Category Archives: California

2005-3 West Palm Beach

 

Reformed, with a focus on higher end wines and a more intimate group.

 
Palm BeachThe Restaurant at The Four Seasons
Saturday, May 28, 2005



Notable food:
Spicy Asian sauce on the amuse bouche scallop
Fois Gras
Short ribs

 

 

 

 

 

 

1959 Hospice de Beaune, Nicolas Rolin
Classic smoke and bacon fat, with a leather and mineral finish. Still excellent fruit.
97 points.		 Red Burgundy 115
1961 Hospice de Beaune, Nicolas Rolin
A distant relative of the ’59, with the same nuances, but lacking depth.
91 points.		 Red Burgundy 135
1968 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve
Lovely, floral, somewhat light in color. Drink up.
94 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Henline
1968 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve
Consistently the finest modern vintage of GDLT,
but this was the finest example I’ve ever seen. Incredibly youthful,
I would have guessed a late 80s vintage. Rutherford dust, mint, vanilla, spices.
98 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 110
1968 BV Special Label Burgundy
Exotic blend of Charbono, Cab Franc and Petite Sirah, still fairly youthful.
92 points.		 Red Napa Alcorn
1966 Penfold’s Grange
Spectacular, dark, inky, chocolate, coffee, shiraz fruit.
First Grange I’ve had that was ready to drink. Worth every penny.
99 points.		 Shiraz Australia 500
1962 Ch. Cheval Blanc
A bit disappointing.
The nose never developed that Cab Franc complexity I associate with Cheval Blanc.
Balanced, but time to drink up.
90 points.		 Red Bordeaux 120
1962 Ch. Lafite
Classic Lafite, still balanced, lead pencil, coffee. mineral finish.
92 points.		 Red Pauillac 100
Dinner
1996 Echezeaux, Bocquenet
Disappointing, uni-dimensional pinot that could just as easily have been from California.
88 points.		 Red Burgundy 90
1993 Ch. Margaux
Quite disappointing, off balance, youthful but nothing going for it.
87 points.		 Red Bordeaux 100
1994 Dominus
Not as good as the ’91, but still a damned nice wine.
More merlot-like than meritage. Still chewy.
93 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 120
1999 Turley Zin, Duarte
A wine with no redeeming values.
Off balance, unpleasant fruit flavors, uni-dimensional.
82 points.		 Zinfandel Contra Costa 120
1963 Dow
Beautiful floral delicate port at its peak.
Chocolate to spare in the nose.
94 points.		 Port Portugal 150

 

Cafe Boulud Palm Beach
Sunday, May 29, 2005

Notable food:
the corn under the wild ivory king salmon,
the short ribs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 Corton
Good color. Chocolate, coffee, smoke. Tight.
88 points.		 Alcorn
1961 Richebourg, Liger-Belair
Smoke, bacon fat, wax, BBQ sauce.
Slightly sour in the mouth, but some fruit remaining.
95 points.		 Red Burgundy 140
1962 Pommard, Cruse & Fils
Quite dark for its age. Fruit, raisins, charred wood.
Balanced in the mouth, dried flowers and Asian spices, chocolate.
92 points.		 Red Burgundy 120
1937 Ch. Cheval Blanc
Dark color, slight browning. Flowers, caramel, cedar, smoke.
Round mouth feel, fruity, coffee, hazelnut. youthful, seems like a 1975.
94 points.		 Red Bordeaux 100
1937 Ch. Haut Brion
Very dark, good color.
Cement dust, chocolate, coffee, grass, wax, black pepper.
Tight, classic Haut Brion. Also seems like a 1975.
93 points.		 Red Bordeaux 240
1940 Louis Martini
Light in color. Cotton candy, cinnamon, asparagus, cedar.
Sweet mouth. Much disagreement over the nose, some despised it.
93 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 350
1942 Louis Martini
Very dark color. Vanilla to the max. Mint, butterscotch, candy.
Merlot character, tight, tannic.
98 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 350
Dinner
1996 Chambertin Thomas-Moillard
Tight, closed, no fruit.
83 points.		 Red Burgundy 90
1993 Ch. Mouton Rothschild
Coffee, tannic, short. Great nose, light finish.
89 points.		 Red Bordeaux 100
1994 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve
Rutherford dust, vanilla, mint, big, tannic. 90 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
1997 Clarendon Hills Australis
Black color, green unpleasant nose, smooth in the mouth.
88 points.		 Shiraz Australia Siegel
2001 Marquis Phillips Integrity
Black color, blueberry, chocolate syrup.
96 points.		 Shiraz Australia Siegel
1998 Chassagne Montrachet
Opened the night before! Fruity, vanilla, anise, pina colada.
95 points.		 Montrachet Burgundy Henline
1987 Silverado
Good fruit, very soft.
84 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Crocket
1987 Heits Martha’s Vineyard
Classic Martha’s Eucalyptus nose, light finish.
90 points.		 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Robinson
1963 Fonseca
Slightly cloudy, probably due to a very deteriorated and leaky cork.
Chocolate and mint, more complex than yesterday’s ’63 Dow.
90 points.		 Port Portugal 170
Palm Beach Tastings Total 3,510

