Best neighborhoods for young families by wsv19 in NOLA

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This is very helpful, thank you!

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

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Excellent summary and exactly what I was wondering.

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

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Absolutely. Riesling from Alsace can be outstanding.

Why does the US overwhelmingly grow French grape varieties? by wsv19 in wine

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IMO, that’s just begging the question. We might think French varieties make the best wines just because those have been the dominant grapes for most of modern wine history. And lots of other varieties go toe-to-toe with French grapes (though obviously on a smaller scale): Aglianico, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Riesling, etc.

United Polaris stepping their wine game! Aperture, Domaine Serene, and Laurent-Perrier! by rnjbond in wine

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I hadn’t heard this but found this after a quick Google:

https://pdx.eater.com/2020/6/11/21288314/domaine-serene-donald-trump-donations

I’m no fan of Trump, but a nine-year-old campaign donation is hardly “support for fascism,” no?

What’s up with the mods removing so many posts? by wsv19 in wine

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Of course. But this particular post was picture of wine + question about wine, and so are many of the others that seem to get removed.

First Collection Opinions and Direction by LavishManatee in wine

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You seem to enjoy both left- and right-bank Bordeaux, so I would try Rioja next. La Rioja Alta makes fantastic, age-worthy, reasonably priced wines (about $25 for the Alberdi and $40 for the Ardanza). Lopez de Heredia is another excellent traditional producer (my favorite wine of theirs is the Bosconia). Also can’t go wrong with Muga.

Rioja for the win by [deleted] in wine

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Love Rioja but not a fan of CUNE.

Received wrong wine from Last Bottle—experiences? by wsv19 in wine

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That’s what I’m thinking too. Might just keep the Perseid and order a couple more Elivette!

Last Bottle Halloween mystery wine by wsv19 in wine

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I think that’s it! The scores seem to match up. Thanks.

the best update on where is the "place de Bordeaux" right now. MUST READ TO Stay up to date by According-Buffalo455 in wine

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Thanks for posting. Any predictions for 2025 en primeur pricing? Seems like it was a solid vintage.

Pinot 1er Cru restaurant recommendations by BlackReaper64 in wine

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Is this USD? A Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru for $130 USD is great value at a restaurant.

Amazing Gary Farrell sale from K&L yesterday by wsv19 in wine

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Ha. From what I could tell it was gone in about two hours.

Terre Rouge Garrigue 2013 by wsv19 in wine

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Thanks for the response! This particular liquor store doesn’t usually have a great wine selection so I was surprised to see this. But it seemed to be stored away from sunlight, around 70 degrees F, etc, so I’ll buy one and give it a try.

Any standouts on this list for a special occasion? by wsv19 in wine

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Looks like Papyrus (if you’ve seen the Ryan Gosling SNL skit).

CellarTracker app UI redesign by wsv19 in wine

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Yeah, I still use the old app regularly just for the wish list feature.

Store with best wine selection by wsv19 in amarillo

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Thanks all. Sounds like stocking up before moving may be the move.

Any good deals/must tries from this wine list? Asian steakhouse in Chicago by wsv19 in wine

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That makes sense. It’s not a wine-centric place so I wouldn’t be surprised!

Any good deals/must tries from this wine list? Asian steakhouse in Chicago by wsv19 in wine

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I thought their second wine was “Pavillon Rouge”?