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VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:05 am
by Roberto
I thought it would be a good idea to hold a VLT (Virtual Live Tasting) to celebrate the New BWE. It seems like it is about time, anyway. The VLT is a uniquely BWE phenomenon and is always a good time. I was thinking of doing the '95 GPL. Any thoughts are welcome. It would be nice to do this in February.
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:13 am
by JCNorthway
Roberto,
I like the idea, and hope to be a part of the VLT.
Jon
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:14 am
by Roberto
Great Jon. Do you have the '95 GPL?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:19 am
by JCNorthway
Roberto,
I do have the 95 GPL. I have been waiting for a good reason to open one. I think this qualifies.
Jon
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:26 am
by DavidG
Hmm, no '95 GPL here, but if I can make the date I may just open a '96 to keep you all honest...
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:19 pm
by Roberto
First, I'd like to see what people think of the '95 GPL. Then we can talk dates. It will most likley be a Friday which is the day we have usually done in the past.
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:39 pm
by PhilR
I'd be interested in this, but I can't stretch my budget to Grand Puy Lacoste '95 at the minute. If we can decide on something a bit cheaper I'm in. Maybe the '04? Or something more esoteric.
I did actually by a Chateau de Reignac the other day... that might be a bit controversial though
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:06 pm
by stefan
I have '96 GPL but not '95.
stefan
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:33 pm
by Jay Winton
I had the 95 a few years ago and enjoyed it; unfortunately not in stock in the wine dungeon.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:39 pm
by JimHow
I have both '95 and '96 GPL.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:17 pm
by michael
I have the 95 GPL and would be interested in participating
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:17 pm
by JScott
I'm game. Let me know what and when.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:12 pm
by jal
I have the 96, we can do a compare and contrast between different wines different palates. It will be just like the blind men and the elephant.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:47 pm
by michael
I have the 96 GPL as well. A compare and contrast tasting would be very interesting. I'll have to see if Erika can help me with the leftovers
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:45 pm
by Roberto
I'm thinking that we should do a '95/'96 GPL mini-vertical theme for the VLT. What do folks think of this?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:48 pm
by JimHow
Sounds good to me.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:34 pm
by Rick
I have always enjoyed VLTs
However have no GPL will just have to check around to see if I can find one or someone else who wants to participate too
rick
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:00 am
by alchemeus
OK, you got me. Virtual Life Tasting?
That just posting starting at a specified hour or some messaging thing. I mean, I got both 1995 and 1996 (and 1998\1999\2001 GPL, heck, might have 2000).
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:30 am
by DavidG
You got it almost exactly - Virtual Live Tasting is a live chat where we all get online together in a chat room rather than the BB and share contemporaneous impressions.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:11 pm
by Roberto
Alch, if my memory serves me correct, didn't you participate in one of the first VLT's?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:57 pm
by alchemeus
Anything more than an hour ago I don't remember.
Except things 45 years ago. Crystal Clear.
What did we try?
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:08 am
by Roberto
Alch, I can't remember. I want to guess is was a GL. Perhaps the '86. Back in the day when we were tannin junkies. I remember you were talking about your cat. Does that trigger your memory?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:14 am
by JimHow
We had the '88 GL I believe, Bob, or was it the '89? '88 I think.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:35 am
by alchemeus
OK. Wasn't in there as I never had those wines.
Damn.
I'd love to have a cellar full of 1988 and 1989 Bordeaux.
Or even just a few bottles.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:19 am
by Roberto
Jim,I think it was the '89. Whuzzup___ was staying with me that weekend and I remember he and I taking turns at my computer! Alch, I think you were auditing the tasting. You did not have the wine but you logged into the chat to say hi.
Those were good times.
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:27 am
by JimHow
I just checked on the "old" BWE, Bob, it looks like it was the '88 Gruaud Larose, way back in November 2001! Sherry-Lehman had them on sale for $47. Man does time fly by!
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:41 am
by Roberto
Incredible! What a hoot. We are getting old my friend!
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:26 pm
by Roberto
How does the weekends after the Convention work for those interested? April 10th or 17th, for example?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:39 pm
by JimHow
Either date sounds good to me, Bob, thanks for taking the lead on this.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:38 pm
by stefan
Both days should be OK for me, Bob.
stefan
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:51 pm
by DavidG
Either weekend works for me...
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:53 am
by Rick
which one did you decide ...I will need to try and find one
My 88 GL was a very nice wine for the VLT
rick
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:16 am
by Roberto
Rick, we're going to do a '95/'96 GPL virtual shootout. Do you have either?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:55 am
by Rick
Roberto
Unfortunately I do not have any GPL
These VLTs are always fun.....I'll need to see if i can scare one up
rick
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:59 am
by Roberto
Give it a shot, Rick. I am going to pick a date soon. I want to give people a chance to voice their preferences.
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:31 pm
by tim
Just sourced a 95 GPL. What time do you normally have the tasting? Hopefully not TOO late...
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:36 pm
by michael
I could do either date, but the 10th would be better for me. I have both vintages ready to go.
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:41 am
by Roberto
Tim, good news. Any one else have date preferences?
Roberto
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:54 pm
by tim
Any final word on the date for this?
Re: VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:50 pm
by michael
I'm curious about this too.