For some reason Marcus your note made me think:
Insignia = golden retriever
LMHB = border collie
Not that either wine was a dog...
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- Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux clowns Cali again (99 Insignia vs 96 LMHB)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1483
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Riesling Les Jardins Ostertag
- Replies: 8
- Views: 805
Re: 2016 Riesling Les Jardins Ostertag
Happy Birthday Nic!
And Danny, second 60th - you look great for 120!
Mine's later this month.
And Danny, second 60th - you look great for 120!
Mine's later this month.
- Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4886
- Views: 1556009
Re: So what have you bought lately?
You should put it in a blind tasting against the Vieux Philip Michael Thomas.jckba wrote:Picked up a 6er of the 2015 Vieux Don Johnson CdP at $44.98/per and with free shipping from Central Wine Merchants in NJ.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Are older wines more likely to be corked than younger wines?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1229
Re: Are older wines more likely to be corked than younger wines?
I agree with Glenn and JC. A corked wine is corked from the get-go and will have its effect on the wine regardless of age, though how obvious that effect might be could vary. And the industry seems to have significantly reduced the percentage of corked bottles.
- Fri Jan 12, 2018 1:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ***BWE 2018 Convention DC: Sat 3/24 Charlie Palmer***
- Replies: 243
- Views: 21430
Re: ***DC '18: March 22-25***
FYI despite the name and the location near M St, that hotel is not in Georgetown. It's between Dupont and Washington Circles.stefan wrote:Several of us are booked at the Washington Marriott Georgetown.
- Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ***BWE 2018 Convention DC: Sat 3/24 Charlie Palmer***
- Replies: 243
- Views: 21430
Re: ***DC '18: March 22-25***
The Saturday dinner is a definite go, so go ahead and make travel and hotel arrangements. Hampton Inn at 901 6th St NW is close to Charlie Palmer and reasonable. I planned to ask for money in February once I have all the details ironed out but I’ll be away, so probably March 1. Love the 1998 theme. ...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: New Year eve to jan 3rd
- Replies: 7
- Views: 785
Re: New Year eve to jan 3rd
Nice selection of wines Nic. Never heard of Pol Carson. Wonder if it gets imported to the US?
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Does Sassicaia Reflect What will Happen With Modern Bordeaux
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1426
Re: Does Sassicaia Reflect What will Happen With Modern Bordeaux
I don’t always drink super-Tuscans, but when I do, I drink Tignanello. I like Sassicaia, Ornellaia, etc. but they don’t wow me enough to buy them. As to the aging question, I agree with Harry. The good ones, even if "modern," will still age well. And I certainly wouldn’t let one Italian Bo...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: It's cold as a bastard.
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5659
Re: It's cold as a bastard.
Awoke to 7 degrees F, winds still howling but not as fiercely as yesterday. Low of 3 predicted tonight but less wind. At least we avoided the snow.
Maybe mild stuff for you Down Easters and Canadians, but more than I’m happy with.
Maybe mild stuff for you Down Easters and Canadians, but more than I’m happy with.
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Question re 1958 Lynch Bages....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1723
Re: Question re 1958 Lynch Bages....
I’m no expert on labels so can’t offer any insight. There are some knowledgeable people on Wine Berserkers who could likely comment on the pictures of the bottles or the store's reputation. Hope it’s great, and I hope your 60th brings you health and happiness. I'll put Tom's and my birth year, 1956,...
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: What is the greatest of the five first growths?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3377
Re: Poll: What is the greatest of the five first growths?
Well, if we’re ranking all 5: Haut Brion - aroma and flavor profile plus consistency Margaux - aroma and flavor profile Lafite - aroma and flavor profile, almost a tie with Margaux Mouton - great highs but least consistent of the 5 Latour - great highs but generally too stern for my palate, never re...
- Wed Jan 03, 2018 4:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: It's cold as a bastard.
- Replies: 65
- Views: 5659
Re: It's cold as a bastard.
