Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

An awesome deal on a quintessential Jim How wine. Glad it is everything you expected. But... what is this? The label says $29.99? What kind of DC shenanigans is this? What if Trump finds out about this... A Democratic ex-mayor criminal defendant lawyer from Maine comes to DC and gets a <wink, wink> ...

DavidG

Thanks for the note on the 2006 Beaucastel Nic. One of the longest-lived CdP, I find they typically need 10 years to start drinking well. Sounds like this one is ready to go. I may open one soon but am still working on my 1995-2000s.

DavidG

Loved Al Franken's book.
Never laughed out loud at Jon Stewart though I liked his stuff OK.
Colbert could usually get me to LOL when he was on Stewart's show.
Now I like Samantha Bee when I remember to watch.

The Bloody Socks - better name for a band or a political party?

DavidG

In the "only in today's social media world" category: Someone has been posting on Wine Berserkers the last few days claiming to be a 22 year old ex-girlfriend of Fox'. Says she only dated him for his money, didn't know about embezzlement until she read about it recently online.

DavidG

John Fox plead guilty to one count of fraud in return for a maximum sentence of 6 1/2 years in prison.

The judge called his operation a Ponzi scheme running from 2010-2015. Fox also admitted that he began cheating customers in 1993 or 1994.

Details here.

DavidG

I see the commercial television "news" industry as hardly worthy of the moniker, and more interested in ratings than anything else. They'll cover anything outrageous, regardless of truth or fiction. Heaven forbid they actually investigate or ask a follow-up question for fear that their &qu...

DavidG

I agree with Jacques that on a macro level the estate tax means almost nothing, other than a sound bite/rallying point for those generally opposed to taxes. But I also agree with Scott that on a micro level there are people who are hurt by the estate tax. I don't know if it's the only or main reason...

DavidG

A gift bottle of 2002 Bollinger RD. Plan to take it to Chicago to open with friends this fall.

As far as a bottle of Bordeaux that was a pleasant surprise, I'll go with the 2012 Ch du Tertre that I Howed at the urging of Danny and our BD this spring.

DavidG

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DavidG

Made the NPR news this evening. The Donald's ass-Trumpet continues to blow further and further out of tune with reality. Whether it's out of tune with the majority of the electorate is the question that worries me. A lot can happen in 3 months - an eternity in politics - and I shudder to think of wh...

DavidG

It's amazing how every now and then a bottle that should by all rights be a goner can surprise you.

DavidG

A Pomerol this time... 2000 Ch. Nenin : Cellared since release, perfect cork and fill. Dark red core, lightening at rim. Dark fruits, cedar/tobacco, strong note of iodine on the nose. Full-bodied with dark ripe fruit, good balance, still tannic on the finish. The next day the iodine note is replaced...

DavidG

I'll second the preference for Geyserville. I liked Lytton Springs better back when it was made by Lytton Springs Winery.

DavidG

Conventions are earlier this year, so there may be a different dynamic.

DavidG

Inspiring.
Exceptional.
Historic.

Now on to the nitty gritty of the campaign.

DavidG

I didn't realize Croix de Labrie was a rarity. I've had a few of the 2005. My last note: March 12, 2015 - Cellared since release. Perfect fill and cork. Pop and pour, drunk over 4 hours. Dark purple to rim. Dark berries, cedar, soy/umami on the nose. Medium to full body, lush ripe fruit, wood, soy, ...

DavidG

If one can't believe the solid people who are Mrs. Clinton's friends, as to her character, I hope one can believe those who already know that Mr. Trump represents the worst kind of national security nightmare, and they believe Mrs Clinton would make a fine commander in chief. I think I've made it c...

DavidG

As Jim points out, both wield enormous power. I agree with you Rob that the battle for Congress is extremely important. I'm not sure it's more important than the Presidency, now that one of the candidates is looking more nuts with each passing day. But this is the national convention focused on pick...

DavidG

Agree with your assessment of Kaine, Chris. I was expecting more and got only "good."
I too was very impressed with Adm Huston. He should be brought out of retirement if Clinton wins.

DavidG

Biggest surprise for me was O'Malley. He's a lightweight but gave a better speech than I thought he had in him.
Bloomberg and Biden were great.
Kaine was a disappointment.
Obama built to a nice crescendo and had some great lines and moments but he went on too long and lost his momentum.

DavidG

Can't argue with that assessment Jim. I'm with you on all three of these.

DavidG

RDD wrote:The power is in Congress and not the Presidency.

