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A Few Chards with Dinner

Last night with Chicken Picata (Giada's), roasted garlic couscous and grilled veggies I opened a couple of Chards. 1997...

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posted by rvwrlee

9 comments posted 19yrs posted by rvwrlee

Impact of closures on maturation of wine...... if any

I frequent another online 'foodie' board that has a section devoted to wine. Our own Hunt also can be found there. A re...

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posted by midlife

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by midlife

Help please ! for Port to be ready in 2024 and 2028

Would like to put down a couple of bottles of port to be at their peak in 2024 and 2028 respectively. I have a Fonseca...

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posted by blueskiesworld

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Question Regarding "Collectible" Wines

I've noticed that some wines are considered "collectible". What does that mean? What does one do with "collectible" bot...

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posted by grchildrss

22 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss

TN: 2005 Keller Estate Chardonnay 'Playa del Oro'

I bought this wine on the recommendation of Bill Paumen ("Redwinger") on WLDG. Opened tonight with a dinner of grilled...

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posted by notpil

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by notpil

On The Topic of Pairing Wine With Food

I recently bought a super cheap bottle of wine from the local gourmet store, brand name Apostoli, Pinot Grigio. It was...

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posted by grchildrss

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss

TN: 2001 Giscours

My turn to cook Sunday while Betsy was playing, rack of lamb was on sale so I got one to cut into (mostly) double chops...

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posted by Dwmidnt

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TN: Tuscan, Nahe, Pfalz

Saturday we took David to JFK (going to St Andrews for a college visit), then returned to Dobbs Ferry for dinner at the...

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posted by Dwmidnt

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Dwmidnt

Recommendations for Wine Coolers

Does anyone have any recommendations for wine coolers? Specifically I am looking for one to set in a corner or on top o...

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posted by grchildrss

1 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss

Report on Shopping for Cabernet Franc

This weekend DH looked for Cabernet Franc. He was in CT at \ http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/4129/?view¾erfly He w...

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posted by deedovey

10 comments posted 19yrs posted by deedovey

Storing Good Quality Wine

Another question I have regards storing wine. Are there tricks or tips to storing good wine? I've noticed several refer...

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posted by grchildrss

7 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss

Screw Top Bottles of Wine

I notice that there are some allegedly good quality screw top bottled wines out there as well. Are there advantages/dis...

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posted by grchildrss

23 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss

TN: Mostly Syrah, plus a Montevertine and a Zilliken

In our celebration of true grilling weather, Betsy made burgers for Wednesday. I grilled them, and then we enjoyed with...

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posted by Dwmidnt

0 comments posted 19yrs posted by Dwmidnt

TN:Two 1978 California Cabs

Opened by friends last night at dinner: 1978 Chateau Montelena (mag)-Still dark in the glass with a faint hint of brick...

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posted by rvwrlee

4 comments posted 19yrs posted by rvwrlee

Top 10 Best Wines for Under $30

Hi, I'm new to this group and a novice when it comes to wine. I'm soon to be 40 years old and a bachelor. I know a few...

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posted by grchildrss

71 comments posted 19yrs posted by grchildrss