 

2005-1 The Key of ‘G’

Number 55 —  January, 2005

 

Our Last Event

The Palm did a lovely job for us. That was a terrific room. Thanks for setting it up, Jim.

The Inglenooks were in beautiful condition, although they don’t trip my trigger quite the way GDLTPR does. Favorite wines were the ’60, ’64 and NV.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be 5pm January 22nd at Bice  (pronounced Bee-Chay) at the Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Florida. They are an upscale Italian restaurant that started in Milan in 1926. They now have locations all over the world, each with its own personality. To reach the restaurant you valet park at the hotel, walk through the lobby and down the stairs and go outside where you come to a setting that is supposed to remind you of Portfino Bay. You will then walk around the lagoon and empty shops and restaurants until you come to a two-story building where you will walk back up the stairs and arrive at Bice.

We have a private room with our own balcony and terrace that we can use afterwards for cigars and after dinner libations for those interested. They will provide white wine and champagne glasses to start out with as well as something to nibble on. Ron didn’t like their red wine glasses and suggests we bring our own. Oliver, the person who will be taking care of us that evening, also suggested that we order off the menu so that everyone can try something different. I would suggest an appetizer, pasta course, entree and desert.

The theme of this event is The Key of ‘G’:

8-13 1929 Gevrey Chambertin Henri de Villamont Red Burgundy 325
5-2 1964 Gevrey Chambertin A. Roux Red Burgundy 130
C4 1978 Gevrey Chambertin, Faiveley Red Burgundy 70
7-27 1985 Gevrey Chambertin Combe Aux Moines Phillipe Leclerc Red Burgundy 85
9 1988 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot Red Burgundy 35
4-11 1990 Gevrey Chambertin Le Poissenot Geantel-Paisot Red Burgundy 60
8-15 1945 Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste Red Bordeaux 260
8 1962 Ch. Grand Puy-Lacoste Red Bordeaux 150
7 1985 Ch. Gruaud Larose Red Bordeaux 90
2-13 1970 Gemello Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
6 1986 Grigch Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 32
8-28 1996 Grace Family Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 120
1,398

Coming Events

Palm Beach Take 2        Memorial Day weekend

Auction Action

1935 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 500

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-1899
Dues Payable

3500
Auction Purchases

-500
Dinner -2180
Balance -1079

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2004-5 After the Hurricane(s)

Number 54 —  November, 2004

 

Our Last Event

Who would have thought that a Wine Syndicate event could be rained out? Perhaps it’s just as well we weren’t in West Palm Beach over Labor Day…

Our Next Event

Our next event will be 5pm November 20th at The Palm Restaurant in the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal.

The theme of this event is:

After the Hurricane(s)
1946 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 50
1958 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 50
1959 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa tenth 20
1960 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 25
1962 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 25
1963 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 25
1964 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 50
1965 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 25
1966 Chambolle Musigney L. Latour Red Burgundy 50
NV Inglenook Bellos & Co. Distributors Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 20
1973 Inglenook Cask D-9 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 20
360

Coming Events

Wine Syndicate, January 22, 2005.

Syndicate trip in the Spring?

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-3800
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner

-1599
Auction Purchases 0
Balance -1899

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2004-3 Young (?) BV

Number 52 —  May, 2004

 

Our Last Event

 

The room at del Frisco’s was great, and Dan was very accommodating. For the first time ever there was unanimous agreement on the wine of the evening — the 1998 Henry’s Drive Shiraz. Also, nearly everyone correctly identified all nine wines. We’ll make it a little harder this month…

Our Next Event

Our next event will be 5PM Saturday May 29th at

Stonewood Tavern & Grill
5078 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Hours: Sun. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mon. – Thurs. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Price Range: $15 – $25
Credit Cards Accepted
Dress: Casual
Contact: 407.297.8682

No corkage.
No charge for the room.
They have glasses, but we may bring our own glasses if we like.
They will allow us to order off the menu, we can do group appetizers,
There will be a 20% gratuity included on the bill.

