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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/18/2012 2:09:25 PM   
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leave from the lobby around 6

I'll be at the lobby at 5:45pm...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/18/2012 4:00:38 PM   
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1983 Raymond-Lafon


83 Raymond Lafon, yum, had that ages ago. Curious how it turns out.

Will drink a 1976 Château Rieussec in honor of a Texas event. Enjoy

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/19/2012 10:24:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		Epic evening at Hudson's on the Bend. The food was spectacular, I don't have the descriptors that do it justice. All of the wines showed very well, the 97 Flora Springs Triology really suprised me with its power and grace. The 74 Mondavi has a lot of life ahead of it. The 2003 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de mon Aïeul also surprised me with its subtlety and balance, it vied for WOTN with the Mondavi. The 80's blind tasting starts in lan hour and a half, should be very interesting as I am bringing the thunder and I am pretty sure we will see a nice mix of Cabs and blends, hopefully with some surprises from other places thrown in.

YoDaddyO, thank you in advance for what is a going to be a very memorable weekend. Thank you especially for opening your family ranch to us. That is going to be a spectacular setting.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/20/2012 7:45:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		Big thank you to YoDaddyO and family for one heck of a great evening last night.  Amazingly hospitality, over the top wine line-up, spectacular setting, great people and fantastic food.  Cameron's serenading us in the bus on the way back, priceless

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/20/2012 1:37:18 PM   
BornToRhone

 

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ORIGINAL: oskiwawa

Big thank you to YoDaddyO and family for one heck of a great evening last night.  Amazingly hospitality, over the top wine line-up, spectacular setting, great people and fantastic food.  Cameron's serinading us in the bus on the way back, priceless


- BtR

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/20/2012 2:18:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		All i can say is ....Wow!

Ok...i'll say a little more...what a wonderful weekend experience and memory. I am truly thankful for everyone's great generosity with some amazing wines.

The company was great...the weather was simply wonderful...the wines were amazing and i didn't make any unintelligible speeches (at least as far as I know).

I wish i had had more time to spend with each of you as there wasn't a single conversation that wasn't pleasant and enjoyable.

I don't get to gather as often as i would like for these events but it was so fun and i'll definitely look forward to the opportunity to gather again.

CHEERS!

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/20/2012 6:57:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		I will add my appreciation for the incredible job you did organizing the events Mike. Personally I wouldn't even have thought about ordering up the outstanding weather. Your father's place won't soon be forgotten either. What a wonderfull setting for Saturday night and your parents are outstanding hosts. I see where you get your skills.

Great food! Great wine! Great company!

Michael

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/20/2012 9:17:32 PM   
ckinv368

 

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Status: offline 		I'll certainly echo everyone's comments! The weekend was definitely a great success! Thanks so much for organizing everything Mike (Hudson's on the Bend was wonderful), and, once again, thank your parents so much for providing the perfect venue for Saturday! While you may have missed my very sub-par vocal performance on the bus ride home, I promise I'll try to repeat it for you at the next offline!

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 6:00:31 AM   
GalvezGuy

 

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Further offlines will not be complete without your crooning. BTW, could you post the names of all 13 wines from Saturday? I was starting my notes but can't remember a few of the names.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 7:04:52 AM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 7:14:07 AM   
acacord

 

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Status: offline 		I have a feeling we'll be talking about this weekend for quite some time to come.

The food and wine both were absolutely amazing. Thanks to all for these fabulous wines.

DaddyO, well done, my friend. The meals were fantastic, to say the least. Thanks to you and your parents for opening your family's beautiful home to this crazy bunch.

The weekend was crazy and fun, then came the ride back to the hotel... Cameron must [attempt to] sing on all future offlines...

It was great seeing y'all again! Until next time...

-aa

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 7:43:47 AM   
GalvezGuy

 

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ORIGINAL: wineismylife

If you guys want to email me pictures I'll get them posted here.



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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 8:00:05 AM   
wineismylife

 

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Status: offline 		That's what I'm after. I know several people took various shots with the cell cameras of everything from the ranch to the food to the wine and beyond.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 8:02:22 AM   
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That's what I'm after. I know several people took various shots with the cell cameras of everything from the ranch to the food to the wine and beyond.


I have some of the group photos at the end there that i'll be able to get up shortly...

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 8:24:23 AM   
YoDaddyO

 

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 10:38:44 AM   
GalvezGuy

 

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ORIGINAL: YoDaddyO

Question: what is the best way to post/attach photos here?