Au contraire:
Supreme Court
Sending troops into battle
Executive orders

And of utmost consequence: the real nuclear option.

DavidG

MSM showed the disenchanted Sanders supporters plenty... both CNN and MSNBC. But I was watching yesterday afternoon, not prime time. What I saw seemed out of proportion to their numbers. But I guess it all depends on one's perspective. No question that there are a lot of angry, disenchanted voters. ...

DavidG

I think Clinton will do a ton of good for the country, regardless of the rest of the (IMO overblown) disgust and lack of trust. Throw in the threat of Trump and what Patrick says comes into play. Anything short of unmitigated disaster is a plus.

DavidG

Jacques, I might not know a better Burg if it bit me on the behind. I liked this well enough, but not as much as everyone else at the table. It seemed reasonably priced at I think $115 (Jay correct me if I'm off). Nic, I've had '88 Krug a number of times and am still cellaring a few bottles. It's an...

DavidG

Very sad news.

DavidG

We wrote down the BWE URL for him and encouraged him to join one of our DC dinners.

DavidG

Found ourselves in Ocean City at the same time Mr. & Mrs. Vino were in Rehoboth, so we decided to get together at my favorite BYO on the beach, Horizons. Corkage had been doubled since our last visit, to all of $10/bottle. I brought a 1996 Krug and a 1989 Montrose. The 1996 Krug was really singi...

DavidG

Re: Le Pin. I was in Macarthur's way back when and saw 2 unopened cases of the 1982 stacked on the floor away from the main-trafficked aisles. Asked what the price was and was told it had been pre-sold. Was just waiting to be picked up. I had a fleeting thought about hanging around to see who came i...

DavidG

Antoine you make a good point about negative campaigning. Not that any candidate is a saint, but a steady diet of negative ads just lowers the entire conversation and sours the public on the process. It's very different from what we see in commercial advertising. Sure there are claims of superiority...

DavidG

Missed the early speakers - we were having a BWE at the Beach dinner with the Wintons here in Ocean City. But when we got back: Corey Booker was inspiring. Kudos to the non-politico who told her story of being swindled by Trump U. Michelle Obama hit a home run. Out of the park, past the parking lot ...

DavidG

I agree Jacques. Trouble is, the f'in hamster in the White House isn't coming after a woman, "The Gays" and "The Transgenders." The f'in hamster is just steps away from taking the oath of office in a short 6 months.

DavidG

Dems are doing their best at shooting themselves in the foot. Totally mis-handled DWS. I doubt it will do anything to mollify the Sanders supporters. I think they will still try to disrupt the convention. If they do become disruptive they should be removed from the convention hall.

DavidG

Just saw Sanders on one of the AM talk shows and have to give him kudos for refusing to take the DNC e-mail bait and focusing on the real issue at hand: defeating Trump. Not sure if his most fervent supporters will be able to do the same. They may say their protests are designed to move policy furth...

DavidG

Understood. Sometimes we all have to make choices that are contrary to our personal preferences. That plays out in public with politics, which makes it even more difficult. I share your frustration and disgust with the triumph of political expediency over principles. The Clintons are masters of that...

DavidG

He's against the death penalty but as governor he allowed 6 inmates to be put to death, including at least one who was so mentally delayed that he couldn't tie his own shoes. He is personally against abortion but has a 100% approval rating from Planned Parenthood. Imagine that. Hillary picked a guy...

DavidG

Bernie deserved everything he got from the DNC, and more. Not only did he refuse to raise money for Dems, his gang broke into the DNC server and stole Clinton data. Then sued the DNC when he was locked out of the server. The DNC and DWS did their jobs in discussing how to deal with him. Bernie and h...

DavidG

1811 Yquem
1900 Margaux
1947 Cheval Blanc

All at peak, of course, since we are dreaming.

DavidG

The plagiarism brou-ha-ha is much ado about very little IMO. I thought Melania's speech was flat and uninspiring. Ivanka was a much better speaker, though I wasn't particularly moved by what she said. No surprise given my opinion of Trump. I liked David Axelrod's summary of Trump's position at the e...

DavidG

Thanks Rudi. I can find 2001 La Fleur de Gay for $80, Lafite ~$600, Leoville Barton for $100, Haut Bailley for $80, Haut Bergey for $70, Pavie Macquin for $75. Other than the Lafite, those all sound worth exploring. Patrick, I would put 2001, 1988, 1989, 1986 and 1990 as my top 5 Sauternes vintages....

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