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.