On Aug 18, 3:58�pm, Mark Lipton > wrote:
> What a lineup, Bill. �Thank you for those notes on the trophy wines. �In
> my ignorance, I tar them all with same brush (overripe, confected,
> etc.), so it's good to read about the ones that defy the stereotype.
> Shafer Hillside Select is no surprise, but it is a relief to read
> something positive about the Araujo Eisele, as I have fond memories of
> the Phelps wines made from that vineyard. �No surprise about the Diamond
> Creek, either, though the Dalla Valle Maya I wouldn't have predicted to
> be as traditional as it sounds like. �Like Dale, though, I won't be
> changing my buying habits unless we see a major collapse in the wine
> market (yah, right!).
>
> Mark Lipton
>
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Actually, my contribution to the tasting was the Araujo and the Maya
bought long before the madness set in and while they were pricey
bottles for their time there was no comparison to todays prices. I
sort of expected the Sloan, Harlan, Colgin "over the top" thing but
the Winter www.truewinter.com was far better than expected and I just
saw it online for $125...not cheap but certainly better than Harlan
prices. The Grace Family was a total shock and an eye opener. I
won't be buying any at their current release prices but at least I
know now what I'll be missing. I tend to spend the higher dollars
these days on my Burgundy habit.