Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Jim,

Can't thank you enough for putting the link on BWE. Then again we know how much BWE folk love and support
each other!

Hopefully I'll be taking Zytiga, a new FDA approved drug very soon. If that comes to be, I'd like to do a dinner at Fabios again.

PD

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Dear Jim and all, Your words have had a great Healing effect and added motivation to get me over the Pot holes this Chemo has thrown at me. God Bless You All and I hope to be at a BWE function in this Fall. I've loved the Steak House Fabios that Ramon has put us onto near Grand Central Station. We d...

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Best wishes for a full Speedy Recovery! We need your acerbic wit here!

PD

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Jadot does a top notch job with Beaune wines and the 05s are massive. Beaune wines should be "fleshy" and thiers are stuffed. They were some of the best buys in 05 red Burgs with prices from $30-$45. Please hold on to your 05s for at least 3 to five more years. The 05 Vintage is not a true...

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Our Largest Chateauneuf du Pape Tasting of the Year! Saturday, November 27th | 12-4pm | In-Store "25 of the Top Chateauneuf will be open during our complimentary Saturday tasting from noon to 4pm as we have a very special guest joining us…Harry Karis, the author of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine ...

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Guys, I'm sorry to say I have to drop out at the last min. I will get my btls (71 Latour A Pomerol, and 70 Mouton Baron Philippe) to the Dinner. I'm going to ask Dale or Jacques if they'd bring them if I drop them off at thier home. I promised my Twin Grandsons (Age 7) that I would take them camping...

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Jacques, It was 1990 Kerpen-Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese*** (Three Star). In the best form for me as the sweetness is almost gone. It's all about richness and minerality now. I think you've had too many young Rieslings, time I opened more with age for you. Tom, The 95s were great. I've been loving the...

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Jay, There is a good Radisson Hotel in New Rochelle, NY. New Rochelle is just 40 min from Grand Central Station and the Radisson in New Rochelle is just five blocks from the station. A five min taxi ride and cabs are always waiti g for the trains to pull in when you come back. I live in New Rochelle...

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Jacques opened a 1990 Haut Bailly, it was served with two other great 90s ,not certain but they may have been Lynch Bages and Robs STUNNING 90 Beausejour. At that moment the most complete/ready wine of the three was the Haut Bailly. It just had everything in phase, perfect equilibrium, a complete wi...

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I've had great 78s Including a Cerreto Bricco Roche That Dave Beckwith brought to Gios Home one night that was in perfect condition. The best Barolo I ever drank was the 1985 Monfortino, The La Tache of Barolos. I was given a Birthday present of 1958 Giacomo Conterno Riserva that looks in perfect sh...

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Jim, I was so taken aback by this news that I couldn't post about Dennis until now. We were both the same age and I said we were Orphans separated at birth years ago on BWE. I first met him at Gios "Grand Slam Twelve Course Meal" at Gios' home the night before the NYC 03 Convention. As eve...

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I have a solo btl of 96 Giacosa Falletto Serralunga "Red Label Riserva " Barolo that I bought on release from Bertellis in Clifton NJ. I probably won't be around to drink it as it will need at least another 15-20 years. Oh well, Jackdaw will have something to remember me by. The 96 is my f...

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Jim, 1990 Gazin is my favorite vintage and I have one btl left. In 1969 Gazin sold 13.9 acres to Ch Petrus. They do have similar qualities in the best years. $56.00 for the 2006 is the lowest price nationally on Wine Searcher "Pro Version" . It tops out at around $89 at Vinopolis in Or. Ne...

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Agree that 2001 Germans are terrific. But even those Kabinets were actually Spatlese weight must weights. The 2008 Kabinets are the "Real Deal", the first "True" Kabinets since the 1998 Mosels and Nahes. This said, I was put out because the 01 German vintage brought German wines ...

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Just got hold of a 71 Latour A Pomerol. Will sub it for the 79 Du Tertre, we can pair it with Toms 70 Trotanoy.

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Zachys had it on sale this past week for $15 a bottle. I liked it at a Staff tasting, then again I've liked evry wine I've had from Palacio. I do think the top wines are over priced though. I also loved the Les Terrasses, bought the 04 and 05 for $25 each about a year and a half ago.

Good job Nico!

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Gazin, Again.............. Just three btls though.

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Happy Birthday Alch! Many, Many, More.

