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Grading

Lleichtman made me think more about the scales people use to grade wines. Many sites use 100 points. Firstly, I wonder...
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TN: Prum, Barde Haut, Breton, Garnier, etc

Betsy got back from China/Japan tour, and chose hot dogs as her first meal back in US. With broccoli salad, green salad...
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posted by dwmidnt
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Burgundy tasting

Had the burgundy tasting with 8 people present: Georges Deboeuf Fleurie ** Not offensive. red fruit, bit floral , bitte...
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2006 Château Croizet-Bages

2006 Château Croizet-Bages **** Nice earthy mineral wine. The primary flavours are very subdued, with the m edium long...
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TN: 1990 Bordeaux at Riverpark NYC

Our Bordeaux group met at Riverpark last night for a look at 1990 claret. A bubbly and a white to start: 2009 Ledru "Cu...
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2011 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage

2011 E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage **** This is really good. reminds me of what I like about a good Cornas, except it is h...
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TN: Asst. wines 1962-2014 on Memorial Day weekend

Saturday night I had some thawed oxtails with a bottle of the 1997 Behrens and Hitchcock Syrah. Zero expectations for t...
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posted by dwmidnt
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TN: Loire, RRV, Chablis, etc

Sunday evening Betsy's quartet had a concert and afterwards I had a glass of leftover rose, and then Monday night I had...
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Campillo Reserva 2008

Campillo Reserva 2008 **** It awes me how much wine you get for the money in Rioja. This was 8E and at that range I am...
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Pink Champers and Mature St Emilion

I've been overwhelmed at work lately so it was nice to get home to a nice d inner. My wife went to our favorite sushi p...
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