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2000-1 World Triplets

Number 33 — January, 2000

That was a pretty good collection of 18 wines, last time. Favorites were the d’Yquem the Haut Brion Blanc, and the ’77 BVGDLTPR.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be in THE NAPA ROOM at the California Grill, Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 2PM. The theme of this event is “World Triplets”. The following wines will be poured blind in the flights shown:

Year	Winery	Type	Appellation		Cost
1983	Nuits-Saint-Georges	Red		Burgundy	30
1985	Hermitage	Red		Rhone	50
1976	Volnay	Red		Burgundy	50

1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red		Bordeaux	60
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red		Bordeaux	60
1970	Ch. La Mission Haut Brion	Red		Bordeaux	125

1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet		Napa	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet		Napa	45
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet		Napa	50

1980	Opus One	Cabernet		Napa	50
1982	Ch. Beychevelle	Red		Bordeaux	75
1986	Chassagne Montrachet	Red		Burgundy	10

1983	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc	White		Bordeaux	110
NV	Guenoc Experimental Vintage Port	Port		Lake	NR
					$ 760

Coming Events

Syndicate Trip to Charleston February 18-21, 2000

Wine Syndicate — The Next Millennium April 15, 2000

The Menu

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Soup: Baked Potato Soup w/Cheddar Cheese & Chive Cream

Entree: Tandoori Rubbed Chicken w/Stir Fried Basmati Rice

Another Entree: Spicy Venison and Black Bean Chili w/Cilantro Cream Sauce

Dessert: Espresso Sambuca Float w/Short Bread Cookie

Cheese: To be provided by Ron and Bev

Auction Action

We had a bang-up time at the November auction. Bidding seemed to be slow, and our bottom fishing paid off. Our French wine inventory has definitely blossomed. Here’s what we came up with:

FRANCE – BORDEAUX – RED

1970	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	90
1970	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	90
1970	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux	90
1970	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux	90
1970	Ch. La Mission Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	90
1979	Ch. Margaux	Red	Bordeaux	90
1983	Ch. Brane Cantenac	Red	Bordeaux	90
1985	Ch. Gruaud Larose	Red	Bordeaux	90
1975	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	100
1975	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	100

FRANCE – BURGUNDY – RED

1964	Richeborg	Red	Burgundy	50
1964	Richeborg	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Chambolle-Musigny	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Chambertin	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Grands-Echezeaux	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Pommard Dom de Madame Bernard de Courcel	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Pommard les Charponniers Dom Parent	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Vosne Romanee les Beaumonts	Red	Burgundy	50
1972	Sautenay les Graviers	Red	Burgundy	50
1980	Gevrey-Chambertin Champeaux	Red	Burgundy	50
1966	Echezeaux	Red	Burgundy	25
1967	Grands-Echezeaux	Red	Burgundy	25
1967	Chambertin Cuvee Heritiers	Red	Burgundy	25
1972	Beaune 1er Cru La Montee Rouge	Red	Burgundy	25
1972	Beaune 1er Cru La Montee Rouge	Red	Burgundy	25
1972	Beaune 1er Cru La Montee Rouge	Red	Burgundy	25
1976	Pommard Clos Del La Commaraine	Red	Burgundy	25
UV	Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Des Varoilles	Red	Burgundy	25
1979	Chambertin Clos de Beze	Red	Burgundy	25
1979	Chambertin Clos de Beze	Red	Burgundy	25
1979	Morey Saint Denis Les Sorbets	Red	Burgundy	25
1993	Gevrey-Chambertin	Red	Burgundy	25
UV	Corton Maison Naudin	Red	Burgundy	25
UV	Corton Maison Naudin	Red	Burgundy	25
1983	Bourgogne Charles Moncaut	Red	Burgundy	35
1983	Nuits-St-Georges Charles Moncaut	Red	Burgundy	35
1983	Vosne-Romanee Charles Moncaut	Red	Burgundy	35
1983	Vosne-Romanee Beaumonts Charles Moncaut	Red	Burgundy	35
1988	Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Michel Esmonin	Red	Burgundy	35
1988	Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot	Red	Burgundy	35
1988	Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot	Red	Burgundy	35
1990	Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot	Red	Burgundy	35
1990	Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Louis Jadot	Red	Burgundy	35
1990	Gevrey Chambertin Vielles Vignes Les Creots	Red	Burgundy	35
1993	Gevrey Chambertin Combe aux Moins	Red	Burgundy	35
1996	Gevrey Chambertin Au Velle	Red	Burgundy	35
1987	Clos de Vougeot Domaine Ceci	Red	Burgundy	90
1987	Clos de Vougeot Domaine Ceci	Red	Burgundy	90
1988	Corton Bressandes Tollot Beaut	Red	Burgundy	90
1990	Corton Charlemagne	Red	Burgundy	90

