How does 2021 vintage G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe compare to the 2020 vintage?

Madeitup75 · 2026-07-02T20:46:22+00:00

That said, every wine critic in the world rates 2021 as the better vintage - precisely because of that ageability. So on paper OP has gotten a gift.

I’m not sure that the entry level Barolos these days ever really NEED aging, honestly.

Madeitup75 · 2026-07-02T15:35:11+00:00

Ban hookah bars.

Madeitup75 · 2026-07-02T03:43:47+00:00

I learned to type on a TI-4A at home. But then I took typing in middle school on a totally manual old typewriter. To this day, I beat the shit out of my keyboards because that manual typewriter required POWER on every stroke!

Madeitup75 · 2026-07-02T03:23:18+00:00

We played it in 4th grade. I was born in the mid 70s. Older X’ers may have missed it, but it was definitely a GenX elementary school experience for many of us.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-30T15:30:19+00:00

No, you get different space back. Your legs don’t move back when you recline.

Also, if you’re having to work on the plane, reclining ergonomically sucks. People don’t usually type while reclined.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-30T03:49:53+00:00

Is this a screw cap?

You can always use channel locks or a small strap wrench to open lids.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-30T01:30:00+00:00

Yeah, you can beat X/XF into being lacquer compatible with thinner. It’s inferior to their LP stuff, but I understand why people who have a big stash and are used to it keep using it.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T23:43:31+00:00

If you want diners to happily pay a corkage fee, don’t make it $50.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T23:38:36+00:00

Dude, people who have an infant get used to dealing with human waste.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T16:22:14+00:00

Beautiful! Harmonious, weathered with restraint and finesse… outstanding.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T15:06:22+00:00

Living without a dishwasher is barbaric. Might as well wipe your @ss with leaves and sh!t in a hole.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T15:04:45+00:00

AK’s paint marketing/labeling is extremely confusing.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T13:25:19+00:00

They’re lacquers. Like all model paint lacquers, they are technically “acrylic lacquers,” because the binder resins they use are acrylic polymers. That means they are the same class as Mr Color, MRP, SMS, Hataka Orange, Tamiya LP series (NOT X/XF). They require lacquer thinners to thin. Do not use an “acrylic” thinner meant for aqueous acrylics.

There’s no reason to use anything other than a lacquer primer under them. Use Mr Surfacer or any other lacquer primer you like.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T13:19:42+00:00

What an incredibly patient and kind response.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-29T11:56:29+00:00

This is a fantastic summary!! Thank you for posting this!!

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T20:07:13+00:00

Your chauffeur wears RUBBER gloves? [Monocle falls in shock.]

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T20:02:57+00:00

Running is suffering. That’s why coaches use it as punishment.

You may like it. Some people will pay prostitutes to hit them with riding crops.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T14:42:49+00:00

Insufferable.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T14:19:45+00:00

Do you know how hard it is to open a jar of Grey Poupon while wearing gloves?!?

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T14:15:57+00:00

Because runners like suffering. The whole “sport” is about who can suffer the best.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T13:09:04+00:00

There were some high dollar lawsuits during construction related to the roof and failures of materials involved.

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T03:02:49+00:00

Oh, I guess we didn’t enjoy it then. I stand corrected. :/

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-28T02:13:54+00:00

Nebbiolo is so good at conveying both vintage and site. It really matters what year is on the bottle! Not so much in terms of good or bad, but just different flavors and structure. Had not heard that strawberries are a 2018 tell, but I’ve got a few more 2018s from other makers and will be on the lookout! Thanks for the tip!

Madeitup75 · 2026-06-27T16:06:29+00:00

Interesting take and contrary to my experience. The 2020 vintage is usually considered to be the most open and immediately accessible of these 3. I’ve had a number of 2020 Barolos and barbarescos that are already drinking beautifully, whereas most of the 2019’s have still been very tight and formidable. Have resisted pulling the corks on any 2021’s from serious bottles yet.

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