Let's get together in DC June 14-15

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Mon May 06, 2019 11:36 pm

DC IS HAPPENING JUNE 14-15

FINAL DETAILS

Friday June 14, 7:00 PM
Venue is Montmartre DC, 327 7th Street SE
Ordering off of the menu

Guest List
Jim H - 1
Marcs - 1
Nic -1
Chris - 1
Noah R - 2
TOTAL: 6

Saturday June 15, 6:30 PM
Venue for Saturday night is Bistro Bis in the George Hotel, 15 E St NW.
We have a private space in the mezzanine area with a single table.
Three wine glasses per setting, 5 course tasting menu below.
Total per person cost including corkage, tax and tip is $145.
Payment by check or cash on arrival, or by PayPal in advance (PM or email me for details).

Guest List
DavidG - 2
Jim H - 1
Marcs - 1
Chris - 2
Noah R - 2
Nic - 1
Mr. And Mrs. Vino - 6
TOTAL: 15

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I was down there on personal business this past weekend, I didn't get to get together with any BWEers, but I know that Nicola wants to do a road trip down there and DavidG wants to get together for a way overdue gathering, I'm hoping to spend more time down there in the forseeable future.
Once we get too late into June then I'm lost to the Great State of Maine through October.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Tue May 07, 2019 2:37 am

If we’re looking at Saturdays, we’re available:
May 18
June 8
June 15

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Tue May 07, 2019 1:27 pm

June 8th or 15th might work but we're having some work done on the house in MD and are evacuating to the beach so once I get the start date, I can firm up the date.

marcs · Post by **marcs** » Tue May 07, 2019 9:11 pm

I can't believe you came to DC and didn't tell us!

I would love to get together and will be around. I have a bunch of Bordeaux verticals and mini-verticals in my DC storage I would love to share with an appreciative audience. Just let me know when

marcs · Post by **marcs** » Tue May 07, 2019 9:31 pm

P.S. I may not however be there the weekend of the 18th, might be down in NYC for that.

NoahR · Post by **NoahR** » Thu May 09, 2019 12:04 am

I am largely around, but just had big sinus surgery and septoplasty (this is where they basically take your nose off your face, redo all the cartilage, then flap it down again) so God only knows when I’ll be able to taste/smell again. Hopefully within the next few weeks. But keep me in the loop!
N Raizman at gmail dot com

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Thu May 09, 2019 12:57 am

Speedy recovery Noah.
Sounds like June dates are more likely.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Thu May 09, 2019 2:30 pm

June 15th will work for us. I can help with a location as well or we might be able to host everyone depending on numbers.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Thu May 09, 2019 5:20 pm

If we build it, BD will come?

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 10, 2019 1:04 am

I just talked with Nicolas, he is up for it.
I have a manslaughter trial that is going to be scheduled in June.
It will last 3-4 days and will start on either Monday, June 10th, or Monday, June 17th.
If it starts on June 10th I will be able to be in DC for June 15th.
If it starts on June 17th I will not be able to be in DC that weekend.
We will be having a conference with the judge within a week to discuss various trial issues.
I'll press him to schedule the case to start on June 10th.
I should be able to get an answer within the next few business days, so stand by for a bit longer and I'll get back to you on the feasibility of June 15th.
BD

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:58 pm

Jean Fred can run down.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri May 10, 2019 7:30 pm

Jay Winton wrote:Jean Fred can run down.

Chateau Vin · Post by **Chateau Vin** » Fri May 10, 2019 9:41 pm

Jay Winton wrote:Jean Fred can run down.

Instead of water cooler stations along the run, he is better served with Bordeaux pouring stations...

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 10, 2019 10:26 pm

I talked to the judge today, we will know by Monday the date of the manslaughter trial.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat May 11, 2019 4:26 pm

Hi all.

Yes the June 15th works for me and I'll be happy to attend this offline if it ever happens. I guess we need to do a recongnition dinner for David, who donates two magnums of the best 1989 to Denver 2019...

And if it doesn't work, we'll see how we can plan it another time.

Nic

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Tue May 14, 2019 2:45 am

BD: What did the judge say today? MP

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue May 14, 2019 11:49 am

The trial is definitely not going the week of June 10th, which is bad, and most likely would start on June 17th, which would be bad.
However, I'm cautiously optimistic. We are having a suppression hearing this Friday and I think there is a high likelihood that the DA will either dismiss his case or make us an offer we can't refuse. I'm hopeful that I can give you a more definitive answer this Friday. I would say the chances are high that we will resolve this case.

Michael-P · Post by **Michael-P** » Wed May 15, 2019 7:34 pm

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

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 1:05 am

We always recommend against plea bargains, my associate Jesse Archer and I prefer to go to trial.
But very often we are made offers that our clients can't refuse.

