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by Bacchus
Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whoo-pie
Replies: 2
Views: 254

Whoo-pie

Sorry, Jim, it looks like it belongs to New Hampshire. You'll have to cease and desist making whoopee, er, whoopie:
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food ... untry.html
by Bacchus
Fri May 09, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Continuing Saga of 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 519

Continuing Saga of 2010

Reaction to the 2010 vintage continues to surprise. As we all know, it was hyped as the vintage of the decade, nay, century! However, as I pointed out in a previous posting, JR downgraded it significantly. A recent blind tasting of the wines of the Medoc appearing in Decanter magazine seems to reaff...
by Bacchus
Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....
Replies: 23
Views: 2589

Re: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....

What it means, CV, is that it won't be long before Jim is drinking Barossa Shiraz! :o
by Bacchus
Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....
Replies: 23
Views: 2589

Re: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....

I have no idea what to make of her, Jim. When her star first began to rise I was glad to read someone who had a different take on things than RP. She seemed to prefer a more traditional claret than the Man, but it's gotten so that I simply can't figure her notes out. Her taste buds seem to be from a...
by Bacchus
Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....
Replies: 23
Views: 2589

Re: The 2010 Cantenac Brown has been uncorked....

I don't know, Jim. Ms. JR doesn't share your enthusiasm for this wine:

"Very dark. Heady black cherry aromas. Very, very sweet. And alcoholic. And a bit drying on the end - a sort of right-bank Margaux. What's the point?"
by Bacchus
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Two from Palmer
Replies: 4
Views: 398

Two from Palmer

2001: Initially lots of tar on the nose and palate, but that blew off/faded after a few moments. What a beautiful wine. Deep red in colour (none of the neonic purple) with a small measure of bricking. Once settled after opening the nose was really pretty: dark berries, plums, licorice, spice, some f...
by Bacchus
Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2010 Haut Batailley
Replies: 2
Views: 436

2010 Haut Batailley

Another 2010 -- those sculpted tannins!! In this case they are plentiful but oh so silky smooth and nicely sweet. This is a fine wine, not as rustic as the Sociando. But this is classic Paulliac: black current, raspberries, cassis, cedar, some dark truffle, lead pencil, you know the profile; it's al...
by Bacchus
Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.
Replies: 24
Views: 2755

Re: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.

Maybe Clerc Milon is bargain up here by Canadian standards; only twice the price of Sociando. On the other hand, you don't want to know what Sociando costs up here! :(
by Bacchus
Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:05 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.
Replies: 24
Views: 2755

Re: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.

Hee hee hee, sorry about that Nic! But just so you know what I'm talking about, here's the kind of snow we get in Newfoundland:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundl ... -1.2578387
by Bacchus
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.
Replies: 24
Views: 2755

Re: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.

So Jim, for those interested in the 2010 vintage, from the northern Medoc we need to get Sociando, and from the southern Medoc, Cantemerle. What of the middle? HWSRN says the '10 Clerc Milon is one of the finest he's ever tasted! True??
by Bacchus
Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.
Replies: 24
Views: 2755

Re: 2010 Sociando Mallet has been uncorked and other ramblings.

Surely it's a wine for Newfoundlanders, where we rough it for 12 months of the year! Not like those sissies in Quebec, who only have to rough it 11 months a year! :lol:
by Bacchus
Fri Mar 14, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So you have 20 questions to identify this picture.
Replies: 32
Views: 3663

Re: So you have 20 questions to identify this picture.

I believe that is Neil Armstrong in that photo.
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Neil on 2010 white
Replies: 3
Views: 383

Neil on 2010 white

Bordeaux White 2010 2010 Château Bouscaut Blanc 87 Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. There is a lot of oak on the Bouscaut Blanc that denudes it of Bordeaux character, so that it comes across more like an attractive modern Australia Chardonnay! The palate is very crisp on the entr...
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Neil on the left side, south 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 885

Neil on the left side, south 2010

Margaux Whilst Saint Estèphe provided a bevy of beauties in 2010, I am not so convinced by the appellation of Margaux. During these blind tastings the wines were more inconsistent and seemed overwhelmed by the growing season. I often think that vintages that are defined by their concentration, thick...
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:25 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Neil on the left side, north 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 2718

