Hi All,

Unfortunately, I need to cancel (I was afraid of this), as some work commitments came up that I need to attend. Sorry about that. If there is anyone still on the waiting list, you can take my two spots.

Thanks,

Tim

Wow, that is really sad news. This reminds me of how much BWE feels like a family, as even though I didn't know Dennis very well, it's like someone in the family passed away. RIP.

Just to confirm, it is my guest that was on the waiting list from before, so I'm confirmed for two (me and my guest).

Still need to sort out what we are bringing.

Cheers,

Tim

Here's a link to the Slate article:

http://www.slate.com/id/2256775/

every time one of these futures campaigns starts, its is an excuse to buy older wines (especially first growths, which are cheaper now than the new once are on release.....)

So I was in a wine store today, which was recommended by a friend of Michael P's (Thanks Michael...). [On a side note, I'd like to thank BWE, as without you, I would not have had dinner with Francois two weeks ago, lunch with Michael P today, and would not be having dinner with Moevino next week!] T...

Never had an 82 Beychevelle, would be interesting to try....

out of curiosity, why must it be dual zone?

I ran into the attached link on a wine mailer from my company. It's an interesting guide for how to make your own wine if you have a vineyard.

Enjoy.

http://www.valleyvintner.com/NewWeb/Hom ... Manual.pdf

Tim

I think it must be Branaire Ducru, especially after the 82 that we had during the convention. Another would be Lascombes, which was much better than expected, although wasn't as "wow" as the 82 Branaire.

Cos d'Estournel. I've tasted through old and new, and it is always an experience, usually a great one.

Beychevelle. Never had one that I found particularly interesting.

Interesting, do you think based on that tasted that the 03 has the possibility to eclipse the 96 as it ages?

How about Poyferre 02 along with football? USA v. England is an interesting game so far...

I am still amazed at how good the 34 Gaffelieres Naudes was. The whole experience was quite interesting, and I'll have to say that the more older wines I drink, the more of a believer I become. Granted, its not possible to have a 62 Margaux every time, but certainly there are some great old wines ou...

This evening, I was fortunate enough to attend the Academie des Vins Anciens dinner in Paris, hosted by Francois. As most BWE'ers know, Francois has a regular series of dinners, known as "wine-dinners", featuring older wines from his cellar, in which participants pay according to the wines...

Believe it or not, my current strategy is D: other regions. I want to learn more about Burgundy and expand the palate a bit.

Out of curiosity, is anyone still reading? How active is the participation now that it is subscriber-only?

Congratulations to both you and Marie-Claude!

Here's my report: The store is located inside the wine shop in the Galeries Lafayette. It's a very odd setup, however well stocked. In one section, they have a number of value Bordeaux, plus the "wines of the month". This month included three different Rose's from Bordeaux, all under 10 eu...

I'd like to add a guest to the waiting list for Oct 16, after winestory. Thus winestory is first on the waiting list, then my guest is second if there is an opening.

Thanks.

How about the folks who claimed a good vigorous shake was necessary to get the most out of - it was some big Ozzie fruit bomb - maybe Mollydooker? Or the ones who recommend putting it in a blender? This reminds me of the Gary Vaynerchuk tvlibrary 82 Bordeaux episode, which can be viewed here: http:...

Wow, cool. I'll check it out this week and give a full report

ok, I need to confirm and see what flight pricing is like and the such as well. Is the date confirmed?

are there any more spots open?

Went to dinner tonight with colleagues at a hotel restaurant. This was the featured wine:




Quite an interesting description

Ok, this is slightly off topic but related. The only "wine" glasses that I put into the dishwasher are my Riedel water glasses. Everything else I wash by hand. The problem is that these end up being the cleanest glasses without any spots or residue. Does anyone have a really good way to cl...

Out of curiosity, have you ever actually put them in the dishwasher?

Paris?

I'd like to add my note of thanks too! It was really an incredible weekend, and all the logistics went off flawlessly.

Tim did bring what for me was the most unusual wine of the event ....a high end Argentina wine that he had just picked up in Argintina on his way to Chicago.......we were guessing all over the place Thursday night but not Argentina

The Argentina wine was the 2006 Cobos Nico.

I was flashing signs to Timmy and MichaelP and others at other tables-- two fingers for wine A, one finger for wine B, three fingers for wine C. I will note that while I had indeed voted the way that Jim was pushing me, I had already cast my ballot when he made his finger signals. :) I also thought...

Yet again an incredible event, well fitting for the 10th anniversary. And starting off with the 86 Gruaud Larose toast was perfect. I'll have to say that I'm surprised that the Lynch and Pichon Baron was so close, I thought the Lynch was simply heads and tails above the Pichon. I didn't get the stru...

I was a bit limited in what I could bring, but I lugged a couple bottles with me (they will be well traveled, having crossed three continents...)

One of those should fit nicely with the Thursday dinner, and I'm really curious about it, as I haven't tasted it yet myself.

Tim

I think that given the number of Canadians we have in BWE, we should have a convention in Canada soon....

Thanks Rick.

I'll be bringing a bottle of wine as well, although I would like to serve it blind (aka mystery wine )

Tim

I have a question: apparently Earth Hour 2010 is happening on the 27th, and traditionally the Sears Tower is among the major buildings to shut down its lights during the hour. What, if any, will this have on our event?

Perhaps this will bring a new dimension to our blind tasting???

Or someone said something that Mark disagreed with....

Is there room for one more on Thursday night? I had to reschedule my flights, and it looks like I'm flying in Thursday afternoon.

Cheers,

Tim

When will the votes be collected? Before or after the main course of the meal? I'm only curious as I think it is as interesting to taste the wines after the results are revealed as before.