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- Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Since Jim has mentioned it...
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- Sun Aug 22, 2010 4:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A few dessert wines for sale
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A few dessert wines for sale
1986 Climens low neck fill $100 1986 Lafaurie-Peyraguey low neck fill $50 1988 Rieussec low to mid neck fill $75 1988 La Tour Blanche low neck fill $60 I am thinning out my cellar a bit. All of these bottles have been purchased upon release and continously stored at 56 degrees and 60% humidity. Buye...
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:18 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 1996 Ch. Lagrange, St. Julien
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1417
Re: TN 1996 Ch. Lagrange, St. Julien
Claudius, are you starting to warm up to some of your remaining 1994's?
Glenn
Glenn
- Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:17 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 1996 Ch. Lagrange, St. Julien
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1417
Re: TN 1996 Ch. Lagrange, St. Julien
I had a bottle of the 1996 a few months ago and it closed up after about an hour. Seems kind of unusual for a 14 year old wine.
Glenn
Glenn
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:47 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Bordeaux Horizontal: Part II
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4031
Re: 2000 Bordeaux Horizontal: Part II
1983 and 1989 were strong vintages for Cantermerle.
Glenn
Glenn
- Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NWR: Fourth of July prep work
- Replies: 14
- Views: 979
Re: NWR: Fourth of July prep work
I will be in Citrus Heights on Friday July 30. Are you free then?
My one attempt at brisket was a dry hunk of meat. The butcher totally trimmed off the fat cap. A local BBQ joint really gets it right.
My one attempt at brisket was a dry hunk of meat. The butcher totally trimmed off the fat cap. A local BBQ joint really gets it right.
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I will sell my case of Lafite for one miiiillion dollars....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3890
Re: I will sell my case of Lafite for one miiiillion dollars....
I recently sold a bottle of 1988 Lafite to an online reseller for $475 w/o any hassles.
Zachy's has a $10k minimum for Hong Kong auctions.
Did I give it away?
Glenn
Zachy's has a $10k minimum for Hong Kong auctions.
Did I give it away?
Glenn
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 4th of July in Oregon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 349
Re: 4th of July in Oregon
stefan, I have several as yet unopened bottles of 2004 St. Innocent Seven Springs Pinot Noir, should I take a peak now? The Shea is drinking well presently. When I stayed overnight in Eugene a few years ago I was served a glass of I think 2005 Territorial and it was a decent drink. From what I have ...
- Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:08 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NWR: Fourth of July prep work
- Replies: 14
- Views: 979
Re: NWR: Fourth of July prep work
Bill, enjoy the new rig. It looks like a beauty.
- Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Hawaii Five-O, well almost
- Replies: 4
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Hawaii Five-O, well almost
I was fortunate to have spent the 10 days prior to my 50th birthday in Maui, Hawaii. A good friend has a timeshare in Napili and we were their guests. The week's highlights included a guided tour and incredible lunch at O Farms http://www.oofarm.com/, hiking in the crater of Haleakala volcano at 10,...
- Sat May 22, 2010 2:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TNs: Bordeaux “Left Bank Only” Vintage 1990 Horizontal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 898
Re: TNs: Bordeaux “Left Bank Only” Vintage 1990 Horizontal
I have not had any 2003 Savienerres but my experience with European whites from that vintage has generally shown a low acid profile. I bought a case of 1990 Montrose on futures and the 4 bottles opened so far have been clean and fantastic. I still lament the deal that Sokolin had on futures, 10 case...
- Thu May 20, 2010 3:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TNs: Bordeaux “Left Bank Only” Vintage 1990 Horizontal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 898
Re: TNs: Bordeaux “Left Bank Only” Vintage 1990 Horizontal
I am a huge Savienneres fan, especially Baumard, but have not had any 2003's from the region. I would be concerned about low acidity as bright acidity along with the minerality is what makes these Chenin Blanc special. I am planning on opening a Gruad Larose this summer and my other bottle had plent...
- Thu May 20, 2010 3:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Ch Leoville Las Cases 1990
- Replies: 6
- Views: 699
Re: TN: Ch Leoville Las Cases 1990
I bought a couple of bottles in a store in Princeton, NJ way back when and they are still resting in the cellar. The $50 that I paid then seemed a bit high considering the source, but it was a bargain in retrospect. I was able to taste the 1988, 1989 and 1990 side by side at a retailer tasting when ...
- Thu May 20, 2010 3:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Are 09 futures turning out not overly expensive after all?
