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- Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The most over classified wine.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 2757
Re: The most over classified wine.
Dufort vivens
- Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: RIP Sir Richard Latham
- Replies: 7
- Views: 338
Re: RIP Sir Richard Latham
I liked the dude for his eccentricity...RIP Sir Richard
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thank you Comte for that 76 La Lagune
- Replies: 6
- Views: 265
Re: Thank you Comte for that 76 La Lagune
Sleeper vintage!!! '76 Petite Village last year was increds
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Trials and tribulations....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 544
Re: Trials and tribulations....
Oooomph...so what is the defense here Jim?
- Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
- Replies: 16
- Views: 809
Re: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
I went long 2002 and enjoy them a lot. I've drunk nearly a case of Lynch Bages which I have found very solid and enjoyable. Las Cases is drinking very well right now. On the first growths, Haut Brion is brilliant and tastes like Haut Brion more than anything else. Lafite was a bit clunky five years...
- Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
- Replies: 16
- Views: 809
Re: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
Wonderful report, TY...doesn't Jim have a fondness for this vintage ?
- Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:30 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 606
Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
It was my impression that the grassl were a bit fragile...have u experienced this?
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 481
Re: Did you bought any 2021?
I haven’t Nic but I was reading the Decanter report today from Georgina Hindle who seems to be the new kid on the block and I was impressed by her writing. Ian, I'm also receiving/reading Decanter magazine, and like the report on 2021. Prompt me to buy a few Brane-Cantenac and GPL. And yes, the vin...
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 481
Re: Did you bought any 2021?
Anyone have a Traders Joe's near them?
They have a village Duvergey Taboureau Savigny les Beaune '18.....tried one then raced back and bought 2cases...lovely stuff $20.99 per
They have a village Duvergey Taboureau Savigny les Beaune '18.....tried one then raced back and bought 2cases...lovely stuff $20.99 per
- Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 481
Re: Did you bought any 2021?
I stopped buying any recent vintages unless for daily drinkers
- Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 606
Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Nic...are those Conterno Sensory Glasses? They are. One of my favorite glasses as well. Especially for Barolo, but also some Burgundy and some Bordeaux. Any ones that are in their drinking window but also need a fair amount of air. I believe that Ian likes his first growths out of the glass actuall...
- Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:13 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 606
Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Nic...are those Conterno Sensory Glasses?
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2018 Haut-Bages Liberal.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 596
Re: 2018 Haut-Bages Liberal.
Never have tasted HBL...may have to grab one from Total S'wine.
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 606
Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Lovely family Nic...cheers
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:21 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 509
Re: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
Thank u Joel!
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Magdelaine dinner to benefit World Central Kitchen. September 9th.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 245
Re: Magdelaine dinner to benefit World Central Kitchen. September 9th.
Orl Bobby and I had the '82 last year...was a tour de force ,very ready, very classic, very complex
Sounds like a wonderful event
Sounds like a wonderful event
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 509
Re: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
Sadly the only PLL I have is the '88..that needs to change...I'll be on the look for the '85, '89 and '95
Does anyone have any feedback on the '01 PLL?
Does anyone have any feedback on the '01 PLL?
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 4 Vintages of VCC-2005, 1989, 1975 and 1970
- Replies: 5
- Views: 215
Re: 4 Vintages of VCC-2005, 1989, 1975 and 1970
An Orlando Bobby favorite
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: MC birthday dinner in London
- Replies: 10
- Views: 481
Re: MC birthday dinner in London
Wonder.ful...I think your 76 vintage birth year is underrated...HBD Nic!
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Cos d'Estournel vertical (1916-2017)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1133
Re: Cos d'Estournel vertical (1916-2017)
Wow...that is a grand tasting, well done.
My favorite Cos to date is '96....tasted blind a few years back, it was firing on all cylinders.
My favorite Cos to date is '96....tasted blind a few years back, it was firing on all cylinders.
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 587
Re: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
Not so fast Jim! I think we need another few years to assess. It’s certainly near the top but Ever? What about the all the other greatest ever vintages?!? 😉 2015 2010 2009 2005 2000 1998 1996 1995 1990 1989 1986 1982 1975 1970 1961 1959 1947 1945 1929 1928 I’m sure I missed a few 😂 Def. Not a fan o...
