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by michael
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
Replies: 14
Views: 1530

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.
by michael
Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Weekend wines
Replies: 9
Views: 394

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.
by michael
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Weekend wines
Replies: 9
Views: 394

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...
by michael
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Weekend wines
Replies: 9
Views: 394

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...
by michael
Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:10 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Prices plunge as China turns sour on top Bordeaux
Replies: 15
Views: 2068

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.
by michael
Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2000 Château Marquis de Terme (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux)
Replies: 3
Views: 661

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...
by michael
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:24 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Replies: 4
Views: 635

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.
by michael
Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:46 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2001 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese
Replies: 4
Views: 635

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...
by michael
Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:21 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Favorite Super Bowl commercial?
Replies: 2
Views: 501

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.
by michael
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:45 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
Replies: 35
Views: 7077

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...
by michael
Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:20 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
Replies: 39
Views: 11191

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?
by michael
Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
Replies: 2
Views: 508

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 ...
by michael
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The Wine Spectator article on wine counterfeiting
Replies: 39
Views: 11191

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...
by michael
Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving wines including 1978 La Mission Haut Brion
Replies: 2
Views: 508

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...
by michael
Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: How the internet is changing wine criticisim
Replies: 0
Views: 319

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 ...
by michael
Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: $1m wine book
Replies: 6
Views: 1109

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...
by michael
Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Lagrange 1996 available for $55
Replies: 5
Views: 698

Re: Lagrange 1996 available for $55

That's an excellent price!
by michael
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is Mark Squires being forthcoming?
Replies: 157
Views: 33042

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 ;-)...
by michael
Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: I have re-subscribed to Wine Spectator
Replies: 2
Views: 525

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.
by michael
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: 522

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.
by michael
Tue May 05, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 04 Sociando Mallet $240 case
Replies: 8
Views: 1083

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.
by michael
Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:14 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Replies: 44
Views: 11699

Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE

Are we still looking at the 17th? I've got a bottle ready to go...
by michael
Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Replies: 44
Views: 11699

Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE

I'm curious about this too.
by michael
Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2006 Bordeaux-- Where the rubber hits the road?
Replies: 17
Views: 2523

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...
by michael
Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN Archive?
Replies: 2
Views: 399

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
by michael
Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Old BWE search index
Replies: 10
Views: 1685

Re: Old BWE search index

That's awesome. Thanks Billo
by michael
Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Say Goodbye to Hollywood
Replies: 8
Views: 1517

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.
by michael
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Replies: 44
Views: 11699

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.
by michael
Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:25 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: "Jump To" box?
Replies: 3
Views: 571

Re: "Jump To" box?

I'll second the idea.
by michael
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Today's Premier Cru sale: Has the crash begun?
Replies: 15
Views: 2144

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 :)
by michael
Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bloomberg's article on 2006 Bordeaux
Replies: 9
Views: 1540

Re: Bloomberg's article on 2006 Bordeaux

Hey with a pocket full of TARP funded bonus, the prices might not looks so bad.
by michael
Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Private messages
Replies: 8
Views: 1729

Re: Private messages

same story here
by michael
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: 337

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...
by michael
Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Replies: 44
Views: 11699

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 ;-)
by michael
Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Replies: 44
Views: 11699

Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE

I have the 95 GPL and would be interested in participating
by michael
Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Auto-link to CellarTracker
Replies: 33
Views: 7299

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...
by michael
Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:28 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
Replies: 108
Views: 33934

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!
by michael
Tue Jan 27, 2009 1:22 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Any iPhone experience with this site yet?
Replies: 18
Views: 2443

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...
by michael
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE Archive
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

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.