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by dstgolf
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:21 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2012 Du Tertre
Replies: 9
Views: 201

Re: 2012 Du Tertre

Stefan, In the Costa del Sol trying to recoup away from home and slowly improving. Played 18 yesterday in cart and bagged at the end shooting a discouraging 87! Little control over the ball strike a putter sucked with unsteady hands. Hopefully it will come back slowly. Crazy this roller coaster year...
by dstgolf
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:34 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2012 Du Tertre
Replies: 9
Views: 201

Re: 2012 Du Tertre

Ian, Great memories brought back to life. I also picked up a case of this and case still stays sealed. Over on the Costa del Sol starting to recover somewhat from a major long covid setback that started in Montreal after UGC tasting and the worsened through our Florida tour along with a significant ...
by dstgolf
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
Replies: 28
Views: 577

Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…

I'm in the boat that I can find love for many in each one of the appellations. If the question were reworded to which appellation has caused you the most disappointments then I'd agree that St Emilion would be up there for me with the most overdone. disappointments. Nevertheless there are many in th...
by dstgolf
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon
Replies: 5
Views: 187

Re: UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon

Thanks for sharing the link. I found the documentary very interesting and problems the wine industry are facing with vines dying prematurely aided by global warming// and the impact this has on the global industry as a whole. The major importance of vine/clone/grafting methods and matching to terroi...
by dstgolf
Wed Mar 06, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
Replies: 11
Views: 260

Re: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting

Wow Nic that sounds overall like a disappointing review of several right bankers from various vintages. I had always enjoyed La Dominique through the 80s and 90s but like a lot of right bankers I feel many have gone off the rails. At least you had a positives like the 2010 Fonbel and 2000 La Serre b...
by dstgolf
Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
Replies: 16
Views: 309

Re: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.

Congrats to the longevity of BWE and all the friends we've made along the way. Well done Jim for sticking through this amazing site and making it all happen. Many happy returns.
by dstgolf
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:12 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 9
Views: 216

Re: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Sounds like a winner for that price. If it resembles Calon Segur it could be my kinda wine as well but trying to taper off this stuff unfortunately. I love it but it don't love me anymore sending my heart of rhythm when in the least bit overdo it like Montreal. Boy that was a bad 4-5 days of irregul...
by dstgolf
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 9
Views: 216

Re: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Never had that one before Jim or seen it locally.
by dstgolf
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 15
Views: 576

Re: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Agree fully the 2021 WTSRN was a step above most at this tasting making it a bargain by comparison to most. It was fun chatting with the winemaker whom Jim and I confused with the owner that served us in 2015 at the Chateau when we were on tour who we thought was the winemaker and not the owner. Thi...
by dstgolf
Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Throwing a rock in 2021 d’Armailhac lake
Replies: 3
Views: 304

Re: Throwing a rock in 2021 d’Armailhac lake

Guys, As you remember those three were side by each at the tasting and I went with the dArmailhac first and heard the same spiel that Nic did. I thought out of all the wines that I had tried apart from Talbot and the Bartons that this was right in its wheelhouse. An early drinker and very well made....
by dstgolf
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:59 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Replies: 23
Views: 1679

Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.

What great weekend in Montreal but I must say I'm getting a little old for the late nights and power drinking. Loved being there and sharing the weekend with good friends but I'll need a few days to recover. Some great wines, laughs and pretty good food. As Jim commented 2021 is a more classic vinta...
by dstgolf
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Replies: 11
Views: 1328

Re: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0

Congrats Nic. Look forward to next weekend and we'll celebrate all together in Montreal.
by dstgolf
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy
Replies: 12
Views: 1752

Re: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy

Great review. Nights with Stu & Kathy are always memorable and sounds like this one didn't disappoint.

Happy New Year to all.
by dstgolf
Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Well, as simple as Nic can be
Replies: 7
Views: 1109

Re: Well, as simple as Nic can be

Merry Christmas to everyone and be healthy heading into the New Year.
by dstgolf
Fri Dec 22, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mmmm doggie....
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Mmmm doggie....