I'm going to press the judge tomorrow for an exact trial date. I hope we can see you in DC on June 15th, MichaelP! I'm assuming Nalan won't be there because of her Saturday work schedule?

Jimmy

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 1:40 am

Meantime, I’m going to Alaska!

https://wgme.com/news/local/hes-a-perso ... -in-alaska

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri May 17, 2019 2:06 am

Wish I could make it...

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 2:10 am

I order you and the bro to be there. Don't give me this bullshit.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 2:11 am

The way this is growing, I think we need to turn this into a Friday and Saturday night affair, and we need to find out if our Saturday night room is available...
David?

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Fri May 17, 2019 2:40 am

How many are we talking about? IIRC the Alcove Room at CP has a $3500 or $4000 minimum.

Unfortunately I can’t do Friday. Have an early morning presentation at a meeting in Baltimore Saturday.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 10:28 am

Yeah, I don't think I can do Friday, either.
I still don't know if I can do that weekend, although I should have a better idea after today.

marcs · Post by **marcs** » Fri May 17, 2019 3:58 pm

Blanquito wrote:Wish I could make it...

Flights Denver-DC are very cheap, we could probably take up a collection to get you here...you could stay in my guest room too

marcs · Post by **marcs** » Fri May 17, 2019 4:02 pm

What should I open for this event?

Canon La Gaffeliere 1995-2000-2001-2009

Leoville Barton 1996-2002-2003-2004

Pichon Baron - Pichon Lalande comparison tasting: 2000 and 2002 of each (four bottles total)

Chateau Canon 2005-2009-2015

Jim special: Grand Puy Lacoste 2005-2009-2010

I have more but it's in my out of town storage...

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri May 17, 2019 9:37 pm

Is this really happening? Should I cash in some chips with the wife and try to swing arriving 6/14 and leaving 6/16? Our BD did give me a direct order (he eats the soul in small bites).

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri May 17, 2019 9:38 pm

marcs wrote:What should I open for this event?...

1998 Jadot?

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri May 17, 2019 9:39 pm

If I can make it, bro is in too! For Friday and Saturday, none of this weak Saturday-only crap for us!

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Fri May 17, 2019 9:59 pm

Waiting on Jim's availability. Says he should know by tomorrow.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri May 17, 2019 10:16 pm

DavidG wrote:Waiting on Jim's availability.

We’ve become the great state of Maine's Senate race!

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 11:20 pm

Back from a daylong suppression hearing.
Grr, this judge can't make up his mind.
I truly think the case is either going to be dismissed or settle, but it hasn't happened yet.
We have another phone conference with the judge and DA on Monday at noon, we're gonna press him then to schedule this thing.
I'm 90% sure I'll be free that weekend, but I should be able to give a firmer answer on Monday by 1pm.
If Blanquito and Bro come in to town I will make sure I'm there for that Friday night as well!

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 17, 2019 11:33 pm

i say we go ahead and schedule it for the weekend of June 14-15.
I'll make sure I'm available both nights!
Ok, let's get it done!

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat May 18, 2019 12:47 am

I hereby authorize planning of a BWE weekend in DC on June 14-15.
I will be there.

marcs · Post by **marcs** » Sat May 18, 2019 1:00 am

I forgot! I can also offer:

Gruaud Larose 1990-2000-2004-2009

La Conseillante 2008-2009-2010 (this is a good one folks!)

Blanquito wrote:
marcs wrote:What should I open for this event?...
1998 Jadot?

LOL, my last Jadot Beze is gone, but I do have a 1998 Jadot Clos de Coucheraux, if you can handle a mere Beaune Premier Cru

If you want to go all Burgundy Wine Enthusiast on me, we could try:

Bouchard Le Corton 1999-2005-2009-2015 (half bottle)

Chevillon Nuits St George Premier Crus 2008-2009-2010 (Vaucrains/Roncieres/Bousselot in that order)

a 2009 Jadot horizontal -- Suchots, Pommard Rugiens, Gevrey Estournelles Saint Jacques

I would ship in some from out of town but it's getting hot and I don't think there are any more shipping windows.

I will open any two of the tastings I mentioned in this and the previous post, just tell me which!

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat May 18, 2019 1:01 am

I can do Saturday. Can’t do Friday.
Happy to look for a place for Saturday. Need to know how many.
Please post here and I will update as we go.
I’ll put a May 31 deadline on declaring if you’re coming so I have time to make arrangements.

See first post for list of who's coming.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat May 18, 2019 1:03 am

Marcs, the Conseillante vertical sounds great! So does the Gruaud! Or the Canon! Any of those!!

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat May 18, 2019 1:57 am

Well done, DavidG.
We'll see you all in DC.

NoahR · Post by **NoahR** » Sat May 18, 2019 1:58 am

Should be available either Friday or Sat, but will be hard to do both. Likely wifey will be able to come.

I vote for Blacksalt!