Number 35 — August, 2000
August 2000, Shula’s:
Front row: Jim and Patty Clausen, Al Gane, Debbie and John Henline, Andy and Libby Crocket.
Back row: Ron Siegel, Martin Chaney, Linda and Steve Alcorn, Priscilla and Dick Robinson, and Bev Siegel.
Our Last Event
The favorite wine at our Burgundy Blowout was the ’93 Gevrey Chambertin.
Another HUGE “Thank You” to Ron and Bev for the stinky cheese.
It was decided at the last meeting that the dues would be raised to $150 per person per event, to cover the increased cost of dinner.
Our Next Event
Our next event will be at Shula’s Steakhouse at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, Saturday, August 12th, 2000 at 4PM. The theme of this event is “Odd Man Out”. The following wines will be poured blind in the flights shown:
| Year |
Winery |
Type | Appellation | Price |
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| 1965 |
BV |
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | 35 |
| 1966 |
Echezeaux |
Red | Burgundy | 25 |
| 1967 |
Buena Vista |
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | 26 |
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| 1966 |
Inglenook |
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | 50 |
| 1970 |
Simi |
Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa | 35 |
| 1972 |
Beaune 1er Cru La Montee Rouge |
Red | Burgundy | 25 |
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| 1973 |
Stag’s Leap Vineyard |
Petite Sirah | Napa | 25 |
| 1970 |
Ch. Haut Brion |
Red | Bordeaux | 90 |
| 1970 |
Ch. Lafite |
Red | Bordeaux | 90 |
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| 1975 |
Ch. Mouton Rothschild |
Red | Bordeaux | 100 |
| 1975 |
Ch. Haut Brion |
Red | Bordeaux | 100 |
| 1979 |
Chambertin Clos de Beze |
Red | Burgundy | 25 |
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| 1983 |
Ch. D’Yquem |
Sauternes | Sauternes | 125 |
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751 |
The Menu
| Tasting: | Bread, crackers and cheese |
| Appetizer: | Bacon-wrapped shrimp |
| Another Appetizer: | Oysters Rockefeller |
| Salad: | Beefsteak tomato, lettuce and onions with vinaigrette dressing |
| Entree: | Filet Mignon accompanied by roasted peppers and mushrooms |
| Vegetables: | Asparagus and creamed spinach |
| Dessert: | Crème Brulèe |
Coming Events
| Wine Syndicate Las Vegas Trip | October 12-15, 2000 |
| Halloween at the Chaneys’ | October 21, 2000 |
| OZ at the Ganes’ | October 29, 2000 |
| Wine Syndicate | November 11, 2000 |
| Champagne at the Clausens’ | November 19, 2000 |
Auction Action
Purchased at the July 22nd Butterfield auction:
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1959 |
Ch. Margaux | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
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1962 |
Ch. Cheval Blanc | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
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1962 |
Ch. Cheval Blanc | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
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1962 |
Ch. Lafite | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
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1964 |
Ch. Lafite | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
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1966 |
Ch. Mouton Rothschild | Red | Bordeaux |
120 |
Treasurer’s Report
| Previous Balance |
-1566.82 |
| Dues Payable |
2100.00 |
| Dinner |
-800.00 |
| Auction Purchases |
720.00 |
| Balance |
-986.82 |
Please bring your dues of $150 per person to the event.