Nice Christmas treat Jim and welcome back. Nice to see that you survived!
by dstgolf
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mini dreamer tasting
Replies: 10
Views: 1100

Re: Mini dreamer tasting

Joel, Agree there are better qpr's in Bordeaux than Sassacaia but I must say I've loved it every time I've had it going through cases of the 97-2000 with friends over the years. It has never displayed the complexities or nuances of an aged Bordeaux but it always was a crowd pleaser. I haven't bought...
by dstgolf
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mini dreamer tasting
Replies: 10
Views: 1100

Re: Mini dreamer tasting

Great notes and wonderful way to lead into the holidays. Sangiovese works well with pizza and pasta on the lower end side for easy drinking but I don't get the thrill from the higher end expensive Brunello's like some and can relate with David's comment for sure. Add a little cab or merlot and a dif...
by dstgolf
Wed Dec 13, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Replies: 15
Views: 1992

Re: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte

David, That's too bad but seems not unexpected from this maybe over hyped vintage. There have been quite a few winners but others like you say have been undrinkable. We thoroughly enjoyed a Duhart Milon recently and it has been been consistently Lafite like for several years but still in its juvenil...
by dstgolf
Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:26 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: It's time to (re) introduce myself.
Replies: 7
Views: 1050

Re: It's time to (re) introduce myself.

Andy,

Don't recall the story or Boothbay offline but welcome back. Most of us have made a lot of friends through this site and I hope that the future holds the same for you and many others.
by dstgolf
Wed Nov 15, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Comparing 2000 and 2001 Bordeaux
Replies: 5
Views: 2015

Re: Comparing 2000 and 2001 Bordeaux

Ian, Don't know how I missed this thread but great review however I'm somewhat disappointed in some of the reviews. It's often hard to compare a group of very good wines side by side and not sure if this is the case or you're just drinking so many great wines some of these that I thinkere quite good...
by dstgolf
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night

Jon,

The 2001 PC is still a youthful baby drinking very well with the 2000 also a beauty but has not opened up quite as much as the 01 at this time. I still think the 2000 in 5 yrs will knock the socks off the 01.
by dstgolf
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Re: Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night

Joel, We virtually popped and poured the 78 Mouton blowing off a little funkiness in the beginning but within minutes this was singing. Savoured over an hour but was beginning to fade at the end so not one to open far in advance as you may well be disappointed. The dArdhuy was opened for about an ho...
by dstgolf
Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night
Replies: 4
Views: 1374

Lots of Sipping/Sniffing and No Spitting on This Night

Always nice to get together with old friends but happening less frequently with a heart attack, new marriage and divorce amongst us since our last Fall meeting. A lot to catch up on for sure over a wonderful dinner with great friends and wines to match at Brassica here in Ottawa. Started with perenn...
by dstgolf
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Checking in on 1998 first growths 25 years on
Replies: 4
Views: 2004

Re: Checking in on 1998 first growths 25 years on

Ian, Welcome back my friend! Great review on the 98s which are dwindling in my cellar. A mixed case at best left with a lot of hit and misses from the left bank and more hits on the right. Never had the 1st in my cellar but have had the Mouton, Latour and I must say the Pichons for me performed bett...
by dstgolf
Mon Nov 06, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2020 Clarinet
Replies: 2
Views: 1264

Re: 2020 Clarinet

Nic, Great story. Still tough to make great wines in many places in Canada with native grapes and winter hardy varietals like Marechal Foch. Maybe they've found the right match and paired with good winemaking but I'm skeptical. Last year I visited a few wineries on Isle d'Orleans with most grape var...
by dstgolf
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What Should I Serve?
Replies: 7
Views: 2126

Re: What Should I Serve?

So what was served up and how did it go??
by dstgolf
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Syrah of the World
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

Re: Syrah of the World

Nic, Sounds like a fun night. Wines and grape varietal that I rarely if every drink anymore. I've only had the first two in the distant past. I note a couple of Aussie wines but not sure where the other two are from. Doesn't show on the labels and I've never seen them before. New Zealand?South Afric...
by dstgolf
Wed Oct 18, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What Should I Serve?
Replies: 7
Views: 2126

Re: What Should I Serve?

