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PIL's New ANW Service to Call Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle says it will welcome Pacific International Lines (PIL) to its harbor in February. PIL's new Asia Pacific Northwest Service (ANW) will call Terminal 30 in partnership with China Shipping Container Lines' (CSCL) and United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) existing joint service. The service will have a port rotation of Nansha/ Hong Kong/ Yantian/ Ningbo/ Shanghai/ Pusan/ Seattle/ Vancouver/ Nansha. The service gives fast and reliable transits for imports to the PNW and beyond, while providing expanded options for exports. PIL is the second major shipping line in the past year to choose the Port of Seattle as its primary U.S. Pacific Northwest port of call. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Singapore. About the Port of Seattle Founded in 1911, the port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, four container cargo terminals, two cruise ship terminals, one grain terminal, a public cargo terminal, four public marinas, and manages a number of real estate assets for financial return and economic advantage.
AMCV Awards Columbia Queen Contract
American Classic Voyages (AMCV), granted a $6.4 million contract for construction completion and outfitting on Columbia Queen to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Whidbey Island, Wash. The 161-passenger U.S.-flag riverboat, which will be readied by Nichols for service on the Columbia River system, will be operated under The Delta Queen Steamboat brand. Offering Pacific Northwest cruises beginning in April 2000, Columbia Queen will travel the Columbia
Stennis 'Looks Ahead' to New Home in Washington
By Journalist 2nd Class Victoria Tobin, Public Affairs Center San Diego USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) departed San Diego Jan. 5th for its new homeport in the Pacific Northwest. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is making the trip up the west coast to Bremerton, Wash. Shortly after arriving, the ship is scheduled for routine maintenance and technology upgrades for most of 2005 before its next scheduled deployment.
New Vessel Sharing Agreement
Following the success of a previous vessel sharing agreement, Danish carrier Maersk Line announced the establishment of a new Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) with French-based CMA-CGM utilizing both the Panama and Suez Canals, which will commence in May 2009. Additionally, further adjustments to the Maersk Line network will provide customers with significant benefits. This new VSA follows almost a year of successful cooperation between the two companies in a trans-Pacific agreement
Zim Receives New Container Ship
According to Reuters, Israeli shipping firm Zim, a unit of holding company Israel Corp., has received the first of 12 vessels it had ordered to meet an anticipated surge in demand as the global economy recovers. Zim said the new ship, Zim Los Angeles, had a capacity of 8,400 containers, and that a second ship with a capacity of 10,000 containers, Zim Djibouti, would be delivered in two weeks. Zim said the two vessels, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries
Panama Canal Expansion Should Slice US Grain Freight Rate
Upon completion of the expansion of the Panama Canal, the cost to transport grain from the U.S. corn belt to Asia will drop by an estimated 12%, thus increasing the cost competitiveness of the U.S. as a grain exporter to Asia, Rabobank forecasts. In a new report, "Panama Canal: Expanding the Gateway for U.S. Grain to the East," Rabobank says the expansion of the Canal will accommodate grain-laden ships from the U.S. of 25% more capacity than before, resulting in a shift in U.S
PFI Marine Electric, Eltech Electric Partnership
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard and Electric LLC announced that it has agreed to sell its marine electrical operation, PFI Marine Electric, to a new company owned by the manager of the business, James Kaldestad, and George Hancock, owner of Eltech Electric Inc, another Seattle-based marine electrical contractor. Kaldestad will be President of PFI Marine Electric LLC, which will continue to operate at the Pacific Fishermen Shipyard in Ballard, Seattle and at Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Vigor's CEO, Frank Foti, Keynote Speaker at Upcoming 'Boatyard Day'
Frank Foti, CEO & President, Vigor Industrial LLC, will deliver the Boatyard Day Keynote Address on the "Resurgence of the Pacific Northwest Maritime Industry" at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, during the 2013 Pacific Marine Expo. During his remarks, Foti will cover training the next generation of maritime workers, reinvesting in marine infrastructure, and opportunities on the horizon, including the revitalization of the fishing fleet.
KVH Increases Mini-VSAT Broadband Network Capacity
KVH Industries, Inc. has completed several capacity increases for its mini-VSAT Broadband network to support heightened demand from customers engaged in a wide range of commercial maritime activities around the world, including offshore oil and gas, fishing, and shipping, the company announced today. Utilizing 17 satellites and 24 transponders to provide global coverage
EBDG Remembers James A. Cole
Fishing vessel expert and award-winning author, leaves legacy of excellence EBDG announced the passing of Jim Cole. Over the span of a half century, Jim distinguished himself as among the best in his field, demonstrating extensive expertise in the design of a variety of vessel types ranging from ferries, innovative tugs and his beloved fishing boats. Jim earned a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Washington in 1957 entering Seattle's marine industry
America's First Female Cruise Ship Captain on Maiden Voyage
An American woman Kate McCue is on her maiden voyage at the helm of the Celebrity Summit. She's leading the 14-day cruise with more than 2,100 passengers and a crew of about 950. Kate McCue, 37, took the helm of her maiden voyage on the Celebrity Summit ship on Sunday as the
Vigor Hires Senior VP of Public Affairs
Jill Mackie will join shipbuilder and repairer Vigor's executive team as senior vice president of public affairs, the company announced today. In her new role, Mackie will provide leadership and oversight of strategic communications, community and government relations at the local
Arctic Ice 'Too Thick' for Shipping Route
Sea ice in the Arctic is still too thick for Northwest Passage commercial shipping route in spite of warming temperatures. This is according to new research from York University. Despite climate change, Arctic sea ice remains too thick and treacherous, says the study
Crowley Approved to Import Canada-sourced LNG
Crowley Maritime Corp. 's petroleum distribution group has been granted approval by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Energy Board – Canada (NEB) to import Canadian-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG) for supply
WISTA USA Hosts 2015 AGM & Conference
This year's WISTA USA Annual General Meeting (AGM) brought together more than 120 maritime industry professionals from across the United States and around the world. Declared a major success by WISTA USA president, Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons (president, Total Marine Solutions)
Canada LNG Import on Indian Menu
India is considering importing liquefied natural gas from Canada towards meeting its requirements, the petroleum ministry said. Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Canadian Natural Resources Minister Greg Rickford to discuss enhancing energy cooperation between the two
Cruise Industry Gets First American Female Captain
For the first time in the cruise industry, an American female will take the helm of a mega-ton cruise ship. At 37 years of age, San Francisco native Kate McCue will command Celebrity Summit, a 91,000-ton, 965-foot ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet
British Columbia Readies for LNG Industry
British Columbia Finance Minister Mike de Jong has tabled a bill designed to spell out the rules for a proposed $45-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, placing the Liberal government's pro-LNG agenda on a collision course with the NDP.
FMC Approves Northwest Seaport Alliance
Upon competitive review and analysis of the Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has voted unanimously to allow the Northwest Seaport Alliance to become effective as scheduled on July 23, 2015.
Petronas-led Consortium to Start Construction of B.C. LNG terminal Soon
British Columbia's finance minister Michael de Jong said that the construction of Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) $36 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal project in Canada is expected to start in September.
Totem Inks LNG Conversion Deal with Keppel
Totem Ocean Trailer Express announced that it has signed a contract with Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd, wholly owned subsidiary Keppel Shipyard Ltd for the conversion of the Midnight Sun to dual fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) propulsion
Puget Sound Box Volumes Continue Growth in July
Container volumes through the newly established Northwest Seaport Alliance continued to post gains in July, growing nearly 8 percent compared to July 2014, according to the ports alliance. The Northwest Seaport Alliance, formally launched by the ports of Seattle and Tacoma on August 4
US Navy Sub Completes Arctic Deployment
Fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton August 21, following a six-month Arctic deployment during which it conducted routine submarine operations, including under-ice transits and under-ice operations.
Hurricane Ignacio Gains Strength but Expected to Bypass Hawaii
Hurricane Ignacio intensified as it blew across the Pacific on a route likely to bypass Hawaii on Saturday, said the Central Pacific Hurricane Center of the National Weather Service. With winds gusting up to 115 miles per hour (185 kmph), the hurricane centered 835 miles (1
US Navy Awards $22mln Waterfront Inspection Deal
The U.S. Navy has awarded a five-year, $22 million contract to Appledore Marine Engineering, a specialist focusing exclusively on the inspection and design of marine infrastructure, for waterfront inspection services. The contract covers Region 4, which includes the Northwest, Alaska


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Explore Honors
The Honors College conducts a weekly information session for prospective students and parents in the Alexander Classroom of the Honors Residential College. These are offered from 11:15 a.m. to noon each Friday. (Beginning Monday, November 9, we'll offer this 11:15 a.m. session on Mondays and Fridays!) To register for Explore Honors, simply contact Baylor's Campus Visits Office, and tell them you're interested in the Honors College!