Neil on the left side, north 2010

Saint Estèphe Saint Estèphe offers a strong showing of 2010s. Predictably, the Château Cos d'Estournel showed its class and was my top wine of the flight, also garnering the highest average scores. It is simply one of the best wines of the Left Bank, riddled with class and breeding from top to botto...
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:22 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Neil on the right side, 2010
Replies: 0
Views: 480

Neil on the right side, 2010

Saint Emilion Saint Emilion might be slightly over-shadowed by the peaks of Pomerol, but the appellation conjured outstanding wines in 2010. What I find fascinating in conducting a blind tasting is to contrast the performance of the newcomers, the garagistes (such a quaint term nowadays) compared to...
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The Best of Burgundy
Replies: 0
Views: 163

The Best of Burgundy

by Bacchus
Mon Feb 10, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 6647

Re: Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?

I too am at a loss regarding JR's tasting notes. A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune to attend a tasting event at which some 50 chateaux were pouring samples of both their '09 and '10 vintages (no firsts unfortunately). To a chateau the 09s were plump, round, juicy; full of plum, cassis, co...
by Bacchus
Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:28 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 6647

Re: Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?

Ask and it shall be given: Southwold 2010 - right-bank reds 6 Feb 2014 by Jancis Robinson See yesterday's report on our blind tastings of left-bank reds. Whites dry and sweet tomorrow. When in Southwold (seen here between fishermen's huts down by the harbour) we began our three-day schedule by conce...
by Bacchus
Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 6647

Is 2010 all it's cracked up to be?

Here are some tasting notes from around Bordeaux by JR. They might make you think twice about the quality of 2010. Southwold 2010 - left-bank reds 5 Feb 2014 by Jancis Robinson As heralded by Alex's dialogue yesterday and in my article Can you have too much fine wine?, Alex and I were two of 19 tast...
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2013 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2004 SMITH HAUT LAFITTE
Replies: 53
Views: 8843

Re: 2013 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2004 SMITH HAUT LAFITTE

"Maybe I planted the subliminal SHL seed!" Or maybe you sent him a case to secure the vote! :o Nice wine. In fact, nice enough a couple of years back that I drank through my 6 pack. Now I'll have to see if I can find some more! Or, anyone try the '06 lately? Can't help but wonder about 06 ...
by Bacchus
Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:06 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2005 d'Issan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 16
Views: 998

Re: The 2005 d'Issan has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Along with the 2000, the 2005 is one of the two greatest d'Issans I have ever tasted. Kudos to proprietor Emmanuel Cruse for creating this beauty. Its dense purple hue is accompanied by aromas of camphor, forest floor, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of spring flowers. Full-bodied with superb richn...
by Bacchus
Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:04 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2005 d'Issan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 16
Views: 998

Re: The 2005 d'Issan has been uncorked and other ramblings....

What constitutes an elegant wine, Jim? Exactly what features to you expect before you would call a wine "elegant?"
by Bacchus
Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:42 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"
Replies: 9
Views: 793

Re: 08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"

Well it needs time. As you can see from my note, I wasn't that big on it upon opening. It took awhile. I definitely tasted the oak, but not as strongly as you BG. By the way, have you ever tasted the 01 and/or 06? I wonder if the 06 is closer to the 04 or the 08, or something entirely different?
by Bacchus
Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 100 point wines not selling
Replies: 7
Views: 511

100 point wines not selling

I don't subscribe to any on-line wine sites. But every now and then a "free" piece comes to my attention. This is a remarkable bit where James Suckling can't believe that no one is buying the wines he scored at 100 points:
http://www.jamessuckling.com/my-blog-th ... tigma.html
by Bacchus
Tue Dec 24, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The Christmas wines have been uncorked....
Replies: 20
Views: 1684

Re: The Christmas wines have been uncorked....