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 587
Re: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
Interesting Jim...my least favorite Sociando vintage so far by a wide margin
2016
Sad, as this is one of my favorite Chateau.
2016
Sad, as this is one of my favorite Chateau.
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Angélus also withdraws from St. Emilion classification
- Replies: 9
- Views: 597
Re: Angélus also withdraws from St. Emilion classification
Now, I would give a thumbs up if they lowered their pricing to pre-elevation status prices....too late now
- Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2212
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2212
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
Depp will be back....he is uncancellable! (Is that even a word?)
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 LB vs. RB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 263
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2212
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
To celebrate the Depp verdict...I'm watching one of my all time favorite movies 2nite
https://youtu.be/_64Qv0jV_PY
Niel Young scored it the studio watching it on a giant screen
https://youtube.com/watch?v=w0CFj7ehqF0&feature=share
Stunning cinematography by Robbie Muller
❤
https://youtu.be/_64Qv0jV_PY
Niel Young scored it the studio watching it on a giant screen
https://youtube.com/watch?v=w0CFj7ehqF0&feature=share
Stunning cinematography by Robbie Muller
❤
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 1:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Calling blanquito...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 945
Re: Calling blanquito...
Blan'quit'o?...it must not be
- Mon May 30, 2022 11:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Figeac and Clos l'Eglise?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 410
Re: 2016 Figeac and Clos l'Eglise?
Just stay away from the 2015 Figeac....brutal
- Mon May 30, 2022 5:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2212
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
greatbxfreak wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 6:44 am JimH,
When Heard cried while examinated, there were no tears to be seen.
My daughter says she showed fake feelings and lied a lot.
I hope Depp wins.
Hard to get any roles if u can't even fake cry!
- Sat May 28, 2022 11:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 655
- Sat May 28, 2022 2:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 954
Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose
Killer evening...well done...great to hear about the '86
I'm saving mine for a special evening...its always had a mystic about it and I've never indulged in its glory...I'm looking for the right moment.
I'm saving mine for a special evening...its always had a mystic about it and I've never indulged in its glory...I'm looking for the right moment.
- Fri May 27, 2022 6:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
- Replies: 8
- Views: 655
Re: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
The Marc Plouzeau is a gem...well done...Orl Bobby and I approve.
- Wed May 25, 2022 1:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588859
Re: So what have you bought lately?
2003 sociando
2005 brand cantenac
1999 leonetti merlot
2010 lallier grand cru brut
2005 brand cantenac
1999 leonetti merlot
2010 lallier grand cru brut
- Wed May 25, 2022 5:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2002 Burgundy dinner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 292
Re: 2002 Burgundy dinner
Great stuff....2002 and 1996 are my current favorite burg vintages
- Tue May 24, 2022 7:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2518
Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
Almost forgot...
1997 Sociando
..had it 2x this year...absolutely fantastic classic claret
1997 Beau Sejour Becot....crisp, crunchy, tangy, tart cherries ❤
1997 Sociando
..had it 2x this year...absolutely fantastic classic claret
1997 Beau Sejour Becot....crisp, crunchy, tangy, tart cherries ❤
- Mon May 23, 2022 11:52 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Second Wine Thread [2015 Saint-Jacques de Siran]
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3086
Re: Second Wine Thread [2016 Le Marquis de Calon Segur]
That quiche though
- Sun May 22, 2022 9:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2518
Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
I plan to pop a 1992 la tour haut brion sometime this yr.
- Sun May 22, 2022 9:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2518
Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
Off vintage samplings over the last year. Had the '94 la mish a couple months ago...killer classic pessac '91 Mouton last year...really good stuff, aromatics were killing '92 Montrose, good wine, but def. not a complex version 1993 Talbot (second label)...nice wine, classic, almost a loire profile 1...
- Sat May 21, 2022 3:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Another crap bottle of La Lagune
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1327
Re: Another crap bottle of La Lagune
Is 1976 an underrated vintage? I had an incredible Petite Village last year which was btr than its '82 and '90 counterparts by a wide margin.