I stand by my observation. Was it bottle variation? Don't know but I know what I experienced.greatbxfreak wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:50 pm California Cab??
Imho, 2020 La Lagune is as typical Bordeaux as it can be.
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- Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
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Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
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- Views: 617
Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
For what it's worth, I prefer the 2019 to 2020. Again, I have limited experiences with 2020.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:32 pm
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- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
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2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
Last week I drank two La Lagunes both from hot vintages. With 2015 LL I found the weight to be a medium plus but not fruit dominated. It was balanced with firm tannins and sufficient acidity. It was complex with many years before it reaches its peak. It has the typical characteristics of a young bor...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
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Re: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
Makes me feel old, but it has been fun.
Bill
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- Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2004 Ch. Pichon Lalande
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2004 Ch. Pichon Lalande
I took my wife out for her birthday last week and brought her favorite Chateau. This is not a full review because of the nature of restaurants but it will give you some useful information. From my experience it has some years to go before maturity. The Som offered to decant but I refused. Decanting ...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:05 pm
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- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
I believe after vintage 2016 I made the promise not to buy anymore new Bordeaux because by the time it is properly aged, the odds are that I'll be timed out. You will be happy to know this is the fourth vintage that I broke said promise. No big deal, I like young and old. Sounds a little prevy. Went...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy Thanksgiving BWE!
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- Views: 2282
Re: Happy Thanksgiving BWE!
A little late, but happy Thanksgiving to all.
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Bill
- Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
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- Views: 3222
Re: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
1982
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- Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Retirement Dinner with Family
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- Views: 2655
Re: Retirement Dinner with Family
happy retirement Bill.
Next time you're in Berkeley email and will do CP again.
Bill
Next time you're in Berkeley email and will do CP again.
Bill
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 11:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Ch Cantemerle 2016
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2171
Re: Ch Cantemerle 2016
I had this the other day and it was a incredible value. Love 2016 and for the price Cantemerle sings.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A Modest Proposal
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- Views: 2698
A Modest Proposal
First, I am not taking sides. I really don't want to know what this cluster fuck is about. BWE is bigger than anyone one person. It would be a shame to see it go the way of the dinosaurs. This is my proposal. 1. Jim should transfer ownership to the code to either Bill J. or Jacques. A person above t...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
1 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir $40 1 2021 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir $60 2 2021 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $64 1 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 1 2021 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 1 2021 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir $64 2 2021 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $48 1 2021 Eola...
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 vs. 2001 Bordeaux
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3521
Re: 2000 vs. 2001 Bordeaux
Personally, I was underwhelmed by the 2001. I admit that I have had few aged 2001s. Regarding 2000, I bought heavily and have no regrets. I also agree with Arv, the 2001 Sociando M. for my tastes is not pleasant whereas other vintages are winners for this property.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 3:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4367
Re: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012
I totally agree.
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2002 Clos des Lambrays
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- Views: 1319
2002 Clos des Lambrays
Another anniversary wine. I just saw my note on last year's wine the 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste and decided to post this years wine. It was our 47th anniversary and I brought a 2002 Clos des Lambrays to the restaurant. This is simply an outstanding Grand Cru. It is just beginning to enters its tertiary ...
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:11 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
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- Views: 1784
Re: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
In my younger days I liked LS. As I grew older, I prefer G. I would gladly drinker either one. For me, it's not a matter of better, rather the wine I would prefer to drink.
- Mon May 29, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Congrats JF & Josee
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- Views: 1102
Re: Congrats JF & Josee
Well done JF!
Bill
Bill
- Wed May 17, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A royal Canadian wedding.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 21529
Re: A royal Canadian wedding.
Congratulation Nic and Marie-Claude.
