1999-1 New World / Old World in the 60’s

Number 29 — January, 1999

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, January 23rd, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM. Please welcome Ron and Bev Siegel as our new members. Our membership list is now:

Steve and Linda Alcorn

Martin Chaney

Jim and Patty Clausen

Andy and Libby Crocket

Al Gane

John and Debbi Henline

Dick and Priscilla Robinson

Ron and Bev Siegel

Please e-mail me if I’ve misspelled anyone’s name.

The theme of this event is New World / Old World in the 60’s.

The following wines will be poured blind:

Bin	Year	Winery	Type	Appelation
5	1961	Charles Krug	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
3	1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
8	1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red	Bordeaux
8	1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red	Bordeaux
7	1962	Ch. Lafite	Red	Bordeaux
4	1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
5	1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
4	1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
8	1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red	Bordeaux
2	1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa

The menu:

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Crispy Duck Confit Salad w/ Endive, Red Beets, Jicama & Spicy Winter Chutney

First Course: Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Basil & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Second Course: Iron Skillet of Pacific Black Mussels Roasted with “Hot” Chipotle Coulis

Dessert: Espresso Float with Sambuca Ice Cream & Shortbread Cookies

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance (corrected for actual dinner $)	-2601.53
Dues Payable	1540.00
Membership Buy-in (Siegel)	1363.70
Membership Buy-outs (Chaney/Gane)	-1363.70
Dinner	-500.00
Balance	1561.53

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

1998-4 Bordeaux vs. Napa

Number 28 — October, 1998

November 1998, Jekyll Island, Georgia. The Alcorns, Crockets, Henlines and Hoffmans (guests).

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, October 17th, 1998 at 2 PM. We will be in the Napa Room, this time, which is to the left of the elevators. We will have the room until 6 PM. Please welcome Jim and Patti Clausen as our new members. The theme of this event is Bordeaux vs. Napa. The following wines will be poured blind:

1957	Ch. Bellgrave	Red	Bordeaux
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1963	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa

1965	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1970	Ch. Cheval Blanc	Red	Bordeaux
1973	Ch. Gloria	Red	Bordeaux
1973	Stag’s Leap Vineyard	Petite Sirah	Napa

1980	Pat Paulsen	Cabernet Sauvignon	Napa
1982	Ch. Lynch Bages	Red	Bordeaux
1983	Ch. Mouton Rotshchild	Red	Bordeaux
1986	Ch. Beychevelle	Red	Bordeaux

1983	Ch. Haut Brion Blanc	White	Bordeaux

Auction Action

We had a very successful auction at Butterfield and Butterfield on September 12, purchasing some excellent older Bordeaux and Cabernets. Probably the faltering stock market scared away some competition, so our bottom-fishing went better than expected. As you can see, I’ll be fronting us a loan for a bit!

1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	$35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1961	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1963	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1965	BV	Cabernet Sauvignon	35
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1977	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1978	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1978	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1979	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	90
1981	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1981	BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve	Cabernet Sauvignon	45
1946	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1958	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1964	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1964	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1966	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1961	Ch. Beausejour	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Brane Cantenac	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Cadet Piola	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Calon Segur	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild	Red Bordeaux	40
1962	Ch. Grand Puy-Lacoste	Red Bordeaux	150
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1967	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1975	Ch. Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1952	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	60
1961	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	150
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1962	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux	100
1961	Ch. L’Angelus	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. L’Angelus	Red Bordeaux	40
1962	Ch. Latour	Red Bordeaux	150
1979	Ch. Laville Haut-Brion	Red Bordeaux	60
1970	Ch. Leoville-Las Cases	Red Bordeaux	150
1961	Ch. Lynch-Bages	Red Bordeaux	150
1959	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	100
1959	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	100
1966	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	60
1970	Ch. Margaux	Red Bordeaux	150
1970	Ch. Mouton-Rotshchild	Red Bordeaux	150
1971	Ch. Mouton-Rotshchild	Red Bordeaux	60
1961	Ch. Pavie	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Trottevieille	Red Bordeaux	40
1961	Ch. Trottevieille	Red Bordeaux	40
		TOTAL	$ 4265

Linda and I reorganized the cellar and tagged all the bottles for easy retrieval. It looks really nice: the Syndicate section is stuffed to the gills at the moment! Drop by if you’d like to see it.

I’ll bring new master lists to the next event for everyone.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance (corrected for actual dinner $)	-358.03
Dues Payable	1540.00
Membership Buy-in (Clausens)	981.50
Auction Purchases	-4265.00
Dinner	-500.00
Balance	-2601.53

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

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.

