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• November 2009

  Greg, you beat me to it! ;-) Saw this earlier, and had sentiments exactly like ... fields/lines? As penguinoid points out that would make your DB much more manipulable, and also any particular wine's description easier to decipher by novice or veteran alike, as per your original... Read moreGreg, you beat me to it! ;-) Saw this earlier, and had sentiments exactly like ... fields/lines? As penguinoid points out that would make your DB much more manipulable, and also any particular wine's description easier to decipher by novice or veteran alike, as per your original concern...    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Naming convention of wines -... by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  Looks like you've enjoyed pinot noir from Oregon, and syrah/shiraz from Oz and ... are pretty good starting points. If you can't find them at your local shops, try K&L Wines in California (Bay Area and a newer branch in LA):... Read moreLooks like you've enjoyed pinot noir from Oregon, and syrah/shiraz from Oz and ... are pretty good starting points. If you can't find them at your local shops, try K&L Wines in California (Bay Area and a newer branch in LA): http://www.klwines.com/content.asp?N=4294967276+4294967039&Ne=38&Nr=OR%28OutofStock%3AN%2CInventory+Location%3ASpecial+Order%29&Ns=QtySoldLast30|    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Newbie looking for Red Wine... by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  dmcker - if you get time to write a proper response I'd like to read it It was ... speech with some intersting points, especially about the T.A levels in Aussie wines. I personally dont think Australian wine is in as much trouble as they make out, Pretty soon Chile & Argentina... Read moredmcker - if you get time to write a proper response I'd like to read it It was ... speech with some intersting points, especially about the T.A levels in Aussie wines. I personally dont think Australian wine is in as much trouble as they make out, Pretty soon Chile & Argentina will have their day in the sun just like Australia did and then wine writers and consumers will bore of them too. I am personally of the opinion that all of the New World producers need to lift their creativity    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic What's wrong with Australian... by Charles Emilio

  
  

• November 2009

  Juice on the Block" will be a collection of content about wine at auction. ... in over four decades." 93 points, RMP. Estimated to sell between $240 - $350 Next Bid: $240 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=31&lotId=98716 The Reason for... Read moreJuice on the Block" will be a collection of content about wine at auction. ... in over four decades." 93 points, RMP. Estimated to sell between $240 - $350 Next Bid: $240 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=31&lotId=98716 The Reason for interest: The vintage, the excellent condition, the math. The Math: It’s a 93-rated wine from Parker, though Mr. Coates didn’t quite agree and thought it only “pleasant, even elegant, but lacking a bit of concentration.” The 2000 Chateau D’Issan currently retails between $60 - $90. If we were to keep up with bidding and even space ourselves a bit by going to a max bid of $260, that would come to around $307 for the lot including premium & before taxes- breaking down to $51.00 per bottle. That’s a modest savings, but also a savings that bakes in the bidding to get to our max bid of $260. If we were to win the lot at an increment below that at $240 (which we’re positioning ourselves to have a shot at doing by our bid of $260)- we could walk away with a bottle price of around $47 before taxes for the six. Not half bad for a 93-rated 3rd growth from the 2000 vintage in Margaux, all things considered. Lot #313 Château Giscours - Vintage 2000
Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé
Excellent Appearance.
6 Bottles 
"Probably the finest Giscours made since the 1975, this black/purple-colored 2000 offers up terrific notes of camphor, creosote, blackberry, and cassis jam intermixed with notions of smoke and earth. Spicy, with low acidity, a big, rich, fleshy, full-bodied palate, outstanding texture, and a long, pure finish, it is, to reiterate, one of the best Giscours produced over the last 25 years. A sleeper of the vintage." 92 points, RMP. Estimated to sell between $240 - $350 Next Bid: $220 http://auction.morrellwineauctions.net/lotdescription.do?auctionId=251&page=32&lotId=98720 Reason for Interest: The vintage (2000, again), the appellation (Margaux, again), and the math. Again. The Math: The current retail value of the 2000 vintage Chateau Giscours comes in around $85.99 per bottle before tax. If we were to position our bid at $260, and win at that price, it would bring the cost of these six bottles to approximately $307 after premium, before tax. That comes out to just under $52 per bottle- and that’s if we win the lot with our max bid. If the bid were to be hammered at $220, that would bring things down significantly, to $43 per bottle. $43 for a bottle that received a warm 92 point rating from Parker, that is not only drinking very nicely now but should continue to do so for the next five years, according to Mr. Coates." ... "Lots of Interest" is just one of the aspects that we'll be presenting for the "Juice on the Block" group. As we get things put together for it, you can look forward to market news, wine opportunities for both selling as well as buying, profiles of legendary wines only available at auction, their makers, the auction houses where one can find them, and most importantly: how you can take advantage of the seemingly intimidating world of wine auctions- and make it your best place to shop. Hope to see you soon and that you come along for the ride! Chip !http://images.snooth.com/term/e/d/3/term_64414_full.1.jpeg    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic New Lots of Interest (amongst... by ChipDWood

