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December 2010 - What are you buying?

otwotwMember
2009 Prager Riesling Klaus Vyd
2001 Ciacci Piccolomini Santa Caterina d'Oro Riserva
1998 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
2000 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
2001 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
2004 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
2005 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto
2005 Vietti Barolo Lazzarito
2001 Le Macchiole Messorio
2004 Le Macchiole Messorio
2007 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Colledila
S snipesMember
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Originally posted by AZwineRyan:
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Originally posted by xhoser:
My allocation of 2009 Schrader Cabs - with 15 minutes to spare before they close the offering!


Took you long enough Razz


I let a friend purchase my allocation this year. I logged back in earlier today and noticed a 5pack was still available. I almost pulled the trigger.
J jburman82Member
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Originally posted by wine+art:
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Originally posted by jburman82:
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Originally posted by wine+art:
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by wine+art:
1949 Cheval Blanc.

Eek Cool


A '47,'48 and '49 tasting in two weeks.


What airport am I flying into?


Bush, Houston.

I will indeed have a stem for you.


Dont tempt me. The 47 Cheval is on my list of wines to try before I die.
otwotwMember
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Originally posted by futronic:
That's a very, very impressive haul, otw.

Thanks. I was quite pleased to find the Giacosa Falletto at about €70 each. The Rocche was a bit more at just over €100. That got better with the VAT tax refund.

They also had the 2004 Giacosa Rocche Riserva (red label) for €215 (€190 after VAT rebate) which I left on the table. Now I'm kicking myself since I got back without getting nailed for duty.
A azcatMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
AZC - Just attempting to clarify that the two are totally different.

Oh..and this Champagne shows best paired with food! Enjoy!


Thanks for the advice! I'm quite excited about it. I spent some time reading old reviews of the various Clos de Goisses vintages here on the forums and understand both the need for age and the need for food. It also seems I'll want to let it warm up a bit and evolve in the glass. The '99 is relatively affordable and easy to source, so I thought I'd start with that and, assuming I like it, purchase more for cellaring as well as seek out older vintages. 1990 seems like a good vintage with a little more age that I might be able to find for a somewhat affordable price. Thoughts?
A azcatMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by billhike:
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Originally posted by KSC02:
Sounds like a plan. The only aged Clos de Goisses I've had is the '82 (which was nothing short of stunning). However, for multiple vintages of this producer you must request this advice from the Champagne Sage.


Bella Donna?

Nope. Winetex Razz


Or TBird. Is there a specific orange juice that pairs well with Clos de Goisses, or will any old OJ do? Razz
V vijayMember
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Originally posted by shavez:
Some 2008 Pomerols - La Conseillante & Vieux Chateau Certan. These are wines that usually fall outside of my "comfortable" price range, so I wanted to take advantage of lower prices for the 2008s to get an understanding of what Pomerol is all about...
Given how the right bank did in this vintage, I also got 2 lots of VCC and some St Emilion - Canon La Gaffeliere and Pavie Macquin, for exactly the same reasons as you.
J jburman82Member
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by jburman82:
1999 Chateau Mouton - $99 Cool

It's good to see the industrious well rewarded.
Deals like these come by, but one must actively keep a sharp eye to catch them.
Well done, Jack.


Thanks Kevin. I must admit it was more luck than anything else. I stopped in a lws I rarely frequent since I find their prices rather high. I noticed it in the "high end" locked glass case without a price tag. I inquired on a whim since I was pretty much just killing time before I went to lunch with my dad. It took the girl 10 min to get back to me with a price. I watched her and her boss searching in the computer. I am 99% positive they didnt have it in their system and pulled the $99 out of thin air. The funny part was that it was right next to the 2003 and 2005 Mouton, priced at $599 and $899 respectively. I aksed if they had more but it was just the one lonely bottle.
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by stickman:
2002 Kracher #12 (can never get enough!)

Just reading this compels me.
I feel it's time to open one over the Holidays.


Delicious now, tomorrow, and in 20+ years! How many wines can say that? I keep buying so that I can keep drinking them. They say, "You can't have your [Kracher] and [drink] it too," but you can if you keep buying them! Big Grin Wink
steve8steve8Member
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Originally posted by GlennK:
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Originally posted by steve8:
Some more 2007 Petrolo, Galatrona to average down my price per bottle.
It's not a stock you know Razz


Funny thing is, I don't average down on stocks. Big Grin

Tonight I picked up some

2009 Domaine les Grands Bois, CdR Villages, Cairanne, Cuvee Maximilien
2009 Dupere Barrera, CdR Villages
2004 Quinta do Noval, LBV
W winespartyMember
2007 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva
2008 Veramonte Pinot Noir Ritual
2007 Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
2009 St. Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett
2009 Domaine les Aphillanthes Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée des Galets x2
2007 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley x2
2007 BV Tapestry Reserve
J jqmunroMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
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Originally posted by jqmunro:
Well, since it will only be released for 2011 and finish production in 2012, probably a 2011

Back in the 90's when I was living in Munich, I was just one of the Design team for the Z8 .
A fun project to be a part of and a destined classic, IMHO.
Hope you enjoy your ride, jqm.