1998-2 Cabernet Heaven

Number 26 — April, 1998

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, April 25^th, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM.

The theme of this event is “Cabernet Heaven”. The following wines will be poured blind:

	France
1937	Chateau Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux
1970	Chateau La Mission Haut Brion	Red Bordeaux
1970	Chateau Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux
1983	Chateau Mouton Rothschild	Red Bordeaux
	California
1963	Inglenook Cask F-25	Cabernet Sauvignon
1974	Sonoma Vineyards Alexander’s Crown	Cabernet Sauvignon
1985	Rosenblum	Cabernet Sauvignon
1991	Guenoc Beckstoffer	Red Bordeaux
	Dessert
1983	Chateau d’Yquem (tenth)	Sauternes

Auction Action

We purchased $3450 worth of exceptional wines at the last Butterfield & Butterfield auction, including a lot of assorted Chateau d’Yquem in bottles and tenths, 1970 first growths, and 1983 first and second growths. Complete list to follow.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	2898.64
Auction Purchases	-3450.00
Dues Payable	1540.00
Uncollectible Dues	-450.00
Dinner	-600.00
Balance	-61.36

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

1998-1 Guenoc

Number 25 — January, 1998

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at the California Grill, Saturday, January 3^rd, 1998 at 2 PM. We will have the room until 6 PM. This newsletter is going out early because I will be out of town from 12/28 until the morning of the tasting.

The theme of this event is Guenoc. Matt will be in attendance. The following flights will be poured blind:

	WHITES
1983	Guenoc North Coast	Chardonnay
1990	Guenoc	Chardonnay
1990	Guenoc Genevieve Magoon	Chardonnay
1991	Guenoc Genevieve Magoon	Chardonnay
1995	Guenoc	White Meritage

	REDS
1983	Guenoc (Magnum)	Cabernet Sauvignon
1984	Guenoc (Magnum)	Cabernet Sauvignon
1985	Guenoc	Cabernet Sauvignon
1989	Guenoc	Meritage
1993	Guenoc	Petite Verdot
1991	Guenoc Beckstoffer	Cabernet Sauvignon
1993	Guenoc Bella Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon

	PORT
	Guenoc Experimental	Port
1989	Guenoc Zinfandel (Never released?)	Port
1990	Guenoc	Port

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	1958.64
Dues Payable	1540.00
Dinner	<600.00>
Balance	2898.64

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

1997-5 Membership Changes

Number 24 — December, 1997

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. This newsletter contains some reminders and addresses the administrative issue of bringing in two new members.

Reminder of upcoming dates

December 6	Boar Roast at John and Debby Henline’s
December 20	Christmas Party at Martin and Suzanne Chaney’s
Jan 3, 1998	Wine Syndicate at California Grill	2 p.m.

Please note the new date for the California Grill tasting.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	698.64
Dues Received	900.00
Dues Payable (Holder 9/96, 6/97, 9/97)	360.00
Balance	1958.64

As shown on the attached spreadsheet, the current cellar inventory is worth $3042, so each of the seven couples shares in worth a combined total of $5000.64 divided by seven, or $714.37.

Since Carolyn and Duane Holder are no longer active members, under our charter that makes their membership available to a new couple. Carolyn and Duane are owed the difference between their share and outstanding dues of $360, or $354.37. I would like to suggest that we offer the opening to George Miliotes and his wife for this amount. I don’t believe they can afford the full $714, and I feel they would be a very valuable addition to the group. If there is anyone who doesn’t agree, please let me know at the Henline’s party. Otherwise I will extend the invitation next week.

1997-4 A Busy Season

Number 23 — July, 1997

Schedule

Blind Pairs is always a lot of fun. The two winning wines were the 1966 Haut Brion and the 1966 Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon.

Because so many dates were chosen at the last meeting, I’m sending this mailing to make sure everyone is on the same page. Andy and Priscilla are going to organize a St. Augustine trip in September, and will be in touch regarding accommodations.

Here are the rest of the dates:

August 23	Sushi Party at Steve and Linda’s	7 p.m.
September 20	Saturday night in St. Augustine	7 p.m.
September 21	Champagne brunch in St. Augustine	10 a.m.
October 11	Party at Andy and Libby’s	6 p.m.
October 18	Halloween Party at Martin and Suzanne’s
November 2	OZ at Al and Carol’s
December 6	BBQ at John and Debby’s
December 20	Christmas Party at Martin and Suzanne’s
Jan 17, 1998	Wine Syndicate at California Grill	2 p.m.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	118.64
California Grill Dinner (6/21/97)	-550.00
Dues Received	1320.00
Dues Payable (Holder 9/96, 6/97)	210.00
1969 d’Yquem	-400.00
Balance	698.64

Revised to show actual dinner cost and receipts.

