought a couple mixed cases over the past year and love their service (shipping, locker...

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November 8th, 2020, 3:22 pm
Another Offsite Cellar Temperature Question

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by Bryan K. » November 4th, 2020, 6:26 pm

Hello All:

Did a search around, and found some answers that were close to answering my situation, but rather than try to extrapolate, thought I...

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November 4th, 2020, 7:34 pm
Stacking OWC

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by ChrisR » October 21st, 2020, 6:20 pm

I have several cases of wine coming in OWC and was wondering about the durability of stacking multiple cases on top of each other. Are there any...

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November 3rd, 2020, 4:19 pm
Decanter vs. Aerator

Last post by Anton D « October 30th, 2020, 11:46 am
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by Ron L. » September 15th, 2020, 8:45 pm

I bought a wine aerator on Amazon for about $10-$15 some time ago. It's a 3 piece rubber and plastic spout that you pop directly into the bottle and...

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October 30th, 2020, 11:46 am
Wine Room Cooling Systems

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by Dave McCloskey » October 26th, 2020, 8:53 am

We are building a dedicated wine room in the basement. The custom wine racks have arrived and will be installed this week. We experimented with a...

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October 26th, 2020, 8:53 am
Father's Collection (Newbie)

Last post by Sh@n A « October 13th, 2020, 3:45 pm
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by Lucas Provencher » October 13th, 2020, 10:15 am

Newbie here.

My Father recently retired and his 50th anniversary is coming up. I'm hoping to get him something he can appreciate for a long while....

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October 13th, 2020, 3:45 pm
Wine Fridge Accessories

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by EAScrog » October 1st, 2020, 10:55 am

My wine fridge should be here in the next week or so; it’s a 166 bottle free standing single zone model from Costco. I’ve heard mention of reusable...

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October 2nd, 2020, 11:05 am
Some things you have learned about wine drinking?

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by Jim Stewart » September 11th, 2020, 1:20 pm

Some things that I have learned about wine drinking:
-I have been drinking my reds too warm and my whites too cold
-I have not allowed enough...

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September 24th, 2020, 11:27 am
New house, new wine room, cooling questions!

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by JeffMG » September 18th, 2020, 6:36 am

Hi all, I appreciate in my last post you put at ease my concerns about locating my wine room next to my media room. Now, I have to make decisions on...

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September 23rd, 2020, 1:29 pm
Wine Aromas

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by Rick P » August 20th, 2020, 1:39 pm

In my years in the wine business, I spent hours of study and tasting wine to get familiar with wine terminology to feel any sense of confidence. Now...

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September 14th, 2020, 9:08 am
Tasting Notes Podcast

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by ETurner » September 9th, 2020, 8:40 pm

Hey Everyone! I've recently launched a podcast where I (a relative wine newbie) sit down with a wine pro and do a tasting. In each episode we taste 3...

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September 9th, 2020, 8:40 pm
Moving The Collection

Last post by Anton D « September 9th, 2020, 2:27 pm
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by ETurner » August 21st, 2020, 3:28 am

Hey All, first time poster here so thanks in advance. I'm gearing up to move across the country and am wondering what the best way is to move my...

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Last post by Anton D
September 9th, 2020, 2:27 pm
Condensation inside wine fridge

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by michael_holmstrom » August 22nd, 2020, 8:46 am

I have a Wine Enthusiast 300 bottle wine cooler I purchased from Costco a few years ago. I am noticing a lot of condensation inside on the back wall...

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August 27th, 2020, 7:49 pm
Little big wine collection dilemma

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by GediminasJAr » July 7th, 2020, 4:06 am

Hello,

i am completely new in wine collecting but my grandfather been a bit interested in that. So wanna ask or here is good place to get some...

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August 4th, 2020, 8:50 am
Training palate - suggestions?

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by HoosJustinG » January 20th, 2020, 7:09 pm

I drink mostly reds - I'm sure I'll get into whites at some point - but within the realm of reds, I can just about always differentiate flavors of...

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July 30th, 2020, 6:15 pm
Wine fridge, 1, 2 or 3 zone?

Last post by Giorgio O « July 30th, 2020, 5:13 pm
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by Giorgio O » June 28th, 2020, 10:30 am

Hi all,

I am currently debating whether to get this wine cooler (2-zone):

Liebherr WTes 5972 Vinidor

or the same cooler in a 3 zone variety:...