Schedule your "Explore Honors" online via the Campus Visits Office. To schedule your visit by phone, call the Campus Visits Office at 254-710-2407.
NOTE: Explore Honors will not be conducted on the following dates due to University/Honors College events and/or holidays.
• January 2-9 & 19
• February 6
• April 3-6, & 27
• May 15 & 25
• August 21
• November 27
• December 25-January 8
Baylor Premiere
Hosted during the spring semester, Baylor Premiere is an opportunity for prospective students and their parents to come to campus, meet with Baylor faculty, staff and students, and become familiar with life at Baylor. You'll also have an opportunity to attend an Honors College academic session to learn more about our four programs, meet our faculty and staff, and ask questions.


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Picture: Matthew McConaughey MTV Sneak Peek Screening of 'Magic Mike' - Panel Universal City, California - 31.05.12
After years of happiness together Matthew Mcconaughey and Camila Alves look as though they will be making their long-time relationship official at last. The two are reportedly getting married this weekend in a private ceremony in MCConaughey's home state of Texas.
In an exclusive report from E! - Word is that the private couple have apparently invited a mere two dozen close friends and family members for what promises to be a close and intimate celebration. News from the celebrity journal also told that workers involved with the wedding have had to sign nondisclosure agreements, making the nuptials all the more top-secret.
The Magic Mike actor, 42, and the 30-year-old Brazilian model and handbag designer became engaged during the Christmas period, with MCConaughey believed to have popped the question on Christmas Day. The couple began dating back in 2006 and have since had two children together; 2-year-old daughter Vida and son Levi, who turns 4 next month.
Matthew recently dropped out of the upcoming The Butler film in which he was meant to play former US president John F Kennedy opposite Minka Kelly as Jackie Kennedy. The film is the biopic about White House manservant Eugene Allen, which will also star Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey. The modest actor, who has since said that he 'is not good enough to play Jfk', is believed to have dropped out because of schedule clashes with his own Dallas Buyer's Club.


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|Tom Cannavan's wine-pages.com
Here are Wine Pages Visitors' Wines of the Year for 2004 in the same eight categories that I used to draw up my own list. >
Note: There is always such a huge response to this feature that I have split the entries into parts. This is part 2.
Go to Part 1
three selections below added 12/07/2005
Eli Botzmann, Sweden
Ronald Massard, France
Steve Chin, Taipei, Taiwan
nine selections below added 24/02/2005
Giorghos Hadjistylianou, Cyprus
Benjamin Bevan, UK
Jonathan Godfrey, UK
Chris Sheppard, UK
Richard Hackenburg, USA
Ricardo Florence, Brazil
Marco Roccarino, Italy
Marc Feussner, Germany
Andrew Paddock, UK
six selections below added 08/02/2005
Stephen Pickles, UK
Daniel Lopez Roca, Argentina
Gary Clark, UK
John Holmes, UK (but living in Texas)
Tom De Vecchi, UK
Pete McMillen, New Zealand
six selections below added 21/01/2005
Duncan Fawthrop, UK
Ben Coffman, UK
Charles Taylor, UK
Jakub Kalinowski, Poland
Brian Whitlock, UK
Boris Politi, France
six selections below added 18/01/2005
Liam Tait, UK
Stefan Reynolds, UK
Alan Stewart, Canada
Paul Redfern, UK
Matthew Edgeller, UK
John Clark, UK
six selections below added 13/01/2005
Mark Carrington, UK
Toby Shillito, UK
Keith Protheroe, UK and South Africa
Nathan King, UK
Mark Temple, UK
Bill Nanson, Switzerland
six selections below added 11/01/2005
Henning Bakken, Norway
Tristan Sjoberg, UK
Matthew Mellor, UK
Ben Hopkins, UK
Mark Robertson, France
Eddie Tsang, Hong Kong
Red - Jaboulet La Chapelle 1990
White - D—nnhoff Oberhðuser Br■cke Riesling Auslese GK 2002
Budget red - Jaume Lirac Clos des Sixtes 2003
Budget white - Pauly-Bergweiler Érziger W■rtzgarten Riesling Spðtlese 1989
Sweet - Touchais Grande Annee 1976
Sparkling - Champagne Dom Perignon 1996
Fortified - Robertson Rebello Valente 1980
Dud - Meo-Camuzet Corton G.C. Clos Roguet 1990
My first encounter with La Chapelle 1990 - it's just amazing, an immortal wine! The D—nnhoff is also fantastic, it's got an enormous potential. The Lirac is packed with fruit - this is an area where you can pick up "mini-chateauneufs" at a reasonable price. The semidry spðtlese from 1989 was a nice, mature wine at a very good price. The Touchais was an unique experience, could just as well have been just 10 years old. I've been a bit disappointed at Dom P in some of the latest vintages, but the 1996 puts it back in the spotlight - it is sooo good right now, but hands off for quite some time. The Rebello Valente is a strong effort in a not so very good vintage - bought for only È20 a few years ago! Finally the big disappointment - the VERY expensive Corton Grand Cru. I would personally estimate a value of perhaps one tenth of it's real value - and still wouldn't buy any more of it!
Red - Armand Rousseau (France) Ruchottes-Chambertin 1990
White - Chãteau de Beaucastel (France) CdP vieilles vignes 1998
Budget red - Domaine Borie de Maurel (France) Minervois cuvÕe La FÕline 2001
Budget white - Ch Tour des Gendres (France) Bergerac cuvÕe des Conti 2001
Sweet - Robert Wenzel (Austria) Furmint ausbruch 1995
Sparkling - Champagne Salon (France) 1988
Fortified - cuvÕe AimÕ Cazes (France) Muscat de Rivesaltes 1976
Dud - Torbreck (Austrlia) The Descendant 2001
Furmint ausbruch 1995 from the friendly Robert Wenzel was already remarkable when tasting young, but complexity rises now in addition to the legendary balance. Made stays in Languedoc-Roussillon and Australia for a common assessment : most of the good wines there are just too expensive for "budget red" award, and not complex enough for "red" award. Although I crowned a consistent Minervois this year, Rhone is definitely the place for budget wines, esp. Cairanne, Rasteau and Crozes.
Red - Sine Qua Non (California) Just For the Love of It, 2002
White - No award
Budget red - Gracia De Chile (Chile) Cab/Carmenere Rapel Valley, 2003
Budget white - Banrock Station, Australia
Sweet - No award
Sparkling - Champagne Krug 1990
Fortified - No award
Dud - Diamond Creek (California) Gravely Meadow, 1989, Magnum
Sine Qua Non blew me away with its intense fruit yet harmonious perfection. The Budget ones are really cheap, at about US$ 7 a bottle--now, that's a budget wine! Krug '90 was just surreal - robust energy under a silky and seductive body. It begs your caress yet manipulate your senses... The dud was on sale for US$ 100, but boy, was it disappointing.
Red - Marques de Murrieta (Spain) Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 1970
White - Willi Shafer (Germany) Riesling Auslesse 1975
Budget red - alacios Remondo (Spain) Rioja La Vandimia 2001
Budget white - Dom Gerovassiliou (Greece) "G" Malagousia 2003
Sweet - Donnafugata (Italy) Pasitto di Pandeleria 1999
Sparkling - Moet et Chandon (France) L' Esprit de Siecle
Fortified - Bodega Toro Albala (Spain) Sherry PX Gran Reserva 1972
Dud - Boutari (Greece) Naoussa 1974
Both Riojas were stunning over roasted venison for the 1968 and roasted baby lamb for the 1970. What better way to eat foies gras with a superb vintage Riesling, that was even blind tasted and was showing mu ch younger than 29yr old Riesling. Gerovassiliou\'s Malagousia who also has 10% Assyrtiko the indiginous grape of Santorini has beautiful perfume density and richnes. Donnafugata is spectacular. I was fortunate enough to tast e this very rare bottle in a tasting this past October in Greece at the World Sommelier Competition along with 1995, 1982, 1956. The P.X.\'s richnes and density makes people say enough after a small glass, not I. I can finish a whole bottle by my self. This is a sort of wine I call Forget Your Friends, I really don't want to share it with anyone. The Boutari was not my dud, though I was not expecting much by this wine though It was holding up quite we ll. Astonishing perfomance by a 30yr old Xynomavro and that goes to show that this grape's (Xynomavro) potential is tremendous
Red - Georges de Vogue (France) Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 2000
White - Bonneau du Martray (France) Corton Charlamagne 1992
Budget red - Giovanella Fugazza (Italy) Umore Nero 2003
Budget white - Rolly Gassmann (France) Riesling 2002
Sweet - Huet (France) Vouvray Moelleux 2003
Sparkling - Pol Roger Champagne 1996
Fortified - Taylor Port 1966
Dud - Bertagna Vougeot Le Prieure 1971
I stupidly got out of the habit of writing notes in my little red book, now I can't remember half the stuff I've tasted. I know I tasted an earth-shattering red from some unknown estate in Italy; I offered to import the wine there and then, now I can't remember its name. Not exactly Robert Parker am I?
