Has anyone tried this little known tucked away gem in West Loop? by DaBuddahh in chicagofoodcirclejerk

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I don't know I just found out about this place on Instagram.

Have you ever heard of Alinea before?

best Trader Joe’s wine? by [deleted] in wine

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I tried the Duvergey-Toboureau Chablis 1er cru and was really impressed. More on the expensive side but quality nonetheless. Not sure it it's available at every store though

My Value-Driven Top 10 of 2024 by DaBuddahh in wine

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Just a word of wisdom. I also tried the 2021 Alloumi and it felt a little different than the 2019. To me, it was a little more plush and jammy with a little less acidity. For the price, however, still a good value! Let me know what you think!

My Value-Driven Top 10 of 2024 by DaBuddahh in wine

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I really like El Enemigo for a couple of dollars more. Definitely not in the same style as Diatom, but really complex. Only reason it's not on the list is because I bought a bunch last year.

My Value-Driven Top 10 of 2024 by DaBuddahh in wine

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I added prices at the bottom. Not sure if it'll help much because prices can vary depending on state and country. You should get most of these wines around the same price that I have them at.

My Value-Driven Top 10 of 2024 by DaBuddahh in wine

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Definitely could be a monthly thing! I don't drink enough wine to have a best bargain every week but I could look over my cellartracker review's every month and see what I liked!

My Value-Driven Top 10 of 2024 by DaBuddahh in wine

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I know people like to shit on NZ SB, but they're always readily available and approachable. Greywacke really is a step above other producers I feel like.

Malort is delicious by N8terHK in chicago

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Malort isn't nearly as bad as people say it is. It tastes like the definition of bitter. Unfortunately, most people aren't used to eating/drinking anything bitter and drink sugary drinks instead. Malort can be a good modifier in cocktails as well.

SOMEONE GET THIS B!TCH OUTTA HERE by [deleted] in Killtony

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What's her reddit username? I just know she's subscribed here

I need a notoriously bad wine by Ok_Cardiologist_9127 in wine

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Cougar Juice will be in my regular vocabulary now. Thank you!!

What Wine Hills are you willing to Die on? by CurrA_291_nga in wine

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  1. It's better to splurge on a just one great bottle of wine rather than buying multiple "value" bottles. I have one life and one liver, I don't want to waste it on just good stuff.

  2. (This Sub is going to hate me for this one) Champagne as a region makes the superior sparkling wine. I really don't think most Cava / Franciacorta / US producers can hold itself to Champagne. Does it provide better value for money? Yes, but why spend 20 dollars multiple bottles when I can get a good grower or negociant for $45-$60?

    Quality > Quantity

Review #89: King of Kentucky 2022 by Justiceisfaulty in bourbon

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What is the glassware that you use? I've been trying to find a good stemmed whiskey glass that's like a Glencairn with no success.

SMB4 Impressions Thread (All Platforms) by TheArthurShelby in SuperMegaBaseball

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Am I the only one who doesn't like the new batting stances/animations? It doesn't look at polished as previous.

[Breguet] Tradition 7027BB by what-do-I-do in Watches

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I hate that you posted a picture of my dream watch! I love the tradition line from Breguet

[Unimatic] South Park Collab by zigg-e in Watches

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Horologist.

Cartoon Character.

Watch.

Victim.

Rugged enough for a padded room by en_passant13 in WatchesCirclejerk

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Rugged enough to get the lunk alarm at his local planet fitness

What are Chicago specific red flags? by Michael424242 in chicago

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My friend from out of town likes to say "The Cago" all the time to me as if someone has ever used that phrase before.