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[TN]-ish Jadot Beaune Gréve 1994
Hello; My condolences. Bambi is dead. He was found, drowned in a casserole of lentils, onions, lardons fumés, and an affordable Montepulciano d´Abruzzo on the 10th of October. This carnage was...
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Vintage Charts
I have found various vintage charts on the internet. My wife and enjoy travelling to local (PA, NY, VA) wineries. I realize that these areas are not nearly as well respected as France, Italy, etc. but...
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Wine Tasting - NYC - Mouton-Rothschild 10/18
Please forgive the intrusion, this is not a commercial posting, but notice that we have a few open spaces for: Mouton-Rothschild The 1980s Tasting and Dinner - Saturday, October 18, 2003 at Vanderbilt...
 
Valtellina wines
I can't believe that Pellizzati Perego made it into THE WINE NEWS new issue. There is a good article on Valtellina nebbiolo-based wines, and I thought PP was my own little secret after being fortunate...
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Yippee, I found a big red!
My sleuthing for the "big red" has taken me to California. Could be one of my "magic" wines. A 2001 Petit Sirah, Clay Station, has met most of my desires so far. Fruity (I love black cherry, raisins...
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Italian Wines???
Friend going to Italy next month. Any ideas on wines that may not be so easy to locate in the states? She likes wines which are on the sweeter side. She can spend $20 to 75 bottle.
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Tell me what you think of these two wines
Hi, I'm a newbie here as far as wine goes (I usually follow the Cigar Forum) but had me thinking, I'm a pretty big wine drinker and know nothing about wine. I have 2 bottles that I've been holding on...
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2004 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri
Elsewhere I saw the list below posted of the 2004 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri winners. Nothing shocking, though they seem to have come back towards the center in Piemonte, with some traditional makers...
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French Wine Harvest Withers on Vine Article
This article is running on a variety of new sources. I am not sure at this point if this means that there will just be reduced quantity at great quality...therefore raising pricing? Or are they...
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Seattle wine shop guy
Back in August, there was a very good thread initiated by Colin in Seattle who wanted advice on starting a wine store - Colin, have you done so? How's it working out?
 
Bruno
So, any comments on the 98 Bruno's ??? anyone try one lately ? r/ Marco
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[OT] Bourgogne, anyone?
Hello; I´d justlike to hear - any of you guys passing through Bourgogne (well, Beaune and Côte d´Or, really) last week of October, and feels like sitting down at, e g, Atheneum and have a glass of...
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TN: 2 moderately-priced Italian winners
With roast chicken with Greek herbs, lemon-garlic potatoes, and broccoli , the 2001 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis. Heard nice things re the 2002, but need to finish the '01s first! Good balance of smooth...
 
Where to find older port vintages?
Hello all, My wife and I have been recently bitten by the vintage port bug, and would like to buy some older vintages of several houses. Any recommendations for good sources? Thanks for your help,...
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Standard size of wine glasses
Can anyone tell me what the normal measurements are for the capacity of different types of wine glass, e.g. sherry, brandy, liqueur, and other sizes? Thanks in advance, Yours sincerely, Robin.
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