I feel like a $50 ticket is enough that I should be aware of dress code. In my limited experience, the fashion of oenophiles is conservative. However, this event is hosted by a cool somm in a fashionably grungy part of town. I don't want to overdress -in fact, that would be impossible due to my limited and outdated wardrobe, lol- but I don't want to underdress either. Collared shirt? Button down shirt? Pants or nice jeans? Any tips appreciated. Thanks.

What cocktail should I get? I don’t like mixing dark and light drinks! Thank you :)

Went to finish a bottle of 2019 Prisoner Unshackled Red Blend and saw this in the bottle. Please tell me this isnt going to kill me.

Bought a case of this a year or two ago for a celebration that never happened, this was the last bottle. Had it with an old friend who had a recent health scare and just got the all clear.

Eye: Starting to develop some darker brown/prune colour on the rim.

Nose: a waft of confection that blew away really quickly after opening, leading to raspberries, redcurrant and strawberry. Secondary notes of mushroom, star anise and fennel seeds. Very faint floral notes - violet end of the spectrum.

Mouth: still holding up with a big hit of the red fruits mentioned above and a mouthwatering crunch. A meatiness that wasn't really noticeable on the nose. Flinty/wet gravel minerality. Fine tannins that still held on for a lingering finish with spicy notes of cinnamon, star anise and cardamom.

Evolved in the glass as the day went on, moving away from the red fruit and well into secondary notes with some licorice and tobacco starting to come through.

Served with a charcuterie board on a humid Sydney summer afternoon. Classic Tassie Pinot.

First scarecrow I’ve tried. Amazing and powerful nose. Blue and black fruits. Some floral notes. Really fresh on fruit on palate. Smooth tannins. Doesn’t show its age at all IMO. I will hold remaining bottles a minimum of 5-10 more years.

The EPU 2016, the second wine from the prestigious Almaviva winery (Maipo Valley, Chile), blends Cabernet Sauvignon and other varieties, delivering elegance, dark fruits, smooth tannins, and a refined finish. Excellent value, reflecting French tradition and Chilean terroir.

I opened this bottle of prosecco, and the cork shot out the second i unscrewed the cage. Cork looks this.

Hello everyone! Long time lurker, sometimes commenter, don’t believe I’ve ever posted…so here goes. I’m a wine importer specifically focusing on unique Portuguese wines and hidden productions. I come to you all for feedback.

When drinking, selecting a wine at a shop or wine list, do you tend to skip over Portuguese wines? If so, why?

What do you like/dislike about any one particular region in Portugal vs your current favorite?

So sayeth a rep. Seems like it's too something, expensive, foreign, etc??? Anybody in SD a Burgundy Hound? I'll admit I've cut way back on buying them due to cost. How about others?

Would you buy a case of top level champagne? Choose your favorite distributor and build your own case of all different bottles?

I need help, I am only a beginner somm.

My friend and I are ordering Thai food and watching old horror movies tonight. We’re getting panang curry, Tom yum soup, and pad Thai. I know Riesling is typically recommended for Thai food, but neither of us like it and generally prefer red. Especially since it’s cold out. Any advice? Thanks!

So I have access to tons of wood boxes and was just wondering which ones are worth money or are popular to buyers. Thanks in advance.

These are a few random bottles that were either gifted to us or bought by my wife at the local liquor store. And a bottle of Champagne that was an engagement gift a while back. Neither of us know much about wine. Trying to learn though. Whatcha think?

Tsantali imiglykos limnos

It’s a wonderful Greek white wine. Where can I buy it? I’m not seeing distributors for it online.

I have been drinking £5-10 wines from the supermarket for the last 20 years, rarely ever spending more than £10. I must have drank over 100 bottles in that time. I have been seeing recommendations for the Wine Society in the UK for a while and I'm going to give it a go.

Any tips on what to buy? How much to spend? Its pretty intimidating.

I know most people think of CA Zinfandel as a big fruit bomb but this one is really interesting. It’s a mix of 80% Zin and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from 40 year old vines in Carmel Valley. It’s red berries and roses on the nose with earthiness from the Cab. On the palate there is fruit but also salinity and graphite. It’s really good and I’d love to hear if anyone else has tried it! (Also ignore my Christmas tree that is still up and the paint samples 🤣)

Hey all. First LRA 904 from my recent last bottle wines stash.

After taking off the capsule, before opening, I got major whiff of musk and mildew. The cork itself also seems very sof - you can tell it broke while opening.

Although, the wine itself seems fine. I'm not getting musk or VA from the wine itself. Although I'm not that experienced in recognizing this...

It is normal to have musk under the capsule? Either way we'll enjoy tonight :)

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I adored it

Made some chicken and tarragon lasagna tonight with the other half, have had this bottle for close to two years at this stage if memory serves me correctly so decided to open it up.

The nose was very powerful, aromas of plum, forest floor, and mushroom. The palate was equally as powerful but at the same time quite refined, delicate, and balanced bringing flavours of dried cranberry, cherry, damson, truffle, and pepper. Medium in body, acidity, and complexity.

Incredibly impressed by this, wasn’t expecting it to be as powerful as it was whilst still managing to showcase the classic elegance and delicate balance you expect from a reputable commune in Burgundy.

Hi all,

So I’m starting CMS in a few months. I’m currently have level two WSET although I know it is nothing compared to CMS.

I was just wondering for people have done it. Any tips, what country’s to study first regions and what to leave later.

Any tips is greatly appreciated. I have the book on way.

Max Keller G 2014 and Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 2002

Had the pair at Ikoyi

Keller G max 2014 The G max line is considered one of the rarest dry Riesling in the world. Comes from a single vineyard parcel that’s not revealed.

Extremely dense and concentrated. On the nose, oranges and limestone minerality. On the palate, it is full bodied and with great balance and refinement. Ripe acid and earthiness and herbal intensity. Lots of energy.

Not the best vintage but one of the best dry Riesling I’ve ever had.

Krug D’ambonnay 2002 Super fresh and aromas of dense stone fruit and floral bouquet. Very high energy with crazy acidity and dark berries, red currant and chocolate.

Quite a bit better than the 2006 I recently had.

Waaoooo Classic Barolo to the bone, fruit, tar bitter and sweet! 21 years and still fresh as an ocean breeze!!

I’d like advice on how I should approach it. Should I start with regions? Focus on certain years, or varietals? For reference I’m into Cabs, blends, French whites, some Bordeaux’s, some Italian whites, haven’t ventured much in Italian reds. I’d like to stick to bottles between $60-$250. I currently on Winebid for auctions.

My wife and I will be in New Braunfels mid-April and we're interested in trying some of the local wineries. We're not familiar with the region so I'm looking for some recommendations. What wineries in or around Fredericksburg are worth visiting?

Bonus points of they have accommodations and good food. Extra bonus points if they make good petit verdot, mourvedre, sangiovese, or Bordeaux blends.