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 |
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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.