Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Wish I lived up that way. I'd buy all they had. Love me some 2014...an absolute sleeper vintage

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JimHow wrote: ↑Mon Apr 18, 2022 7:22 pm 2014 Stony Hill Chardonnay 12 x $46.74
2014 Chateau Margaux 10 x $305.49

Who buys Margaux @ $305 a bottle? If that's legit, PM me as I am a willing buyer.

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Thanks for the help.

Still on the prowl for more Branaire but so far:

2016's

6 Lagrange
6 Sociando Mallet
4 Branaire
4 Prieure Lichine

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Update.... I have managed to weather the divorce and have emerged with my half of the collection. Bought a home and am renovating....It's amazing how hard divorce is on a person. Just finished the wine cellar and will soon bring my beauties to their new home. So, I am back in the Bordeaux purchase m...

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jckba wrote: ↑Sun Mar 27, 2022 1:08 am 12 mags of 2010 LdH Tondonia Reserva @ $89.99/per and another case of 2010 LdH Tondonia Reserva Blanco @ $49.99/per.

Would be kind enough to PM me where you bought the mags of 2010 Tondonia?

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Interesting questions, Jim. I’ve been collecting for a long time and can’t really say I have seen or heard of any wine fraud with certainty. However, I have never been a chaser of the really hard to find/acquire wine.

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The ever popular Mateus Rose in the iconic bottle

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A dear friend of mine recently gifted me a signed copy of The Cook Book by Oscar of the Waldorf. I thought I would share a couple of photos for your amusement. Oscar was not a chef himself but he is credited with the recipe for Waldorf Salad. It is in amazing condition for a book published in 1896. ...

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I'm past tasting 300 wines and hope to finish tasting the remaining ones at the end of May. Only wait for wines from D.d.Chevalier and Leoville Las Cases to arrive at the beginning of June. Then I hope to finish my report approximately 2 weeks after. I think I'll not be buying 2020, except few bott...

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A big thumbs up to the 2018 Lytton Springs zinfandel blend as well. Had both and would say the are worthy of purchase. Lytton is vibrant, acidity that cleanses the palate, a streak of tannin and lots of old-fashioned, old school zin flavors.

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Nice. Time for a beer and a shot

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2017 is often an overlooked vintage since it came after 2015 and 2016, but I think in time, opinions will change because it really is an enjoyable vintage. We are very grateful for these recognitions, as well as for your continuing support of our efforts. We are blessed to experience the greatest r...

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I spent part of my Honeymoon at Meadowood back in '96. Purchased a 3 magnum case of the first three vintages (90-92) along with a few 750's. Sold the magnum set in '98 for $3800 for the same reason and bought a bunch of Bordeaux, Northern Rhone and Burgundy with the proceeds. So glad.

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Apologies for being late to the party.

2016 Sociando Mallet for WOTY and my QPR of the year is 2016 Potensac.

These two wines have been consistently good right out of the gate and will age very well. 2016 = Magical Vintage

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I agree with the philosophy of calibrating against a first growth or other higher-end Bordeaux, especially one from a good to excellent vintage with some age on it. Chasing points or rarities with dollars makes no sense to me.....too much excellent Bordeaux in the $100 or less range.

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I am still in love with the Gabriel Glas Stand Art series. Versatile, elegant and durable.

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Interesting article from the BBC:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55167882

Comical that China is accusing the Aussies of dumping practices. On the good side for US consumers, perhaps we will see more Aussie wine here next year.

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I think the Bordelais are going to have a tough time selling through their 2017 and 2018 vintage offerings considering that these wines were priced considerably higher than where the 2019’s were offered out at on futures amidst COVID so we shall see what transpires. Especially given the strength of...

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Agree. I am amazed at how high these scores are and how pedigreed the line-up is. Maybe that's why the scores are high but just an amazing group of wines...I know he gets to taste wines like this on a fairly frequent basis, but think about one of US getting in on a tasting like that....chance of a l...

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Neil Martin is one lucky dude. What an epic article this is... I can't say I agree with his stance on music but the wines he tastes in this article run true north for me. I am unlucky to be born in 1960, sandwiched between two wonderful vintages of our beloved Bordeaux. That said, his article remind...

