2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
My plane tickets are reserved and paid for. I arrive Heathrow in the morning of March 23rd. Who else is confirmed and ticketed so far?
Can’t wait!
Can’t wait!
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Confirmed:
Ian
Jim
Patrick
Ian
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Patrick
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Bought our ticket for London. Please confirm Nalan and I for at least Thurs and Sat.
We don't want to dampen anyone's misplaced enthusiasm for Burgundy on Fri so maybe instead we'll do something on our own in London Fri. But let me look in the cellar just after Christmas to see if I have any of that silly Pinot juice before excluding us from Fri.
Michael-P
We don't want to dampen anyone's misplaced enthusiasm for Burgundy on Fri so maybe instead we'll do something on our own in London Fri. But let me look in the cellar just after Christmas to see if I have any of that silly Pinot juice before excluding us from Fri.
Michael-P
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
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Ian
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Michael/Nalan
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We could do New World on Friday? Though that doesn’t preclude pinot.
I could bring a mature-ish Ridge Monte Bello and maybe a Heitz Martha’s, or a 70’s Forman-era Sterling cab. There’s lots of excellent New World whites to chose from and I’ve got some killer cali dessert wines too.
I could bring a mature-ish Ridge Monte Bello and maybe a Heitz Martha’s, or a 70’s Forman-era Sterling cab. There’s lots of excellent New World whites to chose from and I’ve got some killer cali dessert wines too.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I am confirmed, still need to buy my train ticket.
Any thoughts to a hotel? There are a couple of hotels near Ian’s place that are usually good value for London.
Any thoughts to a hotel? There are a couple of hotels near Ian’s place that are usually good value for London.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
There are two good hotels near me and I live about two miles from the very centre of London. The Friday dinner will be 300 yards from me and the Saturday night dinner about 1.75 miles away in the centre of town, so those are good options.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonlid ... DI-LONLIDI
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonish ... lsrc=aw.ds
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonlid ... DI-LONLIDI
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonish ... lsrc=aw.ds
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Ian
Jim
Patrick
Michael/Nalan
Timmy
Ian
Jim
Patrick
Michael/Nalan
Timmy
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Hilton is always good for me.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Regarding Friday one option would be to go to the superb La Trompette but it is a long trek to far out west London - about 45 mins from the centre of town and nearly an hour from my place. So maybe I should find something else more central.
On the theme for Friday, my thought is that we should absolutely accommodate Michael and Nalan’s preference to avoid burgundy because after all they are coming a very long way for this. I like Patrick’s idea of new world. Alternatively we could make it anything but Bordeaux and Italy? Which of course could include one or two burgs but Michael would have plenty of other options.
On the theme for Friday, my thought is that we should absolutely accommodate Michael and Nalan’s preference to avoid burgundy because after all they are coming a very long way for this. I like Patrick’s idea of new world. Alternatively we could make it anything but Bordeaux and Italy? Which of course could include one or two burgs but Michael would have plenty of other options.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Why limit ourselves to particular vintages or regions?. If it were up to me I would say Bordeaux all three nights… or anything else interesting that people want to bring. New world? I am a Bordeaux Wine Enthusiast. Our typical schedule is:
Thursday: Champagne, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Friday: Anything But Bordeaux
Saturday: Champagne, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Friday night is always the least interesting night for me because we are usually drinking wines from like Italy, Burgundy, California, etc., that rarely bowl me over like Bordeaux does.
But I always go with the flow, BWE is about the people, not the wine. A few of us Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts are going to be visiting Stuart and Kathy in February for a couple nights… We are going to be drinking… Bordeaux. On both nights. We are Bordeaux wine enthusiasts!
It would be a shame to go all the way to England and not maximize the amount of time we get to see MichaelP and Nalan, who we already only see in person once a year at most.
Thursday: Champagne, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Friday: Anything But Bordeaux
Saturday: Champagne, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Friday night is always the least interesting night for me because we are usually drinking wines from like Italy, Burgundy, California, etc., that rarely bowl me over like Bordeaux does.
