ojeffso  
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts: 4877
 | | 11-20-2002 03:24 AM |
| so revlis!!!
what's the taa wine for december? the people are getting restless. | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12580
| | 11-20-2002 03:35 AM |
| | I actually never participated & did Not pay attention on the "other" Forum. Can someone explain what this is about. Thank You. | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3980
| | 11-20-2002 03:37 AM |
| The selected person picks a wine for everyone to buy a bottle of. Then, on a pre-specified date, the person who picked the wine will post TN. All other participants will post theirs after.
The wine should be one that has NOT been reviewed by a major publication, should be available across the country, and should be around $20 (give or take). | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12580
| | 11-20-2002 03:40 AM |
| | Interesting. But, what is the point?---To learn a new, good QPR Wine? | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3980
| | 11-20-2002 03:56 AM |
| Yes. And to force all of us to drink the same wine at virtually the same time...which allows us to compare our own TN.
Plus, if it hasn't been rated, then we can judge our scores with those of "professionals." | | | |
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love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts: 12580
| | 11-20-2002 04:03 AM |
| OK. I am IN. My 1st try @ this. Let the games begin.
So, it can be any wine, any variety, from anywhere in the world, red or white, etc...? | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3980
| | 11-20-2002 11:05 AM |
| | Yes - can be any varietal from anywhere in the world. Just as long as it fits the given parameters above (price, availability, and lack of critical review). | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13767
| | 11-23-2002 09:22 PM |
| | So, uh, what's it going to be, Revlinator? | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5054
| | 11-23-2002 09:33 PM |
| Hello all... now that the anticipation level is extremely high, I've decided to post my TAA Selection for December. I have also headed the call for a higher $$$ wine.
This wine is a 2000 Bordeaux from a region Wine Spectator board members might (or might not) appreciate the most, St. Emilion.
Parker and WS have preliminary ratings, which in this case I think is good. We can use this wine as a gauge for how we relate to the 2000 Bordeaux vintage in comparison to the gurus.
So the December 2002 TAA Wine is:
2000 Chateau Faugeres St Emilion
I've seen this wine range in price from $23 on futures, to upwards of $35. Local stores in NJ have it for $30.
The DATE for this TAA is DECEMBER 16th.
Good luck, and enjoy!
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5054
| | 11-23-2002 09:35 PM |
| | Oh yes.. thanks to ojeffso for nudging me in the right direction with this TAA selection. | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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JR Harris
Grape Stomper
Posts: 129
| | 11-26-2002 03:56 PM |
| | It will be some time before any of this stuff shows up in the boring midwest. Anyone know of a place that I can order it from? Shipping not a problem. | | | |
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Edward Bowers
Palm Beach Gardens
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2072
| | 11-26-2002 04:03 PM |
| I'm with Jules. Florida is a 'wine waste land'
Think I'll try to purchase this weekend when we drive to NYS. LOL.
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13767
| | 11-27-2002 02:02 PM |
| I suppose I must go wine shopping to find this one. Goodness, what will I do>?!  | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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ojeffso
warren, new jersey
Wine Lover
Posts: 4877
| | 11-27-2002 06:12 PM |
| | bertelli's in clifton, new jersey still had some on sale last week (about $30 a bottle). | | | |
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TCK
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1279
| | 11-27-2002 06:15 PM |
| I believe Canal's in South Jersey (Maralton) also has it.
TCK | | | |
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Marc A
Grape Sorter
Posts: 259
| | 11-27-2002 10:45 PM |
| I was at the wine library this week and they did not have it.
Ojeffso- can you give me directions to Bertelli's? I can take a ride next week when in NJ.
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 11-27-2002 11:15 PM |
| Revlis,
Not sure if you saw this on the WS site. It's from "Vino Me".
Here's the location:
January TAA?
Here's the entire text:
Topic: Revlis, Have you picked a January TAA host yet?
Or are you busy taking care of other business?
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Bradley Molzen
VinoCellar.com Admin
Bayonne, NJ
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5054
| | 11-28-2002 05:36 AM |
| stemor, no need to make light of it.
I've replied, and posted the TAA successor for January. I'll also be renaming the TAA so as not to upset any other people over there. I'd think they'd be flattered that we'd want to keep such a great idea going....
Anyhow, TAW might be more appropriate. Tasting Across the World.
Or... VCT for January. Or something. We will discuss. | | | If you drink wine, you get smarter.... | |
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stemor
Collierville, TN
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5564
| | 11-28-2002 02:59 PM |
| | not making light. just passing along the facts. | | | Cheers, y'all | |
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Randy Koch
Grape Destemmer
Posts: 51
| | 11-28-2002 07:37 PM |
| Revs,
Nice site, easy to use and some great features. I will be participating in the TAW. I picked up mine at the Winexchange www.winex.com for $35.00. | | | |
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