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- Thu Feb 19, 2009 4:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1308
Re: TN: 2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
14.5% is quite Bordeaux-like nowadays.
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1990
Re: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
I guess the financial crisis is finally over. But first I'd like Jacques to weigh in on his feelings.
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1990
Re: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
I would go for those mags if I didn't have a few more bottles of this. One other anectdotal point about this wine. My wife sometimes gets the red wine headache which I guess is attributable to histamines generally and maybe the sulfites added to the wine, but she declared "all clear" after...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1990
Re: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
Sorry, Chris, but the "house special" was not mine but the Laughing Ladies' and it was lousy wood and alcohol. It's the kind of wine routinely called "porty" but that's an insult to port. They have highly seasoned fare and sometimes they have a very rich and powerful wine that pa...
- Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I'm with Richard on the 2004s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1990
I'm with Richard on the 2004s
Last two nights we had a 2004 Ch. Picque Caillou. This no-name Graves reminded me of some burgs I've enjoyed. Seemed like the focus was on fruit. Pleasant and easy-drinking, but not in that Kenny-G style. Not that I'm competent to judge on Kenny-G, more power to him (and that non BWE Botta guy for t...
- Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: In honor of Harry: Feb/March is Chateauneuf du Pape month
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1413
Re: In honor of Harry: Feb/March is Chateauneuf du Pape month
Not as easy as you think. I will not open an 03 Domaine La Milliere for this occasion because I know Harry thinks little of it. I have a few mags of the 03 Cuvee Baron Ch. Fortia but no one to drink them with. I may have to buy something.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Today's Premier Cru sale: Has the crash begun?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2487
Re: Today's Premier Cru sale: Has the crash begun?
Damn, and I was out skiing.
- Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2006 Clos du Caillou CdR Quartz - 2007 CdR
- Replies: 1
- Views: 217
Re: TN: 2006 Clos du Caillou CdR Quartz - 2007 CdR
I've had the 98, 99, 00, and 01 of various iterations of this domaine (cdr, cdr "garrigues" [rouge and blanc], cdrv, but not the quartz). I would just buy this instead of messing around with some cheap Parker picks from the region if I was in need of such wines. Thanks, Harry.
- Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NY Times Barolo Article
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1328
Re: NY Times Barolo Article
Approachable my ass. I've drunk more 04s than he did. You don't want to approach these babies with your ass because you will get did. You want to face them anteriorily, with full armour.
- Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NY Times Barolo Article
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1328
Re: NY Times Barolo Article
Of course, members of BWE already knew this.
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dining in Providence, Rhode Island
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1432
Re: Dining in Providence, Rhode Island
I forget. But he took a walk just when I got there.
- Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dining in Providence, Rhode Island
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1432
Re: Dining in Providence, Rhode Island
Jim, they don't call Providence the armpit of New England for nothing. That being said Joe Mazilli's has a nice veal chop. I'd recommend a BAROLO with that. I wanted to add if you mention the words "arraignment" or "indictment" there you will get a complimentary Tiramisu.
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1998 Clerc Milon
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2828
Re: TN: 1998 Clerc Milon
I don't see a lot of posting on left bank 98s. I'm not sure what is the ownership level even. I guess the thing to do was buy the right bank. I will say this though I have really enjoyed every left bank 98 I've had. This is mostly petite chateau but includes the Ducru and the Sociando Mallet. I have...
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:06 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2002 Château Lagrange St. Julien (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1081
Re: TN: 2002 Château Lagrange St. Julien (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien)
I would think most of the 02 northern Medocs need a lot of time. I bought the Branaire, Clerc and S-M even though those wines were really tight on release. Tight, but tasty. There really wasn't an early drinking window. I think the Lafon Rochet drank the best of the bunch at the time. On the other h...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 2003 le Clos du Caillou CdR Bouquet de Garrigues Blanc
- Replies: 1
- Views: 258
Re: TN 2003 le Clos du Caillou CdR Bouquet de Garrigues Blanc
This is even better as it approaches room temp. My thermostat is set to 62, btw. The bouquet now is much more like perfume. Maybe incense. Or jasmine tea coming in there. It also seems perfumey in the mouth. Sweet and lilting. It's a shame this guy died. This was one Parker get that I fully subscrib...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 04 Kay Bros Amery Vinyards Hillside Shiraz has been uncorked
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3352
Re: 04 Kay Bros Amery Vinyards Hillside Shiraz has been uncorked
Sounds nasty. Where's Claudius?
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:44 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2006 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne-Aligoté (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Aligoté)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 787
Re: TN: 2006 Domaine Leroy Bourgogne-Aligoté (France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Aligoté)
I was going to say ...
I had an aligote once - by accident. It was "regularly-priced" and I bought it by mistake assuming it was chardonnay because of the big "Bourgogne" on the label. I found it an unfriendly wine.
I had an aligote once - by accident. It was "regularly-priced" and I bought it by mistake assuming it was chardonnay because of the big "Bourgogne" on the label. I found it an unfriendly wine.
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 2003 le Clos du Caillou CdR Bouquet de Garrigues Blanc
- Replies: 1
- Views: 258
TN 2003 le Clos du Caillou CdR Bouquet de Garrigues Blanc
Sipping on this now waiting for my gourmet mac and cheese with ham to come out of the oven. This is all fuel for tomorrow's Town Challenge race #3. Straight out of a 55 degree cellar. No refrigeration. It's got an appley, waxy nose. Oily, but not quite unctuous texture. Plenty of sweetness but this ...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1999 Château Lynch-Bages (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2541
Re: TN: 1999 Château Lynch-Bages (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)
I had it once. While there was some "there" there, I thought it tasted like they left out the grapes. I know someone else here also liked it well enough, as you did.PhilR wrote:Has anyone had the '97? I liked that, sort of a pure and well-made kind of wine but quiet.
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Justin's 31st Birthday
- Replies: 6
- Views: 881
- Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Anyone here on Facebook?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2855
Re: Anyone here on Facebook?
Yeah, and Dennis Hopper is my financial advisor.
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 11:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: News Flash: Citi and Zachys in wine spree with TARP funds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 494
Re: News Flash: Citi and Zachys in wine spree with TARP funds
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Cheval BlancDavidG wrote:Zachy's sent an e-mail bragging about this. Fine wine and baseball just doesn't sound right to me...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: News Flash: Citi and Zachys in wine spree with TARP funds
- Replies: 4
- Views: 494
News Flash: Citi and Zachys in wine spree with TARP funds
I kid you not:
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/press_ ... p&c_id=nym
If you liked Zachy's sales prices before, you'll love them now.
http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/news/press_ ... p&c_id=nym
If you liked Zachy's sales prices before, you'll love them now.
Re: Avatars
Seriously, anybody seen the new topic button lately? It's gone missing from my forum view, and I have something really important to post.
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
- Replies: 108
- Views: 36230
Re: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
What's happened to the new topic button?
Re: Avatars
I agree. BWE is like the Wall Street Journal to erobotparker's USA Yesterday. Hey, maybe we should allow avatars, but they have to be in that black-and-white, pontillist style the WSJ uses? Oh yeah, no animated smilies, also. Oops.
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN Couple of Left Coast Pinots
- Replies: 4
- Views: 606
TN Couple of Left Coast Pinots
Over the past, oh, nine months or so I've been working off a mixed-case sampler of entry-level (about $20) west-coast pinots in an attempt to find something enjoyable. Sadly most of these wines were pretty thin and disappointing. A couple have had ok sweetness but tasted flat, i.e., lacking in acidi...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Congratulations on new website!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1099
Re: Congratulations on new website!
Way to go, BD and his many assistants.