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I just received this from Joseph Phelps Winery. Write your Congressman. Dear Jack, A bill recently introduced in the U.S. Congress (HR 5034) potentially threatens your rights as a consumer and the relationship we enjoy with you. If passed, HR 5034 will likely reverse reasonable...
Evidently, the Todd is offering a few lucky folks on his email list the opportunity to host a dinner in their homes with the Todd and 12 close friends during his east coast swing. Todd brings wine and cigars. Fantastic, right? Todd gets a very focused group of wineauxs with whom to have a...
We're kicking off the Labor Day weekend with a Ketcham Estate 2007 Ketcham Vnyd Pinot. I know it's a big surprise. Haven't planned out the rest of the weekend other than work. How about you ?
Larry, Now, I really want to taste some of your wines, after the latest WA scores...sorry, Bob did not like 'em.
Anyone else get the "Thanks for the support" letter from Scarecrow today? Seems kind of odd to me to send it now, but it's nice they actually appreciate the business.
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While in Bordeaux, I read with interest an article by the talented fine wine writer Eric Asimov 'The Soulful Side of Bordeaux' which I found nonetheless overly simplistic and in many ways terribly misleading. I am not ITB and have criticized the Bordelais for being too pricey in 2009 for example,...
2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot - USA, California, North Coast, Napa / Sonoma (9/5/2010) Raspberries and cherry candy on the nose. The palate is bright and acidic, with loads of ripe raspberries and a little herbal note. Clipped finish, though a good wine....
2007 Tercero Grenache Watch Hill Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (9/5/2010) After reading the latest WA reviews, I had to retry this. First, let me say I don't think RP has it in for Larry, and second, I am usually in very close agreement with him on Central Coast...
Forgive me if that has been covered before. A writer I respect very much, Alder Yarrow, recently tasted the '06 Colgin IX Estate. On Twitter he wrote: "Independent of blind tasting, also interesting to note that of the top wines I tasted yesterday, none blew me away, incl. 100 pt. Colgin." ...
http://elitistreview.com/2008/09/10/i-was-tricked-i-tell-you-tricked/ David Strange is one heck of a bright star on the British sky!
One of my favorite CDP's from 2006. Sweet kirsch, pepper, rasberry and herbs on the nose are followed by a sweet, concentrated wine with kirsch and red fruits on the palate. Not a monster, but with all cylinders clicking it is ready to enjoy now or hold for 5 more years or so. Very nice wine and...
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I'm not sure of the chicken preparation of our hosts chicken tonight. I'm thinking of bringing a 2007 Gilbert Picq Chablis Dessus La Carriere or a 2006 Cold Heaven Viognier Le Bon Climat. What about a Ponzi Pinot Gris? I could of course e mail the retailer that I purchased it from, but it...
1998 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage (9/3/2010) decanted for 1 hour, lots of sediments in the wine, it's getting mature as we speak. Tremendous effort, enjoyable, just give it some air. Bought more today, this wine never bores me.
In the latest issue of the "online" Wine Advocate, Robert Parker reviewed many value wines from the portfolio of his buddy, Fran Kysela, which included wines of Australia and Argentina, regions that he does not cover. Nothing like helping a friend move some product. Thanks for being the...
I've been surfing around the internet and this seems like a good place to ask for wine recommendations. I want to buy a nice bottle of wine for a friend of mine as a birthday present. The problem is this - I live in a small town (edit: in rural New Mexico) and unless I drive 3 hours to the city,...
LA MISSION HAUT BRION PLUS WHITE BURGS AND PORT - (9/3/2010) Last night my tasting group met to drink some La Mission Haut Brion. This has been a mainstay of this group since long before I was a member. Sadly, it may be our last time. The wines have gotten so expensive and our cellars are...
All I need is 4 bottles, I tasted the wine, it's better than 82 "Cheval Blanc 12-Pack OWC 1983 750ml ~ 1 @ $6498 WS96 "A giant of a wine. The complex aromas and thickly textured flavors range from plum and raisin to coffee, minerals and mint. Not so elegant as a typical Cheval; more in the mold...
http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/43524 Brief commentary about the "bankruptcy" of Dan Phillips and Chris Ringland's companies in Australia. I have seen the report from Price Waterhouse Coopers. A couple of ALARMING comments 1) GP USA sold over 500,000 cases of R Wines...
It was a Monty weekend I guess. I pulled an 05 Montelena Napa Cabernet (not the estate) to go with a rack of lamb, then an 04 Montelena Chardonnay to go with some chicken dijon (used the Monty in the sauce also) 2005 Montelena Cabernet - I have not had this wine in a few years and it has...
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Attended a lunch today, featuring a mini vertical of Cheval des Andes. Cheval Blanc's project in Argentina. Pierre Lurton was on hand. The meal was at the Oak Room at the Plaza. I had not been to the Plaza seen it was redone. The place is beautiful. We tasted 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Cheval des...
A new store opening near me. It is opening in a former Linens n' Things - so a big space. Any experience? I don't see much on the internet about it.
An interesting, yet boring read. http://ftc.gov/be/workpapers/wp304.pdf If you have ADD, sorry, there are no pictures.
Had a great meal at La Pizza Fresca last night. 3 people...3 wines 1) 2008 Kofererhof Sylvaner-I had heard good things about this wine. Never tried it, until last night. Absolutely delicious, and so complex. One of the best Italian white wines I have had to pair with food. 2) 2003 Chezeaux...
Reached for something else and pulled out this bottle. I have a few 96's that I have never opened before. I have recently really enjoyed the 96 Insignia, Dunn Napa, Pahlmeyer and Montelena Estate so I was curious about this puppy. 85% Cab, 12% Cab Franc and 3% Merlot. 13.5 alc. Very dark red...
2006 Booker Vineyard Syrah Fracture 30 - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (8/28/2010) Wow nose with white flowers, baking spices, a little beef. The palate is just as good with flowers, blackberries, cinnamon, black pepper. Damn. Best booker Ive had. Great acid, nice lenght, nice...
The annual celebration of the new vintage, wine tasting all over the Barbaresco zone. It is a great event. I have been there and it is great fun. Link here, in Italian only. http://www.enotecadelbarbaresco.it/Piacere_2010.pdf Some photos from my visit. ...
How do you folks organize your cellars? Producer, vintage, varietal, region? I've got a relatively small 300+ bottle vinotemp that is starting to fill up. I can't seem to peg down an organizational scheme that works for me yet. What combo do you use?
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