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Re: Ch. Canon
Nice. Did you acquire this recently or had you stored it for some time? Been looking for good 79's... I like 1979 Bordeaux very much. So underrated Great results in Margaux and Pomerol, and good bottles of Ausone are stellar. Agree re Margaux, du Tertre and Giscours have long been good values. And ...
Re: Ch. Canon
Lovely man, great palate, and an impish sense of humor. Of course he had much to make up for, being a Scot 

Re: Ch. Canon
John Kolassa retired around that time.
- January 24th, 2021, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Shakeup at Ridge
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2972
Re: Shakeup at Ridge
Two very tough acts to follow.
- January 24th, 2021, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Bottles of Smith Haut Lafitte return from space station
- Replies: 4
- Views: 453
- January 23rd, 2021, 3:27 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Magdelaine 1998
- Replies: 14
- Views: 699
Re: Magdelaine 1998
I haven’t opened any of my 98 Magdelaine yet, figuring it’s too young. Pat, if you have a bunch, I wouldn’t hesitate. It’s really good. Not at ‘70 level yet, but it’s on the right trajectory. Magdelaine from a good vintage tends to take longer than most Bordeaux, in the region of three decades. The...
- January 22nd, 2021, 6:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786192
- January 22nd, 2021, 6:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Magdelaine 1998
- Replies: 14
- Views: 699
Magdelaine 1998
Just bought a case in the UK, so decided I had enough bottles to open one. From past experience I gave it a long three hour decant. Even so, the wine is still incredibly young, but oh so promising. Reddish black fruit, spices, cigar box and leather. On the palate, it still has not entirely resolved,...
- January 21st, 2021, 6:35 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: Top vintage for red Bordeaux 1980 - 1999
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1747
Re: Top vintage for red Bordeaux 1980 - 1999
I would vote 1998 right bank, given the option. Yes Mark - In 1998 right bank, I have Magdelaine, Trotanoy, Petrus, VCC and l’Evangile. What else should I seek? This is a vintage that I missed, new baby, new business, wife no longer working, and all that back then. I was poor. Thanks. Robert Main o...
- January 21st, 2021, 7:02 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1215
Re: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
I bought a bottle recently from WineBid. A totally different and far better experience than the pre Mann era. Great customer service.
- January 21st, 2021, 7:00 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1215
Re: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
The over/under on this is around $40k. No way will it sell at low estimate.MikeL238 wrote: ↑January 20th, 2021, 11:35 amRudy?Robert M yers wrote: ↑January 20th, 2021, 11:27 am How about 10 bottles?
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- January 21st, 2021, 6:59 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1215
Re: WTB or Trade: 1971 Ridge Eisele (I know)
I have had the wine a couple of times in the last five years, each time paired with the 1971 Monte Bello. I have a slight preference for the Monte Bello which is more classical, the Eisele particularly the second time was plummy and a lot less precise. It was with a group of a dozen tasters and spli...
- January 20th, 2021, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Which Champagne are you drinking?
- Replies: 1744
- Views: 119006
Re: Which Champagne are you drinking?
Piper rare 2002
- January 19th, 2021, 1:01 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1831
Re: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
Around ten years ago, I had a run of 3 premoxed white Burgundies. The following week, I sold all but a case and have not bought white Burgundy since.
- January 19th, 2021, 10:25 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1831
Re: 1 night, 2 people, 7 bottles of 2014 white burgundy.
I am sorry for your losses.
Is 2014 known for premox?
Is 2014 known for premox?
- January 19th, 2021, 10:22 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: FS Heitz Martha’s 1970 and 1974
- Replies: 0
- Views: 244
FS Heitz Martha’s 1970 and 1974
1970 $850
1974: $2000
$2750 for the pair.
1974: $2000
$2750 for the pair.
- January 18th, 2021, 10:15 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: POLL: Top vintage for red Bordeaux 1980 - 1999
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1747
- January 18th, 2021, 8:19 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 2906
Re: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
Plus 1.
I enjoy the auslese on its own, but if you can find something that works well with it, such as bone marrow or the cream cheese with sriracha, it brings out nuances that I don’t remember tasting before. Particularly the bone marrow.
- January 18th, 2021, 7:11 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Question for Bordeaux Lovers
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1839
Re: Question for Bordeaux Lovers
The exercise is a little strange as it is based on a hierarchy that was drawn up over 150 years ago that was meant to be an exercise for a specific fair and never to be the straitjacket that it later became. It has limited relevance now, as chateaux get better or worse, increase or decrease and som...
