Hi Jacques and All,

I've attended several BWE dinners in NYC but you all probably don't know me. I am longing for more/another dinner! If you would like to attend a dinner please put it out there and let's put it together!

Thanks,
Tom Rippe

Thanks Jim and jckba. I apologize for assuming this was a BWE dinner. I understand how/what the dinner was. So when's the next dinner!

Hi, this is a message for Jim How. I'm sorry to post it here but I'm not proficient on the computer and I can't negotiate the PM function. Hi Jim, I'm not computer proficient so I hope this PM reaches you. My name is Tom Rippe and I've met you several times at BWE events. Ian too and others I would ...

Would love to get together in NYC. Tom

Jim, I've been buying from JJ for many years. I've had nothing but good/great customer service. I strongly recommend them. I believe they offer six months free storage. You can sign up for daily emails of, usually, very tempting offers. Somehow, eventually, I don't remember how, you get connected to...

Hi All, What a great night it was. This thread is most enjoyable and I'll throw in a few thoughts. Thanks for the notes and photos. First, I have to say that my palate had a bit of an off night. These things happen. I found a bit of the wet cardboard nose on the 78 LLC, 78 PL, 88 PL and 89 Cos. Call...

Made the trek to storage today, the only '78 Seconds I have are the Ducru and Pichon Lalande. Ramon, any chance you might have a '78 Second besides the Ducru? If not I'll bring an 86.

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I will be there on Saturday, '78's in tow.

Regrettably, I will not be able to make the Barolo dinner on Friday.

Thanks, Tom

So looking forward to these nights. Not sure about the ISO tasting glasses though?

Anyone up for a 'super second' theme of 78's? (Or 85 or 86)

I'd love to join you for the Bordeaux dinner and possibly Barolo. Thanks. Tom

Approx. 1975. Purchased a 64 Bonne Mares from Lupe Cholet for $15., I think. Nothing has ever come close.

I'd love to join you! Tom

Hi, I attended a couple of dinners some years back and would love to be included on the mailing list, please. I can offer the 80's and some 78's. Thanks.

Tom Rippe

Disappointing. I hope next time is soon.

I would love to join you, it's been too long!

Count me in for November 9!

I'm in.

Hunh? I was just sittin down the end minding my own business trying to take in all the frenzied glory.

Ian, you WILL come to NYC next year for the 82 tasting, yes?!

Thanks to everyone for a great, generous night and thanks to Ian for organizing everything. Ian, I'm not able to post, as requested, as I left my notes in the restaurant, apologies. (these things happen after 20 bottles of wine) So I offer some random thoughts. There were a few surprises for me, the...

Should we bring stems? Decanters?

very well. Looking forward...

Thanks Comte. I would enjoy bringing the Cab. How should we handle this; shall I tell you what it is?

Bringing 87 Mouton.

I want to hold back on the Climens. How about a ringer? A Ca. Cab from the 80's? I see your message above about being off message....goes for the Cab too, I would think?

I have 86 Climens, instead of Bordeaux?

Sorry for the delay, I thought I would get to my storage last weekend. Going this weekend and will post upon return. Looking forward....

Confirmed. Thanks!

I would love to attend if there's room and have several suitable candidates.

Hi all, I'm Tom from Brooklyn, first timer, friend of Mike Reff. Thanks to Ian and all responsible for a truly great evening of wine and food. I've enjoyed reading all of your notes and would add only a couple of contrary opinions. Though impressive and very good the 57 PL didn't blow me away I say ...