- Replies: 24
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Re: Are 09 futures turning out not overly expensive after all?
Poujeaux is perhaps the only 2009 on my radar screen based upon an appreciation of their previous style. The desciption of creamy and drink over the next 10-12 years from a wine with a history of longevity in the cellar is causing me some concern. Maybe it is a monumental vintage for this sentimenta...
- Fri May 07, 2010 4:34 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Greatest Vintage of My Lifetime
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7001
Re: The Greatest Vintage of My Lifetime
Finding true Kabinette wines with the proper weight and balance in the 21st century has been difficult due to higher ripeness levels from the warming trend. Much recent vintage wine labeled Kabinette is actually declassified Spatlese or even Auslese, which can offer good value when they are closer t...
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Parker's take on 2009 Bordeaux
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6734
Re: Parker's take on 2009 Bordeaux
Here is a free link to Parker's reviews and scores. Just click on the wine's name and reviews from several folks will appear.
http://www.bordeauxindex.com/primeur_result.php
Glenn
http://www.bordeauxindex.com/primeur_result.php
Glenn
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: eBob becomes subscriber-only effective today!
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5381
Re: eBob becomes subscriber-only effective today!
The trainwreck has finally derailed. There was some good wine info amongst the bickering and chest thumping that will be missed.
- Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:24 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Greatest Vintage of My Lifetime
- Replies: 33
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Re: The Greatest Vintage of My Lifetime
Riesling is my favorite white grape and to me Germany offers the epitome of the varietal. 2001 is a stunning vintage of which I have about 4 mixed cases, and damn I wish that I had more. I have not opened any bottles from this vintage in at least 5 years as they continue their slumber. I like 2004 a...
- Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pulled Pork and a few wines.
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Re: Pulled Pork and a few wines.
Bill, I enjoy pulled pork and regret that I did not get around to smoking one up last year. Zin and Petite Sirah are fine matches.
Ridge 2006 Lytton Springs drunk Saturday before The Wailers concert reinforces my opinion that Ridge is my favorite Zinfandel producer.
Glenn
Ridge 2006 Lytton Springs drunk Saturday before The Wailers concert reinforces my opinion that Ridge is my favorite Zinfandel producer.
Glenn
- Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:06 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Can anyone tell me about these 2007 white Burgs?
- Replies: 39
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Re: Can anyone tell me about these 2007 white Burgs?
White Burgundy is too risky with Premox being unresolved by the producers. One can either drink them young and below a theoretical peak or roll the dice and age them while risking Premox disasater.
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:24 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8828
Re: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
Another factor has been consuming alcohol with cholesterol statins. My liver function numbers have been slightly elevated and my old doctor was not too concerned. My new doctor basically implied that I was an alcoholic based on the number. It was not off the charts high just elevated. I have cut bac...
- Wed Feb 24, 2010 2:13 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
- Replies: 35
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Re: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
Yes stefan, it was the 2008. 2005 Villages Cuvee is drinking well now with some air. 2004 Shea was delish, but also needs some air to blossom, and it was a nice contrast to 2006 Dehlinger Goldridge, which was richer but less developed. The only Anden that I have tried is 2002 shortly after release a...
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8828
Re: What are you buying these days? Me: Not much....
I have given this topic a lot of thought lately. This year I am trying really hard to stick to a specific budget. February isn't even over yet and I am almost halfway thru the planned amount, owing to the fact that 2 of the mailing lists have already come in. This is going to be a challenge during t...
- Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Back at home, opened a California Pinot
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Re: Back at home, opened a California Pinot
A local casino pours this by the glass, and I have had it a couple of times during their happy hour. It certainly is big and fairly ripe in style, and was suitable for sipping amongst the limited competition on the winelist. My girlfriend remarked that this was very different from the Oregon Pinot's...
- Fri Feb 05, 2010 2:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: '07 Beaucastel in stock at Sherry Lehman for $98.
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Re: '07 Beaucastel in stock at Sherry Lehman for $98.
a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink Pen ink must smell great to RP. Beaucastel has had recent price escalation. The last 2 vintages that I bought were the 1994 at $28 and 1998 at $45. The Coudelet looks like a best buy again. It can be ageworthy and Beaucastel like for a mod...
- Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Harry on WLTV
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- Views: 406
- Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 86 Mouton
- Replies: 6
- Views: 751
Re: TN: 86 Mouton
The 375 of 1986 Mouton that I opened last year was still closed and not giving much even after 24 hours, including mucho decanter time. I felt cheated.
