Thoughts on the 2018 BWE Wine of the Year....

[JimHow]

As the clock ticks, the anticipation builds ...

Maybe I have made my choice in my capacity as a kind and benevolent dictator....
Maybe I have not.

[Comte Flaneur]

You’re preaching to the choir on 2003 Bordeaux.
I’ve rarely had a disappointing 2003, from either bank of the river.
I had some Clos des Lambrays back in the day when they were like $25 per bottle, they are a little out of my range now.

Over the years there has been some inspired choices.

And some less inspired choices.

[JimHow]

The decision on the 2018 BWE Wine of the Year has been made.
The identity shall be hermetically sealed until sometime between Christmas and New Year's, as is tradition....

[Gerry M.]

The suspense is killing me!!!!

[Nicklasss]

A Tour St-Christophe?

It can't be the 2015 Rauzan Ségla, the BD did not taste it.

I would bet on 2015 Chateau Brane-Cantenac. I just re-read the text and rating of Jim, and having taste the wine myself, it is a no brainer. Just a utter performance from that estate in 2015.

I think Clinet, Rauzan Ségla and Canon are even better wines, but their prices are way higher.

Nic

[JimHow]

Any guesses as to what is the BWE '18 Wine of the Year?
The selection has been made, it will be held under hermetic seal until sometime between Dec 26-Jan 1.

[robert goulet]

Thinking '14 Meyney

[Ognik]

No matter if it will be Meyney 14, Rauzan 15, Brane Cantenac 15 or Canon 15.......it will be a perfect choice..... all of them waiting in the cellar for their time to come .
Merry christmas and a good year 2019 for all.

[JimHow]

Same to you, Ognik, it's going to be a great year!

[Comte Flaneur]

Any guesses as to what is the BWE '18 Wine of the Year?
The selection has been made, it will be held under hermetic seal until sometime between Dec 26-Jan 1.

The tension is unbearable. I keep on waking up in the middle of the night to check BWE to see if Jim has revealed his choice yet.

[JimHow]

...and the clock ticks down.....
The choice has been made.
The subjects await the black smoke.

[DavidG]

I thought it was white smoke...

[JimHow]

yes but i am the anti-pope

[Chateau Vin]

Black or White....Either way smoke is needed to cover up lot of bad stuff....

Anyhow, I want 15 Brane Cantenac to be BWE WOTY...

[JimHow]

The winner will be announced within the next three hours....

[marcs]

This is going to be a deal like the Wine Spectator wine of the year where prices for a previously good QPR soar because it has been designated WOTY. Speculators should be stocking up on possible winners. Anyone with inside information stands to make serious $$$

[JimHow]

I still say we moved the market on '89 Lynch....

[Racer Chris]

Brane Cantenac!

[robert goulet]

This is going to be a deal like the Wine Spectator wine of the year where prices for a previously good QPR soar because it has been designated WOTY. Speculators should be stocking up on possible winners. Anyone with inside information stands to make serious $$$

Lol....crap, I should of lobbied for a wine i was already stocked up on!