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2000 Branair St. Julien
Has anyone tried this? I have a case and plan to drink 1-2 bottles a year. When would be a reasonable time to start drinking this. WS suggests 2009. Thanks.
 
what wine should i serve with this menu?
my christmas menu for 2003 filet mignon with wild mushroom ragu (ragu contains black truffle butter and veal demiglace) french potato gratin with gruyere cheese brussels sprouts with chestnuts and...
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Salice Salentino rec
I like this wine, but the quality tends to vary considerably from producer to producer and year to year. can anyone drop me a note as to their favourites? Buying in Europe, if that helps.
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Re: www.goodlife2000.co.uk -- 6 in 1 diet supplement 4257
When a foreign term becomes incorporated into English, the English rules for plurals normally pertain. Thus, 'nostrums' is correct. There are a few oddball words that do not take the regular English...
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old german wine
Hello! We have got a lot of old german and european wine (Riesling, redwine, champagner etc.). If there is anybody, who want to buy something, please give us a message. We will send you a list of our...
 
Almost enough to make me give up Bordeaux
One of the stupidest ad campaigns I've seen. Apparently I'm a Right Bank kind of I insist that my sheets are 400ct, in reality if it wasn't for Betsy they would go 3 weeks between washes. Dale Dale...
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VINES - Guide to Buying Canadian Wines - 3rd Ed.
Those who usually get this very good buyers guide and expect it to be available the 1st week of November will have to be a little patient. The people at Vines Magazine who put out this guide have come...
 
Monbazillac or Montbazillac
That's the question.
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Should I do it?
I have a little extra cash now and would like to treat myself. Should I buy the 99 CAB SAUVIGNON ALEXANDER VALLEY SILVER OAK? Thought I'd cellar it for 6 years so when I turn 60 I'd crack it open....
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Amarone Advice?
It's the month of Italian wines at our house. I'm looking for an Amarone that is drinking well right now for an unpcoming dinner. The following are what's available to me, with prices in US$ (all are...
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NYT article on small house Champagnes
For once, I find myself in general agreement with the NY Times tasting panel. Here'e the link: [as always, free registration required to read it] Mark Lipton Eric Asimov article says small Champagne...
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TN: '99 Gary Farrell PN and '99 Ch St Martin de la Garrigue
Notes with recent meals: 1999 Gary Farrell "Russian River Valley" Pinot Noir. color: pale garnet, quite light in color, with no sign of browning at the edges nose: smoke, minerals, cherry fruit and a...
 
TN: Chevillon Passetoutgrains & Castle Rock Merlot
At a recent dinner party, a couple of friends had brought wine as hostess gift. Neither is into wine, and I didn't have particularly high hopes for either bottle . But it's always good to try...
 
Upcoming dinner
The wife and I have been invited to another couple's house for dinner on Saturday, next. Having had a few bottles with the couple, I know their preferences in Wine (other than dessert) tend toward the...
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Wine Labels
Hi folks, I'm a new poster. Just wondered if anyone has any links to web sites which offer wine labels? I have the Wein Atlas cd-rom from Hugh Johnson and there is an option to include a jpg of the...
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