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TN: Wines at Chez Panisse, with friends in Sacramento, and in NY

In cold NY, with chicken sausage, sprouts, & barley, the 2005 Vissoux " Cuv ee Traditionnelle" Beaujolais VV, Mature, s...

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posted by dwmidnt

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Collette Faller RIP

Collette Faller, one of the great ladies of Alsacian wines, passed away on Feb 10 at the age of 85. More info (in Frenc...

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TN: SOBER does 61 Issan, 70 Nenin, .my first Grand Tinels, 95 Bdx, more

Mark hosted SOBER Tuesday. Instead of our usual Champagne start, he went wi th 2 sherries, the Equipo Navazos Fino No....

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TN: Disappointing Prager and LTHB, plus 2 Chouacheux, Lafarge, etc

With Betsy in Texas I opened the 2012 Guion Bourgeuil (the basic "domaine" bottling) to go with my carnitas. Black plum...

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Spanish wine Bodega Langa Pi 3.14... 2011

Spanish wine Bodega Langa Pi 3.14... 2011 ** Smells like cheap 5E salento primotivo, tasted like overly jammy zinfandel...

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Word in taste notes I see a lot : Barnyard

I see english TNs mention barnyard a lot. Can you elaborate on that thought? Is it the same as I describe as "hay and ea...

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2012 StoneHedge Reserve Meritage

2012 StoneHedge Reserve Meritage *** The word "reserve" is misleading compared to what Im used to a Napa reserve . Its...

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Yikes! Prohibition?

No posts in my reader lately for this ng. ( Guess I should stop lurking,and contribute........ :-(

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Beringer Knights Valley 2011

Beringer Knights Valley 2011 **** Dark dissolved fruits, earth, tobacco, sumatra coffee grains. Somehow lacks something...

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2003 La Tour Carnet, Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classe 4.cru.

2003 La Tour Carnet, Haut-Medoc Grand Cru Classe 4.cru. ***** Deep dark red, with hints of amber. Blackcurrant nose. So...

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posted by sequoiagigantia

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TN: Rieslings, GVs, Loire, Truchot, etc at Grand Sichuan

Salil rallied the troops to welcome Todd to NYC. A small group gathered on a frigid night at Grand Sichuan on St Marks....

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2011 Planeta Sicilia Plumbago

2011 Planeta Sicilia Plumbago *** Pleasant surprise. I have not much experience with this type from sicily, a nd some o...

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TN: wines in snowy NY

With chicken with mint sauce, the 2012 Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Pinot Noir. Bright acids,. fresh, cherry and cranb...

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TN: Buena Vista Legendary Badge 2012

Buena Vista Legendary Badge 2012 **** After a horrible experience with Morgon, now, this is wine. Reminds me of a 15E g...

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TN: 2010 Joseph Drouhin Morgon

2010 Joseph Drouhin Morgon * Red colored water with a funny mouthfeel. after decanting and with food so me very tart ch...

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