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by Adrianthemeatball
Thu Jul 13, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4902
Views: 1586624

Re: So what have you bought lately?

JimHow wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:43 pm Well done, ATM. Very well done indeed.
Thanks Jim, I based a lot of my purchasing decisions on what I read here on the forum. :D :D
by Adrianthemeatball
Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4902
Views: 1586624

Re: So what have you bought lately?

My recent 2022 Bordeaux EP purchases during the Canadian campaign:

1* Montrose magnum
3* GPL
3* Brane Cantenac
3* Rauzan Segla
3* Tour Saint Christophe
3* D'Issan
3* DDC
3* Larcis Ducasse
3* Tronquoy
by Adrianthemeatball
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Article on Wine Searcher summarizes the problems of 2022 Bordeaux.
Replies: 15
Views: 1209

Re: Article on Wine Searcher summarizes the problems of 2022 Bordeaux.

Great article, hopefully it is actually a wakeup call for the chateauxs. The EP pricing here in Canada just released last week and the prices were scary high.
by Adrianthemeatball
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: William Kelley's 2022 En Primeur report is out
Replies: 1
Views: 278

William Kelley's 2022 En Primeur report is out

They have a new fellow named Yohan Castaing who is reviewing Pessac and Saint-Emillion, while William is mainly doing the Medoc. Some of the key points: 1. The word seems to be heterogeneous. " At its best, this is a vintage of remarkable concentration, energy and harmony; but far from forgivin...
by Adrianthemeatball
Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Rome visit help
Replies: 13
Views: 1714

Re: Rome visit help

Apart from the things mentioned above, I would recommend getting on one of those buses that goes around the entire city. It pretty much takes you to all the famous attractions and you get a headset with audio introduction of the attractions as you pass them. I think you can also get off at any of th...
by Adrianthemeatball
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pre-Pre dessert in London with Ian.
Replies: 3
Views: 280

Re: Pre-Pre dessert in London with Ian.

Nice, I am glad I bought some 2019 Lynch, will be interested to see the results of the 2019 blind showdown.
by Adrianthemeatball
Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:42 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 1989 Chateau Lynch Bages has been uncorked....
Replies: 39
Views: 11177

Re: The 1989 Chateau Lynch Bages has been uncorked....

89 is the birth year of both my wife and I, and I actually thought about buying a couple bottles of the 89 lynch for us, but given the current price, I will probably pass...
by Adrianthemeatball
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Newbie Question: How do you maintain temperature when decanting for many hours
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: Newbie Question: How do you maintain temperature when decanting for many hours

Thanks everyone, great tips. I don't have a cellar at home, but I will try some of the other methods you suggested.
by Adrianthemeatball
Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:06 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Newbie Question: How do you maintain temperature when decanting for many hours
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Newbie Question: How do you maintain temperature when decanting for many hours

Hello everyone, I often read here that someone "decanted the wine for a few hours", or " for half a day", or " revisit the wine at the end of the night", how do you keep the wine at the right temperature throughout the tasting, assuming the room temperature is higher th...
by Adrianthemeatball
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:12 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2019 Chateau Gloria has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 12
Views: 1014

Re: The 2019 Chateau Gloria has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Jim, when I was purchasing the 2019s I was choosing between Saint Pierre and Gloria but ended up buying Saint Pierre. After reading your notes and the notes from the Southwold tasting I think I will go grab at least a few bottles.
by Adrianthemeatball
Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Happy 23rd Birthday BWE!
Replies: 12
Views: 787

Re: Happy 23rd Birthday BWE!

Perfect timing for my first post! Congrats on creating an amazing community and thanks for sharing so much wine knowledge with beginners like me! I have been reading the posts for a while but never logged in or posted since creating this account, and I must say you guys have something very special h...