1997-3 Blind Pairs

Number 22 — June, 1997

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Saturday, June 21^st, 1997 at 3 PM. Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM, and we will have the room until 7 PM.

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Muzuna Greens

Veggie Course: Brick Oven Baked Skillet of Market Vegetables Gratinee

Fish Course: Peppered Yellowfin Tuna Seared Rare, Pickled Vegetables, Funky Maki

Dessert: Pineapple Sorbet, Summer Fruits, Angel Food Cake

The theme of this event is Blind Pairs:

1967	Buena Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon
1966	Ch. Harpe Sarpe	Red Bordeaux

1966	Louis Martini	Cabernet Sauvignon
1966	Ch. Haut Brion	Red Bordeaux

1963	Sebastiani	Cabernet Sauvignon
1964	Ch. Lafite	Red Bordeaux

1959	Charles Krug	Burgundy
1959	Ch. Grand Puy Ducasse	Red Bordeaux

Here’s a real opportunity to embarrass ourselves!

Also, with dessert, we’ll be pouring a 1969 Ch. d’Yquem.

Auction Action

None.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	118.64
California Grill Dinner (3/15/97)	-600.00
Dues Payable (From 9/97)	65.00
Dues Payable (6/21/97)	1540.00
1969 d’Yquem	-400.00
Balance	723.64

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

1997-2 Return of the Curry

Number 21 — February, 1997

Auction Action

Remember that incredible “curry” wine, the 1937 Chateau Cheval Blanc? It was the hit of our very first Wine Syndicate meeting, and remains the best wine that many of us have ever tasted. Well, we’ve got some more! After searching almost five years, at this January’s Butterfield and Butterfield auction we purchased five more bottles of the ’37 Cheval. Also acquired was an assortment of early 60’s Inglenook Cabernet. These wines are featured at our next event.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at Disney’s Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, Saturday, March 15th at 2 PM. Dinner will be served at 4:00 PM, and we will have the room until 6 PM. This tasting is an hour earlier than usual, because of tasting room scheduling constraints.

Appetizer: Assorted California Pizzas

Salad: Field Greens w/ Cabernet Vinaigrette and Crumbled Maytag Blue Cheese

Fish Course: Pan Roasted Rock Shrimp and Lemongrass Risotto w/ Kaffir Lime Essence

Meat Course: Barbecue Grilled Beef Filet w/ Organic Potato and Leek Gratin

Dessert: Meyer Lemon and “Laura Chenel’s Chevre” Cheesecake

1994	Venezia	White Meritage	20
1993	Steele, DuPratt Vineyard	Chardonnay	28
1993	La Crema, Grand Cuvee	Chardonnay	16
1994	Guenoc, Genevieve Magoon	Chardonnay	25
1995	J. Lohr	Chardonnay	13
1992	Guenoc, Bella Vista	Cabernet Sauvignon	29
1991	Cardinale	Red Meritage	55
1962	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1963	Inglenook	Cabernet Sauvignon	50
1937	Chateau Cheval Blanc	Red Bordeaux	240
			526

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	260.73
California Grill Dinner (3/15/97)	-600.00
Dues Paid	900.00
Dues Payable (From 9/97)	65.00
Dues Payable (From 1/97)	150.00
Dues Payable (3/15/97)	1540.00
Retail Purchases	-197.09
Auction Purchases (shipping estimated)	-2000.00
Balance	118.64

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

1997-1 Pay Up

Number 20 — January, 1997

Call for Dates

After the requested hiatus for the Key West cruise and the holidays we’re ready to resume our meetings. Now all we need to do is set the date. Saturdays that work for us are:

February                      15 or 22
March                          1 or 15 or 29
April                             5 or 19 or 26

Please contact us with dates that work for you as soon as possible.

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance

260.73

Please mail your dues of $150 per couple to me as soon as possible, as we’re bidding at an auction this weekend.

Auction Action

This weekend we’re bidding at the Butterfield & Butterfield auction in San Francisco. Among the lots we’re after is one that contains five bottles of (ta daa!) 1937 Chateau Cheval Blanc (the curry wine!).