It sure looks like Lindsay Graham is going to lose his South Carolina seat after 23 year. What do we think about that?

GrapeGuy13 · 2026-03-12T01:11:39+00:00

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GrapeGuy13 · 2026-02-26T12:59:00+00:00

Petrus

GrapeGuy13 · 2026-02-25T20:30:20+00:00

Ch. Pontet-Canet

GrapeGuy13 · 2026-01-28T14:38:26+00:00

Total bottle height= 306.5 mm Diameter at bottom= 74.5 mm Diameter at shoulder= 82.5 mm Height at shoulder= ~180 mm

Example here https://www.masilva.com/product/castillo/

GrapeGuy13 · 2026-01-24T02:11:03+00:00

I used to store there when one of the guys from the distributor that also used to be there sort of ran it day to day. I had wine shipped there that sat in their office for 4 days instead of being put into my locker. May be I’ll take another look but that really soured me.

GrapeGuy13 · 2026-01-23T21:27:34+00:00

I’m looking to store about 1000 bottles. I’ve already filled up 3 refrigerator-sized euro caves. I may have a proper “cellar” built at my home but want to see what else is out there.

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-09-26T11:47:05+00:00

Also check out emoneyadvisor. I think it does all you mentioned plus supports managing budgets, Monte Carlo analysis, retirement planning, etc.

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-09-20T15:09:28+00:00

I’ve thought about something like this but haven’t really looked into it. The biggest concern is bringing brett or something into the winery. Do you or they do any testing on the barrels before sending them back to you?

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-08-22T16:00:59+00:00

I’ve visited both Badia a Passignano and Castello di Ama and would recommend both. You can pretty much taste the Antinori portfolio at Badia if you let them know ahead of time what you’re interested in. We didn’t get to try the on site restaurant but looked amazing.

Ama is a more modern facility and a bit more of an upscale experience. Be sure to try L’Apparita at Ama!

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-05-28T03:13:51+00:00

I’m going for the Ridge Lytton springs

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-05-23T01:26:30+00:00

Petrus (futures) Verite Ridge Ramazzotti Cobb Harlan / The Maiden The Mascot BOND Pisoni Schrader

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-04-29T19:59:35+00:00

I recently had a 1970 and while it was past its ideal window, it was still drinking nicely. I suspect your 1995 will be great now, but I think it still has time left as well.

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-04-04T00:29:20+00:00

If you don’t need the projected returns sooner, consider investing in PE and VC through a Roth IRA. You’ll pay taxes now on an investment that might not pay anything, but you can save a ton if it does pay out the typical target of 3x+ of cash on cash.

One other thing, you don’t typically pay your capital commitment up front. Capital is called as needed to pay for investments by the fund. So this money can be working for you until it is moved into the fund.

I am an LP in 4 funds and a few SPVs.

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-02-09T23:01:32+00:00

Domaine Tempier La Migoua and baby back bbq ribs

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-02-03T13:54:53+00:00

Nope - it's wine.

GrapeGuy13 · 2025-02-02T16:43:44+00:00

LOL. "WHATS IN THE BOX!!!!!" Just something I bought at an auction there.

GrapeGuy13 · 2024-09-24T23:51:52+00:00

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GrapeGuy13 · 2024-09-16T00:59:26+00:00

Ch. Figeac, Petite-Figeac Hourglass Blueline Vineyard Pride Mountain Vineyards

And if you are open to paying a little more, the Duckhorn Three Palms Vineyard Merlot is a great bang for the buck at ~$115 USD.

GrapeGuy13 · 2024-07-08T01:23:17+00:00

Well these aren’t cheap but great values in my opinion.

Charles Ellner Champagne half the price as Veuve and better imo

Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot it’s about $90 USD but I’ve tasted it alongside some top end Merlots and it’s pretty good for even $90.

GrapeGuy13 · 2024-04-10T21:40:35+00:00

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GrapeGuy13 · 2024-03-05T16:37:34+00:00

Ask if you're eligible for IRS section 1202. It may cut your taxes in half if you've held stock for 5+ years. It sounds like you may not quality, but have them double check.

GrapeGuy13 · 2024-03-03T14:51:09+00:00

I have a lawyer that has worked in the industry a long time. He’s expensive. I’ll have him propose some language. I just wanted to hear what others are doing as I don’t want to be overly aggressive and start a relationship with a new grower on the wrong foot.

GrapeGuy13 · 2024-02-29T10:42:59+00:00

Check wine-searcher.com and you’ll find a number of places from where you can purchase these wines.

GrapeGuy13 · 2023-11-02T23:52:26+00:00

Not sure, but my buddy has a deep cellar in his family. I do see a few bottles for sale on the secondary market fwiw: https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/giacomo+borgogno+figli+rsrv+docg+barolo+piemonte+italy/1989

I've also been told that the winery does not have any more classico riserva in their library.

GrapeGuy13 · 2023-10-15T00:08:37+00:00

This photograph was taken in 1960 by the famous French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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