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Here you will find the thousands of posts that constituted the mediated your turn forum of this site from jan 2002 until it was replaced by the unmediated members forum in early sep 2006.

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Comments on the Rodenstock affair Sep 7, 2006: What would fakery prove about the wine trade? (updated already and the 1427 text added 10 sep)

Should one buy the 1997 bordeaux now? Sep 7, 2006: They're certainly not expensive...

Dead ducks or swans? Sep 6, 2006: A Dutch purple pager is concerned about a 1986 and a 1994 red bordeaux.

Shipping wine from Switzerland to Hong Kong Sep 6, 2006: Ain't so easy.

1966 and all that - planning some serious celebrations Sep 5, 2006: Two purple pagers who turn 40 this year seek our help in realising their ambitions. (updated 06 sep)

What's this horse sweat smell? Sep 5, 2006: A bit more on Brett. (updated 05 and 06 sep)

All change in English wine Sep 5, 2006: A report on the recent English Wine Festival, now the preserve of the smaller producers.

How do restaurateurs buy wine? Sep 4, 2006: And are there specialist consultants? To what extent are they independent? (updated 05, 06, 07 and, finally, 09 sep)

Wines for an all-German dinner party Sep 4, 2006: Some specific suggestions for a satisfied returnee from Baden.

Shipping wine from California to the UK Sep 4, 2006: Can anyone suggest a suitable transport company? (updated substantially 05 sep)

A thoughtful wedding present Sep 4, 2006: Suggestions for wines to be opened on each of the first 12 anniversaries. (updated with a more romantic suggestion 05 sep)

Do wine and cocktails mix? Sep 1, 2006: Request for recipes. (updated 01, 02, 04 and 05 sep)

Are 2002 burgundies now drinkable and 2003 bordeaux safe? Sep 1, 2006: Concerns about young wines - dumb or harmed by heatwave shipping? (updated 01 and 03 sep)

Eyrie South Block 1975 Aug 31, 2006: A great, great Pinot Noir, still going strong. (updated twice already and 01 sep)

Simple but good places to stay and eat in Paris? Aug 31, 2006: Suggestions please. (updated 01 and 03 sep)

Fifteen Fat Duck courses lovingly described and dissected Aug 31, 2006: A great read for food and wine enthusiasts. (updated with details of another great meal at The Harrow at Little Bedwyn 04 sep)

Arnie vetoes Zin for state grape Aug 30, 2006: Musings on which other grapes the Governator might have chosen for California. (updated 31 aug)

Do truly great organic wines exist? Aug 30, 2006: Some scepticism expressed, and rebutted. (updated 31 aug, 02 sep substantially by Monty Waldin, 03, 05 and 07 sep)

What about Duval's Entity? Aug 29, 2006: Yes I have posted my thoughts on it...

A dozen stars from France and California assessed Aug 29, 2006: Martin Nettleton reports from the Food and Fine Wine coalface in Sheffield.