Congrats Glenn on the new job.
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- Fri Jun 22, 2018 9:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2011 St. Innocent Zenith PN
- Replies: 7
- Views: 701
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 2:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2163
Re: TN: 2003 Château Cos d'Estournel
Thanks David for taking one for the team. I for one am not giving up on the vintage but I agree, so far it's been a mixed bag. I do believe the vintage needs more time.
- Sat May 26, 2018 11:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 La Lagune
- Replies: 6
- Views: 565
2014 La Lagune
Decided to pop a 2014 La Lagune to see if I should make a larger investment. On the nose there is cedar, blackberry, earth, hints of leather and a subdued floral component. The wine was closed for the first two hours before opening up to show a medium plus bodied wine with good concentration. Roundi...
- Fri May 25, 2018 8:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4889
- Views: 1560676
Re: So what have you bought lately?
by AlohaArtakaHoundsong on Mon May 21, 2018 12:40 pm 6 2015 Ch. Vieux Robin (Medoc) $10.993 2014 Ch. L'Argenteyre (Medoc) $9.993 2015 Ch. la Tour de Mons (Margaux) $22.99All targets of opportunity at the Kona Costco. Funny when I was there two weeks ago I tried the Ch. La Tour de Mons, which shows ...
- Tue May 22, 2018 9:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I hate prosecutors... But I LOVE 2014 Lafon Rochet.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3050
Re: I hate prosecutors... But I LOVE 2014 Lafon Rochet.
Jim, I agree with both your points.
Bill
Bill
Alohaart
Is everything ok at your Hilo place. I am here at kohala
And yesterday's quake was a good one.
Bill
And yesterday's quake was a good one.
Bill
- Wed May 02, 2018 9:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2025
Re: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
1. Bordeaux
2. Burgundy (I only do reds)
3. Willamette Valley
4. North and South Rhone.
5. Napa
2. Burgundy (I only do reds)
3. Willamette Valley
4. North and South Rhone.
5. Napa
- Wed May 02, 2018 2:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2025
Re: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
James, all benevolent dictators need a sense of humor and to appreciate one. I think you realize that I'm joking. There is nothing in the wine world that outrages me. And yes I have used the word troll before to describe your comments and if troll isn't the proper, maybe hyperbole. I understand why ...
- Wed May 02, 2018 1:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2025
Re: Poll: What is your SECOND favorite red wine region....
I'm outraged. When is California a wine region? Despite the obvious troll, Burgundy is number two. I'm not even sure that Napa is my third.
Bill
Bill
- Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker "Good" or "Bad" for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2362
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rimmerman on BDX 2016
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3520
Re: Rimmerman on BDX 2016
And the last I calculated you are 15 years younger than some of us dinosaurs.JimHow wrote:The only question is whether I want to wait until my 80s to drink them.
Don't know much about Rimmerman, but I've seen far too much hype when it come to Bordeaux vintages over the last 36 years.
Bill
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 Giscours: A 50-year wine?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2885
Re: 2015 Giscours: A 50-year wine?
A 50 year wine! Just what I need. I'll be 117 years old and dead for at least 30 years. Ah to be young.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 and 2020 conventions.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1786
Re: 2019 and 2020 conventions.
I believe Denver should be considered for any future convention. We have a number of friends in Denver now. It's a nice area. It's somewhat centered.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: **BWE '18 Saturday night dinner at Charlie Palmer.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2260
Re: BWE '18 Saturday night dinner at Charlie Palmer.
Wow, that was some night. Nicely done gents.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 2:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE has landed....
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2333
Re: BWE has landed....
Enjoy the Convention. Sorry I won't be there to going in the festivities.
Bill
Bill
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Fun dinner in the big Tomato.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 564
Fun dinner in the big Tomato.
Great evening last night as a few (four) of the Sacramento Winos gathered to eat and drink. The following wines were poured: 1. 1985 Lascombes 2. 1986 Cos d’Estrounel 3. 1985 Chambolle Musigny 4. 2000 Lascombes 5. 1999 Corton Grancey 6. 198? Banyuls 7. 1986 Lynch Bages. The 85 Lascombes was severely...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 1996 Ch. Montrose and a couple more
- Replies: 8
- Views: 583
Re: TN 1996 Ch. Montrose and a couple more
Art, did you buy that in Hilo or at Kamuela Liquors?AlohaArtakaHoundsong wrote:2014 Ch. de Camarsac, a Bordeaux Superior,
Bill
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4348
Re: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
Thanks Izak for your link.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 2:39 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4889
- Views: 1560676
Re: So what have you bought lately?