- January 18th, 2021, 6:40 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 2906
Re: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
I don’t think of myself as a particularly altruistic fellow. So, it is with a certain amount of self surprise that I am sharing this with you, my fellow berserkers. Cream cheese blended with sriracha on a Ritz cracker with a few snips of fresh of fresh chives paired with a Prum 2001. It is one giant...
- January 18th, 2021, 6:20 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: Magnums of Mayacamas from the 1970s
- Replies: 0
- Views: 313
Magnums of Mayacamas from the 1970s
Incredibly rare. Particularly the 1971, which last sold at auction in 2012.
Magnum of 1971 $1600
Magnum of 1975 $1100
Magnum of 1971 $1600
Magnum of 1975 $1100
- January 18th, 2021, 5:53 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Have wine auction lots become much more scarce....?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 2253
Re: Have wine auction lots become much more scarce....?
Many wines are exceeding retail, and older blue chips seem to be very expensive.
- January 17th, 2021, 8:36 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Question for Bordeaux Lovers
- Replies: 46
- Views: 1839
Re: Question for Bordeaux Lovers
The exercise is a little strange as it is based on a hierarchy that was drawn up over 150 years ago that was meant to be an exercise for a specific fair and never to be the straitjacket that it later became. It has limited relevance now, as chateaux get better or worse, increase or decrease and some...
- January 17th, 2021, 6:40 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 2906
Re: What to pair with Prum Auslese?
My Kung pao chicken was a fine match. The bell pepper did not work, so ended up piling it on the edge of the plate, but the rest was delicious, even the peanuts.
- January 17th, 2021, 2:04 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1479
Re: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
2009. And yes, every bit as nasty as the the first time I had it. 2010 is considerably better. Both vintages seem to have their issues, some of the middling quality wines from both have been delicious. Whereas the 2010s that pushed too far are hard and tannic, the 2009s seemed to go for overripenes...
- January 17th, 2021, 10:03 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: TN: 2011 Chateau La Providence, Pomerol
- Replies: 7
- Views: 265
Re: TN: 2011 Chateau La Providence, Pomerol
Hard to get by the yukky label; the wine has always been solid.
- January 17th, 2021, 10:01 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
- Replies: 100
- Views: 3818
Re: Your Birth Year Buying Philosophy
Agree with Michael. It needs to be special, if you have ten cases, it stops being that. My philosophy. A case of double magnums. One for the party when she reaches 21, one for the rehearsal dinner and one for her to open on a special occasion. In addition a case of assorted top wines, and finally, a...
- January 17th, 2021, 9:09 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 976
Re: A bunch of mostly Burgundy TNs (somewhat long and boring)
Great notes. My only quibble was the note that you think 1996 is “terrible”. Not my experience at all; it is certainly not homogenous but I have had a good percentage of excellent wines from the vintage.
- January 16th, 2021, 6:57 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1479
Re: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
2009. And yes, every bit as nasty as the the first time I had it. 2010 is considerably better.
- January 16th, 2021, 6:50 pm
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: WTB 2011(or others) Donnhoff OBERHAUSER BRUCKE RIESLING AUSLESE Gold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 166
Re: WTB 2011(or others) Donnhoff OBERHAUSER BRUCKE RIESLING AUSLESE Gold
Jordan,
I have white capsule 2010 if of interest
I have white capsule 2010 if of interest
- January 16th, 2021, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786192
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
A single bottle of VCC 1982
- January 16th, 2021, 10:07 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: best pairings
- Replies: 83
- Views: 3272
Re: best pairings
Bone marrow and Auslese.
- January 16th, 2021, 5:33 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1479
Re: Progress of 2010 Bordeaux
There is a definite divide between left and right bank here. Plenty of decent left bank with alcohol levels mostly under 14%, while right bank estates struggled to attain ripeness, and keep the levels sub 15%. Troplong Mondot tipped the scales at 16.2%, and Canon, usually a model of restraint under ...
- January 15th, 2021, 4:16 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: 5th Most Expensive wine in the WORLD - on discount sale
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2151
Re: 5th Most Expensive wine in the WORLD - on discount sale
Cannot download it. What is it?
