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- Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Ordering from St. Innocent.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 535
Re: Ordering from St. Innocent.
When I was up there before the eclipse, had a great tour and tasting. Felice was a wonderful person and very accommodating hostess. I didn't have appointment she gave me a tour. She knows Glenn and Stefan as one would expect. I pickup up my fall 2017 club pack. (2015 and some whites which were repla...
- Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2005 Nicolas Potel Volnay Vieilles Vignes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1600
Re: TN: 2005 Nicolas Potel Volnay Vieilles Vignes
I enjoyed my 2005 volnay early, and was very satisfied. I guess I was lucky. I must admit not loving his premier crus for 2005 as they aged.
Bill
Bill
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 2:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Rauz(s)an Segla et al
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1056
Re: TN: Rauz(s)an Segla et al
No, I did not Arv.
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Rauz(s)an Segla et al
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1056
Re: TN: Rauz(s)an Segla et al
Too hot for Bordeaux probably means we had to eat inside with the air conditioner blasting as it was 102F outside. I agree, it's only too hot if you are drinking the wines outside. For me the wine of the night was the 95 La Grave a Pomerol. Resolved, balanced and excellent structure. Using Arv's sco...
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Canadian ER (NWR)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 540
Re: Canadian ER (NWR)
Sorry for your misfortune.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Did we lose a generation of great Bordeaux because of RMP?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2415
Re: Did we lose a generation of great Bordeaux because of RMP?
I know one winemaker of a well known super premium cab who privately confessed he read Parker and to paraphrase, he chased points. He felt most in the industry did. If it happened in Cali, I suspect it also happened in Bordeaux. In the marketplace, points mean $$$ and winemaking is an economic ventu...
- Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Impressions of 2016 Bordeaux
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3033
Re: Impressions of 2016 Bordeaux
Ian, let me play the part of the old retired guy yelling "get off my lawn". I'm sure your notes are spot on, but for me, the train left the station. With the cheapest being about $104 and rapidly escalating, I'm wish you buyers well.
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: WA 40% sold to Michelin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 262
- Sun Jul 02, 2017 2:57 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Canada Turns 150 Tomorrow
- Replies: 13
- Views: 875
Re: Canada Turns 150 Tomorrow
Happy Birthday to our Friend of the North. Enjoy.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Brane Cantenac et al
- Replies: 6
- Views: 943
Re: TN: Brane Cantenac et al
Fun night last night. My surprise of the night was Arv's Freemark Abbey a splendid California cab. I'd have to say it was my wine of the night. Clerc Milon, opened nicely but by the end of the night it lost its way. Low acidity was its weak point. Cardinale, very Bordeaux-like. Much more acidity tha...
- Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent: 2014 or 2015?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 445
Re: St. Innocent: 2014 or 2015?
If you can wait, I'll be up at St. Innocent around August 22 to collect by recent purchase.
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A very nice complex 2012
- Replies: 6
- Views: 577
Re: A very nice complex 2012
Hey Nic, I like Malartic but I haven't tried the 2012 yet. Glad to see you like the 2012 vintage. I continue to be impressed by it. Not powerful 50 year wines, but generally well structured 20 year wines.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Last Thursday life deception
- Replies: 7
- Views: 564
Re: Last Thursday life deception
Aloha Nic. As you know, I live in California but none of the wines you drank interest me. I cellar very few Caiis because they don't inspire me. Hope all is well.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Jun 13, 2017 12:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Top 3 Communes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2269
Re: Top 3 Communes
St. Julien
Pauillac
Margaux
So, I'm an outlier.
Pauillac
Margaux
So, I'm an outlier.
- Sun May 28, 2017 4:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The fraud that is Grand Puy Lacoste.
- Replies: 136
- Views: 13161
Re: The fraud that is Grand Puy Lacoste.
Can we say HYPERBOLE or in this electronic age TROLL. Never had a bad 1982, though not every bottle of Petrus is perfect either. It's not a fraud but it may be underperforming. Underperforming is not a trait solely owned by GPL. I do understand you don't like. That's your right. Oh well..
Bill
Bill
- Thu May 04, 2017 9:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3416
Re: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
I'm sitting here in Hawaii reading this and, again, I must agree with Stefan, LaLagune sucks. For those who made the mistake of buying this swirl of any vintage, I'll take it off your hands - at fire sale prices. Regards to all. Sorry, it's time snorkel.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN:06 du Tertre [Margaux] 98 Clos Fourtet [St Emilion] et al
- Replies: 2
- Views: 350
Re: TN:06 du Tertre [Margaux] 98 Clos Fourtet [St Emilion] et al
Thanks Arv for setting this dinner up. The blind tasting was fun though I realized how poorly I do at this type of challenge. Still the wines while different were palate pleasers. Nice to see the we (Sacramento) are finally gathering momentum towards a healthy wine group.
- Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pape Clement @ the Musket Room 4/3
- Replies: 11
- Views: 897
Re: Pape Clement @ the Musket Room 4/3
Thanks for the notes. Nice lineup.
Bill
Bill
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2017 BWE SF: thank you to the participants
- Replies: 4
- Views: 319
Re: 2017 BWE SF: thank you to the participants
Nick, It was our pleasure showing you the City. It's a place that I truly love and miss. I just hope that our tour gave you a small taste of the uniqueness of the City. I definitely agree with your feelings toward the BWE Board. Great people and good wine. Hopefully someday I'll make it up to beauti...
