1996-3 Big Names

Number 19 — July, 1996

The Wages of Syn

This tasting gives us a rare opportunity to sample some of the world’s best efforts over the last half century all in one “Synful” evening! The theme of this tasting will be “The Best of the Best”. Since the Syndicate cellar’s inventory has been structured for breadth in certain wines as opposed to obtaining singular stellar bottles, we have raided the Alcorn cellar for this event. The prices listed are current auction prices (about ½ of retail) which would be paid by the Syndicate – Al, please independently verify that these prices are fair to the group. The wines (drum roll please) are:

1962	Dom Perignon	Champagne	France	150
1961	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc	White Bordeaux	France	280
1947	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux	France	675
1979	Romanee Conti	Red Burgundy	France	780
1981	Ch. Petrus	Red Bordeaux	France	300
1990	Dunn Vineyard	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	90
1980	Ch. d’Yquem	Sauterne	France	300
				2575

This tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Saturday, July 27 at 3 PM. Dinner will be served at 4:45 PM, and we will have the room until 7 PM. To be honest, we don’t have the menu nailed down as of this writing – George hasn’t let us down yet though so it will be a surprise. We originally were thinking of pairing these wines with food, but it seems a crime to mess with perfection. Hence, the first 6 will be poured in the order listed prior to dinner – the Ch. d’Yquem will follow dessert.

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event.

Previous Balance	1855.73
California Grill Overage (4/20)	-35.00
California Grill Dinner (7/27)	-525.00
Dues Paid	220.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Purchases	-2575.00
Balance	260.73

1996-2 Petite Sirah

Number 18 — April, 1996

It’s Time for Some Chewy Wines

At our last tasting the most popular wine was a Stag’s Leap Petite Sirah donated by George. Taking our cue from that, this months tasting will feature eight Petite Sirahs, and a couple of ringers. Please note that we will be convening at 2:30 p.m. this time, because of scheduling constraints on the wine room.

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event. As before, this sum includes the complete cost of dinner and the cellar fund for the quarter.

Previous Balance	1860.73
California Grill Overage (1/14)	-35.00
California Grill Dinner (4/20)	-525.00
Dues Paid	220.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Auction Purchases	-985.00
Balance	$ 1855.73

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Sunday, April 20th, 1996 at 2:30p.m. Dinner will be served at 4:15 p.m., and we will have the room until 6:30 p.m.

George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe dinner to follow our formal tasting:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Soup: Spicy Lemon Grass Broth

Fish Course: Seared Tuna w/ Asian Slaw & Black Bean/Mango Salsa

“Meat” Course: Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Sweet Basil & Sundried Tomatoes

Dessert: Rangpur Lime and a Bunch of Stuff I Forgot to Write Down Sorbet

The cost of approximately $35 per person includes corkage, tax and a 15% gratuity. (This sum has been added to the $75 quarterly dues listed above.) Truly exceptional service will be recognized by an additional gratuity added to the group’s tab. George may sample some of our wines if his time permits.

The theme of this tasting will be “Spit Out the Pits”. There are two ringers. The wines, in no particular order, are:

1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1976	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1978	Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1973	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1976	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1977	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1979	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1980	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1974	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1964	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
				395

Auction Action

At the Butterfield & Butterfield, January 20^thauction we purchased the following wines:

1966	Ch. Haut Brion	Red	Bordeaux	110
1980	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1976	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa	25
1961	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
1961	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red	Bordeaux	110
1978	Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars	Petite Sirah	Napa	35
1974	Louis Martini Special Selection	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1969	Louis Martini	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1970	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	Alex. Valley	35
1968	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	55
1964	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1960	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1968	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
1965	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	25
1969	Chappellet	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa	35
				985

1996-1 Through the Decades

Number 17 — January, 1996

Happy 1996!

Our October 7th tasting featured a lot of great Georges de Latour. The favorite was the 1960, followed by the 1968.

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event. As before, this sum includes the complete cost of dinner and the cellar fund for the quarter.

Previous Balance	880.73
California Grill Overage (10/7)	-35.00
California Grill Dinner (1/14)	-525.00
Dues Paid	220.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Balance	$ 1860.73

Auction Action

None, due to the holidays. Next auction is Butterfield & Butterfield, January 20^th. We’ll discuss the lots on the 14^th.

