Hi,

Here are my selections below. Should add that horrible flagstone though to the Dud section but I think it was surposed to taste like this I believe ??.

Red: Leoville Barton 1981
White: Karthaeuserhof 1993 Auslese
Budget red: CdR Village 2007 3/4 to choose from
Budget white: Spy Mountain 2008
Sweet: Forrest The Doctors Noble Chenin 2008
Sparkling: Bollinger 1985
Dud: Meursault-Blagny 1er Crue La Tennelotte 1991

Regards
Richard

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Richard

Lovely selection. Your house seems like the place to be.

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mel

Yeah, I 2nd that vote from Mel.

Two wines for me to try, although the '93 Auslese will be well out of reach.
Rich, should I look out for Karthaeuserhof - I am totally ignorant of Auslese producers.
Karthaeuserhof 1993 Auslese
Forrest The Doctors Noble Chenin 2008


~~~~~~ ~~~~ Happy New Year to all folks here ~~~~:)~~~~~~

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Duncan

Duncan,

Hi, just logged on.

Karthaeuserhof is a fantastic producer I have bought from Tyrel directly on a few occasions now. shipping charges are very reasonable and quick.

Due for a top up late spring time for more 05 onwards.

Top wine, have the following vintages at present 91 mags 93 99/00/01/02/05/06/07 std, in different versions ie kabinett Auslese etc.

Not expensive either but very enjoyable !!

Regards
Richard

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Mel,

Havent seen your 2009 wines listed yet ??

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I know. Like Dunc, though, I need to work.

Will see what I can do.

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mel

OK, this is the best I can manage. These are wines tasted at tastings, rather than privately.

Favourite sherries:

Gonzalez Byass Apostoles - £14.99 from WR for a half
Lustau Anada 1990 Rich Oloroso - WR £16 for 75cl (complete bargain)

Whites:

Jadot Pernand Vergelesses 07 Maj
Muga Rioja Blanco Maj
Tim Adams Clare Valley Riesling
Mondavi Fume Blanc Maj

Reds:

Fontanafreda Barolo Sains £19.99
Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2001 WR £25

Privately

Last wine of the year that didn't fizz

Ch Musar (didn't look at the vintage as quite drunk, but it was beautiful)

And some beautiful wines at posh tastings, but need to sort out some work and pour a glass of something.

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mel

Mel,

Musar totally agree top stuff but expensive.
Only have two different vintages in stock at present.

Anyone know of any good outlets ?

Regards
Richard

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Just before xmas I received an email from swig.co.uk for the following:


Dunno whether this still is available and it is pretty toppy as you mentioned...
On their current wine list they're stocking the 2002 vintage for £16.50
and waitrose has it for £17

Yes, I got that one as well, but couldn't warrant it.

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mel

If you are a Musar lover, it is absolutely clear that Serge Hochar's wine has brilliant staying power.

For luvers only - you would be a fool not to pick up some vintage 2002 when the biggy offers are flying around (16.00 or so x 25% disc = £12) , and then handcuff yourself when going into your cellar. Until it is "Very Ready" - `a point.


I think I did see some in the fine wine gondollier (spelling) in that mega Sains in Calcot , west Reading.

http://blog.majestic.co.uk/grape-to-gla ... eau-musar/

I had no idea that 1995 Musar could be £59 to acquire, I did see it elsewhere for £41.95. I've probably drunk the '95 and the '97 before I decided to move the majority of my UK upscale buying to Cote d'Or.

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Duncan

You can buy the '99 Musar for £17 & '97 for £23 a bottle here-
http://www.corkr.com/winelist.php?search=musar

I class myself as a brave and fearless sort of person and my immediate reaction to most suggestions is to say yes first and worry about details later, but can you tell me that this would be an irresponsible thing to do because everything is shouting for me to sign up.

I think I might need to get a grip. I have three children.

LEBANON TRIP – MAY 2010

Sunday 2nd May 2010:
Arrival to Beirut International Airport
Meet and Assist, then transfer to the hotel in Zahle

Monday 3rd May 2010:
After Breakfast – Visit of Domain Wardy Winery in Zahle
Then Visit of Chateau Ksara in Ksara
Continue to Baalbeck site for a visit
Then lunch will take place in Hotel Palmyre in Baalbeck
Back to Zahle for overnight

Tuesday 4th May 2010:
After Breakfast, drive to West Bekaa
Visit of Clos. St. Thomas Winery on the way
Then continue to visit Chateau Kefraya with Lunch
Panoramic tour on wet Bekaa and Karaon Lake
Back to Zahle for Overnight

Wednesday 5th May 2010:
After Breakfast, check out form the hotel and drive towards Beirut
On the way visit of Massaya Winery, and Chateau Ka in Chtaura
Free for Lunch
Continue to Beirut for half day city tour, then drop to the hotel

Thursday 6th May 2010:
After Breakfast, start a tour to Jeita Grottos
After visit of Chateau Musar in Ghazir
Then continue to Byblos for lunch and visit.
Back to Beirut for overnight

Friday 7th May 2010:
Full day tour to Beiteddin in Chouf Mountain, then to Sidon and Tyre in south Lebanon
Lunch will take place in Tyre
Back to Beirut for overnight

Saturday 8th May 2010:
Full day tour to Cedars of Lebanon, Becharreh to visit Gebran Museum, then to Kadisha
Valley
Lunch will take place in Cedars
Back to Beirut for over night

Sunday 9th May 2010:
Transfer to the airport for Departure.

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mel

Fantastic, tempting me !! how much though ??

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$765 (sharing room) plus flight (est $680) = £903

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