Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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I see it a bit differently. I agree that California should not dictate how Maine catches lobsters. But what we have today is precisely the opposite: voters in small states directing what happens in big states.

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Jimmy, The amazing document, as written by our founders: 1. Had Senators elected by state legislators, not by the voters; 2. Allowed states to determine eligibility to vote, including property ownership requirements: only white men of means were allowed to participate in democracy; 3. Determined the...

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While I understand the love for one's home state, I'd like to note that California has 50x the GDP of Maine. And the same number of Senators.

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David, not sure what you mean about the 88 Yquem. It isn't much more expensive today than it was 20 years ago, perhaps 50% increase in price, which in the world of wine is negligible.

I still think that Sauternes is the value buy of Bordeaux.

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Thanks Ian, indeed! That was quite a weekend (although it was at the end of the month so a little less than two years). Thankfully it wasn't this year, that would have been a disaster! I was just thinking how much better it is to share great wines with people that enjoy them. Looking forward to more...

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It is interesting the difference between being a spectator on the sidelines or being faced with the same dilemma. I was just given a gift to purchase a bottle of wine up to $500 locally. And the first thing that came to mind is that I would totally go for that 2014 Margaux that Jim was contemplating...

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Would you buy an 89 Lynch Bages at this price? Would the 2014 Margaux give you more pleasure than an 89 Lynch Bages.

If you can answer those questions, you probably have your answer.

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As far as the speech, putting aside my loathing of Trump, I found it to be boring and not very well structured. It was more disciplined than his normal speeches, out of necessity, and it certainly hit on some themes that will appeal to his base. He was able to attack Biden and give himself credit wi...

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Gary, you and I will always be diametrically opposed when it comes to progressive/liberal politics. I think the Bernie wing of the party is completely delusional and is advocating for some of the worst failed economic policies that the world has ever experienced. While I agree on some core concepts ...

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Seriously, Jim, "great"? Did we listen to the same speech? And I don't get your obsession with Bernie. If you didn't notice, the GOP is running against Bernie, not Biden. They keep bringing him and Socialism up as if Bernie had won. And doing their best to link Biden to Bernie. Bernie is a...

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I prefer that Democrats take Jim's stance and predict a Trump win, if nothing else than to motivate people to get to the polls. The last thing we need is an assumption that Biden is too far ahead (although given 2016, I don't think anyone assumes that anymore). I thought Biden killed it at his speec...

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Ah, it's definitely political season! I must admit, I often fundamentally and vehemently disagree with many progressives. But I disagree with those that have taken over the GOP even more. As a liberal moderate, Biden is a good choice, and Biden/Harris is an excellent ticket. Then again, I thought th...

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There is no question that Clinton put a lot of effort into Pennsylvania. Just look at the data: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/hillary-clinton-donald-trumps-campaigns-numbers/story?id=43356783 Looking at the same data, so did Trump... That's never been in question. But I hear all the time that Cli...

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There is no question that Clinton put a lot of effort into Pennsylvania. Just look at the data:

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/hillary ... d=43356783

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PA's politics has never been solid blue. I lived there probably longer than anyplace, and much of my family is still there. The Democrats that won statewide tended to be moderate (Gov. Bob Casey was pro-life, something verboten in the Democratic Party). Republicans were a mix (you had both extremist...

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For me it is:

1. Alsace Riesling
2. Alsace Gewurtztraminer
3. Albarino
4. White Bordeaux
5. German Riesling

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I like both Harris and Rice a lot, but Rice comes with a lot of baggage that would rile up the far right. But Jim, seriously, Bernie '24? Bernie is the one candidate that would make me leave the Democratic Party in a heartbeat. His ideology is to the left of the French Socialists. I would vote for v...

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I ended up watching BottleShock instead, which was a charming movie about the 1976 CA vs French blind tasting. Alan Rickman, Dennis Farina, Bill Pullman all gave great performances in particular Rickman. I loved Bottle Shock. I realize they take quite a few creative liberties with history, but it w...

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Whereas still wine has quite a bit of inventory in the US, I suspect that NV Champagne was more of a just-in-time business. Which means that the 25% Trump tariff is probably killing their US business. I look at Champagne prices in the US right now, and they are pretty high. Combine that with the eff...

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DRC tasting was in Chicago.

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I wish I had more pics from BWE NY 2003. I think I posted everything I had.

The 12 Angry Men never went away. The main group is still getting together and still acting with the same frat-boy mentality. It really degrades wine, imo. It is the exact opposite of BWE.

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There are some important lessons in this: 1. Your primary email address should have a unique password. Never use your primary email address password for other accounts. 2. If someone asks you for a gift card as a favor, it is probably a scam. 3. If a friend sends you an email asking for a favor, che...

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Hacked by Nigerians. I just hurled a Nigerian insult in my reply to the email from Danny's account, and the person on the other end shot one back at me.

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Yeah, Danny's emails been hacked. Asking for Google Play cards.

Anyone have his mobile number to text him to let him know?

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The other psychological aspect of auctions is pre-auction estimates. During the last auction I participated in, I let a couple of deals go because the pre-auction estimates were so low compared to the value of the wines. Well that and I felt that my competitor would have gone quite a bit higher. Non...

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Ok, I'll make a note: don't open any more 89 Lynch for Jim. No mas. No mas.

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Ok, the ones I picked up were $300 a bottle all in. Expensive but still below market.

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Jim, can I ask how much they set you back?

I only ask because I recently purchased some myself. And damn they were not cheap.

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I have a serious lack of Lafite's

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Fantastic news Bill!

Looking forward to a future convention, perhaps in the Pacific Northwest?

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I just spent 5 grand on wine this week. It was kinda crazy. Considering I don't make the same money as I did a few years ago, it was rather over the top. But I don't regret it.

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I think your email was hacked. I just got an email from you asking to help buy an ebay gift card for a relative. That sounds like a scammer is using your email to scam your contacts.

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One of the interesting comments Thomas made was that many of the chateaux in the Medoc tend to put the Cab Sauv grapes in the best place and relegate the Merlot to lesser soils. Palmer made an effort to elevate Merlot on the left bank and had it planted in some of the better plots, and as such they ...

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By the way, I'll just note, every time I saw Jane Anson (the host) speak, I thought I was watching MEK's sister. It was fascinating.

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I also participated in this tasting. I'll admit that I was less impressed than I expected to be with the wines. I didn't take detailed tasting notes, but here are my impressions: 2015: Big, expressive nose, somewhat reserved on the tannins. This was clearly much younger than I am used to drinking. D...

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On day 2 of the 2001 Leoville Barton. This time over dinner with some lamb chops and gnocchi. Still excellent although the nose has softened since yesterday. This was under coravin so theoretically it shouldn't have aged in bottle, but I can always taste a difference between day one under coravin an...

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Not to mention the Cathiards at Smith Haut Lafitte, incredibly gracious hosts even when they had the Singapore President or Prime Minister or whatever there when we were there. That was a magical visit.

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For my red, I will Coravin a 2001 Leoville Barton.

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I decided that this would be a great opportunity to pull out the Coravin.

I'll be doing three whites, one Saint Julien, and a sticky.

Fun!

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I'll try to be there, but I really have no clue what I'll open. Maybe I'll head down to a wine store I haven't visited in awhile and see if they have any gems that I can pick up...

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