In case you did not know, Screaming Eagle is perhaps the most ”cult” of Cult Wines. If you go online a bottle will cost you upwards of $1800. On May 14th, 2008 I had the opportunity to go to a vertical tasting of Screaming Eagle including 2003, 2004 and 2005. The most amazing things about …
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The “ROACH CURVE”, another “Roach Clip” BLOG
How much should you pay for a good bottle of Cabernet? Simple answer: “no more than you can afford”. So if your budget for Cabernet is $9.99, look real hard and you can probably find a descent one. Hopefully this not “where you are at”! More complicated answer: You can afford to pay more but …
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Roach Clip – 10 Rules for Buying Good Wine for the Beginner
#1. Wine rules are made to be broken. For example, it’s commonly believed that white wine goes with fish, or white sauces and red wine goes with meat. There are times when the opposite may be optimal. #2. Always taste wine before buying – unless you are: (a) familiar with the wine critic who rated …
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