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Last post by Giorgio O
July 30th, 2020, 5:13 pm
Building a collection from scratch

Last post by T. Hall « July 17th, 2020, 6:04 am
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by LawrenceB » July 13th, 2020, 7:48 pm

Hello! I'm looking for advice on building a personal wine cellar. Aside from purchasing lots of variety across strong producers and vintages, would...

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July 17th, 2020, 6:04 am
Wine video series worth watching

Last post by Anthony C « July 11th, 2020, 5:09 am

by Anthony C » July 11th, 2020, 5:09 am

Stumbled on this guy's wine videos. The Unknown Winecaster

All are pretty short 10 to 15 min, but very well presented. And because they are broken...

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Last post by Anthony C
July 11th, 2020, 5:09 am
Georgian wine

Last post by Otto Forsberg « July 9th, 2020, 4:30 am
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by lee patchin » July 7th, 2020, 5:32 am

Hello,

I have some nice looking clay wine bottles from Georgia (The country), what is the best way to store them?

Thanks!

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July 9th, 2020, 4:30 am
Reading "Drink This"

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by Margo Smith » June 27th, 2020, 3:04 pm

First post here! I am very new to wine, in the sense that I have been drinking it casually for several years but have never really learned much about...

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USed Nfinity Pro Wine Fridge

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by Nick F. » June 11th, 2020, 10:04 am

I found a used N'finity Pro Wine fridge, 5 years old, 160 Bottles. Does anyone have a unit like this, how concerned should I be about this thing...

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June 11th, 2020, 10:49 am
other uses for surplus wine

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by Theodora Lee » June 8th, 2020, 11:05 am

According to AFP France to transform surplus wine into hand sanitizer:

French winemakers will transform wine that went unsold during the country's...

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June 10th, 2020, 12:06 pm
SIP / SIP

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by Theodora Lee » May 28th, 2020, 12:52 pm

Do You think this shelter in Place edict will permanently change Tasting Room protocols and best practices? Shall we be sipping via facemask? I see...

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June 4th, 2020, 2:22 pm
wine sales taxes

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by John T. Parker » May 24th, 2020, 8:26 am

Sometimes I order online and the out of state seller does not charge sales tax. Sometimes I am charged on sales tax by other sellers. What goes??? It...

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May 24th, 2020, 8:42 pm
TEST

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by John T. Parker » May 24th, 2020, 12:08 pm

Test One

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May 24th, 2020, 8:11 pm
Self education - where to next?

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by Sean C. » May 3rd, 2020, 5:09 pm

Hi Berserker crew -

As I'm sure it has with many of you, COVID-19 has accelerated my nasty little wine habit. I'm probably 2 years in the game...

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May 24th, 2020, 1:22 pm
Dry or sweet

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by Rick P » April 3rd, 2020, 7:48 pm

This is one of most difficult to quantify concepts for the average person. Truly one person's dry is another person's sweet. In 35 plus years in the...

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May 14th, 2020, 12:48 pm
How do you control your alcohol intake?

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by Peter Papay » September 7th, 2016, 6:12 pm
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Probably not a very popular topic to be posted on a wine lovers website, but anyway its something very important to me. To keeps things under control...
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Off-Site Wine Storage - Climate Controlled

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by Vince L. » May 10th, 2020, 11:36 pm

As I was looking into wine cellers/fridges I also came across off-site storage places. I know most of the places in LA are specialized in just wine...

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May 11th, 2020, 10:25 am
Wine cooler? and fridge?

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by Deniel Wells » May 7th, 2020, 11:01 pm

Hi community, I'm new here, my name is Deniel.
I'm am looking to turn my old coal cute/room into a wine cellar. It's a nice small area, but still big...

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May 10th, 2020, 5:05 am
Tasting a bottle over several days

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by tpetty » April 5th, 2020, 7:08 am

I've noticed that many of the tasting notes mention how the wine changes over the course of a couple days. (I often don't have any left when we pop a...

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Slowly Getting Priced Out Of The Wine Experience

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by Steve L Gellman » February 23rd, 2019, 10:37 am

This has been creeping up on me but I'm getting close to being priced out of the CA wine market. I'm lucky enough to have started my collection in...

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