You guys can keep your bragging rights. I’m freezing my candy ass off here below the Mason-Dixon line despite awakening to a comparatively balmy 7 degrees. And a big storm, a "bomb cyclone" no less, followed by even colder weather is on its way. We’re heading to FL in February, which almos...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ***2017 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2014 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR***
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5088
Re: ***2017 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2014 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR***
Antoine, I like Bordeaux older than Jim does. Most of those I'm interested in start to drink well at 15 years. Though I've never had it, I would guess that would be the case for your 2006 Calon Segur. People on CellarTracker whose palates are similar to mine say to start opening them in about 5 year...
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ***2017 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2014 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR***
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5088
Re: ***2017 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2014 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR***
A well-reasoned choice, Jim.
Only one?AKR wrote:Johnny Depp says "Truly a great choice, I drink a bottle for breakfast every day"
- Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2001 Ridge Lytton Springs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 954
Re: TN: 2001 Ridge Lytton Springs
While I’ve had a few excellent Ridge Zins aged to 15-20 years that did show a complex transformation, I generally drink them young.
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2001 Ridge Lytton Springs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 954
Re: TN: 2001 Ridge Lytton Springs
I agree with Stefan's comments, and would add that the blend in the Geyserville may give it a slight advantage for long haul aging over the Lytton Springs.
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 875
Re: 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
That should be a treat, Ian. Let us know how it works out.
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 875
Re: 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
Thanks guys. I have one more bottle of 1947 Borgogno, but not the Cannubi. Saving it for her 75th. Or 80th.
- Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
- Replies: 13
- Views: 875
1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi
I bought this about 18 months ago in anticipation of opening it for Peggy's 70th. We took it to the Prime Rib in Baltimore, the site of one of our first dates over 30 years ago. 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (12/26/2017) Stood up for 4 wee...
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 8:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Personal Top Ten 2017
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1046
Re: BWE Personal Top Ten 2017
In no particular order. The 1988s tend to get extra credit in the memorable category as wedding year wines. 1989 Haut Brion 1989 Conseillante 1988 Lynch Bages - my 89s are still too young to make the list, the 88 is à point 1988 Krug 1996 Krug 1996 Salon 1988 Yquem 2001 Yquem 1988 Dal Forno Romano R...
- Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Draining the swamp
- Replies: 1
- Views: 269
Re: Draining the swamp
Now that’s the sort of swamp draining I can get behind! Our Peckerhead-in-Chief could take a lesson. Sorry to hear the Grange was past peak, but the rest all sounded wonderful. I’ve had most of the Granges from the 81 to the 98, many with 20-30 years of age, and have found they don’t really turn int...
- Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Xmas 2017, Day -1
- Replies: 10
- Views: 853
Re: Xmas 2017, Day -1
Now it feels like the holidays. Stefan has started posting the family TNs and all is right with the world. Wishing the very best to you and Jan and the whole gang.
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2014 Lilian Ladouys
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2576
Re: TN: 2014 Lilian Ladouys
Jim, as Benevolent Dictator of BWE, doesn’t the simple act of you opening a bottle make it a 90+ point wine?
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:17 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2001 Chateau Leoville Barton
- Replies: 8
- Views: 647
Re: 2001 Chateau Leoville Barton
Those are structural descriptors Danny. To ne it evokes crisp acidity and great balance. Maybe like Jim's "crunchy" descriptor.
- Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:55 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2017 harvest and visits...(long)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1706
Re: Bordeaux 2017 harvest and visits...(long)
Yes, Danny, like you 2009 was my last Bordeaux futures vintage. I did skip 2010-2015, buying only a few bottles here and there after release. But 2016 EP got its hooks in me, though only 2 cases worth.
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2017 harvest and visits...(long)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1706
Re: Bordeaux 2017 harvest and visits...(long)
Great report as always, and I love the pictures on your site, especially of the people. Thanks for sharing. I broke my "too old to buy young Bordeaux" promise to buy a couple of cases of 2016 futures. I think I'm truly done buying now, but enjoy reading about the latest vintage regardless.
- Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2003 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1412
Re: TN: 2003 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Danny, to truly appreciate Cheval Blanc you must drink it out of a styrofoam cup and pair it with a fast food burger.
- Mon Dec 18, 2017 9:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2003 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1412
Re: TN: 2003 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
At the time, the dire predictions of excessive heat and "scorched" wines scared me off of 2003s. Jancis' take was more nuanced and turned out to be more accurate, but it wasn’t encouraging either. I purchased very little. Pichon Lalande since it is a perennial favorite, and Cos and Pavie b...
- Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Cos d'Estournel - superb Second Cru wine!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1573
Re: Cos d'Estournel - superb Second Cru wine!
Tell me more about the 2003. You mention hype. I recall there being major disagreements over this wine back when it was first bottled and released. From great to over-ripe and roasted and lacking any typicity. So of course I bought 2 bottles to find out for myself. Both are still resting in the cell...
- Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Getting to about that time for BWE Wine of the Year....
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4163
Re: Getting to about that time for BWE Wine of the Year....
Plenty of 2005 love here. I did some serious cellar thinning in preparation for our downsizing. About 35 cases off to auction. I kept all my 2005 Bordeaux.
But I’m leaning towards a 2014 because they are the current release.
But I’m leaning towards a 2014 because they are the current release.
- Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 3 wines for dinner
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1091
Re: 3 wines for dinner
We’ll be in Sarasota Feb 3 to March 3. Possibly booked 2/22 - 2/25.
- Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ***BWE 2018 Convention DC: Sat 3/24 Charlie Palmer***
- Replies: 243
- Views: 21430
Re: ***DC '18: March 22-25***
The Charlie Palmer Alcove room is reserved for Saturday night, March 24. Festivities begin at 6 PM. We'll start with passed hors d'oeuvres and Champagne. The Champagne is resting in my cellar: MV Krug 164eme and 2006 Taittinger Comtes. Dinner at 7 PM or 7:30 PM depending on whether we do a blind tas...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 11:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Anyone ever heard of Dauprat, a Pauillac?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 619
Re: Anyone ever heard of Dauprat, a Pauillac?
I could tell it was Rimmerman without even reading it, based on length alone.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 690097
Re: President Trump
Oh I don’t know. It was an aberration of a campaign. A child molester lost by a whole 1%. Next year two thirds of Senators up for re-election are Democrats. It’s going to be a very difficult year to pick up net seats in the Senate. I think this is right. 48% voted for Moore. He carried the white fe...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
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- Views: 530
Re: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
If DM is for dextromethorphan, it’s also a cough suppressant. Very useful if the cough is getting the better of you. I use just the guaifenesin alone as an expectorant without the cough suppressant to help get the mucus out during the day if the cough isn’t too bad. I also like a humidifier in the b...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
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- Views: 530
Re: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
Rest when you’re exhausted. Feels better.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
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- Views: 690097
Re: President Trump
Decency wins in Alabama.
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 3:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
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- Views: 530
Re: Boy, I've been sick as a dog...
Stay in bed, drink a lot of water, hot liquids, chicken soup. Ibuprofen for aches and pains. Pseudoephedrine (ask your MD first if this is an issue with other meds or if you have hypertension) plus nasal spray decongestant at bedtime to breathe enough to get to sleep. Dextromethorphan at bedtime to ...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 2:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 690097
Re: President Trump
Welcome aboard Felix. I agree that Bush, W in particular with his Midfle East wars, is responsible for far more human suffering and death than Trump. The Bushes had 12 years between them. Trump has only had 1. Give him time. The potentially saving grace with Trump is that he is so overtly vile and s...
- Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5492
- Views: 690097
Re: President Trump
Question for all, but especially for Jim: I think we can agree that Trump is the worst ever President of the United States. At least worst modern day President. Someone who makes us nostalgic for George W. Bush, who we all thought was a terrible President with several catastrophes on his watch - 91...