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Number 18 —\u00a0 April, 1996<\/p>\n

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It’s Time for Some Chewy Wines<\/h1>\n

At our last tasting the most popular wine was a Stag’s Leap Petite Sirah donated by George.\u00a0 Taking our cue from that, this months tasting will feature eight Petite Sirahs, and a couple of ringers.\u00a0 Please note that we will be convening at 2:30\u00a0p.m. this time, because of scheduling constraints on the wine room. <\/span><\/p>\n

Treasurer’s Report<\/h1>\n

Please bring your dues of $110 per person to the next event.\u00a0 As before, this sum includes the complete cost of dinner and the cellar fund for the quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Previous Balance<\/td>\n\n

1860.73<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

California Grill Overage (1\/14)<\/td>\n\n

-35.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

California Grill Dinner (4\/20)<\/td>\n\n

-525.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dues Paid<\/td>\n\n

220.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Dues Payable<\/td>\n\n

1320.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Auction Purchases<\/td>\n\n

-985.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Balance<\/td>\n\n

$ 1855.73<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Upcoming Events<\/h1>\n

Our next tasting will be at Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort\u2019s California Grill, Sunday, April 20th, 1996 at 2:30p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0 Dinner will be served at 4:15 p.m., and we will have the room until 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

George Miliotes has arranged for the following prix fixe<\/em> dinner to follow our formal tasting:<\/p>\n

Appetizer:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assorted California Pizzas<\/p>\n

Soup:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spicy Lemon Grass Broth<\/p>\n

Fish Course:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seared Tuna w\/ Asian Slaw & Black Bean\/Mango Salsa<\/p>\n

“Meat” Course:\u00a0 Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli with Shitake Mushrooms, Sweet Basil & Sundried\u00a0 Tomatoes<\/p>\n

Dessert:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rangpur Lime and a Bunch of Stuff I Forgot to Write Down Sorbet<\/p>\n

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The cost of approximately $35 per person includes corkage, tax and a 15% gratuity.\u00a0 (This sum has been added to the $75 quarterly dues listed above.)\u00a0 Truly exceptional service will be recognized by an additional gratuity added to the group\u2019s tab.\u00a0 George may sample some of our wines if his time permits.<\/p>\n

The theme of this tasting will be \u201cSpit Out the Pits\u201d.\u00a0 There are two ringers.\u00a0 The wines, in no particular order, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1976<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1978<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Wine Cellars<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1976<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1977<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1979<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1980<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1974<\/td>\nBV<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1964<\/td>\nCh. Lafite Rothschild<\/td>\nRed<\/td>\nBordeaux<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n395<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Auction Action<\/h1>\n

At the Butterfield & Butterfield, January 20th <\/sup>auction we purchased the following wines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1966<\/td>\nCh. Haut Brion<\/td>\nRed<\/td>\nBordeaux<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1980<\/td>\nRidge York Creek<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1976<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1973<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Vineyard<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1961<\/td>\nCh. Lafite Rothschild<\/td>\nRed<\/td>\nBordeaux<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1961<\/td>\nCh. Lafite Rothschild<\/td>\nRed<\/td>\nBordeaux<\/td>\n110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1978<\/td>\nStag’s Leap Wine Cellars<\/td>\nPetite Sirah<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1974<\/td>\nLouis Martini Special Selection<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1969<\/td>\nLouis Martini<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970<\/td>\nSimi<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nAlex. Valley<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970<\/td>\nSimi<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nAlex. Valley<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970<\/td>\nSimi<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nAlex. Valley<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1970<\/td>\nSimi<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nAlex. Valley<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1968<\/td>\nBV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1964<\/td>\nBV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1960<\/td>\nBV<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1968<\/td>\nInglenook<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1965<\/td>\nInglenook<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1969<\/td>\nChappellet<\/td>\nCabernet Sauvignon<\/td>\nNapa<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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