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- Wed May 10, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Cheval Blanc paves the way for 22 en primeur sales
- Replies: 9
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Re: Cheval Blanc paves the way for 22 en primeur sales
Well, I'm on a freeze anyway. Not that I would have been tempted, especially at these prices...
- Wed May 10, 2023 2:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Haven't had a Bordeaux in ages. TN 1994 Angelus
- Replies: 4
- Views: 469
Re: Haven't had a Bordeaux in ages. TN 1994 Angelus
Only BWE'ers named Ian respond :D :D . That sums up my experience with Angelus more generally Jacques. I owned some of the 1994 and is exactly as you describe. I share your impressions about Angelus, Ian. I liked the 1998 as well, but have stayed away from every vintage since. A good BYO restaurant ...
- Tue May 09, 2023 8:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Haven't had a Bordeaux in ages. TN 1994 Angelus
- Replies: 4
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Haven't had a Bordeaux in ages. TN 1994 Angelus
Lately, I have been reaching for mainly white Chablis and red St Joseph or just Village Bourgogne so in order to still justify that I belong to this esteemed group, and to celebrate the birthday of my son's fiancée, as 1994 is her birth year, I pulled out a bottle of the 1994 Angelus. We byo'ed this...
- Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:20 pm
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- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
- Replies: 14
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Re: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
Thank you Jacques. We are contemplating travel to Spain next spring. We loved Barcelona but so much to see in Spain. You'd love it Jay! Jacques, you just missed crossing paths with big names by a few days. :) https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-spielberg-springsteen-delight-barcelona-184629264.html Ha...
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:53 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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- Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1971
Re: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
That's why I posted in such boring detail, JonJCNorthway wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:20 pm Thanks for sharing your notes, Jacques. Looks like some good research for others planning a trip to these areas.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:03 am
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- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
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- Views: 1971
Re: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
Thanks Bill, the only thing we missed is we usually try to go to some concert (classical or other) when we travel, we couldn't get anything anywhere this time. Nicolas, nothing like an African safari. A once in a lifetime trip! Go! We also got sticker shock Patrick. Decent (not great) hotels in Barc...
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:27 pm
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- Topic: Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
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Trip to Barcelona, Rioja, Basque Region. Long
More of a travelogue than a wine post, and in truth it's because we really didn't want to go to high end on wines and just decided to order either an Albarino or a Txakolina when we wanted white and a Crianza or a Ribeira when we wanted Tinto. We did also enjoy the odd glass of Cava. Let's start wit...
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:41 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The BWE Spring 2023 Great Wine Buying Freeze Contest (a la Seinfeld): who can hold out the longest?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11015
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The BWE Spring 2023 Great Wine Buying Freeze Contest (a la Seinfeld): who can hold out the longest?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 11015
Re: The BWE Spring 2023 Great Wine Buying Freeze Contest (a la Seinfeld): who can hold out the longest?
I'm in But I am humbly requesting 3 exemptions subject to the below mentioned conditions (similar to the great buying freeze of 2019) 1 This freeze applies only to wines purchased outside of restaurants. Wines purchased in restaurants are exempt. 2 This freeze does not apply to wines purchased to be...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:42 am
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- Topic: Rome visit help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2074
Re: Rome visit help
A guide is good for highlights or if you have a short window of time. We usually get a private guide the first day to orient ourselves and then go back more leisurely to the places we liked. We skipped guides in Vienna last year and in Lisbon this year as the cities looked manageable. We found that ...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:54 pm
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- Topic: Rome visit help
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Re: Rome visit help
We have not been there since August 2007. I remember hot and crowded. We took a private tour with Through Eternity that was worth it I recommend a food toor as well. Booking only through Viator is something I learned traveling. Booking through a luxury hotel works but not through medium range hotels...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rioja visit help
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Re: Rioja visit help
That's awesome guys. Thank you so much!!
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:42 am
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- Topic: Rioja visit help
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- Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:58 pm
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- Topic: Rioja visit help
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Rioja visit help
Hey BWEers
Jill and I took an impromptu trip to Barcelona and will find ourselves in Rioja Saturday and Sunday evening. Any hotel, restaurant or winery recommendations will be most appreciated. We intend to visit San Sebastian on Monday and Tuesday.
Thank you in advance
Jill and I took an impromptu trip to Barcelona and will find ourselves in Rioja Saturday and Sunday evening. Any hotel, restaurant or winery recommendations will be most appreciated. We intend to visit San Sebastian on Monday and Tuesday.
Thank you in advance
- Sat Apr 15, 2023 8:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
Indeed, Jacques. The American banking system has been a global beacon of honesty and prosperity for all. The world is a better place because of the honesty and integrity of the American bankers. What’s not to trust. Jim, You may be saying this in sarcasm but I do think it's mainly true. I am not sa...
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
Yet Jamie Dimon still says he expects a recession ahead. Yes he does, most banks increased their loan reserves. From Bloomberg: Bank earnings season is upon us, offering a glimpse into how lenders navigated a tumultuous quarter that included the collapse of three smaller banks. Wall Street giants J...
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
- Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
So much for a banking collapse. JPMorgan Chase posts record revenue that tops expectations on higher rates
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
We'll probably read all about it in a Michael Lewis book in five years
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
Yeah, I tried to minimize some of the issues Ed and Patrick. They are scary. A lot of money market funds are returning >4.50% besides Vanguard. I would look at US government MM funds to further minimize the risks And one could always buy US Tbills through Treasury direct in denominations of $1,000, ...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:49 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3900
Re: What will happen to Bordeaux if the banks go under?