  
  

• November 2009

  I hear you. So here's something you might do. Try some of the wines rated at 88,89, 90, 91 points or so. Sometimes you can get those relatively cheaply. Pay attention to the specific critic who rated the wine more than the magazine itself - critics all have individual preferences.... Read moreI hear you. So here's something you might do. Try some of the wines rated at 88,89, 90, 91 points or so. Sometimes you can get those relatively cheaply. Pay attention to the specific critic who rated the wine more than the magazine itself - critics all have individual preferences. And after you've tasted the wine, read what the person had to say and see whether any of it matches up with what you think you tasted. If you find that your palate aligns with someone's, then you've probably got more to go on. And don't discount your retailer. There's a natural tendency to think that the retailer has a vested interest in selling what he stocks and that's true. But in the best of worlds, the retailer also has a palate that dictated certain choices. People tend to become convinced that they really are correct in this business, so beware of that, but if you find that your retailer has steered you to some decent choices, that's golden. Years ago I remember going into a store and telling the lady what I wanted. She said she didn't have it in stock at the time but the night before her husband had come home with the winemakers wife and they had tasted thru all of the wines and agreed that one in particular was outstanding. I tried it and it was fantastic. I bought several cases. Maybe I was distracted by that whole winemaker's wife thing but I sure liked the wine and really got to trust that retailer. Best.    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Disparity of wine ratings by GregT

  
  

• November 2009

  Or at least an opinionated one. But donccpa, don't put too much credence ... base your decision on the points tho. Try it. Clarendon is a top producer in Australia. Mostly known for their grenache and maybe shiraz tho

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• November 2009

  Also check out VIE's L'Etranger from Sonoma County. The 2007 is 60% zin, 35% ... 5% petite sirah. It got 92 points from WE

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• November 2009

  This is pretty common, but the spread here is quite wide. You have to remember ... reviews is to discount by 5 points. That gives you a score of 92 points. Roughly in the same ball park as the Specs score. It's quite likely that the wine in question is an over the top fruit bomb,... Read moreThis is pretty common, but the spread here is quite wide. You have to remember ... reviews is to discount by 5 points. That gives you a score of 92 points. Roughly in the same ball park as the Specs score. It's quite likely that the wine in question is an over the top fruit bomb, which further explains the discrepancy here. So it's even more important to read the reviews. Is this a fruit bomb? Do you like fruit bombs? Is it restrained and elegant? Is that what you are looking for? Points are fun, and to a certain extent meaningless, though exceptionally good fodder for endless debates and discussions! I use them as a way to gauge the consistency of a reviewer, myself included, as opposed to a real definitive qualitative tool. So what's the wine and what's the price    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Disparity of wine ratings by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

• November 2009

  Here are some starting points: --http://www.snooth.com/articles/commentary/higher-wine-education-in-america/ --http://www.snooth.com/articles/commentary/the-wset-diploma-mise-en-scene/ --http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/wine-school/ --http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/wine-learning/ Read moreHere are some starting points: --http://www.snooth.com/articles/commentary/higher-wine-education-in-america/ --http://www.snooth.com/articles/commentary/the-wset-diploma-mise-en-scene/ --http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/wine-school/ --http://www.snooth.com/talk/topic/wine-learning/    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Need help on Wine Courses by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  I agree with you that Port does not get the recognition it deserves... in ... etc.. at different price points and qualities... By the way, the varieties they used are Mataro, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Malbec; it is worth mentioning that in the last 100 yrs Australia... Read moreI agree with you that Port does not get the recognition it deserves... in ... etc.. at different price points and qualities... By the way, the varieties they used are Mataro, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Malbec; it is worth mentioning that in the last 100 yrs Australia has used mainly Shiraz and Grenache as the base for Port and other fortifieds... Also, Australia will be changing the words "Port", "Tokay", etc due to the EU regulations... but the quality is still there! Greg, I agree. Generally Ports tend to be on the sweet side and it is difficult to find good wines that are on the 'serious' side... although, if it's the right occasion and the right food match... mate, it's heaven! PS. My Seppelt favourite is the "Rare Rutherglen Muscat GR 113" http://www.seppelt.com.au/wines/tasting%20notes/fortifieds/muscats%20tokays/gr113.pdf I must apologise for not commenting some more on the "100 Year Old Para Liqueur Tawny" but $1,000 USD for a 750ml-bottle is definitely not within my budget!    (hide)

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