But I always go with the flow, BWE is about the people, not the wine. A few of us Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts are going to be visiting Stuart and Kathy in February for a couple nights… We are going to be drinking… Bordeaux. On both nights. We are Bordeaux wine enthusiasts!
It would be a shame to go all the way to England and not maximize the amount of time we get to see MichaelP and Nalan, who we already only see in person once a year at most.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I am with Jim. Except that Friday is always the least interesting night. Saturday night is always the best night, but I rarely find Bordeaux interesting. Part of its greatness is its consistency and repeatability.
SF Ed
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I am totally down with all Bordeaux, all the time!
That said, I do think part of the reason the Friday nights are the least satisfying/interesting wine-wise is the lack of any structure, beyond having no Bordeaux. Now maybe sticking to Bordeaux each night would provide enough cohesiveness right there (though I really enjoy a theme even for Bordeaux, like specific vintage comparisons and horizontals), but I do think something broadly thematic would improve an Anything-But-Bordeaux event. I threw out New World on the assumption that many of us have a deeper collection of these than Burgundy.
But anything but Bordeaux (and Italian) on Friday keeps it simple, so I am happy with whatever the powers that be decide.
That said, I do think part of the reason the Friday nights are the least satisfying/interesting wine-wise is the lack of any structure, beyond having no Bordeaux. Now maybe sticking to Bordeaux each night would provide enough cohesiveness right there (though I really enjoy a theme even for Bordeaux, like specific vintage comparisons and horizontals), but I do think something broadly thematic would improve an Anything-But-Bordeaux event. I threw out New World on the assumption that many of us have a deeper collection of these than Burgundy.
But anything but Bordeaux (and Italian) on Friday keeps it simple, so I am happy with whatever the powers that be decide.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Reviewing this thread, it looks like we are currently at a max of 12 BWE attendees?
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Joel (probable)
11&12. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
Still plenty of time for other BWEers to join in though.
Plane tickets seem quite reasonable to me (eg, a round-trip, non-stop flight from Denver to Heathrow on British Airways cost me $665, which is what is was last year before the post-COVID travel boom drove airfares sky-high), and of course the pound is low.
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Joel (probable)
11&12. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
Still plenty of time for other BWEers to join in though.
Plane tickets seem quite reasonable to me (eg, a round-trip, non-stop flight from Denver to Heathrow on British Airways cost me $665, which is what is was last year before the post-COVID travel boom drove airfares sky-high), and of course the pound is low.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Looked for and found in the cellar 3 bottles of 59 Burgundy, "Chambertin - Begue", good ullage and color, no labels. If my records are correct I bought 5 at the Bonhams London Sept 2006 sale. I recall some had labels and I think I brought one to a BWE-SF event and SF-Ed said it was a "village" burg, whatever that means. I think they were good back then. Well, as good as Pinot can be, that's to say "drinkable". So we can meet the Burg requirements for Friday night. Now I need to find the Italian juice....
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Do we have a max attendee list? I know a couple people that might want to join.Blanquito wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:42 pm Reviewing this thread, it looks like we are currently at a max of 12 BWE attendees?
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Joel (probable)
11&12. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
Still plenty of time for other BWEers to join in though.
Plane tickets seem quite reasonable to me (eg, a round-trip, non-stop flight from Denver to Heathrow on British Airways cost me $665, which is what is was last year before the post-COVID travel boom drove airfares sky-high), and of course the pound is low.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Looks like a great crew, can't wait!
Seriously, I'm fine with whatever themes you guys want.
Seriously, I'm fine with whatever themes you guys want.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I’m going to try to come but can’t confirm yet…
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Exchanging some text messages with Jim, and E-mails with Ian offline.
Maybe i'll use platform 9 and 3/4 and who knows what will happen...
Maybe i'll use platform 9 and 3/4 and who knows what will happen...