The theme of this event is: 

Young (?) BV

C3 1960 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
C10 1964 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2 tenths 70
C2 1967 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
C10 1968 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2 tenths 70
2 1974 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2 tenths 40
2 1978 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 40
2 1979 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 60
1-14 1981 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 55
3-9 1991 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
3-12 1992 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
3-13 1993 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
3-14 1994 BV Georges de La Tour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
785

 

Coming Events

Syndicate Weekend, September 4th-5th.

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-3125
Dues Payable

3000
Gary and Trish

400
Dinner Dutch treat
Auction Purchases 0
Balance 275

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2004-2 Old World / New World

Number 51 —  April, 2004

 

Our Last Event

Fred Fenwick did another fine job for us in January.
Favorite wines were the unforgettable 1941 Simi Cabernet (exotic sweet and sour flavors with a dried flower and rough wood nose that evolved into curry) and the ’78 BVGDLTPR, which handily beat ’75 Lafite and Mouton.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at del Frisco’s (729 Lee Rd, Orlando 32810 • 407-645-4443) on April 10 at 6pm.

The theme of this event is:  Old World / New World

1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1967 Chambertin Clos de Beze P. Gelin Red Burgundy 75
3-17 1993 Ch. Ausone Red St. Emilion 75
2 1978 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 60
6-22 1979 Barbaresco Santo Stefano Castello di Neive Red Italy 65
1-19 1984 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 110
2-7 1994 Ch. La Fleur de Gay Red Pomerol 55
1998 Henry’s Drive Shiraz Shiraz Australia 45
8-25 1999 Turley Estate Petite Syrah Napa 120
6-27 1963 Fonseca Port Portugal 150

Coming Events

Syndicate – May 29 at The Stonewood Grill.

Auction Action

1940 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 350
1942 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 350
1970 Chateau Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Concannon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Fetzer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Foppiano Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Gemello Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Oakville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Parducci Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Souverain of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Souverain of Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Van Loben Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Van Loben Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Yuerdon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1970 Yuerdon Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 41
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58
1967 Ducale Riserva Gold Chianti Classico Italy 58

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-2869
Dues Payable

3500
Sold to Al

100
Sold to Dick

380
Dinner -1740
Auction Purchases -2107
Balance -3125

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2004-1 50th Wine Syndicate dinner!

Number 50 —  January, 2004

 

Our Last Event

 

Victoria and Albert’s was great. I can’t believe no one took a camera!

The highlight for me was the 1964 BVGDLTPR, followed by the ’78, followed by the ’90 Caymus.

 

Our Next Event

Wow! This will be our 50th Wine Syndicate dinner!

Our next event will be at the Alcorn’s on January 10 at 4 pm. Fred Fenwick will be catering.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN GLASSES.

The theme of this event is:  Odd Man Out

m1-21 1975 Ch. Mouton Rothschild, magnum Red Bordeaux 220
4 1975 Ch. Lafite Red Pauillac 100
7-7 1978 Ch. Leoville Las Cases Red Bordeaux 65
2 1978 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 40
3 1941 Simi Hotel Del Monte Selection, NV Claret California 110
1961 Hospice de Beaune, Cuvee Nicolas Rolin Caves de la Reine Pedauque Red Burgundy 135
9 1966 Chambolle-Musigny Red Burgundy 50
9 1966 Vosne Romanee les Beaumonts Red Burgundy 50
1972 Chevalier Montrachet Domaine du Chateau du Beaune Bouchard White Burgundy 40
5 1987 Grigch Hills Chardonnay Napa 32
5 1990 Bourgogne Chardonnay du Chateau Domaine du Chateau de Meursalt White Burgundy 40
5-15 1998 Meursault Les Grands Charrons Bouzereau-Gruere White Burgundy 35
5-24 1981 Smith Woodhouse Late Bottled Unfiltered Port Portugal 35

 

Coming Events

None.

