Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

William P

http://www.winemag.com/2016/10/17/five- ... h-knowing/

William P

What a wonderful lineup. Well done!

William P

Sounds like a wonderful night. Happy Birthday to both of you.

Bill

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Blanq, my experience with some Ponzi criminals, they start out legit, the business model isn't sound, but they think, just one more round and I'll pay everyone off. Of course, after one more round he's deeper in the hole. I'm not sure this is the case with Fox. From what I've read, he liked his life...

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My deepest regret on this board was defending this okole (a-hole) early against those who warned it was a probably a scheme.

Jim, I have no information other than articles, but my take is - this was a method of life-style augmentation. Just pure greed.

William P

http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/12/14/ ... -millions/

William P

Glad to hear it. For now I'll live vicariously through you guys.

William P

Happy Birthday Bill. Also love La Lagune.

William P

Jim, chilly in March for Napa is balmy to the East Coasters. SF is great. Best of the hotels and dining. Those who want can easily do day trips to the wine country.

William P

Love the executive decision and looking forward to returning to San Francisco. Now we have to start planning a few side trip extensions from San Fran. Thinking of taking some time after and driving north to Seattle then home or south to Yosemite then Palm Springs and fly home. Any thoughts from loc...

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1. Beware walking the path of French Burgundies, it is full of landmines. 2. The best burgundies take an equal if not longer time to age than Bordeaux and Corton is the worst. 3. To agree and disagree with David G. Cali Cabs did not age well. In the late 90's that changed. However as David said (or ...

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So how was Chez Panisse this time?

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Not bad Bill, not bad at all. Sorry about the Fujin. Are you going to call the winery?

William P

I have about 175 bottles. Probably 45% are Bordeaux, 27% Burgundy, 8% Cali Cabs and 10% Oregon Pinots. The rest are ports and a few German wines.

I don't expect to top 200 bottles given my situation.

William P

Sounds like a plan!

Oh the lyrics of your caption are...

This is the end, my only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes, again

It can't be that bad.

William P

Fun night last night. Glenn had to cancel because of the Trans-Sierra commute was less than ideal. 2003 GPL. Certainly this is disappointing when compared to the 1982 GPl. Still, I thought is was a very enjoyable wine. It showed no signs of 2003 heat taint. In fact it was the opposite. It was a medi...

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Made4wine. I'm am the least qualified to answer but I will. Dress- we are a very informal group so it depends on the venue for the Big Dinner. Nicer venue, dress appropriately (within reason). We are not here to impress each other. Having said that, Peter did come in a Tux once. As far as wines, in ...

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$40.00 is not a bad price considering the vintage.

William P

Re St. Innocent,

I too bought three of the Fuujin and a few Village Cuvees to fill out my membership shipment. The 2014 Village Cuvee is darn tasty for the typical vin ordinaire.

William P

Thanks one and all for the good thoughts and advice. I have an appointment with my Cardiologist to discuss future treatment as some have described. Had one and 3/4 glasses of CdR last night without problem (with the doctor's approval). Life is change, how we differ from the rocks.

William P

I just spent the last two days in the hospital for afib heart disease. Will be on meds for the rest of my life. A casualty of this is severely limited consumption of tea and wine, two beverages I love. I asked my cardiologist and he limited me to two glasses. Maybe I'll fudge just a little at the co...

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On November 19, I will be having my annual wine bbq at my house in Sacramento. Glenn, Arv and I will be there as will Gene another wine lover. Any of local and SF (Ed and Michael) BWErs are welcome; wives and guests are encouraged. That was poorly presented, all BWE members are invited. The theme is...

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Jay, three people do not create a thread, so there is no drift. Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out. Hope to see you at the next convention.

Bill

William P

Exactly Arv, part of a Bel Air's pick 6.

William P

Much has been written about this wine of late due to the 94 point rating. I thought I'd give it a go last night. I purchased the wine for $21. The nose was quite muted. Some flora hints and earth. I suspect with time it will be more forthcoming. The structure is very nice. Good concentration balance...

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Jim, I don't believe the Willamette is a heavy snow area. I know Portland is not and the Willamette is about 50 miles south. Still it is wet and cold.

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Stefan, thanks for the notes on the 2012 Fujin. I was wondering how this wine would taste. I getting one in my latest member allotment. How was the 2014 Shea SS?

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It's had to describe the bond between law school friends to others. It's nice that you have kept up with your group, my friends have drifted away to various parts of the country. BTW, nice lineup.

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You're right Tim, probably not suitable for a dinner. Oh well.

William P

Chris, we've had a few west coast conventions and traveling with older Bordeaux didn't seem to be a problem from the bottles I tasted.

William P

As most know Alfred and Melanie Tesseron of Pontet Canet purchased Robin Williams house and vineyard in Napa. I wonder if we could rent it out for the Saturday event and carter the dinner? Don't we have connections with him? We could also have a PC vs. Califorina opening event. Just a thought. Bill

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Linda and I are in.

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I think I've seen this a Costco, but I haven't tried it. Thanks for the note.

William P

So your next big decision is location. SF: great food and hotels, fun city. Also expensive and far from the wineries. Sonoma: Great wineries, some fun restaurants, less expensive, decent accommodations. Napa: Great wineries, fine restaurants, very expensive, limited accommodations and usually pricey.

William P

2010 Fonplegade $42.
2012 Rauzen Selga $55
2012 Haut Bergey $17

from Total Wine.

William P

Nicely said Ian. I had been known to pander to trophy years but no more. Hope to see you in SF again next March. I enjoyed our conversation at the last SF convention.

Bill

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I'll work my calendar around the chosen date.

William P

I find myself in a wine funk. No it has nothing to do with drinking the juice, it’s buying and restocking that has me floundering. I’ve been buying since 1980 but I was never a power buyer. At my peak maybe a few hundred bottles of which 95% were Bordeaux. (I still have six bottles from 1982 that I ...

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Jim, I would suggest becoming a member of SI wine club. They have great discounts.

William P

jckba wrote:This mix and match thing Bochy’s been doing in the 9th hasn’t been working and all I can say is poor Matt Moore.

That's because the bullpen sucks. They've blown 32 games in the 9th. Oh, make that 33.

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