4/24/2018 2:27:00 PM - Yes I've heard of the Historic Vineyard Society having been a lover of zin for many years. I met Mike Officer at ZAP in 1999 when he was at the home wine maker table. I still have a bottle of his 1st vintage 1998 in my cellar. Been buying carlisles ever since and turned a lot a friends into carlisle lovers. We like the Bedrock wines a lot too. I see you have a lot of Bordeaux in your cellar. I only bought big in bordeaux in the '82 vintage based on Parker's recommendation. The $3.00 and $5.00 82's were great.
We've been going to Napa for many years starting when you could buy a good bottle of napa cab for $10.00. One of the first times we went to Napa we went to Caymus and old Charley Wagner was behind the counter in his overalls.
Napa cab wine prices have gone crazy at this point. We love the Mike Smith cabs and all the wines that Thomas Rivers Brown makes especially the Rivers Marie wines.
Lately we have fallen in love with the Paso wines. We've been buying the Saxum wines from the first vintage the 2000.
If you ever get to NJ perhaps we can put together a wine dinner with friends.
4/24/2018 8:55:00 AM - Since you love Carlisle, have you heard of the Historic Vineyard Society co-founded by Mike Officer of Carlisle. I attended their tasting and it was a terrific event.
11/30/2017 11:34:00 AM - Screameagle, thanks for the note. I've only been to Paso a couple times but apparently I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for Epoch, Torrin, Law, and Herman Story - you're the second individual that has referenced those wineries. Thanks again.
1/26/2015 9:04:00 AM - Hi Rich. I was going to be selling off my remaining wine since I was diagnosed with cancer. I know you and I share similar tests so wanted to offer you anything in my cellar if you are interested. I could deliver to Mountainside as I will be staying in Summit part of the time. Just thought I'd offer. Best.
Tom
3/5/2013 5:23:00 PM - New to wine collecting. My college age son got me hooked and is quite the expert. I really enjoy your reviews and trust your palate. Keep up the good work!
12/21/2012 4:33:00 PM - Tom
Good to hear from you . We certainly do have similiar interests in wines that we like. When you get down this way perhaps we can get together and have a little offline with friends .
Rich Byrne
12/17/2012 9:19:00 PM - Hi. I noticed we have many wines in common. I am frequently traveling to NJ and see you are in Mountainside. It would be great to meet and hear about your thoughts on wine if you would be willing. My best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. - Tom
2019 Carlisle Zinfandel Limerick Lane Vineyard
12/27/2023 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 94 Points
My vote one of the best Carlisle zins. That's saying something.
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2019 Recoltant Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
10/25/2023 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 90 Points
A terrific Last Bottle cab for the $30 tab. Wish I bought more.
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2013 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard
10/23/2023 - Screameagle Likes this wine: 99 Points
Best wine I've consumed in quite a while. So good it must be at it's prime.
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