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Sunday, January 14th, 1996 at 3:00p.m. As before, dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., and we will have the room until 7:00 p.m.

George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe dinner to follow our formal tasting:

Appetizer: Assorted Pizzas

Salad: Caesar

Fish Course: Yoshie’s Sushi Sampler

Meat Course: Spicy Lamb & Black Bean Chili with Peppered Corn Bread

Dessert: Lemon Sorbet with Honey Orange Sauce

Coffee, Tea, Non-alcoholic Beverages

The theme of this tasting will be “Through the Decades”, and will feature a pair of red Bordeaux and California wines from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The pairs will be poured blind, just to see who we can fool.

1941	Ch. Latour	Red
1958	Ch. Ausone	Red
1962	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red
1974	Ch. Lafite Rothschild	Red
1981	Ch. Cos d’Estournel	Red
1947	Louis Martini	Barbera
1959	Inglenook Cask F-6	Cabernet Sauvignon
1963	Sebastiani	Cabernet Sauvignon
1974	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon
1982	Windsor	Cabernet Sauvignon
1981	Ch. d’Yquem	Sauternes

1995-4 BV Georges de la Tour

Number 16 — September, 1995

So Long Howard, Hello Dick & Priscilla

This quarter we bid a fond farewell to Howard Fox, our first departing charter member. Per our bylaws, Howard has sold his share of the syndicate cellar to Dick and Priscilla Robinson, at its prorated value. Dick and Priscilla will join us for the first time at our October 7th tasting. Welcome!

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event. As before, this sum includes the complete cost of dinner and the cellar fund for the quarter.

Previous Balance	-169.27
California Grill Dinner (10/7)	-490.00
Dues Paid	220.00
Dues Payable	1320.00
Balance	$ 880.73

Auction Action

No acquisitions. Bidding will resume this quarter.

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Saturday, October 7th, 1995 at 3:00p.m. As before, dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m., and we will have the room to ourselves until 7:00 p.m.

We have attempted to “lighten up” the menu somewhat from our last tasting. George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe dinner to follow our formal tasting:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizza

Salad: Field Greens with Cabernet Vinaigrette and Chive Ricotta Toast

Fish Course: Yoshie’s Sushi Platter

Meat Course: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Polenta and Balsamic Smothered Mushrooms

Dessert: Berries in Broth with Angel Food Cake and Basil Sherbert

Coffee, Tea, Non-alcoholic Beverages

The cost per person is $35 including corkage, tax and a 15% gratuity. (This sum has been added to the $75 quarterly dues listed above.) Truly exceptional service will be recognized by an additional gratuity added to the group’s tab. George may sample some of our wines if his time permits.

This tasting will be a Georges de Latour vertical, and will consist of the following wines, served blind.

1960	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	80
1965	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1966	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1968	BV Cabernet Sauvignon	40
1968	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	80
1969	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1970	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1973	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1974	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55
1966	Ch. Suduiraut	90
	Tasting Value	$ 620

1995-3 Blind Flights

Number 15 — July, 1995

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at the California Grill, Saturday, July 15th, 1995 at 3:00p.m. The California Grill is located on the 15th floor of the Contemporary Hotel at Walt Disney World. We have arranged for a semi-private room (with view) and service help. We will have the room to ourselves until sometime during dinner.

As we have individually discussed over the past few weeks, starting this quarter the Syndicate will arrange for a prix fixe wine tasting dinner to follow our formal tasting, and will prepay for the event from our dues. It is our hope that by arranging the menu in advance, we may be able to better select wines to accompany the meal and to have an opportunity to sample a greater variety of cuisine.

Manager George Miliotes and his assistant Patricia have graciously assisted us in assembling the following special 5 course menu:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizza

Soup: Scallop & Lemongrass Soup (slightly spicy)

Fish Course: Pan Seared Tuna with Asian Slaw and Black Bean Cake

Meat Course: Oak Fired Beef Filet with Sonoma Foie Gras Butter and Zinfandel Glaze

Dessert: Mocha Creme Brulee with Almond Biscotti

Coffee, Tea, Non-alcoholic Beverages

The cost per person is $35 including corkage, tax and a 15% gratuity. Truly exceptional service may be recognized individually at your discretion.

