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And I’ve just about had enough of the far left as well. I thought you like Bernie? I also think Bernie would have won in 2016, but Bernie screwed up. He waited until the 11th hour to get into the race, he steadfastly refused to support being a Democrat’s despite running for the Democratic nominatio...

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I haven’t followed it closely, but my impression is that Gloria was priced more like Cantemerle and du Tertre (and yes, Branaire Ducru) until recently. Leoville Barton, GPL and wines of that ilk have always been a good bit more expensive.

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I was in Trader Joe’s and recalled Marcus said they had the 16 Sociando in stock, so I grabbed one for a try as it was not at the UGC. Overall, I agree with Marcus’ impressions— this is big and ripe for Sociando, not showing any telltale green notes. I found it less tannic and astringency than his b...

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She will hold on until then. 1 year, 4 months.

She has to. Please lord.

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When this sad, sordid reaches its crescendo, there’s an excellent chance that it will all boil down to the integrity and wisdom (assuming he has any) of John Roberts.

Of course, this all assumes Putin let’s Trump lose in 2020.

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19 years later, I still can’t believe how docile we all were in 2000 after the Supreme Court stopped the recount and stole the election for Bush. Al Gore won Florida by 1000s, probably tens of thousands of votes, and we just rolled over when an overtly political decision by 5 old dudes (ok one was a...

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I read a thoughtful, informed article about what’s likely to happen on Nov 7th if Trump loses the election, especially if it’s close. We can be sure he will howl at the moon about voter fraud and he’s very likely to egg his supporters on to violence in the streets. I’d bet the farm he refuses to con...

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Just tried a 16 Sociando!

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My choice would be a Warren-Booker ticket. Or what about Warren-Abrams? They’d be tough to beat.

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Yes I like it, but don't think its particularly cheap any more. Their label remains beautiful as always! Yes true, prices have crept up. I got the 09 for $35 just after release, but it’s usually above $50 nowadays to be sure. I guess I was thinking about the auction and consignment market being com...

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I am confident I could set up some visits but I realistically do not have anything like the time to set everything else up which Tim described in some detail, given my work and other non work commitments plus not being fluent in French. It is a mammoth task if you have a large group. Last time we d...

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Well, I was being diplomatic about Biden and acknowledging I have no idea what he’s really like off the stage. For sure, the evidence we do have looks bad though. Of course, all but hard core MAGA members (perhaps 35% of the populace?) will either vote for anyone from last night’s stage over Trump o...

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JimHow wrote:That 2002 Gloria that you and I scored on was a beauty as well.

I reached for one of those lovely 02s (I still have 3-4) but to my surprise I pulled out a 1996 from my Gloria pile instead! I forgot I had one of these.

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Sipping on a lovely, cool fruited, minty-herbal, high toned 1996 Gloria with dinner. Quite Graves-y in profile and simply delicious. Fully mature to boot, but will hold here for a long while. Many inexpensive claret have (at various times) received beaucoup online love — Sociando, Lanessan, Lafon Ro...

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JimHow wrote:I like Mayor Pete too. I like all of them, except for Kamala. And I'm not big on Klobuchar either.

Sums up my feelings too. I do worry about Biden slipping though.

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I’ll be in NYC for a couple of days in mid-December. Perhaps we can all gather then if folks are still around.

Wishing you a speedy convalescence, Jacques.

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Denver is at your disposal, sir. The 4th being a Friday, we need at least a party of 8 or more to book the back room. We can get to 6 with Tom&Gail and other locals, so who else is flying in for the weekend? Jacques? Nic? All are welcome. If an even smallish contingent wants to fly in, we can re...

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Last night we drank half of a 750ml of the 2001 Coutet while watching The Phantom Thread , a creepy period piece featuring Daniel Day Lewis. It remains a brilliant wine, not too sweet, lots of stoniness, and aging well. I only have two left from a case left purchased EP, which was one of the rare t...

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I ordered 6 bottles of the 2016 Sociando for $36. Neal Martin’s note convinced me.

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My 2000 SM have shown a lot of variability over the last 3-4 bottles, a couple were excellent and the other two were super green. Too green. I believe it was Orlando Bobby who posed the question if the 00 is getting greener with age, and some bottles sure seem to be.

