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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...

Claudius, are you starting to warm up to some of your remaining 1994's?

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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.

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1983 and 1989 were strong vintages for Cantermerle.

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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.

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

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 ...

Bill, enjoy the new rig. It looks like a beauty.

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,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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The trainwreck has finally derailed. There was some good wine info amongst the bickering and chest thumping that will be missed.

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...

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.

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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

Congratulations Chasse. Press credentials can be the golden ticket for trade tastings.

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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...

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...

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...

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?

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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.

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1989 PLL drank last June was a delight. I am glad that it delivered for you.

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