Howard, I agree with Alex. A wine geek will appreciate the labels and what's inside but most of my golf buddies wouldn't know these from Pabst Blue Ribbon!! They are all risky at this stage with most if not all in the twilight decline of their lives. The 83 10+ years ago was incredible and one that ...
by dstgolf
Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
Replies: 11
Views: 2988

Re: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages

From our experience we've been blessed to share over the years some incredible wines and vintages. The most memorable not just because of age but consistent quality bringing out emotions and memories that last forever. The sentimental favourite happens to be my wife's birth year.... 1. 59....three b...
by dstgolf
Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux
Replies: 7
Views: 2857

Re: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux

Alex, Thanks for that wonderful review with good friends, wine and a few meals along the way. Glad that some of you finally reached La Tour Christophe. They've put a lot of work into terracing those vineyards and the wine has been beautiful since the take over along with good QPR. Jim must have been...
by dstgolf
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Retirement Dinner with Family
Replies: 8
Views: 2517

Re: Retirement Dinner with Family

Congrats on your next page in life. More time to golf, travel etc. Looking forward to the next time to get together. You are overdue for a trip north of the border.
by dstgolf
Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
Replies: 67
Views: 179664

Re: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine

Looking good. Envious but nice to see the smiles. I hope that LEE goes easy on Lewiston today. Crazy how many hurricanes have got so far north lately with Fiona curtailing our plans last Fall and now LEE. Fingers crossed. Keep the photos and updates coming. Will be tracking the news as it unfolds.
by dstgolf
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN
Replies: 15
Views: 9061

Re: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN

Patrick,

I wouldn't consider MStG to be classic St Emillion and is certainly crafted in a well made modern style. Not over the top and very drinkable but knowing your old school palate I'm not sure this is Blanquito friendly. Try one before you commit to quantity.
by dstgolf
Sun Sep 10, 2023 7:40 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN
Replies: 15
Views: 9061

Re: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN

Nice to hear that you liked it. One of our perennial favourites. Haven't had a weak bottle since late 90s but haven'y had the 2019.
by dstgolf
Sun Sep 03, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: RIP Jimmy Buffett
Replies: 3
Views: 2002

Re: RIP Jimmy Buffett

Amazing timing as we just saw a Jimmy Buffett tribute in Charlottetown PEI on Wed night. The guy was great with all sorts of Buffett stories and songs. Great evening but ironic with the timing. From his music to his fun restaurants and hotel in Fort Lauderdale there are lots of memories. https://www...
by dstgolf
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:28 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
Replies: 11
Views: 4016

Re: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?

Jim,

We rented a car at the airport. Visited Alex then headed out and back for Tim's 50th celebration. Autoroute fabulous to travel on once you're out of Bordeaux. Biarritz along the way also a nice stop. We also toured Rioja en route but you may be pressed for time knowing your schedule.
by dstgolf
Sat Sep 02, 2023 12:09 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 9681 days past
Replies: 13
Views: 7411

Re: 9681 days past

Congrats Howard and Lisa. We are out east just finishing up a great vacation and celebrating our 37th! Toured PEI combining a Canadian Seniors Tournament(finished 6th) but highlight was the seafood and hospitality of the Islanders. Last 3 days at an ultra exclusive Golf Resort Fox Harbr and the golf...
by dstgolf
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Dinner with JeanFred, he opened one of my fav Bordeaux
Replies: 10
Views: 3344

Re: Dinner with JeanFred, he opened one of my fav Bordeaux

Congrats JF. A nice way to celebrate the next chapter in life. Nice to hear the 1990 PB is still a stunner. Not sure which is better but depends on the bottle between 89 & 90. I wouldn't say no to either.
by dstgolf
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: COVID and wine - not a great combination
Replies: 29
Views: 15467

Re: COVID and wine - not a great combination

Seniors can use a cart regardless in tournaments without a medical exemption.
by dstgolf
Wed Aug 23, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: COVID and wine - not a great combination
Replies: 29
Views: 15467

Re: COVID and wine - not a great combination

Stefan, Still playing to a 1 hdcp. Won the super seniors at the club and the Canadian seniors Eastern satellite, 2nd in the regionals and 5th in the Provincials. Nationals still to come end of Sept with Attic Seniors next Mon/Tues in PEI. Exhausted but still can get it around the course. At the prov...