VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE

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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.

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Roberto,

I like the idea, and hope to be a part of the VLT.

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Great Jon. Do you have the '95 GPL?

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Roberto,

I do have the 95 GPL. I have been waiting for a good reason to open one. I think this qualifies.

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Hmm, no '95 GPL here, but if I can make the date I may just open a '96 to keep you all honest...
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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.

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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 :)
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I have '96 GPL but not '95.

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I had the 95 a few years ago and enjoyed it; unfortunately not in stock in the wine dungeon.
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I have both '95 and '96 GPL.
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I have the 95 GPL and would be interested in participating
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I'm game. Let me know what and when.
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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.
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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 ;-)
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I'm thinking that we should do a '95/'96 GPL mini-vertical theme for the VLT. What do folks think of this?

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Sounds good to me.
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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

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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).
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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.
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Alch, if my memory serves me correct, didn't you participate in one of the first VLT's?

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Anything more than an hour ago I don't remember.

Except things 45 years ago. Crystal Clear.

What did we try?
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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?

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We had the '88 GL I believe, Bob, or was it the '89? '88 I think.
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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.
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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.

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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!
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Incredible! What a hoot. We are getting old my friend!

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How does the weekends after the Convention work for those interested? April 10th or 17th, for example?

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Either date sounds good to me, Bob, thanks for taking the lead on this.
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Both days should be OK for me, Bob.

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Either weekend works for me...
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which one did you decide ...I will need to try and find one

My 88 GL was a very nice wine for the VLT

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Rick, we're going to do a '95/'96 GPL virtual shootout. Do you have either?

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Roberto

Unfortunately I do not have any GPL

These VLTs are always fun.....I'll need to see if i can scare one up

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Give it a shot, Rick. I am going to pick a date soon. I want to give people a chance to voice their preferences.

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Just sourced a 95 GPL. What time do you normally have the tasting? Hopefully not TOO late...
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I could do either date, but the 10th would be better for me. I have both vintages ready to go.
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Tim, good news. Any one else have date preferences?

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Any final word on the date for this?
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I'm curious about this too.
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