PD

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Bolgheri, the home of Sassicaia is too warm for Sangiovese. Bordeaux varitals do very well in this warmer area by the sea. Gaja puts French Varitals in his best Cuvees and doesn't call them Barbaresco anymore, thats not a "Pity" thats a "Crime" in spirit to me. Global warming is ...

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I might have two btls of 1970 Mouton Baron Philippe. I'll drink one to make certain it's worth bringing. I like the 1979s and may bring wine from that vintage. The 79 Du Tertre is excellent. I've had it three times in the last two years and it was still fresh with a lot of fruit. I'm going to try an...

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I agree there was some good info about Burgundy. I never subscribed, but have bought RPs books in the past. His first few "Wine Buyers Guides" his scores were more conservative. I particulary liked the "Third Edition", Great period of mostly 1988, 89 and 90 wines that had produce...

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Hound, You do have a nose for bargins with quality! I drank a btl of this over a five night period. It got better and better with an excellent start on day one. I call it "Bordeaux Italian Style" because of the inner warmth it has. I'm going to buy three more and drink one a year to see ho...

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The 96 Henriot is "Old School" with big toasty Bisquets, honey and hazelnut finish. Similar to the way Krug used to be, or Bollingers style.

Go on Wine Searcher to find a 6 pack sale of $54 per btl with a six pack purchase.

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If I'm not too late I'd like to join in again.

PD

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Yes I remember Sunday nights watching Dave Crocket with my Coon Skin cap. We even wore them to school. One Christmas I got Fort Apache set, the next it was The Alamo. Then came Lionel Trains.

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Ed I have one btl of the 2002 Le Grande Rue so I'm really interested in how the 1988 shows.

PD

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Hi Guys,

Wish I could have made it. HAVE A GREAT TIME!

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Happy Holidays to All, and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Monday night two long time friends came over to Dinner with Stephanie and I. We started with chilled Alaskan King Crab on top of a garden salad. Served with the best Champagne dollar for dollar I've had in a long time. Cedric Bouchard &qu...

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Michael P,

Arv has moved back to Cali.

Good to hear you are back to the States, perhaps I can make the late Dec dinner.

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Happy Birthday Bill! I tried retirement for six months, I was bored to death after three months. Talking about wine three days a week and getting paid for it, is the best job I've ever had! I strongly recommend it to anyone that wishes to start a "Second Life" after working one for more th...

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God Bless! I'll pray for a "Little Nic" this Sunday at Mass.

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Thanks for the toast Ron! The 94s were higher than most years in acidity lending them to a very long life. The sweetness will fade with time and I think you opened your btl at the perfect age. It's also what I would have paired with the Pineapple Glazed Ham, great pairing. I had the same btl earlier...

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Oh! Many thanks to Ramon who found Fabios for us and smoothed the way for three great Dinners.

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Great job Ian! We gave at least a 30% tip, which was well earned. The bill was under $900.00 whcih was fantastic for a New York Steak House that didn't charge us corkage, and gave us all the time in the world. Great service from Patrick who knew us from Gio when they worked at Salute. He seasoned th...

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Jimbo,

Couldn't you get a Jet Blue into White Plains/Westchester Airport? JFK might be best for you, I'm just curious.

PD

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Tom, The Veal Chop was the best I ever had. I'm having the same meal I had last year. 1/2 order of "Pappa" Dell with fresh Porcini Mushrooms and the Veal Chop. Ramon, Thanks for posting the menu, you've got me drooling over the Veal Chop photo while I'm eating Rice Chex and a sliced Banana...

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Alex, Of course no one can doubt that the 1990 you tasted wasn't pleasing. I've had it four times over the last 10 years and at best it was an 87 point wine. It just seemed too hollow for a 1990. For me the 82, 83, 86, and 96 ( I like the 2006 as well) are stunning. I would never guess the 90 was La...

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The 07 Perrin is a charmer. Try the Kermit Lynch "Cypress" The 07s are great from the Southern Rhone. I haven't tried the Nothern Rhones from 07 but the CDNPs are mystical.

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Jackdaw and I had a 1981 Stony Hill Chard at Terra Rest. in Napa back in 1997. We paired it with Chilean Sea Bass in Ginger Broth. A perfect pairing, Stony Hills Chards can improve for years in btl. I've also enjoyed the Rieslings from them. I've had them at different levels of ripeness, with the be...

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Bill,

You and Jan are arriving a week early, or has the date been changed?

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