Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Good article in The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-depp-heard-verdict-is-chilling?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_060222&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&utm_term=tny_daily_digest&bxid=5bd6722d3f92a41245dd46ce&cn...

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If they are smart, she'll do a quick appeal and they'll settle for $3.5m out of court, most of which will go to the lawyers.

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The British trial was a joke. Depp won because there was overwhelming evidence that she was lying, and virtually none that supported her accusations. And it was also clear from the evidence that she was using the accusations to further both her career and her divorce settlement. He deserved to win t...

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I think Amber Heard is a total liar, the evidence contradicts everything she says. I hope Depp wins big on this one. She is pretty evil.

Though I have to give her credit for liking Vega Sicilia Unico. She has good taste in Spanish wine.

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This is my go-to book for older vintages. Ignoring the ratings, just the conditions on the ground and the top chateaux gives a good view into what is likely better-than-average and what is subpar.

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Lafite is the first growth estate that I have had the least of (and unfortunately the worst of, as the 68 and the 70 were pretty awful). I hope to have an amazing bottle someday. Time to crack open one of the 2002s?

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Any idea what Harry Styles is talking about here???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95pX92cUwV8

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A few more pics

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What a great evening, thank you Peter for hosting! I thought that this was truly a BWE evening, lots of different Bordeaux, a variety of vintages, some older, some surprises, without focusing on first growths or even super seconds. My WOTN was likely the 1983 Yquem also, but close follow ups were th...

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Test taken negative here as well. If no one is opposed, I do have some Foie Gras Entier here that I can bring along. Is that overkill?

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I might be moving back to France later this year. If so, I can certainly help out as my work situation is much better than last year.

Would love to get everyone back together again in France!

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I'll be bringing an older Bordeaux, a 750 Sauternes, and a mystery wine which may or may not be young or old or bordeaux or something else.

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Pontet Canet

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Haut Brion

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I'm in!

I'll bring an older Bdx and a sticky. And maybe a ringer.

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Thanks for the heads up! I've been mostly lurking lately but good to know when a maintenance issue will happen.

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Wow, just wow, looks like an epic evening!

I think Haut Brion embodies the spirit of BWE more than any of the first growths. Fantastic to see such a lineup!

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Timmy, my friend. Everything in your last post would be thrown out, vomited out, in a court of law. Give me names. Give me dates. If a wine is "faked," who faked it? My $40 per hour private investigator easily investigates provenance... who sold to whom.. who sold to whom. Give me some ba...

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I've been to Maureen's wine fraud training. I've discovered more than one bottle of DRC in my cellar that was fake. It wasn't evident that it was fake until you put it under a microscope. If you know what to look for, the fakes become obvious. I've gone to auctions and discovered fake bottles when I...

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what about West Coast in May?

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I rarely have red bordeaux with fish. The only exception is when the fish is prepared with tomatoes or something that might match with a red wine. Note, though, I detest the taste of Salmon so I have little reason to pair it with anything. Tonight I had a nice Cod with a California Chardonnay. It w...

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I rarely have red bordeaux with fish. The only exception is when the fish is prepared with tomatoes or something that might match with a red wine. Note, though, I detest the taste of Salmon so I have little reason to pair it with anything. Tonight I had a nice Cod with a California Chardonnay. It wa...

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Add me + 1 to the list.

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Was great to see everyone again. Agreed that the company was better than the wines, but I did think there were a few standouts on the fermented grape juice. In particular, the 2001 Magnum of GPL was in a great place. Great to see everyone, I hope we can do this more regularly!

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I'm thinking of adding either bubbles or a sticky. Any preference?

Edited to add: decided to go with bubbles since it's a bottle most people probably haven't tasted before.

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So looks like we are bringing a couple of Gruaud Larose and also a risky 64 (it's leaking so I need to open it). Will keep you posted.

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I'm headed to the East Coast to raid my cellar. Me and my guest will likely bring two bordeaux and a cali cab. If there will be a theme, we should decide quickly. I do have at least one GPL in my stash.

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Still amazed by this lineup.

Le Pin is on my unrealized bucket list.

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wow. wow. wow.

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Can you do a +1 for me? We'll be at 14 exactly then, right?

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I just came across this article on Jean-Michel Comme and didn't see it posted in other threads, so thought I would share. It is a very interesting look at his history with biodynamic wines and hints at his leaving the property. And in particular the impact of the 2018 vintage. https://amustreadblog....

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I'm still in! Looking forward to it.

Was exchanging messages with Chris, he and Werner might be up for it as well.

Note, SF restaurants require a vaccination confirmation to be presented at the restaurant, so make sure you have yours with you if you are coming from out of town!

Cheers,
Tim

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What a great evening.

Jimmy, my first convention was NYC 03, though I was on the board prior to Napa 02, I just couldn't attend due to work commitments.

Pretty amazing to still be going strong after all these years.

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And here I thought you'd be bringing the Lynch to the Saturday night dinner!

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As for Saturday, both will be a surprise.

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Ok, I've settled on a Burgundy, a bit young but should be a fun one.

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Yes, sorry, you are correct, Friday. I am not attending Thursday.

I am getting my days quite mixed up.

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I really haven't figured out what I am bringing on Thursday. Either a burgundy or something from Italy or Chile. But all of my non-Bordeaux wines available are young.

Quite the dilemma.

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It seems like we did not settle on a theme this year, or did I miss it?

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