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1981 David Bruce Pinot Noir

We opened my last bottle of the David Bruce PN from 1981. Not sure what to expect, this wine turned out to surprise us....
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posted by earle.jones
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jargon

What does 'fat' vs. 'lean' mean, in a wine? Can anyone recommend an example of each, which I can taste side by side? Lab...
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posted by r_delaney2001
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Wineries on Waiheke Island

Hi... and sorry for not having contributed actively to this NG for some time, but I think your advice on the following...
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posted by tychonREMOVETHEOBVIOUS
6 comments posted 14yrs posted by tychonREMOVETHEOBVIOUS

[TN] Dinner with the Hoares

Today, Ian and Jacquie Hoare arrived in Christchurch fresh from a trip to Thailand and accepted our offer of a room for...
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posted by notpil
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by notpil

2006 Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin

Opened at dinner last night with pork chops a bottle of 2006 Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin (Village). Nice ruby red co...
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posted by rvwrlee
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TN: Bdx, Burgs, California, and Alsace

With lamb chops the 2001 Reserve de la Comtesse. Really in a nice place now, classic Pauillac with cassis and lead penc...
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posted by Dwmidnt
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by Dwmidnt

Grand Cru Burgundies

Notes from an interesting dinner tasting of Grand Cru Burgundies. 1999 Delamotte Brut Champagne – young, lots of spritz...
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posted by wspohn4
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[TN] '10 Te Mata "Bullnose" Syrah

Jean, Andrew and I took advantage of a long holiday weekend to travel to Hanmer Hot Springs, a natural hot springs/ wat...
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posted by notpil
2 comments posted 14yrs posted by notpil

Feb. Lunch Notes

Lunch notes: 2002 Javillier Meursault Let Tillets Cuvee Speciale – medium yellow colour, good fruit in the nose with cl...
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posted by wspohn4
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TN: ESJ wins in New World Grenache night

So when my friend Dave sent that theme for our local (not very serious) group this month was New World Grenache (at lea...
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posted by Dwmidnt
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Red wine researcher accused of

I found this information in the 20 January, 2012 issue of Science on p. 271. After a 3 year investigation that has come...
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posted by spamtrap2
4 comments posted 14yrs posted by spamtrap2

Bordeaux, Birds and Barolo

Notes from a wine dinner. I meet a few times a year with a small group (five people with an occasional guest to make up...
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posted by wspohn4
3 comments posted 14yrs posted by wspohn4