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mjclark32 · 16 November 2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1SG MTB

No wine expert by any means, but my favorite wine is Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir. I’ve only had one bottle of it, it’s extremely hard to find, and even harder now that I’ve moved to London. If anyone has a good resource to find it here I would love to know about it!

Come to Pennsylvania. Was just picking up some 8 years in the desert and saw this. Then was waiting in line and there was a shopping cart full of loose bottles waiting to get stocked

Rock · 16 November 2019, 01:02 PM

Saturday afternoon, just about to start cooking. Got some music ready to go and the wine has been breathing for an hour or so.
This is an old 1998 Richmond Grove from the Barossa in South Australia.
A gift from a friend, it was never meant to be cellared this long. I have had a preliminary taste and the cork is totally sound, level not reduced, nice clear deep red colour, great nose and plenty of power on the palate but will soften a bit more before I start drinking it in about half an hour. Always interesting to see how a good (but not great) wine has fared over 20+ years. Let the fun begin.

Dr. Robert · 17 November 2019, 03:23 AM

Wine is sunlight, held together by water.
Galileo

BNA/LION · 17 November 2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Wine is sunlight, held together by water.
Galileo

NICE!

pokpok · 17 November 2019, 10:05 AM

Melka CJ 2016 at Del Frisco's last night.

wantonebad · 17 November 2019, 10:32 AM

a young Burg and a 45 year old Californian, quite the age gap... the Californian must be rich!

Baco Noir · 17 November 2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

a young Burg and a 45 year old Californian, quite the age gap... the Californian must be rich!

Damn - I bet that 75 Chappellet was amazing. They are one of our favorite wineries.

wantonebad · 17 November 2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

Damn - I bet that 75 Chappellet was amazing. They are one of our favorite wineries.

They make great wine, and the pre-eighties bottles before huge extraction and tannin monsters were the thing are so much fun!!

James K · 19 November 2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by pokpok

Melka CJ 2016 at Del Frisco's last night.

Tasting notes please!!!

I haven't had the 16 yet but plan on it soon.

pokpok · 22 November 2019, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by James K

Tasting notes please!!!

I haven't had the 16 yet but plan on it soon.

It was an amazing wine. Wish it was decanted at least an hr but it opened up beautifully during the dinner. Dark fruits, plums and a balance of cocoa, spices, tobacco and oak with subtle acidity and minerals. Super lengthy and layered finish. Now I'm looking to pick up a few bottles and try them again in 2-3yrs.

yoniman · 22 November 2019, 01:39 PM

Criminally cheap but acceptable wine.

It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

jhauke · 22 November 2019, 02:38 PM

I've been a fan of 19 Crimes for a few yrs now. Good wine for the money imo.

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1SG MTB · 29 November 2019, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Come to Pennsylvania. Was just picking up some 8 years in the desert and saw this. Then was waiting in line and there was a shopping cart full of loose bottles waiting to get stocked

Amazing, great find! Coincidentally, after someone on this thread recommended a wine retailer here in London I was able to find a bottle just in time for Thanksgiving. The sales associate told me they had plenty of it in their warehouse, so I will be going back for more. Interestingly, he said they have a nice allocation of California wines which are hard to get in the US and 90% of their stock ends up getting shipped to customers in the US!

1SG MTB · 29 November 2019, 05:07 AM

Thanksgiving libations!

BNA/LION · 29 November 2019, 09:45 AM

dberman3 · 29 November 2019, 11:34 AM

Hope everyone is having a very happy Thanksgiving!

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G8RDPM · 29 November 2019, 11:43 AM

Red Zin with the Turkey!

schwoo · 5 December 2019, 01:23 PM

delivery from Realm cellars. Absurd, Bard, Tempest

cbiggs · 6 December 2019, 12:48 PM

Back to the old world tonight with some homemade beef and broccoli!

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drumminj · 6 December 2019, 01:56 PM

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Back to the old world tonight with some homemade beef and broccoli!

We had a half bottle our first night in Provence and have been fans ever since!

(yes, I know Provence is different from Rhone -- just happens to be where we had Vieux Telegraphe for the first time)

daveathall · 6 December 2019, 09:29 PM

Certainly not up to the level of some on display here but good enough for me, I will be enjoying these and more like them over the Christmas period. I got a good deal on 6 bottles of the Marimar Estate.

BNA/LION · 14 December 2019, 06:30 PM

Dr. Robert · 15 December 2019, 02:29 AM

Some buying pints, some buying quarts....but if you buy half gallons you’re playing it smart.
Wine, wine, wine....pass that bottle to me.

cbiggs · 15 December 2019, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by drumminj

We had a half bottle our first night in Provence and have been fans ever since!

(yes, I know Provence is different from Rhone -- just happens to be where we had Vieux Telegraphe for the first time)

It’s definitely a great wine! We’ve had a few over the last couple of months when we need a change. Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy the balance of the Cotes du Rhône blends!

Cheers!

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wantonebad · 15 December 2019, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

Certainly not up to the level of some on display here but good enough for me, I will be enjoying these and more like them over the Christmas period. I got a good deal on 6 bottles of the Marimar Estate.

Which was your favorite Dave?

wantonebad · 15 December 2019, 06:57 AM

A few bottles for tonight young and old on the docket for contrast comparison, and last nights dinner wine

BNA/LION · 15 December 2019, 07:50 AM

Wine line up plus open bar at holiday party last night.

yoniman · 15 December 2019, 02:12 PM

It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

love4vino · 16 December 2019, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

A few bottles for tonight young and old on the docket for contrast comparison, and last nights dinner wine

Marc - How was the 88 CSJ? I think I have a couple left and have not had one in quite sometime.

Fourrier... that is really a baby

Cheers,
Ramon

wantonebad · 16 December 2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by love4vino

Marc - How was the 88 CSJ? I think I have a couple left and have not had one in quite sometime.

Fourrier... that is really a baby

Cheers,
Ramon

The Rousseau was AMAZING!!! Still youthful and vibrant, has a lot of life ahead of it, I have a few more myself, gonna hold on to them.

16 November 2019, 01:02 PM	#4502
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daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Certainly not up to the level of some on display here but good enough for me, I will be enjoying these and more like them over the Christmas period. I got a good deal on 6 bottles of the Marimar Estate. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

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yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Criminally cheap but acceptable wine. It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

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jhauke "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: James Location: Los Angeles Watch: Panerai PAM89 Posts: 14	I've been a fan of 19 Crimes for a few yrs now. Good wine for the money imo. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

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dberman3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Doug Location: Jupiter Posts: 420	Hope everyone is having a very happy Thanksgiving! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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schwoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 186	delivery from Realm cellars. Absurd, Bard, Tempest

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cbiggs "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 304	Back to the old world tonight with some homemade beef and broccoli! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,262	Some buying pints, some buying quarts....but if you buy half gallons you’re playing it smart. Wine, wine, wine....pass that bottle to me. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,195	Wine line up plus open bar at holiday party last night. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

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