Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Michael-P

I tried to find a way to make this DC event but too many things piled up against making the trip and I finally gave up. I look forward to the reports!
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JC:
Thanks for the TNs and photos. A wonderful evening.
I've had a few other 00s recently that seemed a bit flat, especially when compared to their reputations. More time?
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Michael-P

But in the movie "A Few Good Men" didn't Demi convince Tom not to plea bargain? MP

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BD: What did the judge say today? MP

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Mark:
If I wanted to try a Cullen, what vintage should I seek? Thanks,
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Michael-P

Bordeaux wineries as gifts to 20 something kids.
Guess I don't make enough $ to be in that world.
Thanks Arv!
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Michael-P

I agree too but would suggest a long gradual warming if possible. Perhaps it's my brain cells working overtime but I feel like refrigerator stored wines lose some complexity unless they have ample time (days?) to rest from the cold shock. I'm OK if no one agrees with me (that's often the case with m...

Michael-P

Nalan and I were both shedding tears on hearing and watching the news. This is not just French, it is a world treasure. Hopefully craftsmen, architects and historians, and a lot of cash, can rebuild it faithfully.
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Michael-P: steak both nights
Nalan: steak both nights

Michael-P

I delivered my Fri+Sat BWE Denver wines to Denver a month ago so they could rest to ready for the battles.
They are sitting in my Denver friend's a cool dark cellar.
So no change in the wines on my side.
Happy to sit next to you Nic!
Michael-P

Michael-P

01 Spinetta Vursu Barolo
66 Croft
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89 Fleur Gay (2 bottles)
89 Fargues (1 bottle)
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And then there's no accounting for taste.....

Michael-P

Jim: Just catching up here and sad to hear you've been going through this pain. Since I am not a doctor, I concur with the comments of the doctors above. Rest, eat and exercise properly, and recover. Maybe retire and run for congress again? Please make the changes you need to make to ensure you're h...

Michael-P

I'll be going to the cellar Feb 9 to pull wines for Denver since I'm going there for work on Feb 10 and plan to bring the wines early and let them rest before the BWE festivities. I have my list of 89s to find and I'll let you know as soon as I have them in hand......Exciting!
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Stu:
All the above good reasons. Thanks for all the helpful TNs!
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Michael-P

Nalan is badly affected by shellfish, even if only a drop of sauce, but not quite as dangerous as Peggy.
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Michael-P

I pulled 2 Italians to bring for SF on the 27th.

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Check for Fri and Sat in the mail.

A few years back I bought the DVD for Deliverance because I haven't seen it in over 20 years and thought I should again. But I can't seem to get the courage.....

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Michael-P

Arv: tell us about the great photo!

Our good friends in Denver, Rich and Liz, say they are sending their check for Fri and/or Sat......

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Michael-P

Nalan and I are in for the 27th in SF.
Let me see what additional (to me) Italians I can bring.
Looking forward to it!
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Michael-P

Patrick: ask Margaret at Forman why she doesn't respond to my tasting requests! A few places in Napa have limited free corkage but you guys will blow through that quickly. BTW, sadly Charlie Palmer in Napa sucks. Food, service and atmosphere. Nothing like DC. Although their rooftop drunken bar scene...

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BD: Thanks for prompting folks, and me. Patrick: Thanks for PMing me. Nalan and I are good for one evening for sure. At this point for SF on the 27th. Very untypically, we happen to be doing wine events in Napa both weekends prior to the 26th, so a third weekend in a row might be a tough sell. Let's...

Michael-P

Count Nalan and I in for the Fri dinner.
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Michael-P

We had a small (5 of us) birthday dinner gathering for a good friend in Napa last Sat. He was a Napa wine maker decades ago and since became a lawyer. Some duck breast dried sausage and cheeses to start, braised Wild Board shanks, mashed potatoes, some green stuff and a fruit tart. The fun part was ...

Michael-P

Yes but it usually costs $40-$50.

Michael-P

I've been told I am bringing a 3L of 03 Clos Badon to the family Thanksgiving dinner.
I'll sneak in an 85 and 70 Taylor as well.
Let's see what else I can find....

Michael-P

Ever since we bought the house in Napa almost 6 years ago and are able to spend quiet weekends there, or with friends that want to go wine tasting, or with our friends that live and work in the wine trade in Napa, I've noticed we have been drinking Napa wines more often than not. Perhaps it's just s...

Michael-P

I'll try to find another oldish large format for the Saturday dinner.
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Michael-P

There are a few different shippers in Napa that seem to ship anywhere. So tourists doing tastings can buy wines from various wineries and consolidate them for shipment instead of checking them as baggage. I don’t know how they get around the laws but they have been in business for decades (I recall ...

Michael-P

Please add Nalan and I to the list of attendees.
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Cheers!

Michael-P

These days I'm finding very few Calif reds that I like for under $100, so Bordeaux is a bargain!
And better

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Michael-P

I rarely drink a second label.
For most of my life, I have had little time for second wines.

So sayeth the BD.

Michael-P

I'm not really a Champagne guy, but I've had the 06 Comtes a few times this year and it's very good.
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Michael-P

Anyone going?
I've found many diamonds in the rough here in the past.
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Michael-P

Cash it is!

Michael-P

David:

Could you please change my NYC buds names to Bill and Lynnette?
Same persons...
Thanks,

Michael-P

Michael-P

My 2 other NYC buds are not coming.
No other changes, so it’s Nalan+MP, Bill+Lynnette (NYC).
Looking forward to the festivities!
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Michael-P

I’m in for 1 for Friday. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Even if there’s Pinot all around me.
Michael-P

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