Special note for Disney employees:

This event has been negotiated on the basis of the Alcorn family’s Food & Wine membership only – not as an employee function. You are going as private citizens – RELAX.

This tasting’s theme will again be “Blind Flights”, and will consist of the following wines, served blind. Hints will be provided. If you want to do some homework, here are your choices:

1982	Dom Perignon	Champagne

1960	Martin Ray	Pinot Noir
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon
1969	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon
1974	Sonoma Vineyards Alexander’s Crown	Cabernet Sauvignon
1966	Ch. Margaux	Red

1974	Meursault-Genevrieres	White
1977	Burgess	Chardonnay
1989	St. Supery	Chardonnay

1975	Ch. Les Justices	Sauternes
1992	Guenoc	Port

Auction Action

None, we’re broke!

Treasurer’s Report

Please bring your dues of $105 per person to the next event.

Previous Balance	-1147.27
California Grill Dinner (7/15)	-490.00
Guenoc Port (2)	-32.00
Dues Paid	210.00
Dues Payable	1260.00
Balance	-199.27

1995-2 Blind Flights

Number 14 — March, 1995

Blind Pairs

This was a fun format, I thought. And yes, it was too easy. We’ll correct that this next time! What a great bunch of wines, though. My two highlights:

The Haut Brion Blanc, which was a disappointment when poured so cold, but after an hour showed why it was a show-stopper at Ariel’s.

To be reminded that there’s nothing like d’Yquem..

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at the Portobello Yacht Club, Saturday, April 8th, 1995 at 4:30 p.m. The theme will be “Blind Flights”, and will consist of the following wines, served blind. Hints will be provided. A bottle of wine will be awarded for the person who identifies the most wines from a list of possibilities. If you want to do some homework, here are your choices:

1961	Louis Martini	Barbera
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon
1974	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon
1975	Montevina	Montanaro
1968	BV	Pinot Noir
1976	Beaune Cent-Vignes Rene Monnier	Red Burgundy
1981	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux
1986	BV	Chardonnay
1989	Saintsbury	Chardonnay
1976	Meursault Rene Manual Poruzot	White Burgundy

The Prize:

1975

Montevina

Montanaro

Auction Action

We acquired wines at Butterfields the very day of our blind pairs tasting, and again this past Saturday. Our acquisitions:

Saturday, January 21, 1995

1961	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1961	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1962	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1966	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1963	Sebastiani	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1963	Sebastiani	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1966	Louis Martini	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1966	Louis Martini	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1969	Concannon	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1969	Sterling	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1969	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	26
1969	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	55
1973	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	55
1974	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	55
1947	Louis Martini	Barbera	33
1958	Charles Krug	Burgundy	33
1959	Charles Krug	Burgundy	33
1960	Martin Ray	Pinot Noir	33
1961	Louis Martini	Barbera	33
1961	Louis Martini	Barbera	33
1968	Inglenook	Pinot Noir	33
1968	BV	Pinot Noir	33
1968	BV	Pinot Noir	33
1974	Mondavi	Pinot Noir	33
1977	Firestone	Pinot Noir	33
			918

Saturday, January 21, 1995

1955	Pommard 1er Cru	Burgundy	50
1953	Nuits Clos des Argillieres	Burgundy	50
1964	Pommard-Epenots	Burgundy	50
1980	Vosne-Romanee	Burgundy	50
1983	Gevrey-Chambertin	Burgundy	50
1985	Hermitage	Rhone	50
1982	Dom Perignon	Champagne	50
1941	Ch. Latour	Bordeaux	250
1965	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1972	Simi	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1973	Mayacamas	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1974	Sonoma Vineyards Alexander’s Crown	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1974	Sonoma Vineyards Alexander’s Crown	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1980	Pat Paulsen	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1980	Pat Paulsen	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1975	Montevina	Montanaro	28
1975	Montevina	Montanaro	28
1975	Montevina	Montanaro	28
1982	Windsor	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1985	Rosenblum	Cabernet Sauvignon	28
1929	Pommard	Burgundy	100
1934	Chambolle-Musigny	Burgundy	100
1959	Pommard	Burgundy	100
			1236

Treasurer’s Report

Please send in your dues in the enclosed envelope since I’m now carrying the cost of the last two auctions:

Previous Balance	-43.27
Jan 21, 1995 Auction at Butterfields	-918
March 11, 1995 Auction at Butterfields	-1236
Dues Paid	150.00
Dues Payable	900.00
Balance	-1147.27

1995-1 Blind Pairs

Number 13 — January, 1995

Haut Brion Wrap Up

What a fun event our September weekend was. The favorite wines were: 1945, 1953, 1961, 1964, 1978, 1982, 1989. The best buys: 1953, 1964.

