I actually have two cases - a long story, but I don't regret having it.Somehow I knew you had a case of this in your cellar, Jon
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- Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
- Replies: 4
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Re: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:41 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
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Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
I will pass on most of what I've seen here the past couple of days and hope it's mostly a lot of "guys being guys" when being "challenged" by one another. I was always sort of a "pacifist" about being a guy, so it's hard for me to understand this stuff. Anyway, my first...
- Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
Nice PN acquisition.
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
- Replies: 67
- Views: 181761
Re: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
Kind of amazing how the BWE family lives on after over 20 years. I know from my occasional visits to "annual" dinners that it's like seeing old friends again. I don't get much opportunity to participate in the events of the past several days, but it's fun to live them vicariously.
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 9:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
- Replies: 67
- Views: 181761
Re: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
Sounds like a lovely BWE celebration. Question - what is soft shell lobster?
- Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:11 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9838
Re: 2019 Moulin Saint-Georges TN
A 1982 purchased in the village of St. Emilion in 1993 and drunk in 1995 was an eye opener for me as far as aged Bordeaux wines. Sadly, I've not found myself buying much more over the years, mostly for pricing reasons. As a reference point, the 1982 was $12 US in 1993.
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 2:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva
- Replies: 3
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Re: 2019 Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico Riserva
Glad you are feeling good enough to taste wines, Nic.
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 10:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1990 Pichon Lalande
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2851
Re: 1990 Pichon Lalande
I've only tasted it once at a small vertical tasting. It definitely lacked the structure and heft of most of the others. But I found it quite enjoyable and remember describing it as "very feminine."
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 9681 days past
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- Views: 8128
Re: 9681 days past
Happy anniversary HM$ and Lisa. Amarone was a great discovery for us also, but not as magical an experience as yours.
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 8:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
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- Views: 722474
Re: President Trump
From what I've read (limited coverage up north here), it sounds like there is quite a bit of evidence to support the allegations.
- Sat Aug 26, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Super seconds?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 26216
Re: Super seconds?
I've purchased more wine from them than anywhere else, by far, the past 2 or 3 years.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: It's been two years since I "met" Beaujolais...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2796
Re: It's been two years since I "met" Beaujolais...
Great tasting of wines that we often don't have a lot to choose from (at least where I am in the midwest of the US).
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012
- Replies: 17
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Re: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012
I had a few bottles of Caymus from the 1980s, but stopped buying around 1990 when I thought it was getting too expensive. I broke down and bought a bottle of the 2012 (40th anniversary) because it was on sale, and figured I'd open it with someone who liked Napa cabs. It's still in the cellar, and Ma...
- Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Just call me the white Burgundy man....
- Replies: 29
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Re: Just call me the white Burgundy man....
Quite a nice investment there, BD/WBM. The basic village wine is $90 on Winesearcher (only 1 source), and newer vintages are over $100 most places.
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in Manhattan….
- Replies: 55
- Views: 25037
Re: BWE in Manhattan….
Great to see all those faces together, and having fun!
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 10:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....
- Replies: 17
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Re: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....
That was a pretty quick sale!
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 2:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What would be a criticism of 2016 Labegorce? I can't find one.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1644
Re: What would be a criticism of 2016 Labegorce? I can't find one.
Sounds lovely. I do not have the 2016, but do have a case of the 2015, which I hope is nearly as good as your experience. I think this producer may be flying under the radar in Margaux from what I have read in recent years.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 8:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Loire Valley visit, long, very few wine notes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4267
Re: Loire Valley visit, long, very few wine notes
Sounds like great travels, Jacques. We were in the Loire last fall doing a self guided bike tour that visited a few of the chateaux you saw. We also visited Clos Lucé on a free morning and found it fascinating. I'm envious of your upcoming 2 weeks in Provence.
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of French wine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 972
Re: An evening of French wine
Sounds like a lovely dinner. I remember that potato recipe from you made dinner for Paula and me some years ago.
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 1:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Holidays in Italy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3128
Re: Holidays in Italy
Enjoy your trip, Nic. And do provide updates from time to time.
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 12:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3922
Re: Most Beautiful Bordeaux Wine Label
Have not had many Palmers, but agree the label is top notch!
