Horrible news! Glad you are safe!

We tried to set up Shafer HS vertical dinner for a few years now, finally we got together this Tuesday with wonderfully matched menu. Flight I 1991 Shafer, Hillside Select – floral notes of underbrush and eucalyptus, showing beautiful older California style of cab with soft tannin on a finish 1992 S...

This event becoming more and more like a zoo. Not sure if I will continue pay ever rising fees to go there, but for a Boudreaux lover, it still creates an amazing opportunity to taste some great wines. So, two wines which stood out for me this year: ’09 Ch. Cheval Blanc: Toasted cedar and tart on a ...

AKR wrote:Those are some impressive bottles.

Hi Arv,

I still remember '95(I think) Henri Bonneau MB you brought to an offline to Boston and how much I love that wine!

Cheers, Albert

Looks like the serious 2016s have arrived in NH, Gerry, although I still don't see any Sociando, damn it. They are overpriced but will be rational when they have their 15% off sale (next month?), especially with my accumulated gift cards. Jim, NH will have $25 off for every $150 spend starting on N...

Jim, you should have waited - better sale comes in for November

Last couple of years, in a fall, few crazy wine aficionados get close to Cape Code area to match food with some amazing wines. Starters: 1992 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Brut Champagne – nice, a bit tired, some nutty flavors, some citrus notes. 2000 Dom Pérignon "P2" Brut Champagne – fre...

Jay, I believe that most grapes for their second label come from gravel and not clay part of their vineyard, yet it is still 90+% Merlot. Alex, Retail is $50, while distributor price is $35. I do not remember how much or if it was available/offered as a future. Value for Pomerol as you noted is grea...

Wow!!! What a wine, the best ’05 I have had under $50. Some cedar and deep dark fruit on a nose; rich almost glycerin on a mid-palate with layers upon layers of dark chocolate and ripe cherries and a long smooth finish. This wine is like satin in your mouth so silky smooth … well it is should say …....

Jim,

Just let me know when in BOSTON - I will let Mike plan where and I will make sure that Mass..ians will show up. February already pretty much filled up for me - we can do March, with '80s theme. I am sure I can tickle your fancy.

... and of course thank you for website!

Cheers, Albert

Jim,

I am in .... six plus month is how long I need to plan ahead.

Cheers, Albert