Bill
Bill
- Mon May 08, 2023 1:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Again, the glorious 2016 vintage
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- Views: 795
Re: Again, the glorious 2016 vintage
Totally agree with Nic. The 2016 have as yet closed down and remain enjoyable. I suspect this is the new trend in wine making, accessible but with aging potential. What remains to be seen is will it age as projected? I bet that it will. For what it's worth, I was a buyer of the 2016 and don't regret...
- Wed May 03, 2023 9:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sacramento offline - Sat June 10
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- Mon May 01, 2023 1:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Lafon Rochet
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Re: 2016 Lafon Rochet
I like the 2016 Lafon and as I remember it is accessible but, as with many modern Bordeaux, it has aging potential. It's well balanced, with good acidity, so I think this is easily a 20 year wine.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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- Views: 1575370
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Just returned from the Willamette Valley. a few cases of the following vintners: St. Innocent !.5 cases Drouhin of Oregon 1 case Resonance 5 bottles Shea 3 bottles Utopia 3 bottles Cristom 4 bottles Violin 2 cases Vincent 4 bottles McKinkley 1 case. Probably close to an even split between pinots and...
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in the 916
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- Views: 1315
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in the 916
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- Views: 1315
Re: BWE in the 916
It was a great night with friends and wine. Arv put out a great spread and we enjoyed it immensely. Sadly, Glenn could not make it over the Sierra but there's always next time. Thanks again Arv.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Pauillac has been uncorked, more 2019 Montrose, they passed our pay raise, and the Blue Demon has been retired....
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- Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:42 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2019 Chateau Gloria has been uncorked and other ramblings....
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- Views: 978
Re: The 2019 Chateau Gloria has been uncorked and other ramblings....
I think you will like this. I had more than a few from my case. It's good now with potential. Enjoy.
Bill
Bill
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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- Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:28 pm
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- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
Cristom: 2018 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Whole Cluster Series Pinot Noir 50% 2015 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir 2 2020 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2019 Old Vine Series: Canary Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 Whole Cluster Series Pinot Noir 0% 2015 Louise V...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 4:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 82 Bordeaux Tasting
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- Views: 549
Re: 82 Bordeaux Tasting
The GPL was a great value. As I recall it cost $14.00 in 1984.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dinner with Blanquito
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- Views: 1060
Re: Dinner with Blanquito
Sorry I missed you Patrick.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2019 In Bottle Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 111
- Views: 6278
Re: Bordeaux 2019 In Bottle Tasting at FarrVintners
I posted a note on 2019 Gloria here around Christmas. Nice wine at an excellent price.
Bill
Bill
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Birthday dinner with friends
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- Views: 1058
Re: Birthday dinner with friends
Happy Birthday Nic.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
(2) 2018 Ch. d'Issan. An exploratory purchase. 2018 is not my style but priced at $49.97 a bottle I thought is was worth a gamble.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Latour, Latour, Latour
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- Views: 1253
Re: Latour, Latour, Latour
Great notes, thanks Stu.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Blow By Blow....
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- Views: 1110
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 11:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Blow By Blow....
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- Views: 1110
Re: Blow By Blow....
RIP Jeff. Truly a guitarist who did his way.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Which producer was your gateway into the perils of red burgundy?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2567
Re: Which producer was your gateway into the perils of red burgundy?
I would agree Patrick with Jadot and later Chevillon.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Jan 06, 2023 1:32 am
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- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
2016 Chauvin at Costco. For low $40s. Strictly an impulse buy. If I see any 2016 I buy it. In this case I bought a lone bottle to taste after my January wine fast. Anyone know anything about it?
Bill
Bill
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Hum, well, what
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- Views: 457
Re: Hum, well, what
Happy New Years everyone. Last night we had a wind storm after 2 inches of rain in 20 hours. Guests over 45 mph. An Italian Cypress uproot and crashed into the house. Some damage but it landed in the perfect place. The wine cellar was spared and nobody was injured, but it was a loud boom.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What’s your 89 Lynch Bages?
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- Views: 3146
Re: What’s your 89 Lynch Bages?
1982 Pichon Lalande.