FRANCE – OTHER – RED

1985	Chateauneuf-du-Pape	Red	Other	90
1985	Cornas	Red	Other	90
1985	Cornas	Red	Other	90
1989	Coudoulet de Beaucastel	Red	Other	90
1990	Crozes Hermitage Belle	Red	Other	90
1990	Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert Jaboulet	Red	Other	90
1990	Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert Jaboulet	Red	Other	90

	TOTAL AUCTION PURCHASES			4,080

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	1048.47
Dues Payable	1540.00
Correction for Dinner Cost 11/99	-26.00
Dinner	-695.00
Auction Purchases	-4080.00
Balance	-2212.53

Please bring your dues of $125 per person to the event.

1999-4 Odd Man Out

Number 32 — October, 1999

Our Next Event

Our next event will be in THE WINE ROOM at the California Grill, Saturday, November 6, 1999 at 2PM. The theme of this event is “Odd Man Out”. The following wines will be poured blind in the flights shown:

Year	Winery	Type		Appellation		Cost
1937	Ch. Cheval Blanc		Red		Bordeaux		100
1962	Ch. Lafite		Red		Bordeaux		100
1972	Simi		Cabernet Sauvignon		Napa		28

1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	50
1975	Montevina	Barbera/Zin	California	20

1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1961	Louis Martini	Barbera	Napa	33

1977	BV GDLTPR	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
1979	BV GDLTPR	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25

1980	Pat Paulsen	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	28
1981	BV GDLTPR	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
1982	Ch. Palmer	Red	Bordeaux	75

1979	Ch. Laville Haut-Brion	White	Bordeaux		60
1983	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc	White	Bordeaux		110
1976	Ch. D’Yquem	Sauternes	Sauternes		250
				$1109

Anyone who can’t pick out the D’Yquem will be ejected from the room.

The Menu

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Warm Glazed Duck & Frisee Salad with Organic Gravenstein Chutney

Fish: Salmon Roast in Crisp Pancetta with Autumn Vegetables & Green Curry Lentils

Calories: Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Dessert: Double Lemon Meringue “Pie” Souffle, or, if that’s too hard

Laura Chenel’s Chevre Cheescake with Huckleberry Glaze

Coming Events

Wine Syndicate — The Next Millennium January 15, 2000

Syndicate Trip to Charleston February 18-21, 2000

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	368.47
Dues Payable	1540.00
Correction for Dinner Cost 4/99	-70.00
Correction for Dinner Cost 7/99	-120.00
Dinner	-670.00
Balance	1048.47

Please bring your (new) dues of $125 per personto the event.

1999-3 BV vs. Inglenook

Number 31 — July, 1999

Our Next Event

I’m sorry to have missed the last event. Hopefully everyone enjoyed it.

Our next event will be in THE NAPA ROOM at the California Grill, Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 2 PM at the California Grill. We will have the room until 6 PM.

The theme of this event is “BV vs. Inglenook”.

The following wines will be poured blind in two flights:

Year	Winery	Type	Appellation	Cost
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	50
1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1964	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	50
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35

1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	50
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1977	BV GDLT Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
1978	BV GDLT Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
1979	BV GDLT Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	45
				$ 405

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	-621.53
Dues Payable	1540.00
Dinner	-550.00
Balance	368.47

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1999-2 Great Years (and a ringer or two)

Number 30 — April, 1999

Our Next Event

Let’s hear it for crispy duck confit salad! The wine was pretty good, too. It’s really interesting that once again the Georges de Latour ’77 was the favorite, followed closely by the ’78. At least we’re consistent.

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, April 17, 1998 at 2 PM at the California Grill. We will have the room until 6 PM.

The theme of this event is “Great Years (and a ringer or two)”.

The following wines will be poured blind:

Year	Winery	Type	Appellation	Cost
1937	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red	Bordeaux	100
1961	Ch. L’Angelus	Red	Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Trottevieille	Red	Bordeaux	40
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux	100
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red	Bordeaux	60
1959	Ch. Margaux	Red	Bordeaux	100
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alexander Valley	35
1982	Ch. Palmer	Red	Bordeaux	75
1970	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red	Bordeaux	125
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red	Bordeaux	60
				$ 735

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	-1561.53
Dues Payable	1540.00
Adjustment for actual cost of dinner last time	-50.00
Dinner	-550.00
Balance	-621.53

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1999-1 New World / Old World in the 60’s

Number 29 — January, 1999

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, January 23rd, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM. Please welcome Ron and Bev Siegel as our new members. Our membership list is now:

Steve and Linda Alcorn

Martin Chaney

Jim and Patty Clausen

Andy and Libby Crocket

Al Gane

John and Debbi Henline

Dick and Priscilla Robinson

Ron and Bev Siegel

Please e-mail me if I’ve misspelled anyone’s name.

