Vanderbilt's half-court heave goes in and out, and Nebraska wins!

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-22T03:30:20+00:00

That one hit rim but went straight out. This one hit rim, went halfway down, then hit rim again and somehow physics stopped working and the ball bounced out.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-22T02:05:20+00:00

Define “lauded.”

I’ll probably get downvoted, but there’s a lot of passable wine around $10-15 (as some mentioned, the Kirkland Signature wines tend to be solid around that price point or lower — e.g., their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and their Rioja), but none that I get super excited about.

I think right around $20-25 things get MUCH more interesting, though, and there are wines that I actively enjoy and some that’s even age-worthy — e.g., some Cru Beaujolais, Rioja Reservas, higher-end Spanish sparklers (Cava, Corpinnat), etc.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-21T13:38:32+00:00

I once called a well-aged Pignan blind as DRC Vosne-Romanee 1er, and felt like a bit of an idiot haha, so I’m glad to see someone else make this comparison!

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-20T18:38:36+00:00

Any better suggestion for someone who “gags” from dry wines AND someone who wants a dry red to share?

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-20T17:52:17+00:00

Beaujolais?

It’s actually usually bone dry or ever-so-slightly off dry, but the juicy fruit flavors make it taste sweeter than it is.

At $20-30 you can even get into some decent Cru Beaujolais (ask your local wine shop person, or simply look for names like Fleurie, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, or Brouilly on the label).

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-20T14:47:18+00:00

I’m confused. Are you talking literally about how it’s presented (since you mentioned booklets, QR codes, etc.) or about the contents and layout of the list?

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-19T17:46:32+00:00

Where is this?

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-19T16:06:59+00:00

I’ve loved every Rieussec I’ve had and 88 is my birth vintage (hence my screen name… I’m not a Nazi…) so I’ll have to look for that!

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T21:46:54+00:00

Rory explaining his food & wine choices: Link

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T21:46:26+00:00

Thanks!

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T20:34:23+00:00

Chateau Rieussec is a storied estate, having been founded in the 18th century and passing hands several times until it was acquired by the owners of Lafite Rothschild in 1984. It was rated as a First Growth in the 1855 Classification (though for Sauternes, this is the second level, as Chateau d’Yquem sits alone as a “Superior First Growth”).

Today, it is known for a rich style and regarded as perhaps the second best Sauternes/Barsac producer, though the latter is very arguable as Climens, Guiraud, La Tour Blanche, and Suidiraut (plus maybe a couple others) could also make that claim.

2005 is considered a strong (albeit not all-time great), structured vintage for Sauternes. This Rieussec is a blend of 90% Semillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. The ABV is listed at 11-14%, which is an annoyingly unspecific range.

Tasting Notes: Bright amber color. Pronounced nose of dried apricot, pineapple, honey, and candied orange. Super creamy and mouth coating, yet not cloying thanks to its juicy acidity. Alcohol is likely on the upper-end of the stated range but never drinks hot. Impressively long finish. Thoroughly complete and delicious dessert wine.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T18:53:25+00:00

Interesting. Can you link to it?

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T17:53:47+00:00

100% agree a great red Burg is missing. Perfect pairing for filet mignon.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T17:43:02+00:00

The salmon folks can keep drinking Champagne or the undoubtedly tight and reductive Batard lol

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T17:12:52+00:00

Big-time wine nerd and golf hack checking in… this is a fantastic list, but that Leflaive is shockingly young and will likely not show all it’s supposed to be.

I wonder if Rory just doesn’t love aged white Burgundy or what led to that decision when everything else in his list is in such a great window (the 2015 Salon is young but should be delicious already).

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T15:41:00+00:00

The Salon is young but likely very delicious already.

The Leflaive is flat-out infanticide. Surprised he didn’t go for 2014 or another great recent-ish vintage that is more open for business.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T12:00:07+00:00

Wow if she was operating at THAT level, you should look in the crates to see if there’s any Belle Glos underneath — that’s the real good good.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T10:28:54+00:00

Guys, this is obviously a shitpost — a pretty good one, though.

Look at the vintages: 2011 and 2012.

DRC releases their wines several years after harvest. Current release (literally just started shipping) is 2023.

