General Wine Forum

TN: I love Pepiere

Last night Betsy made mussels in a white wine sauce, preceded by a few Kumamotos (looking that them, I thought they wou...

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posted by Dwmidnt

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Dwmidnt

Recommendations, mail order wine sources

I'm interested in purchasing some Bordeaux wines that don't seem to be available in our area (Houston) and would apprec...

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posted by avocat5

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alt.food.wine mini-FAQ

This is a weekly reminder that the FAQ for this group resides at the website http://winefaq.hostexcellence.com. Additio...

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posted by notpil

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TN: Cotes du Rhone, Cote Chalonnaise

Tuesday Betsy made pork chops in a red wine sauce, accompanied by leftover enchilada rojos. Wine for the sauce and the...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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TN 2000 Claret and mini vertical

Solihull Fine Wine Soc, March Tasting A look at some 2000's which should be "a pointe" also a mini vertical of four yea...

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posted by jtav

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River Lane Marlborough SB

One of our local discounters has the 2007 vintage of this for EUR 7.99. I could just buy a bottle and try it, but thoug...

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posted by dave_devine

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2000 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny

With dinner last night of simply roasted chicken and root veggies. 2000 Doamine Georges Roumier Chambolle-Musigny. Nice...

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posted by rvwrlee

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by rvwrlee

some 2007 Loire

We can't have very high hopes for 2007 in the Loire. When M. Chene from Dom Ambinos (Beaulieue sur Layon) dropped by un...

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posted by laeraton

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Feb. Lunch Notes

2006 Château Thieuley Blanc - this white Bordeaux showed a light citrus nose (it was a bit too cold at the beginning) A...

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posted by wspohn4

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TN: Bdx blanc, Chianti Classico, and the wrong Fleurie

Last night the basset hound had her first sleepover guest. Some friends are going to China in spring, and for part of t...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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1995 Roux Pere & Fils Chambolle-Musigny

I was browsing around a local shop when I came upon a bottle of the 1995 Roux Pere & Fils Chambolle-Musigny for $15.00...

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posted by rvwrlee

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by rvwrlee

TN Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1961

I bought a case of 1961 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild in the mid 1960s shortly after it was released. It was an expensive w...

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posted by spamtrap2

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TN: GV, Saar Kab, Pomerol, Rhone, Rhone ranger from Paso Robles

Saturday with a NE boiled dinner (corned beef, turnips, potatoes, cabbage and carrots) the 2006 Glatzer "Dornenvogel" G...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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The End of the Fine Dining Restaurant?

Is the Michelin rated restaurant doomed? This article suggests that "mass market" may be the way of the future. http://s...

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posted by nospam

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[TN] '01 Clos du Caillou CdR

Last night, we invited over the family of Andrew's favorite playmate for dinner and chaotic play. For dinner, we had ro...

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posted by notpil

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