The theme of this event is New World / Old World in the 60’s.

The following wines will be poured blind:

Bin	Year	Winery	Type	Appelation
5	1961	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
3	1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
8	1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red	Bordeaux
8	1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red	Bordeaux
7	1962	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux
4	1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
5	1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
4	1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
8	1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red	Bordeaux
2	1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa

The menu:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Crispy Duck Confit Salad w/ Endive, Red Beets, Jicama & Spicy Winter Chutney

First Course: Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Second Course: Iron Skillet of Pacific Black Mussels Roasted with “Hot” Chipotle Coulis

Dessert: Espresso Float with Sambuca Ice Cream & Shortbread Cookies

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance (corrected for actual dinner $)	-2601.53
Dues Payable	1540.00
Membership Buy-in (Siegel)	1363.70
Membership Buy-outs (Chaney/Gane)	-1363.70
Dinner	-500.00
Balance	1561.53

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1998-4 Bordeaux vs. Napa

Number 28 — October, 1998

November 1998, Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Alcorns, Crockets, Henlines and Hoffmans (guests).

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, October 17th, 1998 at 2 PM. We will be in the Napa Room, this time, which is to the left of the elevators. We will have the room until 6 PM. Please welcome Jim and Patti Clausen as our new members. The theme of this event is Bordeaux vs. Napa. The following wines will be poured blind:

1957	Ch. Bellgrave	Red	Bordeaux
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1963	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa

1965	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1970	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red	Bordeaux
1973	Ch. Gloria	Red	Bordeaux
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa

1980	Pat Paulsen	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1982	Ch. Lynch Bages	Red	Bordeaux
1983	Ch. Mouton Rotshchild	Red	Bordeaux
1986	Ch. Beychevelle	Red	Bordeaux

1983	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc	White	Bordeaux

Auction Action

We had a very successful auction at Butterfield and Butterfield on September 12, purchasing some excellent older Bordeaux and Cabernets. Probably the faltering stock market scared away some competition, so our bottom-fishing went better than expected. As you can see, I’ll be fronting us a loan for a bit!

1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	$35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1963	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1978	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1978	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	90
1981	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1981	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1946	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1958	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1964	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1964	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1961	Ch. Beausejour	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Brane Cantenac	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild	Red Bordeaux	40
1962	Ch. Grand Puy-Lacoste	Red Bordeaux	150
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1952	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	60
1961	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	150
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1961	Ch. L’Angelus	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. L’Angelus	Red Bordeaux	40
1962	Ch. Latour	Red Bordeaux	150
1979	Ch. Laville Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1970	Ch. Leoville-Las Cases	Red Bordeaux	150
1961	Ch. Lynch-Bages	Red Bordeaux	150
1959	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	100
1959	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	100
1966	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	60
1970	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	150
1970	Ch. Mouton-Rotshchild	Red Bordeaux	150
1971	Ch. Mouton-Rotshchild	Red Bordeaux	60
1961	Ch. Pavie	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Trottevieille	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Trottevieille	Red Bordeaux	40
		TOTAL	$ 4265

Linda and I reorganized the cellar and tagged all the bottles for easy retrieval. It looks really nice: the Syndicate section is stuffed to the gills at the moment! Drop by if you’d like to see it.

I’ll bring new master lists to the next event for everyone.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance (corrected for actual dinner $)	-358.03
Dues Payable	1540.00
Membership Buy-in (Clausens)	981.50
Auction Purchases	-4265.00
Dinner	-500.00
Balance	-2601.53

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1998-3 Battle of the Burgundies

Number 27 — July, 1998

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, August 1st, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM. Jim and Patti Clausen will be joining us as guests. The theme of this event is Battle of the Burgundies. The following wines will be poured blind:

1934	Chambolle-Musigny	Red
1958	Charles Krug	Burgundy
1959	Pommard	Red
1968	BV	Pinot Noir
1968	Inglenook	Pinot Noir
1969	BV Beaumont	Pinot Noir
1971	Pommard-Epenots	Red
1974	Mondavi	Pinot Noir
1977	Firestone	Pinot Noir
1980	Vosne-Romanee	Red
1983	Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Proces	Red
1988	Wild Horse	Pinot Noir
1983	Ch. D’Yquem	Sauternes

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Tamarind BBQ Duck Salad w/ Jicama and Caramelized Pineapple Chutney

Fish Course: Chili Dusted Tuna Seared Rare with Bean Medley, Poblano-Lime Vinaigrette

Meat Course: Sizzled Tofu and Artichokes on a Stir Fry of Grains and Greens

Dessert: Sorbet Trio with Tequila Caramel Sauce

Auction Action

We purchased six bottles of Ch. Haut Brion Blanc and 9 old BV cabernets at the last Butterfield & Butterfield auction.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	-61.36
Auction Purchases	-1265.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Guest Dues	150.00
Dinner	-600.00
Balance	-456.36

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1998-2 Cabernet Heaven

Number 26 — April, 1998

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, April 25^th, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM.

