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.