Merry Christmas, Jim; and to all other BWE too. It sounds like you've got a really great family, Jim. I see from the weather report that your storm is due here sometime tonight! Thanks for that. This evening we'll be at the home of some very good friends for Christmas Eve dinner. They're really good...
by Bacchus
Tue Dec 24, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: HIS thoughts on wines of the year for 2013
Replies: 2
Views: 258

HIS thoughts on wines of the year for 2013

Robert Parker’s Guide to the Best of 2013 Best of 2013: Current Release Wines Turnbull Wine Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Fortuna Vineyard Oakville ($100) (Red) Rating:100 Beausejour Duffau 2010 St.-Emilion ($305-$999) (Red) Rating:100 Peter Michael 2010 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene Knights Valley ($...
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 23, 2013 12:32 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2004 Chateau Gruaud Larose
Replies: 18
Views: 1741

Re: 2004 Chateau Gruaud Larose

If, say, d'Arenberg Dead Arm is one of your favourite wines, and HE does love that stuff, I can see why you might not care for GL. As I recall, and correct me if I'm wrong, it was the 05 GL that the merry land lawyer really panned. I've got a box of those somewhere. I might have to crack one one of ...
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2004 Chateau Gruaud Larose
Replies: 18
Views: 1741

2004 Chateau Gruaud Larose

2004s seems to be doing something. It wasn't that long ago that they all seemed closed. Now at least some appear to be opening up a bit. Tonight the 04 GL was in a really nice place -- either that or I was! In any event, lovely fruity nose with a slight undercurrent of barnyard and oregano. And that...
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 23, 2013 4:43 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: A nice italian, a regular "modern" Haut-Médoc
Replies: 3
Views: 237

Re: A nice italian, a regular "modern" Haut-Médoc

Nic, your statement makes me wonder, when Jesus turned water into wine, which . . .? :o
by Bacchus
Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 09 Canon La Gaffeliere has been uncorked and other ramblings
Replies: 50
Views: 5178

Re: 09 Canon La Gaffeliere has been uncorked and other ramblings

For Christ's sake Jim, GLC! And I thought this was a Bdx site! I'm going to launch a protest by cracking an 04 GL! Put that in your whoopie pie and smoke it.
Let's try and save something of 09, Jim. Open up a Giscours.
by Bacchus
Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:35 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Most influential wine sites
Replies: 12
Views: 1130

Most influential wine sites

Thought this might be of interest to people. There's one notable site missing from the list. I take it their methodology is flawed:
http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/vinepair- ... ndex-2013/
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:02 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"
Replies: 9
Views: 793

Re: 08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"

How good can it be? Well I haven't tried the 06 Ch. Palmer, so I can't compare. But I assume it's not at the same level. If I were to put a number on it I'd give it 91 or 92, but add the + of expected improvement. But I hate numbers because someone will invariably say, well why should I buy a 92 whe...
by Bacchus
Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:55 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: is 2009 a weak vintage?
Replies: 122
Views: 27823

Re: is 2009 a weak vintage?

Damn, I passed on some 98 GPL not too long ago. Kicking myself!
by Bacchus
Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2006 favourites
Replies: 4
Views: 331

2006 favourites

Since there are still lots of 2006s around, perhaps it's time the fans of that vintage list their favourites. The purpose of the exercise is purely mercenary. Before they're all gone we should reserve for ourselves the opportunity to get as many of the good ones as possible. :D So, with that noble a...
by Bacchus
Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:31 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: is 2009 a weak vintage?
Replies: 122
Views: 27823

Re: is 2009 a weak vintage?

Ya, I gotta agree with Jim on '06 -- it is turning out better than I was expecting it to. And I've been slowly picking more of it up. But a recent bottle of "Alter Ego" is making me rethink '08. I wouldn't want to generalize from one example, but after being opened for 3 days it turned int...
by Bacchus
Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"
Replies: 9
Views: 793

08 Ch. Palmer "Alter Ego"

I haven't been around much. I've been on something of a wine and internet holiday. Maybe the holidays are over! Had the 08 "Alter Ego" the other night. On opening it wasn't giving much; not completely closed down, but tight and tannic. It opened up a bit as the evening wore on, but not a w...