Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

Scott: I agree that Sanders believes in his shtick. He's a true believer, apparently unable to assimilate or accommodate any alternative point of view. That may all be real or partially phony. He's even more unfit to lead if his unwillingness to compromise is all real. Sanders' true phoniness rests ...

DavidG

Thanks, I may pop a 2009 while reading your How To Drink A Young Wine post. Will hold the 2010s for now.

DavidG

Yeah, I think you're right about the votes on the Iraq war...

And I don't think Bernie's been dirty in his criticism of Hillary. He's got every right to push on. But I do think he hides his plans and talks in platitudes.

DavidG

Well we agree that most politicians are worthy of disdain because they are bought and paid for phonies. I'll put Hillary in that group but I don't think she's any worse than the rest of them. Do you think that every politician that George W and gang conned into believing that a war was needed to rid...

DavidG

Jim you keep talking about phonies yet you seem to use the term only for the candidates you dislike. Sanders is a bigger phony than Clinton, by a mile. He outright lies or refuses to answer to cover up his past and his present, and so far mostly gets away with it. At least we know the lies Hillary t...

DavidG

Anyone try the 2009 or 2010 versions of this?

DavidG

The big question isn't how low the campaign will go. We know the answer to that. The big question is whether Trump actually has a shot at winning. Trump's lowest common denominator appeal is his greatest asset in terms of electability and his greatest liability should he attain the office. Would he ...

DavidG

Scott, i am in complete agreement with your view of the upcoming campaign.

Jacques, that's some funny/scary $hit! I was about to write that Hillary is the least scary of the bunch until I read that.

DavidG

I agree Scott. Jeff is enthusiastic. And he's consistent and reliable. He's not a Parker clone but his palate aligns a lot more closely to Parker than anyone else I know. If your palate preferences trend to those of the Orlando Bobbies or if you lean AFWE, your favorites and Jeff's will be largely d...

DavidG

Another thumbs up from me.

DavidG

Right now it looks like Clinton is limping towards the finish line but still overwhelmingly likely to be the nominee. The lack of momentum would be another hurdle, on top of all the stuff that Trump will be able to throw at her in the general. She needs a convincing win in California, if only for th...

DavidG

When Jim How pulls the cork on a 5-10 year old Bordeau, it doesn't have th balls to shut down.

DavidG

Who Who Shall Rename Maneless?

I bought 6 of the 2012 Pape and 4 of the 2010 Baron. It had nothing to do with RP scores, and everything to do with the BWE (Buy Wine Enabling) Brethren.

DavidG

You may be right, Jim. There is sooooo much stuff the Republicans have stockpiled against her. The email server is a non-issue in terms of reality as far as I'm concerned, but I'm certain it will be used to great effect against her in the general election. If Bernie had gone after Hilary on the emai...

DavidG

I didn't renew my eRP subscription last year as I was no longer paying any attention to Parker, and the bulletin board was withering on the vine. Plus I'm no longer buying young Bordeaux, and I can get a good fix on Bordeaux from reading Jeff Leve's and Alex's comments.

DavidG

Bernie's acting like a sore loser. Even moreso his surrogates, but i don't know how much of that to attribute to him. Bernie never was a Democrat so I'm not really surprised that he's not supporting the party. He never has, financially or politically. He was/is delusional to think the party establis...

DavidG

Interesting, Stuart. I thought they plateaued aftet the Chinese interest peaked. I've always been better at picking the buying opportunity lows than at recognizing the peak selling opportunities when it comes to stocks. Guess my performance with wines is consistent. It's a good thing that for the mo...

DavidG

Welcome Noah. Enjoy reading your posts on WB and looking forward to seeing you post here too. I missed the big BWE event this year due to some family health issues. Looks like I also missed the Bassins Bordeaux buying event of the decade with all of those heavily discounted 2002s. That's a board fav...

