Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Jay Winton

The other night JB was requested by mrs vino for happy hour listening. We hadn't played anything by him in at least a year. The next morning, I read he had died the night before. Cosmic, IMHO. RIP

Jay Winton

jal wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:40 pm So much bottle variation in the 1996 Sociando. I have had bad, mediocre, ok and good bottles all from the same case.

and then there is the 2000 vintage-same characteristics.

Jay Winton

As with most shippers, no shipping to DE. I gotta get this state in line!

Jay Winton

JimHow wrote: ↑Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:30 am An excellent article by this Harvard Law professor:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/opin ... ticleShare
The Prosecution of Trump May Have Terrible Consequences

one view, a conservative view.

Jay Winton

Once again, Trump embarrasses our country and yet his supporters continue to fund his legal fees.

Jay Winton

We decided to avoid much travel this summer due to everyone else traveling so will head off to the Berkshires for 10 relaxing days on scenic Goose Pond. Our niece works at Jacob's Pillow (premier dance performance space) and so will also enjoy spending time with her as well. Selecting some bottles f...

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Had a 2006 recently-drinking better than expected.

Jay Winton

Might be some excellent every day quaffers as this vintage looks solid top to bottom. Or am I in error?

Happy 4th and sorry Brits, tough loss.

Jay Winton

We've been exploring the wines from Verdicchio. Evidently the right bankers of the Esino river region are considered superior over the other side. I just purchased a case of Zaccagnini Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021 from Calvert Woodley. B-21 in Florida has some selections as well. U...

Jay Winton

We've been exploring the wines from Verdicchio. Evidently the right bankers of the Esino river region are considered superior over the other side. I just purchased a case of Zaccagnini Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 2021 from Calvert Woodley. B-21 in Florida has some selections as well.

Jay Winton

BWE Oregon!! A state we've never visited.

Jay Winton

Ed, Ed!! You're saying if it's on the internet, it might not be true?? I'm shocked I say, shocked.
Seriously, creative people are losing their jobs as their clients accept AI as a cost saver. This is scary, IMO.

Jay Winton

Congratulations Nic and Marie Claude!!

Jay Winton

The regular bottling of 2009 Marcoux is no slouch either. I believe we decided at our London dinner that the 2009VV was excellent but would improve.

Jay Winton

JimHow wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 1:52 am
This is a beautiful vintage for Marjorie and one that Jim would like because it has that Momtazi dustiness.
Mmm, when do we get to visit the Oregon estate, Stefan?

BWE Oregon!!!

Jay Winton

RIP Gordon Lightfoot but don't forget his stellar band Red Shea, Rick Haynes, Terry Clements et. al. A favorite artist of mine.

Jay Winton

Another 2000 SM last night and it may have been the best bottle yet-decanted through a filter and it sat for an hour or so. A really elegant wine with no green at all; I can't think of another Bordeaux with this most bottle variation in one vintage. Also a 2009 Cantermerle-better than I expected and...

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Thank you Jacques. We are contemplating travel to Spain next spring. We loved Barcelona but so much to see in Spain.

Jay Winton

Following as we're contemplating a visit next year.

Jay Winton

Thanks Ian and thanks for "gloopy"-a wine descriptor new to me.

Jay Winton

I wish we could be there but will live vicariously so plenty of TNs and piks please!

Jay Winton

I also tasted this recently, wonderful now but just coming into its drinking window, IMO. Thanks Stu!

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William Kelley's take

https://winejournal.robertparker.com/fr ... of-the-art

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Nice gathering Arv and notes. James was one of the first BWEs I met in person, I wonder what happened to him??

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I bought a couple 2019 La Lagunes at, of all places, Trader Joes in DC. Price was $50pb, IIRC. I think this estate continues to be fairly priced in the world of classified Bordeaux.

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and the field was pretty bad-lots of slipping. Evidently the grass mixture included one that is very slick. You had one job to do...

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I think his hound does the digging.

Jay Winton

We were in NYC over Thanksgiving and I agree the city is rockin'. Our group enjoyed a visit to Birdland to see their house big band. Sitting at the bar watching music is something I've really missed-glad they were able to survive. Our visit to the Grand Central Oyster Bar was another highlight. NYC ...

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Outstanding!!

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Congrats Nic!

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SF Ed wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:00 pm There are so many places to buy wine that I see no reason to do business with Acker.

SF Ed

My sentiments exactly!

Jay Winton

Father Stefan celebrates a birthday! Always a momentous occasion! Happy birthday!!

Jay Winton

Nice BWE dinner!

Jay Winton

Jeff's comment about lack of selection in 82 made me wonder when this process became more routine? Or was it due to the "massive harvest"?

Jay Winton

Interesting post and thank you Ian. Father Stefan shared an 82 LL at a dinner several years ago. It was in a good place then. I've had the 82 Montrose several times, none of the bottles were what I would expect from a second growth in this great vintage. Compared to an 82 LLC for example. I have one...

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Excellent idea!

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As always, a great read. Thank you Comte!

Jay Winton

Based on my consumption over the years, a few years of aging can be beneficial IMO.

Jay Winton

and in local news, a demo was elected for the first time as our local state senator-Russ Huxtable. We went to a meet and greet a few months ago and liked what we heard. He's spent a lot of his career working on affordable housing.

Jay Winton

As my wife said to a friend who works at an organization called Galvanize Action (look them up), we are doing a happy dance here in Michigan. Not only did Dem incumbents win all the major state races, but they now control both houses of the legislature - for the first time since the mid-1980s. Cred...

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