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habanos · 2 December 2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by James K

I'm aware of the Paring, the Hilt as well just need to acquire some. They're not really widely available in San Diego and at that price point I have a hard time justifying shipping them in. Whenever I'm in Orange County or Temecula I can pick up a few bottles at Total Wine. I may pick up a couple at the winery Monday, at least whatever they let me buy.

Awesome, you're already set to go, haha! Great value.

BNA/LION · 3 December 2018, 11:39 AM

James K · 3 December 2018, 01:48 PM

Our 12th anniversary tonight, little restaurant called Hitching Post in Bulleton,Ca. Tomorrow is our big day to go up to Jonata, can't wait and this was a good start too.

Love the cork presentation on your bottle Larry.

James K · 4 December 2018, 11:31 AM

Today's trip to Jonata. The back porch area.

The menu:

Half way through:

On to the last for today:

What an experience, I hope one day I can repeat this, hands down very personable and intimate. Great, great wine to do it with as well.

habanos · 4 December 2018, 07:34 PM

Glad you had fun! Never been but need to next time I am in the area. Heading off to Napa next week!

Realm allocation will be delivered Wednesday...I am going to need another tower to store all this years allocations, haha.

James K · 5 December 2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by habanos

Glad you had fun! Never been but need to next time I am in the area. Heading off to Napa next week!

Realm allocation will be delivered Wednesday...I am going to need another tower to store all this years allocations, haha.

It was well worth the trip, we spent a little over three hours there and it was just the two of us. If you plan on going do reach out to them and make an appointment well in advance, they don't have any formal tastings scheduled or set up in advance.

Mr Kram · 6 December 2018, 01:35 PM

Finally got our QC allocation and my wife has already gone through 4 bottles and a magnum. LOL

Mr Kram · 6 December 2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by James K

Our 12th anniversary tonight, little restaurant called Hitching Post in Bulleton,Ca. Tomorrow is our big day to go up to Jonata, can't wait and this was a good start too.

Love the cork presentation on your bottle Larry.

Love the hitching post, especially if you can belly up to the bar.

drumminj · 6 December 2018, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Kram

Finally got our QC allocation and my wife has already gone through 4 bottles and a magnum. LOL

Their CVR is one of the best deals out there, IMO. Great QPR. Enjoy!

James K · 6 December 2018, 02:43 PM

Had a mixed case shipped out of my remote locker, about half is going into the locker here, the other half into serving temp fridge.

Hitching post was great! (And $26 a bottle for good 10 yo Merlot, I was all over that like white on rice.) It's been about 20 years since I saw Sideways, I didn't make the connection until someone in the restaurant shouted "I don't want any damned Merlot!" Man, I felt so dumb for a few minutes once I realized it.

habanos · 6 December 2018, 07:56 PM

Got some allocations in yesterday...

4x - Mascot 2013

2x - Realm 'The Bard'

1x - Realm 'The Tempest'

James K · 9 December 2018, 02:52 PM

Tonight's selection plus an interesting story regarding that filet knife. Has to do do with my work and what I encounter while on patrol every now and then. But back to the wine, had the whole bottle of 100 Acre and a sip of the Jonata tonight. Two very different flavor profiles and both being world class in execution of delivering of a great experience. A toast to the thread and lets keep this going.

BNA/LION · 9 December 2018, 04:01 PM

Had another couple over for dinner tonight. Our selection...

James K · 9 December 2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Had another couple over for dinner tonight. Our selection...

In the great words of Paul "take me with you" :)

Bosbevok · 9 December 2018, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by James K

Had a mixed case shipped out of my remote locker, about half is going into the locker here, the other half into serving temp fridge.

Hitching post was great! (And $26 a bottle for good 10 yo Merlot, I was all over that like white on rice.) It's been about 20 years since I saw Sideways, I didn't make the connection until someone in the restaurant shouted "I don't want any damned Merlot!" Man, I felt so dumb for a few minutes once I realized it.

I always laugh at that, 2 of the worlds greatest wines are Merlot - Masseto and Petrus. Actually every bottle of red wine from Bordeaux contains a significant amount of merlot. It reminds one that the movies are nothing more than the opinions of a director, educated or not.

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fusionstorm · 10 December 2018, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosbevok

I always laugh at that, 2 of the worlds greatest wines are Merlot - Masseto and Petrus. Actually every bottle of red wine from Bordeaux contains a significant amount of merlot. It reminds one that the movies are nothing more than the opinions of a director, educated or not.

See me at Bosbevok on YouTube

If Christian Moueix had granted the "Sideways" folks authorization to use Petrus as Miles' unicorn bottle, the irony would've been clear to people who consider themselves wine aficionados. Unfortunately, Moueix didn't respond, and the folks at Cheval Blanc were more than happy to have their name positively associated as the ethereal bottle in Miles' cellar.

Bosbevok · 10 December 2018, 04:39 AM

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If Christian Moueix had granted the "Sideways" folks authorization to use Petrus as Miles' unicorn bottle, the irony would've been clear to people who consider themselves wine aficionados. Unfortunately, Moueix didn't respond, and the folks at Cheval Blanc were more than happy to have their name positively associated as the ethereal bottle in Miles' cellar.

Yup...Cheval being 40% merlot and no Pinot in site.

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RHIII · 10 December 2018, 05:28 AM

It’s the holidays!

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BNA/LION · 10 December 2018, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by James K

In the great words of Paul "take me with you" :)

Let's plan a dinner some night? My place of yours...

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Originally Posted by RHIII

It’s the holidays!

Oooooo' La La!

teqp · 10 December 2018, 06:51 AM

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It’s the holidays!

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Happy Holidays to you my friend. I’m sure you will enjoy that bottle!

Travelair007 · 10 December 2018, 06:59 AM

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It’s the holidays!