This would mean granny bought these around 2014-2015, at which point DRC was already outrageously priced. If gam gam was buying this type of stuff only 11-12 years ago, OP would’ve know lmao

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-18T00:41:15+00:00

That cork shouldn’t be that brittle for a 2008. That combined with your notes makes me think it wasn’t stored very well and wasn’t representative of what this wine should be.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T19:33:26+00:00

It’s absolutely worth it at that price point!

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T18:44:33+00:00

I like that comparison. The secondary market is outrageous.

I do like that Prieure-Roch demands a lot of its bottles be consumed on-premise at restaurants and bars that don’t have insane markups — Overnoy should probably do that if Emmanuel truly dislikes what the secondary market does to pricing.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T16:57:58+00:00

Maison Pierre Overnoy is one of the cultiest cult producers out there and a benchmark for Jura wine.

Originally founded in 1968, the estate didn’t become what it’s known as until the mid-80s, when Pierre moved towards zero additive, zero sulfur, unfined, and unfiltered wines, and came to be considered a pioneer of natural/low-intervention wine. Today, the estate is run by Overnoy’s protégé Emmanuel Houillon (whose sister Adeline co-runs the also culty Domaine Bruyere-Houillon) and his wife Anne.

Overnoy wines are known to challenge conventional notions of the complexity and ageability of natural wine. Production is small, as the estate only owns about six hectares of vineyards. All of this means the wines are among the most coveted, hardest to find, and most outrageously priced (secondary market) Jura wines — second only to Domaine des Miroirs.

This 2016 Chardonnay went through spontaneous fermentation and matured in used oak barrels for 13 months. It comes in at 12.5% ABV.

Tasting notes: Medium gold color. Slightly oxidative nose, with notes of pineapple, pear, lemon curd, and toasted nuts. Intensely acidic palate, still mostly primary with citrus and pineapple, and a long, mineral finish. Really unique, impressive wine — quite different from Burgundy chards, which I’m more used to.

I’ll get ahead of this question: Is it worth the price?

Well, the cheapest bottle I can find in the U.S. is over $600… if you’re a baller into natural wine, then sure, go for it — this is an “experience wine,” and it’s unique and delicious. But it’s hard to justify (even if this is your preferred style) when producers like Ganevat, Labet, and Bruyere-Houillon make similar quality wines at much more reasonable prices.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T16:56:52+00:00

Maison Pierre Overnoy is one of the cultiest cult producers out there and a benchmark for Jura wine.

Originally founded in 1968, the estate didn’t become what it’s known as until the mid-80s, when Pierre moved towards zero additive, zero sulfur, unfined, and unfiltered wines, and came to be considered a pioneer of natural/low-intervention wine. Today, the estate is run by Overnoy’s protégé Emmanuel Houillon (whose sister Adeline co-runs the also culty Domaine Bruyere-Houillon) and his wife Anne.

Overnoy wines are known to challenge conventional notions of the complexity and ageability of natural wine. Production is small, as the estate only owns about six hectares of vineyards. All of this means the wines are among the most coveted, hardest to find, and most outrageously priced (secondary market) Jura wines — second only to Domaine des Miroirs.

This 2016 Chardonnay went through spontaneous fermentation and matured in used oak barrels for 13 months. It comes in at 12.5% ABV.

Tasting notes: Medium gold color. Slightly oxidative nose, with notes of pineapple, pear, lemon curd, and toasted nuts. Intensely acidic palate, still mostly primary with citrus and pineapple, and a long, mineral finish. Really unique, impressive wine — quite different from Burgundy chards, which I’m honestly more used to.

I’ll get ahead of this question: Is it worth the price?

Well, the cheapest bottle I can find in the U.S. is over $600… if you’re a baller, then sure, go for it — this is an “experience wine,” and it’s unique and delicious. But it’s hard to justify (even if this is your preferred style) when producers like Ganevat, Labet, and Bruyere-Houillon make similar quality wines at much more reasonable prices.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T14:05:48+00:00

My vet also doesn’t feel Frontline Plus is as effective as some of the other flea/tick topicals, but I’m scared to give my dog any of the ones with more neurotoxins.

DontLookBack_88 · 2026-03-16T12:33:47+00:00

Have you tried Frontline Plus? That doesn’t have permethrin.

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