Red - Chateau Palmer (France) 1983
White - Feudi di San Gregorio (Italy) Fiano di Avellino 2002
Budget red - Dei (Italy) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1997
Budget white - Dr Loosen (Ger) Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett 2002
Sweet - Chateau d'Yquem (France) 1988
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - No award
Dud - Chateau Bel Air Lagrave (France) Moulis 1990
The Dei, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 1997 qualifies for the budget red by 1p, but was in truth a serious contender for my red of the year. Easily the best value wine I've ever purchased. The dud was sadly proof that you can go wrong with 1990 Bordeaux and I sadly opened a second bottle to check.
Red - Kim Crawford (NZ) Pia 1999 -
White - Penfolds (Australia) Reserve Bin 00A Chardonnay 2000
Budget red - Sainsbury 2001 Portuguese Premium Red
Budget white - Trulli (Italy) Chardonnay both 2002 and 2003
Sweet - Chateau Grinou (France) Saussignac 2001
Sparkling - Deutz vintage champagne
Fortified - No award
Dud - Marques Monistrol (Spain) gran reserva rose cava 1997
Kim Crawford Pia is NZ meets Bordeaux, whilst Pendolds Chardonnay is cut price Yattarna. Honourable mention for NZ Pinot Noir which is really giving Burgundy something to think about. Quartz Reef 2002 (L&W) was one of the stars. Actually the Marques Monistrol 1998 is OK.
Red - Joseph Phelps (USA) Insignia 1997
White - Far Niente (USA) Chardonnay 2002
Budget red - Hess Collection (USA) 1999
Budget white - Cakebread (USA) Chardonnay 2000
Sweet - Freemark Abby (USA) 1998 Icewine
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - No award
Dud - Beaulieu Vinyard (USA) Georges Latour Cabernet 2000
Just thought a few entries from the Colonies would be welcome. While some do not relish the New World wines, the best rule of wine I have found is "a wine that is enjoyed is a good wine." The wines listed above were a hit at several dinner parties and complemented the food in a special way. The Insignia was particlarly wonderful with grilled loin lamb chops. The BV Latour was not so much a dud as it was a disappointment in the quality versus price race.
Red - Chateau La Nerthe (France) CuvÕe des Cadettes 1998
White - Herdade do EsporÐo (Portugal) Private Selection 2002
Budget red - Nieto Senetiner (Argentina) Malbec Reserva 2003
Budget white - Villard (chile) Sauvignon Blanc 2003
Sweet - Grgich Hills (USA) Violetta Late Harvest 1994
Sparkling - Chandon (Brazil) Excellence Brut
Fortified - Niepoort Colheita Port 1976
Dud - Kumeu River (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2003
My choice of sparkling wine is to introduce you a sample of what Brazil begins to present...
Red - Baglio Hopps (Sicilia) Incantari 2000
White - Zind Humbrecht (Alsace) Riesling Clos Hauserer 1996
Budget red - Firriato (Sicilia) Santagostino 2000
Budget white - Unterortl (Alto Adige) Riesling Castel Juval 2000
Sweet - La Vis (Trentino) Mandolaia 2000
Sparkling - Ruinart (Champagne) Dom Ruinart 1993
Fortified - No award
Dud - Gaja (Piemonte) Rossj Bass 2002
Red - d'Arenberg (Australia) Dead Arm Shiraz 1997
White - D—nnhoff (Ger) Niederhðuser Hermannsh—hle Spðtlese 2001
Budget red - Baltsar Gracian (Spain) San Alejandro Calatyud 2001
Budget white - Casaldi Serra (Italy) Umani Ronchi Verdiccio 2001
Sweet - Didinger (Germany) Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay Eiswein
Sparkling - Segura Viudas (Spain) Brut Reserva Heredad
Fortified - Niepoort (Portugal) Vintage 1997
Dud - Aldo Conterno (Italy) Barolo "Bussia" Piemont 1997
Inspite of the graet "hassle" around Conterno's Barolo, the wine was nothing more then average...not more!
Red - Leoville Las Cases (France) 1994
White - No award
Budget red - Concho y Toro (Chile) Merlot 2002
Budget white - Bert Simon (Germany) Riesling Kabinett 1990
Sweet - Chateau Guiraud (France) Sauternes 1990
Sparkling - Delbeck 1996 Champagne
Fortified - Krohn L.B.V 1987 Port
Dud - Chateau Lafite Rothschild (France) Pauillac 1988
Having had several vintages of Clos du Marquis, this was my first experience of the Grand Vin which did not disappoint, unlike the Lafite which was very pleasant but I expected more. The Delbeck 1996 being pinot dominated was still youthful but very impressive.
Red - Vieux Telegraphe (France) CNdP 1989
White - H. Boillot (France) Puligny Montrachet 1961
Budget red - Trenel (France) Chiroubles 2002
Budget white - Mesmer (Germany) Muskateller kabinet 2003
Sweet - Montilla Moriles (Spain) Electrico 1972
Sparkling - Champagne Boulard (France) Brut tradition NV
Fortified - Valdespino (Spain) Amontillado Coliseo Sherry NV
Dud - Champagne Dom Perignon (France) 1993
An all round excellent year largely thanks to this community. Several of these wines were at offlines. the Boillot was amazing stuuf - it lasted about 20 minutes , but was fantastic and complex. The Mesmer a surprise - I would love to see this as a ringer in an alsace tasting. Francis Boulard's Brut tradition is just excellent especially wih a few years in bottle. my last bottle of Electrico was waved farewell at the SB - I have found every one fascinating. Coliseo is mind boggling stuff ,amazing depth. DP 93 wasn't a dud so much as a dissapointment, my first DP and I just found it a bit soft- it must be me right??
Red - Terrazas de los Andes (Argentina) Afincado Malbec 2001
White - No award
Budget red - Altos Las Hormigas Malbec (Argentina) Malbec 2001
Budget white - No award
Sweet - Weinert Cosecha de Otoþo (Argentina) n/v
Sparkling - Nieto Senetiner (Argentina) Pinot/Chardonnay Brut n/v
Fortified - No award
Dud - No award
I tasted the Altos Las Hormigas in Argentina last year and thought it was a great Malbec too for the price - Tom.
Red - Henschke (Australia) Hill of Grace 1996
White - Dogpoint Vineyards (NZ) Section 94 Sauvignon 2002
Budget red - No award
Budget white - No award
Sweet - Chateau d'Yquem (France) 1969
Sparkling - Champagne Krug (France) 1990
Fortified - Weisse & Krohn (Portugal) 1965 Colhieta
Dud - Champagne Krug (France) 1990 Clos de Mesnil
Can't really narrow the budget ones down to one red and one white, there have been so many good ones tried recently. How fortunate that my job allows me the oportunity to try some really great wines.
Red - Phelps (USA) Innesfree 2002 $29
White - No award
Budget red - Wild Horse (USA) Pinot Noir 2001 $18
Budget white - Nobillo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2002 $18
Sweet - Klein Constantia Vin de Constance (SA) 1993
Sparkling - Champagn Veuve Cliquot (France) 993
Fortified - Lustau Jarana Fino Sherry $20
Dud - Graham's Port 1997
Sorry to say my taste has once again swung toward the wines that are avaialble in the USA. The Innesfree was a great find. only produced in exceptional years and this production fully meets that description. It was superbly balanced, great fruit and excellent structure. Will (IMHO) last quite a few more years yet. The Vin de Constance was predictably superb, it is almost a shame to share it !Budget Sherry was quite surprsing and very good with a winter soup. Tom, another great wine year in Texas but I do so miss my French based cellar !!!.
