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TN: 2 roses from California, 1 GG

Monday and Tues had leftover wine from Sunday party (the 96 Bongran held am azingly well, I liked it better than day 1)...

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posted by dwmidnt

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2011 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet

Met a friend for dinner and he had already ordered a bottle of 2011 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet. Pretty ordinary run of...

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posted by rvwrlee

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Best Michigan wineries?

Traverse City area, a couple days to visit, which wineries do you recommend? We are dry wine drinkers, love a good pinot...

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posted by rusegirl1

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A new closure

Today, I came on a new wine to me: Robert Oakley Rose of San Giovese Dry Mudgee, 2010 It was entirely the pink color th...

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posted by not.jim.silverton

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Woodinville wineries

I had not been tasting in Woodinville in a while. Amazing, how the number of tasting rooms has increased by leaps and b...

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posted by larryleichtman

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2005 Neiman Cellars "Caldwell Vineyard" Syrah

I got to know Drew Neiman many years ago when he was the wine manager at a local Columbus Steakhouse. Eventually I woun...

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posted by rvwrlee

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2000 Ch. Angelus

I found 6 bottles of 2000 Ch. Angelus in my cellar and not a clue where the y came from...? I opened a bottle with dinn...

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posted by rvwrlee

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TN: wines in my backyard (1929 to 2011)

Yesterday we invited some folks over for a backyard bash. Idea was to make this more wine-centric than our bigger parti...

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posted by dwmidnt

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Expensive bottles, what prompts you to buy?

I have wondered what prompts folks to buy expensive bottles of wine and wha t do you consider expensive. We are getting...

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posted by larryleichtman

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WTN: Wine in hot NY and cooler Georgia

Heatwave! No wine Wednesday as I was making a trip into the city. Thursday was littlenecks in a garlic sauce (on grill)...

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posted by dwmidnt

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TN: SOBER at Dan's with great Bordeaux, Burgs, and Riojas

Tuesday was a scorcher, but luckily Dan had good AC as he hosted SOBER at his home. He greeted us with smoked salmon an...

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posted by dwmidnt

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Importers whose names are a guarantee of wine quality

Obviously the best method to select a wine before purchasing is to taste it . However, tasting before buying is not alw...

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posted by buenolaw

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TN: Bastille Day and a hot week- Juge and Pepiere are great, others vary

Wednesday was outdoor concert, I made mejillones escabechados (marinated mu ssels) and cold pheasant salad. Wines inclu...

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posted by dwmidnt

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Two Classic 2002 Napa Cabs

We opened a 2002 Phelps Insignia Napa and a 2002 Diamond Creek Gravelly Mea dow last night in honor of our youngest son...

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posted by rvwrlee

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Any go to places in Woodinville WA?

Up there in 2 weeks. I have a pretty good list. Just wondering if anyone has a favorite there.

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posted by larryleichtman

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