Wow, you design cars? Sounds like a dream job!
mimikmimikMember
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Originally posted by jqmunro:
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Originally posted by Mezzo Litro:
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Originally posted by jqmunro:
Not sure if I'll get one, but put a deposit down on a 1 Series M Coupe today.


What vintage?


Well, since it will only be released for 2011 and finish production in 2012, probably a 2011


A seriously fast car. I thought of ordering it myself but my 3 series is already rather small and a 1 series, even thought it is an M, is probably not a good idea. Im over 6 feet tall.
K ksc02Member
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Originally posted by jqmunro:
Wow, you design cars? Sounds like a dream job!

Not any more, jqm.

While I loved what I did, I wanted to get back to Montreal for years and when the automarket vaporised the end of '08 it took but a heartbeat for me to pack my bags and return here. Spending many years in design, enjoyably, I had the opportunity to work extensively on some great projects (first Viper, Z8, 3-series, 7-series, MB SLK, several Jeep programs, etc). Consulted to most of the OEMs (MB, BMW, Volvo, Ford, GM, Chrysler). But those days began to very quickly change with the new millenium and I soon decided to move over to the project/program management side.

When I moved back to Montreal it wasn't a big switch to flip to the aerospace business.
Now it's planes. Smile
S stickmanMember
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Originally posted by KSC02:
...I had the opportunity to work extensively on some great projects (first Viper, Z8, 3-series, 7-series, MB SLK, several Jeep programs, etc). Consulted to most of the OEMs (MB, BMW, Volvo, Ford, GM, Chrysler)...

it wasn't a big switch to flip to the aerospace business. Now it's planes. Smile


Hero. :nodding:
redhawkredhawkMember
I didn't buy it. It was a Christmas "gift" from my mother-in-law:


2006 Graceland Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California "The King".

Nice picture of Elvis on the front, wearing the light blue suit with rhinestone studs on the jacket and huge bell bottoms, forehead leaning on the microphone, all sweaty, as if he put every last ounce of passion into the song he just sang. And his signature in simulated gold leaf across the bottom.

I'm pretty sure she bought it at one of the casinos she frequents. How long should I keep it before I put it up for auction?
W wine+artMember
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Originally posted by tannic bastard:
Didn't drink it. The bottle has no foil over the cork - it is bare on top and I can read the year stamped on the cork. Did a quick web search and it appears that is the way the wine is sold. Not sure if this warrants an email to the winery to clarify that this was just an old cork used for the 2007.


I see said the blind man. Smile

I just went to check on mine, and they all match.
W wine+artMember
Bought and delivered yesterday. Great service should never be overlooked, in my opinion.

2006 Ornellaia...for my Italian barber, Tony.

Box of Monty #2... for my dry cleaner, Art.

Magnum of Pierre Peters BdB... for my wonderful cheese lady, Teresa.

Three bottles of Campari... for my excellent tailor that helped me throughout the year as I got back to my fighting weight.

Crown Royal Reserve... for Joe that takes such good care of my shoes all year.

Stolichnaya Elit... for Alfredo that keeps my landscape looking great all year.

2000 Pavie Macquin... for Chris, my go-to wine guy for private tastings.

2004 Penfolds Grange... for Chris, my friend and art broker.

I hope I did not forget anyone. Red Face
J jqmunroMember
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Originally posted by wine+art:
Bought and delivered yesterday. Great service should never be overlooked, in my opinion.

2006 Ornellaia...for my Italian barber, Tony.

Box of Monty #2... for my dry cleaner, Art.

Magnum of Pierre Peters BdB... for my wonderful cheese lady, Teresa.

Three bottles of Campari... for my excellent tailor that helped me throughout the year as I got back to my fighting weight.

Crown Royal Reserve... for Joe that takes such good care of my shoes all year.

Stolichnaya Elit... for Alfredo that keeps my landscape looking great all year.

2000 Pavie Macquin... for Chris, my go-to wine guy for private tastings.

2004 Penfolds Grange... for Chris, my friend and art broker.

1988 Krug Clos du Mesnil for jqm because he's just a great person!


I hope I did not forget anyone. Red Face


Now it looks better Razz

1990 Dom Perignon
2002 Pierre Peters Chetillons - really looking forward to tasting this one!
wineismylifewineismylifeMember
Winetex and I went in together on a rather large pre-arrival purchase of Champage. I just took delivery today.

6 @ $43.00 each N.V. Gaston Chiquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ
6 @ $50.00 each N.V. H. Billiot Fils Champagne Brut Rosé Grand Cru
3 @ $60.00 each 2002 Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Fiacre
3 @ $67.00 each 2005 L. Aubry Fils Champagne Le Nombre d'Or Brut Sable Blanc Des Blancs

This will be my last purchase until further notice.
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