Red - No award
White - Aldo Conterno (Italy) 'Bussiador' Langhe Chardonnay 1999
Budget red - Seþorio de los Llanos (Spain) Valdepeþas Gran Reserva 1997
Budget white - Olivier Leflaive (France) Bourgogne Blanc Les Setilles, 2003
Sweet - Colosi (Italy), Malvasia del Lipari, Passito 1997
Sparkling - Champagne Billecart-Salmon (France) Rose NV
Fortified - Grahams (Portugal) Vintage Port, 1970
Dud - Cloudy Bay (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc, 2003
The Old World has done well this year - this isn't an ideological choice - just happenstance, I assure you. Difficult - lots didn't make it in. For Red: some were very good but no greats - even a 1994 Latour and an Almaviva didn't do it for me, and lots of Red Burgundy Premier Cru was good but not fantastic. For White: Conterno does world-beating Barolo but i loved this too, in a fabulous restaurant in Turin ('Vintage 1997'). Lots of runners up - Planeta Chardonnay in the great Italian white stakes, and Chartron et Trebuchet Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres 2001 also second. The budget section is the only banker: the Los Llanos bargainous new- Rioja-style at a cut price. Leflaive's masterpiece a mini-meursault and puligny at less than a tenner (just, at the moment) - very happy drinking. Will return next year to stock up on both of these. The Malvasia was rather unusual, from the small volcanic island of Lipari - with cantuccini dipped in was heaven. B-S Rose NV is a perennial favourite of mine - any vaguely special occasion merits it (birthdays, driving tests...). The Grahams made my nose and throat slip into bliss. And as for the Cloudy Bay - happened to taste it alongside a 2002 and it was a lame effort in comparison.
Red - Leoville Barton (France) St Julien 1985
White - Trimbach Clos St Hune (France) Alsace 2000
Budget red - Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache (Australia) 2002
Budget white - Disznoko Dry Furmint (Hungary) 2002
Sweet - Disznoko Tokaji Eszencia (Hungary) 1988
Sparkling - Gosset Brut Millesime (France) 1996
Fortified - No award
Dud - Yalumba Virgilius Viognier (Australia) 2001
With much anticipation I opened Yalumba Virgilius and was so underwhelmed I let my partner drink the rest (she liked it). For NZ$45 I expected a significantly more complex & interesting affair. However (at least to me) it was flabby, overly unctuous, and one-dimensional. Yes, it had those apricot tones on the nose but that was about it. On the palate, not much at all save for an oiliness I didn't enjoy. Very dull wine.
Red - Louis Latour (France) Romanee St Vivant Les Quatres Journaux 1995
White - Kappel (Germany) Enkircher Zeppwingert Riesling Kabinett 1975
Budget red - Terrazas de los Andes (Argentina) Malbec Reserva 2000
Budget white - Geller-Steffen (Ger) Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 03
Sweet - No award
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - Quinta do Noval (Portugal) LBV 1996
Dud - No award
I was really impressed with loads of the wines I tried in the Mosel, which was a real eye-opener for me, and the Enkircher had aged beautifully and gracefully. The burgundy was exceptional - I had high expectations, and they were more than met. The Malbec beat a Chateau Montus 94 by a whisker in the budget category - both very impressive. An extra award: RosÕ: Francois Chidaine (France) Touraine RosÕ 2003. Passed the holiday wine test with flying colours - as delicious in my back garden in Nottingham as sat on a terrace beside the Loire.
Red - Ch. la Voulte-Gasparets (France) CorbiÒres, Cuvee Romain Pauc 2001
White - Fairview (S. Africa) Chardonnay Akkerbos 2000
Budget red - Seþorio de los Llanos (Spain) Valdepeþas Gran Reserva 1997
Budget white - Rene Michel (France) Vire Clesse 1997
Sweet - No award
Sparkling - Champagne Krug 1988
Fortified - No award
Dud - Thevenot Machal (France) Puligny Montrachet Les Charmes 2000
The Voulte Gasparets was my first introduction to serious Languedoc wines. Brilliant with food. I adore this "high end" Fairview, despite it low cost and bought the last bottles from Oddbins. The Valdepenas is an obvious choice. The Vire Clesse was exactly what I want from burgundy - complexity with zip and lightness - but rarely find, irrespective of price. The Krug was almost my dud. Perhaps I just don't "get" champagne? The Puligny was nothing the Vire Clesse was: dull and flabby with nothing to write home about.
Red - Clos de l'Obac (Spain) 2001 Priorat
White - Kumeu River (NZ) Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay 2000
Budget red - No award
Budget white - Girardin (France) Rully 1er Cru 2002
Sweet - Disznoko (Hungary) Tokaji 6 Puttonyos 1993
Sparkling - Champagne Veuve Cliquot 1996
Fortified - No award
Dud - Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2002
There are three red wines that really impressed me: this one for it's purity and elegance; Artadi Pagos Viejos 1999, and a Taurasi whose details have been deleted from my memory bank. Whites came a poor second, but the KR was long, clean and refreshing. The Rully is only budget because I bought 5 cases for a party. Great wine. The Tockai was my favourite wine of the year. I don't drink much fizz, but the VC, a wine-pages wine of the week, stood out. The Cloudy Bay, as someone once said in the Forum tasted of oak juice.
Red - Bodegas Lan (Spain) Culmen de Lan 1995
White - Jðger (Austria) Riesling Smaragd Ried Achleiten 2002
Budget red - Bodegas Castaþo (Spain) Hecula 2001
Budget white - Georg Breuer (Germany) Riesling Sauvage 2003
Sweet - Oremus (Hungary) Tokaji Furmint Late Harvest 2000
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - Calem (Portugal) Late Bottled Vintage 1997
Dud - No award
If I were to choose just one, it would be Culmen - a really fabulous wine from Rioja. The budget red - something more fruity from Yecla (south of Spain). I believe Tom recommended it somewhere in the past. As for the whites - I'm a big fan of Austrian and German Rieslings - and both of the above mentioned were lovely. The Tokaji Late Harvest proved to be better than some of the Aszu I've had. And finally and most fortunately, no duds last year.
Red - Shafer Vineyards (USA) Merlot 2001
White - Brokenwood (Australia, Hunter Valley) Semillon 1996
Budget red - Ch. Anglade-Bellevue (France, Blaye) Cuvee Prestige 2000
Budget white - Ch. La Rose Bellevue (France, Blaye) Cuvee Prestige 2002
Sweet - St Gisbertus (Germany) Beerenauslese 2002
Sparkling - Gloria Ferrer (USA) Royal Cuvee 1996
Fortified - Gonzales Byass (Spain) Old Solera Noe
Dud - They went down the sink!! Including some Chablis
A trip to the USA gave me the chance to sample some of the better wines in the Napa region. My best cellar visit ever was provided this year by Gonzalez Byass one August evening. Hence the Noe, the visit started at 8.30pm and finished at 1am. A couple of visits to Blaye gave us two very drinkable budget wines at about 7 euros. The sweet wine comes courtesy of Tom's wine of the week.
Red - PrieurÕ saint jean de Bebian (France) Coteaux du Languedoc 2001
White - CoulÕe de Serrant (France) Savenniere coulee de serrant 2001
Budget red - Domaine de la Croix Senaillet (France) Macon 2003
Budget white - Ch. Clos de Vaulicheres (France) Bourgogne Tonnerre 2000
Sweet - Cru Barrejats (France) Sauternes Barsac 1996
Sparkling - Champagne Krug RosÕ
Fortified - No award
Dud - all the wines from Errazuriz (Chile)
My best wine of the year are strangely both from 2001 (quite young for these winemakers) and both made by grower with a temper. Cru Barrejats 96 is quite different and wonderful, depending on the weeks it is either suronde's 99 of Barrejats 96 both are made by friends....actually all but Krug & Errazuriz are made by friends... so I guess that friendship makes them better!
Red - Chateau Boucasse (France) Madiran 1996
White - Tissot (France, Jura) Chardonnay Arbois 2002
Budget red - Kangarilla Road (Australia) Shiraz Viognier 2002
Budget white - Landau du Val (South Africa) Semillon 2003
Sweet - Hidalgo (Spain) Pedro Ximenez 1974
Sparkling - Perrier Jouet (France) Champagne Belle Epoque 1988
Fortified - Delaforce (Portugal) Quinta da Corte 1978
Dud - Chateau La Patache (Pomerol) 1997
Decided to go a little less mainstream with some impressive wines from some less well known areas. The Boucasse was sublime with dark fruit riddled with spice. The Chardonnay from tissot was a real find with a nose not unlike champagne, rich fruits and a touch of yeast. Kangarilla Road, full with no harsh edges and a superb nose of blackcurrant and apricot. A 98 year old vine semillon, great richness and body but will be better with time! A 30 year solera aged sherry that was sublimely rich. PJ 1988, perfectly ready, im delighted I still have 3 left! The Delaforce was great but the Pomerol, I'm afraid im still looking for the fruit... Also great, Cordier wines from the Macconais, Barbera 00 and Barolo 99 from Aldo Conterno, Hermitage 90 from Bernard Chave and Isabel Pinot Noir 01.