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Glad to help Jim. Classy juice for the money and totally my style.

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I just can not say enough good things about this wine. This is what I recall Bordeaux wines tasting like when I began love affair many years ago. My local Costco is going to get cleaned out.....

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More troubles for Italian wine. Time for authenticity stamps and other anti-fraud technology.

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/fake ... ce-445643/

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Yes. Most of the vines survived the fires but the outlook is dim for making wines from the grapes. The issue is that smoke resin has been deposited on grape skins which is then released into the juice during maceration and as fermentation converts sugars into alcohol. Another link below form WS on t...

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Looks like the fire is semi-under control. Here is a link that summarizes the devastation:

https://sf.eater.com/2020/10/7/21506015 ... ts-resorts

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Passing of an icon. Tempier wines will always have a place in my cellar as they set the benchmark for reds and roses in the Bandol region. She championed southern French cuisine, Bandol tradition and was a delightful and wonderful person. The red Bandol wines from Tempier are my go-to pours with lam...

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Newton are Burgess are gone. Meadowood (owner of Harlan Estate) is burning. This is horrifying. I am in the central valley for work and have never seen such poor air quality. Winds have shifted and Calistoga is under imminent threat. Please spare Montelena......

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An interesting dilemma, Jim. I am turning 60 later this month so I'm right there with you in thinking about this issue. I work out 5 days a week; 3 days of core exercise such as planks and sit-ups, stretching and some light dumbbell work; all in for about 45 minutes. I then run a 5K two days a week....

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My top non-Burgundy whites.

1) Austrian Riesling/gruner
2) Hamilton Russell Chardonnay from SA (very Burgundian)
3) Loire valley: Chenin blanc, muscadet
4) Alsace Riesling
5) Is champagne cheating?

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Thanks gents, interesting article. I'm still buying 2016s, from all appellations.... I think that's a wise decision. I suspect in 10 years we'll look back and say, damn 2014, 2015, and 2016, what a stretch. I agree, and dare I say that 2014-2018 is the best five year run ever for red Bordeaux!

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Nice article in Vinous by Neal Martin on the 2016's. He has an interesting writing style and his taste in Bordeaux really matches mine, so I'm a fan.

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Excellent interview and thanks for posting. I agree with most of what has been said. IMHO only...stone free, please Parker 's good influences: - Cleanliness in the cellar - Improved sorting and more declassification - Experimentation - Sales increases for smaller producers, keeping the big guns on t...

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Alcohol seems high..... Capbern @ 15.1%. WOW!!!

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I loved Potensac, Fonenil and LV Cure. Fronsac killed it in 2016. I had all on release and found them simply delicious...my kind of vintage. I consumed a Potensac recently and found it to be shutting down....it will age well, however.

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Please excuse me if this has been discussed in a previous thread.... I am curious if alcohol levels on labels of new releases will be deliberately listed above 14% to avoid the tariffs.

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A few things come to mind.... 1) Buy some well-stored Bordeaux that is 15, 10, 5 years old and new release, from good, not great vintages or other wines in the categories you wish to collect....all from the same producer. Open them together and taste so you know what you like in terms of aging. This...

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Rodano 2016 is awesome. Posner at Grapes has it for $15 per. Stylistically this was a bit brooding when I first purchased it but recent bottles have been seamless, elegant and long. I am buying another case as this one as it will go for a few years given it's recent positive evolution. As compared t...

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I love a good Chianti and a recent favorite is the 2016 Rodano. To me, Chianti is one of the most satisfying wines to drink. They don't have a lot of complexity (aged Felsina and higher end Chianti's excluded) but they are so food friendly, especially with the correct cuisine. When I want a Brunello...

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Let us hope that one of the results of this is that our countries come together and repatriate our manufacturing of critical goods. China can make all the toys it wants, just like the old days.

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Additionally, for those with a Vinous subscription, Neal wrote up a great retrospective in July of 2019....perhaps with the knowledge of his illness.

Count me in as a fan of the man and wines. Sad news indeed.

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