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- Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2419
Re: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
It's been a while, and I like them both, but I prefer the Lytton. I've never had a disappointing bottle of either though.
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Weekend wines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 962
Re: Weekend wines
Thanks Nic, you're close. Erika and I attended the BWE convention in Napa in 2022. It was great times. I'll never forget the bottle of '21 La Tour Blanche SF Ed brought to the dinner. Great stuff.
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Weekend wines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 962
Re: Weekend wines
Glad to be back and sharing again. Time has flown by. I was just finishing up college when I made my first post asking for advice on which 1982 Bordeaux to buy for celebrating graduation (ended up being 82 PLL, still the best wine I've ever had), and now my oldest is preparing for college...
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:34 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Weekend wines
- Replies: 9
- Views: 962
Weekend wines
So, it's been 11 years since I posted here last. Life with kids ramped up, I stopped checking in as often, and then for some reason I assumed this place had kind of faded away. Then, about a month ago while I was checking on some stuff I CellarTracker I see a posting note from the great JimHow and I...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Prices plunge as China turns sour on top Bordeaux
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3024
Re: Prices plunge as China turns sour on top Bordeaux
It will be amusing to see what this does to the price of DRC. Too bad Austrailian wines haven't become the 'it' wine for the Asian markets.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2000 Château Marquis de Terme (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1151
TN: 2000 Château Marquis de Terme (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux)
A nice surprise from last night. Ah, to remember back to when I could buy decent 4th or 5th growths for less than $30. I bought a single bottle of this at release merely to check this estate's name off the list of the Medoc's classified growths I've tried. Now I wish I had bought a few more. 2000 Ch...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:24 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1479
Re: TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
It's very ready to go, although I don't think it'll be declining anytime soon either. A bottle had about two years ago showed had an almost identicle tasting note. Perhaps of note though is that the corks on these last two bottles were more saturated than I might expect for a wine this age.
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1479
TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
It's been a while since I've posted anything on this site let alone a tasting note. Mostly this is because with now two little ones running around the house, we just drink less wine. Erika and I did break out this lovely wine for our anniversary though and I thought it interesting enough to share. 2...
- Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:21 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Favorite Super Bowl commercial?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1036
Re: Favorite Super Bowl commercial?
I liked the VW commercial featuring the kid as Darth Vader. Growing up with Star Wars, it was hard not to feel nostalgic about running around trying to use the Force on things.
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9363
Re: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
My Bordeaux buying has been way down as well the last few years. Living here in the heart of Washington's wine country has certainly offered many more local options for my wine buying dollars. There was a time, back in the early 2000's when Bordeaux was an excellent value. I remember picking up bott...
- Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
- Replies: 39
- Views: 15552
Re: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
Does the capsule serve any real purpose? wouldn't we be better off with bottles that left the cork exposed such that it could be seen through the glass like on those sub $10 Mondavi bottles?
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1253
Re: Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
I had a couple bottles of the 78 Ducru about 5 years ago. I thought it was good but didn't have much time left before decline. 78 LLC had maybe 3 years ago was in similar shape. I also remember having a 78 Palmer about that same time frame that was better, but it came straight from the chateau. I'm ...
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
- Replies: 39
- Views: 15552
Re: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
I enjoyed the article. It seems like the auction houses could have done a better job vetting some of these wines, particularly, checking with producers to see if any of the wine had actually been produced in a certain vintage. I imagine this is a big issue for the major auction houses, certainly big...
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1253
Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
Some briefs notes on wines from Thanksgiving. Glad the 78 La Mission showed well. Tawny ports are really growing on me, I'd love to give a 30 or 40 year example a shot. * N.V. Gruet Brut Rosé - USA, New Mexico (11/26/2009) Very pink color with quite a bit of fizz/bubbles. Strong raspberry notes on t...
- Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How the internet is changing wine criticisim
- Replies: 0
- Views: 735
How the internet is changing wine criticisim
Saw this article on Slate today (http://www.slate.com/id/2229518/pagenum/all/#p2) as validation of what I've been thinking for a while now. The internet is weakening the influence of the "famous wine critic" role. Since the 90's the number of regions producing top flight wine has expanded ...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: $1m wine book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2257
Re: $1m wine book
I'd make some crack about a fool and their money, or there being a sucker born every minute, but really anyone who has the means to seriously consider spending $1m on a book, is probably neither a sucker nor a fool... Certainly you could argue there are plenty of other things which might deliver bet...
- Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Flash! Ben Nelson Appointed President of Hart Davis Hart Win
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5118
Re: Flash! Ben Nelson Appointed President of Hart Davis Hart Win
Congrats to Ben!
- Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lagrange 1996 available for $55
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1301
Re: Lagrange 1996 available for $55
That's an excellent price!
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is Mark Squires being forthcoming?
- Replies: 157
- Views: 38832
Re: Is Mark Squires being forthcoming?
Robert Parker is 61 years old. Other people are waiting in the wings to take over. And I predict that no one will ever again hold the same sway, because we now communicate in a very different way. There is *feedback* and we don't have to live under anyone's dictatorship, benevolent or otherwise ;-)...
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I have re-subscribed to Wine Spectator
- Replies: 2
- Views: 985
Re: I have re-subscribed to Wine Spectator
I resubscribed to WS after a long hiatus this year as well. I had almost forgotten how nice the photos were I'm finding the articles on travel and celebrities as annoying as ever, but the number of reviews published is hefty.
- Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN '97 Montelena, '99 Verite La Muse, '96 Spring Mtn, etc.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1005
Re: TN '97 Montelena, '99 Verite La Muse, '96 Spring Mtn, etc.
Thanks for the notes. I had a 1998 Vérité La Joie a while back that was really quite nice as well.
- Tue May 05, 2009 4:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 04 Sociando Mallet $240 case
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1852
Re: 04 Sociando Mallet $240 case
Wow, I haven't seen prices that good on SM in a very long time. Hopefully this is a trend and not a fluke.
- Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19435
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Are we still looking at the 17th? I've got a bottle ready to go...
- Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19435
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
I'm curious about this too.
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2006 Bordeaux-- Where the rubber hits the road?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3932
Re: 2006 Bordeaux-- Where the rubber hits the road?
Given the state of the world economy, it's hard to imagine less than 2000/2005 quality vintages selling very well today. I've got to think that both 06 and 07 will be slow sellers and are likely to be offered at substantial discounts down the road. Other than buying a rare wine early to ensure stora...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN Archive?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 906
Re: TN Archive?
If it's what you're looking for, the ancient TN archive can still be found here http://mikecase.net/wine/Home.asp
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Old BWE search index
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2832
Re: Old BWE search index
That's awesome. Thanks Billo
- Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Say Goodbye to Hollywood
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2423
Re: Say Goodbye to Hollywood
It does appear as though all messages and photos made it to Multiply (although I can't find my link to it anymore). Given that it's all over there now there's still a good chance it can be extracted.
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19435
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
I could do either date, but the 10th would be better for me. I have both vintages ready to go.
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: "Jump To" box?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1158
Re: "Jump To" box?
I'll second the idea.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Today's Premier Cru sale: Has the crash begun?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3525
Re: Today's Premier Cru sale: Has the crash begun?
It's good to see the prices coming back down to earth. Maybe the days of $30 Lynch and GPL are coming back again
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:32 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bloomberg's article on 2006 Bordeaux
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2478
Re: Bloomberg's article on 2006 Bordeaux
Hey with a pocket full of TARP funded bonus, the prices might not looks so bad.
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Private messages
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3212
Re: Private messages
same story here
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: TNs from the holidays... 99 Lynch, 05 Quilceda, 99 d'Armailhac, and others
- Replies: 0
- Views: 747
TN: TNs from the holidays... 99 Lynch, 05 Quilceda, 99 d'Armailhac, and others
Thought I'd try posting from CT. Here's a smattering of notes from over the holidays. 1998 Vérité La Joie - USA, California, Sonoma County (1/4/2009) Reserved at first. This wine came out of it's shell over two hours and ended up being a really nice expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. Probably at it's...
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19435
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
I have the 96 GPL as well. A compare and contrast tasting would be very interesting. I'll have to see if Erika can help me with the leftovers
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19435
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
I have the 95 GPL and would be interested in participating
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Auto-link to CellarTracker
- Replies: 33
- Views: 11689
Re: Auto-link to CellarTracker
Thanks Phil/Eric for getting the CT integration worked up. The CT community is large, I know lots of BWErs use it, so the ability to enter notes there for record keeping and have them show up here for commentary is going to be a big plus for our group. Plus, maybe some people will stumble upon us th...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
- Replies: 108
- Views: 45619
Re: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
We're up to 61 members and the site hasn't been up for a full day. I think this has gone better than any of us might have expected. Long live BWE!
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Any iPhone experience with this site yet?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4032
Re: Any iPhone experience with this site yet?
I've visited the site from my crackberry and while there are a couple of formatting issues it's mostly usable for browsing. I've not tried to post from it yet though...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Archive
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6384
Re: BWE Archive
My fingers are crossed that Billo's work has everything backed up already. However, since we'll loose the opportunity sometime in February, I'll continue my efforts as a backup plan.