Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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I think we'll open a 98 Croix Labrie.
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Aren't we due for another one soon?
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Ian:
I opened two 90 Yquem's in Jan+Feb 2019 and both were disappointing compared to what I remember some +10 years ago. These were flat and less sweet than I recall. Seems statistically unlikely but could they have both been slightly corked?
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HDH says their insurance will cover my loss. But I would have rather received those wines (uncooked) than a refund. I'm not sure when I should ask for the refund. Now? Or wait until they are delivered and try one or two and see how they are? I just can't imagine anything but a Port surviving in the ...

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Wonderful to see everyone on Zoom! 1982 Lynch - Dark ruby with tints of medium brown throughout, and very fine sediment. Fresh nose of pencil lead and cherry. Clean, fresh, layered, raspberry, cherry, smoke, pencil lead, earth, integrated flavors, soft tannins, long finish, but a bit thin throughout...

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Danny has a good point. Maybe we should all do 2000?
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Stefan: So are you saying my case of Cal Cab that went into FedEx from HDH 2 weeks ago will be OK when finally delivered? Seems because I used a business address, and the Bay Area shut down all but essential businesses 2 weeks ago, that FedEx decided they can't deliver those and has just left everyt...

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Or how about:
55 Ducru (LS, risky color)
82 Lynch (LS but great color)
Older?
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I haven't seen how this is supposed to run, nor have I done a Zoom yet, but imagine something like this moderation might be an approach: 1 - Intro by BD 2 - 20 secs each person to say: who they are where they are what wine they have opened any food they are eating 3 - then cycle through each person ...

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Nalan and I plan to join the BWE Zoom tasting on 4 April. The C19 count reported on the local news the morning of 3 April for the San Jose area was around 1000, and 20 in Napa. So we are staying in Napa. We have a baguette, prosciutto, duck dried sausage, various cheeses. I think something with age ...

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Info from Feb 7, 2020: This notice is to inform you that JOHN FOX has been approved for placement in a Community Corrections Center (CCC), otherwise known as a halfway house, and will transfer from this institution on August 25, 2020. After the transfer, the inmate will be located at Riverside Work ...

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I meant that anyone that wants to come will be considered based on their score. So if you are now number 25 on the list, and we do need to go to a points system to rank priority, the person listed as number 25 today could end up as number 7 and number 7 could end up being cut out of the trip. Only i...

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Regardless of whether it's Claudius or anyone else, as I noted in the planning thread, no one's position is guaranteed until these 2 steps are completed: 1 - Take stock of how many people actually want to go, our limit of 18 (maybe 20), based on responses on the BWE site and payments of the deposits...

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Not sure Nalan and I can make DC since we will be doing BWE France a few weeks after. But I might try for both (not Nalan).

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Please let me know if anyone wants to be on the list for France so we can make sure no one that wants to attend is considered. So even though you might be number 25 on the current list, we may assign some priority for folks that have been to BWE Annuals, BWE France trips, BWE Offlines, postings, etc...

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I think we need to probably limit it to 20 but let's see where things develop, especially once we reach the date where the $1000 deposit becomes non-refundable.......

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I think we should cap it at 20. We can keep adding to the list (and if anyone in the top 20 drop out the list moves up) but there should be some priority to the 20. Perhaps: Whomever is already in the 20? or Anyone that went to 2015? The people that have been to the most annuals? In any case, the de...

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Thanks to ED and Lisa for hosting. Great group of folks and fun conversation. Learnt more about Tim's work (French company) and his leading them setting up a U.S. sales presence. Learnt about Peter's new house and the sale of Arv's 71 Corvette. Actually I thought the food, especially the main course...

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89 Pom and 71 Saut are ready to travel!

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I forgot I have a 71 Sauternes in case that's a better fit?

What time is dinner?

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Bill:
Indeed, take it easy and slowly get back to wine and a better heart.
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I haven't been to the cellar in awhile, so our supplies at home are limited for next Friday, so any preferences among these? I have a 5a flight out of DEN on Sat to CLT for a few hours meeting then to SFO, so I don't have time to check my back for Sat, so if I bring 2 bottles we need to drink them b...

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1 - BD: I've sent you a PM with my email. 2 - Count on Nalan and I for BWE France 2020. 3 - I generally agree, the ideal is 15-20 people, it would be great for everyone to stay at the same place and Bellefont-Belcier looks cool, if probably a bit rustic. 4 - BD: what has Alfred and Howard said about...

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Plan on me plus 2 locals = 3

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We always drink Port in huge Riedels!

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With a few BWE soldiers we can rally a set of appointments and schedule together to keep us drinking, fed and busy the whole week!

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OK, how about next Friday the 27th?
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I am willing to take the time to reach out to 6 or so chateaux to see about booking a tasting and lunch or dinner. But someone, as Tim noted, needs to decide which dates and times and coordinate the schedule and prioritize the visits.
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https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10793217?a ... 2XPjjB4r3N

But not everyone will get the same size room....

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I spoke too soon. Looking more tentative for the 4th

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I need to be back in SF on the 5th for a BWE dinner there at SF-Ed+lisa's.
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Had a 70 Fonseca last weekend. Beautiful in all respects other than a bit too much alcohol and too tannic. More fruit than nuts with nice complexity and decent finish. Unfortunately my index lately for Port is a 47 (I think Graham, I'll need to double check) that we opened about 3 or 4 years ago for...

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BD: I wouldn't let Tim's accurate description of all the work to set up a trip cause you to cancel the whole idea. That's what it took in 2005 and 2015. But I think if enough of us pitch in, and importantly coordinate, that we could get a good roster set up for a group of 15-20 people. I am obviousl...

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I might be in Denver for work the 4th and thought I could stay overnight if anyone is around to do a gathering for dinner the 4th?
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I heard back from my St Emilion place: I will be happy to help set up a tasting and if possible a lunch at Château for BWE’s next trip to Bordeaux. I am currently looking at options for lunch (dinner would be more complicated for us to organize) and will send over as soon as I get something good. Re...

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It would be good to fix the week so we can start reaching out to folks we know.
Do we have input from the past planners on what the best week is? Alex, Tim, Ian?
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1 - Count Nalan and I in the attendee list. 2 - I hope everyone, sarcastically or not, can stop abusing each other on this site, in particular on this topic. 3 - This kind of visit does take a lot of time for anyone to organize. Hopefully we can rally enough BWE-ers to put in the time to pull this t...

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1 - Please count Nalan and I in for France.

2 - Please count Nalan and I in for a US BWE Annual in 2020.

3 - I have a connection with JCP Maltus but not sure what they would or could do for us. Otherwise I'm not much help in planning 2020 France.

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I'll need to sample some 82 RBs.....
Keep the reports coming for those of us that couldn't make it!
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BD: I was in the cellar last weekend before I saw this post and noticed that case. It's roughly in the middle of a stack of OWCs. I'll take a picture next weekend when I'm back in the cellar.

I like DavidG's idea though........

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