- Mon Mar 27, 2017 1:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Saturday Night Topped the Week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 416
Re: Saturday Night Topped the Week
Thanks for your help this weekend Danny. Slowly on the mend.
Don't forget Point Lobos State Park. On Highway One about 3 miles south of Carmel Valley Road. Enjoy Palm Springs.
Sorry about your Mom.
Safe travels.
Bill
Don't forget Point Lobos State Park. On Highway One about 3 miles south of Carmel Valley Road. Enjoy Palm Springs.
Sorry about your Mom.
Safe travels.
Bill
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 7:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE New member
- Replies: 4
- Views: 200
Re: BWE New member
Welcome Jean-Fred. Looking forward to meeting you.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Omni Convention Guests.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 138
Omni Convention Guests.
I'll be getting into the Onmi today (Friday) about 3:00 pm.
If you want, come by and say hello. I'll be there as blew out my back on Wednesday and I'm in sedentary mode.
William Partmann
If you want, come by and say hello. I'll be there as blew out my back on Wednesday and I'm in sedentary mode.
William Partmann
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4987
Re: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
Jim, I'll sample anything, but remember, I have to live through this weekend.
Safe flight.
Safe flight.
- Wed Mar 22, 2017 3:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4987
Re: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
For Friday, I'll bring a small Grand Cru (Potel 2004 Clos St Denis) in the Burgundy category and the Peter Michael.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4987
Re: UPDATED: BWE 2017 Wine Flight Organizer Thread
On Friday, I don't have any 90's cabs but I do have a 2002 Peter Michael Les Pavots, if that is acceptable. On Saturday, I will bring the 1982 GPL and 2001 Ch. de Myrat for Arv. and probably a 1996 Brodeaux. BTW Bill, I'm looking forward to the 82 La Lagune. As I recall it had a very Bergundian natu...
- Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Brick through the window.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1344
Re: Brick through the window.
If the brick had mustard on it, then you're probably looking for some hotdog.
Humor often is the best medicine.
Humor often is the best medicine.
- Mon Mar 13, 2017 11:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Brick through the window.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1344
Re: Brick through the window.
Sorry Jim. Hatred seems to be everywhere. Insanity rules the day. As Willie the Shake said: The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.
- Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Sat night event - is anyone bringing Sauternes/Barsac?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 211
Re: BWE Sat night event - is anyone bringing Sauternes/Barsac?
I could bring a 2001 Sauternes.
- Sun Mar 12, 2017 4:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Biggest Recent Disappointment?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3175
Re: Biggest Recent Disappointment?
2000 Rauzan Gassies. I've had it before and liked it. This time the fruit was a no show so the acid was a bit much. I suspect it needs more time before the fruit reappears.
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 2:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Light Boosting your expectations for BWE 2017
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1834
Re: Light Boosting your expectations for BWE 2017
Well if Bill is thinking about a 1982 Canon, and I'm bring an '82 Grand Puy Lacoste, that's the start of an '82 horizontal. I'll have to think about Friday. I'm looking forward to meeting you Nick and seeing old friends.
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 17th Birthday to Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1396
Re: Happy 17th Birthday to Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts!
Happy Birthday from the Left Coast.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:08 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: William P, what were those two Loxton syrahs you liked?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 138
Re: William P, what were those two Loxton syrahs you liked?
2013 is what I recently had. But I had no complaints last year about the 2012.
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So who is staying where in SF?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 602
Re: So who is staying where in SF?
The Omni.
- Wed Feb 08, 2017 4:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Not a cheerleader for SI
- Replies: 3
- Views: 279
Re: Not a cheerleader for SI
Well Bill, I for one, appreciate your cheerleading on this one. You and Glenn definitely got me tasting and cellaring this winery. Though, I tend to drink them young just because they are so accessible (except for 2011).
Bill
Bill
- Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St Innocent 2008 Shea Pinot Noir
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1351
Re: St Innocent 2008 Shea Pinot Noir
You two were way ahead of the curve. I only started buying in 2012. Thanks for the notes.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:47 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2012 Bordeaux summary?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 729
Re: 2012 Bordeaux summary?
I noticed that the appellation of Marquax has been very rewarding. I've had Rauzan Segla twice and love it and Cantenac Brown once (like it). I liked Pontet Canet but only had a taste - enough to buy a bottle. Baud Haut and Haut Bergey have been winners.
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:57 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What's wrong with 2012?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 233
What's wrong with 2012?
I realize that I've been away from the Bordeaux market for far too long. So I have no experience in "rating" the past vintage. I reentered the market with a few purchases this year and most were in the 2012 vintage. I've reviewed the pundits and the pricing and 2012 is an OK year with gene...
- Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 1998 Ch. La Louviere, Pessac-Leognan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 207
Re: TN 1998 Ch. La Louviere, Pessac-Leognan
Hey Art, I'll be on the Island in May. We staying at the Terrace in Mauna Lani Resort. You two want to come over for dinner and wine? I know it's a crappy ride home.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: SF Convention: Response from the Omni. SF.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 7550
Re: SF Convention: Response from the Omni. SF.
Great price Chris.
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: SF Convention: Response from the Omni. SF.
- Replies: 67
- Views: 7550
Re: SF Convention: Response from the Omni. SF.
It's fairly obvious what's going on. With the deep discounters and bidding sites, hotels like the Onmi are moving their "low" prices around to various sites so nobody can make a deep run at them for the discounted price. When I bid on Hotwire I got the Onmi for $215 a night. When I next ch...