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- Fri May 20, 2022 2:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 578
Re: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
A plus for me when in moderation. Two factors account for the diversity of opinions: 1. Variability in palate preferences and 2. Ability of Brett to grow under warmer storage conditions, increasing the effect. +1 I think the latter is a bigger deal on these older bottles. One producer that also has...
- Wed May 18, 2022 2:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 578
Re: Is Gruaud Cordier brett a bad thing?
I wondered in Noah's thread given his comment about lack of brett, does this mean it will eventually vanish given time? I think a novice drinker might confuse a wine with brett as corked.
- Wed May 18, 2022 2:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 942
Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose
Interesting comment Noah. So does this mean brett will eventually vanish with time?
- Tue May 17, 2022 2:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
- Replies: 23
- Views: 942
Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose
So the famous Cordier "funk" was not in the room? Some might call it brett. Great tasting!
- Mon May 16, 2022 2:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE France 2023?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1036
Re: BWE France 2023?
We've been mulling renting a place in France next year, in part to celebrate mrs vino's transition (not using the R word) from 20 years at her organization. It would be nice to join the group for some tastings.
- Mon May 16, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast Dinner Notes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 342
Re: BWE West Coast Dinner Notes
Thanks Arv. Nice to see so many familiar faces!
- Fri May 13, 2022 4:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Sociando Mallet
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1576
Re: 2016 Sociando Mallet
I opened another 2000 SM the other night. Served with grilled tuna and chicken. Yes, there was a hint of green, under ripe fruit but the gorgeous cascade of rich flavors made this bottle a great drinker. Could age be diminishing the almost overwhelming greenness found in some bottles????
- Fri May 13, 2022 3:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St. Innocent thread
- Replies: 161
- Views: 25308
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: a dinner with Mike
- Replies: 8
- Views: 396
Re: TN: a dinner with Mike
good to see you posting Noah; looks like a fun evening! I've been eyeing my 04 GA Bollinger. Might be time for as bottle soon.
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 4:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2187
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
no issues with B-21 for me. Good shipping rates and free shipping every month on the 21st. You have to email them but they do reply.
- Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Nobody will read or comment, but...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 453
Re: Nobody will read or comment, but...
We enjoyed BC wines when we visited Vancouver a few years ago, pretty much impossible to find in the US,
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 6:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Look out Denver
- Replies: 1
- Views: 404
Re: Look out Denver
bumping this but it doesn't appear anyone is available.
- Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2003 Pontet Canet
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1017
Re: 2003 Pontet Canet
The year of incredible heat in Europe. Thousands died including many in non air conditioned nursing facilities-never saw much investigation of this calamity. So, I wasn't enthusiastic about this vintage in Bordeaux.
- Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The price of aged Bordeaux has gone insane. But why?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1197
Re: The price of aged Bordeaux has gone insane. But why?
A Van Halen song seems appropriate: Everybody wants some.
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 4:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Look out Denver
- Replies: 1
- Views: 404
Look out Denver
We will be in Denver from April 25th through Thursday the 28th. We will have some free nights (Peggy less so as it's her final conference) but would enjoy a dinner if anyone is available. Staying at the Hyatt Regency and might have some entertaining room there depending on the size of the suite we'r...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 3:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Why does my performance in chess get better the more wine I drink?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 602
Re: Why does my performance in chess get better the more wine I drink?
We're an eclectic group-not news. It keeps things interesting.
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: All we are is dust in the wind…. 2018 Latour Martillac.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1165
Re: All we are is dust in the wind…. 2018 Latour Martillac.
Yes, you have to be hip like Mr. Vino to know who Lenny Breau was, Claudius. We cool people extend our horizons beyond Jimi Hendricks and Eric Clapton. Although, I liked the Super Bowl hip hop half time show this year and I think Mr. Vino was surprisingly down on it, I thought a hipster like that c...
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: All we are is dust in the wind…. 2018 Latour Martillac.
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1165
Re: All we are is dust in the wind…. 2018 Latour Martillac.
Wow, Lenny Breau. A sad sad life but an incredible talent. I have a recording with Tal Farlow that really swings. I saw him in college playing his seven string guitar at the famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.
- Fri Mar 25, 2022 2:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Sociando Mallet
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1576
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Ethical/psychological question : what do i think about selling wines from my cellar?
- Replies: 75
- Views: 3819
Re: Ethical/psychological question : what do i think about selling wines from my cellar?
