Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JimHow

Well done, Gerry. Very well done indeed.

JimHow

I have been honored to have the 1986 Mouton about 4-5 times over the years and it has been consistently amazing every time. It rivals the ‘89 Lynch as my greatest wine ever. It’s hallmark is the finish. I’ve never had a finish on any other wine that even comes close to it. It literally numbs the ner...

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Sorry I missed your call last night Danny, I would have called you back but didn’t gave your number.

JimHow

It was a great day here in Washington yesterday, every one of the kids up on the stage was articulate and forceful, some of the moments quite poignant. The 17 year old girl from East Los Angeles who had lost her brother, the 11 year old girl with the wild hair, and MLK's granddaughter (wow, what a n...

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Cab Fan and MichaelP and 1998 Angelus....

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Nicola's annual sentimental convention speech takes on added meaning as he dons a pro-gun-reform hat in Canadian solidarity in support of U.S. gun reform....

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Kathy and Stuart with 1982 and 1986 Mouton.
The 1986 Mouton was declared/voted the wine of the night....

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Oops yes 76 d'Yquem.
I also see 1970 Giscours and 1970 La Gaffeliere here in the room.
More on the late night festivities later....

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Let's see.... On Saturday night I remember drinking 1982 Mouton, 1986 Mouton, 1998 La Fleur Petrus, 1966 Haut Brion, 1998 Haut Brion, 1998 La Mission, 1982 Figeac, 1998 Figeac, 1982 Lynch Bages, 1998 La Conseillante, 1998 l'Evangile, 1998 Pavie, 1998 Pavie Macquin, 1976 d'Yquem, 1995 d'Yquem, 1986 C...

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Just got out of the crowd.
Seemed like a big crowd.

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Yes I’m at 7th St, a lot of people out here early!

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Sipping on a Diet Coke right now as I read that.
Who is going out to march today?
I want to get back to the national gallery, I just got started yesterday before I got the call for oysters.

JimHow

That was a wild night last night. The Friday night dinners tend to be more raucous than the Saturday night affairs, but this one was up there. We were in a small but comfortable room and the service and food were again great. A big thank you to Marcus for setting us up there. I guess the sommelier d...

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Welcome dragz, I don't know how long to decant it but I do know that's a great wine.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uSjn4bh1BrA

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=umSBEx7im1s

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A crazy scene here at Bistro Cacao.
We just started with Stuart’s 2005 Cristal, 1995 Krug, and 2002 Dom.
I’m making videos, hopefully I can figure out how to post them here from my iPhone...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S6vKvlCgKdg

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With Ed, Jan, and Bill having oysters.
That's me in the foreground, with my serial killer impersonation.

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Well, so much for pacing myself. The Quebecois Contingent met me at my room, where we uncorked a 2002 Pol Roger, which was its usually consistently smooth. We then traveled to Black Salt, the seafood restaurant adjacent to MacArthur's, where we were led to a back room dinner organized by Chris "...

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I'll post more on last night's dinner after I get feeling back in my arms. Hopefully a cup of coffee will help. Stefan and Lucie talked about going to that oyster place near the White House. I'd also like to go see the presidents portraits gallery at some point over the weekend, I hear it gets packe...

JimHow

Great time tonight at Black Salt, we had some great wines, including a bunch of Palmers and Ridge Monte Bellos and d'Yquem.
The '99 Margaux vs. '99 Palmer flight was compelling.
Great to see everyone!
Will report back in the morning.

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Yes I snapped it from my cell phone, I’ll fix it tomorrow.
Dinner is underway!

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Roger.

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The early arrivals are getting together Ian, we will report back.
I'll try to create some videos during this convention.

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Quebecois contingent has arrived.

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We do too!
We'll see you in October.
And maybe a BWE convention in the Rocky Mountain state?

JimHow

Just went out for my daily constitutional, it's chilly out there. But a clear blue sunny sky. The streets are clear from snow. Jean-Nicolas/Frederic, your hotel is directly across the street from mine, I can see the entrance from my window. You guys should stop by later this afternoon, we'll have so...

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Thanks RP, hope to meet you soon!
I've enjoyed your contributions to BWE.
Still time for Saturday and/or Friday night!

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Yes, roads are in great shape Susan.

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We'll miss all you guys, but will toast you.
It's a beautiful day here in DC, hope everybody gets in safely and without problems.

JimHow

We will toast you and all BWEers around the globe, Ian, without whom BWE would not ascend to the heights of the greatest wine web site in the world. I am always conscious to recognize those BWEers who may not be able to attend these in-person events for one reason or another. Your contributions are ...

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I'll bring cash.

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Thanks men, it was an uneventful trip.
I've never had an easier time driving into DC, and during "rush hour" no less.
I'll see you soon.
If anyone needs to contact me my cell number is 207-754-3900.

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Agent How reporting from Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill.
Blue Demon has arrived safely. Over.

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The sun is peeking through here at the Chesapeake House rest stop. It really hasn’t been that bad, a couple slick stretches at the southern end of the Jersey Turnpike but otherwise the roads have been pretty well maintained. Plus there is greatly reduced traffic. Knock on wood, I’m hoping to be in D...

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First snow came at 10:10am Chris, about a half hour south of Hartford. The drive to NYC was smooth, light snow, no accumulation. I crossed the GW Bridge at exactly noon. It’s snowing but not really that bad in the NJ Turnpike just south of Newark. The snow is not accumulating, although there are sli...

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SF Ed and I and a couple others had a 1961 Ducru in Boston in the early days of BWE, it was spectacular.

JimHow

Thanks boys, I’ll be careful. I’m a Mainah! I’ve driven through much worse conditions. But you are right, the number one rule is to not be stupid. Wrapping up the great lobster birthday party, we had 2012 La Fleur de Bouard, 2012 St. Innocent Justice Vineyard, 2012 Domaine de la Janasse, all very lo...

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I cant, I have my nephew’s birthday party this evening here in Maine. Wow this is going to be a big one! I’ll figure it out, the Blue Demon (a/k/a my 278,000 mile 2008 Toyota Corolla) handles pretty well in the snow. Hopefully I won’t have any trouble getting out of New York on Thursday morning. I’l...

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I think I’ll be ok, I’m going to leave early tomorrow morning for NYC.

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