2005 futures, anybody tempted?
Aser
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If you clicked on this, then you probably know what it's all about. If not, and you're interested, then read this.I know the prices are exorbitant, especially for the 1st growths. The "vintage of the century" tagline is perhaps reaching? None of us know as none of us are insiders that have access to barrel tasting. The hype this year has been incredible though, and I didn't think they could duplicate the hype of the 2000. Wines have been lauded across the range, from cheap to pricey.Have any of you bought futures before? I am interested in throwing down this year, trying to round up a few people to divy up the goods. Planning to stick to wines w/i the $100 range, and perhaps splurge on one special bottle (haut brion or pavie).I'm looking at Chan's direction and perhaps any insider discussion w/ your boy Asimov, hehe.
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You should check out the forums at Parkers site, lots of good info and tips, if you can jump on them quick enough.
branaire ducru
Malescot St-Exup??ry
certan de may
leoville barton
bahans haut brion
Smith Haut Lafitte
branon
more recommendations welcomed.
When I visited my pops in HK, he was flossing his 1990 magnum of lafite-rothschild. I gave him the corresponding face melt.
Your dad is that dude! When do we get to go to HK and kick it with him? Maybe tonight I will post a picture and tell a serious story of how we had a 2 day long dinner party and drank an IMPERIAL of 1986 Ch??teau Lafite Rothschild.
Damn, there should be a Soulstrut BYOB, with corresponding raers for the soundtrack of course!
I'd be interested in seeing what you buy.
What Pinots did you get? Any Kosta Browne?
Yes, Kosta Browne -- 6 pinots (3 of each -- that's all I was offered), plus a couple of the syrahs and 4 roses (which I had last year and were perfect for summer swank).
Also got some MacPhail, which I'm really looking forward to also.
I went on a tasting mission along the Russian River a few weeks ago (not just the Russian River Valley, but to the wineries along the river itself). To my tastes, the best value of the day was Arista's 2005 Russian River Pinot ($34) and their 2005 Longbow Pinot Noir ($45).
Also check for David Bruce's 2004 Russian River Pinot Noir ($40). Good for the price. I bought a nice Pinot from Nickel & Nickel as well -- a Russian River from 2005, I believe.
For Bordeaux, I look at futures prices out of curiosity, but I don't really want to store a lot of wine. Plus, I'm narrowing my real focus to California, since that's where I live. Don't get me wrong -- I appreciate the Old World, but I'm trying to gain expertise in the Golden State.
DOPE! When did you get on The List for KB? I'm still on the waiting list and didn't even get anything from my wish list submission.
Any of those 6 for trade/sale?