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Count me in, Bill (we’re clearly looking at the same wines)...

WineBid winnings (just closed):
-2 bottles 1991 Riojanas Monte Real Reserva
-1 bottle 1995 Les Carmes Haut Brion
-2 bottles 1996 Haut Bailly
-1 bottle 2000 Magdelaine

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-3 bottles 1998 Grand Mayne ($61.60 all-in at auction, great deal in my book on a nearly-mature classic)

Got my eyes on some Winebid stuff too, closing later today.

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I agree with all that you say here, but let’s get real: all we want to know is your opinion on Haut Bages Liberal!!!

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Like virtually all things in wine (and life?), the right amount of a given characteristic — rusticity, fruit, brett, green, tannin, acid, alcohol, even new oak — is a good thing while too much (or too little) is bad. The rub is always that one man’s balance is another's affront.

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Really thoroughly enjoyed a 2000 Brane Cantenac not all that long ago, as Arv and I discussed. It was around the 2000 vintage or maybe the 1998 that Brane began its renaissance. I bought some 05 and 09 too.

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Loved the 89 and 90 of this wine. Drank a bunch in grad school. I’ve enjoyed later years too — the 98 and 00 in particular — but never quite as much.

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Hard to go wrong at $8, Jacques. But I’d temper expectations, looking for a clean, balanced, 90-point chardonnay with a little bit of extra depth. If you enjoy it more than that, so much the better!

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I see, Patrick. Also you do not pay capital gains tax on wines you consign that way. Very wise. But no good for me as I have never sold a bottle of wine and have no intentions of parting with any of my darlings except by consuming them. Indeed, my approach only makes sense if a portion of your cell...

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2009 Wind Gap Chardonnay 'Yuen' James Berry & Brosseau Vineyards I've waxed before about the brilliant chardonnays from this producer, but as I enjoy a 10 year bottling tonight, I have to beat my breast again on this -- these are terrific, balanced, Burgundian-styled wines, and given the pricin...

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jal wrote:I haven't tasted the 2017 Niellon Chassagne Village Patrick. Hopefully it won't disappoint.

Read some very positive notes on the 2017 Niellon Bourgogne blanc on Berserkers, so I figured the Chassagne village had to be good!

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How do you get a 15% discount at K&L, Patrick? Easiest way is from auction proceeds— if you take store credit instead of cash, they waive the 15% seller’s commission. So I think of it as 15% off what I’d pay if using cash. Not bad for dumping wines I have outgrown (eg post-2001 chateauneuf du P...

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After sending 199 bottles of wine off to sell at auction this week, I rewarded myself with: -4 bottles 2016 Grand Puy Lacoste (per Ian’s notes) -4 bottles 2017 Niellon Chassagne Montrachet (per all things Jacques) The Niellon is pretty reasonable given my 15% discount at K&L, making them $42.50/...

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We are at your disposal, sir. Any time. Thanks for the info on the red bubbly, that was really good. Yes, the Billaud Simon was a 2010, can’t recall which vineyard. Ive has a bunch of those 2010 B-S (picked up cheap once upon a time), they all have been really good and none have showed any sign of o...

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Nice haul, Chris. My kinda wines.

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+2 (never done a meal at a Chateau, but sounds like the best). Via projection, I still think about the BWE dinner at Chateau Margaux.

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stefan wrote:How much is corkage on the Paris-Bordeaux TGV?

I like how you roll.

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1990 was such an amazing year for so many of the classic styled St Emilions. I wish I had bought more of them during the 90's era. But, saying that, realistically they would not have survived if within my clutches. Like the radiant 2003 St Estephes and Cote Roties, you just can't help yourself, and...

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Assuming we have a big group, I like Ian’s idea of splitting into 2 smaller groups during the day as it (a) gives us flexibility to depending on our final headcount, and (b) keeps our options open for getting visits into smaller/more exclusive addresses. Once we have a week selected, we can start th...

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Week of March 23rd?

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If moved to March, I am 100% in and Brendan is 90+%. And as much as I can do from Colorado, I am ready to help.

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