Recent content by Steven Van Haren

Through 2019 he’s been using Turley cellars. Opening a facility in Victor near his home vineyard, Kirschenmann, but I don’t know if it’s move in ready yet.

Thank you so much, Jeff.

Preferably from experience.

Today I woke thinking about fiberglass fermentation and aging vessels for some reason, and wound up here. I combed the internet for probably too long, referenced "The Dirty Guide to Wine", "Natural Wine for the People" and "Postmodern Winemaking" and came up with almost nothing of substance on...

Which of his wines were you aging?

According to Mariana (Vallana) Olwen Fogarty, who manages sales for the estate, 750s were adopted over 30 years ago. She says, if that's a 720ml it should be from the 1970s. When I know, I'll post the final vintage 720s were used at the estate. Hope I find a few of those lying around!

I proudly work for Michael Skurnik. Thought it said so in my profile. Will edit. Regards and Thanks!

First release of Stony Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (2009) was very promising. Tasted a few bottles fresh, and I think it will need some time to shed its baby fat, but then their Chardonnays age so nicely... Also love Corison, and I think the Detert Cabernets are too often overlooked. EDIT: I happily...

Other than the Sherry Bodegas, the big scene seemed to be Discoteca Oxi. http://www.oxi.es/

See? I must have unsubscribed from myself. Many thanks.

Lioco is owned by Matt Licklider and Kevin O'Connor. Their winemaker as of the 2011 vintage is John Raytek, co-owner and winemaker of Ceritas. I think Kevin Kelley made everything before. Lioco 2011 has yet to really appear in the market, not the Sonoma County wines anyway, though you should...

I suggest MAS farmhouse for Manhattan, or Vinegar Hill house in Brooklyn. At MAS reservations are recommended, Vinegar Hill does not accept them. MAS doesn't use opentable like most big-time Manhattan joints. Check them out at http://www.masfarmhouse.com/

The world is a strange and beautiful place.

A ha!

When did he attempt that visit?