I don't think so. I don't think a banking collapse is in the cards I don't think SVB should have gone bust that quickly, it could have played differently: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-03-22/silicon-valley-bank-ran-out-of-money?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campai...
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 7:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4962
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
In Israel for Passover:
2018 William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume x 2 $68 per
2021 Domaine du Castel Petit Castel x 2 $36 per
The weakening Shekel makes for decent pricing when compared to the US market. We usually bring wine here, the opposite may happen this time.
2018 William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume x 2 $68 per
2021 Domaine du Castel Petit Castel x 2 $36 per
The weakening Shekel makes for decent pricing when compared to the US market. We usually bring wine here, the opposite may happen this time.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4962
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
Amazing. Price has doubled in 2 years!!Chateau Vin wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:32 am - 2021 DDLC vintage release pack of 3 - Estate, Bloomsfield and Memorious @305 with shipping
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Nebbiolo wines tasting
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- Views: 230
Re: Nebbiolo wines tasting
Nice tasting.
I think 2004 Produttoris are still too young. I immediately regret opening them.
And yes 2012 is not the most fruit forward year. It's an old fashioned, recalcitrant, kind of vintage that will need a long time. 2011 and 2013 on the other hand are much more friendly.
I think 2004 Produttoris are still too young. I immediately regret opening them.
And yes 2012 is not the most fruit forward year. It's an old fashioned, recalcitrant, kind of vintage that will need a long time. 2011 and 2013 on the other hand are much more friendly.
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sherry-Lehmann shuts down
- Replies: 8
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Re: Sherry-Lehmann shuts down
Looks like gross mismanagement to me. https://nypost.com/2022/12/07/iconic-nyc-wine-store-sherry-lehmann-may-close-after-88-year-run-sources/ The above came out in December. But SVB first and now Schwab's stock getting pummeled the last few days is really scary. I very much doubt we're in for anothe...
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sherry-Lehmann shuts down
- Replies: 8
- Views: 913
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:49 am
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- 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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Re: 2016 Pauillac has been uncorked, more 2019 Montrose, they passed our pay raise, and the Blue Demon has been retired.
Congratulations on everything. Well done.
Latour also has a 2nd wine they call Pauillac. I believe Les Forts is good enough to not be called a 2nd wine
I imagine the PLL Pauillac would be the 3rd as the Reserve de la Comtesse would be th 2nd
Latour also has a 2nd wine they call Pauillac. I believe Les Forts is good enough to not be called a 2nd wine
I imagine the PLL Pauillac would be the 3rd as the Reserve de la Comtesse would be th 2nd
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4962
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
$189 for the Mugnier Chambolle is about $300 less than what it sells for in the US if you can find it.
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4962
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
6pk of 2020 JF Mugnier Nuits Saint Georges ‘Clos de la Marechale’ 1er for $145.99/per across 2 different Bottle King stores. 97EBDDB3-CD5B-427B-9BBE-FE35E6A69BB3.jpeg Lol. Sure, go ahead and blame me. It's amazing that a 1er cru Monopole is the cheapest wine in Mugniers's lineup. About a quarter of...
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
- Replies: 10
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Re: Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
This is heart wrenching. Homelessness, inequality, divisions. These were always around but seem to be much worse nowadays.
- Wed Feb 22, 2023 6:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4962
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
Cellar defenders
Fattori Danieli Soave 2021 × 3 $15.00
Chidaine Touraine Rouge 2021 × 3 $15.00
Total with tax $97
Total for the year $765.05
Fattori Danieli Soave 2021 × 3 $15.00
Chidaine Touraine Rouge 2021 × 3 $15.00
Total with tax $97
Total for the year $765.05
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2240
Re: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
If I were coming, Nicolas would be organizing a Grand Puy Lacoste retrospective
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:46 pm
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- Topic: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5351
Re: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
Ouch! I just bought a new wine fridge two weeks ago when my old one broke for the third time. Timing is everything
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5351
Re: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
Another wonderful event and this time with one of the GOATs of the wine universe. Thank you for sharing the moment on YouTube and great to see everyone enjoying themselves.
Hope to see you guys soon
Hope to see you guys soon
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2240
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2240
Re: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
Yes but most have always had a roasted quality. Even the Pontet CanetComte Flaneur wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:06 pm But as someone else, who is in the business noted, a lot of the 2003s have gone down hill rapidly to the point of undrinkability in some cases as the wines have dried out.
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2240
Re: Chamber of horrors - the sequel: 2003s revisited
That is the vintage that, to me, showed wine critics have no credibility. They all tried to sell us a limping mule disguised as a race horse.
Very amusing report Professor Amstad.
Very amusing report Professor Amstad.
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:39 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
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Re: BWE in Ft. Lauderdale 2023
Nice, what a good looking crowd.
Have a blast guys!!
Have a blast guys!!
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
It's been a crazy month & summer. Flash floodings followed by a cyclone that have both wreaked havoc. Hope everyone is safe by you Ian. Yes, we're all good thanks Jacques - though we do have friends that lost their house. Crazy times. That's awful, after the last hurricanes in Florida, we had a...