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by Winona Chief
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
Replies: 1979
Views: 189966

Re: What are we drinking in lockdown?

Marjorie had two Zoom video happy hours on Friday - she drank 2007 Maximun Grunhauser Abtsberger Spatlese and 2012 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch. I had a taste of each, both very good German Riesling. Just having one glass of wine most nights so we’ve been going through mostly 375s as all of the follow...
by Winona Chief
Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:27 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548003

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Only non-Champagne I’ve bought this year have been three red Bordeaux from the 1980s (of course) - 1982 Branaire Ducru, 1982 Bon Pasteur and 1986 Talbot.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2020 Washington DC - Friday night
Replies: 17
Views: 1037

Re: 2020 Washington DC - Friday night

Great evening. My favorites were the Champagnes and three Latricieres - elegant, light and airy. The later reds (which I only had a teaspoon or two each) were very good and had more flavor intensity but I wasn’t in the mood for that.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:57 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Have there been good Bordeaux made since the 80s?
Replies: 73
Views: 3944

Re: Have there been good Bordeaux made since the 80s?

Oh, that 1982 Talbot. At a blind tasting 20+ years ago. The wine I guessed to be 1982 Latour was revealed to be 1982 Talbot.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Mon Mar 02, 2020 11:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Have there been good Bordeaux made since the 80s?
Replies: 73
Views: 3944

Re: Have there been good Bordeaux made since the 80s?

Just a few thoughts: Many of the 1986 red Bordeaux wines were shut down for the first 20-25 years. Talbot is one of my favorite 1986s along with Rausan Segla. Many of the other top 1986s are really coming on strong now. Many of the wines of Saint Emilion from the 1960s and 1970s were thin and green....
by Winona Chief
Mon Feb 24, 2020 11:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Audouze outdoes himself...
Replies: 28
Views: 1631

Re: Audouze outdoes himself...

I think some of the 1990 Bordeaux are at peak or approaching peak and I have had a few that were past peak. Most of the best 1989 red Bordeaux, although wonderful now, will be better in the future (like maybe 5 to 10 years). Just my opinion - feel free to disagree.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Fri Feb 21, 2020 6:35 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Second wine night in Fort Lauderdale
Replies: 25
Views: 1462

Re: Second wine night in Fort Lauderdale

I participated in a 1982 Bordeaux horizontal in mid-January in the DC area with the Pichon Lalande easily topping all comers including Margaux, Leoville Las Cases and Cos d’Estournel. This bottle of 1982 PLL was not fading. Another bottle of 1982 PLL shared with with Rob & Susan down in Charlott...
by Winona Chief
Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2014 Château Calon-Ségur (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)
Replies: 6
Views: 605

Re: TN: 2014 Château Calon-Ségur (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)

2014 was a very good year for both Red Bordeaux and Sauternes/Barsac. Really classy and reasonably priced compared with 2015 and 2016.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM
Replies: 163
Views: 9862

Re: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM

Blanquito,

I’ve got a bottle of 1971 Tokaji Aszu waiting for you.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM
Replies: 163
Views: 9862

Re: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM

So far, only 2 bottles purchased: 2 2008 Dom P to replace the 2 consumed so far this year.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2008 Dom Perignon
Replies: 22
Views: 1069

Re: 2008 Dom Perignon

I think I’ll open another bottle of 2008 Dom tonight. I have come to just love Champagne (in many different styles, ages and flavor profiles). If it tastes good I will drink it. I have had some that I thought were too young and some that I thought were too old. But it’s all just my personal taste. B...
by Winona Chief
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:49 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2008 Dom Perignon
Replies: 22
Views: 1069

Re: 2008 Dom Perignon

Typical Blanquito: “way too young” Well, I opened one of my 2008 Dons at an ‘82 Bordeaux dinner last Sunday. I thought it was great for current drinking (Panos scored it at 95) and I will be opening another bottle at the next appropriate occasion. By the way, 1982 Pichon Lalande is really rocking an...
by Winona Chief
Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Dinner at Domaine de Chevalier
Replies: 8
Views: 1067

Re: Dinner at Domaine de Chevalier

Speaking of Domaine de Chevalier, Olivier Bernard had a bunch of his wines shipped to DC for a blowout wine dinner at the Embassy of France here in DC this past Tuesday night. It was a great party. Olivier Bernard is quite a guy. Did this at Black Salt too about 5 years ago. We had 6 of his white wi...
by Winona Chief
Sat Jan 25, 2020 7:20 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM
Replies: 163
Views: 9862

