Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

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.

 

1998-2 Cabernet Heaven

Number 26 —  April, 1998

 

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, April 25th, 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 3rd, 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.

 

1995-4 BV Georges de la Tour

Number 16 —  September, 1995

 

So Long Howard, Hello Dick & Priscilla

This quarter we bid a fond farewell to Howard Fox, our first departing charter member.  Per our bylaws, Howard has sold his share of the syndicate cellar to Dick and Priscilla Robinson, at its prorated value.  Dick and Priscilla will join us for the first time at our October 7th tasting.  Welcome!

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

-169.27
California Grill Dinner (10/7)

-490.00
Dues Paid

220.00
Dues Payable

1320.00
Balance

$ 880.73

Auction Action

No acquisitions.  Bidding will resume this quarter.

 

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Saturday, October 7th, 1995 at 3:00p.m.  As before, dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., and we will have the room to ourselves until 7:00 p.m.

We have attempted to “lighten up” the menu somewhat from our last tasting.  George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe dinner to follow our formal tasting:

Appetizer:         Assorted California Pizza

Salad:               Field Greens with Cabernet Vinaigrette and Chive Ricotta Toast

Fish Course:      Yoshie’s Sushi Platter

Meat Course:     Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Polenta and Balsamic Smothered Mushrooms

Dessert:            Berries in Broth with Angel Food Cake and Basil Sherbert

Coffee, Tea, Non-alcoholic Beverages

 

The cost per person is $35 including 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.

This tasting will be a Georges de Latour vertical, and will consist of the following wines, served blind.

1960

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 80
1965

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1966

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1968

BV Cabernet Sauvignon

 40
1968

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 80
1969

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1970

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1973

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1974

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

 55
1966

Ch. Suduiraut

 90
 

Tasting Value

 $ 620

1993-5 70’s California Cabernet

Number 5 —  August, 1993

 

Auction News

We were fortunate to obtain two excellent lots at the July 17th, 1993 Butterfield & Butterfield  auction:

Lot 118

1937 Ch. Leoville-Barton

1937 Ch. Langoa-Barton

 

Lot 186

1960 B.V. Georges de LaTour Private Reserve

1966 B.V. Georges de LaTour Private Reserve

1968 B.V. Georges de LaTour Private Reserve

1968 B.V. Cabernet Sauvignon

 

The first lot went for only $170, $30 below our bid.  We’ll probably use this lot for an older Bordeaux tasting, or along with our Cheval Blancs.

The second lot contains my personal favorite wine, the 1968 BVGDLTPR.  These will all fit into an inevitable comprehensive GDLT tasting.

Treasurer’s Report

Our current balance is:

Previous Balance

 

212.50

 Wine

 

 

-462.00

 Shipping

 

 

-59.00

 Balance

 

 

-308.50

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

September 11th is the date for our early 70’s California Cabernet tasting!  Andy has made the following arrangements:

We will meet at Matha’s Vineyard (next to Arial’s Restaurant in the Beach Club Resort) at 4 p.m., sharp.  The Syndicate will provide appetizers for a half hour stand-up social.  Each couple may bring up to two wines to share during the appetizers or dinner.

At 4:30 we progress to Arial’s, where the table will be set with bread and ten glasses per person.  The following wines will be poured:

1970

Mayacamas

Cabernet Sauvignon

1973

Heitz Martha’s Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

1974

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon

1974

Charles Krug

Cabernet Sauvignon

1974

Freemark Abbey

Cabernet Bosche

1974

Freemark Abbey

Cabernet Sauvignon

1974

Joseph Phelps

Cabernet Sauvignon

1976

Jordan

Cabernet Sauvignon

1977

BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve

Cabernet Sauviginon

1977

Heitz Martha’s Vineyard

Cabernet Sauvignon

 

The manager of Arial’s will be joining us during the tasting.

Following the tasting, dinner may be ordered from any of the menu selections or day’s specials.  During dinner, the Syndicate will provide the following wines:

1971

Ch. Haut-Brion Blanc

White

1972

Mayacamas, Late Harvest

Zinfandel

 

The cost for dinner will be the menu price of the items you order, less 20%.  The 20% will be added back on as a gratuity.  In addition, $2 per person will be added to cover all wine corkage.

We have arranged this corkage charge to allow members to bring their own wines to share during the appetizers or dinner.

New Members

According to Andy, Howard and Becky will be joining prior to this tasting, which fills out our couples roster.  Martin Chaney is joining our group as a single.  This leaves an opening for one other single.  Welcome to all new members.

See you September 11th.