Auction Action

We cleaned up at Butterfield’s on November 15:

1963 Fonseca Port Portugal 170
1970 Fonseca Port Portugal 170
1977 Fonseca Port Portugal 170
1961 Hospice de Beaune, Cuvee Nicolas Rolin Caves de la Reine Pedauque Red Burgundy 135
1961 Hospice de Beaune, Cuvee Nicolas Rolin Caves de la Reine Pedauque Red Burgundy 135
1964 Chambertin Clos de Beze Drouhin-Laroze Red Burgundy 130
1964 Corton Bressandes Chandon de Briailles Red Burgundy 130
1964 Gevrey Chambertin A. Roux Red Burgundy 130
1964 Hospice de Beaune, Corton Cuvee Dr. Peste Remoissenet Red Burgundy 130
1959 Hospice de Beaune, Beaune Cuvee Nicolas Rolin P. Larone Red Burgundy 115
1966 Romanee St. Vivant T. Moillard Red Burgundy 185
1967 Chambertin Clos de Beze P. Gelin Red Burgundy 75
1967 Chambertin Clos de Beze P. Gelin Red Burgundy 75
1967 Chambertin Clos de Beze P. Gelin Red Burgundy 75
1967 Chambertin Clos de Beze P. Gelin Red Burgundy 75
1971 Volnay Clos de Chenes A. Guyon Red Burgundy 75
1974 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte de Vogue Red Burgundy 75
1998 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz Shiraz Australia 45
1998 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz Shiraz Australia 45
1998 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz Shiraz Australia 45
1998 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz Shiraz Australia 45
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 65
1966 Penfold’s Grange Shiraz Australia 500
1925 Rioja Reserva Marques de Riscal Rioja Spain 240
2001 Marquis Philips Integrity Shiraz Australia 260
2001 Marquis Philips Integrity Shiraz Australia 260
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 75
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 75
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 75
2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine Shiraz Australia 75
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1965 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1967 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1967 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100
1967 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 100

 

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

1410
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner -2109
Auction Purchases -5670
Balance -2869

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2003-4 V&A

Number 49 —  November, 2003

 

Our Last Event

Emeril’s was great. (additional info lost in web crash.)

Our Next Event

V&A November 14 at 5pm.

3-8 1964 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 60
2 1978 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 60
4-15 1986 Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 86
8-24 1992 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 120
1-7 1989 Hop Kiln M. Griffin Petite Sirah Napa 20
2-31 1998 Dry Creek Syrah Napa 20
7 1993 Ch. Latour Red Bordeaux 100
1-6 1994 Ch. Angelus Red Bordeaux 55
1964 Richebourg Domaine Gros Frere et Soeur Red Burgundy 240
1947 Chambertin Remoissenet Pere & Fils Red Burgundy 194
5 1992 Grigch Hills Chardonnay Napa 32
1-29 1989 Stony Hill Chardonnay Napa 20

 

Coming Events

November 29  Clausen’s Champagne Party
January 10  Wine Syndicate at Alcorn’s

 

Auction Action

None – We’re bidding on the Butterfield auction 11/15.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

617
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner -2273
Auction Purchases -434
Balance 1410

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

2003-3 Seven Decades

Number 48 —  August, 2003

 

Oz at Al’s

 

Our Last Event

The Scavenger Hunt format was a lot of fun! Top vote-getter was ’96 Ch. Ausone although my favorite was the somewhat muddy ’68 BVGDLTPR. Priscilla, Linda and Al all had 11 out of 13 correct, although no one identified the ’58 BV, possibly because there wasn’t one.

 

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at 4:00PM Saturday, August 23rd, at Emeril’s.


The theme of this event is  Seven Decades.

 

The following wines will be poured blind:
2-2 1937 Ch. Latour Red Bordeaux 240
8-16 1945 Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste Red Bordeaux 260
6 1959 Ch. Margaux Red Bordeaux 120
C3 1968 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
2 1975 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 40
1-15 1981 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 55
3-16 1994 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 70
The following wines will be matched with dinner:
5-29 1998 Stony Hill Chardonnay Napa 25
5-14 1998 Meursault Les Grands Charrons Bouzereau-Gruere White Burgundy 35
1-24 1963 Inglenook Pinot Noir Napa 20
1-18 1984 Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 110
4-10 1963 Fonseca Port Portugal 165
1210

 

Coming Events

Auction Action

None

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-1260
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner -1623
Auction Purchases 0
Balance 617

Wow! A positive balance!! Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

 

2003-2 Scavenger Hunt!

Number 47 —  April, 2003

 

Our Last Event

It should have been called “The Wine Syndicate cooks for a hundred.” The food was delish — if over-abundant. The favorite wines were 1970 Ch. Lafite Rothschild, 1998 Stony Hill Chardonnay and 1978 Ch. Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at 4:00PM Saturday, April 19th, at The Alcorns’.
The theme of this event is  “Scavenger Hunt!“

Your assignment is to bring the following:

Note: Your wine doesn’t need to match your food.

 

Alcorn

A California white wine (or possibly salad dressing) from before World War II, and a hunk o’ beef.