In today's world, I say "Never say Never". Next to last option
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 5:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2018 Lafon Rochet... 14.5% but seems like the real deal.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1346
Re: 2018 Lafon Rochet... 14.5% but seems like the real deal.
The BWE devils enabled me into a case of the 96, all drunk. Very good not great. Less than $300, those days are long gone
- Sat Mar 12, 2022 4:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale: Part 1: The Medoc
- Replies: 16
- Views: 870
Re: Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale: Part 1: The Medoc
Father Stefan, the bearded one. Glad BWE continues to mingle!
- Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 22nd Birthday to BWE!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1308
Re: Happy 22nd Birthday to BWE!
A great occasion!
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2018 Chapelle St. Theodoric Le Grand Pin Chateauneuf du Pape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 445
Re: 2018 Chapelle St. Theodoric Le Grand Pin Chateauneuf du Pape
I paid $45pb in 2017 so prices have gone up.
- Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Domaine Pierre Gelin Gevrey-Chambertin Clos de Meixvelle...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 387
Re: 2005 Domaine Pierre Gelin Gerry-Chambertin Clos de Meixvelle...
I always read that 2002 was the king of fairly recent red burg vintages not to knock 2005.
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 6:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Emily In Paris, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and 2015 Barde Haut...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6001
Re: Emily In Paris, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and 2015 Barde Haut...
Well, I opened a Bordeaux last-2006 La Gurgue, not too exciting. I can do better.
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2018 Chapelle St. Theodoric Le Grand Pin Chateauneuf du Pape
- Replies: 7
- Views: 445
Re: 2018 Chapelle St. Theodoric Le Grand Pin Chateauneuf du Pape
I drank a bottle of the 2012 recently-nice wine.
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 12:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Let’s get ready to rock and roll!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 655
Re: Let’s get ready to rock and roll!
Hey hey hey. I'm not giving up on all of us getting together.. let me add, Peggy will be hosting her annual convention in Denver at the end of April. I can't confirm but usually a large suite is assigned for her. I have been given sign off to have gatherings in the suite. Your humble servant Mr vino
Re: 61s at 61
Thank you Dr Roberts. A nice vacation read!
Re: Alaska
Sounds like a book to me
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Deals Thread
- Replies: 726
- Views: 169108
Re: Deals Thread
got some Repours. Thanks David!
- Sun Jan 16, 2022 5:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A nice Beaune 1er Cru
- Replies: 12
- Views: 801
Re: A nice Beaune 1er Cru
I drank a 2014 Jadot Volnay with the cordon bleu last night. A pleasant wine that opened up in the glass. Might improve a bit. Solid B. Travel safely Nic!
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 3:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Deals Thread
- Replies: 726
- Views: 169108
Re: Deals Thread
B-21 in florida has the 15,16 and 18 Lanessan for $19.98. Free shipping on the 21st of every month for case + orders or $12/case but that might vary. Online only as they don't seem to take phone calls.
Re: Alaska
If it's on youtube, it can be recorded.
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1983 VCC and 1995 BAMA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 404
Re: 1983 VCC and 1995 BAMA
female Giant Panda with a headache rather than a bucking broncho
This is a new descriptor to me. I learn mucho from BWEs.
This is a new descriptor to me. I learn mucho from BWEs.
Re: Alaska
Sorry Jim. Doesn't the judge have some responsibility to ensure the safety of all participants? We're desperately trying to avoid the omicron. N95s when I have to go out for food. The whole thing sucks!
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The James Webb Telescope and French Champagne.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2295
Re: The James Webb Telescope and French Champagne.
Some good news in the midst of it all. There's a FB group if you are a user.
- Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dinner with JeanFred on Saturday.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 683
Re: Dinner with JeanFred on Saturday.
We opened a 2010 Cantermerle a few days ago. After a brief decant, it resembled the bottle Nic enjoyed. I can't give it an A yet but a solid B+ and will improve. The finish was lacking, IMHO.
Re: Alaska
North to Alaska, North to Russia's own!
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2004 Leoville Barton or 2005 La Lagune tonight?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 589
Re: 2004 Leoville Barton or 2005 La Lagune tonight?
The bottle of 82 Montrose wasn't in the best of shape, mid shoulder fill and a completely saturated cork that came out in two pieces. My father thought it wouldn't improve as the sharp tannins were overwhelming the fruit. I've had this a few times and always thought it should have been a better wine...