Auction Action

We acquired our first lots at the Davis Co. (Chicago) auction, and after two months of paperwork finally managed to get them into the state of Florida. Our acquisitions:

1949	Le Montrachet	White	Burgundy	340
1981	Ch. d’Yquem	Sauternes	Sauternes	160
1983	Ch. d’Yquem	Sauternes	Sauternes	190

For the upcoming tasting, I have also transferred in a bottle of Romanee Conti from my cellar.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	279.00
September Dues Paid	900.00
September Dues Due – Al Gane	150.00
Purchases – ‘89 Haut Brion	-139.13
Purchases – Corkage 9/17/94	-73.14
Purchases – Davis Co., 9/95	-690.00
Purchases – Steve Romanee Conti	-400.00
Whites for Tasting (Viognier, Muscat)	-70.00
Balance	-43.27

January dues will be due at the next tasting.

Upcoming Events

Our next tasting will be at the Portobello Yacht Club, January 21, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. The theme of the tasting will be “Blind Pairs”. We will pour five pairs of wines, one pair at a time. The wines in the pair will be of similar vintage and grape, but one will be from California, the other from France. Your job is to sort them out!

The wines will be:

					Cost	Retail
	1992	Bonny Doon Le Sophiste

(77% Roussanne & 23% Marsanne)Sauvignon BlancCalifornia

x1211971Ch. Haut-Brion BlancWhiteBordeaux

175

x1031990Guenoc Genevieve Magoon ReserveChardonnayLake

1949Le MontrachetWhiteBurgundy

340

600

61981969Robert MondaviPinot NoirNapa

91111965Romanee ContiRomanee ContiBurgundy

400

500

x1761970BV Georges de La Tour Private ReserveCabernet SauvignonNapa

100

40441970Ch. Mouton RothschildRedBordeaux

103

250

1993Bonny Doon Vin de Glaciere

(Muscat Cannelli) two tenthsLate HarvestCalifornia

1983Ch. d’YquemSauternesSauternes

190

250

Total Tasting Cost

1256

2030

If you can manage to save a little of each wine, we’ll also be matching them with foods, following the tasting.

Each couple is invited to bring one wine to share with dinner, which will follow. Since they are kindly not charging a corkage fee, we request that no discount cards or gift certificates be used to pay for dinner.

See you there.

1994-4 Haut Brion Vertical

Number 12 — September, 1994

Upcoming Events

The time has arrived! Our massive Haut Brion blowout is scheduled for September 16th and 17th, 1994 at Dixie Landings. You may check in Friday afternoon, September 16th. Most of you are booked for two nights at $69 per night plus 10% tax, a Florida resident’s special. If you are a cast member, bring your Disney ID for a possible additional discount. If you are a Disney Food and Wine Society member, bring your card also. Andy has made the arrangements, so call him if you have questions.

Our first tasting will convene Friday evening at Bonfamille’s, at Port Orleans at 7 p.m., sharp. This tasting will feature the lesser years of Ch. Haut Brion from our cellar, to calibrate our palates and familiarize ourselves with the Chateau’s Graves style. Dinner will follow.

We reconvene at the Portobello Yacht Club at 11:30 a.m. Saturday for a tasting of wines related to Haut Brion: La Mission Haut Brion is across the road, and Bahans Haut Brion is the second wine of Haut Brion.

Following an afternoon spent sobering up in the pool or cruising the Saskagoula River, the Grand Tasting will be held at Artist’s Point at the Wilderness Lodge at 5 p.m. Ten of the greatest vintages of Haut Brion will be poured, followed by dinner.

Treasurer’s Report

Our current balance:

Previous Balance	279.00
Dues Paid	0
Dues Due	0
Balance	279.00

I’ll be spending some of this money to acquire the ‘89 Haut Brion, which we don’t have yet. Dues will be due at the Haut Brion tasting.

