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- Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:21 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4490
Re: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
Very sad to miss the festivities. Was Courtney’s birthday and we had family and friends in town and couldn’t make it work. Hopefully next year!
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The future of BWE?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2402
Re: The future of BWE?
I’m also a relative lurker, mostly because I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get email digests or email notifications of thread responses, even though the function is checked n the website. Obviously I’m not technologically advanced enough to moderate. But I appreciate the community and ...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2315
Re: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose
I have taken to corkscrewing right through the wax, blowing wax debris right before I finish extracting the cork, the. Taking a wet paper towel and wiping anything else away. Seems to work. I did a Gruaud Larose dinner a few years ago for Heart’s Delight, and the 86 and 82 were just legendary and in...
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4900
- Views: 1585027
Re: So what have you bought lately?
2014 Leoville Poyferre (a nod to our BD)
1980 Ridge York Petite Sirah
1998 Giacosa Falletto
A bunch of 2011-2013 Bedrock Syrahs - opened the 2011 Weill Expositions for a tasting recently and they were loved and could easily match the actual LaLa’s, so reloaded.
1980 Ridge York Petite Sirah
1998 Giacosa Falletto
A bunch of 2011-2013 Bedrock Syrahs - opened the 2011 Weill Expositions for a tasting recently and they were loved and could easily match the actual LaLa’s, so reloaded.
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:42 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Special Birthday Dinner at Annabelle’s in DC
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1263
Re: Special Birthday Dinner at Annabelle’s in DC
Great notes!
Annabelle is a wonderful place. I miss Palena- Frank’s first and best place.
Annabelle is a wonderful place. I miss Palena- Frank’s first and best place.
- Mon May 15, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Complete Failure; mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1113
Re: Complete Failure; mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.
I remember when those 2008 Riservas came out. 2008 was the year that Galloni turned on Bruno. Rated them super low and disappointing. Was a bold, make-or-break move for him. Bruno was really starting his health decline. Drama erupting with Dante and Bruna, Dante leaving, etc. Hopefully the wines out...
- Tue May 09, 2023 12:38 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A new world vs old world tasting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 346
Re: A new world vs old world tasting
The Mayacamas was the winner of that flight, but 86 Gruaud and 89 Rauzan were close seconds. The 86 I first had a few years ago with you guys in DC and it was a revelation. I am always amazed at how beautifully Old Napa can age (and Monte Bello) but the style is very different between the “standard”...
- Mon May 08, 2023 10:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A new world vs old world tasting
- Replies: 3
- Views: 346
A new world vs old world tasting
RIVER SCHOOL AUCTION TASTING - Washington DC (5/8/2023) A tasting, in single-blinded flights, with a "new world/old world" theme. But first, Champagne 2006 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut - France, Champagne Everything a grand marque should be. Brioche and le...
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Scenes from Day Three at BWE London 2023
- Replies: 7
- Views: 790
Re: Scenes from Day Three at BWE London 2023
Looks like a great time! Sad to miss!
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4900
- Views: 1585027
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Been a very random few weeks: 1934 Henriques Madeira Verdelho x 8 I just nabbed one of these myself recently after having a great experience with some 80's verdelho. Have you had this before? I think it's the oldest wine I've ever bought. Haven’t had this one, but I love old Madeira. Oldest bottle ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4900
- Views: 1585027
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Been a very random few weeks: 1934 Henriques Madeira Verdelho x 8 1946 Massandra Tokai 1977 Warre’s 1977 Quintarelli Recioto 2013 and 2014 La Landonne Guigal 2005 Lafarge Volnay 2010 Clos de Lambrays 1996 JP Mugneret Echezeaux 1995 Pierre Bitouzet Corton Marechaudes 1992-3 Heitz Martha’s 2014 Leovil...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:47 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1996 Haut Brion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 507
Re: 1996 Haut Brion
Great comments all around.
Love this board. Was so sad to miss the last DC gathering…
Love this board. Was so sad to miss the last DC gathering…
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:43 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1996 Haut Brion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 507
1996 Haut Brion
Opened for my birthday. A bit austere and tannic, keeping with the vintage, settled a bit after a few hours in decanter. Decent density but not sweet. Tobacco and leafy in spades, a touch of saddle leather, cassis and tart berry fruit. This is a solid and rich Bordeaux, but it lacked finesse and nev...
- Fri Feb 03, 2023 12:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tour de Bordeaux in DC
- Replies: 8
- Views: 729
Re: Tour de Bordeaux in DC
Been busy at work and hadn’t been keeping track. How does one find out about this or get invited etc??
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '22 festivities are underway!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 599
Re: BWE DC '22 festivities are underway!
Sad to miss!
- Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Saturday night… Wow. Just wow.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1965
Re: BWE Saturday night… Wow. Just wow.
Very sad to miss. The one weekend I could not be there.
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:34 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Wines for BWE 2022
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1829
Re: Wines for BWE 2022
Sorry to miss. The weekend is my son’s birthday party and have family in town. Sad that BlackSalt is literally two blocks from my house. Meh. Maybe next year…
- Sat Sep 17, 2022 2:18 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
Re: BWE 2022 in DC October 28/29
Will try to make it - Saturday is son’s birthday party so not sure of availability yet. Please keep me in the loop!