Red - Chateau Gruard Larose (France) St Julien 1961
White - Eradus (NZ) Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2003
Budget red - Val de Trono (Italy) Aglianico del Vulture 2000
Budget white - La Combe de Grinou (France) Bergerac 2003
Sweet - Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey (France) Suaternes 1970
Sparkling - G Gruet et Fils (France) Blanc de Blanc Brut Millesime 1998
Fortified - Warre Vintage Port 1970
Dud - No award
Red - Thornhaven Estates (BC Canada) Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 2001
White - Mission Hill (BC Canada) Reserve Pinot Gris 2003
Budget red - Finca Los Primos (Argentina) Malbec 2001
Budget white - Santa Rita (Chile) Limited edition Sauvignon Blanc 2000
Sweet - Sumac Ridge (BC Canada) Pinot Blanc Icewine 2000
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - No award
Dud - No award
Red - Haut-Brion (France) 1990
White - Domaine Leflaive (France) Chevalier Montrachet 1993
Budget red - Rustenberg (South Africa) John X Merriman 2001
Budget white - Tim Adams (Australia) Riesling 2001
Sweet - Chateau Rieussec (France) Sauternes 1983
Sparkling - Champagne Krug 1985
Fortified - Sandemans Vintage Port 1955
Dud - Haut-Brion (France) 1959
The red is always difficult as I drink far more red wine than anything else but this just pipped Rouget Cros Parentoux 1991 and Haut Brion 1989. The John X Merriman may not quite be budget but at around È9 is fantastic value. Tim Adams was a bargain from Tescos binend Xmas stock from last year. The Rieussec was a clear winner and the Krug 1985 just pipped the 1988 which I had just a couple of weeks later.The dud was simply because the cost of the bottle was enormous for an Haut Brion vertical and this bottle was past it.
Red - Club Batonnage (Austria) 2001
White - Zind Humbrecht (France) Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl VT 2001
Budget red - Musella (Italy) Valpolicella Superiore 1998
Budget white - Nicolas Catena (Argentina) Chardonnay 2002
Sweet - Horst Sauer (Germany) Riesling TBA 2002
Sparkling - Seppelt (Australia) Show Reserve Sparkling Shiraz 1990
Fortified - Fonseca (Portugal) Vintage Port 1963
Dud - Beaux Freres (USA) Beaux Freres Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999
Club Batonnage - a blend of old vine Cabernet, Blaufrankisch & Merlot. 576 bottle production. 15.5% alc. A true Parker behemoth. The budget red was one of Tom's WOTW (and great stuff), and the Catena Chardonnay is surely one of the best under a tenner. My first experience of 'vintage' port did not disappoint. If the Beaux Freres were a Burgundy, I suspect it would be going through a closed phase. However, with it's extracted, bitter, tarry flavours, and at over fifty pounds a bottle - this was filth.
The Musella (from Oddbins) was a cracking value wine which I'd quite forgotten about - thank's for the reminder! - Tom
Red - Rousseau (France) Ruchottes-Chambertin 1989
White - Kuentz- Bas (France) Riesling Pfersisberg 1999
Budget red - Madfish range (Western Australia)
Budget white - Madfish range (Western Australia)
Sweet - Ch d'Yquem (France) 1967
Sparkling - Billecart Salmon (France) Champagne NV
Fortified - No award
Dud - Hermitage La Chapelle (France) 1978
Very disappointed with all vintages tasted this year of Jaboulet wines. The Yquem was a truly special wine to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday
When I tasted the 1978 La Chapelle about 6 years ago it was absolutely brilliant, and in fact was my red wine of the year for 1999. The same generous friends who shared that bottle with me brought another to dinner in my house this year, in August, and it was not nearly so good; a bit dry and awkward. I know they have one bottle left which - if I'm very lucky - they might share with me once again, and maybe a clearer picture will emerge on this wine - Tom
Red - Château Margaux (France) 1983
White - Zind Humbrecht (France) Pinot Gris Clos Jesbal 1996
Budget red - Domaine des Pins (France) St Amour 2003
Budget white - Ca' dei Frati (Italy) Lugana 2003
Sweet - Château Rieussec (France) 1983
Sparkling - No award
Fortified - Warre Vintage Port 1983
Dud - Chateau d'Yquem (Sauternes) 1989
Margaux 1983: as good as its reputation Unfortunately Decanter has just given the St Amour 5 stars Riuessec & Warre's '83 have been consistently fine.
Mark doesn't give a reason for the Yquem being dud of the year: for me 1989 is one of the all-time great vintages, so I am presuming this was a faulty bottle - or perhaps just too expensive for what it delivered? - Tom
Red - Borie de Maurel (France) La Feline 2002
White - No award
Budget red - Academia del Sole (Italy) Tunisian Carignan 1999
Budget white - Flagstone (South Africa) Noon Gun
Sweet - Klein Constantia (South Africa) Vin de Constance 1996
Sparkling - Nytimber (UK) Classic Cuvee 1996
Fortified - Oloroso from Wine Society
Dud - Penfold's (Australia) Grange 1996
Visited Borie de Maurel after blindly selecting at lunch nearby - La Feline is meaty, full and complete also loved Cuvee Sylla for top of range ripe syrah. Can't choose top white. Tunisian Carignan at È5 from Sainsbury's excelled expectations (but not so sure if more recent 2000 is so concentrated), winemaker Brian Fletcher is regular contributer to wine pages. Flagstone lead the world in gluggers of all types! Bought Napoleon's favourite sweetie in SA 2 years ago - imperfect due to cellaring and travel, but great with Christmas foie gras. I'm not keen on sparkling generally, but the leesy creamy richness from Nytimber hooked me. Pure chocolatey syrup from Portugal - great on Green and Black's vanilla ice cream. Dud is Grange for over-oak, marketing hype and pseudo-typicity, terroir it ain't.
Red - Clinet (France)Pomerol 1990
White - Vergelegen (South Africa) Semillion/SB 2000
Budget red - Webersburg (South Africa) Cabernet 1999
Budget white - Chateau de Cruzeau Blanc (France) 2001
Sweet - Klein Constantia (South Africa) Vin de Constance 1989
Sparkling - Twee Jorge Gezellen (South Africa) Borealis 1993
Fortified - Martinez (Portugal) vintage Port 1985
Dud - Many corked wines - mainly French it has to be said.
My daughter has married into a wealthy Yorkshire family,and one of the benefits for me,is the opportunity to taste wine from father-in laws 3000 bottle cellar. The Clinet was the pick of a number of fine wines tasted and I am looking forward to the christening of our daughters second child in May,when I anticipate the opportunity to get stuck into his stock of Haut-Brion and Lafite!! The Webersburg is a real bargain.Ernie Els sourced wine from this estate for his Rust en Vrede produced wine rated 93 points by WS.He has now bought Webersburg,so expect the price to at least triple,for essentially the same quality of wine. I still maintain that the TWG Borealis is one of the best champagne style wines around and even the great Palmer, Pritchard and dare I state Stevenson may be fooled into thinking this is a great champagne.
Red - Celler de Cap¸anes (Spain) Cal Siscon 2000
White - Domaine Tremblay Bouchard (France) Chablis 2000
Budget red - Wynn's (Australia) Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
Budget white - Sierra Los Andes (Chile) Gewurtztraminer 2002/3 (M&S)
Sweet - Waitrose Moscatel de Valencia (Spain)
Sparkling - Laurent Perrier (France) Brut 1995
Fortified - Warres Otima 10 Year Old Tawny
Dud - Just about any white rioja - Caceres especially
The Cal Siscon, for the money (È13) was my top wine and was most readily enjoyable. A more refined version of Mas Collet with merlot instead of CS in the blend. Sadly, the only bottle I have been able to find. Unaccustomed to expensive white the Chablis, in my back garden pre-BBQ was the standout. The Wynn's, on offer at Majestic for È8 was blinding, not quite ready but would beat many Bordeauxs. The Gewurtz is apparently on offer for È3 at the moment, perfect summer/aperitif drinking for a neglible price. The sweet was the only one I had all year - liquid marmalade and great with bluies. The L-P fizz was easily the best I've tried this year - as a non-champagne fan - I'd like a mature version to try. The port was no brainer, between Warres and the Dow LBV on offer before Xmas for a fiver. I now know that I hate white rioja, the Caceres assailed my olfactory glands with blue cheese, plastic and vomit - which I almost did. Seeing as most of my wine is red budget then I must say the following have given me pleasure: Guigal CdR 2001, M&S Perrin Rasteau 2001, Barbera d'Alba Sucule 2001 (Majestic), Pedro do Montes 2000 (Portugal). Cheeky albums of the year Kanye West - College Dropout and Franz Ferdinand.