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Hi Tim let’s see how many BWErs we get first and give priority to them. Stefan won’t know for a while whether or not he and lucie can join. There are people I know here who would probably like to join too given the opportunity.tim wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:04 amDo we have a max attendee list? I know a couple people that might want to join.Blanquito wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:42 pm Reviewing this thread, it looks like we are currently at a max of 12 BWE attendees?
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Joel (probable)
11&12. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
Still plenty of time for other BWEers to join in though.
Plane tickets seem quite reasonable to me (eg, a round-trip, non-stop flight from Denver to Heathrow on British Airways cost me $665, which is what is was last year before the post-COVID travel boom drove airfares sky-high), and of course the pound is low.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
LT sounds yummy but it also sounds a bit far so maybe something more central?
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I just got word that certain man from the province of Quebec will be joining us in London....
Joyeaux Noel!!!
Joyeaux Noel!!!
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Wunderbar! Now we just need Stefan, Lucie and Marcus to confirm, and it’s fully on!
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I heard a similar rumour on the grapevine ….
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Confirmed, it is not a rumor. It was fun with the family to be in London last July. This will be completely different, being in The City with some BWE friends.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Updated:
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Nic (confirmed)
11. Joel (probable)
12&13. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
14. Marcus (hopeful)
This is shaping up nicely!
1. Ian (confirmed)
2. Jim (confirmed)
3. Patrick (confirmed)
4&5. MichaelP and Nalan (confirmed)
6&7. Ed and Lisa (confirmed)
8. Tim (confirmed)
9. Alex (confirmed)
10. Nic (confirmed)
11. Joel (probable)
12&13. Stefan and Lucie (hopeful)
14. Marcus (hopeful)
This is shaping up nicely!
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
It is not the right way to do that, but BWE is a "kinda big family", so I'll swing this enabler to encourage BWEers to attend :
The 2023 London BWE convention will be approximately 2 months before my WEDDING WITH MARIE-CLAUDE! Yes, after more than 27 years with her, i finally made the big demand and she accepted! Our wedding is planned on the May 21st... You all know now, and 2023 will be a very special year, for us, for love, for me.
The 2023 London BWE convention will be approximately 2 months before my WEDDING WITH MARIE-CLAUDE! Yes, after more than 27 years with her, i finally made the big demand and she accepted! Our wedding is planned on the May 21st... You all know now, and 2023 will be a very special year, for us, for love, for me.
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Congrats, Nic! And very glad you’re going to make it to London! I will start looking for my finest Beaujolais to bring in your honor.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Congrats Nic!
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Congrats, Marie-Claude and Nic!
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Bring what you want Joel, but make sure to be there. I don't focus too much on wine at BWE events, i'm just happy to see BWE bodies, the ones i know since 2000, and new.
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Airfare purchased. It is not very expensive to fly SFO-LHR in that time frame - not much more than flying coast to coast in the US.
SF Ed
SF Ed
Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Congrats Nick! Train tickets purchased, hotel reserved (Doubletree, right near the Hilton). Now need to pick out which wines to bring
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Can you put a +1 for me, to be confirmed?
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
I'm sure Mr. Flaneur can work it, Timmy, after all, "more is better" is the mantra of BWE dating back to at least NYC '03.
Now if we can just finesse Stefan/Lucie and Marcus, we should be in for an epic trip to Olde London Towne.
When a man is tired of London, you know, he is tired of life....
Any other BWEers joining us? Last chance! It’s just a skip and a hop across the pond for a quick three night adventure.
Now if we can just finesse Stefan/Lucie and Marcus, we should be in for an epic trip to Olde London Towne.
When a man is tired of London, you know, he is tired of life....
Any other BWEers joining us? Last chance! It’s just a skip and a hop across the pond for a quick three night adventure.
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I'll likely need a +1 as well as one of my friends plans to travel with me. Possibility that Jim might want to join as well, will update on that after the new year and when I get my flights sorted as I'm still considering extending the trip elsewhere. But unless something crazy comes up, I'm in.
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Re: 2023 BWE LONDON / MARCH 23, 24, 25, 2023
Well done Joel. Yes get Jim to go, he’s got the BWE spirit. This is really looking up!
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