Re: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM

Still at zero bottles purchased this year but I plan on buying some more 2008 Dom P soon.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Tue Jan 14, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM
Replies: 163
Views: 9862

Re: BUYING WINES DURING THE 2020 BUYING MORATORIUM

Haven’t bought anything yet this year. Wondering if those $10-$20 Pinot Grigio, Rose or Côte du Rhône count when they are purchased to bring to a party or to bring to someone’s house. Don’t think they should because they aren’t for cellaring and are bought for some others preference.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: *** BWE DC 2020 Convention Friday March 6 dinner Bistro Bis
Replies: 75
Views: 5397

Re: BWE DC 2020 Friday March 6 dinner Bistro Bis

Probably need to add me to the list - Marjorie, too.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Looking for red burgs: Robert Chevillon any good?
Replies: 35
Views: 1646

Re: Looking for red burgs: Robert Chevillon any good?

Patrick, Count me as a fan of Chevillon - my favorite producer in NSG. Their 2002 Bousselots (one of their least expensive) is wonderful - one of my wines of the year a couple years ago. Of course, this is just my preference and taste in Burgundy can vary widely even amongst sophisticated wine drink...
by Winona Chief
Wed Dec 04, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: I'm done buying wine for a year. Who is with me?
Replies: 108
Views: 5265

Re: I'm done buying wine for a year. Who is with me?

What about a Champagne exemption. I’ve got enough still wine but I seem to keep running out of Champagne.

I will also need a two mixed case exemption for mature wines I stumble upon.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving wines
Replies: 26
Views: 1233

Re: Thanksgiving wines

Well, I didn’t get to open all the bottles I brought. Get together with friends at a neighbor’s house. There was already a pretty good 2016 Italian Barbera and an adequate Ste Michelle Dry Riesling open when I arrived. Of the wines I brought, great showing by the NV Vilmart Rubis (very pale pink), e...
by Winona Chief
Thu Nov 28, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving wines
Replies: 26
Views: 1233

Re: Thanksgiving wines

Don’t think I have had the one David is drinking but I have thoroughly enjoyed recent vintages (2012 on) of Bouchard Meursault Perrieres and Genevrieres. Great white Burgundy at $100 or less.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thanksgiving wines
Replies: 26
Views: 1233

Re: Thanksgiving wines

Still trying to figure this out. Thinking of going with a Blanc des Blancs and a Rose Champagne plus St Innocent Pinot Noir, German Riesling and red Bordeaux.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Friday 6:15 at Montmartre -- discussion thread
Replies: 26
Views: 1125

Re: Friday 6:15 at Montmartre -- discussion thread

6:15 sounds good.

Thinking maybe 1982 Gruaud Larose to go into that vertical. Plus of course some Champagne.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:20 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Friday 6:15 at Montmartre -- discussion thread
Replies: 26
Views: 1125

Re: Friday 5:30 at Montmartre -- discussion thread

It’s about 3 miles from the Reagan Building. Fastest way probably subway from Federal Triangle to Eastern Market on the Blue/Orange line - about a 10 minute ride. Don’t worry too much about being a little late.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: An evening of 1989 Bordeaux not blighted by TCA
Replies: 13
Views: 789

Re: An evening of 1989 Bordeaux not blighted by TCA

Glenn,

Why don’t you ask Blanquito how many Blanquitos it needs now?

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Oct 12, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: An evening of 1985 Bordeaux blighted by TCA
Replies: 9
Views: 477

Re: An evening of 1985 Bordeaux blighted by TCA

Thanks for posting your tasting notes. Always good to see another perspective. Too bad about the corked wines. I was at a 1985 Bordeaux in DC in September 2018 and the wines were all over the place. Leoville Las Cases was corked and some of the others suffered from less than ideal storage. That bein...
by Winona Chief
Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Friday 6:15 at Montmartre -- discussion thread
Replies: 26
Views: 1125

Re: Friday 5:30 at Montmartre -- discussion thread

I vote for 1995 l’Evangile or Magdelaine from Ian and would be quite happy with 2009 or 2010 Conseillante or one red Burgundies from Marc.

