Just received a couple mailings...

2008 Archery Summit Vireton Pinot Noir Rose x2
2007 Archery Summit Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Premier Cuvee
2007 Elk Cove Estate Riesling
2003 Elk Cove Francis Pinot Noir

-3 x 1992 Haut-Brion
-1 x 1993 Haut-Brion
-5 x 2004 Raphet Clos de la Roche
-2 x 2003 Labouré-Roi Clos de la Roche
-2 x 1999 Arlaud Clos de la Roche

At an Auction along with Impulse and KSCO2,

I got in red:

1994 Chateau Haut-Brion
1995 Chateau Haut-Brion
1996 Chateau Haut-Brion

not at auction
2005 Cote-Rotie Jamet

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Originally posted by Mimik:
At an Auction along with Impulse and KSCO2,

Both you and Impulse picked up some interesting stuff. Well done.

Enjoyed the auction, took a shot at a couple, but nothing for me.

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Originally posted by KSC02:

quote:

Originally posted by Mimik:
At an Auction along with Impulse and KSCO2,

Both you and Impulse picked up some interesting stuff. Well done.

Enjoyed the auction, took a shot at a couple, but nothing for me.

Do you think that the fact I was bidding against you when you were sitting next to me had a role to play in you not getting anything?

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Originally posted by Mimik:
Do you think that the fact I was bidding against you when you were sitting next to me had a role to play in you not getting anything?

HA.. I was about to give you a shot in the ribs for that one.

However that magnum of H-B ended up going for way above what I was willing to pay for it. Quebecors sure do crave their Bordeaux and are willing to pay crazy prices generally. Especially First Growths.

I thought we were in Hong Kong for a couple of lots (especially when you add in the add'l combined 27% House premium + tax)!

Glad you guys had a good time.
I wish I was able to go, but duty called.

Thanks for the supper, at least we were able to enjoy a good beer together !

2000 Musar Rouge

2 x 1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1 x 1994 Silverado Limited Reserve Cab

'02 chateau pavie
'03 anderson's conn valley right bank

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Originally posted by Impulse:
-3 x 1992 Haut-Brion

Impulse, while I think it's the wine of the vintage, I wouldn't plan on holding them for very long. I've had it 4 times and I don't think they'll get any better.

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by Impulse:
-3 x 1992 Haut-Brion

Impulse, while I think it's the wine of the vintage, I wouldn't plan on holding them for very long. I've had it 4 times and I don't think they'll get any better.

Thanks for the advice... I will definitely open one soon - it's our 10th anniversary this week-end, so it's the perfect timing!

5 x 2005 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume
3 x 2006 Paloma Merlot
2 x 1999 Heitz Bella Oaks Vineyard
2 x 2001 Heitz Bella Oaks Vineyard

2008 Merry Edwards, Sauvignon Blanc, RRV
2002 Kracher, Chardonnay, TBA #9

Mixed case off of the Carlisle summer '09 mailer.

04 Cos d'
06 Archaval Ferrer Mirador

Oops, went a bit crazy today! Prices simply too good to pass up!

'03 Palmer
'04 Canon La Gaffeliere
'04 Clerc Milon
'04 Haut Bailly
'04 La Mission Haut Brion
'04 Latour Martillac
'04 Smith Haut Lafitte
'04 G. Cesari Amarone Bosan

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Originally posted by mnisha:
'04 La Mission Haut Brion

I've never had a vintage of this that I didn't really enjoy.

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by mnisha:
'04 La Mission Haut Brion

I've never had a vintage of this that I didn't really enjoy.

I pretty much agree. La Mission and Haut Brion, imo, are the two most consistent producers of excellent Bordeaux. In one absolutely horrible vintage, 1958, and one poor vintage, 1974, La Mission made outstanding wine. In 1958, nobody else did.

2004 Clos St Jean Deus ex Machina
2006 Erna Schein Spare Me
2005 Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois
2004 Querceto di Castellina Podalirio

2005 Domaine Jamet, Cote Rotie
2004 Produttori del Barbaresco, Rio Sordo Riserva

Binnys 15% off sale today....just shoot me.
2 x 2004 L'Evangile $60
1 x 1996 Lafon Rochet $51
1 x 2007 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador $68
1 x 2006 Betz Cabernet Sauvignon $51
2 x 2006 Smith Haut Lafitte $51

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Originally posted by Board-O:

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Originally posted by KSC02:

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Originally posted by mnisha:
'04 La Mission Haut Brion

I've never had a vintage of this that I didn't really enjoy.

I pretty much agree. La Mission and Haut Brion, imo, are the two most consistent producers of excellent Bordeaux. In one absolutely horrible vintage, 1958, and one poor vintage, 1974, La Mission made outstanding wine. In 1958, nobody else did.

In a fairly recent blog of his, Suckling mentioned that Latour was the best showing, overall, through a very long string of vintages. In his opinion. (Blog)

JS's top 5:
"My "Top Five Best Ever Wine Producers" off the top of my head this morning after having dinner with Isabella Rossellini: Latour d'Yquem Haut-Brion Domaine de la Romanee Conti Lafite-Rothschild"

'07 carlisle - mixed case
'07 rochioli pinot - mixed case
'06 rudius syrah x2
'06 rudius grenache x2

Just picked up some Vintages orders that had been waiting in store:
-2 x 2004 Rayas
-3 x 2006 Lafleur-Petrus
-3 x 2006 Léoville-Barton