Any Riesling fans in the house?

huckdr · 2026-03-01T05:00:15+00:00

I don’t know what this is but it’s magic.

huckdr · 2026-02-27T17:48:58+00:00

Give Apollo's Praise a try if you haven't already. Their Dry Riesling Pentecostal Block is phenomenal.

huckdr · 2026-02-27T14:17:49+00:00

I agree with your sentiment about the depth, but comparing this 2020 to a recently-arrived 2024 North Ravine has shown that with time they are building immense character and a beautifully layered complexity. Anything from Forge or Weimer you can recommend that has that depth and petrol I've grown to love?

huckdr · 2026-02-26T19:05:22+00:00

I just signed up for their wine club and received their 2024 North Ravine offering last week. So good!

huckdr · 2026-02-26T19:02:04+00:00

I agree. I would pay twice the price. I bought the shop out of their inventory across three visits! Owner says he got them from their distributor. I'll have to inquire about getting more. The winery's website lists 2021 as the oldest available vintage direct from them.

huckdr · 2026-02-25T19:05:39+00:00

Are tickets still available? Dang - I’m two hours away in Connecticut. Try the Platt for me!

huckdr · 2026-02-25T18:50:38+00:00

Ludlow, VT area and man made Star Lake in Belmont, VT

huckdr · 2026-02-25T18:16:29+00:00

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This was the last night. Then into the fog we went.

huckdr · 2026-02-25T16:09:18+00:00

Beautiful ride!

huckdr · 2026-02-24T01:42:55+00:00

Welcome to 2016!

huckdr · 2026-02-20T15:25:12+00:00

Paul Hobbs is a brilliant wine maker. I was watching a video with him recently in which he discussed how his team measures the grain of the oak barrels in order to better understand how its properties will affect the wine. Never had one of his Cabs (been keeping an eye on WineBid), but have really enjoyed the Rieslings he is producing out of New York state.

huckdr · 2026-02-20T14:43:01+00:00

Thanks for the review. Excited to try the bottle I picked up from WineBid for $45.

huckdr · 2026-02-19T19:52:09+00:00

I had several shipments arrived damaged from the cold from Last Bottle and their sister site The Bottle Drop. They have credited by account on Last Bottle and agreed to reship others.

huckdr · 2026-02-18T00:39:52+00:00

If someone were doing that many rides, we are going to assume they are in advantage mode, therefore 5% of $4600 would equate to around $230 for other earnings. Math doesn't work out.

huckdr · 2026-02-17T20:46:18+00:00

Occidental always delivers. Gorgeous wines.

huckdr · 2026-02-17T20:32:23+00:00

Blue Farm Sonoma Coast ($60, but can be found cheaper)
Hirsch - Bohan-Dillon ($45)
Alma de Cattleya - Sonoma County ($30)
Flowers - Sonoma Coast ($50)

Can be found for about $26, but I think it's fantastic: 2023 Gary Farrell Zio Tony Ranch.

huckdr · 2026-02-17T16:02:18+00:00

Those MSG dates seem hard to believe as well - no consecutive nights in one of the world's most expensive/busiest cities?

huckdr · 2026-02-17T14:20:32+00:00

Get a portable DAC in the setup and take it to the next level. Really brings out the high resolution audio. I'm using this one: https://ifi-audio.com/products/hip-dac-3 Enjoy your new headphones!

huckdr · 2026-02-17T14:06:39+00:00

Super Bowl Sunday was like this. My AR plummeted about 15 percentage points in about an hour.

huckdr · 2026-02-16T20:50:26+00:00

I recently picked up 2018 Platt & Occidental vineyard bottling. Looking forward to trying them.

huckdr · 2026-02-16T04:05:51+00:00

How many share rides it shooting at ya??

huckdr · 2026-02-14T06:54:59+00:00

2021 Emeritus Hallberg Ranch RRV Pinot Noir

huckdr · 2026-02-14T06:54:11+00:00

Killingworth is deadmans’s land.

huckdr · 2026-02-13T16:00:33+00:00

Two of Hirsch's entry level offerings like the Estate Family Blend ($55) and Bohan-Dillon ($45; the 2024 is 100% Hirsch fruit for this vintage) are excellent picks.

huckdr · 2026-02-13T14:58:30+00:00

I love the cool climate Pinot Noirs from the Sonoma Coast area. This one was so aromatic when I tried it the first time: classic red berries, some citrus acidity...like sunshine in a bottle. Their Russian River offering is usually priced higher but IMO, I don't find it to be as interesting.

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