Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

William P

Well at the risk on starting a war, I am having a bbq wine dinner. Saturday, October 6 at my house in Sacramento. Glenn is coming as is Arv. I don't know about Jenn. It looks like 82 revisit. I'll probably smoke a brisket or maybe a standing rib roast. If you area in the area, you invited. Email me ...

William P

Oahu has many very good wine shops. Maui is next and tied for last is Hawaii and Kauai. Strangely I love Hawaii and Kauai the most.

William P

Aloooha Art, are you on the Oahu?

Bill

William P

The Dodgers are the new Yankees. Great for the TV business, bad for baseball.

William P

You mean October 6 and 13? I will be in Victoria BC at the end of Sept. October 6 is good for me.

William P

Hey Glenn, glad your last bottle was a great one. Tell me when you want to come over the hill so I can tempt you with some unhealthy bbq. Well invite Jenn and Arv for another evening of relaxation.

William P

Katherine Kennedy, Monte Bello, old Diamond Creek pre-1985.

William P

Hope all goes well, Art.

Bill

William P

Art, glad this is happening. I know we'll see each other in the next few years. Next year is Kauai and I am hoping the Big Island for 2014. Maybe it's time to add Oahu to the mix. Enjoy.

Bill

William P

The Merrie Monarch is the State of Hawaii hula competition, party, get together in Hilo every April. It's a world famous competition. When I met Mr. and Mrs. Hound last May on the Big Island, he thought he would go this year because he was unable to get tickets last year.

William P

Oahu has a few very nice shops. This is not the Big Island or Kauai.

William P

Hound did you decide to move to Oahu afterall? You can give me a call or email. I can store six cases for you.

Did you go to merrimonarch this year. I am headed over in 6 days.

Bill

William P

I am willing to duel anyone who disrepects Mr. Vino's wife. If she would not let you copy her sheet, she had a good reason.

From afar, DC has been good to us.

Be safe on the home. I need notes!

William P

Say good night Jimmy.

William P

Have a great time everyone. Wish I could join you.

William P

I understand there is no universal palate. That the same wine can taste differently from different bottles. That not all people like the same styles. I've had the 2003 PC about 5 times since its release. Yes, I like them young and old. It's also true, my wine acumen pales in comparison to most on th...

William P

As you know, Potel no longer owns his name. I believe the last vintage under his hand was 2007. His new venture is Maison Roche de Bellene Beaune. I've tasted a few 09s and across the board they are not as good as the 05s. Now this is not to say that they are bad or not worth the investment. My advi...

William P

Not surprising. Well, maybe it is.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/09/nyreg ... s.html?hpw

William P

Thanks Mike. I've have had a few bottles of 1982 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Pauillac between 1984 and today, and it has always been a winner. As I recall it was priced around $12.00 upon release. Truly a QPR for all ages.

William P

Happy 12th bday. What always amazes be is the great people I've might through BWE and the conventions.

William P

Thanks Jim, I am looking at the 2009s and I always find Jadot a solid wine for a reasonable price.

William P · Re: BWE Dubai 2/18/2012 Nicely done gents!

Nicely done gents!

William P

It appears that the DRC lots have been withdrawn from the auction. What I don't know is, are other bottles from different wineries being sold (that came from the same source as the DRC)?

William P

Wow this is getting very interesting.

http://www.corneyandbarrow.com/images/a ... uction.pdf

William P

I totally understand Jim. I do a 4week fast in January and then two 3-weekers during the year. I am also moderating my intake when I do drink.

William P

I am laughing Jon. I would help if I proofed it. But I'll leave it there for all to enjoy. Enjoy.

William P

If you are sitting on this wine, you have a winner! I decided to visit the DuTertre when the January wine fast ended. I was wonderful. First sips it was fruit forward but it quickly tighten. Nice purity of fruit. Well balanced with the acid peaking out more after 1/2 hour of air. Mid-weight, round t...

William P

First, I had one purchase out of a hundred that they couldn't delivered and they compensated more than fairly for that purchase. Next, I think you should separate the in store sales of wine and the"futures" wine sales. I have never had a problem with an in-strore sale. Their shipments were...

William P

Nic, I am interested in your thoughts on the 09 Pavelot. Thanks.

William P

What, no wines from Walmart?

Have a great Christmas Jim. Enjoy your feast and the wines that accompany it. My best to all the board. It was a great year especially with the SF convention.

William P

Two weeks ago I picked up two Loxton Wine Club allotments equaling 12 bottles. Dr. Loxton was there and we had nice conversation while he poured his new offerings. I must admit that his new releases were wonderful. Generally I found his wine to have excellent concentration while exhibiting a medium ...

William P

Of all the wine joints, in all the towns of Androscoggin County, he walks into mine.........very good jim, very good indeed.

William P

Of all the wine joints, in all the towns of Androscoggin County, he walks into mine.........very good jim, very good indeed.

William P

Jim, it doesn't sound like a pleasing wine at this point. My money went into the 2005 burgundies instead of Bordeaux. I didn't like the gobal description of the vintage. Tannic monsters that have great fruit....20 year minimum, wine of the decade. Just sounded a little iffy. I understand there will ...

William P

Happy Tday Jim and Bill. Regards to all.

William P

On last Friday evening, Linda and I went down to Berkeley to have dinner with Bill and Jan. As some know Bill and Jan are in Berkeley for a few months after their daughter gave birth. So Jan skillfully got reservation at CP. We stopped by their house in the Berkeley hills for a few pre-dinner wines....

William P

This was a disappointment given the older Nenin's I've had have been super. The nose was muted with fruit and earth. Nothing special. This was popped and poured. It was ready and very accessible. Not much complexity. Little acidity but nice mid-weight fruit. Very little tannins present. Not very com...

William P

Great group of people and a fun time had by all. No notes were taken and after smoking the pork all day, I was not at my peak. I do know the Filhot was almost a perfect wine. Definitely my WOTN. The Palmer has a way to go, just starting to show some age. It will continue to improve for many years. T...

William P

Well, I am looking forward to seeing all my wine friends. I decided to smoke two pork butts. One is kalua pork style (hawaiian red sea salt, wrapped in banana leaves and smoked 12 hours). The other is my normal rub but without major heat. This way the rub won't over power the wines. Should be fun, i...

William P

Anytime people say bordeaux is underpriced should look at the last ten years or any part thereof. It's about time the bubble is deflating if it is deflating.

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