Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

RDD

The Raveneau we had was very nice.
But the Rieslings where singing.
Why do Rieslings seem to age effotlessly while the white Burgs are troublesome?

RDD

Jacques:
I love passion too. But I really like it when it is well reasoned.
I haven't read her book but most of her statements in the article are silly.
In particular I love her tasting when she states she likes the wine because it has no fruit. WTF?
Drink water.
Anyway, I'm not a fan.

RDD

Here's some fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTQHya73uI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Wuqj4BrC28&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfzTm9VXSO8&NR=1 I really like wines without sulphur. They last about a week before they go bad. http://www.youtube.com/wa...

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I couldn't quit figure out her point. The article seemed muddled with a distinct lack of focus and any clear direction. It seemed to insinuate that only those few people using what they consider to be "proper" methods are making "proper" wines. Some of the statements are just red...

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Bacchus,
My Mom was born and rasied in St Jonhs.
I plan to make it for visit some time.

RDD

Hi Bachus:
Sounds like a good meal.
I noticed in another post you mentioned Newfoundland. Are you a Newfoundlander?
Rob

RDD

I went for the GPL based on Jim's love of the vintage.

RDD

1996 Grand Puy Lacoste

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Well we went easy. Had a pretty good group. My brother , Mike, and his wife ,Kelly. My nephew Daniel who has just returned from a two year Peace Corp stint in Mali. A neighbor and her son. My Dad and daughters, Claire and Katherine. Claire's boy freind, TJ also shared T-day with us. I'm not liking t...

RDD

+1 on the Silton.
Have a nice fruit tray (pears,apples,grapes),walnuts, Stilton and port for desert. Just sip and nibble the evening away after the T-day meal.

RDD

Watched a favorite last night.
To Kill A Mockingbird.

RDD

Pol Roger
JJ Prum
Zind Hembrecht
Jadot
Pavie MacQuin
Taylor Fladgate

RDD

Very well done.
Would love to see other areas done the same way.
California wuld be a great start.

Thanks for sharing!

RDD

Hi Jim: I am totally with you on politics. There is no rational,functional,pratical middle anymore. The nation is totally polarized. I mentioned to Susan, we only have two options: Be owned by a corporation or be owned by the government. I wish there was a new column on the ballet stating I have no ...

RDD

Good price. I paid that for the 1990.

RDD

The 1998 was my first introduction to Montlisse.
Aa good everyday drinker.

RDD

I have been using a very similar design for 10+ years. Works well but takes some skill to unpack and assemble. Mine was from Vinotemp : http://www.vinotemp.com/View.aspx/2939/LTC3-1130-Bottle-Walk-in-Wine-Vault One word of caution. The accesories are grossly overpirced. So get a bare unit and access...

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I would stress: 1. Grape varieties. 2.The purpose of the appellation system in France. Terroir is king and considers variety. While in USA nad other places variety comes first. 3.Point out the taste of place in French wines. Soil etc. Oyster shell in Chablsis. Also history of Clos in Burgundy versus...

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Danny: You and I were in the minority thinking the older vintage MichelP provided was off. But I don't cleary rememeber the wine. Do you? I didn't think the 89 Pichon was corked. But a whole table makes me think somthing was up. Odd. Glasses? Switched wines? I think I've encoutered more heat damaged...

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I guess I'll have to accept that Alex as it states it is registered with Guiness as such.
But there is also "Mother Vine" on Roanoke Island,NC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scuppernon ... er_Vine.22
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/07/mother- ... h-new-wine

RDD

I used to love Alex's Friday Pop Quiz.
In an effort to bring him out of retirement I'm posting an unannouced quiz.

What is the oldest vine in the world?

RDD

Maybe other vintages raised your expectations too high.

RDD

I'm the worst at posting. Been busy but will try to add to the momentum. When I was doing te MS ride I heard the all nature. In the process I stumbled across a native Muscadine vine. Nice big blck skinned grapes. To at you pop the fruit out of the skin into your mouth. A great lesson in what "f...

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Sorry the Ravenau didn't show better.
It was probably a little long in the tooth. At this point is is more about soil and mineralas than fruit.
I have one bottle left I think and may try pairing with some oysters. That should work pretty well.

RDD

No wonder I never get a decent pour.

RDD

Chasse-Spleen wrote:I guess I can understand why you guys don't want to have the convention in New York anymore...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEE4xxRxJ6A

-Chasse

I can't understand why you guys from New York never venture to other cities for conventions. Of course there are a few exceptions to prove the rule.

RDD

Do it!
I should be a little austere but still excellent.
Let us know how it drinks.

RDD

Congrats Rob. 1000k in 70.8 hrs!! I used to do a lot of riding and I thought 100k in a day was alot. I couldn't fathom that amount of time on the bike. I'd be concerned about killing my pudenadal nerves sitting in the saddle for that long and never being able to get it up again! Well done. A little...

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Jay Winton wrote:congrats to you. Sorry the game didn't have a better outcome.

It was a great game.

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Having enjoyed dinner at your venue, I know Houndsong and Kathy are going to receive world class hospitality.

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Congrats Rob. 1000k in 70.8 hrs!! I used to do a lot of riding and I thought 100k in a day was alot. I couldn't fathom that amount of time on the bike. I'd be concerned about killing my pudenadal nerves sitting in the saddle for that long and never being able to get it up again! Well done. A little...

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Well this week end was do or die. If I wanted to really up my chances to ride Pairs-Brest-Paris now was the time. I did it. 1000K (+ 14 bonus miles as I got lost) in 70.5 hours. The best part? It was wine related. Fate had me join up with a fellow from NJ at a hard baked cross roads in NC. We helped...

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You ahve good days and bad days on the bike. I had a bad day. Woke with a headache, upset stomach and chills. Tried to ride anyway. But ten minutes into ride and I could tell I wasn't going well. We blasted thru the foots hills to the base of the first climb at 20 mph. Then I spent two hours climbin...

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You ahve good days and bad days on the bike. I had a bad day. Woke with a headache, upset stomach and chills. Tried to ride anyway. But ten minutes into ride and I could tell I wasn't going well. We blasted thru the foots hills to the base of the first climb at 20 mph. Then I spent two hours climbin...

RDD

Enjoy!
Off to bed myself. Up at 4:00AM.

RDD

I promised Susan I'd take her to France next summer. But I'm doing it the hard way and plan on riding Paris-Brest-Paris 2011 with my brother Mike. Then off to Bordeaux for some R&R. But in order to qualify I need to complete some longer brevets this year so I can get any early date for entry app...

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I have a solo btl of 96 Giacosa Falletto Serralunga "Red Label Riserva " Barolo that I bought on release from Bertellis in Clifton NJ. I probably won't be around to drink it as it will need at least another 15-20 years. Oh well, Jackdaw will have something to remember me by. The 96 is my ...

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Danny:
The 82 Calon was very very good. Luckily I bought it fairly young and took good care of it. It sure took forever to come around but has a lot of life left.
I

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It is very easy for me to say "No."
I don't have the money.
I still have good stocks of older vintages.
Had a very good 1982 Calon Segur for our anniversary. The heart on the bottle fits the theme too.

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dposner wrote:Alex

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I just got offered 2009 Lafite, Carruades and Duhart Milon at 1st tranche pricing from a broker inthe US. Never got an allocation before. Happily accepted though.

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Sounds like they sold like "hot cakes" to you.

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