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Wow.... Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

incontrol · 10 December 2018, 07:22 AM

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It’s the holidays!

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Why yes it is! That will be special. Enjoy.

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RHIII · 10 December 2018, 07:30 AM

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Cheers gents!!!!

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fusionstorm · 10 December 2018, 08:32 AM

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Yup...Cheval being 40% merlot and no Pinot in site.

See me at Bosbevok on YouTube

But Cheval Blanc is predominantly cab franc in the blend. No one should ever call it a Merlot.

The '61 Petrus wasn't 100% merlot like the bottlings made since 2010, but 90% merlot in the indicative blend is certainly more than enough to consider it a bottle of merlot. Thus the irony of Miles stating he hated merlot, yet his unicorn bottle would've been a bottle of (Old World) merlot if the Petrus folks had consented......

RHIII · 10 December 2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fusionstorm

But Cheval Blanc is predominantly cab franc in the blend. No one should ever call it a Merlot.

The '61 Petrus wasn't 100% merlot like the bottlings made since 2010, but 90% merlot in the indicative blend is certainly more than enough to consider it a bottle of merlot. Thus the irony of Miles stating he hated merlot, yet his unicorn bottle would've been a bottle of (Old World) merlot if the Petrus folks had consented......

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RHIII · 10 December 2018, 11:50 AM

We love Sideways — and often talk about it with friends of ours in Napa when we’re out that way — and how much Merlot sales plummeted — around 42% - or something like that after its release——

Sad.

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Travelair007 · 10 December 2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

We love Sideways — and often talk about it with friends of ours in Napa when we’re out that way — and how much Merlot sales plummeted — around 42% - or something like that after its release——

Sad.

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Great movie. I also enjoy the Great Alan Rickman, R.I.P., in Bottleshock! Another great California wine movie!

RHIII · 10 December 2018, 12:00 PM

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Great movie. I also enjoy the Great Alan Rickman, R.I.P., in Bottleshock! Another great California wine movie!

Bottle Shock is GREAT!!!

A couple other good ones I’d recommend for wine lovers are - A year in Burgundy - and a Year in Port.

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Travelair007 · 10 December 2018, 12:34 PM

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Bottle Shock is GREAT!!!

A couple other good ones I’d recommend for wine lovers are - A year in Burgundy - and a Year in Port.

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Just peaked at the trailers! They both look amazing!

fusionstorm · 10 December 2018, 01:18 PM

Wifey and I attended a wonderful dinner last night with a group of wine aficionado friends. 80 day dry aged Prime grade ribeyes, braised short ribs, perfectly executed sides of potatoes, garlic noodles, sautéed mushrooms, haricot verts and two different salads, with some scrumptious cakes for dessert. Oh yea, and a great lineup of whites, reds, champers and ports!

Here's the complete list of bottles that were poured:

1963 Quinta Do Noval
1976 Jules Regnier Musigny
1982 Chateau Leoville-Las Cases
1986 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
1988 JL Chave Hermitage
1996 Louis Jadot Clos Saint-Jacques
1996 Louis Jadot Les Demoiselles Chevalier-Montrachet
1998 F. E. Trimbach Cuveé Frédéric Emile
2000 JL Chave Hermitage
2001 Chateau Suduiraut
2002 Nicolas Potel Les Gaudichots
2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne
2011 Domaine Roulot Meursault Meix Chavaux
2012 Marcel Juge Cornas
2016 Pierre Gonon Saint-Joseph Les Oliviers
NV Jacques Selosse Initial (April 2013 disgorgement)

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3 December 2018, 01:48 PM	#3663
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Our 12th anniversary tonight, little restaurant called Hitching Post in Bulleton,Ca. Tomorrow is our big day to go up to Jonata, can't wait and this was a good start too. Love the cork presentation on your bottle Larry.

4 December 2018, 11:31 AM	#3664
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Today's trip to Jonata. The back porch area. The menu: Half way through: On to the last for today: What an experience, I hope one day I can repeat this, hands down very personable and intimate. Great, great wine to do it with as well.

4 December 2018, 07:34 PM	#3665
habanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 41	Glad you had fun! Never been but need to next time I am in the area. Heading off to Napa next week! Realm allocation will be delivered Wednesday...I am going to need another tower to store all this years allocations, haha.

6 December 2018, 01:35 PM	#3667
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	Finally got our QC allocation and my wife has already gone through 4 bottles and a magnum. LOL

6 December 2018, 02:43 PM	#3670
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Had a mixed case shipped out of my remote locker, about half is going into the locker here, the other half into serving temp fridge. Hitching post was great! (And $26 a bottle for good 10 yo Merlot, I was all over that like white on rice.) It's been about 20 years since I saw Sideways, I didn't make the connection until someone in the restaurant shouted "I don't want any damned Merlot!" Man, I felt so dumb for a few minutes once I realized it.

6 December 2018, 07:56 PM	#3671
habanos "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 41	Got some allocations in yesterday... 4x - Mascot 2013 2x - Realm 'The Bard' 1x - Realm 'The Tempest'

9 December 2018, 02:52 PM	#3672
James K "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 694	Tonight's selection plus an interesting story regarding that filet knife. Has to do do with my work and what I encounter while on patrol every now and then. But back to the wine, had the whole bottle of 100 Acre and a sip of the Jonata tonight. Two very different flavor profiles and both being world class in execution of delivering of a great experience. A toast to the thread and lets keep this going.

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RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	It’s the holidays! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 07:30 AM	#3683
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Cheers gents!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 December 2018, 11:50 AM	#3686
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	We love Sideways — and often talk about it with friends of ours in Napa when we’re out that way — and how much Merlot sales plummeted — around 42% - or something like that after its release—— Sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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