- January 14th, 2021, 8:43 pm
- Forum: Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes
- Topic: My favorite recipe direction - - - sprinkle pork roast with Kosher salt
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Re: My favorite recipe direction - - - sprinkle pork roast with Kosher salt
A rabbi desperately wanted to eat pork, so drove 50 miles to a restaurant to be sure that nobody from his congregation would see him. He orders the suckling pig, the whole shebang with brittle crisp skin and an apple in its mouth. Just as the pig arrived and is put on the table, the head of the cong...
- January 13th, 2021, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Retailer Check: Benchmark Wine Group
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1585
Re: Retailer Check: Benchmark Wine Group
Good experience
- January 12th, 2021, 8:17 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How about a slightly harder wine pairing: Kalbi beef
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3830
Re: How about a slightly harder wine pairing: Kalbi beef
I don't really see this as a hard pairing if you're just talking about the marinated beef. However, if you're talking the 12-17 side-dishes that they usually bring with the beef in Korea, then I'd stick to Auslese or Spatlese Riesling from the Mosel or maybe a Vietti Moscatto d'Asti. For me this wo...
- January 12th, 2021, 6:37 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Howard Goldberg RIP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1320
- January 10th, 2021, 9:00 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Hatzidakis 2017 - Assyrtiko Cuvee No. 15
- Replies: 13
- Views: 827
Re: Hatzidakis 2017 - Assyrtiko Cuvee No. 15
Thanks guys; very informative.
- January 10th, 2021, 8:34 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Hatzidakis 2017 - Assyrtiko Cuvee No. 15
- Replies: 13
- Views: 827
Re: Hatzidakis 2017 - Assyrtiko Cuvee No. 15
Just bought the last three bottles. I have no idea if this will age, so opening another this week, and keeping the other two for five and ten years respectively.
- January 10th, 2021, 7:46 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Would a repeal of 230 affect Wine Berserkers?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2313
Would a repeal of 230 affect Wine Berserkers?
Very specific question. I assume not much as it is carefully moderated.But would Todd need to insure himself against lawsuits frivolous or otherwise in say wine fake thread?
Please can we try and confine our answers to the WB board and not get mired in political discussion.
Please can we try and confine our answers to the WB board and not get mired in political discussion.
- January 10th, 2021, 6:36 am
- Forum: Commerce Corner - Wine Classifieds
- Topic: MAGDELAINE-1990
- Replies: 4
- Views: 662
Re: MAGDELAINE-1990
It is a great wine; I find there is a disconnect between Neal’s effusive note and his 92 point score. It needs to be adjusted for inflation. A couple of years ago, I gave it a 95.
- January 9th, 2021, 4:57 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786192
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
More Magdelaine;
2011
2008
2005
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1998
1970
1962
2011
2008
2005
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1998
1970
1962
- January 8th, 2021, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: Howard Goldberg RIP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1320
Howard Goldberg RIP
I heard yesterday that Howard had died after a cardiac arrest. He was a long time Op-Ed writer for the NYT, and wrote a weekly wine column for them. He was also a very nice man. My best memory of him was when we were walking back after a tasting, and I asked if there was any of his Op-Ed columns tha...
- January 8th, 2021, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786192
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
I was afraid I was bidding against you.
- January 7th, 2021, 5:18 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 4556
Re: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
Overall in my lifetime 1961, 1982 and 2005 are the great vintages ( I know 05 is still quite closed but across the board it is pure, balanced and beautifully flavoured ). Interesting. Pretty good list. If you were born early enough maybe add 1959. Have not had many but the ones I have had are wonde...
- January 7th, 2021, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
- Replies: 15345
- Views: 786192
Re: What is YOUR most recent wine purchase?
Magdelaine 1961
- January 5th, 2021, 12:17 pm
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
- Replies: 102
- Views: 4556
Re: How would we rate 1982 Bordeaux if they were released today?
At one stage, the Bordelais were so strapped for cash, many sold their whole production for the year to negotiants at a knock down price.
Clarence Dillon bought Haut Brion in the 1930s. It wasn’t until well into the 1950s, it turned a profit.
Clarence Dillon bought Haut Brion in the 1930s. It wasn’t until well into the 1950s, it turned a profit.
- January 5th, 2021, 6:35 am
- Forum: Wine Talk
- Topic: BevMo Accused of Bait and Switch
- Replies: 73
- Views: 6008
Re: BevMo Accused of Bait and Switch
Personally I tend to think that most wines, if made from the same grape(s) and/or blend + sourcing won't usually vary that much from vintage to vintage enough enough to matter to the vast majority of customers. [smileyvault-ban.gif] ( neener ) Even my least savvy wine friends can tell the differenc...