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Jump to new posts TN: Two Reds....(short/boring) by TomHill @ Today at 14:24

We tried these two reds this weekend: 1. Steiger-Kalena Passatella VinoRosso Molise (13%; Montepulciano + Aglianico/Tintilia; Kermit-Lynch/Berkeley) Casacalenda/Molise 2020: Very dark color; some black cherry/Sangio-like rather earthy/loamy quite rus
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Jump to new posts TN: Two Natural White Wines...(short/boring) by TomHill @ Today at 14:02

I tried these two new Natural white wines this weekend: 1. Tetramythos Sideritis Nature PGI: Peloponnese (11%; U; GoatboySlctns/NY) Tetramythos/Ano Diacopto/Greece 2021: Deep amber color; rather phenolic/resiny/skin-contact slight funky/natty bit ear
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Jump to new posts Re: Thank you Brad! With a Zoom suggestion. by Charlie Chadwick @ Today at 13:35

That is a great idea! I'm in! Charlie
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Jump to new posts Thank you Brad! With a Zoom suggestion. by David Andreozzi @ Today at 12:29

I have met so many friends through WCWN, I cannot begin to count. I know I am not alone... we owe this all to you! Thank you very much, Very fondly, David PS: We could do a group zoom cocktail to say goodbye virtually between Xmas and New years.
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Jump to new posts TN: 2016 Site Red Wine Larner Vineyard Santa Barbara County by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-30-2023 12:50:06

2016 Site Red Wine Larner Vineyard Santa Barbara County Dark red with ever so slight fading at the rim. Black cherries on the full nose. Intense yet smooth on the palate, cherries, raspberry, hint of roast meat, bit of anise. The cherry notes sweete
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Jump to new posts TN: 2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-30-2023 12:48:08

2022 Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol Soft yellow color with a bronze tint. Attractive nose of saline, lemon, melon. Beautifully crisp and expressive on the palate. Lemon, minerals, saline, a hint of green apple. Beautifully balanced acidity. Linger
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Jump to new posts TN: 2020 Pierre Brigandat Champagne Rose de Saignee by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-30-2023 12:45:37

2020 Pierre Brigandat Champagne Rose de Saignee Deep rose color. Fine, very active bead. Pretty raspberry and cherry on the palate. Cherry notes deepen with air. Crisp and clean. Lovely acidity, great balance. Finishes long and subtle with bright c
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Jump to new posts Re: Thank you, Brad by Brad Harrington @ 09-27-2023 11:41:16

Thank you kindly Charlie. I am sad for things ending, but all things end. Have met so many wonderful people from this site, it has been amazing. We are sooooooo looking forward to retirement. Living in La Jolla has been a bit hard on us because w
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Jump to new posts TN: Cascina Bruni Barolo Vigna Batistot 1996 by fraser @ 09-27-2023 10:44:33

Cascina Bruni Barolo Vigna Batistot 1996 Made by Giuseppe Veglio 14% Imported by Tricana, NY, Eugenio Spinozzi Selection "Tannic, acidic, old world. Not fruit driven. Very tannic. Lots of spicy impact. Very acidic. Forest floor and autumn leaves. D
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Jump to new posts TN: Delmore Syrah BassiVnyd '19....(short/boring) by TomHill @ 09-27-2023 10:21:14

Cracked this last night in anticipation of Darren's appearance at Pig+Fig Fri night dinner: 1. Delmore Syrah BassiVnyd/CentralCoast (13.4%; 3 brls; U; www.DarrenDelmore.com) DarrenDElmore/PasoRobles 2019: Very dark color; strong c-c/black pepper rath
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Jump to new posts TN: Carlisle Zin AlexVlly '00.....(short/boring) by TomHill @ 09-27-2023 10:07:48

Cracked this relic last night: 1. Carlisle Zin AlexVlly (16.9%; 125 cs; + Carignane) SantaRosa 2000: Med.dark rather murky brown color; rather cedary/pencilly/oldZin fairly tired some alcoholic/fumey bit dusty/OV very slight blackberry/Zin nose; soft
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Jump to new posts Thank you, Brad by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-26-2023 11:14:09

I put this on the General Wine Discussion forum, but here might be better since it sees more traffic. Now that Brad has told us that WCWN will disappear sometime after Christmas, it's time to tell Brad how grateful we are (at least I am!) for this s
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Jump to new posts Thank you, Brad by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-26-2023 10:40:16

Now that Brad has told us that WCWN will disappear sometime after Christmas, it's time to tell Brad how grateful we are (at least I am!) for this site. I came across WCWN early in my wine journey and it has been a warm, informative and welcoming hom
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Jump to new posts TN: 2022 Cantina Terlan Pinot Grigio Tradition by Charlie Chadwick @ 09-26-2023 10:29:37

2022 Cantina Terlan Pinot Grigio Tradition Pale gold color. Melons and stone fruit on the nose. Crisp and rich on the palate, loads of minerals, stone fruit, hint of honey, bit of spice. Lovely acidity, nice balance. With air it develops a juicy not
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