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- Thu Jun 02, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2190
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
Good article in The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-depp-heard-verdict-is-chilling?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Daily_060222&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&utm_term=tny_daily_digest&bxid=5bd6722d3f92a41245dd46ce&cn...
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2190
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
If they are smart, she'll do a quick appeal and they'll settle for $3.5m out of court, most of which will go to the lawyers.
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2190
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
The British trial was a joke. Depp won because there was overwhelming evidence that she was lying, and virtually none that supported her accusations. And it was also clear from the evidence that she was using the accusations to further both her career and her divorce settlement. He deserved to win t...
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2190
Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
I think Amber Heard is a total liar, the evidence contradicts everything she says. I hope Depp wins big on this one. She is pretty evil.
Though I have to give her credit for liking Vega Sicilia Unico. She has good taste in Spanish wine.
Though I have to give her credit for liking Vega Sicilia Unico. She has good taste in Spanish wine.
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Book Review: Grand Vins (Clive Coates, 1995)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 338
Re: Book Review: Grand Vins (Clive Coates, 1995)
This is my go-to book for older vintages. Ignoring the ratings, just the conditions on the ground and the top chateaux gives a good view into what is likely better-than-average and what is subpar.
- Sat May 21, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1113
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
Lafite is the first growth estate that I have had the least of (and unfortunately the worst of, as the 68 and the 70 were pretty awful). I hope to have an amazing bottle someday. Time to crack open one of the 2002s?
- Fri May 20, 2022 9:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Grapejuice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 369
Re: Grapejuice
The lyrics: [Intro] One, two, three One, two— [Verse 1] Yesterday, it finally came, a sunny afternoon I was on my way to buy some flowers for you (Ooh-ooh) Thought that we could hide away in a corner of the heath There's never been someone who's so perfect for me [Pre-Chorus] But I got over it and I...
- Fri May 20, 2022 7:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Grapejuice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 369
- Sun May 15, 2022 11:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1273
Re: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
A few more pics
- Sun May 15, 2022 5:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1273
Re: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
What a great evening, thank you Peter for hosting! I thought that this was truly a BWE evening, lots of different Bordeaux, a variety of vintages, some older, some surprises, without focusing on first growths or even super seconds. My WOTN was likely the 1983 Yquem also, but close follow ups were th...
- Sat May 14, 2022 6:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1273
Re: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
Test taken negative here as well. If no one is opposed, I do have some Foie Gras Entier here that I can bring along. Is that overkill?
- Wed May 11, 2022 6:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE France 2023?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1038
Re: BWE France 2023?
I might be moving back to France later this year. If so, I can certainly help out as my work situation is much better than last year.
Would love to get everyone back together again in France!
Would love to get everyone back together again in France!
- Fri May 06, 2022 4:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1273
Re: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
I'll be bringing an older Bordeaux, a 750 Sauternes, and a mystery wine which may or may not be young or old or bordeaux or something else.
- Thu May 05, 2022 1:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1411
Re: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
Pontet Canet
- Thu May 05, 2022 1:30 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5016
Re: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
Haut Brion
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:43 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1273
Re: BWE West Coast gathering - new date - Saturday, May 14th
I'm in!
I'll bring an older Bdx and a sticky. And maybe a ringer.
I'll bring an older Bdx and a sticky. And maybe a ringer.
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: long live bwe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 434
Re: long live bwe
Thanks for the heads up! I've been mostly lurking lately but good to know when a maintenance issue will happen.
- Fri Mar 18, 2022 4:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale Part 2: Haut Brion.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3616
Re: Dinner in Ft. Lauderdale Part 2: Haut Brion.
Wow, just wow, looks like an epic evening!
I think Haut Brion embodies the spirit of BWE more than any of the first growths. Fantastic to see such a lineup!
I think Haut Brion embodies the spirit of BWE more than any of the first growths. Fantastic to see such a lineup!
- Thu Mar 03, 2022 2:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Maureen in the news
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1264
Re: Maureen in the news
Timmy, my friend. Everything in your last post would be thrown out, vomited out, in a court of law. Give me names. Give me dates. If a wine is "faked," who faked it? My $40 per hour private investigator easily investigates provenance... who sold to whom.. who sold to whom. Give me some ba...
- Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Maureen in the news
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1264
Re: Maureen in the news
I've been to Maureen's wine fraud training. I've discovered more than one bottle of DRC in my cellar that was fake. It wasn't evident that it was fake until you put it under a microscope. If you know what to look for, the fakes become obvious. I've gone to auctions and discovered fake bottles when I...
- Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Let’s get ready to rock and roll!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 657
Re: Let’s get ready to rock and roll!
what about West Coast in May?