Red - Fattorie Le Terrazze (Italy) Sassi Neri 1999
White - Henry PellÕ (France) Menetou-Salon Clos du Ratier 2001
Budget red - Dominio de Tares (Spain) Cepas Viejas 2001
Budget white - Torres Viþa Sol, or a Majestic Riesling
Sweet - Tokaji (the one at Oddbins at about 20 quid)
Sparkling - One of the Jacquesson ones at Decanter tasting
Fortified - Gonzales-Byass (Spain) MatusalÕm
Dud - Antinori (Italy) Chianti Classico Riserva 2000
OK, mine are cheaper than everyone else's :-( I may well have tried even better ones at tastings, but I can't really trust my judgement on the basis of a few sips in between so many others. Sassi Neri, produced at Fattorie Le Terrazze in the Marche was bought at the cellar a couple of years back - fabulous, ineffably gorgeous wine. The Menetou is lovely too, minerally, even honeyed tho quite dry of course, and blows any Sancerre I've ever tried out of the water. One my Dad brought back from the cave. The only real competitor was a Jurancon 2000, Chant des Vignes from Domaine CauhapÕ. The Tares, one of many great wines I bought in Spain last year is possibly the best wine available in Spain under È10 (tho only just), but faced stiff competition from a number of Sicilian Nero d'Avolas. Haven't drunk half as many great sherries as I should have done... I feel a trip to JÕrez in the offing... The Antinori wine was a big disappointment, given their usual high standards.
Red - Joseph Drouhin (France) Vosne-RomanÕe 1er Les Petits Monts 1999
White - RomanÕe-Conti (France) Montrachet 2001
Budget red - Mont du Toit (South Africa) Mont du Toit 2000
Budget white - Guy Roulot (France) Bourgogne Blanc 1999
Sweet - Mondavi (USA) Napa Valley Botrytis Sauvignon Blanc 1999
Sparkling - the 'funny' grape one at Ali's before the Ubiquitous Chip!
Fortified - No award
Dud - Mouton Rothschild (France) 1994
The Petits Monts is probably better than many a negociant Rchebourg, young but gorgeous - I just bought the remaining 8 I could find. The Montrachet finish continued for 15 minutes making the following DRC '01 Echezeaux untasteable! The MdT just made the price on a special offer - it's probably worth È20! Roulot continues to offer a steal of a wine from this vintage. The Mondavi is concentrated marmalady unctuousness. Probably not the ideal environment but the walkround tasting at superbowl left the Mouton struggling in the wake of È10 wines... And what was that unusual champagne at Ali's?
Red - Le Machioche (Italy) Brunello di Montalcino 1993
White - Michel Juillot (France) Corton Charlemagne 2002
Budget red - Fattoria di Rietine (Italy) Chianti Classico 2001
Budget white - La Chablisienne (France) Chablis Cuvee LC 2000
Sweet - Altesino (Italy) Vin Santo 1997
Sparkling - Guy Charlemagne (France) Blanc de Blancs Champagne
Fortified - Gould Campbell Vintage Port 1977
Dud - Biondi-Santi (Italy) Rosso di Montalcino 1999
The Brunello was enjoyed at a small trattoria inside the city walls of Montalcino, the surroundings probably had something to do with the impression..The Corton is young but great. I haven`t had that many Champagne, but this one I enjoyed. Probably taste more in the year to come. The Rosso is ok, but at twice the price than everybody else it is silly.
Red - Ch. Margaux (France, Margaux) 2000
White - Beaucastel Roussanne V.V. (C'neuf du Pape) 1999
Budget red - Bonassia Estate (Morocco, Meknes) Cab Sauv 2002
Budget white - La Chiara (Italy, Gavi) 2002
Sweet - Ch de la Chartreuse (France, Sauternes) 1995
Sparkling - Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut (France, Champagne) NV
Fortified - Taylor's Vintage Port (Portugal, Douro) 2000
Dud - Le Pin (France, Pomerol) 1995
The Margaux was not just the highlight of the year, but probably the highlight of my winetasting life to date. Simply the best wine I have ever had the plesure to taste. Shame it's È300 a bottle! The Bonassia Estate produces some great value reds, especially the Cab Sauv and Syrah. I had high hopes for the '95 Le Pin but it was a let-down of gargantuan proportions. Thin, dilute and lacking any finish to speak of.
Red - Chãteau Gruaud-Larose (St-Julien, France) 1982
White - Zind-Humbrecht (Alsace, France) Clos Windsbuhl Pinot Gris 1996
Budget red - A. Coche-Bizouard (France) Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1999
Budget white - Tim Adams (Australia) Clare Valley Riesling 2003
Sweet - Chãteau Guiraud (Sauternes, France) 1990
Sparkling - Joseph Perrier (Champagne, France) Brut 1979
Fortified - Marks & Spencer Fino (Spain) Sherry
Dud - R Engel (Burgundy, France) Vosne-RomanÕe 1996
Once again, I have the Cambridge offline's generous donors to thank for many of the wines in this list. Glad to say that we've now agreed to meet quarterly! Didn't venture out much this year, so choice was more limited than last, but still, some good wines.
Red - Ch. Langoa Barton (France) 1996
White - Dom Leflaive (France) Chevalier Montrachet 1995
Budget red - Castello Vicchiomaggio (Italy) Ripa delle Mandorle 1993
Budget white - Penfolds (Australia) Yattarna 1999
Sweet - No award
Sparkling - Krug (France) 1985
Fortified - No award
Dud - No award
The Langoa Barton, Chevalier Montrachet and the Krug 1985 were all served at a friends 30th at Pied a Terre early last year, and I don't think I tasted or drank better all year in combination with fantastic food and company, which for me is very important. The Yattarna I got for È6ish due to Tesco's strange pricing errors, but if I'd paid È40 I would have been tempted to put it in the "dud" column. But one hell of a wine for È6. The Italian "budget" red I really like, elegant, mature, sour cherryish fruit. About a tenner if you buy a case.
Red - Olga Raffault (France) Chinon Les Picasses 1985
White - Didier Dagueneau (France) Pouilly-Fume Cuvee Silex 2000
Budget red - H. Marionnet (France) Touraine Premier Vendange 2001
Budget white - L. Truet (France) Touraine-Amboise Chenin Blanc 2002
Sweet - Domaine Ogereau (France) Coteaux du Layon Cuvee Prestige 1997
Sparkling - Jackie Blot (France) Montlouis (MT) Sans Dosage NV
Fortified - No award
Dud - Antinori (Italy) Tignanello 1995
Another unashamedly Loire centric list. Raffault - superb mature Cab. Franc - musky & spicy ; Dagueneau - minerality in a bottle - who says SB is a 2nd division grape ? ; Marionnet - 100% Gamay - no sulphur used - like eating super ripe grapes off the vine ; Truet - Gold medal wine from Angers a steal at 5.50 ; Ogereau - layers of honey, pineapple and refreshing lemon-zest acidity ; Blot - simply the best Methode Traditionelle I've ever had ; Antinori - disappointingly "international" in style. I've got another 10 as well as a case of the 1997 so I'm hoping they'll gain some individuality with further aging.