I plan to bring a nice Champagne and appropriate red Bordeaux.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:37 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Flying visit to DC
Replies: 26
Views: 971

Re: Flying visit to DC

David,

Marjorie says she will join us under the same terms - only if she isn’t the only woman. So if Peggy is in, Marjorie is too.

I plan to bring Champagne and an appropriate red Bordeaux.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Flying visit to DC
Replies: 26
Views: 971

Re: Flying visit to DC

I would really prefer to do this on Wednesday evening.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Wed Oct 09, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Flying visit to DC
Replies: 26
Views: 971

Re: Flying visit to DC

I can’t do the 17th but I am available for dinner on either the 16th or the 18th. My preference would be for Wednesday, the 16th.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE DC '20: MARCH 5-8, 2020
Replies: 43
Views: 1759

Re: BWE DC '20

Both late February and early March work for me. Other obligations in most of April and early May make those dates a no go for me.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:50 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Chris B in town and a few 2005s from half bottles.
Replies: 10
Views: 623

Re: TN: Chris B in town and a few 2005s from half bottles.

Sorry to be so slow in responding. This was a really fine evening - these small gatherings where you can spend a bit of time with each wine (and perhaps revisit later) are so nice. Lot of very nice wines. Many thanks to Banquito for putting this together. The Champagne from Bertrand Delespierre was ...
by Winona Chief
Tue Aug 13, 2019 3:16 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 1982 du Tertre
Replies: 8
Views: 832

Re: 1982 du Tertre

Pretty nice 2001 du Tertre last night here in Longmont, Colorado. Always been a fan of 2001 Bordeaux so not surprised. I think it was a close-out of some sort at Bassins that I bought earlier this year for about $50.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sun Aug 11, 2019 10:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 62 Lafite, 74 Haut Brion, 88 Leoville Barton, etc
Replies: 8
Views: 620

Re: TN: 62 Lafite, 74 Haut Brion, 88 Leoville Barton, etc

Not surprised by the good showing of the 1974 Haut Brion - Latour, La Mission Haut Brion and Trotanoy were all excellent in 1974, though many other Bordeaux were weak in that vintage. 1962 was a whole different story, many of the wines were wonderful but overlooked because of the 1961’s famous reput...
by Winona Chief
Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: President Trump
Replies: 5480
Views: 684344

Re: President Trump

Other than to say that I think the Democrats focusing on Russia is a bad idea, I will try to stay out of this discussion. However, I do plan to share a few bottles of wine with Gary Rust tonight and a bunch more tomorrow night.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548003

Re: So what have you bought lately?

I bought a few bottles of Bordeaux at the NH store in Hampton on Wednesday and now I’ve got a few of those $25 gift cards. I didn’t even know that promotion was going on. Today some Champagne at MacArthur’s. Mostly buying early drinkers and Champagne these days. Not a whole lot for cellaring. Chris ...
by Winona Chief
Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:21 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: stefanJr Comes to Town
Replies: 17
Views: 938

Re: stefanJr Comes to Town

1975 Giscours has always been wonderful - I have enjoyed it many times over the years. However, I would rank Rauzan Segla above Giscours. Brane Cantenac has really stepped up its game in recent vintages.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Wed Jul 17, 2019 12:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Denver’s 3rd Annual Pool Party, July 14th
Replies: 20
Views: 1058

Re: Denver’s 3rd Annual Pool Party, July 14th

Sounds like a great time. Wish I could have joined in on the fun.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:17 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: DC group: possible dinner next month?
Replies: 4
Views: 321

Re: DC group: possible dinner next month?

I’ll be back in town on August 20. Anytime after that works for me. I think Dino’s will be closing for good around September 15-20. Amazing that I have service here at the base of Katahdin in Baxter State Park (Maine).

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:38 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is 2014 La Conseillante any good?
Replies: 10
Views: 774

Re: Is 2014 La Conseillante any good?

Another very good red Bordeaux from the very good 2014 vintage. Not so slutty as some of the riper years (2009 and 2015 for example), more like solid classic Bordeaux. Showed well at the big Conseillante vertical with Marielle Cazaux at the Embassy of France last November.

Chris Bublitz
by Winona Chief
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548003

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Good catch, Jim, on the 2014 Pichon Lalande - great price to0!

I think William P also did well to get that 2015 Branaire at a great price.

Chris Bublitz