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 7:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5894
Re: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
I rarely have red bordeaux with fish. The only exception is when the fish is prepared with tomatoes or something that might match with a red wine. Note, though, I detest the taste of Salmon so I have little reason to pair it with anything. Tonight I had a nice Cod with a California Chardonnay. It w...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 6:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5894
Re: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
I rarely have red bordeaux with fish. The only exception is when the fish is prepared with tomatoes or something that might match with a red wine. Note, though, I detest the taste of Salmon so I have little reason to pair it with anything. Tonight I had a nice Cod with a California Chardonnay. It wa...
- Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner at Cabfan's house, looks like February 19th
- Replies: 12
- Views: 757
Re: BWE SF dinner at Cabfan's house, looks like February 19th
Add me + 1 to the list.
- Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF Dinner Notes & Pix (Nov 13, 2021)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 677
Re: BWE SF Dinner Notes & Pix (Nov 13, 2021)
Was great to see everyone again. Agreed that the company was better than the wines, but I did think there were a few standouts on the fermented grape juice. In particular, the 2001 Magnum of GPL was in a great place. Great to see everyone, I hope we can do this more regularly!
- Sat Nov 13, 2021 9:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6163
Re: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
I'm thinking of adding either bubbles or a sticky. Any preference?
Edited to add: decided to go with bubbles since it's a bottle most people probably haven't tasted before.
Edited to add: decided to go with bubbles since it's a bottle most people probably haven't tasted before.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6163
Re: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
So looks like we are bringing a couple of Gruaud Larose and also a risky 64 (it's leaking so I need to open it). Will keep you posted.
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:42 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6163
Re: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
I'm headed to the East Coast to raid my cellar. Me and my guest will likely bring two bordeaux and a cali cab. If there will be a theme, we should decide quickly. I do have at least one GPL in my stash.
- Wed Nov 03, 2021 5:38 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: OMG: 71 Haut Brion, 96 La Tache, 90 Petrus, 90 Le Pin
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1393
Re: OMG: 71 Haut Brion, 96 La Tache, 90 Petrus, 90 Le Pin
Still amazed by this lineup.
Le Pin is on my unrealized bucket list.
Le Pin is on my unrealized bucket list.
- Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: OMG cont'd...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 419
Re: OMG cont'd...
wow. wow. wow.
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6163
Re: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
Can you do a +1 for me? We'll be at 14 exactly then, right?
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 12:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Pontet Canet thread
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2977
Re: The Pontet Canet thread
I just came across this article on Jean-Michel Comme and didn't see it posted in other threads, so thought I would share. It is a very interesting look at his history with biodynamic wines and hints at his leaving the property. And in particular the impact of the 2018 vintage. https://amustreadblog....
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
- Replies: 61
- Views: 6163
Re: BWE SF dinner - Sat 13 Nov 2021
I'm still in! Looking forward to it.
Was exchanging messages with Chris, he and Werner might be up for it as well.
Note, SF restaurants require a vaccination confirmation to be presented at the restaurant, so make sure you have yours with you if you are coming from out of town!
Cheers,
Tim
Was exchanging messages with Chris, he and Werner might be up for it as well.
Note, SF restaurants require a vaccination confirmation to be presented at the restaurant, so make sure you have yours with you if you are coming from out of town!
Cheers,
Tim
- Wed Oct 06, 2021 4:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Saturday at the Convention
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9067
Re: Saturday at the Convention
What a great evening.
Jimmy, my first convention was NYC 03, though I was on the board prior to Napa 02, I just couldn't attend due to work commitments.
Pretty amazing to still be going strong after all these years.
Jimmy, my first convention was NYC 03, though I was on the board prior to Napa 02, I just couldn't attend due to work commitments.
Pretty amazing to still be going strong after all these years.
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:07 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE has landed….
- Replies: 7
- Views: 741
Re: BWE has landed….
And here I thought you'd be bringing the Lynch to the Saturday night dinner!
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5336
Re: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
As for Saturday, both will be a surprise.
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5336
Re: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
Ok, I've settled on a Burgundy, a bit young but should be a fun one.
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5336
Re: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
Yes, sorry, you are correct, Friday. I am not attending Thursday.
I am getting my days quite mixed up.
I am getting my days quite mixed up.
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5336
Re: BWE DC '21, What are you bringing each night?
I really haven't figured out what I am bringing on Thursday. Either a burgundy or something from Italy or Chile. But all of my non-Bordeaux wines available are young.
Quite the dilemma.
Quite the dilemma.
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 11:10 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC 2021 - Themes?
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3415
Re: BWE DC 2021 - Themes?
It seems like we did not settle on a theme this year, or did I miss it?