< Message edited by GalvezGuy -- 5/21/2012 10:39:01 AM >

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 12:48:21 PM   
ckinv368

 

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Status: offline 		For those of you wondering what the wines from the Saturday double-blind tasting were (in order), they were as follows:

#1--Hanzell Sonoma Valley Cabernet 1982

#2--Pio Caesare Barbaresco 1982

#3--Joseph Phelps 1982 Cabernet

#4--Dominus 1985 (winner)

#5--Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard 1987

#6--Clos Rene Pomerol 1998

#7--Chateau Margeaux 1981 (3rd place)

#8--Dunn Cabernet 1984

#9--Robert Mondavi Private Reserve 1985 (2nd place)

#10--Chateau Lalande 1981 (everyone's real favorite)

#11--Gruaud Larose 1986

#12--Chateau Rausan Segla 1988

#13--Chateau Meyney 1986



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When in doubt, sip your dessert.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/21/2012 6:42:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		Great weekend. Thanks, DaddyO for all of the planning, you really outdid yourself. And thanks to everyone else for sharing such great wines.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 9:40:19 AM   
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Status: offline 		As i eagerly await folks to post TN's on the wines from both evening i thought I would comment on my favorites...I confess to being distracted from taking any notes but tried my best to at least itemize in my mind the high impression wine.

Wow moment as if the wine and food were planned...

2005 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée Laurence (mag.)

I believe that Michael (mjobtx) brought this one and it hit the table at the same time as the Sea Bass and Lobster Risotto...this was a wonderful experience.

First Night favorites

2005 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence (magnum)
2008 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Westside Road Neighbors (RRV)
1995 Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo

Second Night favorites

2003 Windy Oaks Henry's
2004 Torbreck Run Rig
2011 Torbreck Muscat The Bothie
1983 Raymond-Lafon
2009 Domaine de la Pertuisane Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Le Nain Violet
2003 pegau CdP cuvee reservee

Special DaddyO Award

2009 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge ...truly the best chardonnay I've ever had and i must also say that Jose (jar1) brought a top to bottom stellar group of wines.

I don't recall a single wine that didn't leave a favorable impression...the above just happened to stand out for various reasons. Most notably i was fascinated by the dominance of the whites (some dessert) and "non-bordeaux" wines relative to my palate.

This weekend has had a HUUGE impact on my purchase plans for the next year.

I want to thank everyone again and your generosity with your wines and the fun fellowship with your time. Let's do it again soon!




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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 10:26:17 AM   
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Well said. What a couple nights. The across the board strength of the wines was down right impressive. Looking back now at the lists and listing my favorites by type I get

1996 Fleury Champagne Brut

2003 Jean-Claude Boisset Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques
2008 Thomas Dundee Hills Pinot ( not sure 2008 is correct )

2005 Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvée Laurence
2009 Kongsgaard Chardonnay The Judge

2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
1985 Dominus

1970 Château Suduiraut

Really is splitting hairs to come up with these. Most surprising wine was the
2007 Castleman Oakville Cabernet. Anyone who tried this two years ago really should find a way to have it again. It has come together to be a very very nice wine

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 10:41:53 AM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 10:45:17 AM   
oskiwawa

 

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What, no love for the 74 Mondavi?




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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 11:07:58 AM   
floydtp

 

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2008 Thomas Dundee Hills Pinot ( not sure 2008 is correct )



I think it was 2004 and was my wine of the weekend. I have about a dozen others that would be tied for 2nd place and like others have said, there really wasn't a bad wine (other than "#10") all weekend.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 11:12:01 AM   
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ORIGINAL: oskiwawa
Most surprising wine was the
2007 Castleman Oakville Cabernet. Anyone who tried this two years ago really should find a way to have it again. It has come together to be a very very nice wine


good to know, as I have one left in my cellar.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 3:41:49 PM   
YoDaddyO

 

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http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150859107904213.418342.372832954212&type=3

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/22/2012 6:38:41 PM   
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Here is a link to my Facebook for some photos...i'll try and figure out the photo services as well...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150859107904213.418342.372832954212&type=3


I couldn't access the photos. You might need to designate the album as public for those who aren't your Facebook friend to be able to view.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/24/2012 7:25:10 AM   
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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/24/2012 8:02:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will put my full attention on this tomorrow. I have notes for the weekend plus the 60+ wines I tasted at an industry tasting yesterday. I am about to find out how Richard Jennings lives.

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/24/2012 10:11:52 AM   
YoDaddyO

 

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I will put my full attention on this tomorrow. I have notes for the weekend plus the 60+ wines I tasted at an industry tasting yesterday. I am about to find out how Richard Jennings lives.


Given all the note cards, computer and iPads...i am eagerly waiting to read everyone's notes from the weekend!

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RE: CT Texas IV - 5/25/2012 3:05:01 PM   
YoDaddyO

 

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Status: offline 		Anyone planning on posting notes as an "EVENT"?

Just kind of figured this out...i probably don't remember from the offline in San Antonio...i'm lucky i remember we had one...

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