Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

William P

I too am on a February Fast. I began mine of February 4th and intend to stay alcohol free for 4 weeks. Sounds like you have an excellent plan to end your fast.

Bill

William P

Thanks for the link, Ian.

William P

2014 Ch. La Lagune (2)
2014 Ch. Giscours (2)

William P

Racer Chris wrote:Oxymoron?

Sorry, I don't see this fitting the definition of an oxymoron.

Bill

William P

A wonderful evening at Casa Arv. Big Mahalo to Arv and Jenn for such a spectacular evening of food and friendship. Present were Arv and Jenn, Glenn, Bill P and Linda, Ed and Lisa, Peter, and Michael P. A list of the wines are as follows: 2004 JJ Prum Spatlese 1962 Leoville Las Casas 1975 Gruaud Laro...

William P

It's 71F in Sacramento.

Bill

William P

Going to Casa Arv on Saturday for a SF grouping of BWE. After that I going on a month fast.

Bill

William P

David, I know the feeling of wining down. My cellar is smaller than most so I would replace that bottles that were imbibed, thus keeping a constant number. That stopped a two years ago when my cardiologist "advised" me to cut back drinking, so the restocking stopped. I'm watching my cellar...

William P

Thanks for the report Jim. I too have a few left. I'll wait another few years.

Bill

William P

Thank you gentlemen for the notes and thoughts. I was looking at the 2002 in anticipation of my wife's birthday dinner. I'll go in a different direction.

William P

Try this link.

http://markets.businessinsider.com/news ... 1013087524

William P

I find his move to south of Salem to build the new winery is very interesting. While there are vineyards there, I don't know of any major wineries. So this seems to be a pioneering move. Property was probably cheaper than the Eola Amity Hills.

William P

James, don't be a troll.

Bill (a Branaire drinker)

William P

Just got an email from St. Innocent that they are going it alone and selling their interest in the present physical winery plant and the LLC with the owners of Zenith Vineyards. Mark has purchased property further south of Salem and will build a new winery. SI intends to downsize from 10,000 cases t...

William P

Good memory Arv. I did bring a 2001 de Myrat to the SF gala event.

Bill

William P

While historically I vote for St. Julien. In recent vintages, I've been buying more Margaux.

Bill

William P

As a rule I don't age Zins. Though, I admit that Ridge Zins are one of the few Cali Zins that do age. Still, I have never found that doing so profoundly changed the wine. Just my .02 cents.

Bill

William P

Thanks Arv. It was an interesting read. Glad BWE was well represented in the discussion.

Happy New Year everyone.

Bill

William P

Thanks for the notes Bill. Merry Xmas to you and yours.

Bill

William P

1982 and then 2000

William P

two hours in and the nose is opening up. More floral and herbs.

The wine also is opening and softening. Very pleasant.

William P

Art, it is not. It's own by the Meffre brothers. Alex will know more.

William P

My grocery store has a better than average wine selection including California, Oregon, and France. My daily drinker there, when I drank daily, was a Kermit Lynch Cotes du Rhone. My interest was caught yesterday when I saw this 2015 Ch. Lalande from St. Julien. Never heard of it, so I bought it. Ch ...

William P

Racer Chris wrote:
JimHow wrote:I hope I die before I get old.
I hope I live to enjoy my old age.

Ah, my generation. Who?

William P

A small vertical of St Innocent, Shea Vineyard - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015.

Bill

William P

My condolences to JackDaw. I never met PappaDoc but I've shared a bottle with JackDaw. You can usually tell the quality of the man by how well he raised his children. You've done good PappaDoc. Rest in peace.

Bill

William P

To answer you question, 1975 Lafite. Not because it's my best/most valuable wine but it was a gift from the senior partners when I passed the California Bar in 1978.

Bill

William P

Good job Carlos. What a splendid tasting.

I hope things are good a little better for you.

Bill

William P

The 2001 Sociando was popped and poured, no decanting. This bottle was close to maturity but has many years left. Good balance, medium bodied. I found no cedar or leather components on the nose. Blackberry, earth and herbs on the palate. One glaring element is the presence of green. I don't know if ...

William P

Bill, it sounds great. Sorry I missed it.

Bill

William P

Sorry I missed it.

Bill

William P

Thanks Tim. That would be great news.

Bill

William P

Today's map shows Loxton at the frontline of the fire. At least it is a defensive location, unlike the foothills.

William P

I would agree Tim. We both have spent many a night enjoying that house and view and maybe a few wines. Sad doesn't describe the situation.

Bill

William P

Since much of the fire (I believe this was the Nun Fire, there about 7 or 8 fires in the area) was around and above Glen Ellen I also wonder how Loxton is doing?

William P

Maureen just posted on Facebook that her parents Sonoma home was destroyed by the fires now raging there. Many of us spent more than a few wonderful evening there drinking wine and telling tales. BWE actually had a wine event there. Good times. Mo, if you read this, I'm sorry for the loss suffered b...

William P

Sorry Carlos that you went through that.

Bill

William P

I would love to come but I booked a last minute deal to the Island of Hawaii this week, so I'll be out of State. Enjoy.

Bill

William P

I think it is an under-appreciated vintage. I've been buying a few bottles of Rauzan Segla for aging but it so good young that it's hard to keep my hands off them.

Bill

William P

First, many thanks to everyone who attended the BBQ. It was great fun and wonderful food. Thanks to Ed and Glenn for traveling some distance to attend. Arv notes are hard to improve upon, so just a few comments. The 1970 Lafite. Little if any fruit left, just structure and even that was not much. It...

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