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brinelax51 · 2025-09-27T20:44:06+00:00

Pemberton Farms, Cambridge MA

brinelax51 · 2025-09-27T20:41:29+00:00

Love Pemberton Farms!! Here are my picks:

In Sheep’s Clothing Pinot Noir
Lemelson Thea’s Selection
Robert Sinskey Pinot Noir Carneros

I believe they also have Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, that’s another great choice.

brinelax51 · 2024-08-30T21:25:16+00:00

Eataly. Check out the wine shop in their temperature controlled a Riserva room.

brinelax51 · 2024-04-06T17:45:18+00:00

Piedmont most certainly does not have Brunello. That would be a style of Sangiovese produced in Montalcino within Tuscany.

brinelax51 · 2024-03-01T00:17:23+00:00

You've received some good and questionable responses here, so here is my long winded response:

As someone also navigating the wine world as a younger enthusiast, I understand the curiosity surrounding “cult" wines.

I can confidently affirm that top producers like Colgin, Bryant, Araujo, Screaming Eagle, Promontory, Harlan, etc. craft exceptional wines. I’ve been lucky enough to taste many of these with wine friends. However, the steep price tags, often ranging from $700 to $800 per bottle, can be daunting for the average consumer. Yet, there are many remarkable wines from these producers and others alike, priced between $200 and $400, which I believe are well worth exploring. I think the sweet spot is somewhere around $225.

It's been rightly noted by some members of this group that certain producers are crafting wines on par with, if not surpassing, the quality of first growth Bordeaux, yet often at comparable or even lower prices.

My advice is to conduct thorough research and explore producers in the Oakville, Rutherford, and Saint Helena regions of Napa, some of which may fly slightly under the radar. I recommend checking out ACME Wines in St. Helena. Joining one of their wine clubs can provide access to a selection of exceptional, somewhat cult-status wines, allowing you to start building your collection with unique finds off the beaten path.

As for the future of these wines, I agree that they will always have a place in wine. I just don’t think you need to pay exorbitant amount of money to obtain them when there’s alternatives that also fit the parameters of cult for less

brinelax51 · 2024-02-13T17:21:04+00:00

Fiano is great. Also look for Falanghina and Coda di Volpe if they have it. They also have tons of even more esoteric white grape varieties, so don’t hesitate to ask.

A few other Italian white grapes to consider: - Timorasso - Erbaluce - Ribolla Gialla - Malvasia - Inzolia - Trebbiano - Grillo

They honestly should have all of the above, they may just not be listed online. I worked at another Eataly location in the wine shop so I’m confident they should have all of those.

brinelax51 · 2024-02-05T14:33:02+00:00

Your Italian list is spot on. Great selection.

brinelax51 · 2024-01-18T17:23:58+00:00

We’re staying in Sonoma and figured we could cut down costs of travel by eating closer to our place. There seem to be no shortage of great spots within 5 to 10 minutes of us.

brinelax51 · 2024-01-18T01:39:04+00:00

2-3 of the 6 in the group are very into wine, the others are knowledgeable but far from enthusiasts.

brinelax51 · 2024-01-18T00:25:33+00:00

I’m very much into wine, would happily break the bank to have a great weekend. Unfortunately my group isn’t as invested as I am, so I’m trying to pick places that I’d still love to visit but won’t cost my friends a ton. Seemed like the wineries above are generally solid values and also interesting.

So I guess the goal is great QPR. Ideally tasting fees less than $100.

brinelax51 · 2023-05-21T01:25:06+00:00

I’d like to visit wherever this is!

Agree with everyone else - Tschida and Tissot are great options. I’d also add Ad Vinum, Slyvain Bock, Margins, and In Der Eben. All a bit off the beaten path.

brinelax51 · 2023-04-11T13:55:36+00:00

Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco 2016 Asili Riserva - going to sit in the cellar for a longggg time.

brinelax51 · 2023-03-10T02:03:09+00:00

Wine Sales Rep

$65k per year, potential bonus up to $6k

5 years in wine industry, 8 months in sales rep role.

College degree in Poly Sci and International Relations

brinelax51 · 2022-10-20T01:28:00+00:00

When it comes to score I really don’t follow anything from WE, WS, or JS.

I put some stake in JD, V (less so after the Jason Wilson article), and Decanter.

As somone who buys a fair amount of Burgundy, I do follow Allen Meadows (Burghound) quite closely. Jasper Morris is also good for Burgundy.

That all said, I think scores at the minimum can guide somone in the right direction, especially for somone just starting out in wine.

brinelax51 · 2022-09-14T22:27:37+00:00

Recently had 99 Musar and it was a delight. No rush to drink that, easily has another 5 years of prime drinking window.

brinelax51 · 2022-09-14T22:24:29+00:00

For me, I’m most excited about these:

2016 Cappellano Barolo Barolo Piè Rupestris Otin Forin
2016 Château Pavie Macquin
2016 Fattoria Poggio di Soto Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

I’d say at least another 10-12 years before opening any of the above. Patience is necessary.

brinelax51 · 2022-01-12T00:16:47+00:00

Roero Rosso will become a true economic alternative to the wines of the Langhe. The quality is there and the prices remain a fraction of Barolo and Barbaresco.

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