The Wines:

	Friday Dinner
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1968	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1969	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1972	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1973	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1976	Ch. Haut-Brion	35
1978	Ch. Haut-Brion	75
1979	Ch. Haut-Brion	75
1980	Ch. Haut-Brion	38
1981	Ch. Haut-Brion	54

	Saturday Lunch
1973	Ch. La Mission Haut Brion	35
1976	Ch. La Mission Haut Brion	20
1977	Ch. La Mission Haut Brion	35
1982	Ch. Bahans Haut-Brion	30
1986	Ch. Bahans Haut-Brion	25
1989	Ch. Bahans Haut-Brion	12
1989	Ch. Bahans Haut-Brion	12
1982	Simi Chardonnay	10
1970	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	55

	Saturday Dinner
1945	Ch. Haut-Brion	780
1953	Ch. Haut-Brion	60
1957	Ch. Haut-Brion	72
1958	Ch. Haut-Brion	36
1961	Ch. Haut-Brion	230
1964	Ch. Haut-Brion	125
1970	Ch. Haut-Brion	35
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	65
1982	Ch. Haut-Brion	100
1989	Ch. Haut-Brion	100
1971	Ch. Haut-Brion Blanc	38
1966	Ch. Suduiraut Sauternes	90

	Total Tasting Cost	$2,432

We’ll see you there!

1994-3 Bordeaux

Number 11 — May, 1994

Upcoming Events

Our 1930’s themed tasting will be May 14th at our home (map enclosed). We will convene at 6 p.m. for the tasting, followed by a light Japanese dinner on the verandah. Andy will provide Rangetsu Sushi Bento Boxes at about $25 per head. If you would like a “novice” Bento Box (i.e. cooked) please call Linda by May 11th (560-6868, 876-1550).

PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR TASTING GLASSES.

Thirties attire is optional. Please feel free to bring swim suits and towels if you would like a refreshing dip before your drive home.

The wines will include (Debbie, please leave room for two more):

MAY 14th, THE 1930s TASTING
1921	Pommery	Champagne	85
1928	Ch. Chambert	Red	55
1937	Ch. Langoa-Barton	Red	100
1937	Ch. Leoville-Barton	Red	100
1937	Ch. Rausan-Segla	Red	30
1937	Ch. Rouget	Red	30
1938	Ch. Mouton Rothschild	Red	120
1939	Los Amigos Vineyards	Chablis	55

Treasurer’s Report

I’ve essentially skipped a quarter’s dues, to align them with our tastings. Two of you had already paid at our last tasting, which leaves four dues owing at our May tasting. Our current balance:

Previous Balance	-771.00
Dues Paid	450.00
Dues Due	600
Balance	279

1994-2 Ridge Petite Sirah

Number 10 — February, 1994

Upcoming Events

At Andy’s urging, I have rescheduled the two day Haut Brion tasting for sometime in the fall, after the WDW resort bargains come back. The March 5th tasting will be a normal Saturday evening tasting. We will convene at 5 p.m. sharp, at Matha’s Vineyard. The theme will be:

MARCH 5, 1994 RIDGE PETITE SIRAH VERTICAL
x160	1973	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x161	1974	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x162	1975	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x163	1976	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x166	1977	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x167	1978	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x168	1979	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35
x170	1980	Ridge York Creek	Petite Sirah	35

		Total Tasting Cost		$280

Auction News

My bottom fishing at the January 29 Butterfield auction netted the following wines:

1938	Ch. Mouton Rothschild (A good pre-war vintage. Mouton is a first growth red Bordeaux.)	120
1947	Clos de Tart (Wonderful year for red Burgundy. Clos de Tart was the standout wine at the Henline’s Burgundy tasting several years ago.)	120
1961	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc

(This is that spectacular and exclusive white Graves from our first tasting, but from the stellar 1961 vintage. The 1988 is $160 at release!)

190

$ 430

I have also obtained a subscription to the new Davis & Co. Auctions in Chicago. These are run by the people who used to run Christie’s, and seem to offer opportunities very similar to Butterfield. I’ll bring the catalog to the next meeting.

Treasurer’s Report

Our current balance:

Previous Balance	-261.00
Purchases	-430.00
Catalog Subscription	-80.00
Balance	-771 .00

I’m floating the deficit until next dues, but some of you are not current (you know who you are), so pay up!

See you March 5th.