VLT to Commemorate the NEW BWE

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:05 am

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

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:13 am

Roberto,

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

Jon

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:14 am

Great Jon. Do you have the '95 GPL?

Roberto

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:19 am

Roberto,

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

Jon

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:26 am

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

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:19 pm

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

PhilR · Post by **PhilR** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:39 pm

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

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:06 pm

I have '96 GPL but not '95.

stefan

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:33 pm

I had the 95 a few years ago and enjoyed it; unfortunately not in stock in the wine dungeon.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:39 pm

I have both '95 and '96 GPL.

michael · Post by **michael** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:17 pm

I have the 95 GPL and would be interested in participating

JScott · Post by **JScott** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 5:17 pm

I'm game. Let me know what and when.

jal · Post by **jal** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 6:12 pm

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.

michael · Post by **michael** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:47 pm

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

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:45 pm

I'm thinking that we should do a '95/'96 GPL mini-vertical theme for the VLT. What do folks think of this?

Roberto

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 2:48 pm

Sounds good to me.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 3:34 pm

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

alchemeus · Post by **alchemeus** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:00 am

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).

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:30 am

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.

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:11 pm

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

Roberto

alchemeus · Post by **alchemeus** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:57 pm

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

Except things 45 years ago. Crystal Clear.

What did we try?

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:08 am

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

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:14 am

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

alchemeus · Post by **alchemeus** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:35 am

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.

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:19 am

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

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:27 am

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!

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:41 am

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

Roberto

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:26 pm

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

Roberto

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:39 pm

Either date sounds good to me, Bob, thanks for taking the lead on this.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:38 pm

Both days should be OK for me, Bob.

stefan

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:51 pm

Either weekend works for me...

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:53 am

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

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:16 am

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

Roberto

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:55 am

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

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:59 am

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

tim · Post by **tim** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:31 pm

Just sourced a 95 GPL. What time do you normally have the tasting? Hopefully not TOO late...

michael · Post by **michael** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:36 pm

I could do either date, but the 10th would be better for me. I have both vintages ready to go.

Roberto · Post by **Roberto** » Sat Feb 21, 2009 3:41 am

Tim, good news. Any one else have date preferences?

Roberto

tim · Post by **tim** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 8:54 pm

Any final word on the date for this?

michael · Post by **michael** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:50 pm

I'm curious about this too.