Chaney

A bottle of wine with a label that the mice found particularly tasty, and a Habanera or Jalapeno flavored food that isn’t hot at all (riiiiiight).

Clausen

A pair of sparkling wines made by the same people from two different continents, and a vegetable that can be spelled using only letters in the phrase “needs balsamic vinaigrette”.

Crocket

A wine from Virginia that is actually drinkable (this may be a toughie), and a salad made only of things containing the letter ‘U’.

Gane

A wine whose name contains every possible vowel, and 14 Idaho baking potatoes.

Henline

A Burgundy without a hyphen, article or abbreviation in the name, and a fruit compote made only from things that grow on bushes.

Robinson

A dessert wine and a dessert that rhyme (or that you can convince us rhyme by the end of the meal).

Siegel

A wine with the greatest possible disparity between the Parker and the Wine Spectator ratings, and a cheese from someplace other than North America and Europe.

 

The following syndicate wines will be poured blind in the flights shown:

Find the Pinot
7-9 1990 Monthelie Red Burgundy 30
6-15 1991 Steele Pinot Noir Napa 18
5-4 1996 Chambertin Thomas-Moillard Red Burgundy 90
Find the ’58
8-10 1958 (actually 68 – oops) BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 185
3-7 1964 (actually 71 – oops) BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 60
2 1975 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 40
Find the Pomerol
7 1993 Ch. Lafite Red Pauillac 100
2-6 1994 Ch. La Fleur de Gay Red Pomerol 55
3-22 1996 Ch. Ausone Red St. Emilion 140
Find the Shiraz
4 1985 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Red Chateauneuf-du-Pape 90
4 1990 Crozes Hermitage Belle Red Crozes Hermitage 90
3-26 1991 Penfold’s Rosemount Estate Show Reserve Syrah Australia 40
938

 

 

Coming Events

August 2 or 9 Wine Syndicate at tbd

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-4573
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner 0
Rentals -187
Auction Purchases 0
Balance -1260

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

 

2003-1 What would you get if Andy picked the wines?

Number 46 —  January, 2003

 

Our Last Event

 

Thanks to the Jim for organizing a delightful meal at Citrico’s and to Al, our Guest Corkmaster. Al brought two big surprises: A wine made by Joe Spinelli, and one made by John Henline from grapes planted by Martin, Steve and Linda.

Votes were evenly split over most wines in the first flight. In the second flight the clear winner was 1961 Cheval Blanc, although it suffered from the bad luck of being poured in a small glass.

Other wines that I personally found memorable were Martin’s 1975 Angelo Papgani Alicante Bouchet (which I identified blind — please hold your applause), and Ron’s 1997 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz.

The appetizers were particularly tasty. My favorite was the tuna two ways, which was delightful with the Wild Hog Pinot Noir, and the Quail Pastilla. Many thanks to Citrico’s for the superb food and service.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at 4:00PM Saturday, January 11th, at the Alcorn’s.
The theme of this event is “What would you get if Andy picked the wines?”

1 1996 Guenoc Genevieve Magoon Chardonnay Guenoc
5-27 1998 Stony Hill Chardonnay Napa 25
5 1992 Chablis Vaillons Dauvissat White Burgundy 40
5-18 1998 Meursault Les Grands Charrons Bouzereau-Gruere White Burgundy 35
2-13 1970 Ch. Lafite Red Bordeaux 85
4 1968 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 35
4 1970 Simi Cabernet Sauvignon Alex. Valley 35
3 1969 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 35
2-16 1976 Ch. Cheval Blanc Red Bordeaux 30
1-23 1978 Ch. Montelena Centennial Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 55
2 1975 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 40
4 1975 Ch. Haut Brion Red Bordeaux 100
5-22 1937 Ramos Pinto Tawny Port Portugal 165
$680

The food will be tapas style.

Alcorn Thai Beef Cilantro Salad
Chaney Mexican Appetizers
Clausen Spanish
Crockett Peru Bay Scallop and Fugu Ceviche With Blackened Tomatillo Truffle Sauce
Gane Brazilian
Henline Ferenginar-Alterian Chowder
Robinson Portuguese
Siegel Italian Tira Misu, French Assorted Cheeses

 

4:00 – 4:30 Warm up wines on patio
4:30 – 6:00 Formal tasting – Andy is guest wine master
6:00 – 8:30 Dinner
8:30 – ??? Coffee, cigars, outdoor fire

 

Coming Events

April 19 Wine Syndicate at ?
Guest Corkmaster ?

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

-7911
Dues Payable

3500
Dinner (rentals) -162
Auction Purchases 0
Balance -4573

Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event.