Go  |
New |
Find |
Notify |
|
Reply |
|
Admin |
New PM! |
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by wine+art: Thirsty Man is correct... where have you been? 
w+a: Hope you have been well. I took some time off because I was studying for Level I of the CFA exam. I needed to devote as much time to it as possible in the final 2 months leading up to the test. I took the exam on June 6th and just received my results yesterday. Luckily I passed, so I will be taking Level II in June 2010. I stayed off the boards after the test because I felt like I hadn't seen anyone while I was studying (especially my wife). I also switched positions at my company during this period, so that took some adjusting as well. At any rate, I am hoping that things have returned to normal for a little bit. Look forward to catching up with you and everyone on the boards. |
| |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by Keeno: quote: Originally posted by wine+art: Thirsty Man is correct... where have you been?
w+a: Hope you have been well. I took some time off because I was studying for Level I of the CFA exam. I needed to devote as much time to it as possible in the final 2 months leading up to the test. I took the exam on June 6th and just received my results yesterday. Luckily I passed, so I will be taking Level II in June 2010. I stayed off the boards after the test because I felt like I hadn't seen anyone while I was studying (especially my wife). I also switched positions at my company during this period, so that took some adjusting as well. At any rate, I am hoping that things have returned to normal for a little bit. Look forward to catching up with you and everyone on the boards.
Congratulations! |
| |
| Posts: 13477 | Location: Dallas TX. | Registered: Feb 21, 2005 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by Keeno:
Look forward to catching up with you and everyone on the boards.
Great! Get your ass up to Chicago, Keeno. There's Otis' CDP end of August and, if you hurry, you'll be the only one on the waiting list. Odds are good that 1 will drop and you'll be in. No better way to 'catch up' than then & there.  |
| |
| Posts: 7157 | Location: Montreal, QC | Registered: Feb 17, 2007 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by KSC02: quote: Originally posted by Keeno:
Look forward to catching up with you and everyone on the boards.
Great! Get your ass up to Chicago, Keeno. There's Otis' CDP end of August and, if you hurry, you'll be the only one on the waiting list. Odds are good that 1 will drop and you'll be in. No better way to 'catch up' than then & there.
I would love to come to Chicago. However, my wife and I have a packed August schedule. That is one of the only weekends we are going to be in town. Our fall schedule is also crazy. If things weren't so busy, I would be there in a second. Sounds like a really great time and I am bummed that I won't be able to attend. Are you still having a B-day bash in December??? That is still possible on my end. |
| |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by Keeno:
Are you still having a B-day bash in December??? That is still possible on my end.
I'm not preparing it so I have little to go on. D is keeping me out of the communication loop. There is talk of that, yes. I'm sure more info will be available in the coming months. |
| |
| Posts: 7157 | Location: Montreal, QC | Registered: Feb 17, 2007 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by thirsty man:
12 x 2007 Beaucastel
3 x 2007 Clos de Papes
Curious tm, why the heavy hit on the Beaucastel and the seeming trepidation on the Clos de Papes by contrast? |
| |
| Posts: 7157 | Location: Montreal, QC | Registered: Feb 17, 2007 | |
|
Member
|
At those prices I would have passed on the Clos des Papes and just bought more Beaucastel (or other stuff considering you got a case of it already).
______________________________________
Blog: http://www.cellarandtable.com
|
| |
| Posts: 9186 | Location: Toronto, Canada | Registered: Apr 17, 2002 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by futronic:
At those prices I would have passed on the Clos des Papes and just bought more Beaucastel (or other stuff considering you got a case of it already).
thats why I only bought 3. I wanted a few because people I trust have told me it is a do not miss wine. I'm looking at other options. As the summer plays out and fall shipping kicks in, I expect more deals on 07 rhones. |
| |
| Posts: 1225 | Location: Nashville, TN | Registered: Feb 17, 2008 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by Keeno: quote: Originally posted by wine+art: Thirsty Man is correct... where have you been?
w+a: Hope you have been well. I took some time off because I was studying for Level I of the CFA exam. I needed to devote as much time to it as possible in the final 2 months leading up to the test. I took the exam on June 6th and just received my results yesterday. Luckily I passed, so I will be taking Level II in June 2010. I stayed off the boards after the test because I felt like I hadn't seen anyone while I was studying (especially my wife). I also switched positions at my company during this period, so that took some adjusting as well. At any rate, I am hoping that things have returned to normal for a little bit. Look forward to catching up with you and everyone on the boards.
congrats! we'll have to open a celebratory bottle together soon. G |
| |
| Posts: 1225 | Location: Nashville, TN | Registered: Feb 17, 2008 | |
|
Member
|
1 x 2005 Cantina Terlan Sauvignon Blanc Terlano Winkl @ $3
VM
|
| |
|
Member
|
thirsty man: thanks! I would welcome the opportunity to get together again. I am toying with idea of coming to Nashville for the Dolphins game in December as I am huge Miami fan.
In regards to 2007 CNDP, I would be on the lookout for the 2007 Saint Prefert Charles Giraud. The Saint Prefert wines are always delicious and Mr. Molesworth has been very complimentary of these wines in this vintage. The reviews are not out yet, but he mentioned in his blog that it should rival Clos des Papes. The Giraud is stylistically different though, but it is half the price and extremely easy to like. Just my $.02.
|
| |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by Keeno:
thirsty man: thanks! I would welcome the opportunity to get together again. I am toying with idea of coming to Nashville for the Dolphins game in December as I am huge Miami fan.
In regards to 2007 CNDP, I would be on the lookout for the 2007 Saint Prefert Charles Giraud. The Saint Prefert wines are always delicious and Mr. Molesworth has been very complimentary of these wines in this vintage. The reviews are not out yet, but he mentioned in his blog that it should rival Clos des Papes. The Giraud is stylistically different though, but it is half the price and extremely easy to like. Just my $.02.
I have season tickets and a huge tailgate..... Shoot me an email if you want to try and put it together. Thanks for the tip on the St. Prefert - I'll see if I can find any at a good price. G |
| |
| Posts: 1225 | Location: Nashville, TN | Registered: Feb 17, 2008 | |
|
Member
|
Date on the game? Decembers a good travel month in the winery business.
Paul Romero (tlily)- Owner, Winemaker, Tour Guide
Stefania Wine
http://www.stefaniawine.com
|
| |
| Posts: 5716 | Location: San Jose | Registered: May 24, 2002 | |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by thirsty man:
I found the Beaucastel at $60 a bottle - the Clos de Papes was $120 (and they only have 4 or 5 left). Nothing against Clos de Papes. I'll probably pick up more down the road. I'm loading up on good, ageworthy 07s from around the world (which appears to be the Rhone and not much else - cali pinot was good but not really ageworthy) since my son was born in 07. More for me than for him, but it would be nice to share a bottle with him in 20 + years that he will enjoy.
if you wanted to pick a port for the 21st bday, of the ones I've tried, I'd store away the Noval 07 btw. |
| |
|
Member
|
quote: Originally posted by MiamiWineNovice: quote: Originally posted by Primordealsoup:
3x 2007 Two Hands Bella's Garden @ $35.
Great price. At a LWS or online? I bought a bottle of this at $53 the other day and would like to grab a half case.
WTSO. All gone now, sorry. Had the '04 tonight and it s drinking very well. Looking forward to the '07 in a few years.
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return."
|
| |
|
 | Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |
© Wine Spectator Online 2009
|