Red - Chateau La Conseillante (Pomerol) 1990
White - Domiane de Chevalier Blanc (Graves) 2001
Budget red - Argento Malbec Mendoza (Argentina) 2003
Budget white - Dr Loosen Villa Loosen Riesling (Germany) 2003
Sweet - Chateau d'Yquem (Sauternes) 1989
Sparkling - Dom Ruinart Rosé (Champagne) 1988
Fortified - Fonseca Vintage (Port) 1994
Dud - Pesquera Janus Reserva (Spain) 1995
What a year with lots of great wine! 90 La Conseillante was simply gorgeous and unbeatable. 89 d'Yquem was so young that my friends and I really felt guilty to kill such a lovely baby! 95 Janus just not meet the standard of 94.
three selections below added 12/07/2005
Eli Botzmann, Sweden
Ronald Massard, France
Steve Chin, Taipei, Taiwan
nine selections below added 24/02/2005
Giorghos Hadjistylianou, Cyprus
Benjamin Bevan, UK
Jonathan Godfrey, UK
Chris Sheppard, UK
Richard Hackenburg, USA
Ricardo Florence, Brazil
Marco Roccarino, Italy
Marc Feussner, Germany
Andrew Paddock, UK
six selections below added 08/02/2005
Stephen Pickles, UK
Daniel Lopez Roca, Argentina
Gary Clark, UK
John Holmes, UK (but living in Texas)
Tom De Vecchi, UK
Pete McMillen, New Zealand
six selections below added 21/01/2005
Duncan Fawthrop, UK
Ben Coffman, UK
Charles Taylor, UK
Jakub Kalinowski, Poland
Brian Whitlock, UK
Boris Politi, France
six selections below added 18/01/2005
Liam Tait, UK
Stefan Reynolds, UK
Alan Stewart, Canada
Paul Redfern, UK
Matthew Edgeller, UK
John Clark, UK
six selections below added 13/01/2005
Mark Carrington, UK
Toby Shillito, UK
Keith Protheroe, UK and South Africa
Nathan King, UK
Mark Temple, UK
Bill Nanson, Switzerland
six selections below added 11/01/2005
Henning Bakken, Norway
Tristan Sjoberg, UK
Matthew Mellor, UK
Ben Hopkins, UK
Mark Robertson, France
Eddie Tsang, Hong Kong
six selections below added 18/01/2005
Liam Tait, UK
Stefan Reynolds, UK
Alan Stewart, Canada
Paul Redfern, UK
Matthew Edgeller, UK
John Clark, UK
six selections below added 13/01/2005
Mark Carrington, UK
Toby Shillito, UK
Keith Protheroe, UK and South Africa
Nathan King, UK
Mark Temple, UK
Bill Nanson, Switzerland
six selections below added 11/01/2005
Henning Bakken, Norway
Tristan Sjoberg, UK
Matthew Mellor, UK
Ben Hopkins, UK
Mark Robertson, France
Eddie Tsang, Hong Kong


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This review is from: Thermaltake Spedo VI90001N2Z Black 0.8 mm SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Pros: Was great when I first bought this case. Love the look The layout is awesome for my set-up... bought 2 of these one for me and one for my son. I have built computer for myself and my family/friends for many Years and have always recommended thermaltake as my number 1 choice for cases and parts.. even if they lacked a couple design details I always new what I was buying was good quality Product at a good price..
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It's A Monster
This review is from: Thermaltake Spedo VI90001N2Z Black 0.8 mm SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Pros: You would have to go out of your way to run out of space in this thing. Cable management is fantastic. I'm tempted to buy more fans just for fun. Seriously, it makes room for every component in a ridiculous volume. For some reason, I felt the need to put two DVDRW so that I didn't do this beast a disservice. I'll never fill all of the hard drive space, need that many fans, have that many wires, or perhaps even put in a second PSU with a liquid cooling system.
Cons: Two things which wouldn't really keep people away from buying it, but you should be aware of:
Other Thoughts: Notice my cons are, in the end, just tiny nitpickings of an overall beautiful start to a potentially powerful machine.
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Pros: As others have said, AMAZING amounts of space!
Cons: Feet could've been made better, broke one off at 6 months, and at 8 months a rear 120mm fan died for no good reason, and just las week at a year and a month, the front 140mm fan blade just snapped right off. I already broke the handle off the side of the case a long time ago while getting inside to dust. i hardly even move the case and this *insert negative word here* happens.
Other Thoughts: Hardware deficits aside, its worth it!
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Good Case
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Pros: Great Full ATX Case. Plenty of room. Great Circulation. It has PLENTY of slots for fans. It even has an adjustable sliding fan slot for your HDs. Good cable management as well.
Cons: The feet on the bottom catch my office mat and wires ALL the time. Made it annoying while I was building it.
Other Thoughts: This is a great case. Plenty of room for the MoBo and graphics card as well as all the drives. I put an ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 with the new Intel i7 Chip in and an XFX NVIDIA GTS 250. The 250 is a big card and it left plenty of room for that. I accidentaly snapped a fin off one of the fans so right now I only have one exhuast fan, even with just the one fan the case is still incredibly cool after playing games. The reason it gets 4 eggs instead of 5 is that I feel its a little pricey. In my opinion it should go for $130 instead of $170.
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Cool looking but has some quirks
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Pros: roomy, great cable management & lots of fans for good airflow. Awesome design
Cons: cheap plastic clips for drives & inside airflow management. Broke 2 of them just trying to get them locked. Also the case uses a 2-pin Power LED connection. Every board I have purchased (mostly ASUS) use a 3 pin connection. No adapter was provided so I either have to find one myself or carefully split the cable end & hope I don't ruin it.
Other Thoughts: A lot of thought & work went into the cable management & design but some details were either rushed into or not tested for practicality.
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Cheaply made.
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Pros: This case looks cool, Very big and has alot of places for air cooling. Great for overclocking. I like how the psu is blowing underneath the case.
Cons: Cheap plastic on clips. I broke a couple so i had to do some rigging... I mean common a 170 dollar case shouldnt be this cheaply made. I would invest in something cheaper, than this. The clips for the PCI ports are useless on some cards. The clip that holds the fan on the inside, is very weak, be very gentle with it. HDD rack got stuck... just all around cheap. Thanks thermaltake...
Other Thoughts: DONT BUY THIS!
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Nice Case
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Pros: Nice looking and easy to setup. Lots of room. I'd buy it again. This is my second ThermalTake case. The first was an Armor style for a home computer. This looks almost as good and maybe even easier to setup. I'd still go with the Armor for home just due to the looks and more complete with fans.
Cons: The box is misleading but the newegg photos of the case are legit. They use the same box for more than one version of the case. The front fan does not glow on this one. I would probably go ahead and get the next version up from this if it were a home computer and you cared more about the look. As an office computer, it is perfect since the LED fans might not be desired. Not really a con. Although I didn't enjoy trying to find a fan for the top and the max size is made from unobtainium.
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Excellent Case - 4.95 EGGS
This review is from: Thermaltake Spedo VI90001N2Z Black 0.8 mm SECC Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Pros: It's nearly an excellent case. Very large and roomy - allows for great airflow and extra room for up to four (4) high-end video cards. That is... if you install the right power supply to support them.
Cons: The quick-latch slot retention pieces don't work well - I attached them with provided screws. The HDD quick-latch retention mechanisms work great, tough I wish there where were a backplane to make the HDD's truly modular. The air filter on the case front is a nigtmare to keep clean, but it does work well. The air filter under the power supply cannot be removed for cleaning without removing the power supply - that's a major con. It should have been a slide-out filter mounted under the case bottom.
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Pros: Being a new PC builder I wanted a case with plenty of room for me to work. It is so big, I think I am going to rent part of this case out to a college student. This case is massive. When I finish the build there will be plenty of room for another video card, hard drive and extra exhaust fans. Even with the extra video card, hard drive and fans there will be plenty of air flow.
Cons: If you have limited space this case may not be for you.
Other Thoughts: I can not comment on the fans because I am still waiting on the guts for my new pc. I checked many places that sell parts. Newegg you are number one in my book. Newegg prices were comparable to many other sites if not cheaper.
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Pros: -- Airflow like nothing else.
Cons: -- the no-screw assembly for 5.25" drives requires screws (fine for PCI and hard drives)
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Captain Robert April wrote:
He made the accusation. I want a definition of terms.
Well, bub, let me explain to you just why you are not a real Star Trek fan. In your mind, anything that wasn't produced by Gene motherfucking Roddenberry himself is not Star Trek. You walked into (likely paid for) a movie, that you previously said you utterly refused to go watch, with the sole intention of picking it apart, and analyzing just
your childhood is being anally pummelled. You berate others for enjoying a movie they (and the vast, vast majority of people) found to be fun, exciting, and reinvigorating; and you have the pompous arrogance to insult others in this forum, and call them "Kool-Aid drinkers." You think and act as if you're some sort god among men. You act like you're morally and intellectually superior to the other people in the world. You have the audacity to DEMAND that a multi-billion dollar production studio give you YOUR version of some long forgotten, discarded science-fiction franchise because you somehow have the idea in your head that you're owed something by these people. I hate to burst your bubble, Sparky, but you're a nobody; and no one even knows you exist.
You whine about continuity violations, yet you completely overlook the dozens upon dozens of violations committed by your precious TOS itself. Why? Is it because Gene motherfucking Roddenberry can do no wrong? What makes that hack so special?
You embody all of the worst stereotypes of the classic Star Trek fan (which I won't get into here because I can't actually speak my mind in this forum without getting warned... for telling the truth).
