Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JimHow

I have $350 worth of gift cards, I'll use them on my way down to Boston for a Sox game on Thursday.
Let me know if you want me to get you anything at either the Portsmouth or Hampton North/South stores.

JimHow

The Astounding She-Monster was produced in 1957, the year before I was born. It was the year of Sputnik, the Cold War well under way, the post-war nuclear era in full throttle. It was the classc age of science fiction B movies, of Godzilla, The Incredible Shrinking Man, Plan 9 From Outer Space... Wh...

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My brothers and I used to call her the “electric lady.” I had nightmares for literally years after watching that movie, which appeared probably three or four times on the after school science fiction slot on Channel 13. Despite the terror, I watched it every time. I would close my eyes, though, ever...

JimHow

I’ll give one of the 2016s a try soon and let you know.
I recall enjoying the 2015 Geyserville, even though it seemed more racy and tempestuous than previous vintages I’ve tried.

JimHow

I cleaned out Portsmouth Circle of their Giscours and Hampden North of their Malescot.

JimHow

I got the following 2015s in NH today:

Leoville Barton x 1
Giscours x 9
Bellevue x 1
Malescot St Exupery x 9
Barde Haut x 6
Dame de Montrose x 2
Latour-Martillac x 2
Carbonnieux x 2

Plus:

2015 Ridge Lytton Springs x 1
2016 Ridge Geyserville x 11

JimHow

Just came back from NH, I went wild, Gerry, I garnered 14 gift cards.

JimHow

Lol.. you know, I slept under the covers for years after watching that movie as a kid, fearful that the astounding she-monster would come into my room at night. Not exactly sure what Freud would have said about that, although it was certainly a harbinger — or at least a metaphor — of things to come ...

JimHow

Smith Haut Lafitte is item 31236 at $116.49.
They have a case each in the two turnpike Hamptons plus Hookset 67.

JimHow

Item 30286 is Leoville Barton at $100.99, Gerry, looks like they have a case each in Hampton 73, Hampton 76, Hookset 66, Hookset 67, Nashua 50.

JimHow

I've always said Nastassja Kinski in Paris,Texas is one of the most beautiful actresses to grace the silver screen.

JimHow

At $100 Leoville Barton seems high, maybe with the gift cards I might buy one bottle. I got the SHL for like $80 on prearrival, it is going for like $113 in NH, which seems to be consistent with elsewhere across the country. I'll pick up some Malescot and Giscours and take advantage of the gift card...

JimHow

Thanks, Gerry, with the sale those sound like pretty good deals, no?

JimHow

Wow that’s a great story, Stefan, I guess that makes me only two degrees separated from Nastassja Kinski! I dated a beauty queen from Paris, Texas, an eternity ago. It is my favorite movie of all time, still has quite a cult following, it is the favorite of a lot of actors and musicians. My friend s...

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It is, of course, the greatest B movie ever made. Watching The Astounding She-Monster and Paris, Texas are my only two requirements of friendship with me. It looks like the whole She Monster movie can be viewed here: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3juwl4 You might just want to watch the trailer ...

JimHow

You were looking svelte David when I saw you this winter/spring.
I've been losing weight this summer, mostly I think from cutting back on wine consumption.

JimHow

Boy, he's a character, isn't he.

JimHow

I haven't been following the discussion on the 2017 vintage, is there a consensus on whether it is a left bank vintage or right bank vintage?

JimHow

I'm not buying any 2017.
When they hit the shelves in NH in a couple years I might buy a few random bottles of lesser growths.

JimHow

Good stuff Claudius.
I only drink wine once or twice a week but when I do it tends to be most of a bottle.
I have found when I go on these month-long fasts that cutting those bottles out results in noticeable weight loss.

JimHow

Nicola, that note about Siran is because, obviously, I am a Bordeaux Wine Enthusiast. Yes... I am the manager of a site known as... drum roll... Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts. Not Rhone. Not Burgundy. Not California. Bordeaux.... Yes, I like the 2015 Siran... I like 2002L Bordeaux as well. Indeed, I LOV...

JimHow

I'm confused Danny, I thought you said the 1983 was cooked and poorly stored and "terrible", but was also your wine of the night.

JimHow

Boy, I'm going to dissent, mon ami... I'm thinking I like the classicism of 2014 ahead of the 2015. My experiences with 2015 are admittedly limited. But so far, I'm finding them too "big." Too 2005-like. Plus, the 2014 prices, obviously, are much more reasonable. Plus, 2014 seems to be mor...

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Good advice, Comte and Nicola.
What other BWE diet approaches work?
How do you stay so thin Stefan?

JimHow

I mean't that that 1988 VCC was NOT better than the '89 Lynch....
I think if you just insert that everything should be cleared up.
i thought it was obvious what I was saying, but in case there is any confusion....

JimHow

How to Lose 20 Pounds at Age 60.
By Jim How

1. Drink less wine.
2. Eat less Dunkin' Donuts Everything Bagels with butter each morning.
3. Eat an apple for lunch.
4. Walk at least 2 miles per day.
5. Drink a lot of water.

Do this and you will lose 20 pounds in 40 days.

Sincerely,
Jim How

JimHow

I love the 2014 vintage.
With the possible exception of 2010, it is my favorite vintage since 2002.

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One of the best Haut Baillys I've ever had was the 2002 that Hound brought to my house.
I have 5 bottles of the 2006, I'll likely blanquito them.
1996 d'Yquem better than the 1995? Those are fighting words, Nicola.

JimHow

If you guys need any stock picks let me know... Allons enfants de la Patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé! Contre nous de la tyrannie, L'étendard sanglant est levé, (bis) Entendez-vous dans les campagnes Mugir ces féroces soldats? Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes! Au...

JimHow

Well said, counselor. Wise words indeed.
Even I, Jim "Drink 'em Young" How have dramatically slowed my purchases.

JimHow

It's midsummer, it seems like places like Zachy's, MacArthur's etc., don't really have much of the good stuff in stock. Did they sell everything in their futures campaign? Does New Hampshire have any '15s in stock, Gerry? If so, how is the pricing? It seems like the availability of these wines is de...

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Je suis fier d'etre Franco Americain.

JimHow

I have one bottle of 1996 Lynch left, I will save it for a BWE Lynch vertcal.

JimHow

I suggest the Tom-In-DC/CO stacking method, wherein he had about 2,000 bottles stacked to the ceiling in a space the size of a large closet.
My collection is down to about 500 bottles, I haven't been doing any buying. I've been mostly fasting this past month.

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Of course there are, David, but I've alays understood the argument to be about "space." Now, if there are other priorities besides wine, of course I get that. I have many priorities ahead of my wine collection. But the lack of "space" does not seem to be remotely an issue, so whe...

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I do David, but if I lived with 10 people I still think I would be able to find space for, say, the amount of wine I saw in Tom in DC's cellar when I visited his house. I'm not trying to be a wiseguy, I just have never understood this argument. I've heard Stefan make the argument several times. I've...

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I wish someone would bring a 1995 Lynch to a future BWE convention, I don't think I'll have an opportunity to drink one otherwise.

JimHow

Very intellectual obserations indeed, Ian. I find myself not surprised by any of your notes. That Rausan Segla was like chewing nails in its youth and it doesn't sound like it has changed in the past 20 years. The '95 Lynch was one of the last great Lynches, I'm beginning to think it might be better...

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I've heard this line numerous times over the years. "I don't have enough room to store my wines." Um, what, do you live in a closet? I've never understood this argument. So you live in a house/apartment/condo that is, what, 1,000, 2,000, 3000+ square feet. You can't find ANY space in there...

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Comte is back in town!

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