DavidG

My Lafite went to auction when prices got silly. Held on to the 88 only (wedding year). Enjoyed the ones I drank. All in all I've got no complaints.

DavidG

I found it interesting that Stephanie Bouard Rival said she went to finance school and worked in the banking industry to prove she could do something else. I suspect mom and dad pointed her in that direction specifically to prepare her for a career running the family business.

DavidG

"Some restaurants." Wonder how much this will really open things up. I think the discussion on WB by people who read this closely suggested it won't be as wide open as thought.

DavidG

PLL is a favorite. California Cabs, even those that age well, still don't turn into Bordeaux, and I think your experience with this comparison bears that out Marcus.

DavidG

Excellent report Ian. Still waiting on my 1996s. Stopped buying younger vintages of LLC years ago due to its glacial development.

DavidG

Very sorry to hear that Prof. Dubordieu is so ill.

DavidG

Great report, Alex. You made it quite clear what you liked/didn't like about each wine and where you were excited vs. concerned, and all without points! Curious what you experience as vinification odors. I've rarely tasted wines this young, so have little point of reference. I take it as a negative ...

DavidG

Interesting perspective and insight, if it's true. The gross errors in the first paragraph make me wonder. Perhaps that's just lazy editing and fact checking, and the reporting of current trends is more accurate.

DavidG

Two of my favorite online clips... With Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood playing While My Guitar Gently Weeps in tribute to George Harrison: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y The group is doing a heartfelt but sedate rendition, then Prince comes in at about 3:30 and just shreds. Purple R...

DavidG

AKR wrote:Maybe have some 1999's in honor of him.

Great idea, Arv. Maybe a 1999 Pavie, or for an American wine, a 1999 Pride Reserve. Those are Purple Rain kinds of wines.

DavidG

Jim posted that he'd made an emergency trip to a hospital last week and was discharged with a diagnosis of the flu.

Now he's gone. Only 57 years old. So sad.

DavidG

Haha, I first read that as Bernie Sanders, though you are no doubt correct that even Bernie Madoff would carry the state if he were the Democratic nominee!

Then again, we do have a Republican governor. No one saw that coming.

DavidG

Last summer when you started this thread I thought Trump's candidacy was a joke. Good for entertainment value but certain to crash and burn. Yet he carried on despite multiple spectacular gaffes that would kill any mortal candidate's chances. It shows how much can change. And there are still >6 mont...

DavidG

So Jim after Trump's showing in NY what odds are you giving that the Republican establishment will take the nomination away from him? I'm starting to think Trump might actually be their nominee.

DavidG

My first exposure to Rouget was the 1982. It was one of my first case purchases. I've bought it on and off over the years. I have some of the 2009 in the cellar now. Always thought of it as a good QPR in good years, not worth it in not so good years. It has little or no cachet. It flies below the ra...

DavidG

Wishing you a safe/uneventful move Art, and feeling just a bit jealous...

I always attribute that dusty mouthfeel that conjures a sense of fine solids to tannins. Which fits pretty well with that wine in that vintage.

DavidG

Jim, I don't think you're going as far out on a limb there as those who think she will be.

DavidG

Back home after an emergency landing and hospital visit. Bad case of flu/exhaustion?

DavidG

I have no regrets about the 2012s in the cellar. If I'd been with you at MacArthurs 2 weeks ago, no doubt I'd have a bunch of 2002s down there too.

DavidG

Nice intro Alex. I enjoyed reading it and am looking forward to your notes. Even though I am done buying young Bordeaux... I'm 57. If I get to 75 the 2015s will be… um… 19 years old? I think my math's right. Ok. This is it… 2015 will be my LAST vintage that I buy in any meaningful quantity….. How ma...

DavidG

Happy Anniversary Danny! Sorry to hear your Angelus disappointed, but 30 years of memories has got to make up for that and then some. Wishing you many more happy years.

DavidG

Yes it is pretty funny if you can dissociate from the angst of it all...

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