2008-2 Down (under) and Dirty

 Down (under) and Dirty

at Capital Grille

 
May 24, 2008 at 6:00 pm

 
Col Row Year Wine
Cost
4 10 2001 Marquis Philips Integrity
260
4 11 2001 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine
75
4 12 2002 Marquis Philips Shiraz Nine
65
4 16 1992 Penfold’s Bin 707
65
4 17 1993 Penfold’s Bin 707
65
4 18 1994 Penfold’s Bin 707
65
4 8 2002 Clarendon Old Vines Grenache “Clarendon’
50
4 9 1998 Clarendon Brook Shiraz
80
4 15 2002 Burge Family D&OK Shiraz
47
4 14 2002 Amon Ra
150
922

There were some surprises at this event:

The 2002 Nine was much better than the more famous 2001 Nine. The Intergrity was integrated but not exciting,

The 1992 Bin 707 was vastly better than the other two Bin 707s.

All of the Claerndon wines were disappointing.

The best wine in the above list was the Amon Ra, which was the only one likely to age well.

Other standouts were a Mitolo Savitar Shiraz that Dick brought, and a 2003 Henry’s Drive Reserve Shiraz I brought which I thought was more complex than the Amon Ra, but perhaps not as structured.

Acquisitions

Given the outrageous auction prices of late, I’ve been looking at more recent wines I could aquire on sale.

2002 Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon
99
2002 Dominus Cabernet Sauvignon
99
2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon
199
2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia Cabernet Sauvignon
199
2000 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon
80
2002 Corton-Charlemagne Remoissenet White
80
2002 Clarendon Old Vines Grenache “Clarendon’ Grenache
50
1998 Clarendon Brook Shiraz Shiraz
80
2002 Burge Family D&OK Shiraz Shiraz
47
2002 Amon Ra Shiraz
150
1083

 

Upcoming Events

July 26

 

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance 1374
Dues Payable 5000
Purchases -1083
Dinner -1743
Balance 3548

Please bring your dues of $1000 per couple to the event.