Glenn
Glenn
- Sat Jan 23, 2010 5:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2941
Re: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
The Margaux was courtesy of Paul North. Chilled and wrapped in foil, it was brilliant as it unfolded. Moving to Northern Nevada four and a half years ago was a good decison on my part, and I have few regrets about the move. I have had some good offlines in Sacramento with Bill and in Seattle with Jo...
- Sat Jan 23, 2010 4:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2941
Re: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
In a Cos vertical several years ago my two favorites were 1959 and 1982, I have a bottle on 1994 Cos on deck, which has been perplexing in the past, showing poorly in the vertical, yet was good a few years ago. Angelus is another that gets a slight nod in 1990. Jim, I fondly recall my first taste of...
- Sat Jan 23, 2010 3:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2941
Re: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
I am in the general camp of preferring most 1989's over their 1990 counterpart. I have not had 89 Cos.
I do favor Montrose and Pape Clement in 1990, however 1989 Montrose is only about 1 measly point apart from the 1990. I am happy to own both.
Glenn
I do favor Montrose and Pape Clement in 1990, however 1989 Montrose is only about 1 measly point apart from the 1990. I am happy to own both.
Glenn
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:57 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2941
Re: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
It is funny how this wine started to close down after 2 hours, but now has blossomed again. This Cos is a winner. Yes Bill, there are some good deals to be had. I feel kind of guilty benefitting from others misfortunes, but hey if I don't, then someone else will. The Havens fiasco is really sad. I u...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2941
TN: 1990 Cos d'Estournel
Decanted for 45 minutes while preparing and grilling the elk burgers with a roasted raspberry chipotle glaze. Nice aromatics of red cherry, cedar, charcoal and subtle spice. I did not sense any roasted fruits just good ripe fruit. On the palate there was plenty of red cherries reminiscent of Luddens...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:35 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TNs: 88 Gruaud, 86 Montelena, 93 Insignia, 96 Dominus
- Replies: 14
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Re: TNs: 88 Gruaud, 86 Montelena, 93 Insignia, 96 Dominus
I scratch my head when folks on other boards refer to 1988 as an "off vintage". I guess in their view if it is not a vintage of the century then it is an off vintage. I am seriously considering auctioning off my lone bottle of Lafite in a Hong Kong auction with the hope of some high biddin...
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:21 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A Great New Wine Writer!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1774
Re: A Great New Wine Writer!
Congratulations Chasse. Press credentials can be the golden ticket for trade tastings.
Glenn
Glenn
- Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:17 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: No more futures for me
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3689
Re: No more futures for me
This is very sad. I have not bought futures in recent vintages. Winex was one of my main sources and they were great. I will not buy any prearrivals from PC in today's uncertain economic climate. If they have real delivery problems, not just the usual delays, many people wil be hurt big time. Low pr...
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NYE 2010 Libations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 284
Re: NYE 2010 Libations
Thanks Bill. Last night we enjoyed 1983 Dow Vintage Port with Stilton cheese and some amazing chocolate truffles from Norman Love Confections. The Port is beautifully mature with notes of back licorice and plums and a hint of spice. Lisa requested my signature dish of stuffed Monterey Bay squid with...
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NYE 2010 Libations
- Replies: 3
- Views: 284
NYE 2010 Libations
As usual I preferred to stay in for NYE rather than going out for a celebration with the masses. I like the controlled atmosphere of cooking for myself without be rushed, and of course choosing wines from my cellar. This year we started off with NV Bruno Paillard Champagne, disgorged June 2001. Show...
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Xmas 2009, Day 7
- Replies: 5
- Views: 386
Re: Xmas 2009, Day 7
stefan, you have tasted a good sample of 2007 St. Innocent. While I am not actively seeking out this vintage, if some fire sale pricing occurs I would be a buyer. What have been your favorites?
Glenn
Glenn
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TNs 2002 Branaire 2006 Monsanto CCR
- Replies: 8
- Views: 549
Re: TNs 2002 Branaire 2006 Monsanto CCR
I picked up a few bottles based on the BWE recommendation from a good Zachy's sale a few years ago. I have been letting them sleep and it is good to hear that they are progressing well.
Glenn
Glenn
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 8:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: NYE dinner
- Replies: 3
- Views: 276
Re: TN: NYE dinner
1989 PLL drank last June was a delight. I am glad that it delivered for you.
Glenn
Glenn