The theme of this event is “Cabernet Heaven”. The following wines will be poured blind:

	France
1937	Chateau Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux
1970	Chateau La Mission Haut Brion	Red Bordeaux
1970	Chateau Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux
1983	Chateau Mouton Rothschild	Red Bordeaux
	California
1963	Inglenook Cask F-25	Cabernet Sauvignon
1974	Sonoma Vineyards Alexander’s Crown	Cabernet Sauvignon
1985	Rosenblum	Cabernet Sauvignon
1991	Guenoc Beckstoffer	Red Bordeaux
	Dessert
1983	Chateau d’Yquem (tenth)	Sauternes

Auction Action

We purchased $3450 worth of exceptional wines at the last Butterfield & Butterfield auction, including a lot of assorted Chateau d’Yquem in bottles and tenths, 1970 first growths, and 1983 first and second growths. Complete list to follow.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	2898.64
Auction Purchases	-3450.00
Dues Payable	1540.00
Uncollectible Dues	-450.00
Dinner	-600.00
Balance	-61.36

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1998-1 Guenoc

Number 25 — January, 1998

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, January 3^rd, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM. This newsletter is going out early because I will be out of town from 12/28 until the morning of the tasting.

The theme of this event is Guenoc. Matt will be in attendance. The following flights will be poured blind:

	WHITES
1983	Guenoc North Coast	Chardonnay
1990	Guenoc	Chardonnay
1990	Guenoc Genevieve Magoon	Chardonnay
1991	Guenoc Genevieve Magoon	Chardonnay
1995	Guenoc	White Meritage

	REDS
1983	Guenoc (Magnum)	Cabernet Sauvignon
1984	Guenoc (Magnum)	Cabernet Sauvignon
1985	Guenoc	Cabernet Sauvignon
1989	Guenoc	Meritage
1993	Guenoc	Petite Verdot
1991	Guenoc Beckstoffer	Cabernet Sauvignon
1993	Guenoc Bella Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon

	PORT
	Guenoc Experimental	Port
1989	Guenoc Zinfandel (Never released?)	Port
1990	Guenoc	Port

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	1958.64
Dues Payable	1540.00
Dinner	<600.00>
Balance	2898.64

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the event.

1996-2 Petite Sirah

Number 18 — April, 1996

It’s Time for Some Chewy Wines

At our last tasting the most popular wine was a Stag’s Leap Petite Sirah donated by George. Taking our cue from that, this months tasting will feature eight Petite Sirahs, and a couple of ringers. Please note that we will be convening at 2:30 p.m. this time, because of scheduling constraints on the wine room.

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event. As before, this sum includes the complete cost of dinner and the cellar fund for the quarter.

Previous Balance	1860.73
California Grill Overage (1/14)	-35.00
California Grill Dinner (4/20)	-525.00
Dues Paid	220.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Auction Purchases	-985.00
Balance	$ 1855.73

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Sunday, April 20th, 1996 at 2:30p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:15 p.m., and we will have the room until 6:30 p.m.

George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe dinner to follow our formal tasting:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Soup: Spicy Lemon Grass Broth

Fish Course: Seared Tuna w/ Asian Slaw & Black Bean/Mango Salsa

“Meat” Course: Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Sweet Basil & Sundried Tomatoes

Dessert: Rangpur Lime and a Bunch of Stuff I Forgot to Write Down Sorbet

The cost of approximately $35 per person includes corkage, tax and a 15% gratuity. (This sum has been added to the $75 quarterly dues listed above.) Truly exceptional service will be recognized by an additional gratuity added to the group’s tab. George may sample some of our wines if his time permits.

The theme of this tasting will be “Spit Out the Pits”. There are two ringers. The wines, in no particular order, are:

1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1976	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1978	Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1973	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1976	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1977	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1979	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1980	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1974	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1964	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
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Auction Action

At the Butterfield & Butterfield, January 20^thauction we purchased the following wines:

1966	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	110
1980	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1976	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1961	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
1961	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
1978	Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1974	Louis Martini Special Selection	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1969	Louis Martini	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1968	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	55
1964	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1960	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1968	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1965	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1969	Chappellet	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
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