The cost of the wine was $60 per couple.
Sorry for any inconvenience if you have already sent a check for the dinner.
Please send it, made out to me, to the address listed on the previous post. I have sent a check to Gary for the full amount.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Post game
So that is what Jill and I call it, the post game, the discussion of the evening on the way home.
"What a fun group, I just think those guys are so funny".
She was speaking, of course, of the gentlemen attending the dinner. Said I "it is unusual for me not to be the most irreverent one, and I'm not even close" We think of this as a good thing.
The ladies added, of course, their own humor (can anyone say estuary?, then let's drink!) , beauty and keen sense of back fashion.
What a great evening and thanks to all. Let's do that again sometime. Gary; how great was that!
By the way, addressing, you know, wine, for a moment, yes my post about the
Château Duhart Milon Rothschild, Pauillac 1996, was correct especially when contrasting it to the Gruaud Larose. Even considering the spaghetti factor.
Does anyone remember what the waitress said we should call ourselves? Hot something
Please send $150 per couple to:
Jim Ganem
2706 E. Ocotillo
Phoenix AZ 85016
I do not know what will be the charge for the wine from Gary.
Lastly
wade right in.
http://politicsandmorningcoffee.blogspot.com
Hey...and if you drink a good bottle of wine or have a wine question, heck, post something, and we could, you know, like, discuss it on the blog.
"What a fun group, I just think those guys are so funny".
She was speaking, of course, of the gentlemen attending the dinner. Said I "it is unusual for me not to be the most irreverent one, and I'm not even close" We think of this as a good thing.
The ladies added, of course, their own humor (can anyone say estuary?, then let's drink!) , beauty and keen sense of back fashion.
What a great evening and thanks to all. Let's do that again sometime. Gary; how great was that!
By the way, addressing, you know, wine, for a moment, yes my post about the
Château Duhart Milon Rothschild, Pauillac 1996, was correct especially when contrasting it to the Gruaud Larose. Even considering the spaghetti factor.
Does anyone remember what the waitress said we should call ourselves? Hot something
Please send $150 per couple to:
Jim Ganem
2706 E. Ocotillo
Phoenix AZ 85016
I do not know what will be the charge for the wine from Gary.
Lastly
wade right in.
http://politicsandmorningcoffee.blogspot.com
Hey...and if you drink a good bottle of wine or have a wine question, heck, post something, and we could, you know, like, discuss it on the blog.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Chateau Duhart-Milon 1996
So the Ganem's are in Sedona, the vortex capital of the world and we finally tried the Chateau Duhart-Milon 1996.
First let's take a moment to say...The Cardinals Won!!! The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl!!! Never thought I would be able to say that....Amazing
The tannins were very Bordeaux but there was not much fruit, almost a little over the hill. However, I think this is what you get with a mid-priced, mid-aged vino. We also had it with not the best pairing, spaghetti, however my kids "cooked it" and so it was terrific.
On the lower left of the label, there is a symbol denoting Rothschild. I have seen this on varying bottles and in fact several years ago purchased a 1997 with this symbol at Costco. Tasting it this past holiday, it was crap. I think it denotes a second (or lower) wine and there must be several. We can ask Gary.
This Thursday should be fun. Gary is very knowledgeable. If anyone has any thoughts about the lecture please post them or send them to me via E-mail. 6:30 reservations.
Executive Wine Seminars: Sanely Priced Bordeaux
Wine Advocate # 122Apr 1999 of the 1996
Robert Parker
90
Drink: 2005 - 2020
$57-$78
A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity, this should be a reasonably priced wine. It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
First let's take a moment to say...The Cardinals Won!!! The Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl!!! Never thought I would be able to say that....Amazing
The tannins were very Bordeaux but there was not much fruit, almost a little over the hill. However, I think this is what you get with a mid-priced, mid-aged vino. We also had it with not the best pairing, spaghetti, however my kids "cooked it" and so it was terrific.
On the lower left of the label, there is a symbol denoting Rothschild. I have seen this on varying bottles and in fact several years ago purchased a 1997 with this symbol at Costco. Tasting it this past holiday, it was crap. I think it denotes a second (or lower) wine and there must be several. We can ask Gary.
This Thursday should be fun. Gary is very knowledgeable. If anyone has any thoughts about the lecture please post them or send them to me via E-mail. 6:30 reservations.
Executive Wine Seminars: Sanely Priced Bordeaux
Wine Advocate # 122Apr 1999 of the 1996
Robert Parker
90
Drink: 2005 - 2020
$57-$78
A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The color is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity, this should be a reasonably priced wine. It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Archery Summit - Dayton, Oregon
DeeAnn and I were home, (McMinnville, Oregon) for the holidays and had a chance to get out to one of our favorite local wineries, Archery Summit. After sneaking past their fiercely aggressive "Watch Cow" we enjoyed a great tasting and picked up some of their 2006 Looney Estate. I like it because it is a bit more full-bodied than many other Pinots. Of course Parker agrees with me and describes it as:
The 2006 Pinot Noir Looney Vineyard is medium/dark ruby with a bit more complexity to its aromatics. This leads to a medium- to full-bodied wine with layers of red fruits, good spice, excellent balance, and enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years. This lengthy effort will be at its best from 2010 to 2018.
Archery Summit is composed of 120 acres, all estate, and produces 15,000 cases annually.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Jan 22
Kind wine drinkers
We have 13 dining at C des T at 6:30 on Jan 22 (Thursday).
Gary has obtained some fine vino for us to consume.
He is going to give a brief lecture about Bordeaux prior to the dinner.
If OK with everyone, I will just cover the charges and send everyone a bill. If your plans change and you cannot attend, obviously let me know.
We will order off the menu but they think it best to order some appetizers to be ready on our arrival.
Gosh, sometime publish a post about some great wine or something, make me faint.
Love, Jimmy
We have 13 dining at C des T at 6:30 on Jan 22 (Thursday).
Gary has obtained some fine vino for us to consume.
He is going to give a brief lecture about Bordeaux prior to the dinner.
If OK with everyone, I will just cover the charges and send everyone a bill. If your plans change and you cannot attend, obviously let me know.
We will order off the menu but they think it best to order some appetizers to be ready on our arrival.
Gosh, sometime publish a post about some great wine or something, make me faint.
Love, Jimmy
Thursday, January 8, 2009
January 22.
Wow, we have hit the mother load.
Our friends Garth and Natalia know a really nice guy Gary Spadafore who is quite the expert.
He has kindly agreed to educate us and procure the vino for the Jan 22 dinner at Coup des Tartes.
Right now all in the Fork-U group have plans to attend except John Olsen who is working on accommodating the date.
Firm plans with times and etc. to follow.
My thought would be for us to order off the menu, agreed?
Our friends Garth and Natalia know a really nice guy Gary Spadafore who is quite the expert.
He has kindly agreed to educate us and procure the vino for the Jan 22 dinner at Coup des Tartes.
Right now all in the Fork-U group have plans to attend except John Olsen who is working on accommodating the date.
Firm plans with times and etc. to follow.
My thought would be for us to order off the menu, agreed?
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