- Sun Jun 25, 2023 6:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday Alex!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3697
Re: Happy Birthday Alex!
Sounds like the right way to celebrate, including the cigar and Cognac.
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday Alex!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3697
Re: Happy Birthday Alex!
I cannot hold a candle to ChatGPT, but Happy Birthday, Alex.
- Thu Jun 08, 2023 1:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
- Replies: 14
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Re: Which is better, Lytton Springs or Geyserville?
Sounds like a "draw" to me. I've not bought either for the past 10 years, but it was always a toss-up to me for enjoyment.
- Sat May 27, 2023 4:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sherry-Lehman: You have the right to remain silent....
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- Views: 1210
Re: Sherry-Lehman: You have the right to remain silent....
Sounds like criminal behavior to me. I'm surprised that more people have not pursued legal action against them.
- Sun May 21, 2023 3:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A royal Canadian wedding.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 21610
Re: A royal Canadian wedding.
Amazing wines to complement what sounds like an amazing evening of comradery. And great "history" to have that 86 Cos.
- Wed May 17, 2023 1:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A royal Canadian wedding.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 21610
Re: A royal Canadian wedding.
Congratulations to Nic and Marie-Claude. Have a fantastic celebration!
- Fri May 12, 2023 1:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2021 Côtes du Rhône villages Dupéré Barrera
- Replies: 3
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Re: 2021 Côtes du Rhône villages Dupéré Barrera
Nic, glad you liked it. In my experience, Cotes du Rhone wines tend to be "no brainers" for basic good quality wines. I tend to keep 3/4 producers in case quantities for regular drinking.
- Thu May 11, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The BWE Spring 2023 Great Wine Buying Freeze Contest (a la Seinfeld): who can hold out the longest?
- Replies: 74
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Re: The BWE Spring 2023 Great Wine Buying Freeze Contest (a la Seinfeld): who can hold out the longest?
I saw the email and was tempted. But the urge passed . . .
- Tue May 09, 2023 9:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is 15 the new 12?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1815
Re: Is 15 the new 12?
Alex, I appreciate you taking the time to share your observations and thoughts on this. I think you hit on something important with respect to the importance of "balance" in a wine. That may be the key to making sense out of much of this.
- Thu May 04, 2023 12:38 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Domaine de Chevalier (rouge)
- Replies: 22
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Re: 2000 Domaine de Chevalier (rouge)
I did not buy much from Bordeaux in the 2005 vintage, but I hope I don't find "a gloopy, syrupy, yucky, flabby mess." Any other recent experiences with this vintage?
- Wed May 03, 2023 7:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sometimes I think it's a sin, when I feel like I'm winning, when I'm losing again....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1296
Re: Sometimes I think it's a sin, when I feel like I'm winning, when I'm losing again....
The best I have read is that they believe it was lifted up on two large waves on either end, and it basically broke apart in the middle.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
- Replies: 14
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Re: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
Jacques, you just missed crossing paths with big names by a few days.
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- Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1691
Re: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
Thanks for sharing your notes, Jacques. Looks like some good research for others planning a trip to these areas.
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rome visit help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1710
Re: Rome visit help
Very crowded in the summer - and hot.
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3025
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
Yet Jamie Dimon still says he expects a recession ahead.
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2020 Bordeaux
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2793
Re: 2020 Bordeaux
Thanks for the perspective. Sounds like a very promising vintage.
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pre-Pre BWE Dinner in Paris with Tim
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- Views: 773
Re: Pre-Pre BWE Dinner in Paris with Tim
Lucky you! We were there not long after it opened and actually walked in with no reservation and had a great dinner. On subsequent trips, we were not aggressive enough to wake at 4:00 am to snag a reservation, so the first meal has been our only one.a great 7 course restaurant called Septime
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 11:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2019 Kirwan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 738
Re: The 2019 Kirwan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
On the basis of Felsina's year in and year out consistency (and a couple of reviews), I just ordered a case of the 2020 basic chianti classico. I suspect it will be just my first case of that wine. Somehow those bottles just seem to disappear . . .
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sherry-Lehmann shuts down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 684
Re: Sherry-Lehmann shuts down
Sad ending. I remember occasionally stopping to get a few bottles to stock my studio apartment when I was in NYC on a six-month project back in 1999.