at Eddie V’s
January 21, 2017 at 6pm
We had a great time in Chicago in November, featuring the very exciting World Series conclusion, a very comprehensive Bordeaux tasting, and some great dinners. A few blog entries on the subject:
This event cleans out the Syndicate cellar except for three Madeiras. The wines were poured in blind pairs. All showed well except the Vos Romanee, which was heavily sedimented. a group favorite was the Pape Clement. In most of the other flights the vote was evenly split. 2001 Yquem is indeed much more aromatic and balanced than the 2000 when tasted blind.
Other notable wines: John’s 2010 Domaine des Senechaux CDP Blanc, Dick’s 2004 L’Aventure Stephan Vineyards Syrah/Cab blend from Paso Robles, Martin’s 1973 AngeloPapgni Alicante Bouchet (which I sort of identified blind), Martin’s 2003 Integrity, and Ron’s 2007 Clos de Vougeot by Raphet.
The Wines
| 2005 | Guigal Ex Voto Blanc | White | Rhone | 110 | |
| 2009 | Ch Pape Clement | White | Bordeaux | tenth | 130 |
| 1962 | Ch Margaux | Red | Bordeaux | 414 | |
| 1964 | Ch Lafite Rothschild | Red | Bordeaux | 356 | |
| 1969 | Antonin Rodet Echezeaux | Red | Burgundy | 90 | |
| 1969 | Moillard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts | Red | Burgundy | 180 | |
| 1983 | Dominus Estate | Blend | Napa | 130 | |
| 1991 | Dominus Estate Napanook Vineyard | Blend | Napa | 270 | |
| 2013 | Dominus Estate | Blend | Napa | 261 | |
| 2013 | Caymus Special Selection | Cabernet | Napa | 170 | |
| 2000 | Ch d’Yquem | Sauternes | Bordeaux | tenth | 213 |
| 2001 | Ch d’Yquem | Sauternes | Bordeaux | tenth | 300 |
| 2624 |
Acquisitions
| Two remaining bottles of 1937 Vosne-Romanée are out on consignment, | ? |
| Wines from Steve for this tasting | $1341 |
Upcoming Events
| Syndicate | April 29 |
Treasurer’s Report
| Previous Balance | -870 |
| Dues Payable | 5500 |
| Purchases | -1341 |
| Sales | 0 |
| Dinner | -2154 |
| Balance | 1135 |
Please bring your dues of $1000 per couple to the event.