- Wed Aug 24, 2022 1:05 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
Re: BWE 2022 in DC October 28/29
Strong maybe. Won’t be able to commit for another week or two
- Sat Aug 20, 2022 10:35 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Annual 2022?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1603
Re: BWE Annual 2022?
I would echo Marc’s suggestion for the first weekend in November. I may have a conflict Saturday but would be around Friday night to be sure.
Are folks available then?
Are folks available then?
- Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Annual 2022?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1603
Re: BWE Annual 2022?
Well heck, hiw about November?
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:10 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Annual 2022?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1603
Re: BWE Annual 2022?
Would love a DC gathering in October. Weekend of 15th?
- Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 580
Re: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
I hear everyone touting 2019 as best ever. Are they wrong?
- Sat Jul 02, 2022 10:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dinner no 1 with Comte Flaneur
- Replies: 21
- Views: 681
Re: Dinner no 1 with Comte Flaneur
What a great night!
- Fri May 27, 2022 2:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
Re: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
A few pics
- Fri May 27, 2022 2:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 642
TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
Friend in town from St. Louis and we got the wine crew together at Elle to drink a few bottles. Bereche - always top notch Tschida - Gruner Veltliner but like flowers, sawdust and Minute Maid lemonade on a taught acidic spine. I loved this but would be superpolarizing… 97 La Jota Howell Mountain - g...
- Wed May 18, 2022 2:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 583
Re: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
I have a decent tolerance for low-to-med level Brett and VA. I love Musar and a lot of funky, Natty wines. But if all I’m smelling is poop, band-aid, clove or horse sweat, I’m totally turned off. If it’s complicating and subtle, I’m all about it. These GL were clean. And so were last two bottles of ...
- Tue May 17, 2022 11:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 948
Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose
86 can probably go for another 5-10 years. Certainly the 82 also remained fresh.
There was basically zero Brett on any of these wines despite coming from multiple independent sources…
There was basically zero Brett on any of these wines despite coming from multiple independent sources…
- Tue May 17, 2022 10:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 948
Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose
Nick - I am terrible at assessing quality of young wine. The 2018 was middleweight, surprisingly approachable, but too oak/tannin for me to really get a bead on… As for the 09 - liked it a lot but also achingly young. Only had other GL to taste against and Inpreferred it marginally to the 2005. Arna...
- Tue May 17, 2022 12:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 948
An evening of Gruaud Larose
8B429B1F-27E1-4F64-B7B1-10D132FCDA4B.jpeg Last week we had the delight of being invited to one of the Heart’s Delight dinners, this one with Arnaud Frederick of Gruaud Larose. Several of us brought bottles (I had 85 and 86) and Arnaud brought a few as well. WOTN was the 1982, which just bested the ...
- Thu May 05, 2022 6:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5045
Re: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
There are no great wines, merely great bottles.
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: a dinner with Mike
- Replies: 8
- Views: 411
Re: TN: a dinner with Mike
It was indeed the Pichon Baron, not PLL!
The Billecart was wonderful - balanced, brioche prominent. Certainly better than the Cristal at this stage but I don’t know that I had a favorite between it and the Grand Annee…
The Billecart was wonderful - balanced, brioche prominent. Certainly better than the Cristal at this stage but I don’t know that I had a favorite between it and the Grand Annee…
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 12:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: a dinner with Mike
- Replies: 8
- Views: 411
TN: a dinner with Mike
Great wine night at BlackSalt in DC to celebrate my friend Mike Grammer coming in from Toronto. Every bottle spot on, in flights: 1. 09 Cristal, 02 Bollinger, 06 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas - Bolly edging out the other two but only barely 2. 17 PYCM vs Bouzereau Meursault- totally different styles. Bouz...
- Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:42 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Who is your favourite Cote-Rotie producer and why?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 998
Re: Who is your favourite Cote-Rotie producer and why?
I am -shocked- that no one has mentioned Gilles Barge in this conversation. Did a horizontal tasting of 98’s a few years ago including most of the “biggies” mentioned in this thread. The Barge was among the best. Was thrilled to get a few bottles from Lyle Fass 3y back and they have been among the m...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 2:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Saturday at the Convention
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9073
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:05 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A Friday Night with BWE in DC
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2380
Re: A Friday Night with BWE in DC
Sad to miss…
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Saturday at the Convention
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9073
Re: Saturday at the Convention
Still very sad to have missed this!
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:57 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lynch Bages… Second growth or lucky to be fifth growth?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1048
Re: Lynch Bages… Second growth or lucky to be fifth growth?
I agree with Leoville Barton being overrated. Had a recent ‘88 and ‘03, neither of which wowed. Have had far better experiences with even off-vintage Lynch Bages.
Also, Rauzan Segla seems a bit low.
Also, Rauzan Segla seems a bit low.
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7719
Re: DC ‘21: Thursday night head count
Still just sad I’ll be out of town for all the festivities…
Pour one out for me!
Pour one out for me!
- Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC 2021: October 2nd Saturday dinner - details, final count
- Replies: 175
- Views: 13171
Re: BWE DC 2021: October 1st and 2nd... Confirm attendance here.
I am sadly out of town for a conference in California that weekend and likely don’t return until Sunday morning.
Sorry to miss!
Sorry to miss!