Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

RDD

We've discussed options with Jay. And this will work fine. We can get a table near. And we'll be busy catching up. Now my freind is Alan Marshok. He was a part of owner Rochambeau and then Post wine. He is currently working for a small firm importing Burgundy. He is a "gem" of a guy and hi...

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Hi: Susan and I are also planning to dine at Dino's. But close friends are taking the time to drive down and meet us Friday. We've not seen each other in a while and there wasn't room to include our friends. So we released our slots (which were filled from the wait list) and will be booking a privat...

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That's an interesting point about yeasts, and it's not one I've seen talked about too much, at least not in the context of winemakers changing their yeast selections to crank up the volume. I was under the impression a lot of wines are produced with naturally occurring yeasts and while adding comme...

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Aside from sugar levels , the biggest factor controlling alchohol level is the yeast attentenuation.
So it would be interesting to talk to the wine maker and see what has changed in production.

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Personally I think you have to be very scientific about it. What blend of grapes used. What were growing conditions. Ad infinitum. Too many variables and small sample sizes to arrive at anything statistically meaningful. Then it is all down to personal opinions, some of which can be respected more t...

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Well good one Howard. I'm just glad we are booked and all seem together. In the end the hotel cost is not so much when you consider the market value and oppurtinity to gather and drink the wines we do. And then I save my money buying a few tanks of gas and having a liesurely drive up thru NC\VA wher...

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I think I smell some "cooked" wine lots.

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Hi Jay:
Hopefully you are nice an tanned an not Smurf blue from the liquor.

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I like a big band.
BB King always has a great one.
Also the Ides Of March weren't bad.
Although not my favorite band or stlye I was lucky to see Chicago in Richmond,Va when younger.
I was lucky to see staright that night..................and the music was great!

RDD

Damn the torpedos!
We booked. Thursday thru Sunday.
Can't wait!

RDD

I'm with Jim. Susan and I would like to be "together". And we're ready to plonk down the coinage to secure a place. That's why we didn't book the hotwire deal. We thought there'd be a Clint Eastwood come together after half time. But I can flag down a cab and crash on a sofa in the safe ho...

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The catch on the 50 was perfet and game changing.
The most exciting Super Bowl ever!
Well except when the Jets beat the Colts. But that was more of a shocker.

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Susan is also curious.

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I have sold wine to a broker at times. I usually deliver in person as I like to resolve any issues in person with a handshake. While there he showed me some very suspicious bottles ofLafite. He was stuck with the bottles in a sense as passing them thru could damage his reputation. We discusseed them...

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You went with "pulchritudinous." Sheeesh, whatever happened to "hot"? There's got to be a lawyer joke in there somewhere. :mrgreen: And as for David's comment, did you consider going with "pulchritudinous?" :lol: Man, a guy writes a good book and then has to show off h...

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Enjoying warm weather here in Baltimore - mid-60s. Florida, on the other hand... ... I got in the car to drive to work today and the first headline read out by the NPR Morning Edition anchor was: "Florida Has a Snake Problem." Of course, I thought it was going to be a story about the Repu...

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Hi Jim!
What's more important?
This or Vanna White?
Enjoying warm weather here in Miami on some R&R.

RDD

WHen it's good it's really good.
When it's bad it's really bad.

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Hi Alex: I think the wine status symbols in the USA were not Bordeaux. But the boutique California wines sure were (Harlan,Screaming Eagle, Dalle Valla Maya,Dominus). I'm sure I left some out. I can't tell you how many times a new collector would brag about owning or tasting such wines,but had never...

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Bacchus wrote:This is unbelievable, truly unbelievable: http://digg.com/newsbar/topnews/judge_s ... _raw_story

WHen I first read it, I thought the headline meant they wanted him to show up naked..............

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1989 Meyney still is at the top of my QPR buys.

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It's not the nationwide numbers I look at, Bacchus, it is the swing state numbers. Keep an eye on the usual suspects: Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, as well as North Carolina, Virginia, New Mexico, Colorado. This site gives you everything you need to know: http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/ North Carolina ...

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If the problem with an electoral college system is that it gives too much representation (power) to the small States (2 Senators each no matter the population), the problem with a parliamentary system is just the opposite. In Canada's case the large provinces dominate the political agenda because o...

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What's the point of a federalist system (and an electoral college) when, and this is not a new phenomenon, it's been ongoing for over a hundred years, we have transitioned from a system of limited federal authority and expansive states' rights to one of almost unlimited federal authority and limite...

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I think Romney will look out of touch with the common man (much like Bush Sr) when he releases his tax returns. And for the record I don't like any of them (Dem/Rep/Tea Party). What happened to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness? Used to be if I didn't infringe on the rights of others I was ...

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Hell, I'll sleep in the back of the Subaru to spend a great weekend with this group!

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Well one of my resolutions, good or bad, is to participate more. A Sommelier is looking for wines that pair well with dinner and do not upset the chef by getting more attention then the cuisine. Thus they are always on the hunt for moderatley priced wines that are accessible and don't take forever t...

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I think there should be a couple of new categories. Baby Bordeaux (as in still has baby fat) and mature Bordeaux with at least 10 years bottle age.
Boxing has different weight classes why not this contest?
But Leoville Poyferre is always a great contender and worthy choice.

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I took a little break. Road some but needed to get some household chores done. But funny you asked as I'm climbing back on today.

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I would say the 1990 is holding back a little but on the verge of totally rocking. So any time from here on out is fine.

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We drank a bottle of 1990 Sociando Mallet last night I was also impressed by the concentrated flavors.

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The 1994's got some initial high ratings and whih were later dropped. Hell, anything tasted great after 1992 and 1993.
Pomerol did fairly well and were bargains when inventory was cleared for 1995/1996.
I still a few that are nice to drink and you don't feel quilty at all.

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Susan and I plan on attending.
Rob

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We went thru some orphaned bottles and have a bunch to drink thru tomorrow with our simple T-day lobster dinner. Wish I had some Whoopie Pies with Port! Anyway: 1992 Raveneau Suprisingly good 1995 Dauvissat Also very nice 1995 Neillon Enjoyable. Now don't get me wrong there were tons of premox clunk...

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It is actualy Hokie.
GO VT!

And congrats on the book.
I'll get a copy and read.

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Susan made Bouillabaisse the other Sunday.The great revelation was while White Burgundy sucks in regards to aging, the 1994 Fieuzal blanc was fantastic. Forget White Bugundy. Bordeaux Blanc rules!

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I promised a story and here it is in rough draft. If y'all think it is good enough I have some others I'm working on. Thai Pham My riding bud, Ren, and I had pulled out for Tinténiac. It was early miles after a stop. The muscles wanted to groan and ache and complain. We spun easily until some warmth...

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Thanks David. It was a life changing ride for me. I am working on a series of short stories of events I experienced. Altough I did not finish within the 90 hour limit, I road every last kilometer and feel I didn't leave anything "on the field". I have finished the rought draft of the first...

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Hound: Understood. I was somewhat delirious when I misread your post and wrote my response. There was one point I rode 28 hours straight w/o stopping and I have only had 6 hours sleep in four days. Accept my apollogy as I now clearly understand your meaning. Total over reaction on my part. Again acc...

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Bonjour! You can track here: http://www.paris-brest-paris.org/pbp2011/index2.php?lang=en&cat=randonnee&page=suivi_participants Here’s USA rider list: https://sites.google.com/site/pbp2011usa/us-riders/rider-list I’m frame number 4555 which I can remember maybe. Off to Versailles for a nice ...

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