I purchased 4 a few months ago. I've consumed 2 other bottles over the last year. It's a lovely wine. Accessible now but will improve with moderate aging. I also bought a 2014.Racer Chris wrote:1x 2012 Ch. Rauzan Segla - my 4th bottle for the cellar. I'll start buying 2015s when they arrive.
Bill
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 5:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4889
- Views: 1560676
Re: So what have you bought lately?
I'm interested in what you find. Thx.Mintonly wrote:2014 Chateau La Lagune wanted to try it
Bill
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Recommended Online Wine Buying Sites
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1230
Re: Recommended Online Wine Buying Sites
I've always had great dealings with K&L. Further, K&L has excellent shipping in California. I can't address shipping out of the state.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Deals Thread
- Replies: 726
- Views: 166973
Re: Deals Thread
Poujeaux is now list for 24.99 at K&L.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4348
Re: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
Has anyone tried the 2014 yet?
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4348
Re: What’s your favorite vintage of la Lagune?
I thought the 1982 la La was special. It aged well also. I shared one with Arv when he moved back into town and that was a more than a few years ago.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 8:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Non-wine related: Porn star sues US president
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1991
Re: Non-wine related: Porn star sues US president
All this is just the side show. Wait until Mueller gets fired and we have a Constitutional crisis. People don't have a clue how fragile democracy is and the repubs don't have the backbone to do anything. Oh well.
Bill
Bill
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I actually bought a Bordeaux today
- Replies: 8
- Views: 865
Re: I actually bought a Bordeaux today
There are worse accidents.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Whistle-stop impressions of some 2015 Bordeaux
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1115
Re: Whistle-stop impressions of some 2015 Bordeaux
Great way to end your fast.
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1522
Re: Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
Thanks Bill.
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 3:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1522
Re: Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
Ian, has the dreaded white burg pox been resolved or is buying still a roll of the dice?
Bill
Bill
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN my first 2015 "Chateau" Kirkland Signature Pauillac
- Replies: 7
- Views: 709
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1522
Aging and Fine Wine, It’s not what you think.
A response to my comment about the 2015 vintage led to this post. This is not meant to be depressing or elitist, it’s merely a summary of where I am and maybe others are or soon headed. I thought I had enough wine sitting in the cellar but after a few years of drinking but not buying, I’ve concluded...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 2:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Vinous (Galloni) on 2015 Bdx
- Replies: 3
- Views: 411
Re: Vinous (Galloni) on 2015 Bdx
"In particular, 2015 is a superb vintage for Margaux and Saint-Julien."
If I was younger, I'd be a happy man.
Bill
If I was younger, I'd be a happy man.
Bill
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 18th Birthday to Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1909
Re: Happy 18th Birthday to Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts!
Happy Bday BWE. Well done Jim. Many great times, fine wines and good people. Here's to another 18 yrs.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 12:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Finally saw Sour Grapes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 405
Re: Finally saw Sour Grapes
No it was "real" wine. Probably much like fishing, the value of the evening wines increased each time the story was told. Still, it is obvious from the movie that they had money to burn.
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 9:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Finally saw Sour Grapes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 405
Finally saw Sour Grapes
Sour Grapes is on Netflix now, if you haven't seen it, you should. It was an interesting movie but I must admit that other than ponsot, there's not a lot of sympathy that one feels for the victims or the criminal. Certainly the auction industry looks bad as does the wine friends of Rudy K. I was par...
- Thu Feb 22, 2018 11:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4889
- Views: 1560676
Re: So what have you bought lately?
2. Ch. Pape Clement 2014
2. Dm. Chevalier (rouge) 2014
1. Ch. Branaire 2014
2. Dm. Chevalier (rouge) 2014
1. Ch. Branaire 2014
Re: Fasting
Morning Ian, the fast is going well. I've lost 8lbs since it began, but I'm closely watching what I eat and, of course, I am not drinking. The toughest day was when I smoked a brisket on Monday for a block party. That cooking process is usually alcohol heavy, but I had no problems staying the course...
Re: Fasting
Sorry to hear of your neck fusion David. Tell us when you get back to the Bay Area and we'll get another BWE dinner going.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My second vacation of the year has begun....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1853
Re: My second vacation of the year has begun....
Jacques, an AAA is the Ascending Aortic Aneurysm to me!. Heart twins we are. Gosh, aren't we lucky, we hit the heart trifecta. Best of everything in your future treatment.
Bill
Bill
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My second vacation of the year has begun....
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1853
Re: My second vacation of the year has begun....
Dang, Jacques, AFib, ascending aortic aneurysm, you're almost my heart twin. All you need is an leaky aortic heart valve resulting from the AAA and we be twins. Time to eliminate the stress my friend.jal wrote:The job was killing me, high blood pressure, AFib, stress, ascending aortic aneurysm.
Bill