At the end of the day, you're threatened by change. You fear this new Star Trek because you realize that all you have (and all you've likely ever had) in life is YOUR pathetic version of Star Trek. You feel so beaten down by life that your version of Trek was your only escape, and now the "normal people" are intruding on your private sanctuary.
You want to preserve your worthless version of Star Trek, and the franchise to die a slow and painful death rather than have it continue on. Hey, what does it matter to you. Afterall, all that other stuff was never really Star Trek anyway, right?
Thankfully, I can report that a few raped childhoods aside (sad smiley face.
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While the press overall doesn't seem too impressed by the production of 'Dusty' at the Charing Cross theatre, they don't fail to acknowledge Dusty's greatness. Here are some of the more uplifting reviews: Digital Spy and Londonist. Nevertheless, according to a witness, the theatre was packed and the audience gave a long, standing ovation to the cast on press night.
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During her 1968-1971 period with Atlantic Records in the United States, Dusty Springfield also continued to record material in England, where her Atlantic repertoire was released on Philips Records. In turn, Atlantic received rights to issue Dusty's British recordings from the era, but chose to focus entirely on her American sessions. In fact, it wasn't until the '90s that some of these masters (many of which originally came out on the Philips See All Her Faces album overseas) were available Stateside, but they were scattered across several compilations and were never comprehensively assembled.
The annual Dusty Day took place on May 3, 2015. According to reports it was the best Dusty Day ever. Updated reports on Simon Bell's blog for Dusty Day.
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In decades past, First World countries have lectured the rest of the world about how to stabilize and grow their economies. Today, in a startling turnaround, the developed world buckles under high debt and slow growth, while countries such as South Korea, India, Chile, Mexico, and even tiny Barbados provide vital lessons for recovery.
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Post all your meal ideas here through the week instead of one thread/day. I think this will cut down on the number of straggler threads we have up!
Sunday: I made a big pan of shredded beef enchiladas yesterday and they are so yummy... we'll eat the leftovers tonight.
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we're making nachos for the kids and steaks for dh an me...yum!!
I finally made my chicken club ring with the leftover chicken breast tonight. It's one of my favorite quickie meals.
I've got some boneless skinless chicken breasts in the fridge to do something with tomorrow, and some asparagus for a side dish.
One night I'll do pork tenderloin, in the slow cooker if I think about it early enough. Then with the leftovers I'll do pork fried rice another night.
tonight we're going to have burgers, broc, and watermelon. tomorrow will probably be spaghetti and corn.
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I have a gallon of milk that will expire tomorrow so I am making crock pot potato soup for tonight and Wednesday night.
Thursday will be Velveeta Nachos.
Friday will be cheese crisps.
We eat a lot of cheese.
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we had pork chops and rice this evening with green beans
i made some tortellini for some friends since we'll be out of town for the next two weeks - trying to clear out the fridge!
tomorrow we're having nachos with shredded beef, shredded cheese and refried beans
peachykornkitten: don't worry, we eat a lot of cheese too! babybel anyone? lol
Thurs~ Beef Stroganoff, Zuchinni Pancakes, Garlic Crescent Rolls
Fri~ Tuna Casserole, Baguette, Ceaser Salad
Sat~ Going to our County Fair so probably a corn dog and garlic fries
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Friday-Shitake Mushroom Chicken with Mushroom Ravioli and a salad
Saturday-Shrimp and Pasta or we might have a BBQ
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I'm glad I'm not the only one that plans out the meals a week at a time! I guess I'm not crazy
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Seth Rogin
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Monday Morning Stir - Posted August 11, 2014
-VCCP brings back Aleksander and Sergei for Compare the Market (video above). link -Mashable CRO Seth Rogin reveals branded content road map. ... [GalleyCat]


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Welcome to our inaugural "Book Forum." Our aim is simple: to promote lively exchange between a group of scholars and an author, allowing for experimental and inventive engagements that are not so much about evaluation but rather draw on concepts and shared commitments. It's probably worth noting that Somatosphere will continue to feature book reviews, which have been a mainstay …
Tag Archives: Scientific Research
Ilana Lӧwy's Preventive Strikes
Preventive Strikes
Women, Precancer, and prophylactic Surgery
by Ilana Löwy
Johns Hopkins University Press, 2010, 344 pages
In April 2014, an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association identified a disturbing correlation between cancer screening and "overtreatment." Mammography, it turns out, may result in some women enduring grueling therapies that they do not even need. In fact, some …
Lesley Sharp's The Transplant Imaginary
The Transplant Imaginary: Mechanical Hearts, Animal Parts, and Moral Thinking in Highly Experimental Science
University of California Press, 2014, paperback, 236 pages.
The Transplant Imaginary continues Lesley Sharp's project on the anthropology of organ transplantation, building from her two previous monographs Strange Harvest (2006) and Bodies Commodities, and Biotechnologies (2007). This latest work spans five Anglophone …
The High Table: When Metaphor Becomes History – a review of "The Paleobiological Revolution" (Sepkoski and Ruse, eds.)
The Paleobiological Revolution
Essays on the Growth of Modern Paleontology
Edited by David Sepkoski and Michael Ruse
University of Chicago Press, 2009
To show that the facts of paleontology were consistent with the mechanisms of natural selection and geographical speciation…rather the to propose novel mechanisms…the attitude of population geneticists to any paleontologists rash enough to offer a contribution to …
Web Roundup: The Gut Microbiome and our Bacterial Selves
Attempts at understanding the true nature our innermost selves has long been a human preoccupation. Are our inner worlds populated with repressed memories and persistent neuroses? Or perhaps our genes direct and define us even as they hide in the interior spaces of our interior spaces? Well, now there is a new contender in the hidden constitution of human selfhood: …
Early anthropological experiments depended on tables to hold their equipment steady, at eye level, and off the ground. Photographs from the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to the Torres Straits in 1898 make it clear that tables played an important role in the psychological experiments conducted by the anthropologists.


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5 posts tagged with electronics by odinsdream.
Displaying 1 through 5 of 5.
Can gunshots be triangulated with sound analysis?
Pinpointing gunshot locations by triangulating sound waves: Would this be technically feasible? Would it be legal? [more inside]
How can I use my TV speakers as the center channel on my receiver?
How can I use the speakers in my TV as the "center" speaker on my receiver? [more inside]
Wiring an RF modulator from a VCR.
I've pulled an RF modulator out of an old VCR, but I don't know what some of the pins are for on the unit. Help me wire it up to modulate a composite video signal. [more inside]
Help me build a relay & timer electronics project please.
I'd like to trigger a relay that momentarily closes a switch based on the voltage of another wire. Maybe. I think. Please help me with this basic (I hope) electronics project. [more inside]
Humless DC->AC Power Inverter?
What DC to AC power inverter can I buy for use in a car that won't contribute hum to an audio signal from devices it powers? [more inside]
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Britney Spears' new single, "Till the World Ends," sounds poised to be a club smash. The Ke$ha-written , Dr. Luke/Max Martin-produced track was posted by Perez Hilton on Thursday afternoon (March 3), after speculation earlier in the day that the song would hit radio next week.
"Till the World Ends" is a swirling, "beat the beat" track, ready for late nights spent "dancing till the world ends" as she sings on the fast-paced party jam. "This kitten got your tongue tied in knots I see/ Spit it out 'cause I'm dying for company," a confident Spears purrs.
As the song slows for a moment — during a break before she moves her way to the chorus — she sings, "I can't take it take it take no more/ Never felt like felt like this before/ Come on get me get me on the floor/ DJ, what you what you waiting for?" she teases.
The beat chugs in the background as synths play with Spears' sex-kitten delivery of lines like "Watch me move/ When I lose, when I lose it hard/ Get you off with a touch/ Dancing in the dark.
"See the sunlight/ We ain't stopping/ Keep on dancing till the world ends/ If you feel it/ Let it happen/ Keep on dancing till the world ends," she sings as the song breaks down, fading out for a brief moment (revealing her signature breathiness), and then coming back in as she repeats those final lines again to close the song.
Ke$ha recently dished about the track to Spin.com, noting that it is about the power of an artist performing a great gig. "That song is me imagining her and any female musician touring the world," she said. "You know, when you go out, and you're having an amazing, magical night and you don't want to go to sleep and you want it to last until the world ends."
"Till the World Ends" is the second single from Femme Fatale , set to drop March 29. Its lead single, "Hold It Against Me," was an equally club-friendly jam by Luke and Martin, who are overseeing production on the album.
Give your review of "Till the World Ends" in the comments below!


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