I think I will be able to make it.
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- Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE '11: Going to California?
- Replies: 128
- Views: 26578
- Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Three short Burgundy TNs from last week.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 540
Re: Three short Burgundy TNs from last week.
I also like the d'Angerville Volnays but I have a couple bottles of 2005 Michael Mangien Burgundies (Clos de la Roche - I think). Any thoughts on this. Speaking of 2003 Burgundy, a recent 2003 Jadot Clos de Beze was nice and fruity but not the least bit of Burgundy character - might have been a $60 ...
- Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:41 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Some New Hampshire 2007 Bordeaux prices are out...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1076
Re: Some New Hampshire 2007 Bordeaux prices are out...
Neal Martin is very positive on 2007 Sauternes. I pay more attention to his reviews (particularly Bordeaux) than anyone else at the Wine Advocate. Though I do like David Schildknecht on German wines.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
- Replies: 143
- Views: 54775
Re: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
Love to try your 1978 Haut Brion, stefan.
My second bottle will be 1979 Pichon Lalande.
Chris Bublitz
My second bottle will be 1979 Pichon Lalande.
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Jacques's and Jill's pool party
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1497
Re: Jacques's and Jill's pool party
Great notes - thanks. But I have always been partial to 1978 Domaine de Chevalier.
No wonder I couldn't find Blanquito in Fort Collins last week. Anyway I enjoyed the great beers.
Chris Bublitz
No wonder I couldn't find Blanquito in Fort Collins last week. Anyway I enjoyed the great beers.
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Bordeaux Horizontal: Part I
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9610
Re: 2000 Bordeaux Horizontal: Part I
The Louviere was also very nice in 1982 and 1998 - haven't had the 2000 but that sounds good as well. I have generally had good luck with Lanessan, I try to buy it in good years whenever I can find it. Very good in 1996, 2000 and 2005. I was not all that happy with the 2000 La Croix du Casse last ti...
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Your Most Disappointing Chateau
- Replies: 29
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Re: Your Most Disappointing Chateau
Well, I really liked the 1985, 1986 and 1989 Beycheville. Also really liked the 1970, 1971 and 1978 Beycheville back in the day. Not much experience with more recent vintages.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu May 27, 2010 11:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC Chapter and Guests!
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- Views: 1024
Re: DC Chapter and Guests!
What an evening - another fantastic Tom & Gail production. Many thanks I just loved having so many Champagnes. The first one, an extra Brut was a bit too dry for my taste but the Cedric Bouchard La Parcelle Blanc de Noirs was fruity and quite lovely, the 1996 Krug was great - I certainly had my ...
- Sun May 23, 2010 4:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
- Replies: 143
- Views: 54775
Re: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
I have no experience with 1972 DRC but I remember enjoying many very nice 1972 Burgundies (both red and white). Don't know that it was a great year in Burgundy but there were some very good wines. Mine are long gone.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
- Replies: 143
- Views: 54775
Re: Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010
I've got a bottle of 1975 Latour that I could bring.
I will certainly vote for that 1971 Climens - a great one for sure.
Chris Bublitz
I will certainly vote for that 1971 Climens - a great one for sure.
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Offline: May 22 at "Chez in DC"
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- Views: 928
Re: Offline: May 22 at "Chez in DC"
How about my favorite theme "something good from Bordeaux" plus some Champagne and a few whites and of course some dessert wine?
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: October 2010 tasting
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5118
Re: October 2010 tasting
Thanks for the reminder though it was ok as broth for stewing beef.DavidG wrote:I know Chris' favorite wine is 1994 Troplong Mondot.
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: October 2010 tasting
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5118
Re: October 2010 tasting
I would be fine with doing 1983 and 1985 - two good Bordeaux vintages that are ready to drink. Would certainly want to include DavidG's 1983 Gruaud Larose - one of the stars of the vintage. I do have 5 or 6 1994s but I'm not interesting in doing a big tasting of the vintage this year - many of the w...
- Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: October 2010 tasting
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5118
Re: October 2010 tasting
I agree with Stefen - wines from the 70s.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9020
Re: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
I will be bringing Champagne as well.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What's the BWE take on 2008 BDX?
- Replies: 24
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Re: What's the BWE take on 2008 BDX?
No particular opinion on the 2008 Bordeaux but my general approach to all the newer vintages is to wait and see. I think prices are headed down.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Mar 24, 2010 3:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Have a great convention
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1688
Re: Have a great convention
Nic, Jacques, Patrick, Gail, Jay, etc Sorry you can't make it to Chicago - you will all be missed. But in your absence, the rest of us will do our best to uphold the BWE traditions. I would love to participate in a BWE event in the Denver area - nice place to visit and our daughter just moved to Bou...
- Fri Mar 05, 2010 4:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Thursday Night - Les Nomades
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1274
Re: Thursday Night - Les Nomades
German and Bordeaux would be my preference. Of course we will need some Champagne and really good dessert wines. Then again we will probablly need a few ...... How about anything good?
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9020
Re: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
Bin 36 is fine with me. Looking forward to it. I'll try to find something from 1999.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 9020
Re: BWE 10 Friday - Burgundy?
Marjorie and me would be interested in a Burgundy dinner.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Quick notes on some wines I've been drinking lately
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Re: Quick notes on some wines I've been drinking lately
My recent wines, all relatively young: 2007 Chateauneuf - Bastide St. Dominique Secrets Pignan VV - big, rich, fruity wine that's open for business (93) 2001 Fleur de Bouard - Le Plus - black, young, fruity, deep, rich and concentrated. It's a big wine and a bit like a Chateauneuf made out of merlot...
- Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chicago '10: Back to where it all began....
- Replies: 92
- Views: 24705
Re: Chicago '10: Back to where it all began....
Marjorie (lovely spousal unit) is now interested in attending. Please include her in the count for Saturday.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6952
Re: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
Snow starting to slow down here in Silver Spring, Maryland but still pretty windy (and cold). All the shoveling I did this morning was for nought. The wind just blew it back and another six inches today filled in and more. Looks like the total from this latest storm is around ten inches - at the low...
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6952
Re: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
This is absurd. Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the DC area... which is in effect from noon Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * Precipitation type... snow. * Accumulations.....
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: '07 Beaucastel in stock at Sherry Lehman for $98.
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Re: '07 Beaucastel in stock at Sherry Lehman for $98.
Not all 2007 Chateauneufs are closed down - last weekend we enjoyed a bottle of 2007 Bastide St. Dominique Secrets Pignan VV. A big, rich, fruity wine that open for business. It 's $45 at Bassin's/MacArthur in DC.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6952
Re: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
Last night we had a very nice 2001 Fleur de Bouard - Le Plus to go with beef short ribs stew. We do a lot of short ribs at our house - use them to make chili, beef stew, stroganoff, etc. The Le Plus is a special selection from Hubert de Bouard's (of Angelus) property (Fleur de Bouard) in Lalande de ...
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6952
Re: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
We are at 22 inches of snow, here in Silver Spring, Maryland and it's still coming down fast and furious.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6952
Re: How's The Snowstorm in the Northeast?
Yup, it's really snowing like crazy right now and it's supposed to snow all night and a good bit of tomorrow. Looks like we will be getting around 2 feet. Thing is it's been a cold winter and we've already had 30 inches of snow in previous storms here in Silver Spring, Maryland - where I live. I won...
- Sat Feb 06, 2010 12:12 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 10 Thursday Night
- Replies: 2
- Views: 237
Re: BWE 10 Thursday Night
I will be arriving in the early afternoon so I'll probably looking for something to do for dinner. That Les Nomades sure sounds good to me.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Jan 24, 2010 10:32 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE '10 will be held on 67th floor of Willis (Sears) Tower!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1211
Re: BWE '10 will be held on 67th floor of Willis (Sears) Tower!
Sounds Great!! Really looking forward to this.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Jan 08, 2010 12:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 BWE Wine of the Year / Chicago '10
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1053
Re: 2009 BWE Wine of the Year / Chicago '10
Like any loyal subject of a benevolent dictator, I agree with his wise decisions. For the reasons stated "the '89 Lynch defeated the '89 Baron in Chicago in a couple of epic Thrilla in Manilla type battles in 2001 and 2004 in true blind tastings" and "has been the wine enjoyed by and ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Instructions for booking BWE Hotel - Revised 1-6-10 @9 pm
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9073
Re: Instructions for booking BWE Hotel - Revised 1-6-10 @9 pm
Worked for me - in for March 25-28.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 5:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Chrismas Dinner Wines
- Replies: 4
- Views: 358
Re: 2009 Chrismas Dinner Wines
Too bad about the Jacquart 1996. I was able to enjoy a fine bottle of this at a DC wine dinner at Dino on Tuesday night. It was just wonderful, very nutty with slight oxidation (in a good way).
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2010 - Chicago Hotel Info
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2501
Re: BWE 2010 - Chicago Hotel Info
Jono
The 2010 BWE Convention is March 25 to March 28.
Chris Bublitz
The 2010 BWE Convention is March 25 to March 28.
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Dec 31, 2009 3:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2010 - Chicago Hotel Info
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2501
Re: BWE 2010 - Chicago Hotel Info
I am in for Thursday to Sunday.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:43 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux sure has changed: Meyney 1986
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1741
Re: Bordeaux sure has changed: Meyney 1986
1982, 1989 and 1986 are also my favorite recent vintages of Meyney (haven't bought any since the 1989). Older favorites include the 1961, 1962, 1966, 1970 and 1971 - I guess that means I must be really old.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Hotel Proposal for BWE Chicago 2010!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1590
Re: Hotel Proposal for BWE Chicago 2010!!!
"Affinia Chicago for $99/night" - Sounds good to me.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Winter storm TNs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1034
Re: Winter storm TNs
Here in Maryland, I'm enjoying a very fine New Begium 1554 Black Ale while I watch the snow. We are at 15 inches and still snowing in Silver Spring.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chicago '10: Back to where it all began....
- Replies: 92
- Views: 24705
Re: Chicago '10: Back to where it all began....
I wasn't there for 2001 either but made it to Chicago 2004. I will be there for Chicago 2010 - already have the dates blocked off on my calendar.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Dec 12, 2009 2:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your vote for 2009 BWE Wine of the Year?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9187
Re: What is your vote for 2009 BWE Wine of the Year?
There were many compelling wines at that 1989 tasting. I thought the Haut Brion was the best of them all. That's my vote. No objection to Lafite - tasted about 5 points higher than my expectation.
I haven't bought or tried any 2006 Bordeaux.
Chris Bublitz
I haven't bought or tried any 2006 Bordeaux.
Chris Bublitz